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I don't have the biggest clouds but I do like to chase them lol if that makes sense. When I bought the smok tfv4 I told them that I am a cloud chaser and asked them what coil would be best...everyone tells me quad coil. I have the quad coil but idk if it's just me or if I feel like I get bigger clouds with the triple coil. Hmm I need help what do you all think between those coils which one would give bigger clouds? And another question is can the quad coil handle max vg ? I tried to look it up every were and I'm not getting anything . Thank you

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I don't have the biggest clouds but I do like to chase them lol if that makes sense. When I bought the smok tfv4 I told them that I am a cloud chaser and asked them what coil would be best...everyone tells me quad coil. I have the quad coil but idk if it's just me or if I feel like I get bigger clouds with the triple coil. Hmm I need help what do you all think between those coils which one would give bigger clouds? And another question is can the quad coil handle max vg ? I tried to look it up every were and I'm not getting anything . Thank you

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Cloud chaser... Yeah boy
.2 triple vertical
.15 quad coil
Max VG is good ok this coils dude,,
Yup .2 will give u more clouds because there's less coils to heat up or the ramp time will be much quicker, more vapor..
.15 will require more amps from ur batteries,wattage from ur MOD to heat up those bad boys resulting into heat and less SUCKING lol, equals to less vapor...
Fyi
I don't own one...tried one though




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They all handle max VG, I belive.

I prefer the tri coils, some prefer the 6 coils.

The dual coils for temp control suck, IMO.
Thank you, I'll have to get some tri coils.

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Thank you for the information very helpful.

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I second the tri coil.
That's the coil I had when I first got the tank but I switched it to the quad cuz everyone was telling me that would be best for what I'm looking for, first time I used it, it was kinda rough on my throat then smooth back and forth. My personal opinion I like the tri coil the best. I just didn't know if It was just me seeing bigger clouds with the tri or if I was actually getting bigger clouds.

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What wattage are you using?

At the same wattage I do prefer the Triple, it's denser and more flavorful and basically the same or more vapor/clouds. The reason I prefer the Quad overall is because I can crank that baby up well past what the triple has handled for me. Where I start to get burnt hits around 100w with the triple the quad hits fine all the way to 140w. I do prefer 125w though as then I can chain vape without giving a thought to wicking even with max VG, but at 140 it just clears the cotton and I gotta give it a few to let it soak. So yes they can handle max VG, just maybe not Max VG + Max wattage together while chain vaping... there is a limit.

Anyways, I think that's the reason most talk about the Quad being superior, it just has a higher threshold. The Triple is very nice as well though and preferable at "lower wattages" (if you consider 80-100w low :p)
 

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What wattage are you using?

At the same wattage I do prefer the Triple, it's denser and more flavorful and basically the same or more vapor/clouds. The reason I prefer the Quad overall is because I can crank that baby up well past what the triple has handled for me. Where I start to get burnt hits around 100w with the triple the quad hits fine all the way to 140w. I do prefer 125w though as then I can chain vape without giving a thought to wicking even with max VG, but at 140 it just clears the cotton and I gotta give it a few to let it soak. So yes they can handle max VG, just maybe not Max VG + Max wattage together while chain vaping... there is a limit.

Anyways, I think that's the reason most talk about the Quad being superior, it just has a higher threshold. The Triple is very nice as well though and preferable at "lower wattages" (if you consider 80-100w low )
90 to 95 w is usually the highest I go

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Yeah then Triple is where I'd go, that or possibly Clapton, you'd be pushing the clapton but more flavor and decent clouds. My favorites are the Quad at 125w and Clapton at 85w I think is what I was using... that's aside from the RBAs which are fantastic.
 

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Yeah then Triple is where I'd go, that or possibly Clapton, you'd be pushing the clapton but more flavor and decent clouds. My favorites are the Quad at 125w and Clapton at 85w I think is what I was using... that's aside from the RBAs which are fantastic.
I never tried the quad at 125 w I have a 5 pack of them next time I have one in I'll have to try lol.

