Pic of the Month April 2016

This months winner was an easy pick for a change. As soon as I saw it I knew it had to be the winner, it's such a great picture. I'm not sure what size tank the Tilemahos is but I love it.

It matches perfectly with the mod, a real touch of class. The picture is from forum regular breminator who wins 10% off his next GG order at selected GG stores.

Remember for your chance to win just post your GG pictures in the GG Picture Thread.

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A PBusardo Review

I just went on Youtube and saw that PBusardo has uploaded a video on Tilemahos and the Springomizer. A lot of it will be old news to GG fans but it was nice to see another view on it and to hear the respect Phil has for Imeo and his work. I wont post the video here but if you click on the picture below it will take you to Youtube where you can watch it. As always Phil is very thorough and very honest.

Another video I wanted to share is the one below by Andy Sutton. We are very close, here in the UK, to the possibility of some big changes in vaping. The Tobacco Product Directive could have a huge impact on the future of vaping in this country, this video highlights some of the issues.

As a final note please accept my apologies for the lack of input lately. I will be totally honest and admit I have been struggling to motivate myself. I will give myself a good kick in the backside though andget my head back in the game.

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GG Springomizer First Impression

Huge thank you to Imeo as today I received my GG Springomizer and it is a thing of beauty. The idea is so simple it's a wonder it hasn't been done before. The version I got I think is for the V2 Tilemahos, which I don't have. Because of this my centre pin was hanging way out on the bottom. To solve this I simply swapped the centre pin with the one on my old rebuildable part. Now it's a perfect fit on my Esterigon.

GG Springomizer

I have to say I really like this new method of building. I have plenty of wire to experiment with so I will be seeing if I can make my own coils although they are available to buy if that's what you'd prefer. Fitting the coil and wicking is a thousand times easier now and a lot quicker. I'm looking forward to having a good play with this piece of kit. I've only had a quick test of it using it like a dripper but it seems to perform as expected. I intend to strip my Tilemahos down and give it a full service before building it again.

In other news I am still deciding on October's Pic of the Month winner. I also saw something somewhere about new vendors for GG so I'll have to look that up. I am trying to catch up as my PC hard drive decided to stop working and it's taken me a while to get everything back to normal. If only computers were as reliable as GG items!

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New Tilemahos Rebuildable Part

Imeo has just published his video about the new rebuildable part for Tilemahos. After the subtle hints and a screen shot leak we can finally see what Imeo has been working on for ourselves. The name given for the part at the end of the video is 'the Springomizer'.

I really like the simplicity and the speed that this new piece will enable. Making coils can be fun but sometimes you just want to get it done and vape. With this new part that will be exactly what you can do. The design lets you replace a coil instantly. The fact that this can be done by hand without messing with tiny screws is a huge plus too. The small spring like construction of the coil seems very strong and has a good connection within the device. No legs on the coil means you are using all the available resistance. The coil itself is made from 0.35 stainless steel.

Another cool feature is the ability to adjust your ohms by tweaking the resistance spring. No more having to recoil the whole thing if you're not happy with the resistance. Using the same coil for different resistance is a great idea. It is easy to clean too with an ultrasonic cleaner or good old fashioned toothbrush with soap and water.

Wicking is simple too, just roll up and pull through. The amount of wick needed is small, which will save money in the long run, although the price if wick is very small anyway.

Sales should start very soon and as always expect this to sell quick. Keep an eye on your favourite sellers site and grab one when you can. Remember this will only work in Tilemahos at the moment, updates in the future may cover other GG devices.

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Sneak Peek at the new Tilemahos Rebuildable Part

A picture has surfaced on Facebook and ECF of the new rebuildable part from Imeo, I think it's from the Golden Greek Store as can be seen by the logo in the top right. You can also see the internal design is very different from anything we have seen before. I still can't decide how this will work despite spending a long time studying the picture.

New Tilemahos rebuildable part revealed

I will wait for Imeo's video to hear the man himself describe how this new part works. It promises to greatly simplify the process of making a coil so it's sure to be popular. Imeo has said he will give more details in 4-5 days so as soon as I hear anything more I will be sure to post the info here.

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Tilemahos Clear Windows coming soon!

I just saw a post from Imeo regarding clear windows on Tilemahos. I think this image below shows an after market clear Tilemahos window, just an idea of what to expect. Imeo says he will post a picture soon so I'll update when he does.

This is the update from Imeo's Official Announcement thread.

