The Cyclone Thread

[Andre]

OK I put in a single coil of 1 ohm with a Rayon wick and then popped the Copper Cyclops on the deck. Using just the standard hole on one side... The airflow is a little more open than the standard Cyclone but the flavour is still great and the clouds seems bigger? But the part I like is that the unit looks so very kewl! I do think the flavour is different... actually it is different... but with the Menthol Ice base the vape is still really good but the coconut seems to be a little muted... Here is a pic or two...

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That looks very, very kewl! Enjoy.

 

[Yiannaki]

Looking good @Rob Fisher

I love those fusion DT!

 

[MurderDoll]

So Mike was kind enough to loan me his Cyclone to test out.

I wanted to see what the fuss was all about.

Firstly its a very sexy little atomiser. When I put it on my REO (which is standard profile)

I was really chuffed with how it looked.
It looks like the Cyclone was made for the REO. The two look stunning together.

Sadly that's where it ended.

I built the exact same coil as I do in my Reomiser. Which is 2mm ID, 26g, 6 wraps.
On my Reomiser its always between 0.64 and 0.67

On the Cyclone it came in at 0.73, even with it actually having shorter legs than the Reomiser. Weird! But OK.

The airhole was drilled out to 1.5mm which is the same as what my Reomiser is at.

Anyway, wicked it with Rayon, closed it up and put Heavenly Caramel Apple in the bottle.

Fresh battery and had a toot.

Nothing...

Couldn't taste anything at all.

Another toot.
Nothing still.
Now I'm getting worried. I tell the Mrs. She takes a toot and says she can't taste anything.

So I pull the Cyclone off, put the Reomiser back on, give it a dry burn and use the same Rayon that was in the cyclone.

Give it a squonk and then a toot.

Aaaaah! Much better! Flavour coming through thick and lovely.

Misses takes a took (coughs) and says she can taste the apple.

So in conclusion, I have tested both atomisers using the same build, same wick, juice, battery and REO.

Either there is something very wrong with this cyclone or I'm missing the hype.

The Reomiser knocked the socks off this cyclone 10 - 0.

 

[Rob Fisher]

Either there is something very wrong with this cyclone or I'm missing the hype.

The Reomiser knocked the socks off this cyclone 10 - 0.

There is most certainly something wrong with that Cyclone because I have used both for some considerable time and while the RM2 is right up there the Cyclone is better for flavour no question about it... not a lot better mind you but certainly better. So convinced am I that I now only have one RM2 left.

 

[Marzuq]

So Mike was kind enough to loan me his Cyclone to test out.

I wanted to see what the fuss was all about.

Firstly its a very sexy little atomiser. When I put it on my REO (which is standard profile)

I was really chuffed with how it looked.
It looks like the Cyclone was made for the REO. The two look stunning together.

Sadly that's where it ended.

I built the exact same coil as I do in my Reomiser. Which is 2mm ID, 26g, 6 wraps.
On my Reomiser its always between 0.64 and 0.67

On the Cyclone it came in at 0.73, even with it actually having shorter legs than the Reomiser. Weird! But OK.

The airhole was drilled out to 1.5mm which is the same as what my Reomiser is at.

Anyway, wicked it with Rayon, closed it up and put Heavenly Caramel Apple in the bottle.

Fresh battery and had a toot.

Nothing...

Couldn't taste anything at all.

Another toot.
Nothing still.
Now I'm getting worried. I tell the Mrs. She takes a toot and says she can't taste anything.

So I pull the Cyclone off, put the Reomiser back on, give it a dry burn and use the same Rayon that was in the cyclone.

Give it a squonk and then a toot.

Aaaaah! Much better! Flavour coming through thick and lovely.

Misses takes a took (coughs) and says she can taste the apple.

So in conclusion, I have tested both atomisers using the same build, same wick, juice, battery and REO.

Either there is something very wrong with this cyclone or I'm missing the hype.

The Reomiser knocked the socks off this cyclone 10 - 0.

That's quite strange. My findings are the complete opposite. Wonder how come that is. But definitely good that you put forward such well documented findings. Maybe the more experience cyclone users can comment and give some feedback here.

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[MurderDoll]

There is most certainly something wrong with that Cyclone because I have used both for some considerable time and while the RM2 is right up there the Cyclone is better for flavour no question about it... not a lot better mind you but certainly better. So convinced am I that I now only have one RM2 left.

Doesn't make any sense either. Also because of everyone on the forum raving about it so much.

It's a 2014 edition.

Maybe it was a dud model.

I'll take it along to the office tomorrow and attempt a voltage drop test using my trusty metre from @johan

 

[Marzuq]

Doesn't make any sense either. Also because of everyone on the forum raving about it so much.

It's a 2014 edition.

