My understanding of the SR-74 is that it is the same thing as a SR-71 but the two parts which cause most user frustration have been modified so that they are "foolproof"
If this is the case and it is otherwise functionally the same it should be every bit "the best" as the SR71 is!
There's the washer and the self-adjusting post, but IIRC the rod has to be changed also, to one that's not quite as hot running. Or it could be a mis-remembering on my part. Wouldn't be the first time.
Guys hopefully i'll have a core soon but there's no denying that batteries are still necessary...
I bought a EFEST LUC V4 charger about a month ago and its been great to me.
All 4 slots charge separately and have a screen to show the voltage. comes with a car charger too which was the reason i was looking into these in the first place.
but more importantly, with the persei stock charger, it might take well over 5 hours to charge a very depleted 18650. the V4 charges them in almost no time! I charge my batteries in 0.5 amp mode because I heard that keeps them healthier but it can also be used in 1A or 2A but that's for 2**** style batteries,
i have not tried out any other "fancy" chargers like this one but i'm very glad i did for $25... i guess they are usually $35+ but this place sells them for $25 and shipping. its where i got mine at least.
http://trianglevape.com/efest-luc-v4-4-bay-charger-w-car-adapter/
Yes im still hitting my Persei every day with the Sony VTC4's!!!
This is why!!!
AwIf I were to upgrade from the stock 18350's, which ones should I go with?
@THC SCIENTIFIC, For those of us that want to stay with the original SR-71, will we be able to get the old style white rods going forward or would we need to stock up now? Also, will there be different black rods, or will those be the same for the 71 and 74?
@THC SCIENTIFIC I have been wondering this also. I plan on keeping my 2 SR-71s as SR-71s and I hope W9 keeps the original white rod available. If they are not going to be available in the future I would buy 6 SR-71 white rods right now for spares.
If the upcoming SR-74 proves out I will buy them outright rather than upgrade my SR-71s.
@ataxian When you get your test SR-74 I'd appreciate your comments about 2 aspects of it that I am really anxious about. First is the reduced power level. 30 watts vs the SR-71's u40 watts. Since I use an Iris I can vary the
power level on my SR-71s. I've found that I usually vape my concentrates at 30 to 40 watts. So a 30 watt limit seems marginal to me. I've been setting my Iris to 30 watts the past few weeks to try to get used to the lower power but I usually find myself bumping up the power.
Second is the new screw-on top cap. I wonder if this will be more of a hassle than it is worth. I've never had an issue with the press on top cap and it seems the press-on top cap would be easier to deal with when refiling the cartridge.
my SR-71s!
Hedo
Hey guys,
I've been looking at the Persei for a while but there's so many different websites selling them and claiming different things, and versions plus attachments so I have no idea what I'm doing.
I want to smoke the following:
What version do I need to buy, and what attachments do I need, and how will it all work out?
- E-Liquid Refill Oils
- Dry herbs
Thanks in advance. Budget is $100-200
The BENDER is a deluxe attachment. I love it however it's not a everyday run around town device. I use it at home! Not for everybody.http://www.w9tech.com/the-bender-loose-leaf-tobacco-chamber/
Furthermore, the Bender isnt for novice users. It takes some practice and technique to use it properly and its all glass so its fragile. Then again it probably gives you some of the purest and best tasting vapor out of any "portable" flower vape.
Im thinking you are better off with two separate vapes. One for juice and one for flowers. We can help more if you list further criteria.
Kiss cart improves with the Ti version greatly. Your in for a surprise. :-)
The performance is better on the Ti?
How so?
If I were to upgrade from the stock 18350's, which ones should I go with?
AW
Efest might make good chargers but i wont use their batteries.
But that required me to press shift again..Let's be clear about this. "AW" is upper case, it's Andy Wong or somesuch and is a brand name of batteries (actually he's a broker, he does't make anything, but buys and 'marks' the best available.
You want his brand IMR type batteries, not the more common LiIon types if you want the best battery for this sort of application (although at a lower capacity). For this use, 1600 mAh AW IMR 18650s at the top of the pile (and come with oval AW logo stickers):
http://www.lighthound.com/AW-IMR18650-1600mAh-LiMN-rechargeable-lithium-battery_p_2797.html
The 'better' 2000 mAh versions ones are not quite as hot, even if for a longer time.
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While I completely agree with your recommendation to use the AW's, I have never had a problem with my Efest batteries.AW
Efest might make good chargers but i wont use their batteries.
Guys hopefully i'll have a core soon but there's no denying that batteries are still necessary...
I bought a EFEST LUC V4 charger about a month ago and its been great to me.
All 4 slots charge separately and have a screen to show the voltage. comes with a car charger too which was the reason i was looking into these in the first place.
but more importantly, with the persei stock charger, it might take well over 5 hours to charge a very depleted 18650. the V4 charges them in almost no time! I charge my batteries in 0.5 amp mode because I heard that keeps them healthier but it can also be used in 1A or 2A but that's for 2**** style batteries,
i have not tried out any other "fancy" chargers like this one but i'm very glad i did for $25... i guess they are usually $35+ but this place sells them for $25 and shipping. its where i got mine at least.
http://trianglevape.com/efest-luc-v4-4-bay-charger-w-car-adapter/
Yes im still hitting my Persei every day with the Sony VTC4's!!!
This is why!!!
But that required me to press shift again..
While I completely agree with your recommendation to use the AW's, I have never had a problem with my Efest batteries.
I have 2 AW 18650 1600mAh that have been in rotation with 4 EFest 18350's and 2 Efest 18650's for right at a year now and I can't tell a difference between any of the 18650's.
Did I get lucky with my Efest's? Was I unlucky with my AW's? All I know for sure is they are all still kicking strong and put out some serious power.
I am not trying to say that Efest is as good as AW batteries just that most people would have a very hard time telling the difference in most cases.
I do strongly recommend the AW batteries though.
Ya you know it wasn't intentional.I'd heard you were "shiftless" but to be honest didn't understand what that meant.
Thanks for clearing it up.
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