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It's warm but not burning, a bit airy for my taste (why I prefer my own coils on the RBA) but certainly the best premade coil experience I've had for flavor and cloud production.

I feel like 110w is where it starts to break through and 120w where it really hits peak performance, 140w is a bit better but then I can't chain vape or I get some burnt cotton. I will say juice flavors change with that much heat/abundance. My favorite juice is a rich vanilla with a complex background of other flavors (including a wood, yeah weird but it's actually great) as I turn the heat up those background subtleties start to pop more mellowing the overall vanilla flavor and bringing a nice rich ensemble of flavors rather than the pretty typical vanilla. Ehh, rambling but point being I like me some warm higher wattage vapes, things change.
 

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Tried the rba single coil that came with it. Leaks like crazy out of the air holes. Put the tri coil back on and no problems


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Tried the rba single coil that came with it. Leaks like crazy out of the air holes. Put the tri coil back on and no problems


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It's all about the wicking/coil design.

Vertical coil is pretty simple just wrap a strip of cotton around it and through the juice holes and you're good.

For a horizontal coil though, you need just the right amount of cotton. First I highly recommend ko-gen-do, nice flat sheets makes for more consistency. Take that cut it into about 8mm strips then you'll take off the thick backing then twist up one end and stick it through, it should pull through easily but with enough resistance to stretch the cotton slightly and/or move the coil slightly. Then slip it off leaving plenty on both ends. Then put the hood down over it, this will leave small indentations on the cotton when you remove the hood, use these as guidelines on where to trim. Cut at an angle such that on one side you are cutting just above those markings and on the other just below. Then push the longer end into the juice hole, it should align such that one end is at the top of the juice flow and the other inside it. Fluff the cotton above the juice flow a bit (use something pokey and just pick at it a little) then prime it up and put the hood on.

Haven't had any leaking issues with that method for the horizontal coils on the single or dual RBAs until the wick begins to degrade, I'll get a couple days out of the wick before leaking can happen, I generally rewicked every other day though because I had fun doing so. Always good to keep in mind what your wick does. It has two functions, the first obvious bringing juice to your coil, and the second overlooked somethings but it creates a sort of "vacuum" that keeps the juice from just flowing into your coilhead and out the airflow, fluffing the cotton in your coilhead helps this as well as helps the wicking process. You want to create a barrier for the leaking and a solid pathway for the juice to flow up into the cotton... it's a fine line. It's no surprise to see that the Atlantis style coilheads have become popular because they're far less fickle, with so much surface area touching the juice the wick sucks up the juice easily, with that you can pack it tightly creating a solid barrier to prevent leaking. Horizontal coils prove to have less wiggle room and are a bit more of a pain.

Provided you don't mind getting your hands a little juicy and spending a minute or two, rewicking an RBA is still much cheaper than dropping $3-5 every week or so on a new prebuilt coilhead, though I will say a horizontal standard build on the single RBA is a bit pathetic compared to the prebuilt heads for the TFv4, but with the dual RBA or a vertical single build you can come very close or even exceed the prebuilt options depending on your preferences.

http://vapingunderground.com/threads/new-tfv4-vertical-coil-rba.141246/

If you're interested in really optimizing your single RBA. I just bought 2 more of them to continue modifying for more variety, they can exceed the prebuilt and the dual.
 
I keep burning through my coils, I have used all of them and ppl say they last long but how long is that when I'm pretty much constantly vaping all day? Right now I'm using the clp2 which has been doing good but I think that the coils can't wick fast enough for my needs maybe but idk. Also I bought the rba and use it sometimes but even that goes bad after hitting it like 5 times, question- for the rba do I gotta keep opening it up and add more juice every hit? And the other coils ive tried pre filling them with liquid and then filling the tank and I've put them in dry and waited for it to saturate . I used to love the septuple coils but now I'm digging the air Nickel ones. But right now this clp2 is good. Idk it's just a lot of money.
 

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I use the tri coils and run them on 72 watts. They work well. I do not consider myself as a cloud chaser. But I do like to blows some good clouds on occasion. LOL CHEERS!
 