Maybe it was a dud model.

I'll take it along to the office tomorrow and attempt a voltage drop test using my trusty metre from @johan

@MurderDoll where are you located. I'm on Tapatalk and it doesn't make location available.

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[MurderDoll]

@MurderDoll where are you located. I'm on Tapatalk and it doesn't make location available.

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I'm based in the Eastland of Jozi. Kempton Park to be exact.

 

[Marzuq]

I'm based in the Eastland of Jozi. Kempton Park to be exact.

Pity. Would have been happy for you to come around and setup the Cyclops I have and give it a go as a comparison.

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[MurderDoll]

Pity. Would have been happy for you to come around and setup the Cyclops I have and give it a go as a comparison.

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Thanks for the offer bud.

I'll just try convince @paulph201 to let me do the same test with his cyclone.

 

[Marzuq]

I have to be honest. I wasn't a fan of the cyclone as the chamber is slightly smaller and the draw alot tighter. Makes for a much hotter vape. But with the afc the cyclone is absolutely a dream. My favourite by far.

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[Andre]

Doesn't make any sense either. Also because of everyone on the forum raving about it so much.

It's a 2014 edition.

Maybe it was a dud model.

I'll take it along to the office tomorrow and attempt a voltage drop test using my trusty metre from @johan

Love this shoot out between the atomizers. Not everyone raves about the Cyclone. If I remember correctly some actually prefer the Atomic and one the Odin.
For myself, have actually only used the Cyclone with AFC (Cyclops) and dual coils between 0.45 and 0.6 at full throttle or almost full throttle. Love the vape it gives. Flavourwise it is on par with the Reomizer for me, but the duals and air flow give me an added dimension. Have just recently done a single coil on the Cyclops, using just one air slit on my Reo Mini at 0.75 and so far flavour is good, as good as a similar setup on the Reomizer. So, can only contribute as to my experience with the Cyclops as I have never used the Cyclone on its own.

Do agree it looks the best of all atomizers I have seen on a Reo.

Looking forward to see further testing and comments in this regard.

 

[Marzuq]

Love this shoot out between the atomizers. Not everyone raves about the Cyclone. If I remember correctly some actually prefer the Atomic and one the Odin.
For myself, have actually only used the Cyclone with AFC (Cyclops) and dual coils between 0.45 and 0.6 at full throttle or almost full throttle. Love the vape it gives. Flavourwise it is on par with the Reomizer for me, but the duals and air flow give me an added dimension. Have just recently done a single coil on the Cyclops, using just one air slit on my Reo Mini at 0.75 and so far flavour is good, as good as a similar setup on the Reomizer. So, can only contribute as to my experience with the Cyclops as I have never used the Cyclone on its own.

Do agree it looks the best of all atomizers I have seen on a Reo.

Looking forward to see further testing and comments in this regard.

Completely agree. Looks wise there are no arguments. Best looking and suited for the reo

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[Paulie]

heres some findings and another reason why i prefer the cyclone over the atomic

ive found and its been something that has been bugging me a while now, that the atomic has a minor leak issue, unnoticeable in some ways.
but what happens is that if i put my reo in my pocket with the atomic, and i remove it , everything smells of juice. its not wet or anything like that jst the juice smell is everywhere . i think its as a result of the afc and the 2 part chamber.

with the cyclone i dont have this issue.

hence another reason cyclone/cyclops is tops!

I get the same problem and have to agree with you!

btw the Odin doesn't leak and excels in the rest!

So Mike was kind enough to loan me his Cyclone to test out.

I wanted to see what the fuss was all about.

Firstly its a very sexy little atomiser. When I put it on my REO (which is standard profile)

I was really chuffed with how it looked.
It looks like the Cyclone was made for the REO. The two look stunning together.

Sadly that's where it ended.

I built the exact same coil as I do in my Reomiser. Which is 2mm ID, 26g, 6 wraps.
On my Reomiser its always between 0.64 and 0.67

On the Cyclone it came in at 0.73, even with it actually having shorter legs than the Reomiser. Weird! But OK.

The airhole was drilled out to 1.5mm which is the same as what my Reomiser is at.

Anyway, wicked it with Rayon, closed it up and put Heavenly Caramel Apple in the bottle.

Fresh battery and had a toot.

Nothing...

Couldn't taste anything at all.

Another toot.
Nothing still.
Now I'm getting worried. I tell the Mrs. She takes a toot and says she can't taste anything.

So I pull the Cyclone off, put the Reomiser back on, give it a dry burn and use the same Rayon that was in the cyclone.

Give it a squonk and then a toot.

Aaaaah! Much better! Flavour coming through thick and lovely.

Misses takes a took (coughs) and says she can taste the apple.