In a few days GG stores will have the following:
Tilemahos V2 21mm shined
Tilemahos V2 21mm mat
Tilemahos V2 22mm shined
Tilemahos V2 22mm shined
Tilemahos V2 23mm shined
Tilemahos V2 23mm mat
Clear windows for Tilemahos 21-22-23mm
GGTS-justGG hybrid bases for shined Tilemahos 23mm
GG spares in general like buttons, center posts etc

I think clear windows look really good as well as being functional. I can't wait to see Tilemahos on a GG4S, a very clean and minimal look and one of the smallest 18650 mods around. Performance and looks will make this a hot mod worthy of representing the GG line.

As well as the release of these parts Imeo has said in another thread that he will be making a new video about VIR soon. It will be interesting to see any changes that have been made and also good to get fired up again for VIR. It's been a long, long wait, however I still think it will be worth it.

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New Tilemahos and Centre Pin

One of the projects Imeo is working on at the moment is the new Tilemahos versions. These will come in different diameters so you should be able to get one to fit your mod perfectly. The sizes are 21mm, 22mm and 23mm. Along with the new sizes there is a new centre pin design. This will enable Tilemahos to be used safely on GG4S with it's hybrid connection and other similar mods. You can see the new pin below.

New Tilemahos will look exactly like this

  

New sealed centre pin in place

Centre pin with O rings to prevent loss and give a good seal

Any excess liquid can be emptied from here

I think Imeo says the new centre pin is also compatible with existing Tilemahos so there's no need to buy a whole new unit if you already own Tilemahos. Check the video out for yourself.

If you haven't tried Tilemahos before I can recommend it as one of the best GG atomisers you can buy. Flavour and vape production are excellent with this little atty and it remains one of my favourites. It should be available the middle of next month so keep an eye out for it at your GG resellers site.

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Latest Roundup

It's been a busy few weeks for GG and for myself, leaving me little time to visit ECF and the GG forum. Well I'm all caught up and sharing what I know, saving you the effort of reading through all the threads.

Twins

First up it seems we have a very rare case of GG twins. The following two Ithaka's appeared in the GG Pictures thread, both bearing the same serial number. One belongs to Itshak and the other to Mddally.

Nobody knows how this happened and I think it's the first time this has occured. Imeo has promised to rectify the mistake with some sort of extra engravings which is good of him.

New premises for E-smokeguru

Vassilils has shut ESG until the 17th of January to give him time to set up a new unit in Athens. It's good to see that in a country plagued with financial problems in recent times that ESG are still able to grow. The shop in Salaminas will remain open for those lucky enough to visit.

Pre-Orders

The pre-orders for Penelope's and Tilemahos were put on hold by Imeo due to problems at the machine shop. Expected release date for new constructions is around the 15th of February. There has been a lot of discussion on the new parts, all of which can be seen at the following link.

Tilemahos-22mm-23mm

As for spares, Imeo says that parts are getting made and there will be parts for all GG constructions and that the other GG sellers will have enough parts too. Brass parts may be a problem as Imeo says he has had trouble sourcing it. I get the feeling though that the way parts and products are produced will be changing and maybe the new ESG premises are part of that. We will have to wait and see.

VIR

Still no update on VIR. Imeo had said that it would be ready soon after Christmas and we are now nearly half way through January. If Imeo's prediction was right we can't be too far from a release. However, as much as I would like to see VIR available I understand the delay. VIR will be a big change in the type of product Golden Greek offers so it makes sense for Imeo to ensure he gets everything right first time.

Prices

Finally a new thread has appeared with Imeo asking for thoughts and ideas on prices. In the thread Imeo states his intention of competing with China on price. This is a tall order as China is cheaper on just about every vaping product you can buy. The quality is questionable but prices are definitely lower in the far east. It's an interesting thread and well worth checking out, hit the link below to follow developments.

Prices

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Preorders and Stock - Vendor News

Tilemahos

I've had an email from the fine folks at The Golden Greek Store stating that they are now accepting pre orders for the new Tilemahos series. There will be three sizes available 21, 22 and 23mm. The finishes will be 21 -shined, 22 -matt and 23 shined. The pre orders start now and orders are expected to ship sometime around the 15th of February, so get your order in now to make sure you get your hands on the Tilemahos you want.

The Golden Greek Store

GG4S & Stealths

Also, Rob over at Fluid emailed to let me know he was adding some GG4S and Stealths to his site. Unfortunately I was out having a few drinks at the time so this is the earliest I could let you know. The good news is that the site still shows them in stock so head on over to grab one while they're in.