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I don't have the biggest clouds but I do like to chase them lol if that makes sense. When I bought the smok tfv4 I told them that I am a cloud chaser and asked them what coil would be best...everyone tells me quad coil. I have the quad coil but idk if it's just me or if I feel like I get bigger clouds with the triple coil. Hmm I need help what do you all think between those coils which one would give bigger clouds? And another question is can the quad coil handle max vg ? I tried to look it up every were and I'm not getting anything . Thank you

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I have the same issue. I'm not sure if the quad coils are worth the extra waste if e-liquid. I think the vapor is greater on well soaked settled TF-T3 coils (.2ohms). The vapor is cooler than the (.15ohm) TF-Q4 coils so I can pump up the wattage higher on the triples. They were the original showcase cloud chasing TFV4 coils initially, as noted by their unique design on the outside of the coil core, which is huge, and it comes installed in each tank sold. I have a box of both and switch back and forth. Overall on my new RX200S, the newer model, the triple coil seems to be the winner. LG HB4's and Max VG liquid with the perfect 510 connection between the tank and device, higher ramp up time and greater quality construction, if the batteries are strong, triples are the cloud chaser's best choice.
 

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I keep burning through my coils, I have used all of them and ppl say they last long but how long is that when I'm pretty much constantly vaping all day? Right now I'm using the clp2 which has been doing good but I think that the coils can't wick fast enough for my needs maybe but idk. Also I bought the rba and use it sometimes but even that goes bad after hitting it like 5 times, question- for the rba do I gotta keep opening it up and add more juice every hit? And the other coils ive tried pre filling them with liquid and then filling the tank and I've put them in dry and waited for it to saturate . I used to love the septuple coils but now I'm digging the air Nickel ones. But right now this clp2 is good. Idk it's just a lot of money.
You should get the dual rba or beast decks for it , won't ever buy a coils again, if you know how to build and wick it . Check out YouTube for introductory building, ohms law and saftey and such, or go buy a local shop they'll teach you or build it out, Should learn now how to build coils correctly before the fda kicks in Aug 6, may not be able to get pre made coils
 

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You should get the dual rba or beast decks for it , won't ever buy a coils again, if you know how to build and wick it . Check out YouTube for introductory building, ohms law and saftey and such, or go buy a local shop they'll teach you or build it out, Should learn now how to build coils correctly before the fda kicks in Aug 6, may not be able to get pre made coils
Yeah the ceramic coill tanks are awesome but as far as building custom coils or anything...not only is it inappropriate for me because time is money and I have a cool vapor shop right off the closest main road from my Condo. I don't like vaping higher resistances than .2ohms. in fact I'm trying to find coils for my Wotolfalo Stentorian Steam Engine Subohm Tank which is sold everywhere I've stopped for high end Max VG eliquids with an independent self-regulated testing organization that I believe is looking out for the consumer and I can't find coils. I might have to buy the tank over again for coils because It's a damn amazing tank. It only uses .25 ohm stainless steel (Non TC. I'm a very simple chain vaper and I am OCD about having either 3 of only remaining Sony VTC4s or no I have 3 LG HB4s and 3 LG HD2s for the RX200S model with the DNA too construction. The Ranp up is a little better than my friend's original Wismec Reuleaux RX200 and there's a firmware update that became available yesterday. but it's so new and most people probably don't know it's out there yet so I can't find out what it has improved or updated. I really like the old Sifelei Fuchai "200W" reg/ box mod because with a silicone sleeve from an aftermarket company on Amz\azon for 9 bucks, the nice grip it has but would normally have some scratches was protected and cool looking. One particular brand fits most mods and they are thick but not too crazy and cover the top of the decive but have enough room around the 510 pin for larger than standard 22mm tank like the TFV4 I use and love the slightly improved model which maked my old first production batch tank which I dropped too hard that the tank just stopped working. Anyway I really mean to say that TFV4 coils may be 5 bucks each but I rather check the couch cushions for change if I was somebody who wasn't able to buy coils made by the manufacturer because it's simple and quick plus TFV4 and the mini have a plethora of coils for all people's style. I use the TF-T3 .2ohm or the TF-S6 which is a .4ohm beast for clouds and there is also a clapton that is even a great vapor producer. I mean my local shop sells both the box of each of singles which is great because I like those coils and and don't wan 4 or 5 of any one in particular. I dunno. I don't recommend a trying to learn coil making unless your unemployed, single or not into the mingle with time to kill. The TFV4 triple coil needs special treatment to preserve it's lifespan but I'll make another thread for that. Sextuplet coils at .4ohms blast out f'n clouds and I avoid quiadruple coils because it need to be pumped up near 100W and even states that it's not a cool vapor although clouds used to impress until the .4ohm Kanthal which is funnt because it's .4ohms an I've never had a coil that awesome and huge clouds at under 90W is my jam. .25ohm steel coils Dual coils are he best ones and there's only a weaker kanthal "flat" one and a clapton that doesn't produce enough vapor. I get enough flavor from Kanthal to be honest. It's just to help keep me from buy cigs. Ok thanks for reading .sorry it's too much info to read. Peace and love.
 

