Chinese Oddy Clone

[izan]

Mar 5, 2013 5:45:30 GMT maccafan said:

I thought the version 2 oddy brought a base with airflow tracks machined into it allowing it to sit flush along with the ceramic holder changes..

Does the same hold good for the V2 Nautilus/Terminator too?

exactly why I picked up two V2 510ody bases from COV. Sorted.

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[Perpetua]

Of course Greigster . . . I think it might be worth limiting numbers myself?

I'm happy to pay for everything upfront, then collect the monies when I know I've been able to secure the quantities we'd like.


Ps. Got to run now, the dreaded ' w ' word beckons . . . catch you later Greigster.

[maccafan]

Mar 5, 2013 8:49:19 GMT blakey said:

Mar 5, 2013 5:45:30 GMT maccafan said:

I thought the version 2 oddy brought a base with airflow tracks machined into it allowing it to sit flush along with the ceramic holder changes..

Does the same hold good for the V2 Nautilus/Terminator too?

Looking at the pics I've seen macca it doesn't, it seems that they've only upgraded the ceramic housing.
I would like to be wrong though
www.vapor-freak.de/zubehoer/Nautilus-V2-SW

I am sure the V2 base will be along soon and will probably be called the Nautilus/ Terminator 2.5, once the "original" Ody 2.0 dies a death..

This is classic flogging a dead horse me thinks..

[blakey]

Mar 5, 2013 12:54:28 GMT maccafan said:

Mar 5, 2013 8:49:19 GMT blakey said:

Looking at the pics I've seen macca it doesn't, it seems that they've only upgraded the ceramic housing.
I would like to be wrong though
www.vapor-freak.de/zubehoer/Nautilus-V2-SW

I am sure the V2 base will be along soon and will probably be called the Nautilus/ Terminator 2.5, once the "original" Ody 2.0 dies a death..

This is classic flogging a dead horse me thinks..

Probably lol

I'd wait for the grooved base personally, much prefer that upgrade over the ceramic housing which does nothing more than make the thing numpty proof

[Greigster]

Mar 5, 2013 12:54:28 GMT maccafan said:

Mar 5, 2013 8:49:19 GMT blakey said:

Looking at the pics I've seen macca it doesn't, it seems that they've only upgraded the ceramic housing.
I would like to be wrong though
www.vapor-freak.de/zubehoer/Nautilus-V2-SW

I am sure the V2 base will be along soon and will probably be called the Nautilus/ Terminator 2.5, once the "original" Ody 2.0 dies a death..

This is classic flogging a dead horse me thinks..

Not unlike Tesco`s then, perhaps we should wait....plus we would get our clubcard points

[Perpetua]

Mar 5, 2013 12:54:28 GMT maccafan said:

Mar 5, 2013 8:49:19 GMT blakey said:

Looking at the pics I've seen macca it doesn't, it seems that they've only upgraded the ceramic housing.
I would like to be wrong though
www.vapor-freak.de/zubehoer/Nautilus-V2-SW

I am sure the V2 base will be along soon

Funnily enough, I said exactly the same to Greigster before I'd read your post Macca. There's a sense of deja vu with this.

Mar 5, 2013 13:02:20 GMT blakey said:

I'd wait for the grooved base personally, much prefer that upgrade over the ceramic housing which does nothing more than make the thing numpty proof 

* Lubs numpty proof stuff. *

[2risky]

Arise, thread, and do my bidding. Marharharharharhar.

Just wanted to throw in a few comments about the differences between the cheapo (£20 delivered) V1 clones and the Nautilus V2 proper clones (forty quid). I got both, starting with the cheapo one.

Cheapo clone
+ several pre-made wick/wire inserts supplied
+ spare orings of all sizes
+ well made cardboard presentation box
+ awesome vaping flavour at times
+ looks spiffy on a Vamo
- juice flow function doesn't work well, the unit I have usually leaks enough to supply the wick with juice however. You can open the valve to re-wet the wick (with a few structural adjustments, see below), but don't ever suck while the valve is open because all the juice floods out.
- as supplied, two o-rings inside the tank (threaded over the mouthpiece and pushed down before fitting the tank cap) prevent the operation of the flow valve by preventing rotation of the mouthpiece. I found it useful to remove these.
- no instructions, which I regard as impolite
- a lot of gurgling and flooding went on until i worked out exactly how to manage the juice flow valve
- mouthpiece appears to have some chrome finish in places, I guess partly brass underneath, but only SS is visible when assembled.

7/10

Probably my fault, but the steel threading and weight of the mod also deformed and killed the soft brass 510 connector on my Vamo V2. I bought a £3 tank airflow valve from Jason which now protects my faithful old Lavatube, and I'll probably use the same valve to repair the Vamo somehow, it's roughly the correct size.

