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ALUM V2 by Gp Custom
ALUM V2 by Gp Custom

ALUM V2 by Gp Custom

    

Commercial characteristics

  • Sponsor who lent the product for the review: Myfree cig http://myfree-cig.com/
  • Price of the tested product: 159.90 Euros
  • Product category according to its selling price: Luxury (over 120 euros)
  • Mod type: Mechanical without kick support possible
  • Is the mod telescopic? No
  • Maximum power: Not applicable
  • Maximum voltage: Not applicable
  • Minimum value in Ohms resistance for a start: Not applicable

Reviewer comments on business characteristics

The Alum box is a mechanical box operating as a double battery mounted in parallel. Entirely made by hand, the Alum has a few “physical” imperfections which contribute to its beauty.

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The V2 version of the Alum brings a new, more robust 510 connector, the previous one caused some problems on the V1. The mistakes of youth are now corrected.

Physical characteristics and felt quality

  • Width or Diameter of the product in mms: 45
  • Product Length or Height in mms: 101
  • Product weight in grams: 150
  • Material composing the product: Aluminum, Wood
  • Form Factor Type: Classic Box - VaporShark type
  • Decorative Style: Cultural Reference
  • Quality of decoration: Good
  • Is the coating of the mod sensitive to fingerprints? No
  • All components of this mod seem well assembled? Can do better and I'll tell you why
  • 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 the interface button (s): Very good, the button is responsive and does not make any noise
  • Number of parts in the product: 3
  • 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 / 5 4 5 out of stars

Reviewer's comments on physical characteristics and perceived quality

If you are the manic type where nothing should stick out, go your way, this box is not for you. Due to its artisanal manufacture, the Alum has some finishing flaws. The wooden panels closing the battery hatch are not always well aligned, no angle of the box is the same, we feel that its creator played with a file to try to make them identical, but these are also these imperfections that make each Alum unique.

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Functional features

  • Type of chipset used: None / Mechanical
  • Connection type: 510
  • Adjustable positive stud? Yes, through a spring.
  • Lock system ? No
  • Quality of the locking system: None
  • Features offered by the mod: None / Mod Méca
  • Accusability: 18650
  • Does the mod support stacking? No
  • Number of batteries supported: 2
  • Does the mod retain its configuration without batteries? Not applicable
  • 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? No, nothing is planned to feed an atomizer from the bottom
  • Maximum diameter in mms of compatibility with an atomizer: 25
  • Accuracy of the output power at full charge of the battery: Average, there is a noticeable difference between the requested power and the real power
  • Accuracy of the output voltage at full charge of the battery: Average, there is a noticeable difference between the requested voltage and the actual voltage

Vapelier's note regarding functional characteristics: 1.5 / 5 1.5 5 out of stars

Reviewer's comments on functional features

The box suffers from a too pronounced voltdrop for my taste. Indeed, when reading on a voltmeter, we obtain a voltdrop of the order of 0.15v, which is enormous and this is felt in the vape especially with low resistances.

It's a shame because, despite everything, the box is well thought out. The double hatch is the most practical to access the batteries and the 510 connector on spring surrounded by tinted / engraved clay will ensure you a flush mounting with all your atomizers.

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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

This time, I'm not going to be critical of the packaging (once is not customary 😉). Indeed, the moderator has chosen to fully play the artisanal card by delivering this Alum in a box made entirely of bamboo, it is the most beautiful effect!

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Appreciations in use

  • Transport facilities with the test atomizer: Ok for an external 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

Alum is very easy going. Its wide opening of the battery compartment greatly facilitates the installation or removal of the latter. To use it, just assemble your favorite atomizer, put two batteries and you are ready to vape.

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, With 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? Nothing scares him, all atomizers will pass on this box provided they have a resistance less than 1 ohm
  • Description of the test configuration used: different atomizer with resistance between 1ohm and 0.2ohm
  • Description of the ideal configuration with this product: Any atomizer with a resistance below 1ohm

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

Overall average of the Vapelier for this product: 3.1 / 5 3.1 5 out of stars

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The mood ticket of the reviewer

There is a lot of fuss around this box, especially V1 and its connector problem. I was expecting a lot from this V2 and I admit being a little disappointed.

Indeed, its significant volt-drop will prevent you from taking advantage of the real power of your batteries and that is a great pity.

The box is very beautiful and its “artisanal and I assume” side has really something to please. From the 510 connector and its decoration in tinted clay, these exotic wood panels, everything is there to make them a real collector's item. Moreover, we rarely use collectibles and for me this box must remain wisely on a beautiful shelf ... 

Some will say that I am harsh in my words and I apologize for it, but the feeling is not over, it is not more complicated than that.

Again a big thank you to Xavier from Myfree-cig for the loan of this Alum v2 which I am sure will find happiness in the pocket of a vapoteur.

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