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Hey what ever floats your boat, I can tell ya it takes all of 5 mins to make and wick them don't need to be single to do something so basic, to easily perform better than over priced coils, lol
 

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Hey what ever floats your boat, I can tell ya it takes all of 5 mins to make and wick them don't need to be single to do something so basic, to easily perform better than over priced coils, lol
The ceramic or any tank that doesn't eat coils or need replacements, can I ask you if they have one that just work with the tanks premade stuff, whatever it needs to keep going? or are they only for builders only like
RTA RDA and all that?
 

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YES! onlt a few sites I trust have dual stainless steel 316 non TC coils at .25ohms though. I see the tank on many sites and in many store but few have anything for it. I hope it doesn't phase out because I've never had clouds like that honestly. I think it outdoes a good TFV4 coil at ir's best. The design rocks too. .3 ohms, .4 ohms and what have you are able to blast clouds like crazy now. Must be the material that affects that stuff. ,25ohm dual steel coils on VW mode make my whole living room clouded up in a short time. It not a leaker is you close the holes as you fill and don'r oever fill it. I love that thing. Where do you get coils for it?
 

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I found new TF-T8 octuplet .16ohm CLAPTON coils for the TFV4 and they blow away every other coil. Eliminated what I thought was a need for a TFV8 Cloud Beast Subohm Tank purchase recently.
 

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Tfv8 blows my tfv4 out completely at 1/3 airflow
I refuse to pay 8.99 per coil. Hopefully Smoktech sees the way to have sales sky rocket is by making them at most $6.50 a piece. I am sure it's the absolute most innovative and fun subohm tank thus far. The whole TFV8 Cloud Beast Kit is only 32 bucks which is appealing but I've seen the TF-T8 and TF-T4 Clapton "beast" category coils for the TFV4 which I just happen to buy a second time since mine had broken months ago....I'll see how much I have in my budget for all these expensive toys first.
 

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Plus flavor is wayyy better
The new "beast" coils are Clapton material VW coils. I have seen an employee at my local shop using a TF-T8 and I already am satisfied with TF-T3 kanthal coil flavor. Thanks for the additional positive view on the new tank though. It's an inevitable future purchase and likely sooner than later. I am all about it except 9 dollar coil replacements. That's not cool at all.
 

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Matter of fact I had an unopened TFV8 kit and saw how much coils would have been costing me and traded my friend a brand new XTAR SV2 Rocket Charger which was an even trade as far as dollar value is concerned.
 

