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It actually depends on the tip because in many instances, the term "wide bore" is a bit misleading. Many of the wide bore tips are simply just 510 tips with a wider mouth end and the end that connects to the tank or RDA doesn't have a bore any wider than a normal tip. The wide bore doesn't go all the way through the tip and my experience has been that they really don't vape any differently than a smaller diameter 510 tip. With the 510 wide bore tips, the tightness of your draw may be a little looser because some of them do actually bore out the 510 portion of the tip so they are a little wider, but it is still going to be restricted because the inside diameter of the tip where it connects to the tank or RDA is roughly the same as a smaller tip. With those, it basically boils down to comfort level of the individual using the tip, sort of like the difference between smoking a cigarette and a cigar. Other wide bore tips are specifically designed for the RDA or the tank they go on, though, and the inside diameter is consistent from top to bottom. For instance, the tips on Twisted Messes RDA are almost 12mm inside diameter for the delrin tip and almost 14mm for the metal one. That's all the way through. That creates huge airflow and is really meant for cloud chasing and flavor is sometimes sacrificed with them. It's just another one of those preference things. I think I'm unique in that I really don't have a preference. It depends on my mood as to how I am going to vape at any given time. If you think a larger diameter tip may be more comfortable, then I encourage you to try. If you like the smaller diameter of the smaller tips, stick with those. If you want bigger clouds, then I encourage you to try a true wide bore tip.

Short explanation based on how my Fuchai 213 works. (My only other temp control mod is the iPV 4 and I stopped using it in TC a while back.) The watt setting basically controls how fast your coil ramps up to the preferred temp. Once whatever TC capable coil you are using reaches the desired temp, it will pulse to maintain that temp. I still primarily vape in VV/VW setting, but there are a few juices I really like in TC mode. Basically, I can set the wattage a little higher to get to that desired temp a little faster. The Fuchais also have a sort of "burst mode" where you can set it to 100w, for example, for a fraction of a second, then it will drop back down to whatever your regular set wattage is and ramp up to temp. Make sense? I hope so, because I just confused the hell out of myself. I also agree with @Earthling789in that flavor is better with SS coils than with Ni200. I briefly tried Ti coils, but quickly went away from them.

That's the beauty of TC these days. There are a ton of "screw on the coil and go" options in nickel and SS out there now. And if you want flavor, watch my review of the baby beast again. AWESOME flavor. AWESOME clouds. The best of both worlds [emoji6] Sent from my heart using the Vapor Talk App. OK...OK...I'm kidding. I have no heart. But I did use the Vapor Talk Mobile App.

You saw some dude ripping huge clouds on the 15? That could have been me! [emoji33] Seriously though, I'm loving both of my Fuchai 213s with the Cloud Beasts and Baby Beasts. They have wide bore tips, (the cloud beast is wider than the baby beast) but the baby beast is a standard 510 drip tip so it can easily be swapped and the cloud beast comes with a 510 drip tip adapter. Low ohm/high wattage tanks, but that doesn't necessarily mean a hot vape, which I'm sure you already know. The coils are a little pricey compared to some of the others, but I'm approaching a month on the original coils in both of my cloud beasts and two weeks on both baby beasts. I have run a boatload of juice through all 4 tanks and the original coils are still running like champs. Sent from my heart using the Vapor Talk App. OK...OK...I'm kidding. I have no heart. But I did use the Vapor Talk Mobile App.

Just when you thought it was safe and as if the Cloud Beast and Baby Beast weren't enough, now SMOK has released the TFV8 Big Baby. It's basically a shorter version of the Cloud Beast, but it uses the same coils as the Baby Beast. According to the SMOK website, it clocks in at a respectable 5ml capacity.

How long have you had it? I haven't heard of any similar issues with the device, (although I have heard of some of them auto-firing). You may be able to return it to where you bought it (if you bought it from a B&M) and get a replacement. Alternatively, you can try emailing info@innokin.com and describe the problem to them. For other issues I have heard of them arranging for replacements so they can get defective ones back in order to have engineers take a look at a device with an existing issue rather than attempting to replicate the issue with a new and unused device.

I have a huge issue with the last line of the article where it says, "There have been scores of fires and explosions of e-cigarettes and vape pens that have caused serious injuries." Granted, there have been a few with serious injuries, but according the latest information I could find from a report published in October 2014 by the U.S. Fire Administration there were two...count them, TWO explosions that resulted in serious injuries between 2009 and 2014. This publication focused strictly on incidents that occurred and were reported in the United States between 2009 and 2014. There were only a total of 25 separate incidents reported in the media in the United States during that time, and only TWO resulted in "serious injury". 7 more resulted in mild to moderate injury and the rest resulted in no injury. 80% of the reported explosions occurred during charging. My guess is the vast majority were due to a sever case of HUA on the user's part, though the article doesn't state that directly. Folks can read the publication for themselves here.

I have a friend who works in the biotech field. She is actively trying to find the full set of data from this specific study to pass on to me. The data may or may not show more than was divulged in this article, but if it does have more information, I'll be sure to share it here (as well as with the FDA, just in case they missed it )

I've played with various "fancy" coils as well, (twisted, claptons, fused claptons, helix, etc.), and have had hit and miss results. For instance I have used a dual twisted 26g helixed with 30g that got gunked up fairly quickly one day, but the exact same set-up, including the same mod, atty, battery and coils built the exact same way vaped like a champ with the exact same juice a different time. Theoretically the non-traditional coils are supposed to vape better no matter what type of juice you're using because with those coils you are increasing the surface area of the wire as well as creating additional "channels" for the juice to seep down into, thus permitting a more efficient vaporizing of the liquid. Like I said, though, it always seems to be hit and miss.

