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Pipeline Pro 2 by Dicodes
Pipeline Pro 2 by Dicodes

Pipeline Pro 2 by Dicodes

Commercial characteristics

  • Sponsor who lent the product for the review: the little vaper
  • Price of the tested product: 199 Euros
  • Product category according to its selling price: Luxury (over 120 euros)
  • Mod type: Electronics with voltage and variable power
  • Is the mod telescopic? No
  • Maximum power: 40 watts
  • Maximum voltage: 12
  • Minimum value in Ohms resistance for a start: 0.1

Reviewer comments on business characteristics

Dicodes finally delivers its new Pipeline to us. The first Pipeline of the name remains a reference in the segment of tubular electronic mod thanks to its unique chipset delivering a smooth signal in alternating current and to its quality of manufacture which allows it to be guaranteed for two years. But, with the advent of high power electronic boxes, it has taken a serious turn for the worse. Today it comes to us in a new version. This V2 can go up to 40 watt, it also has a coil temperature control mode and, the icing on the cake, it will accept resistances from 0,05ohm. Does Pipeline 2 really meet today's demands?

Physical characteristics and felt quality

  • Width or Diameter of the product in mms: 22
  • Product Length or Height in mms: 104.5
  • Product weight in grams: 123
  • Material constituting the product: Stainless steel
  • Form Factor Type: Tube
  • 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: Metal mechanics on contact caouctoucouc
  • 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: 2
  • Quality of the threads: Excellent
  • 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: 4.7 / 5 4.7 5 out of stars

Reviewer's comments on physical characteristics and perceived quality

True to its reputation, Dicodes once again offers us a mod of exceptional quality. The finish is just perfect. When you unscrew the bottom cap, you can't help but push a big “wow” as the thread is nickel. It turns on its own. The switch is still qualitative, it's a real treat. Great novelty: the screen is an oled screen, no more incomprehensible eraser codes, the messages are finally clear. The Pipeline grew 6mm and took 8g so it remains as compact and light as the first pretty much. The design remains the same: simple and clean. It is no longer very original but it is one of the character traits of this mod. Finally, it is always guaranteed for two years! And yes, our German friends have absolute confidence in their products and when we invest two hundred euros, that is reassuring.

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Functional features

  • Type of chipset used: Alternative, Owner
  • Connection type: 510, Ego - via adapter
  • Adjustable positive stud? No, a flush mounting can only be guaranteed through an adjustment of the positive pad of the atomizer if this allows it.
  • Lock system ? Electronic
  • Quality of the locking system: Good, the function does what it is for
  • Features offered by the mod: Switching to mechanical mode, Battery charge display, Resistance value display, Protection against short circuits from the atomizer, Protection against reverse polarity of batteries, Display of the Current vape voltage, Display of the power of the current vape, Variable protection against overheating of the atomizer resistors, Adjustment of the display brightness, Clear diagnostic messages
  • Accusability: 18650
  • Does the mod support stacking? No
  • Number of batteries supported: 1
  • 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 pass-through? 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? Yes
  • Maximum diameter in mms of compatibility with an atomizer: 22
  • Accuracy of the output power at full charge of the battery: Excellent, there is no 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: 4.8 / 5 4.8 5 out of stars

Reviewer's comments on functional features

The Pipeline is full of settings and protections. It largely takes over all the functions of the V1 except that, this time, the OLED screen is more understandable! No need to learn the codes or always have the instructions with you. The mod regulates perfectly, the vape is smooth and full, it's pure pleasure.

The big news on this mod are:

  • The bypass mode that allows you to transform your Pipeline into a mechanic while keeping the protections.
  • The power boost that allows your coil to rise faster heating.
  • 10 possible settings for heat protection.
  • Temperature control and not only with Ni200

So, not only is it more powerful and it takes the resistances in subohm but Dicodes has integrated the mech mode and the temperature control. Really good work!

For fun, here is the list of functions:

  • 5 to 40 Watts
  • Maximum output voltage of 12V
  • 15A output current
  • OLED Display
  • Temperature control of the steam produced (possible with different resistive wires)
  • Heat protection *
  • Power Boost
  • Bypass mode possible: unregulated but electronically protected against overloads
  • Possible setting of the battery cut-off voltage (from 2,5V to 3V)
  • Resistance measurement
  • Display of the battery voltage under atomizer charge
  • Adjustable screen brightness
  • Setting and time display
  • Setting the sleep timer
  • Setting the number of activation clicks (0-5) 
  • Information menu
  • Resistance range of the supported atomizer: from 0,05 to 5 Ohms
  • Resistance range of the atomizer supported at 40W: from 0,2 to 3,5 Ohms
  • Reverse polarity protection
  • Overheating protection

Admit that it's pretty good ...