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I refuse to pay 8.99 per coil. Hopefully Smoktech sees the way to have sales sky rocket is by making them at most $6.50 a piece. I am sure it's the absolute most innovative and fun subohm tank thus far. The whole TFV8 Cloud Beast Kit is only 32 bucks which is appealing but I've seen the TF-T8 and TF-T4 Clapton "beast" category coils for the TFV4 which I just happen to buy a second time since mine had broken months ago....I'll see how much I have in my budget for all these expensive toys first.
Yeap that's why you get em for $19 on ebay for a 3 pack in the USA free shipping. Plus with the new rba who the hell would want to use the pre made coils anyways
 

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I hear ya whatever floats your boat, great. Me I just ordered a efest blutooth 6 bay charger and 6 more 25rs for $60 bucks to complement the rxS the tfv8 should sit nice on the black and red one. Was lucky enough to get my tfv8 for $20 bucks on preorder, flavor for days, as more of a rta for me though I just can't wrap my head around paying any of the pre made coil prices when you can build for pennies.
 

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I don't have time to learn how to make coils myself or even build them if I learned to. I'd rather pay 8.99 a pop than make a coil which I probably can't do with my horrible fine motor skills. But yah, Amazon has slightly more affordable packs. I might get it next purchase I make.
 

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I hear ya whatever floats your boat, great. Me I just ordered a efest blutooth 6 bay charger and 6 more 25rs for $60 bucks to complement the rxS the tfv8 should sit nice on the black and red one. Was lucky enough to get my tfv8 for $20 bucks on preorder, flavor for days, as more of a rta for me though I just can't wrap my head around paying any of the pre made coil prices when you can build for pennies.
I appreciate the input. I'm surprised that it's so affordable. I found the kit on a newly discovered site somebody linked me to and it's US based legitimate and doesn't worry me at all when I start to make purchases from there.
 

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With August around the corner you should try to learn it's very simple and also with a coil calculator it tells ya what to do. Plenty of places have the for around $6 a coil, screw $9
 

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Flavor vapor and power efficientcy is almost always better on a build be a stock coils. Unless those coils are crazy builds fused Clapton is about as far as I go
 

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Flavor vapor and power efficientcy is almost always better on a build be a stock coils. Unless those coils are crazy builds fused Clapton is about as far as I go
I smoke 5 Vegas Gold Churchill Cigars once in the morning and once after dinner which is why I sometimes go without even having eliquid for a day or a coil I need because I'm busy and just started to get stuff going with a career in sales which leaves me no desire, time, and a little extra pocket change if the coils by Smok aren't reduced very soon. I'll just suck it up. I want one.
 

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Been using the TFV8 with the same octagon coil for two weeks now at 125-150 watts, the flavor is the same as the day the coil was installed using nude nicotine 100% VG. But the RBA deck is certainly the way to go, put anything you want in it.

Not sure where you're buying coils at 6-9 bucks a piece, the three packs are 10.99 at several sites.
 

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I think cigars are worse more harmful for other areas of your body than your lungs, but I used to smoke Marlboro Reds and at least one pack each day. I feel much healthier so one step at a time with the nicotine. I use 3mg nic eliquid because I like to chain vape for cloud fun lol but if the vapor devices aren't banned in the US anytime soon, I'll probably use 0mg nicotine liquid and still chase clouds.
 

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Been using the TFV8 with the same octagon coil for two weeks now at 125-150 watts, the flavor is the same as the day the coil was installed using nude nicotine 100% VG. But the RBA deck is certainly the way to go, put anything you want in it.

Not sure where you're buying coils at 6-9 bucks a piece, the three packs are 10.99 at several sites.
Which sites have 10.99 packs of them?
 

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I have to say the .15 oct coils seem to last and last....I tossed all the Crown tanks in the garbage, tired of their shit coils.
 

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Which sites have 10.99 packs of them?
I haven't I still have the 2 coils in the box that came with it. tried the Oct coil for and hour dried it back out and went with the rba still have the other 2 for a rainy day. Just a quick glace showed them for $18 with FREE shipping, Vs a site that will likely charge another $5 min just to ship it

Not to mention the fused Clapton that came with it is pretty impressive for pre made in the box
 

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Indeed...the RBA is the way to go, like yasa said, even the stock clapton's installed aren't bad.
 

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That fucking V8 tank can take the power like no other I've found with stock coils.
 

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