Fluidvaper


By the way you can read all about the plans for the new Tilemahos here.

Tilemahos-21mm-22mm-23mm

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Tilemahos - New stock at e-smokeguru

Just a quick post to let you know that Tilemahos will be available at e-smokeguru tomorrow from 18:00 Greek time. There will also be 'a lot of spares' to buy at the same time. So if you missed the last batch or are looking to get extras for any of your existing GG items, check out e-smokeguru tomorrow.

One other piece of exciting news. In a post on ECF Imeo has hinted that he is working on a new GG design. We will probably hear more about it when Imeo is ready but at the moment it sounds like he is working hard to get Proteus finished, as well as overseeing the production of the latest batch of JustGG, Stealth and Ithaka.

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It's quiet.....too quiet

There's not much happening on the GG forum at the moment. Imeo has been popping in and out, answering the odd question but after the excitement of Esterigon and Tilemahos it feels very quiet. Hopefully this lull in activity is giving Imeo all the time he needs to get on top of Proteus and that software problem. One thing I know is being worked on is the latest production run of existing items and spares.

Here is a small list of what is expected from the next GG production run. A run which should be helped by Imeo's recent purchase of a second CNC machine.

• Tilemahos should be back in stock sometime later next week. This is based on an estimate by Imeo and could change, however make sure you are ready for a release if you are looking to buy one.

• The Tilemahos hybrid base for Esterigon should be available soon. No word on how many will be produced so again, be ready to snap one up if the all in one look is something you want to achieve.

•  A new Drip tip mouthpiece for Tilemahos is in production. It features a new mouthpiece and a new refilling cap. Perfect for anyone with a cool drip tip collection.

The proposed Preorder for parts will not take place now. There was going to be too much confusion as well as too much work for the machine shop. Instead of the Preorder Imeo will be making JustGG in SS and brass, Stealth (which will now be a single piece body) in SS and brass and another run of Ithaka along with the new rebuildable part.

Spares for the JustGG, Stealth and Ithaka will also be produced. One thing to note is that this run of JustGG and Stealth's will not have serial numbers, perhaps to counter the headache of user serial number requests. They will also have different engraving to previous editions.

Finally, other spares in production include AD pins for Penelope and Ithaka, Plastics for GGTS, internal parts for GGTS and 'other pieces for several GG constructions'. So, although not producing a full catalogue of spares, there should be at least some of what you need in this latest batch.

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Esterigon + Tilemahos - best combo ever?

For a very long time now I have used my JustGG and Oddy.  Or JustGG and Ithaka. I have not strayed from this combination nor have I wanted to. However for the last couple of days I have not touched any of the above, I have used Esterigon and Tilemahos exclusively. A lot smaller than the JustGG/Ithaka setup and a lot lighter too. Performance is just as good and ease of use/setup might even be a bit easier.

At first I expected a smaller GG and atty to be a temporary distraction but I have been overwhelmed at how perfect and useable this combination is. Esterigon is a masterpiece in engineering, every little feature and detail works wonderfully. Tilemahos bears all the characteristics of  the more established GG atomisers but in a much smaller form and fits perfectly on top of Esterigon.

The battery capacity is obviously lower with a smaller size but even my cheap Efest 18490 batteries work very well. I get over a day of use from a single charge. The 18500 battery I have is much longer that stated and will not fit in Esterigon no matter how much I wanted it to.

Although smaller than my normal setup, size does not affect performance in any way, in fact I am surprised at how good the performance is. The wider space inside for the coil makes it a breeze to use. It takes me about 3 minutes to recoil Tilemahos. I normally use a single coil but there is more than enough room to run a dual coil (or more) setup.

The threads are all buttery smooth, fitting together perfectly. The CNC engraving on the bottom part is really nice, something I wasn't expecting. It makes a difference to the look and also serves as an aid to gripping when disassembling. I also found the length of the mouthpiece to be really good too, nice and compact when all the way closed, not too long when fully opened.

Overall I am extremely pleased with the latest GG releases. The only downside to my newfound admiration for the 'Esterimahos' combination is that my other GG's are starting to feel left out. Imeo said somewhere that once we started using these newer GG's we would wonder about our use of the larger GG's and I now know what he means. 

As technology improves there will be changes in how we vape and what we use to vape. The release of Esterigon and Tilemahos are an indication of the direction Imeo is taking and the upcoming Proteus promises to push vaping and Golden Greek even further forward into the future. 

