SXK BILLET BOX - Reviews & Discussions

[aktorsyl]

Day 2 of the rebuild was a bit less ... nice.
Flavor started off good but faded during the day until it got pretty much flat.
It started producing less and less vapor ... and somehow ended in a nice big leak.

I've taken everything apart and rewicked the atty but its not quite there in terms of flavor this time around.
I've noticed I have ohms fluctuating between 0.4Ω and 0.46Ω even though I've tightened the pin that makes contact with the mod.

I'll be playing around with it over the next couple of days to see if I can figure out how to get the best experience out of it.

It won't be a proper hobby without these little niggles

Have you checked for condensation on the positive pin of the exocet?


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[TheV]

Have you checked for condensation on the positive pin of the exocet?


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Just took the boro out again to confirm but it is completely dry. Ohm still fluctuating. Not sure what else I could check

 

[GerritVisagie]

Positive post inside.
Mine somehow got loose, and it started that shite!
Some pliers, and a little tight, and boom baby. End of issues.



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[TheV]

Positive post inside.
Mine somehow got loose, and it started that shite!
Some pliers, and a little tight, and boom baby. End of issues.



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My bad :| Let me open it up. The tank is almost empty

 

[aktorsyl]

My bad :| Let me open it up. The tank is almost empty

You hold the positive post steady on the inside, and at the same time turn the positive pin at the bottom clockwise (not with your fingers though, that shit will slice you)

 

[SmokeyJoe]

With all these issues ppl have been having with the BB (clone and auth) is the price for the clone still worth it? Please im not a troll or trying to ruffle feathers, just really interested as i would love a SXK BB. But for me owning one it would mean saving for 6 months at the very least, so just would like to know if its worth while. Note im currently using a SM22 on an iPower 80w

 

[TheV]

You hold the positive post steady on the inside, and at the same time turn the positive pin at the bottom clockwise (not with your fingers though, that shit will slice you)

I opened it up and repositioned the positive post. It was a bit skew. Still seeing jumps between 0.39Ω and 0.46Ω after the rebuild.
The flavor is much better though!

 

[aktorsyl]

I opened it up and repositioned the positive post. It was a bit skew. Still seeing jumps between 0.39Ω and 0.46Ω after the rebuild.
The flavor is much better though!

Hm those jumps ain't right. Mine fluctuates max 0.02 on a hit, and that's due to the coil heating up (Ni80).

 

[TheV]

Hm those jumps ain't right. Mine fluctuates max 0.02 on a hit, and that's due to the coil heating up (Ni80).

Yeah not too sure whats up with the ohms but at least the vape is better.

 

[aktorsyl]

Yeah not too sure whats up with the ohms but at least the vape is better.

That said, the Exocet I'm using now was in SirVape's second batch. I've heard the second batch is more stable than the first where fluctuating ohms is concerned.

 

[Amir]

Yeah not too sure whats up with the ohms but at least the vape is better.

The exo's are hit and miss sometimes too... it could be the positive post coming loose, it could be condensation on the contact point, it could be a piece of wire from the coil leg touching the chamber, and it could be the 510 screw in thing that's not 100% tight.


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[TheV]

That said, the Exocet I'm using now was in SirVape's second batch. I've heard the second batch is more stable than the first where fluctuating ohms is concerned.

Not sure which batch I have. Got it from NoonClouds last week.

The exo's are hit and miss sometimes too... it could be the positive post coming loose, it could be condensation on the contact point, it could be a piece of wire from the coil leg touching the chamber, and it could be the 510 screw in thing that's not 100% tight.


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I shall recheck everything on the next rebuild. Thanks for the tips.
Would be cool to get it sorted

 

[aktorsyl]

Not sure which batch I have. Got it from NoonClouds last week.


I shall recheck everything on the next rebuild. Thanks for the tips.
Would be cool to get it sorted

Actually the coil wire tips could be the culprit. My first build had them sticking out just a hair, but it was enough to touch the outer cap when they expand on heating. You have to really get in there with the tip of the wire cutters.
Or you can wrap the coil wire all the way around the screw and cut it on the inside.

 

[GerritVisagie]

Stupid question, but what wire are you using??
I've got SS clapton in there now, and my ohms also change as I fire, but I don't get dry hits



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[Amir]

Stupid question, but what wire are you using??
I've got SS clapton in there now, and my ohms also change as I fire, but I don't get dry hits



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No question is stupid... only the people asking the question are stupid. Ok seriously... how much do ur ohms jump by?


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[GerritVisagie]

Stupid question, but what wire are you using??
I've got SS clapton in there now, and my ohms also change as I fire, but I don't get dry hits



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[GerritVisagie]

0.40 - 0.49
More or less.
But it settles back as the coil cools


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[aktorsyl]

0.40 - 0.49
More or less.
But it settles back as the coil cools


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That's not completely abnormal for SS though... well I suppose 0.09 is a bit on the high side, but eh.

 

[GerritVisagie]

Yeah, I don't have issues. I just noticed it does that.


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[Amir]

0.40 - 0.49
More or less.
But it settles back as the coil cools


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No man that's no need to throw the toys out the cot. It's almost negligible. Mine does .8-.81 when hot and then the next time I fire its .8 again. I'm running ni80 aliens


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[GerritVisagie]

No no. I'm not freaking out, I just mean, if @TheV has something other that kanthal, that might be the cause


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[Amir]

No no. I'm not freaking out, I just mean, if @TheV has something other that kanthal, that might be the cause


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Mmm ok... next question please


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[TheV]

Actually the coil wire tips could be the culprit. My first build had them sticking out just a hair, but it was enough to touch the outer cap when they expand on heating. You have to really get in there with the tip of the wire cutters.
Or you can wrap the coil wire all the way around the screw and cut it on the inside.

I just opened it up again. It is definitely not the wire touching the barrel. I actually pushed them in a bit after cutting them off.
I'm seeing between 0.42Ω and 0.47Ω.
Enough for one night. Gonna vape on it as is tomorrow and see how the experience holds out.

 

[Amir]

I just opened it up again. It is definitely not the wire touching the barrel. I actually pushed them in a bit after cutting them off.
I'm seeing between 0.42Ω and 0.47Ω.
Enough for one night. Gonna vape on it as is tomorrow and see how the experience holds out.

As with anything new, patience is key... you'll figure it out soon enough.


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[TheV]

Stupid question, but what wire are you using??
I've got SS clapton in there now, and my ohms also change as I fire, but I don't get dry hits



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I'm running 26ga SS316 at the moment. Perhaps its that?