Greetings Dunc, It looks like there are several things you need explained so I hope this helps you out. I realize you are simply looking to buy premade coils, so I'll try not to go into too much theory and explanation on how to actually build coils. First, let's take a look at gauge. Gauge is one of the ways the thickness of wire is measured, although it can also be measure in millimeters or fractions of inches. Gauge is typically the easiest to remember when first starting out with coils, though. The lower the gauge, the thicker the wire. Some common thicknesses or gauges are 20, 22, 24, 26 and 28, although there are gauges that are thicker (lower than 20 in numbering) and gauges that are much thinner (higher than 28 in numbering). The gauge, or thickness, ultimately plays a role in how many wraps are needed for a coil to hit a desired ohm level. Now, while I said wire can also be measured in mm (or fractions of an inch), 2.5mm would be very thick wire and would not be used for vaping. In this case, the 2.5mm refers to the inside diameter of the coil. Coils are typically wrapped around some sort of hard, round tool, such as a screwdriver, drill bit or a coil jig. Common measurements are 2.5mm and 3mm, although I have seen coils as small as .5mm (I don't think I've seen any larger than 3mm). The inside diameter also plays a role in the ohm rating of a coil. As I'm sure you have already figured out, a Clapton coil is just a type of coil. In it's most basic form, a Clapton coil is a piece of wire of one thickness used as a core with a another wire wrapped around it. Most often the wire that is wrapped is of a smaller diameter or higher gauge than the core. Hive coils, Tiger Wire coils, Alien Claptons, Fused Claptons...the list goes on...are just variations of coils. Basically, if you want to run a single coil on the new Avocado 24 (yes, it does exist) I would recommend starting with a basic Clapton (for instance a 24ga + 28ga 5 wrap single coil, which will probably get you in the neighborhood of .5 ohm. As far as where to get premade Clapton coils, I can't make recommendations because I make my own. They do exist, though. Last, yes...definitely get an ohm meter. I never blindly fire even factory coils without checking them out on a meter to make sure they are actually close to what the claimed rating is. I hope some of this helps. If you have any additional questions, feel free to ask. If I don't chime in, I'm sure someone else will.

I tend to avoid clones, but I don't avoid them due to quality. I tend to avoid them because of personal views on cloning, (I'll leave my opinions out of this, as I am pretty sure I have posted my opinions on clones elsewhere in the forums). That being said, there are many clones out there that vape as good as (and in some cases better) than authentics. Depending on the company that is doing the cloning, you also run the risk of getting a far inferior product, though. Do you already have a specific clone your're looking at? I know Tobeco makes a clone Goon RDA, but I think there are a couple of others out there as well. For what it's worth, again...personal opinions of cloned products aside, Tobeco tends to make really good clones from what I hear. I'm sure there must be a comparison or at least a review of that particular version somewhere out there. As far as vape quality, with a good quality clone you probably aren't going to notice the difference between it and an authentic. You might even find yourself being completely satisfied with the clone and not even bother with an authentic.

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Holy Cow! That's a lot of cement! You could bury a whole lot of Jimmy Hoffa's and all of their wives with that much cement.

My PBFB ain't got nuthin on yours, @Compenstine. Closed, but you had that down pat.

Welcome back Comp. In your absence, I reappeared. Glad all is well (or getting better) with you

Welcome to Vapor Talk. Someone with more familiarity with the DNA 200 chip will probably be along any moment, but in the meantime, you can check out the Steam Engine site and start getting familiar with with some of the calculators on there. Even though I can practically build a Kanthal dual coil setup in any of my RDA's that measures out to .25 ohms (+/- .02 ohms) in my sleep, I still refer to the calculators on Steam Engine regularly.

I don't have the Crown2, but I have had issues with other tanks leaking (the Triton v1 immediately comes to mind). I solved the problem by priming the heck out of the coil before filling the tank. Literally taking the coil out, sitting it in some e-juice for a few minutes, replacing it and then filling the tank. I know it sounds uber crazy and doesn't sound like it makes sense, but it works. It's the same principle as using a cotton T-shirt to make a flotation device in an emergency situation. With the cotton T-shirt, the water essentially "fills" the holes, preventing air from escaping. In a similar manner, the e-liquid "closes" up all the gaps in the cotton and prevents air from pushing additional liquid through, thus preventing leaking. Try it. No guarantees it will work, but what do you have to lose? Worst thing that can happen is you still have a leaky Crown2, right?

This has got to be one of the best "First World Problems" I have ever heard of. Europe, but the internet is less than awesome. Sheesh...lol Hope you're having a great time, @Bebop

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Maybe I'll talk you into what I'm going to review next, @Tam. The shout out was my pleasure, @Christopher . VT service has been top notch and you personally have gone way above and beyond in getting the latest and newest products people want, frequently within just a few hours.

Well...I done went and did it. A video review of the TFV8 Baby Beast.

It's not from a mech mid or RDA, but since I'm working on a review I figured "Eh...what the hell". A little cloud from the TFV8 Baby Beast. Sent from my heart using the Vapor Talk App. OK...OK...I'm kidding. I have no heart. But I did use the Vapor Talk Mobile App.

That's because the TFV8 RBA IS huge compared to the Subtank Mini RBA.