Advice on Griffin or other RDA

[morras]

Howzit all

Me again back with some more questions .....

I have been of the smokes for more than a month now ! Enjoying the vaping lots , only problem is the amount of money I have spend .......

I am looking at getting a nice rda tank , read lots about the griffen and it seems like a winner . I am still a newbie and want to know , how difficult is it to build coils on this deck ?can I build a single coil on it or does it have to be double coils ?

from what I understand there is more than one version , wich one should I get ?

Is there another unit I should rather look at ?

Thanks in advance for all the advice

 

[shaunnadan]

hi @morras

the griffin tank can only work as a dual coil. the build deck is nice and big but some people have had a few issues with leaking and the wicking ring does getting stuck and doing weird things.

the new tank im playing with is the diablo and its rather awesome. also a dual coil tank and the wicking tanks a bit getting used to but the vape is very flavourful with some serious clouds.

 

[Lord Vetinari]

I am loving the Griffin. No leaks if you remember to close juice flow before refilling. Wicking is easy if you ask the vendor to show you before you walk out the shop. Duncan at Vape Cartel did a thorough job of explaining the ring, wicking, juice control and his preferred builds for the Griffin.

I find it is a great balance of flavor and clouds. Had a toot off a lot of atties before picking the Griffin. Money very well spent indeed.

 

[WARMACHINE]

Look at the Gemini, similar to Griffin, but top filled, and from what I can see, no leak issues

 

[Rob Fisher]

Look at the Gemini, similar to Griffin, but top filled, and from what I can see, no leak issues

Early days but so far so good with the Gemini!

 

[Lord Vetinari]

Look at the Gemini, similar to Griffin, but top filled, and from what I can see, no leak issues

Griffin is top filling. And because @capetocuba showed me how to wick it properly and told me about the juice control while filling, never leaks. I used it on the road yesterday, 320 km laying on it's side no problemo. GREAT tank.

 

[BrizzyZA (VapeLife)]

The Griffin is a very thirsty tank though so it wont be the cheapest option when it comes to how many bottles of juice you will go through. For a newbie I still recommend the Kanger Subtank that has a RBA option if you want to build your own coils

 

[ET]

Dual coils, griffin or gemini. Single coil, serpent.

 

[OnePowerfulCorsa]

I recently started using a Griffin and it is an easy tank to build on once you get used to the ring around the wick (can be a pain at times). Good flavour and clouds but this thing is as thirsty as it gets. I can finish a full tank in 15mins.

 

[Papa_Lazarou]

There's also the Aromamizer V2, which does away with the naff elastic band afc ring.

It has a smaller build deck and bottom feeds (although it's easy to remove the base for filling or rewicking/dry burning). Flavour (tried a mate's at work) is very, very good - better than the Griffin, IMHO, with the same juice.

 

[Lord Vetinari]

The Griffin is a very thirsty tank though so it wont be the cheapest option when it comes to how many bottles of juice you will go through. For a newbie I still recommend the Kanger Subtank that has a RBA option if you want to build your own coils

I recently started using a Griffin and it is an easy tank to build on once you get used to the ring around the wick (can be a pain at times). Good flavour and clouds but this thing is as thirsty as it gets. I can finish a full tank in 15mins.

Sheez. What kinda builds you cats running?! I have some staged Claptons in there right now. I mean seriously you cannot fit a bigger build. Firing these badboys at 100 watts, taking 5 second toots. My juice usage has PLUMMETED.

I do not find her thirsty at all. I find her highly economical considering clouds/flavor. I could go through juice a lot faster in the Arctic.

 

[Lord Vetinari]

There's also the Aromamizer V2, which does away with the naff elastic band afc ring.

It has a smaller build deck and bottom feeds (although it's easy to remove the base for filling or rewicking/dry burning). Flavour (tried a mate's at work) is very, very good - better than the Griffin, IMHO, with the same juice.

My next buy is the 3ml Aromamizer. Me and a mate agree, we find the Aromamizer and Griffin right on par with each other. Of course each atty has it's unique personality but both are flavor tanks of note. All about wicking it right though.

EDIT: For pure flavor chasing, I also vote Aromamizer.

 

[OnePowerfulCorsa]

Sheez. What kinda builds you cats running?! I have some staged Claptons in there right now. I mean seriously you cannot fit a bigger build. Firing these badboys at 100 watts, taking 5 second toots. My juice usage has PLUMMETED.

