Berserker MTL Rda

[Stosta]

Glad I saw this thread will give the above advice a bash when I recoil my beserker.

Have to say with the provided clapton I am already quite impressed by the flavour of this little atty. I still maintain its a waste of time to vape juices like xxx in a tank or dripper wanting more than 40 watts. So nice to vape it at 20 watts and get that intense flavour and throat hit.

@Stosta I will be very dissapointed if you havent tried it yet?

Uh oh...

 

[Raindance]

Spent the evening trying to get something resembling red pill out of the Berserker. Takes some time testing each tube with each air hole. Not making progress. Trying to replicate above builds but not having any luck. What wire sould i use? Kanthal or ni80?

Getting frustrated.

Regards

 

[Amir]

Spent the evening trying to get something resembling red pill out of the Berserker. Takes some time testing each tube with each air hole. Not making progress. Trying to replicate above builds but not having any luck. What wire sould i use? Kanthal or ni80?View attachment 132923
Getting frustrated.

Regards

Simple ss 26G 5-6 wraps around a 2.5 with the small 3 hole airflow and the second airflow hole on the cap... Build on it from there

 

[Raindance]

Simple ss 26G 5-6 wraps around a 2.5 with the small 3 hole airflow and the second airflow hole on the cap... Build on it from there

Thanks @Amir. Would this be with Nichrome, Kanthal or SS?

Regards

 

[Amir]

Thanks @Amir. Would this be with Nichrome, Kanthal or SS?

Regards

SS Sir... I find the lifespan of SS to be a bit better than Kanthal and Ni

 

[Petrus]

 

[Alex]

If memory serves, you should really try a micro coil for mtl device, 1.5mm ID with 28g wire at 7wraps should be awesome.

 

[Raindance]

SS Sir... I find the lifespan of SS to be a bit better than Kanthal and Ni

The only wire I have not yet tried. Thanks @Amir.

Regards

 

[craigb]

Well done everybody. Now I am seriously considering both an RDA and mini, purely because of this thread. (the RDA can do BF, hey?)

@Raindance I'm hoping that by Wednesday you have officially proclaimed that it sucks and because I trust your judgment and opinion so much (being serious, no shade throwing on this occasion) I will change my mind.

That is all

 

[Amir]

Well done everybody. Now I am seriously considering both an RDA and mini, purely because of this thread. (the RDA can do BF, hey?)

@Raindance I'm hoping that by Wednesday you have officially proclaimed that it sucks and because I trust your judgment and opinion so much (being serious, no shade throwing on this occasion) I will change my mind.

That is all

The RDA has a BF pin and I like it because of its versatility and ease of build.


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[Raindance]

Well done everybody. Now I am seriously considering both an RDA and mini, purely because of this thread. (the RDA can do BF, hey?)

@Raindance I'm hoping that by Wednesday you have officially proclaimed that it sucks and because I trust your judgment and opinion so much (being serious, no shade throwing on this occasion) I will change my mind.

That is all

Yip, comes with a bf pin spplied in the goodie bag.

Regards

 

[craigb]

I've finally acknowledged to myself that I'm getting at least 1 berserker next week. Now I'm extremely impatient...

How's the RDA doing in pure dipper mode? Juice well, etc? I'm not too sure if I want to put it on the pulse as a squonker or the drag as an RDA.

Your honest opinion .. If you had to choose between the RDA and the Mini(22mm)

Could really do with some guidance and field experience here chaps.

For background, my previous preference was restricted lung draw, but I can feel myself being drawn to the more subtle world of MTL.

 

[Faheem777]

I can’t comment on the berserker rta but I’m really enjoying the rda. I get more flavour off the rda than other mtl rta’s I have tried. I use it in dripper mode and the juice well is pretty deep. I vape either high free base nic or nic salts so you don’t need to drip too often. Plus there is so many airflow options you can tailor it to suit your taste. With the largest hole opened and the airflow insert with 3 holes you can also get a decent restricted dl hit if you not adjusting well to mtl

 

[craigb]

So... when my RDA arrives...

I'm trying to decide whether to run it as an RDA on the regulated drag or as a RDA/squonk on the pulse.
This will probably eventually be at home on the pulse (single 18650 battery mech), probably with nic salts.

I have on hand 28 AWG, 26 AWG, 24 AWG NI80 and 24 AWG SS.

I've got a 3mm to wrap around as well as various screwdrivers and tri-point driver thingies that came with various atomisers that are of unknown size.

I need a baseline to start at, from which I can determine my preferences. Right now, my basic coil knowledge is proving to be woefully incapable. Looking for a nice nic hit, not too throaty, loads of flavour and eventually revolving around menthol and ice additives.

Thanks folks, really looking forward to gaining membership of the MTL club

 

[Raindance]

So... when my RDA arrives...