I will forever love my GGTS, Stealth, JustGG and I'll continue to use them even as newer GG products come to market. However, I have total faith in Imeo's ability to come up with the next new thing in vaping and in my opinion Esterigon with Tilemahos is the best setup available in the world right now.

As ever I would like to thank Imeo and also Vassilis from e-smokeguru. Without them this Blog could not exist.

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Picture Of The Month August 2014

This month I have chosen this simple Esterigon/Tilemahos pair as my top picture. In my opinion, probably the number one e-cig combo in the world right now. The reason for choosing this picture is to mark and celebrate the release of these two GG products, both of which have been selling really well.

There is not much more I can say about the picture but that is what I like about it. It is just two GG's, pure and simple. So, well done to Patricko for having a great couple of GG's and for taking the time to photo them.

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Tilemahos - 2nd batch and GG pre-sales

The sale of Tilemahos looks to have gone really well. Fluid Vaper and e-smokeguru both have it listed as out of stock. I  do see Tilemahos available at Bitfumo but I can't say how accurate that is. 

Hopefully those after a Tilemahos were able to buy one, if not there is good news. A second batch should be ready in about 10 days according to a post by Vassilis from e-smokeguru. This should give people another shot at getting hold of the hottest new GG tank.

Also remember that there will be pre-orders for all other GG parts from e-smokeguru. This will start in two days time. I have no information yet on the other sellers but I will update this post if I find out any more regarding this.



IMPORTANT UPDATE!

Pre-orders have been pushed back about a month to give all sellers a chance to prepare. The good news is that they will remain open for about a month to give everyone a chance of getting their orders in.

"For those who dont know how it works, you go to the GG category with the name GG Preorders and inside you will find all GG Deivices and items. You will be able to order what you want pay for it and about after 2 months the ordered items come to your house door "

                                                                                                                  Vassilis  
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GG Tilemahos - On sale now!

Just a quick post to say Tilemahos is now on sale at Fluid and Bitfumo by the looks of things. Both sites have it listed as in stock. I was under the impression it would be a simultaneous sale from all three dealers but it looks like the two sellers above have had a head start on e-smokeguru.

Tilemahos will be available within the next few hours on e-smokeguru and from what I can see there will be a choice of two bases, 510 or 510 with air control. I also see a choice of two finishes of matte or polished. Check the links in the dealers tab above for more details.

UPDATE

All three sellers have had Tilemahos available for sale. It looks like sales have gone well, I know for example, stock is down to around 20 Tilemahos left at e-smokeguru as I write this.

Also for anyone not convinced that they need the new GG atomiser, check out this video by the irrepressible Bishopheals. After seeing this there can be no doubt that the Tilemahos is more than capable of producing some very big clouds!

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Facebook Page - another way to keep updated

After all the tweaking I have done to this site I finally got round to creating a Facebook page for GG160. I know a lot of people don't use Google Plus so I figured it would be another option for people to stay updated. I plan on posting any new posts on Facebook as well as G+, they will be the same so you should only need to follow one.

I hope to get a few likes and some more interaction with people so don't be afraid to post. I'm also open to suggestions and requests for anything GG related, just get in touch any way you prefer. Remember I have G+, Twitter, Facebook and e-mail as contact options and I always like receiving your messages.

While I'm here I'll just remind you that Tilemahos should be available to buy this coming Monday -18th August at 18:00 Greek time. It should be available from all three sellers although I'm still not sure what base options will be for sale on the day. So have a good weekend but remember to keep a few pennies aside for Monday!

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Tilemahos Dripper and release date

Imeo has recently posted a video showing how Tilemahos can be used as a dripper. I think this is in response to people asking for a dripper version of Tilemahos. But as you can see in the video, Tilemahos is small enough in size and more than capable of being used for dripping. The beauty of Tilemahos is that it can be used either way depending on your choice. Also any worries about the performance of Tilemahos can be forgotten after you witness the huge clouds Imeo produces in the video. 

Release Date

The release date has now been officially been confirmed as the 18th of August 2014. On the day of release Tilemahos will be available from all three GG sellers simultaneously so people everywhere will get their chance to grab the latest GG tank. I'm not sure what options will be available regarding bases for Tilemahos but I will find out and update this post. Be aware that Vassilis and the e-smokeguru team are taking a much needed break before the release, with the shop being closed from the 11th to the 17th of August.


One final bit of information, on the 20th of August, e-smokeguru will be taking pre-orders for 'almost all GG devices and parts'. Good news for those waiting for spares and the chance to buy full mods.

