I recently received my new Fogger V3 from Focalecig.com, and while some users loved the Fogger V2, many more hated it. Having used both the V2, and V3, I can tell you that the V3 is much improved over the prior versions of the Fogger.
The most obvious differences are the change in size with the Fogger V3 coming in at 23.7mm (V2 22mm), the addition of a windowed stainless steel tank protector, and a raised outer lip on the base which now covers the appearance of the black oring at the base of the glass tank portion.
The least obvious changes are those that can only be seen when taking the Fogger V3 apart, and these include: a threaded stainless steel inner top cover for the glass tank, which screws down on the chimney top (V2 was press fit), a slightly larger building deck, with taller positive and negative post, and unobstructed air flow through the four air holes on the base of the device.
While many users of the Fogger V2 experienced issues with constant flooding, and leaking, my biggest problem with the V2 was that the four air holes in the base are actually obstructed by a delrin insulator underneath the building deck, and therefore does not allow sufficient airflow into the device for adequate vapor production frustrating. I used a cotton build on the V2, which when built properly, prevented flooding/gurgling (provided that you fill it with airflow ring closed), it produced great flavor, and throat hit, yet the vapor production was dismal more frustrating.
This has been corrected in the lastest Fogger V3, and let me you tell it has made all the difference in the world, I am now fogging with the Fogger. This device is finally performing the way that a good RBA should. It is also interesting to note that while the Fogger V2 produced a sweeter vape, regardless of e liquid used, the Fogger V3 produces a true flavor from your e liquid, which is neither super sweet, nor muted.
TIPS AND TRICKS :
1. The Fogger V3 (and V2) performs best with a cotton build IMO. I am including a youtube link to a building demonstration that is very similar to how my built my Fogger v3. how i cotton wick my fogger v2 atomizer - YouTube
2. I recommend building OFF of your device. Using one hand to hold the base, and the other hand to secure your leads, I have found to be much easier. I also wick my coil prior to installing (make sure to oxide the coil prior to wicking to stiffen it up), and then I use the long cotton legs, gripped on both sides of the device to hold my centered coil in place as I wrap and secure the leads.
3. Make sure that your cotton legs are long enough to push back into the base to create a dam within the deck, and to extend through the wicking slots on the base, on both sides. Remember to keep the center air hole unobstructed by the cotton dam within the deck.
4. Make sure you completely close the air flow ring prior to filling your tank. Failure to do so is guaranteed to cause flooding, and leaking.
5. Please note that the vacuum within the tank works very much the way an Evod does, in that once the tank is at 1/3 full, it will begin to flood, so topping this device off at about ½ full is highly recommended.
6. You may experience some condensation under the protective sleeve and outer top cap during use. You may at first think your device is leaking, but unless it is also gurgling, it is just condensation.
My oh my, what a difference a new version can make! The Fogger V3 is definitely an improvement over the prior two versions. I am very happy, and satisfied with the looks, and performance of the Fogger V3, and would have no problem recommending this device to RBA lovers. If you are a collector of vape gear, this one should definitely have a place in your collection.
The most obvious differences are the change in size with the Fogger V3 coming in at 23.7mm (V2 22mm), the addition of a windowed stainless steel tank protector, and a raised outer lip on the base which now covers the appearance of the black oring at the base of the glass tank portion.
The least obvious changes are those that can only be seen when taking the Fogger V3 apart, and these include: a threaded stainless steel inner top cover for the glass tank, which screws down on the chimney top (V2 was press fit), a slightly larger building deck, with taller positive and negative post, and unobstructed air flow through the four air holes on the base of the device.
While many users of the Fogger V2 experienced issues with constant flooding, and leaking, my biggest problem with the V2 was that the four air holes in the base are actually obstructed by a delrin insulator underneath the building deck, and therefore does not allow sufficient airflow into the device for adequate vapor production frustrating. I used a cotton build on the V2, which when built properly, prevented flooding/gurgling (provided that you fill it with airflow ring closed), it produced great flavor, and throat hit, yet the vapor production was dismal more frustrating.
This has been corrected in the lastest Fogger V3, and let me you tell it has made all the difference in the world, I am now fogging with the Fogger. This device is finally performing the way that a good RBA should. It is also interesting to note that while the Fogger V2 produced a sweeter vape, regardless of e liquid used, the Fogger V3 produces a true flavor from your e liquid, which is neither super sweet, nor muted.
TIPS AND TRICKS :
1. The Fogger V3 (and V2) performs best with a cotton build IMO. I am including a youtube link to a building demonstration that is very similar to how my built my Fogger v3. how i cotton wick my fogger v2 atomizer - YouTube
2. I recommend building OFF of your device. Using one hand to hold the base, and the other hand to secure your leads, I have found to be much easier. I also wick my coil prior to installing (make sure to oxide the coil prior to wicking to stiffen it up), and then I use the long cotton legs, gripped on both sides of the device to hold my centered coil in place as I wrap and secure the leads.
3. Make sure that your cotton legs are long enough to push back into the base to create a dam within the deck, and to extend through the wicking slots on the base, on both sides. Remember to keep the center air hole unobstructed by the cotton dam within the deck.
4. Make sure you completely close the air flow ring prior to filling your tank. Failure to do so is guaranteed to cause flooding, and leaking.
5. Please note that the vacuum within the tank works very much the way an Evod does, in that once the tank is at 1/3 full, it will begin to flood, so topping this device off at about ½ full is highly recommended.
6. You may experience some condensation under the protective sleeve and outer top cap during use. You may at first think your device is leaking, but unless it is also gurgling, it is just condensation.
My oh my, what a difference a new version can make! The Fogger V3 is definitely an improvement over the prior two versions. I am very happy, and satisfied with the looks, and performance of the Fogger V3, and would have no problem recommending this device to RBA lovers. If you are a collector of vape gear, this one should definitely have a place in your collection.