I also cracked the clear tank, probably by overtightening, so instead of replacing the tank cylinder I bought a Nautilus v2.

Nautilus V2
+ Loads better quality machining and fit
+ juice flow valve works properly, can be left open while vaping
+ V2 design, easier to connect the ground wire
+ no gurgles or flooding yet
- no instructions, no box, no spare rings, no wick assemblies

9/10. I lurve it. Need a clear tank part for the V2 though, easier to judge refills.

[Dan]

Hey guys,

So can I gather that THIS is a safe bet that works well?

How does it compare to THIS?

I'm sorry if this has already been answered but I've only skim read the thread as most of it went over my head

[2risky]

Aug 18, 2013 3:38:14 GMT Dan said:

Hey guys,

So can I gather that THIS is a safe bet that works well?

How does it compare to THIS?

I'm sorry if this has already been answered but I've only skim read the thread as most of it went over my head

To the first question, I know the short Nautilus V2, bought from the same place, is a good solid bit of kit, so I suppose the longer version will be too; it's identical except for a longer mouthpiece and tank.
Idk the Hercules.

They can be a bit fiddly. Wick + 2 kinds of wire needed. If that part goes over your head I respectfully suggest you don't buy one just yet. Plenty of how-to videos about though. 

[Perpetua]

Aug 18, 2013 3:38:14 GMT Dan said:

Hey guys,

So can I gather that THIS is a safe bet that works well?

How does it compare to THIS?

I'm sorry if this has already been answered but I've only skim read the thread as most of it went over my head

All of the GG clones I've bought from Vapor Freak have been of a very high quality, I've been delighted . . . there's a learning curve coiling them for sure Dan, Billy at Grey Haze sells the ready spliced res and non res wires at a very reasonable price which makes coiling considerably easier.

He has sold out for the moment, but hopefully will get some more in quickly as he did after the last sell out:

greyhaze.co.uk/products/no-resistence-to-resistence-coil-wire-ready-made

[Dan]

Thankyou 2risky Perpetua

Looking for my next step from the kayfuns and these seem to be a good step..

Ps, 2risky.. it's not so much the joining of the wires.. it was more of the will the v1 fit this v2 kind of talk that went wayward.. slotted bases..

I'm quite savvy but this was just gibberish to someone who has no experience with the oddy!

[Perpetua]

Aug 18, 2013 12:22:52 GMT Dan said:

Thankyou 2risky Perpetua

Looking for my next step from the kayfuns and these seem to be a good step..

Ps, 2risky.. it's not so much the joining of the wires.. it was more of the will the v1 fit this v2 kind of talk that went wayward.. slotted bases..

I'm quite savvy but this was just gibberish to someone who has no experience with the oddy!

If you get one, go for the V2 Dan . . . whilst the differences aren't huge, they're enough to make it easier to coil as well as the slotted base for better airflow.

The ceramic and holder is re-designed on the V2, like the GG Odysseus and make it considerably more straightforward for coiling.

[Dan]

Aug 18, 2013 12:42:42 GMT Perpetua said:

Aug 18, 2013 12:22:52 GMT Dan said:

Thankyou 2risky Perpetua

Looking for my next step from the kayfuns and these seem to be a good step..

Ps, 2risky.. it's not so much the joining of the wires.. it was more of the will the v1 fit this v2 kind of talk that went wayward.. slotted bases..

I'm quite savvy but this was just gibberish to someone who has no experience with the oddy!

If you get one, go for the V2 Dan . . . whilst the differences aren't huge, they're enough to make it easier to coil as well as the slotted base for better airflow.

The ceramic and holder is re-designed on the V2, like the GG Odysseus and make it considerably more straightforward for coiling.

Sounds like a plan! Thankyou!

[Perpetua]

Aug 18, 2013 12:51:18 GMT Dan said:

Aug 18, 2013 12:42:42 GMT Perpetua said:

If you get one, go for the V2 Dan . . . whilst the differences aren't huge, they're enough to make it easier to coil as well as the slotted base for better airflow.

The ceramic and holder is re-designed on the V2, like the GG Odysseus and make it considerably more straightforward for coiling.

Sounds like a plan! Thankyou!

YW Dan . . . worth picking up a couple of spare ceramics also as they can get brittle over a period of time.

[2risky]

V2 design is a lot better imo. Less mucking about trying to get a connection.
I'll grab a couple of ceramics, thanks Perps. Is there a UK source for them do you know (shopping guru )? The postage from Germany is a bit steep for small, cheap items.