So in conclusion, I have tested both atomisers using the same build, same wick, juice, battery and REO.

Either there is something very wrong with this cyclone or I'm missing the hype.

The Reomiser knocked the socks off this cyclone 10 - 0.

Mike was also complaining about the atty and i told him he is mad bro! Yes i have 2 cyclones running on my side so we can give it a test! p.s that one is one that was drilled for bf so maby something went wrong ? But i love mine to bits and the flavor is awsome! i do love my Odin more though lol

 

[Alex]

As far as looks go, I think the cyclone is hands down the best looking atomizer on a Reo.

I look forward to getting one some time down the road, for that reason alone

 

[Marzuq]

ok so last night i decided to setup the atomic and cyclops up side by side.
did the exact same setup in both.

28g twisted kanthal
6 wraps
single coil
coming in at 0.64ohms
wicked with rayon
afc open to single hole and middle setting
cyclone afc open to 3/4

atomic :
vapor production above average
flavour is nice and crisp.
bit of leakage with every squonk at the afc - not noticeable unless you are looking for it
when you touch the atty or afc you get the smell of your joose on your hands
re-squonk every 7 - 8 toots

cyclone with afc :
vapour production above average
flavour is just a little crisper than the atomic
no leakage around afc or anywhere on the atty
no residual joose smells anywhere around the atty
re-squonk every 3 - 5 toots

it appears the vapour production is on par with each other
flavour is just a little crisper on the cyclone with afc. enough to make it noticeable without having to think about it
looks wise the afc is a winner hands down.
as it turns out the cyclone is a little more joose hungry tho. could be the reason the flavour is better on it

these are my findings and my opinion.

 

[Silver]

So far my tests are really inconclusive
I have only tested the Cyclops AFC but havent spent enough time with it.

I made a lower resistance dual coil build the other day (0.5 ohms) and it was nice but i just dont like an airy draw. And closing it up seems pointless. Lots of juice spitting. Im probably building my coils wrong or wicking is not right - but i always go back to the trusty RM2.

I think it has more to do with that i prefer tighter mouth to lung draws, not a fault of the Cyclops

 

[MurderDoll]

So I did a voltage drop test now with the cyclone.

Firstly I tested the battery.
It came in at 3.99V

From there I connected the Cyclone up and tested it again.

This came up at 3.99V as well.

So there is zero voltage drop.

I'm totally stumped now as to why there is zero flavour coming from the Cyclone.

 

[Silver]

Zero volt drop doesnt sound right
its about 0.2 to 0.3 Volts on my RM2 atties (volt drop under load)
Did you put the probes on the posts and check while firing?

 

[johan]

Zero volt drop doesnt sound right
its about 0.2 to 0.3 Volts on my RM2 atties (volt drop under load)
Did you put the probes on the posts and check while firing?

So I did a voltage drop test now with the cyclone.

Firstly I tested the battery.
It came in at 3.99V

From there I connected the Cyclone up and tested it again.

This came up at 3.99V as well.

So there is zero voltage drop.

I'm totally stumped now as to why there is zero flavour coming from the Cyclone.

Measurement must be done with coil in place - then only will you observe a voltage drop.

 

[MurderDoll]

Measurement must be done with coil in place - then only will you observe a voltage drop.

Ah OK.

Then that's what I did wrong.

I tested it without a coil.

Thanks for the heads up. Will retest when I've built another coil.

 

[Paulie]

Ah OK.

Then that's what I did wrong.

I tested it without a coil.

Thanks for the heads up. Will retest when I've built another coil.

Was about to say aint Reos just great they got a 0 voltage drop hhahahaha yeah it should be reading 0.2 to 0.3 voltage drop.

 

[MurderDoll]

OK. So retest completed.

Fresh battery measuring at 4.15V

Cyclone coiled with 26g, 6 wraps ugly coil at 2mm ID.
Measuring at 0.64 ohms.

Tested on the REO and came in at 3.59V when firing.

 

[johan]

OK. So retest completed.

Fresh battery measuring at 4.15V

Cyclone coiled with 26g, 6 wraps ugly coil at 2mm ID.
Measuring at 0.64 ohms.

Tested on the REO and came in at 3.59V when firing.

So your voltage drop with a 0.64 Ohm coil is 0.56V and dependent of quality of battery seems normal.

PS. Freshly charged quality battery should read 4.20 up to 4.25, proviso the charger is also of good quality

 

[MurderDoll]

So your voltage drop with a 0.64 Ohm coil is 0.56V and dependent of quality of battery seems normal.

Yeah. So it seems this Cyclone doesn't suffer from bad voltage drops.

Gonna wick it and give it another test.

This time I'll put it onto the REO the has HHV on and see how it vapes. As I know the flavour from this liquid.