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Spirals more by Smoktech
Spirals more by Smoktech

Spirals more by Smoktech

Commercial characteristics

  • Sponsor who has loaned the product for the magazine: Do not wish to be named.
  • Price of the tested product: 34.90 Euros
  • Product category according to its selling price: Entry level (from 1 to 35 euros)
  • Atomizer Type: Clearomizer
  • Number of resistances allowed: 1
  • Resistance Type: Non-Rebuildable Owners, Classic Reconstructible
  • 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: 4

Reviewer comments on business characteristics

Smoktech is used to hybrid clearomizers like TFV4.

The Spirals Plus is of the same ilk with a different appearance and a more modest vape. This atomizer sitting on a diameter of 24.5mm, offers a vape typed flavors on moderate powers. He juggles between proprietary and reconstructible resistors with his provided RBA board.

Visually, this atomizer is really attractive, very airy and relatively well proportioned, it also offers a beautiful capacity of 4ml.

The airflow is via four openings on the base, they are adjustable to allow direct or indirect inhalation. Pine, meanwhile, is fixed.

This all-stainless steel atomizer comes with a "mini" RBA tray and two proprietary 0,3 and 0,6Ω resistors. A very accessible product with a correct price.

Physical characteristics and felt quality

  • Width or Diameter of the product in mm: 24.5
  • 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: 27
  • Weight in grams of the product as sold, with its drip-tip if it is present: 45
  • Material composing the product: Stainless steel, Pyrex
  • Form Factor Type: Nautilus
  • Number of component parts without screws and washers: 6
  • Number of threads: 5
  • Quality of the threads: Average
  • Number of O-rings, Drip-Tip excluded: 6
  • 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
  • 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

A hybrid clearomizer with a very sleek look. Nothing exceptional in the aesthetics except the drip-tip which is mounted on a base which is screwed to the top-cap. It is also the base of the drip-tip that will have to be unscrewed to give access to the filling of the tank through a wide opening.

All the parts are in stainless steel and are easy to screw, the quality is average but in relation to the price. The tank is too exposed for a 24,5mm diameter atomizer, because the slightest blow could be fatal, although there is a spare tank, I regret not having found this pyrex for sale individually on the Internet.

 

Composed of few parts, the Spirals Plus is very easy to assemble with good threads and seals that perfectly seal.

The resistances provided are well proportioned in their construction and their value, which are provided for an average vape on moderate powers.

the airflow is adjusted by its base by rotating the ring for a more or less tight vape. A simple and practical operation to perform.

Functional features

  • Connection type: 510
  • Adjustable positive plot? No, a flush mount can only be guaranteed through an adjustment of the positive pad of the battery or the mod on which it will be installed
  • Presence of air flow regulation? Yes, and variable
  • Diameter in mm maximum of the air regulation possible: 8
  • Minimum diameter in mm of the air regulation possible: 0.1
  • Positioning of the air regulation: From below and benefiting the resistances
  • Spray chamber type: Chimney type
  • Heat dissipation of the product: Normal

Reviewer's comments on functional features

The main function of this clearomizer is to combine the flavors with a suitable steam and the bet is won because, even if the compromise is not exceptional, it is really pleasant.

The RBA plate offers the mounting of a simple resistance. Although the Clapton is a good resistive for this Spirals Plus, the fixing of the legs is not easy and requires a little patience, a Kanthal of 0.5mm seems more suitable. On the other hand, what is ingenious is the presence of cavities on this plate which facilitate the placement of the cotton.


Whether with proprietary resistors or the RBA board, the power of vape is limited to 40W with the resistance of 0,3Ω, for direct inhalation and without dry-hit. Indirect inhalation is also nice by reducing the airflow a little with power around the 18W for 1,2Ω resistance to perfect the result.

The positive pin of the connection is not adjustable.

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 present drip-tip: Good

Reviewer's comments on the Drip-Tip

The supplied drip-tip is in black PMMA. It fits on a base that is screwed to the top cap.

As much the drip tip is common, straight and medium size, as the base is worked, steel with three thin black bands and a finish lined with punches.

The internal opening of the drip tip is average, 7mm and its mouthing very convenient and pleasant.

A well adapted accessory that gives a unique touch to this atomizer.

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? Yes
  • Is the manual understandable for a non-English speaker? Yes
  • Does the manual explain ALL features? Yes

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

Reviewer's comments on conditioning

Consisting of a cardboard box, the packaging is really very complete. Smoktech is well established in these packaging which offers, in addition to the atomizer, a spare tank, a screwdriver, red or transparent spare gaskets to modify the appearance of the atomizer, as well as a manual, screws spare, two proprietary resistors and the famous RBA chainring.

The two resistors supplied have a value of 0,3 and 0,6Ω and the RBA plate is already pre-mounted with a clapton resistor.

A packaging as we like!

Appreciations in use

  • Transport facilities with the mod of the test configuration: Ok for an external jacket pocket (no deformations)
  • Disassembly and cleaning facilities: Easy but requires a workspace
  • Filling facilities: Super simple, even blind in the dark!
  • Facilities for changing resistances: Easy, even standing in the street
  • 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 occur:

Vapelier's note on ease of use: 4.2 / 5 4.2 5 out of stars

Reviewer's comments on the use of the product

The filling of the tank is very simple with a wide opening on the top cap which facilitates the operation. The capacity is 4ml for this atomizer which retains a good autonomy for a vape medium that does not consume a lot.

For proprietary resistors, the only real difficulty is to wait until 3mn they gorged liquid after filling. Side vape, we are on the classic with a moderate steam but beautiful flavors.

The RBA plate is rather narrow and does not facilitate assembly. However, with only one resistance to build, it is not a dead end either. The only downside lies in the fixing of the legs with screws a little fair to wedge the resistive. It is safer, after fixing the resistance, to check that it is not likely to move.

For the capillary, it's great. The cavities which have been machined facilitate the placement of the cotton in front of the openings dedicated to the arrival of the liquid. But the tray is well made and this operation is very simple and intuitive.


On the vape side, with the use of the RBA plate, we find ourselves in a rendering substantially similar to that of the proprietary coils. The vape is always average with a correct vapor and direct or indirect inhalation. the vapor is lukewarm and the heat dissipation is done correctly if the power does not exceed 40W.

On the side of the tank, the capacity of 4ml is more than adequate. With a vape at 26W, the half-day is well assured.

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 mod having a width of 25mm mini
  • With which type of EJuice is it advisable to use this product? All liquids without problem
  • Description of the test configuration used: with a Clapton resistance of 0.6Ω around the 32W
  • Description of the ideal configuration with this product: There are none in particular

was the product liked by the reviewer: Yes

Overall average of the Vapelier for this product: 4.5 / 5 4.5 5 out of stars

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The mood ticket of the reviewer

The Spiral Plus is a hybrid clearomizer that is made for a mean vape around 25-30W. It has a nice and very clean look, a tank a bit too exposed but offers a great capacity for autonomy.
It is filled with a large opening which is practical to use.

The proprietary resistors offer two types of vapes: indirect inhalation with a value of 0.6Ω or direct with the other of a value of 0.3Ω.

With the RBA tray, the design of this atomizer allows both types of vape proposed by the proprietary resistors. The editing is not always easy but accessible to all.

All in all a good little clearo that can be rebuilt smoothly for an affordable price.

Sylvie.I

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