I do not find her thirsty at all. I find her highly economical considering clouds/flavor. I could go through juice a lot faster in the Arctic.

My mate built the first coils for me which was dual 6 wrap 24guage kanthal with cotton bacon v2. I built the second one which was my first time and that was dual 28gauge twisted claptons with japanese organic cotton. Used the Creamy Clouds Pear and Caramel and same outcome in both builds. It sucks juice but such good flavour.

 

[Lord Vetinari]

My mate built the first coils for me which was dual 6 wrap 24guage kanthal with cotton bacon v2. I built the second one which was my first time and that was dual 28gauge twisted claptons with japanese organic cotton. Used the Creamy Clouds Pear and Caramel and same outcome in both builds. It sucks juice but such good flavour.

I would say look into how you are wicking. I am running these things and getting the same usage as a Subtank.

http://www.vapecartel.co.za/collect...s/products/gasphase-dual-staged-fused-clapton

Seriously they be hardcore... Cant imagine a build using more than this.

 

[OnePowerfulCorsa]

I would say look into how you are wicking. I am running these things and getting the same usage as a Subtank.

http://www.vapecartel.co.za/collect...s/products/gasphase-dual-staged-fused-clapton

Will play around with it thank you. Could you post a pick of your build with wick please?

 

[stevie g]

Griffin is capable of going from full to empty in 6 minutes last time I tried .

 

[Lord Vetinari]

Will play around with it thank you. Could you post a pick of your build with wick please?

Soon as I empty this tank I will gladly oblige. Otherwise send @capetocuba a message, he showed me how to wick the Griffin. All his little tips made a big difference. Wasn't for him this tank would be a disaster for me no jokes.

 

[OnePowerfulCorsa]

Soon as I empty this tank I will gladly oblige. Otherwise send @capetocuba a message, he showed me how to wick the Griffin. All his little tips made a big difference. Wasn't for him this tank would be a disaster for me no jokes.

Will do, thank you. Actually wanting to try the TFV4 but hear that is also a guzzler.

 

[Zegee]

I vote crius prefer it to Griffin easier to wick and love the top fill. Gemini is amazing but thirsty.

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[Lord Vetinari]

Will do, thank you. Actually wanting to try the TFV4 but hear that is also a guzzler.

The TFV4 defines guzzling lol. If you are simply hunting flavor nothing beats a Subtank. Kuk air flow though. But flavor? Oh yes please. Just did a .5 ohm build on the V2 deck and it is blowing me away. Long, slow toots, not deep and sharp like bigger RTA's. But hot damn. It tastes GREAT.

 

[OnePowerfulCorsa]

The TFV4 defines guzzling lol. If you are simply hunting flavor nothing beats a Subtank. Kuk air flow though. But flavor? Oh yes please. Just did a .5 ohm build on the V2 deck and it is blowing me away. Long, slow toots, not deep and sharp like bigger RTA's. But hot damn. It tastes GREAT.

I used the Subtank for a while and I have to agree with you. Think I must get me the Toptank mini and play with that. Apologies for derailing the thread slightly.

 

[BrizzyZA (VapeLife)]

Sheez. What kinda builds you cats running?! I have some staged Claptons in there right now. I mean seriously you cannot fit a bigger build. Firing these badboys at 100 watts, taking 5 second toots. My juice usage has PLUMMETED.

I do not find her thirsty at all. I find her highly economical considering clouds/flavor. I could go through juice a lot faster in the Arctic.

Dual Alien Claptons at 0.20 ohms. I would really like to learn your wicking technique.

 

[Lord Vetinari]

Dual Alien Claptons at 0.20 ohms. I would really like to learn your wicking technique.

Nothing special at all mate just what I was showed in the shop

 

[kyle_redbull]

I was about to post this same topic. I am also a noon the subtank I have vaped off and airflow seems to restricted. So the build deck is rather small. the Gemini looked like a good option or a aromamizer my only question too us how long does ur cotton last or supposed to last in both single and dual coils?

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[Papa_Lazarou]

my only question too us how long does ur cotton last or supposed to last in both single and dual coils?

Cotton wicking usability duration will vary greatly depending on the juice used and your vaping style.

With sugary, thick juices with lots of colour vaped at higher wattages, bank on something like 2-4 days before they'll need to be swapped out. This, provided that you don't scorch the wicks with dry hits.

Thinner, clear juices with less sugar at lower wattages can last me up to 7 - 10 days before the wicks are naff.

Your mileage may, most definitely, vary.