VapeSnail

Features

VapeSnail aesthetic features / versions

The VapeSnail is available in the following versions:

Stainless Steel (SS)

Lightly brushed SS316 metal parts, Stainless Steel appearance of all outer surfaces

Midnight Black (MB)

SS316 or SS316 core electroplated metal parts, colored in a chromatic black mixture from dark blue – black, purple and other dark color shades. Plated are the outer surfaces of the chimney and the negative post (deck) while the rest of its parts  have natural CNC looks.

Gold (G)

SS316 or SS316 core electroplated metal parts, colored gold using 18k true gold. Gold yellow with tints of red. Plated are the chimney, the negative post (deck) and the positive post, while the rest of its parts  have natural CNC looks

Please note:

Due to the nature of electroplating, it is expected to find small marks and iridescence effect on certain points of the device’s inner surfaces. Steps of the procedure ensure that outer surfaces of the device have uniform looks and finish, but inner surfaces can’t be processed equally effectively.

Electroplating is not a coating rather than a very thin extra metal layer. As such, hairlike scratches and small bumps, typical on metal surfaces, should be expected on all plated surfaces, visible from close distance or with the use of magnifying lens.

As an electroplating attribute, tonic differences are expected in the same color between batches. Differences are not visible with bare eyes in the case of Midnight Black and Gold, and appear to be more intense with the Iron Grey. For this, we keep stock of parts from different batches separately, in order to make sure that replacements will come from the same batch with the device when needed.

The VapeSnail electroplating procedure follows the same steps with DotShell’s electroplating procedure. More about the electroplating procedure on the DotShell here.

The Tank section of the VapeSnail has a pyramid-like shape, being a tad bit narrower at the top part of the tank. This is the result of mold process requirements and is absolutely natural and intented.

The Tank section of the VapeSnail has been slightly altered since February 2022. Tanks assembled on VapeSnails from this date and on, are gradually replaced by the newer version, which, compared with initial version, does not have the two protruding arcs on inner walls, neither the two distinctive vague lines extending from top to bottom of tank. The new version ensures a more clean look, but does not have any functional difference whatsoever.

More about maintenance and cleaning in the Precautions section of the manual as well as our support section.

VapeSnail functional features

The VapeSnail takes many steps forward, as it is much more than just another rebuildable bridge.

Being an RTA with a custom dedicated tank of its own, it features real time access to deck and real time ability to change the air flow tubes, plus a custom condensations plug with optimal sealing ability and it’s own absorbent material, and many many more features you will love. Its tank is made of a special medical grade plastic called PCTG. It’s the same plastic that is used for approved baby bottles and medical appliances, FDA approved, totally safe and 100% resistant against cracker liquids. The tank hosts a large front port for refilling purposes, with a silicon cover which is easy to remove and replace in an instant. If you take the VapeSnail out of its AIO nest, and flip it upside down, you can have access to deck in seconds, by just pulling the tank section off the Deck section. The deck features a huge space which is able to host many different approaches of one-coil rebuilding, from simple round wire to large exotic coils. The air flow of the VapeSnail is dialled in by a set of Positive Tubes with different inner diameter. By choosing your preferred inner diameter out of five fixed flow AFC Tubes (2.0/2.5/3.0/3.5/4.0mm inner D), you can have a tighter or more loose draw from loose MTL, RDL to a full open 4mm DL, having the air flow adjusted right under the coil. This largest one of the tubes also serves as a nest for a set of four pins to adjust to tighter air flow for MTL / loose MTL vaping. Most important, you can switch AFC Tube (and consequently MTL Pin as well) any time, even with full Tank and a build on the Deck. The Tubes not only control air flow right under coil but also serve as adjustable positive pole of the VapeSnail. Normally you screw them in all the way, but they can be adjusted lower if needed for use with certain Boro compatibles other than the Billet Box.  The versatility of the VapeSnail is further facilitated by an amazing part which also comes out of the box, the Chamber and Chimney Reducer. When in place, the CnC Reducer forms a restricted chamber and a narrow Chimney (2.5mm) suitable for MTL builds. When removed, the chamber opens up and the diameter of the chimney increases to 4.0mm, ready for open RDL / DL setups. The VapeSnail features its own condensations proofing design, with a custom Plug. The Plug is a custom silicon sealing gasket which helps so that you will have minimum condensations (if any) inside your AIO. Its sealing function is supported by the Absorbent Pad, a small round synthetic wick, easily replaceable, which absorbs any condensations piling up inside the air channel.

With its amazing potential, real time access to deck, real time fixed air flow swap ability,  easy refill system, easy rebuilding and complete package overall, the VapeSnail is much more than just another rebuildable, introducing a unique RTA experience to the users of Billet Box and Boro compatible AIOs.