Commercial characteristics
- Sponsor having loaned the product for the magazine: Youvape
- Price of the tested product: 89.9 Euros
- Product category according to its selling price: High end (from 71 to 100 euros)
- Atomizer type: Classic rebuildable
- Number of resistances allowed: 2
- Resistor Type: Classic Reconstructible, Rebuildable Micro coil,
- Supported Bit Type: 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: 5
Reviewer comments on business characteristics
El Diablo is a small standard size atomizer with a nice 5ml liquid capacity.
His seductive look does not hide anything since his tank is fully reveals his bell and the fireplace along its length. It's a great job that El Diablo did on this RTA with a wonderfully machined top-cap and airflow ring.
Steam / flavor are obviously at the rendezvous, however, both on the design and on the restitution I like an impression of déjà vu. But let's dig a little deeper into the exam.
Physical characteristics and felt quality
- Width or Diameter of the product in mm: 22
- Length or height of the product in mm as sold, but without its drip tip if it is present, and regardless of the length of the connection: 38
- Weight in grams of the product as sold, with its drip tip if it is present: 44
- Material composing the product: Stainless steel, Pyrex
- Form Factor Type: Kayfun / Russian
- Number of component parts without screws and washers: 6
- Number of threads: 6
- Quality of the threads: good
- Number of O-rings, Drip-Tip excluded: 5
- Quality of O-rings present: Good
- O-ring positions: Drip-Tip Connection, Top Cap - Tank, Bottom Cap - Tank, Other
- Capacity in milliliters actually usable: 5
- 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
Reviewer's comments on physical characteristics and perceived quality
The least we can say is that this atomizer is very exposed because on a total length of 38mm, the pyrex tank measures 28mm, leaving only 5mm for the base and 5mm for the top-cap in stainless steel. So even if the atomizer is solid, it remains largely shock sensitive.
All threads are perfect and screw very well. On the other hand, under the base, a ring is fixed by fitting its center on the 510 connection which only holds by a small thin joint, but there is no risk of it falling since it gets stuck between the atomizer and mod. This ring rotates and adjusts the airflow. This system has a strange taste of déjà vu since the Mini Goblin has a similar principle.
The decoration is sumptuous because, at each end of the atomizer, the top-cap and the ring under the atomizer each have the notched edge to give a refined and completed appearance. The engravings are also splendid. On the top-cap, very big, we can read EL DIABLO PHILIPPINES. Under the atomizer we find the serial number of the product and, on the bell, we have DIABLO written on one side, and the design of a devil's head on the other. Beautiful, crisp, smudge-free engravings!
The Velocity type plate in stainless steel is impeccably machined. Nothing sticks, the four notches for the bits are well cut and the studs are thick enough for good strength. The screws of the holes (two per studs), have a good hold and are practical.
Overall, it's a wonderful product of good quality.
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: 1
- Positioning of the air regulation: From below and benefiting the resistances
- Atomization chamber type: Bell type
- Heat dissipation of the product: Normal
Reviewer's comments on functional features
The functions of this atomizer, they are quite simple. The velocity tray makes it easy to work with these two double-hole studs for the double coil. The airholes placed directly under the resistances mainly benefit the steam thanks to the large openings but, at the same time, the flavors benefit from this advantageous positioning.
Under the tray, the airflow adjustment is very easy, not especially accurate but relatively simple.
The pin is also adjustable by a screw and, although its stroke is limited, it is very sufficient.
For mounting, the airholes let expect heavy in high power, however this aspect is limited by the space in the bell.
The flavor / vapor ratio is very good and reminds me a lot of the Mini Goblin, only better.
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: Medium
- Quality of the drip-tip present: good
Reviewer's comments on the Drip-Tip
The supplied drip-tip is made of stainless steel but its delrin base reveals a black ring when mounted.
Its size is standard but its internal opening has not been reduced.
On the steel part, the top of the drip-tip is streaked to bring a worked finish. A neat style to the end of the drip-tip.
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
Reviewer's comments on conditioning
The packaging, apart from the metal box that is strong and durable with its window that leaves the atomizer apparent, is rather skinny.
For an atomizer of this quality, one wonders if it is not greed! There is a spare tank, a single screw, a single replacement gasket for the tank and a gasket for the top-cap! The seal located on the 510 connection is very stressed and thin, too bad there is no emergency seal for this one.
Appreciations in use
- Transport facilities with mod of test configuration: Ok for an inside jacket pocket (no deformations)
- Disassembly and cleaning facilities: Easy but requires a workspace
- Filling facilities: Easy, even standing in the street
- Easy to change coils: Easy but requires emptying the atomizer
- Is it possible to use this product throughout the day with several vials of EJuice? Yes perfectly
- Have there been any leaks after a day of use? Yes
- In the event of leaks during the tests, descriptions of the situations in which they occur: only when filling, even the airflow closed, there is always a slight loss
Vapelier's note on ease of use: 4.1 / 5
Reviewer's comments on the use of the product
The use is simplified by the velocity plate. The double coil is very easy to achieve, however the maximum that can be achieved on this atomizer is a double coil with a diameter of 3mm provided that the coils are well compacted so as not to risk a short circuit with a too large resistance. that would touch the edges of the bell.
Another determining point is the position of the locks. The channels being wide, the locks can easily be lodged but take care of the re-cut a little not to compress them. Under the resistances, the airholes are flush with the board. Therefore, by positioning the wicks on it, the risk of leakage can be significant.
The filling by the top-cap is childish but when you filled your tank with 5ml of liquid, you will not be able to access the assembly without emptying the tank before.
The airflow is not very precise but very simple to adjust by rotating the ring located on the base.
The pin is also adjustable by slightly unscrewing the screw.
For my test, I pushed the assembly in double coil with a kanthal of 0.5mm for 10 turns on a support of 3mm. I'm getting a 0.42Ω resistor and I've upgraded the power to 45W:
At filling, even closing the airflow, I failed to contain a small leak by the airholes that did not last. During use, at the stated power, the atomizer dissipates the heat perfectly but remains warm. We feel that it reaches saturation and, that by increasing the power, the flavor will be denatured by too much heating of the liquid. The steam is superb and the airflow is airy.
To get an even better flavor, just use a barely thinner wire, with a smaller diameter of the coil and lower the power a little. Thus, you will obtain a perfect tasty balance with a good vapor but you will not avoid this leak, when filling only because in use it does not lose a drop. No dry hits observed either.
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? all
- With which type of EJuice is it advisable to use this product? All liquids without problem
- Description of the test configuration used: Double coils in 0,42Ω to 45W
- Description of the ideal configuration with this product: there is none in particular
was the product liked by the reviewer: Yes
Overall average of the Vapelier for this product: 4.4 / 5
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The mood ticket of the reviewer
El diablo is a beautiful tank extremely well finished with sublime aesthetic details and seductive to the eye. However, question vape, nothing very innovative.
The most difficult in use will be to correctly position the wick. It will not be possible either to access the assembly without emptying the tank.
The filling is very easy and the capacity allows to have an atomizer of great autonomy.
Overall a good product with decent flavor and vapor but its obvious fragility is still a big downside.
It is part of the line of sub-ohm double coil tanks, capable of providing beautiful flavors and great vapor. Capacities which, in spite of everything, remain common to many less expensive products, with also some other annoying points, which is why I do not give it a “top ato”, even if its manufacturing and aesthetic qualities are remarkable .
Sylvie.I
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