I'm trying to decide whether to run it as an RDA on the regulated drag or as a RDA/squonk on the pulse.
This will probably eventually be at home on the pulse (single 18650 battery mech), probably with nic salts.

I have on hand 28 AWG, 26 AWG, 24 AWG NI80 and 24 AWG SS.

I've got a 3mm to wrap around as well as various screwdrivers and tri-point driver thingies that came with various atomisers that are of unknown size.

I need a baseline to start at, from which I can determine my preferences. Right now, my basic coil knowledge is proving to be woefully incapable. Looking for a nice nic hit, not too throaty, loads of flavour and eventually revolving around menthol and ice additives.

Thanks folks, really looking forward to gaining membership of the MTL club

I,ve been knocking on that door for soooo long... But it's me, not them...

Regards

 

[craigb]

I,ve been knocking on that door for soooo long... But it's me, not them...

Regards

We'll figure something out @Raindance

 

[Faheem777]

Start off with the coils that come in the packaging. They are really good and give off great flavour. I prefer them with free base Nic as they require a little more wattage (range between 20-25W to get the best flavour) than what is acceptable for nic salts.

For the building route and geared towards menthols, thinner gauge works well as you get a nice crisp Vape so I would look at the 28g with 2.5ID

 

[Amir]

I’m inclined to agree with @Faheem777 but the included coil won’t do justice if you’re running on a mech and if remember correctly it’s some sort of fancy coil. I find more joy in my berserker rda with simple wire. Also the drip tip with heat sink etc is a bit of a vacuum which draws up the excess juice like a straw. Switch to a small bore 510 and it makes all the difference. I salvaged a bullet shaped drip tip from the little bang RDA and I’m much happier now.


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[craigb]

Wow.

Running the Clapton that came with it and I'm well impressed. I'm getting pretty good flavor so far but definitely room to grow. I'll start experiments with simple and parallel wire builds once the "shiny" effect has worn off and I can assess the results objectively.

@Raindance how's your progress?

 

[Raindance]

Wow.

Running the Clapton that came with it and I'm well impressed. I'm getting pretty good flavor so far but definitely room to grow. I'll start experiments with simple and parallel wire builds once the "shiny" effect has worn off and I can assess the results objectively.

@Raindance how's your progress?

Grrrrr! Ok, a bit of improvement. I get some flavor and it is no longer just VG but it is nowhere close to what I get from the McFly.
Hoping to look over your shoulder to catch some tips.

Regards

 

[Daniel]

Coming from old school RM2 I would assume the smaller chamber lends itself better to micro coils 1.5mm to 2mm parralel might prove challenging given the restrictive build space. I think we need to go proper old school like the RM2 with fruity menthols micro coil with Rayon type wick for that crispness....never thought about nic salts as my baby lungs will keel over from the Nic hit or I'll pull a @Silver lol

My Reo is eagerly awaiting the Berseker...

 

[craigb]

Grrrrr! Ok, a bit of improvement. I get some flavor and it is no longer just VG but it is nowhere close to what I get from the McFly.
Hoping to look over your shoulder to catch some tips.

Regards

Simple wire 28g NI80 2.5mm ID lost count of wraps (I'm too old to cound stuff that small) 1.26ohms. Sitting quite low with the correction tool. Tight pull, but no flavour. Bearing in mind this is a menthol juice, with extra menthol, and some ice for extra effect, I should have got something.

Next try, 28g NI80, 3mm ID. Before I could get an ohm reading I shorted it and coil broke.

Next try, 24g NI80, 3mm ID. Start pulsing. pushed the watts too high to soon. coil broke. I swear, i usually do better than this. I promise.

Final try, one of the single builds I won from in the last big comp. Alien, 3mm ID, I think NI80. Important part 0.3ohms. I use my normal mandrel to line the coil up with the top of the frame, basically letting the mandrel rest on the rim.

Short answer - pure bliss on the mech squonk. Good ramp up, doesn't get too hot, nice tight draw.
Cons : It is tight. When I first put the top cap on there was a short, trimmed the leg some more, but it's difficult to run the thick build into the 'run off' for the coil legs you can't cut off. The wraps themselves are ominously close to the posts.

For me, personally, in my personal capacity, speaking for no one other than myself, your mileage may vary, terms and conditions apply : I'm done with simple wire builds. At some stage I'll probably try a parallel build, but I'm not going to hold out hope for that. Next time I build for the Berserker, I'm going to get a 2.5mm ID clapton or alien. The added surface area gives me the flavour I want. Because of the airflow, the vapour doesn't linger and I must say, this is the most I've enjoyed the pulse since I got it.

 

[Raindance]

Simple wire 28g NI80 2.5mm ID lost count of wraps (I'm too old to cound stuff that small) 1.26ohms. Sitting quite low with the correction tool. Tight pull, but no flavour. Bearing in mind this is a menthol juice, with extra menthol, and some ice for extra effect, I should have got something.