Then all we have left to look forward to is Proteus!

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Tilemahos - latest information

The following is all the latest information, condensed, that Imeo has posted in the GG Tilemahos thread over on ECF. Much of the conversation on the thread has been on the different bases that will be available with Tilemahos and also some passionate discussion of engraving and branding.

GG Branding

With Esterigon coming only with 'GG' engravings some users are keen to see Tilemahos appear with a wings only version. Although in the thread Imeo states for example, that the Hybrid base will come with the same CNC engravings as in his recent videos, he does seem open to discussion on what markings should be available.

The Hybrid base has not been made yet as there is no time to make it before the August holidays. This gives a bit of hope to those wanting a different look than the planned CNC. The pictures below show the Hybrid base as it is now and were taken from this video.

*IMAGES TO BE ADDED*

Notice how good it looks when attached to Esterigon, giving a very clean and complete look. The small size of Tilemahos, paired with Esterigon will make this a very desirable pairing for those looking for the GG experience in a smaller form factor. 

Base Options

The difference the bases make to Esterigon length are as follows. Regular base - no difference. AD base - 4mm increase. Hybrid base 2.5mm shorter.

The regular base is made for Esterigon, JustGG, GGTS and other mods. The AD base will be for other mods/GG without AD control. It will be needed on GG mods like the Stealth or GGTB that don't have Ad control.

Prices

The prices given by Imeo so far are -

• Regular Tilemahos  79 euros  
• AD Tilemahos  89 euros 
• Hybrid base  20-25 euros? No firm price given yet.

At the time of writing this Imeo has given an expected release date of around the first week of August. Obviously this could change at any time. As always I will update you with anything new I find.

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GG Tilemahos - breakdown video by Imeo

Imeo has posted a more in depth look at the new atomiser Tilemahos. I won't say too much about it as you can see in the video all you need to know. All I can add is that it looks very good. It seems to be the perfect partner for Esterigon and will probably appeal to other mod owners too.

Note - the engraving is an interesting change for GG, CNC rather than laser engraved.

One last piece of good news, the price of Tilemahos is set to be €79. That is a great price and an affordable one that is very much welcomed. I'll post more updates as I get them.

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Tilemahos - 'Fat Penelope'

What is it?

Tilemahos will be the next rebuildable atomiser from Golden Greek. It is designed specifically for the Esterigon, although it will no doubt have an appeal to anyone with a big battery mod. The reduced diameter of Tilemahos could make it as popular as the Penelope is for more generic mod owning e-cig users.

Tilemahos will be a 3 piece design, base, body and cap. Imeo said he wanted to keep the design as simple as possible in contrast to the likes of Ithaka, with it's multiple parts. There will be a choice of three bases.

• The first base is for use with Esterigon, which already has air control, making the Esterigon-Tilemahos combo as short as possible. 

• The second is a base to use with other mods and will have an air control feature. 

• Lastly there will be a hybrid base. As I understand it a hybrid base uses the top cap of the mod as the base plate for the atomiser. This reduces the possibility of voltage loss through the 510 connection. I admit I have little experience of hybrid bases though, so I may be wrong on this one.

However the Tilemahos finally emerges it will probably be as Imeo described it, a Fat Penelope. I expect it to have the same sort of internals as previous GG rebuildables, along with the familiar ease of use. It's length is very short at around 36mm long. Despite the small size it will hold 3.5 ml of liquid.

Can I see it?

It is still in production so no official pictures have been published yet. However, below are some pictures that have been posted on ECF along with some screen grabs I got from Youtube. The first one is by CaptSteve who has a pre release version, he blurred the picture for this reason. He seems impressed with it so that's a good sign.

Notice in the last picture the 'S' I have circled on the base. I don't know what this is, maybe an engraving of the name or it could be just some pre-production identifying part. It will be interesting to see the final finish and design.

From the pictures it's hard to appreciate the size of Tilemahos but this is a really compact looking RBA. On top of Esterigon this is going to be a perfect match.

When can I get it?

Imeo said recently that Tilemahos would be ready sometime mid July. I know that the machine shop shuts soon for the holidays so I imagine they will try to get a batch finished before then.

I predict that this will be another very popular item and one to keep an eye on. With the holidays coming up you won't want to miss out on buying this otherwise the next batch will feel like a very long time away. Keep checking all the regular suppliers for information and if I find out anything more I will, of course, let you know.

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