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Cthulhu RTA V2 by Cthulhu Mod
Cthulhu RTA V2 by Cthulhu Mod

Cthulhu RTA V2 by Cthulhu Mod

Commercial characteristics

  • Sponsor having loaned the product for the magazine: The little Vapoteur
  • Price of the tested product: 44.90 Euros
  • Product category according to its selling price: Mid-range (from 36 to 70 euros)
  • Atomizer type: Classic rebuildable
  • Number of resistances allowed: 2
  • Resistance Type: Classic Reconstructible, Rebuildable Micro Coil, Reconstructible Classic Temperature Controlled, Rebuildable Micro Coil with Temperature Control
  • Type of wicks supported: Silica, Cotton, Fiber Freaks Density 1, Fiber Freaks Density 2, Fiber Freaks Yarn 2 mms, Fiber Freaks Cotton Blend
  • Quantity in milliliters announced by the manufacturer: 4.7

Reviewer comments on business characteristics

Cthulhu is a small atomizer that looks like a déjà vu. Indeed, we immediately notice the similarities with the Kayfun V4, but the comparison does not stop at the aesthetic because the Cthulhu has taken some characteristics of the latter, but also of the Aromamizer at the level of its base. A hybrid that lives up to its name. A priori, the mixture of two great, should announce a superb "beast", between cuttlefish and octopus the Cthulhu has tried to take in its tentacles the best of both.

Its appearance remains sober, its price is correct and its capacity is comfortable with its 4.7ml.

Delivered with two separate trays for assemblies in single or double coils, packaging is generous.
If the association of 2 recognized styles is well negotiated, this ato should announce itself as a superb "beast", so let's continue this test to see what it really is.

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Physical characteristics and felt quality

  • Width or Diameter of the product in mms: 22
  • Length or height of the product in mms as it is sold, but without its drip tip if it is present, and regardless of the length of the connection: 57
  • Weight in grams of the product as sold, with its drip tip if it is present: 65
  • Material composing the product: Stainless steel, Pyrex
  • Form Factor Type: Kayfun / Russian
  • Number of component parts without screws and washers: 9
  • Number of threads: 5
  • Quality of the threads: Average
  • Number of O-rings, Dript-Tip excluded: 5
  • Quality of O-rings present: Sufficient
  • O-ring positions: Drip-Tip Connection, Top Cap - Tank, Bottom Cap - Tank, Other
  • Capacity in milliliters actually usable: 4.7
  • Overall, do you appreciate the quality of manufacture of this product with regard to its price? Yes

Rating of the vapelier as to feelings quality: 4.3 / 5 4.3 5 out of stars

Reviewer's comments on physical characteristics and perceived quality

The atomizer is stainless steel, the material is sufficient, strong enough and comfortable for its usefulness, since the pyrex that serves as a tank takes a large place in the overall look of this atomizer. Moreover, very exposed, the tank makes the Cthulhu fragile and sensitive to the slightest shock (I do not talk about falls).

In terms of threads, we understand the price a little. Slightly difficult element grips but which are screwed in correctly, on the other hand, in use (we will see this a little later), it is not always easy to unscrew the correct thread.

The pin is copper and adjustable, it is screwed into a large hollow screw that maintains the base and Deck (mounting pad on the tray) by inserting between the two, a double ring that also allows to adjust the flow of the liquid.

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A completely removable atomizer with no less than 8 parts besides the drip tip, screws (pin) and additional accessories.

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The tank seals are not of very good quality and tend to deform. The engraving of the monster on the bell is it, well done and the graphics of the letters under the base of the ato is very pretty. All laser engravings are impeccable.

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A set of average design whose quality remains modest, to confirm its price will have to wait to see if the quality of the vape is good and if its use is not too complex.

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Functional features

  • Connection type: 510
  • Adjustable positive stud? Yes, through an adjustment by thread, the assembly will be flush in all cases
  • Presence of air flow regulation? Yes, and variable
  • Diameter in mms maximum of the air regulation possible: 8
  • Minimum diameter in mms of the air regulation possible: 0.5
  • Positioning of the air regulation: Positioning of the air regulation adjustable effectively
  • Atomization chamber type: Bell type
  • Heat dissipation of the product: Normal

Reviewer's comments on functional features

The functional characteristics of this atomizer have been made to provide large volutes of vapor and restore good flavors. It is mainly made for subohm assemblies with 2 air flows on the base, each having a large opening and thus allowing good heat dissipation. Under the resistors, the holes for air circulation are also very wide. The channels of the plate have been largely dug to accommodate a flow of liquid, proportional to your resistance value and thus ensure a good quantity of vapor produced.

Two decks are provided for this Cthulhu in order to realize on the board, a montage in simple coil or in double coils.

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For flush mounting, the pin is made of copper and is screwed into a second screw which maintains 2 main parts but also supplies the positive pole of the battery to the resistance pad. We can therefore consider that this pin is adjustable.
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The top cap is in two parts, by unscrewing the first one accesses three thin and long openings that fill the tank, but it is better to fill with a syringe because the slots are not very wide, however the capacity of the tank and comfortable with 4.7ml

For the flow of e-liquid, it is adjustable via the central ring on the base which is ridged, but it will only be removable if the bell is slightly unscrewed, once adjusted, the arrival of juice will be locked by the final screwing of the bell.

An atomizer that offers a wide range of possibilities of vape to best adapt to the preferences of each vaper on sub ohm mounts, with some complexities of all the same.

Drip-Tip Features

  • Drip tip type: 510 Only
  • Presence of a Drip-Tip? Yes, the vaper can immediately use the product
  • Length and type of drip-tip present: Short
  • Quality of the present drip-tip: Good

Reviewer's comments on the Drip-Tip

Comes with this Cthulhu, it is not one but two drip-tip that are offered. One and stainless steel and the other black PMMA, although the materials are different they have the same shape, rather short with a wide opening.

