Dual Coil attys - every one's different...

[johncellario]

It is disapointing how the quality control on attys has never been solved. My first dual coil atty, inside the dual coil tank was a fire breathing dragon that gave a constant vape every time, a VERY strong throat hit every time, and even when it started to fade, when used with the booster, it worked just as well.

Sadly, the replacement dual coil atty I ordered, to replace the first was a let down. Weak throat hit from the start and one week later it's never really kicked into life as good as the first. The Dual coil atty and now the DCT have become my favourite weapon of choice but I just wish someone would solve this reliability issue.

What's the point in buying a Torpedo or a Provari etc when the weak point in any device is the unreliability, performance wise, of the atty.

I believe TW are going into manufacturing their own soon, hopefully solving this problem.

[barryfinlay]

I share your frustration, I put a new catromizer in this morning and on the way home from work it just died, can not get anything from it. The original one lasted a week.  I bought a pack of 4 replacements and so far none of them have performed like the original one that came with the hardware.

[jeffj4873]

Only problem I have ever had so far is a cartomiser melted the inhale tube in the middle and had to replace it. Compared to what I used to use the, DCT is GREAT!

[Tahir]

Have bought 5 dual coil attys, only 1 worked well - never bought them again.
(For that reason the DCT is out for me)

Have bought 3 tornado t attys, none worked well - never bought them again.

Tried the Ce3, I don't like the refill method - never bought them again

Have bought countless CE2's ultimate clearos, all worked well bar 1 (loose solder joint
which I fixed) - will keep buying more.

There are definite quality control issues with some of the above - some folks
come in here and rave about them - others say they don't work well.

I've just been unlucky with the dual coil attys and the tornado t attys.

[johncellario]

This leads me to think that the dual coil atty supplied when you buy the DCT is different (and superior) to the replacement attys. Could TW shed any light as to whether they are indeed the same product?

[Kenneth131]

johncellario I would say these are exactly the same. replacements and the ones in the tank when you get it and from the same supplier. I would say that the attys could be from different production runs so they will differ slightly especially if their supplier of materials changed their stock slightly.

I have 3 attys, one that came with the tank and the other two were bought on their own. All perform just fine.

[The Vape Escape]

I would tend to agree with Kenneth. Whilst I think that the atties can vary considerably, I don't think that there is a special set of cartos that come pre fitted inside when you buy a DCT. I've got through 3 now including the one that came with it but they've all been roughly the same?  maybe I've been lucky or maybe you've been unlucky? Guess TW might clarify the situation at some point.  Conversely, I've got a multipack of DCC's that we're going cheap.. Which I've not managed to have any luck with yet..  Still got 3 more of those left to try though? 

[jeffj4873]

I am kinda figuring that each individual has their own preferance. Find one you like and stick with it. I never try to fix what isn't broke. I swear by DCT's

[johncellario]

It does seem hit and miss as the above posts say...some people have no issues with DC quality and consistency and some do...but that's my point - some work great and some just don't. It shouldn't be rocket science on the manufacturers part to figure out where the inconsistency lies....i.e. differing materials suppliers, the day shift versus the night shift or whatever.

[jeffj4873]

My Rocket Scientist little sister would agree John, and most of her fellow NASA employees

[jurgen]

My Tornado and the Dual Coil XL LR atomizers have worked well for me so far. I .just received 12 more. I refill for 3 days (3ml daily) and put them aside. Nothing better as a new one. Works like a charm. I use 50%PG/50%VG and 36 mg nicotine juice. Good throat hit and vape. The third day they get weak and i just take a new one. So far so good, but I will report if I walk into any problems. Have ordered me a hand held steamer and will try to clean the old ones when it arrives next week. (Amazon, 25 dollar). 

[jeffj4873]

Jurgen, your using the same assy as me. I have had to replace the cartomiser twice. otherwise it is great. The carts seem to burn out if not careful

[jurgen]

Yeah, Jeff, I am still happy but my new batch of cartos had just one which leaked and ended up in the trash. One of many, no problem. I never let them burn out. The first difference in taste I drop 16 drops and that lasts  me for a while. Nothing better as new one, so...

[jeffj4873]

I'm with you on that. A new carto is the best thing. I have always tried to diagnosis why I lost the last one though.
One I never figured out. I think the hole needs to be larger that 1MM though

[barryfinlay]

Well my first batch of 4 were a disaster. Got another batch the other day and they are performing well.  What I would suggest is to prime them more that they suggest (10-20 drops).  I put just over 30 in my ones and left them for a couple of hours before using them and they are working a treat. For me the DCT are the best devices I have used to date. I have tried many others but these just produce a superior taste and vape.

[jurgen]

Next investment will be a DCT. Have to try........

[tommyc]

I checked the size of the 1m/m hole and it was .003 undersize. After cleaning it out with the correct size drill it worked much better. I then enlarged it another .003 and it
improved some more . 1m/m = .039 and I am using an atty with a .042 hole and I am having less problems with the atty drying up. I use a 50-50 VG,PG mix and the larger
hole seems to help. It would be nice if the hole was at least the correct size to start with.I suspect that the fact that made in USA is not on the box is the reason. I think I will continue with the DCT until something better comes along. When they work right they work good.