Feb
We have been following Billet Box news and updates since the very beginning, late 2012. It came in at a time when full-mech mods where prevailing and you could only see tubes around. Boxes were considered “big” back then, and electronic meant “chip, low quality with minimum power”. The Billet box is an iconic device which has been pointing toward the future since its release. Compact, classy, timeless, a total game changer, not only did it survive the massive infestation of regulated boxes, but also thrived and evolved. Here in Atmizone, we have been intrigued by the evolution of the device, the bridges choices, the incorporation of DNA boards and the rebuilding potential that this brought along. So we have been intending to fiddle with the “RBA approach via BB” for quite some time now. Better late than never, we are proud to present our little something to the Billet Box family.
VapeShell in a Nutshell
Meet the VapeShell, Atmizone’s RBA bridge concept for Billet Box rev4 Boro tank and compatible tank systems. The VapeShell gets the most out of Billet Box’s unique tank shape, taking advantage of the form of its host. Unlike other approaches, the deck and chamber are developed horizontally rather than vertically, since the VapeShell’s main body is shaped as a rectangular box. This allows a surprisingly large deck, able to host many different approaches of one-coil rebuilding, still retaining high tank capacity. With four Air Flow Pin choices to reduce air flow, an AFC ring and its special design, the VapeShell is suitable for a wide range of vaping profiles, from MTL to DTL. What’s more? An auxilary 510 base for testing, rebuilding, dry-burning or other purposes.
Features and Specs
– Air flow tuning via four Air Flow Pins, D2.0/2.5/3.0/3.5mm and
no pin air flow D4.0mm. Air flow fine adjustment with AFC Ring.
– M2.5mm pan head phillips post screws.
– 12.0mm post-to-post length, 10.2mm post-to-post net space, 8.8mm net coiling space.
– Two 2.5mm liquid intake holes at the bottom of the deck.
– Max. net coiling height in the chamber ~5.5mm.
– Max. Boro liquid capacity 4ml, recommended ~3.5ml
Summing Up
With the VapeShell, Atmizone has tried to offer a high-standard RBA bridge for the Billet, satisfying a wide range of vaping profiles. The device fits in with Atmizoo family of products, utilising high quality materials, abiding with international product regulations and paying attention to details as diligently as possible. This RBA takes advantage of many familiar elements of basic atomizer design, incorporated in an unfamiliar shape and form. Just think of it though: On second thought, a box fits better inside a box!
The Release
Starting this week, VapeShell will be made available via our e-shop and our official network of resellers. As with all our products, we follow the principle of first ordered – first served, so no pre-ordering or listing here. The release will be arranged at a fixed date and time. As demand is already high and inquiries are many, we will do our best with order processing so as not to delay the dispatch of any order placed. For this reason, numbers made available daily will be regulated accordingly, to ensure our usual standards of quick delivery.
Billet Box fam, welcome the VapeShell!
I have it for now 5 days or so, and i can t find a way to make it wick right. I am constantly getting dry hits. I tried a lot of different quantities. Does somedody have an answer to that?
Fyi i like to vape my rba’s for the BB at .4 ohm and round about 35 watts.
Hello, thanks for getting in touch about this 😉
In general, the VapeShell is considered a rather easy to build, straightforward RBA bridge, also suitable for a wide range of vaping profiles (obviously incl. your fav setup). However, this does not mean it will be easy for everyone to get to grips with it. Experimenting (more or less) is part of the fun. Some things to help you with it:
TIP #1:
The endings of the cotton should be placed right above the liquid intake holes. If placed higher, the liquid can enter without any obstruction inside the deck, thus causing a typical flooding and also a bubbling effect. If placed inside them, this will cause dry hits.
TIP #2:
General rule:
– Higher VG (thicker) liquids —> less cotton plus place higher above the liquid intake holes of the deck.
– Lower VG (thinner) liquids —> more cotton plus place lower (closer to) the liquid intake holes of the deck.
TIP #3:
General rule:
– Open air flow (via wide opening of afc ring or wide air flow pin) —> less cotton plus place higher above the liquid intake holes of the deck.
– Tight air flow (via reduced opening of afc ring or narrow air flow pin) —> more cotton plus place lower (closer to) the liquid intake holes of the deck.
Stressing out a common reason for dry hits that some are not cautious with:
After rebuilding, use a pointy tool or the tip of your liquid bottle to push cotton edges off the liquid intake holes. They should stay right above the holes, not stuffed inside them, or else they will obstruct liquid from getting in the deck with every puff.
Ho preso uno della prima batch, oggi dovrebbe arrivarmi il secondo. Sono rimasto positivamente impressionato dall’aroma, qualità costruttiva buona, siccome iolo uso esclusivamente in mtl trovo l’ afc non molto preciso, forse se si avvitava… comunque buono. So che saranno disponibili riduttori mtl, spero da 1mm, non vedo l’ ora! Comunque complimenti Atmizoo.
Hello Fiorentino, thanks a lot for your feedback and kind words!
As you said, the MTL kit for the VapeShell is already in production and will be available together with the second batch of production, in about 20 days from now.
Now, here is the story with the AFC Ring: The AFC Ring is designed to just sit around the pos tube, it won’t be tight in any way but also there is no danger that it will move. It is loose enough to be turned with your fingertip with fully functional setup and tight enough so as not to move on its own. Long story short, first put the Boro into the Billet and then adjust the afc ring, while the Boro is already in place. This way you won’t risk the scenario of having adjusted first and then accidentally rotate the ring and lose your sweet spot adjustment.
Nevertheless, if you still find it to be too loose, just pinch it with a set of pliers, grabbing the AFC Ring in the way shown here. Apply some force gradually and you will notice that it deforms a little bit. This will make the AFC Ring fit tighter when you put it back around the Pos Tube 🙂
Hope I have helped!
After nearly 24 hrs of having the vape shell I am very impressed. So far I’ve not had any leaks or gurgles. The wicking has been perfect and the flavour is excellent.
Good to know Mandro 😉 Waiting for more feedback after some days of use! Many thanks!
will the infomation about the vape shell be put on the support page like it states?
Hello Martin, yes it will 😉 For a start though, it will be the exact same info that can be found in the manual included with the device. In the future it will be dynamically enriched as more inquiries and comments come in. So, support will be up within the day with the e-version of the device manual.
looking forward to getting this well done guys
Thanks for the support Martin!
This is a must for my Billet Box Rev4b !!! The design looks very well thought out and quality throughout , I’m sure the VapeShell will be a highly sought after RBA for most Billet Box users among us ! High Anticipation in Texas !
Looking forward to first impressions 😉 Thanks a lot!
This could be what my billet box as been waiting for. I will be following with great interest.
I hope it really is Mandro 😎
Looking forward to your confirmation after some days!