Clone squonker

[Xhale]

it measured about .35 drop as standard on vtc4 on about 0.5ohm....I'm sure I put it into the thread at the time. I then replaced the top wires with copper strips and ended up buying some samsung 25r's as the vtc4 were over a year old (daily use) so I cant redo results. But without a doubt there was a big difference with the replacement batteries in my other mods. I'll be happy to put my name behind a .3v drop at 0.5ohm with new batteries on a standard terminator. Surely someone has oen who can back me up

pbusardo did some tests with his reo review where he upgraded to subohm and has some charts showing pre and post subohm drops which leads me to believe they are within the same ballpark.

Remember your maths teacher you used to dream of banging? and you see her now, 56yo and perhaps a bit old and turns out she is shit in bed.....there must be a name for this psychological disorder when things dont meet your dream expectations. Thats me and the reo.

 

[Xhale]

while we are munching numbers, does anybody know the weight of a standard reo grand like Dolly? I seem to remember reading the SL was around 120grams, so the standard one should be higher than that, but lower than the KUI at 240grams+

reo only, no atty, no battery, empty bottle

 

[kev mac]

You all do know that this clone is going to increase authentic REO sales, right?

It's also a super cheap springboard for someone wanting to try sqonking.

Depending on how good a clone it is, might be a source of cheap parts for REO's (Doors, buttons, etc...)

I know when I vaped less and a REO was feasible, the price scared me.

I'm a volume vaper (15-20mls a day). I can't really use mech mods anymore, battery life is just too short. So for me a REO isn't an option.

@hands that avatar is killer!

O.K. I admit it, got one on order (was told by 3f vapes they're being tested and shipped this wk.) Price is a factor and since joining the forum my Reo interest has been peaked.Reos' aren't cheap and one way or another this clone will be a bench mark and could lead to me purchasing the original .Everything in the vape world has been cloned so we knew this was inevitable so at the least it'll make great debate, spare parts or gorge fodder for Rob! P.S. that's a impressive collection@Rob Fisher

 

[Average vapor Joe]

Hey guys. I was wondering if anyone has tried the vaporflask Squonk. I have been thinking about it for a while now but the price is scary and there aren't really any reviews online of it. The prospect of fitting a full size bf (eg. The velocity with the bf pin) on a sick AF DNA 40 with temp limiting is just amazing. It's just that they make you pay for that amazement so can someone pls help me out.

 

[Daniel]

Well , read most of this thread skipped through the trolling and bullshit .... as a noob squonker or nuonker for short yup coining that one I came from a KUI and not two months later with the help of the great Reo community (not going to name anyone) I eventually owned my first Reo. For someone on a budget this makes perfect sense so to those thinking of it , do it or wait for the reviews.

You don't just buy a Reo , you join a community of passionate people who will go the extra mile to help out any fellow Reonaut and THAT you can not buy ... Nuff said.

 

[kev mac]

Not even close... we have had a few clone BF devices already and none have them have come even close... Oh wow it is taking all my restraint not to rant about thieving copycats... but having done this for a while I am completely relaxed with my authentics that are used 99% of the time.

Rest of my message deleted because it won't serve much purpose.

@Rob Fisher,I received a message from 3f vape,it may give a clue as to the quality of the clone:" The first batch of Rios have leftt our warehouse for a couple of days.We're sorry that if there are two customer made the same orders, our system will process orders as first in first serve, so the second order was out of stock. So you're not one of the first customers .who have received the item.We feel terribly for this but sincerely hope you could understand it. The second batch of Reos arrived at our warehousee a few days ago.but there is some painting problem with them. Manufacture is keeping eyes on this and doing best to fix the problem. Could you kindly wait for a couple of days and you will be one of the second batch of customers to receive the REOs? Thanks for your time. So all I Can figure from that is they fouled up my pre-order and these will probably should be mailed straight to the gorge.(but that would ruin you're fun)

 

[Rob Fisher]

@Rob Fisher,I received a message from 3f vape,it may give a clue as to the quality of the clone:" The first batch of Rios have leftt our warehouse for a couple of days.We're sorry that if there are two customer made the same orders, our system will process orders as first in first serve, so the second order was out of stock. So you're not one of the first customers .who have received the item.We feel terribly for this but sincerely hope you could understand it. The second batch of Reos arrived at our warehousee a few days ago.but there is some painting problem with them. Manufacture is keeping eyes on this and doing best to fix the problem. Could you kindly wait for a couple of days and you will be one of the second batch of customers to receive the REOs? Thanks for your time. So all I Can figure from that is they fouled up my pre-order and these will probably should be mailed straight to the gorge.(but that would ruin you're fun)

The Gorge is ready!

