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Double Barrel by Squid Industries
Double Barrel by Squid Industries

Double Barrel by Squid Industries

 

Commercial characteristics

  • Sponsor having loaned the product for the magazine: Oxygen
  • Price of the tested product: 115 Euros
  • Product category according to its selling price: High end (from 81 to 120 euros)
  • Mod type: Variable power electronics
  • Is the mod telescopic? No
  • Maximum power: 150 watts
  • Maximum voltage: -
  • Minimum value in Ohms resistance for a start: 0.1

Reviewer comments on business characteristics

Squid Industries presents us an original box in the shape of a double gun barrel. This same manufacturer had presented his Peacemaker dripper in the shape of a revolver barrel, the firearms are a source of inspiration characteristic of the manufacturer and offer an “explosive” aesthetic but an easy to use set.

This box offers a power capacity ranging from 5W to 150W and accepts a resistance value between 0.1 and 3Ω. The least we can say is that it is not complicated, no superfluous adjustments, no possibility of vape in temperature control, no adjustment buttons but just a switch that can control the necessary settings because this box remains targeted for vapers that use only the power mode. Simple, minimalist but very effective abilities.

In addition to its unusual shape, it is also compact and ergonomics fits perfectly in the palm of the hand.

Physical characteristics and felt quality

  • Width or Product Diameter in mm: 42 x 24
  • Product Length or Height in mm: 90
  • Product weight in grams: 265
  • Material constituting the product: Stainless steel
  • Form Factor Type: Side-by-Side Tubes - Vamo Mukey Double Barrel Type
  • Decorative style: Classic
  • Quality of decoration: Good
  • Is the coating of the mod sensitive to fingerprints? No
  • All components of this mod seem well assembled? Yes
  • Fire button position: Lateral near the top cap
  • Fire button type: Mechanical plastic on contact rubber
  • Number of buttons making up the interface, including touch zones if they are present: 1
  • User interface button type: No other button
  • Quality of interface button (s): Not applicable interface button
  • Number of parts in the product: 2
  • Number of threads: 1
  • Quality of the threads: Very good
  • 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: 4.4 / 5 4.4 5 out of stars

Reviewer's comments on physical characteristics and perceived quality

The atypical shape of a double barreled shotgun, coated with black paint, is not particularly sensitive to fingerprints but its stainless steel composition is felt in the weight which, with the two batteries, is not negligible at 266grs.

If, overall, the paint is matte, the touch is perfectly smooth and soft, very pleasant in hand. With well rounded edges, it remains comfortable in the grip and fits perfectly to the palm.

The "8" shaped top-cap accepts atomizers with a maximum diameter of 24mm while in the other part of "8" a small LCD screen is embedded and displays 4 information: the charge of the battery, the power applied, the value of the resistance and the voltage of vape.

Under the box, a sliding hatch for inserting batteries. The polarity is clearly displayed but, to close, you will have to arm yourself with patience because the design principle is questionable. This is the biggest weak point of this mod, a system which is not really practical and which seems a little fragile, especially since there is no way to recharge the batteries without taking them out for them. place in a charger.


On the front, the Double Cannon is equipped with a wheel positioned on the top of the box and which is also spring-mounted to switch but also to adjust the power. On the rest of the length of the front panel is engraved the name of the manufacturer, "SQUID INDUSTRIES".

The only is single button is a serrated dial which is convenient for changing the power. The notches are effective as the switch which reacts perfectly to each pressure. We note the presence of the number “12” several times on the button, a reminder of the 12 caliber of Riot Guns without doubt… 

The brass pin is shaped like a spring-mounted nut and can fit all atomizers to make them flush.

Functional features

  • Type of chipset used: Owner
  • Connection type: 510
  • Adjustable positive stud? Yes, through a spring.
  • Lock system ? No
  • Quality of the locking system: None
  • Features offered by the mod: Display of the charge of the batteries, Display of the resistance value, Protection against short circuits from the atomizer, Protection against reverse polarity of the batteries, Display of the current vape voltage , Display of the power of the current vape, Fixed protection against overheating of the atomizer resistors, Variable protection against overheating of the atomizer resistors
  • Accusability: 18650
  • Does the mod support stacking? No
  • Number of batteries supported: 2
  • Does the mod retain its configuration without batteries? Yes
  • Does the mod offer a recharge feature? No recharge function offered by the mod
  • Is the recharge function passthrough? No recharge function offered by the mod
  • Does the mode offer a Power Bank function? No power bank function offered by the mod
  • Does the mode offer other functions? No other function offered by the mod
  • Presence of air flow regulation? No, nothing is planned to feed an atomizer from the bottom
  • Maximum diameter in mm of compatibility with an atomizer: 24
  • Accuracy of the output power at full charge of the battery: Good, there is a tiny difference between the requested power and the real power
  • Accuracy of the output voltage at full charge of the battery: Excellent, there is no difference between the requested voltage and the actual voltage

