The Lemo RTA: A Build With Pics

[BNEAT]

Using a 50/50 juice, mouth to lung hits, I Vape at 4.4. I refill the 5 ML tank average twice a day and change coils 2 to 3 times a week. IMHO the BVC lose their flavor after 5 (apx) tanks.

I think I'll start with the full size Lemo. Is 28 gauge still the best for me?

I read where someone was getting organic cotton from CVS. Can someone suggest a better place to buy it?
Thanks

You'll definitely want the full size if you go through that much juice! LOL

The air flow on a Lemo is really open, and being a lung hitter, I really don't know how well it works for you guys. I'm sure someone will chime-in here and let you know. I'm assuming you mean 4.4volts, so I guess you're in the 10-15 watt range, so 28awg would probably work alright in my opinion (26awg takes forever to heat up at that power, 30awg might be better, but it's a little harder to wick without messing up your coil)

Cotton works fine, but you'll be re-wicking every other day, at best! I use Rayon because it stays clean longer and it doesn't taste like a wet t-shirt.
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...ck-better-flow-flavor-saturation-nic-hit.html

 

[TheKiwi]

ROOOOAR. Went in a rampage at harbor freight.

Time to open up that airholes


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[Bjorhyn]

ROOOOAR. Went in a rampage at harbor freight.

Time to open up that airholes


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Pics!!

Piiiiiiiiiiiics!

Preferably of the actual rampage, but I'll settle for air holes too.

 

[Bjorhyn]

The ultrasonic made no difference on my Lemo threads. I still have that superbly irritating gap.

I guess as long as the ohms read stable, I shouldn't care about it.
A test of 'go with the flow'-ness, not my strong suit.

 

[TheKiwi]

Pics!!

Piiiiiiiiiiiics!

Preferably of the actual rampage, but I'll settle for air holes too.

Here's my first airhole. Looks ugly as hell

Second is a little nicer

GONNA do that to all four and see how it vapes


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[Bjorhyn]

Here's my first airhole. Looks ugly as hell

Second is a little nicer

GONNA do that to all four and see how it vapes


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Ugly is fine, as long as it works!

 

[Katya]

I guess you're in the 10-15 watt range, so 28awg would probably work alright in my opinion (26awg takes forever to heat up at that power, 30awg might be better, but it's a little harder to wick without messing up your coil)

Cotton works fine, but you'll be re-wicking every other day, at best! I use Rayon because it stays clean longer and it doesn't taste like a wet t-shirt.
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...ck-better-flow-flavor-saturation-nic-hit.html

29 awg is nice too for MTL vapers.

 

[Katya]

ROOOOAR. Went in a rampage at harbor freight.

Time to open up that airholes


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Kiwi, why are you enlarging those holes?

 

[TheKiwi]

Kiwi, why are you enlarging those holes?

MOAR AIRFLOWWWW.

I gotta say. I've opened up all 4. The increase in airflow is noticeable but not that significant. Might have to really increase the slots.


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[cjpeltz]

Have two Lemos and LOVE them. Recently stumbled on a YouTube video out there comparing Lemo to the Subtank Mini, and the Mini crushed it. Im not up for dishing out $40 just yet...Any Lemo lovers try the Subtank Mini and can offer their thoughts?

 

[RedheadedBStarD]

When wicked correctly are air bubbles forming from both channels for you guys & gals, or just one? I've rewicked a couple times now and it always ends up preferring one side, or the other for ventilation.

 

[WeirdWillie]

Have two Lemos and LOVE them. Recently stumbled on a YouTube video out there comparing Lemo to the Subtank Mini, and the Mini crushed it. Im not up for dishing out $40 just yet...Any Lemo lovers try the Subtank Mini and can offer their thoughts?

Neither the sub-tank, Atlantis, or the Delta II can touch the Lemo for flavor, even in the RBA mode the sub-tank and Delta II mute the flavors.
No matter how I build them, kanthal or Ni200, RBA or heads they still have a muted flavor.
Of the three Clearo's the Delta II had the best air flow (whistles like a mad teapot) and flavor, but nowhere near the Lemo in regards to flavor.
**Note** the RBA deck for the Delta II is exactly the same size as a kayfun.
My recommendation is stay with the Lemo for flavor, but if you just have to spend money on a clearo, go with the Delta II.