Next try, 28g NI80, 3mm ID. Before I could get an ohm reading I shorted it and coil broke.

Next try, 24g NI80, 3mm ID. Start pulsing. pushed the watts too high to soon. coil broke. I swear, i usually do better than this. I promise.

Final try, one of the single builds I won from in the last big comp. Alien, 3mm ID, I think NI80. Important part 0.3ohms. I use my normal mandrel to line the coil up with the top of the frame, basically letting the mandrel rest on the rim.

Short answer - pure bliss on the mech squonk. Good ramp up, doesn't get too hot, nice tight draw.
Cons : It is tight. When I first put the top cap on there was a short, trimmed the leg some more, but it's difficult to run the thick build into the 'run off' for the coil legs you can't cut off. The wraps themselves are ominously close to the posts.

For me, personally, in my personal capacity, speaking for no one other than myself, your mileage may vary, terms and conditions apply : I'm done with simple wire builds. At some stage I'll probably try a parallel build, but I'm not going to hold out hope for that. Next time I build for the Berserker, I'm going to get a 2.5mm ID clapton or alien. The added surface area gives me the flavour I want. Because of the airflow, the vapour doesn't linger and I must say, this is the most I've enjoyed the pulse since I got it.

I had just taken out the Berserker for another try when the above post showed up. So out with the simple one Ohm kanthal 28 build and replaced with a recovered (what i think is) 2*28+40 ss fused clapton. Four winds on 2.5 id clocking in at 0.5 Ohm. Placement coil up as in yours. Tripple hole airstick. A bit slow on ramp up.

Now there is flavor and lots of it. On par, if not superior to the OL16 and McFly. Needs some more work to see if ramp-up can be improved but otherwise one massive improvement.

What has changed?
Fused clapton coil,
Coil not inserted upside-down and
Wicking material closes up more of the space between coil, posts and cap.
Ohms halved.

Thanks @craigb!

 

[Raindance]

I had just taken out the Berserker for another try when the above post showed up. So out with the simple one Ohm kanthal 28 build and replaced with a recovered (what i think is) 2*28+40 ss fused clapton. Four winds on 2.5 id clocking in at 0.5 Ohm. Placement coil up as in yours. Tripple hole airstick. A bit slow on ramp up.

Now there is flavor and lots of it. On par, if not superior to the OL16 and McFly. Needs some more work to see if ramp-up can be improved but otherwise one massive improvement.

What has changed?
Fused clapton coil,
Coil not inserted upside-down and
Wicking material closes up more of the space between coil, posts and cap.
Ohms halved.

Thanks @craigb!

Did some work on the same coil, got it down to 0.4ohm and boy oh boy, ridiculous amounts of flavor. I know we often say that when giving feedback on a new atty but i have truly never experienced this level of intensity.

Regards

 

[Amir]

Simple wire 28g NI80 2.5mm ID lost count of wraps (I'm too old to cound stuff that small) 1.26ohms. Sitting quite low with the correction tool. Tight pull, but no flavour. Bearing in mind this is a menthol juice, with extra menthol, and some ice for extra effect, I should have got something.

Next try, 28g NI80, 3mm ID. Before I could get an ohm reading I shorted it and coil broke.

Next try, 24g NI80, 3mm ID. Start pulsing. pushed the watts too high to soon. coil broke. I swear, i usually do better than this. I promise.

Final try, one of the single builds I won from in the last big comp. Alien, 3mm ID, I think NI80. Important part 0.3ohms. I use my normal mandrel to line the coil up with the top of the frame, basically letting the mandrel rest on the rim.

Short answer - pure bliss on the mech squonk. Good ramp up, doesn't get too hot, nice tight draw.
Cons : It is tight. When I first put the top cap on there was a short, trimmed the leg some more, but it's difficult to run the thick build into the 'run off' for the coil legs you can't cut off. The wraps themselves are ominously close to the posts.

For me, personally, in my personal capacity, speaking for no one other than myself, your mileage may vary, terms and conditions apply : I'm done with simple wire builds. At some stage I'll probably try a parallel build, but I'm not going to hold out hope for that. Next time I build for the Berserker, I'm going to get a 2.5mm ID clapton or alien. The added surface area gives me the flavour I want. Because of the airflow, the vapour doesn't linger and I must say, this is the most I've enjoyed the pulse since I got it.

I prefer simple wire in the Berserker, mostly stainless steel but Kanthal does the job as well. Currently using kanthal, 6 wraps spaced on a 2.5 coming in at about 0.6ohm... But the bottom of my coil is in line with the top of the post so basically my coils ride pretty high up. Then for airflow, I got the 3 dots bar and the second smallest hole on the cap.