 

[Xhale]

Dolly crept into my house during the day to come say "Hi"

what you will get is a nice presentation box (really nice by china standards) with a Dolly inside.
Dolly also comes with an allan key to adjust your 510, and a spare bottle (no spare bottle oring fitted, but you do get the dripper tip...probably an oversight).
You dont get any spare contacts like with the kui, nor do you get any spare tubing (booo! hisss!).

My Dolly is not perfectly finished (Rolex watch standards...noooo) but she is perfectly acceptable. She is wearing a coat of "something" paint...something textured, not really rubberised, but pleasant to touch...I've seen this before on a pair of binoculars.
I could hate the door a bit seeing as she sports a gentle bend, but then I would have to hate the new lo-cost Reo as that sports a gentle bend too. Mine has magnets though, so I guess I can resolve the situation easily.

Keep an eye out for @Rob Fisher review, as he would be able to judge this item accurately.


P.S. my hoople proof connector adjusts the traditional way, not reverse threaded. I'm not sure if this is a "thing", as currently my chalice is screwed in correctly, and the 510 pin is adjusted all the way to disappear state and there is no drama, its working fine.

When you get yours, get the plastic piece out and get the pipe off the 510 connector, then reassemble it correctly And slightly tighten the firing pin too. These were definitely put together during overtime.

 

[Xhale]

Door corrected...gentle finger bending to make it un-bowed, and then thou shalt slide door in grooves 40 times this-a-way, (or if you are Australian..that-a-way) to make the channels and cutout on door clearer of paint.

Whew, tragically easy to correct.

 

[moonunit]

@Xhale nice little write up, when did yours leave China?


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[Raslin]

@Xhale, thanks for the write up. Any pics yet?

 

[Xhale]

standard reo fair, they skimped on finishing the back of the door as pic #2 shows. How terribly tragic Its not about saving paint and cutting costs, they were clearly interested in any weight savings they could make (saying that, I dont know how a normal reo door looks like on the back)

When it left china I cant remember...last week tues or wednesday? it was the first batch shipped from 3fvape, and I opted to use the epacket service.

Btw, in answer to my own questions a few replies back, the bottle/tubing/510 setup is straight and true.

 

[Raslin]

Brilliant thank you. So far it's ticking some of the boxes for me. Let us know how it goes further.

 

[Xhale]

how does the back of a reo door look?

 

[johan]

how does the back of a reo door look?

The black anodized one is black anodized on both sides & the painted ones also both sides.

 

[Raslin]

 

[Daniel]

Reo Metallic ones are just one side but who cares how does it perform in the long run time will tell..... How is the vape?

 

[SAVapeGear]

If I get something new and the door looked like that I would be

 

[andro]

as a matter of interest how many people ordered this?

 

[Rob Fisher]

as a matter of interest how many people ordered this?

I have a feeling after the KUI debacle most people are awaiting the reviews... and I suppose the one that they are waiting for is one by the most hostile of reviewers (well for the REO anyway)...

 

[Xhale]

after a few hours use I can report that I would like the bottle to be softer. I dont know if they have got the softness/hardness right but I do know I owuld like a softer bottle. This bottle is harder than the owl/terminator one, if that helps. Squonks ok, no leaks, but would be nicer for me not to have to push hard. The empty bottle in the box has the same hardness/softness to it.

Once the hostile reviews come out to compare I'm sure I could spend $0.65 on a reo bottle or 6. ( if they are indeed softer than this)
C'mon rob, where's your postman?

 

[Rob Fisher]

Once the hostile reviews come out to compare I'm sure I could spend $0.65 on a reo bottle or 6. ( if they are indeed softer than this) C'mon rob, where's your postman?

Not sure where he is...

But the most important FedEx man I know should arrive at my place tomorrow and he is way more important... stand by for Vape Mail and REO mail tomorrow!

 

[Blu_Marlin]

after a few hours use I can report that I would like the bottle to be softer. I dont know if they have got the softness/hardness right but I do know I owuld like a softer bottle. This bottle is harder than the owl/terminator one, if that helps. Squonks ok, no leaks, but would be nicer for me not to have to push hard. The empty bottle in the box has the same hardness/softness to it.

Once the hostile reviews come out to compare I'm sure I could spend $0.65 on a reo bottle or 6. ( if they are indeed softer than this)
C'mon rob, where's your postman?

If it helps, the REO bottles are much harder/stiffer than the owl/terminator bottles.

 

[Daniel]

I actually found the KUI bottles to be a good compromise although longetivity might be a factor

 

[Raslin]

@Rob Fisher did you ever receive your clone? What's the verdict?