 

[WeirdWillie]

When wicked correctly are air bubbles forming from both channels for you guys & gals, or just one? I've rewicked a couple times now and it always ends up preferring one side, or the other for ventilation.

I never pay any attention to bubbles.
Is your wick keeping up?

 

[jhhollier]

Willie - is the Lemo your favorite current RTA? Have you tried the Aqua V2, Kayfun V4 or Rose V2 and if so how does it compare in your opinion? Just bored and curious. I've got the Aqua V2 and Kayfun V4 and enjoy them both quite a bit. I think that both are comparable to the Lemo flavor wise. I think what I need to do is build all three identical and throw the same juice in all three and give it a little taste test. Might do that later tonight. Haven't had a chance to try the Rose V2 yet but I hear it's great. The Silverplay is working nicely for me as well, finally got a dual coil build to work, kind of excited.

 

[Katya]

Neither the sub-tank, Atlantis, or the Delta II can touch the Lemo for flavor, even in the RBA mode the sub-tank and Delta II mute the flavors.
No matter how I build them, kanthal or Ni200, RBA or heads they still have a muted flavor.
Of the three Clearo's the Delta II had the best air flow (whistles like a mad teapot) and flavor, but nowhere near the Lemo in regards to flavor.
**Note** the RBA deck for the Delta II is exactly the same size as a kayfun.
My recommendation is stay with the Lemo for flavor, but if you just have to spend money on a clearo, go with the Delta II.

Willie, have you tried the mini Erlkonigin clone from Fasttech, by any chance? If so, how does the Lemo compare?

I'm a diehard MTL, low wattage vaper, still on the fence about the Lemo. But getting awfully close to getting one.

 

[jhhollier]

Willie, have you tried the mini Erlkonigin clone from Fasttech, by any chance? If so, how does the Lemo compare?

I'm a diehard MTL, low wattage vaper, still on the fence about the Lemo. But getting awfully close to getting one.

You can close the airflow down pretty well on the Lemo. I MTL it at times with no problem.

 

[cigatron]

Have two Lemos and LOVE them. Recently stumbled on a YouTube video out there comparing Lemo to the Subtank Mini, and the Mini crushed it. Im not up for dishing out $40 just yet...Any Lemo lovers try the Subtank Mini and can offer their thoughts?

I not liking the minisub for juice delivery reasons. Can't get it to chain above 25w consistantly. Maybe I just need to work on my wicking, dunno. The build and wicking is the same as my Lemo but I can chain my Lemo at 45w.

Note: The Subtank Mini has way better airflow than the original Subtank in RBA mode. Even more than the Lemo imo. So the potential is there.

 

[RedheadedBStarD]

I never pay any attention to bubbles.
Is your wick keeping up?

It keeps up down around 15-16 watts, but can't keep up if I go any higher and chain vape. I don't actually enjoy vaping at higher wattages (currently on a .9 ohm, 3.5 mm ID spaced coil made with the wire that came with the Lemo Drop). Just still in the experimentation phase and wanted to see what blowing clouds is like lol.

 

[Bjorhyn]

Have two Lemos and LOVE them. Recently stumbled on a YouTube video out there comparing Lemo to the Subtank Mini, and the Mini crushed it. Im not up for dishing out $40 just yet...Any Lemo lovers try the Subtank Mini and can offer their thoughts?

I have several Lemos, a standard Subtank, and a mini Sub.
I prefer the Lemos in almost every aspect.
The Lemo has much better flavor, much better airflow, a larger build deck, and between comparable builds I'm getting more vapor production.
The advantage the Subs have over it are they're easier to fill.

The mini Sub RBA deck does give better airflow than the stock coil insert, but even then it's not as good as the Lemo.


However, these are my opinions and should in no way keep you from making your own decisions.

 

[Bjorhyn]

I not liking the minisub for juice delivery reasons. Can't get it to chain above 25w consistantly. Maybe I just need to work on my wicking, dunno. The build and wicking is the same as my Lemo but I can chain my Lemo at 45w.

Note: The Subtank Mini has way better airflow than the original Subtank in RBA mode. Even more than the Lemo imo. So the potential is there.

Mind me asking what kind of build you're using in your Lemo?
I've had recent issues trying to get it to wick efficiently at 40-50w.