Vapelier's note regarding functional characteristics: 2.8 / 5 2.8 5 out of stars

Reviewer's comments on functional features

The functions are therefore succinct:

- You only have a variable power mode on a scale of 5W to 150W
- Resistances accepted range from 0.1 to 3Ω
- Screen orientation is possible
- The pin, mounted on spring, adjusts with the associated atomizer
- The screen offers a nice visibility despite its size, thanks to a pronounced contrast 
- The power change is made by 1W on each notch.

It is not possible to lock the power setting of the box but, for ignition, simply press the switch five times and it turns off in the same way.

There is no recharge function either. No excess with the Double Barrel, nevertheless the necessary protections are assured against:

- Short circuits
- Reversing the polarity of the batteries
- The resistance values ​​too high or too low
- Overheating

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? Can do better
  • Presence of a user manual? Yes
  • Is the manual understandable for a non-English speaker? No
  • Does the manual explain ALL features? No

Vapelier's note on packaging: 2.5 / 5 2.5 5 out of stars

Reviewer's comments on conditioning

As for the features, packaging is restricted. In a rigid cardboard box, we find the box set in a black postform foam and a notice in English that does not provide much information.

Packaging there too, which stops at the bare minimum, because a more detailed notice would have been welcome given the price.

Appreciations in use

  • Transport facilities with the test atomizer: Ok for an inside jacket pocket (no deformations)
  • Disassembly and cleaning facilities: Super simple, even blind in the dark!
  • Easy to change the batteries: Easy, even standing in the street
  • Did the mod heat up? No
  • Has there been any erratic behavior after a day of use? No
  • Description of situations in which the product has experienced erratic behavior

Vapelier's rating in terms of ease of use: 5/5 5 5 out of stars

Reviewer's comments on the use of the product

The use is relatively simple and easy, just put your atomizer already mounted, set the appropriate power and switch to vaper having lit the box by five successive presses on the switch.

Three presses change the screen rotation. Five presses therefore turn off the mod. The dial is flexible and convenient to change the power value by turning it.

For the change of the batteries, the hatch is quite difficult to open and to close again. Although the principle of sliding is easy, when the batteries are in their home, it is difficult to have an effective trap that slides spontaneously and it hangs too often.

Side vape and output power, the feeling seems to me more than suitable. The box reacts very well and provides correct power at both 30W and 120W according to my various tests.

Recommendations for use

  • Type of batteries used during the tests: 18650
  • Number of batteries used during the tests: 2
  • With what type of atomizer is it advisable to use this product? Dripper, Classic fiber, Sub-ohm assembly, Genesis-type rebuildable
  • With which model of atomizer is it advisable to use this product? An atomizer with a diameter less than or equal to 24mm
  • Description of the test configuration used: with the exotic double-coil Tsunami from 0.1 ohm to 120W and on a clapton to 30W for 1 ohm
  • Description of the ideal configuration with this product: There are none in particular

was the product liked by the reviewer: Bof, it's not the craze

Overall average of the Vapelier for this product: 3.7 / 5 3.7 5 out of stars

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The mood ticket of the reviewer

The Double Barrel Squid Industry is a box ready to vape without any adjustment. It is intended for consumers who use the power mode only and who wish to quietly go on reasonable values ​​while keeping a good autonomy with the two batteries.

Are also concerned those who wish to practice the cloud with very low resistances to vape at powers of more than 100W. The values ​​displayed appear to be correct and conform to the reality of the power delivered. The functions are reduced to the strict minimum without even the possibility of recharging the batteries via a USB cable.

I am not disappointed with this Double Barrel because its handling is superb and its design rather successful, even if, compared to the price, it seems to me that the proposals of this box are too small.

Sylvie.I

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