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? No
  • Is the manual understandable for a non-English speaker? No
  • Does the manual explain ALL features? No

Vapelier's note on packaging: 1.5 / 5 1.5 5 out of stars

Reviewer's comments on conditioning

Okay, the conditioning isn't great. A plastic box and a cotton covering around it. Nothing to rave about but the mod is well protected. No instructions, you will have to look for it on the internet, the address where to find it is indicated on the cardboard packaging.

It's a bit of a shame but let's be clear on this point, the product is so good that we will be content with this poor packaging.

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Appreciations in use

  • Transport facilities with the test atomizer: Ok for an inside jacket pocket (no deformations)
  • Disassembly and cleaning facilities: Easy, even standing on the street, with a simple Kleenex
  • Easy to change the batteries: Super simple, even blind in the dark!
  • 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: 4.5/5 4.5 5 out of stars

Reviewer's comments on the use of the product

Easy to live, nothing to report. The Pipeline is compact, it is even smaller than some 18650 mecha mods. You will easily carry it in your jacket pocket. Changing the battery is as easy as pie. Be careful, however, do not drop the bottom cap on hard ground, the thread is very thin so it could be fatal.

The mod does not suffer from any behavior or heating problem, deutsche qualität !!!

Recommendations for use

  • Type of batteries used during the tests: 18650
  • Number of batteries used during the tests: The batteries are proprietary / Not applicable
  • With what type of atomizer is it advisable to use this product? Dripper, A classic fiber - resistance greater than or equal to 1.7 Ohms, A low resistance fiber less than or equal to 1.5 ohms, In sub-ohm assembly, Reconstructable Génésys type metal mesh assembly, Rebuildable type Génésys metal wick assembly
  • With which model of atomizer is it advisable to use this product? with whatever you like
  • Description of the test configuration used: origen genesis v2 double and single coil (0.30 ohm and 0.5)
  • Description of the ideal configuration with this product: No special configuration choose just an ato in 22 mm

was the product liked by the reviewer: Yes

Overall average of the Vapelier for this product: 4.8 / 5 4.8 5 out of stars

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The mood ticket of the reviewer

First, let's start with my position on the Pipeline pro V1 before this test. I am one of the people who did not succumb to the charm of the first version. At the time of its release, I was in an exclusively mechanical period. In addition, the fuss around this mod, the “sectarian” and elitist side that had developed around its promotion and to finish the pro or anti high-end climate that had shaken the community had taken away any desire for it. 'to acquire.

So I am not by definition a “pro-pipeline”. In addition, the few small tests I had done with this first version did not convince me of its essential side. My experience was probably not yet large enough in the field of smooth vaping in particular and I had trouble perceiving its subtlety.

But today things have changed. This time I was ready and without preconceptions. And what a great slap I took… 😯 

The qualitative side has always been obvious and it is still the case with this V2.

The functions are even more numerous and the contribution of the OLED screen has finally put an end to the “naval battle” which was played out at each setting with these pesky alphanumeric codes.

The increase in power, the appearance of temperature control, the by-pass mode are all new features that contribute to its upgrading.

The Pipeline has therefore received all the weapons to resume the fight and my faith, it manages to regain its place in the landscape of vaping. This mod kept its identity and did not succumb to the “boxing-mod” tsunami !. 

When to the quality of vape, it is always unique. Today, my experience allows me to appreciate all aspects. This smooth, rounded vape and quiet power create absolute pleasure that only the Pipeline can provide.

The V2 pipeline really has everything to become a benchmark in the current market again. Only the price can slow you down, but don't forget the 2 year warranty that only Dicodes offers. I who thought I would never go back to a tubular mod, I could well review my position as this product is so good. So, I give myself a few months for my finances to recover from my last cracks and I will take one but the wait is going to be very long.

Thank you to Le Petit Vapoteur for allowing me to have this unique experience.

Good luck and see you soon.

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Present since the beginning of the adventure I do in the juice and stuff always keeping in mind that we all started a day. I always put myself in the skin of the consumer by carefully avoiding not falling into the geek attitude.