I first learned about this rebuildable atomizer while hanging out in a local shop. Looking like an over-sized ERA, I can't say I was drawn to it. It had a wick called the "octopus", so called because it uses eight strands of 2cm wick and they are wrapped with coil at one end. When assembled, it does resemble tentacles wrapping around the posts.
The cap is made of aluminum. The machining is smooth, no burs or marks whatsoever. It had no problems accepting the drip tips I currently have though you may want to check if you choose to buy one. It comes in different colors such as black, gold, and I believe there is one in red. There is one air hole on the cap.
The body of the unit has two O-rings which keep the cap in place, but not tightly. So, don't hold your mech or mod from the cap because it might fall from your hands. It has an airhole on the side that leads to another hole just below the positive and negative poles. This means to draw air, you must make sure the hole in the cap is aligned with the hole in the body of the atomizer.
When it comes to rebuilding, this atomizer makes the task easy since the screws can be loosened or tightened without the need of a screw driver or allen key. The only gripe I have is the fact that the negative post is not attached but rather it just sits on a small pin so one has to be mindful when tightening the screw.
Vapor production is of course dependent on your build. Using the octopus build, you get a decent amount of vapor, although I felt there was not enough air getting drawn in as I vaped. A couple of weeks ago, I decided to have a new air-hole drilled, starting at 1mm then enlarged to 1.5mm. Now I am getting more vapor without a loss in flavor.
Conclusion:
The size and number of air-holes is entirely up to the user. Since I don't plan on building dual coils, one hole is fine.
Because one does not need to use a screw driver, rebuilding is very easy, just be careful with that negative post. It is certainly easier to rebuild compared to a Phoenix and the price is very competitive.
Would I recommend this atomizer. If you are starting with rebuildables, yes I would and not just because of the price. The fact that it is a good platform for one to learn how to rebuild is enough to get one.