At the level of the grip in the mouth, they are not unpleasant but have nothing in particular. These are simple, common and average quality drips-tips.

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Evaluation of the packaging

  • Presence of a box accompanying the product: Yes
  • Would you say that the packaging is up to the price of the product? Yes
  • Presence of a user manual? No
  • Is the manual understandable for a non-English speaker? No
  • Does the manual explain ALL features? No

Vapelier's note on packaging: 2 / 5 2 5 out of stars

Reviewer's comments on conditioning

Some atomizers do not especially need instructions, except to provide some clarification on their material, their filling or other. Apart from that, I really regret this lack, because the Cthulhu is still sufficiently complex to require clear information provided by its manufacturer, and mainly on the adjustment of the liquid flow.

In addition, this ato is made up of a number of parts, the instructions would not have been a superfluous element, especially since it is mandatory to market this type of product in contact with electricity, in Europe.

Apart from this lack, I must say that the conditioning itself is quite rich, since it is provided with several additional pieces like the black drip-tip in PMMA, the deck for montages with a single resistance then the accompaniment classic with:

- A Pyrex tank
- A screwdriver
- An Allen key
- A few extra screws
- 4 colored seals (two red and two blue) for the tank
- Several other seals and 2 resistors ready to be mounted

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Appreciations in use

  • Transport facilities with mod of test configuration: Ok for an inside jacket pocket (no deformations)
  • Disassembly and cleaning facilities: Not easy, even taking time
  • Filling facilities: Easy, even standing in the street
  • Easy to change resistors: Easy but requires a workspace to lose nothing
  • Is it possible to use this product throughout the day with several vials of EJuice? Yes perfectly
  • Was there leak after one day of use? No
  • In the event of leaks during the tests, descriptions of the situations in which they occurred:

Vapelier's note on ease of use: 3.7 / 5 3.7 5 out of stars

Reviewer's comments on the use of the product

In use the Cthulhu has an interchangeable tray, one is made for dual resistance assemblies and the other in single coil. The place on each of them is wide and allows beautiful achievements without difficulty. In addition, each decks is equipped with a ring that is unscrewed to keep the wick in place.

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For the change of the plate it is necessary to completely dismantle the lower part of the atomizer. For this we must first unscrew the tank with the bell, then take care of the base by removing the pin and the screw in which it is housed.

Thus we separate 3 main parts: the base, the plate and the intermediate piece (non-slip ridged edge) with a threaded ring on the inside. Now it is easy to change the tray and do the same procedure in the other direction by taking care to fit the notch of the ring facing the lug located on the side of the tray.

Do not screw the last screw that holds the 3 parts, because by screwing it there is a risk of misplacing the threaded ring (which is removable), the one with the notch, which, according to their positioning, can on the one hand, prevent the tank from screwing completely leaving the joint exposed (see photos attached below), on the other hand, prevent the flow of liquid to feed the wick. So, once the three parts are put, we can screw the bell with the tank then insert the screw that will assemble everything.

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To adjust the flow of the liquid, simply unscrew the tank and then raise the striated ring by unscrewing to reduce the flow rate.

A rather barbaric mode of operation for an atomizer that is not really intended for novice vapers.

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The filling is easier, with a top cap in two parts, the one that is screwed on the chimney and the one where we put the drip tip. The latter has on its thread a start to compensate the compression in the tank, like KF4. The first has three openings through which the liquid is poured. Although the handling is simple, the width of the slots is a little too narrow and requires a syringe. To close, simply screw the two pieces.

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Overall, most of the threads are fine but the grip is not always obvious. In addition, it is not always easy to unscrew the right part, since on two occasions when I wanted to access my assembly without emptying my tank, it was actually the top of the chimney that unscrewed instead of the bell and I drained the liquid on the clothes.

For the opening and closing of the air flow, the operation is simple and is done correctly, but when the atomizer is on a box, this manipulation has a more difficult access.
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Side vapor and flavor: It is a superb atomizer which provides a very nice vapor worthy of a piece of equipment such as the Aromamizer, which also has the possibility of changing its tray. For flavors, the principle of having a ring that goes up and down is quite similar to the Kayfun V4 and just like it, the flavors are really good, not exceptional like on a good dripper, but better than with a classic atomizer.

It's a good product overall, after a few accommodations.

Recommendations for use

  • With which type of mod is it advisable to use this product? Electronics AND Mechanics
  • What mod model is it recommended to use this product with? an electro box will be more suitable for subohm assemblies
  • With which type of EJuice is it advisable to use this product? All liquids without problem
  • Description of the test configuration used: double coil with a kanthal of 0.5mm and a resistance of 0.4Ω and single coil at 0.5Ω
  • Description of the ideal configuration with this product: the test configuration is ideal

was the product liked by the reviewer: Yes

Overall average of the Vapelier for this product: 4.3 / 5 4.3 5 out of stars

Link to a video review or blog maintained by the reviewer author of the review

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The mood ticket of the reviewer

With a price that is in the middle of the range, despite the complexity of the base, the hazardous unscrewing and the threads not always at the top, the beautiful flavors, the significant vapor production and the possibility of changing the plate, make Cthulhu, a complex atomizer which unfortunately will not be suitable for beginners in the vape.

Nevertheless, with a very air flow air and sub ohm fixtures, the combination flavor / steam is good and the capacity of the tank with these 4.7ml is appreciable.

The Cthulhu is an atomizer that requires the user to adapt, to master the various aspects and be able to take full advantage of the best that he is able to give him. Too bad that no instructions are provided with this atomizer which is completely removable and which requires some important adjustments.

Sylvie.I

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