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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Tilemahos

With the launch of Esterigon out of the way the next releases by Imeo people are looking forward to are Tilemahos, Penelope Short and of course Proteus. As far as Tilemahos goes, a release doesn't seem too far away. Imeo has already posted a couple of video's to Youtube demonstrating Tilemahos and I have to say it is looking very good already.

Tilemahos will be the latest GG rebuildable atomizer, a 'fat Penelope' designed to fit Esterigon. At 36mm long it will be shorter than Ody but surprisingly it holds around 3.5 ml of liquid where the Ody has a 2 ml capacity. Imeo has made a few subtle changes to the internal parts to improve performance but I am betting the internal parts won't be too dissimilar to the internals of the Ithaka upgrade.

You can check the video's out to get a sneak peek at performance and looks. Hopefully it won't be too long before Tilemahos is released, I know there are a lot of Esterigon owners waiting for one.

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Penelope V3 - First impressions.

I received some Vape-mail today which I had no idea was coming so it was a very pleasant surprise. What was delivered is what you see below, the Penelope V3. I am a big fan of the original Penelope V1 and the V2. I still use mine now and then, especially on my Stealth for short trips out. It is a great little atomizer that can compete with the best. Here's my quick rundown on the V3.

Changes

The Penelope V3 has been given an update along the same lines as the Ithaka upgrade. The internal connections are now the same as the Ithaka upgrade, allowing coil building without the need for no res wire. As with the V2 before it, the GG wings are now on the base rather than on the main tube of the tank, on the opposite side of the wings is the serial number. I think the plain tube looks really nice, the more subtle logo is much cooler.

Apart from the internals the design is very similar to the Penelope V1. This makes a lot of the parts compatible, therefore giving you more spares if you ever need them.

There are a few changes with the connection. It features a shorter, adjustable positive pin and air flow holes.

The connection for the coil wire is the same as Ithaka design. The housing has a slightly larger cutout for wick/cotton. I've been using cotton for a while now and I can see those cutouts helping to keep the cotton wet.

 Building a coil is very simple and takes a lot less time. Another big advantage for me is I can use the Dripper part from my Oddy to make a rebuildable dripper that is around the same size as a AA battery.

Conclusion

Overall I think this is one of the coolest Golden Greek tanks Imeo has made. The Penelope is now even better than it was. I love the small size, ease of use and the stylish look of it. If you get the chance to buy one I'd say it would be a good investment. 

The Penelope V3 is a fantastic bit of kit, it's simple as that.

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Ithaka Update - mini review

I have spent the last couple of months using a mix of Odysseus and the Ithaka Update. The Update part I have been using as a dripper with the Odysseus Drip Mode Mouthpiece.  This is my review on my findings.

Before getting the Update I had never tried Micro coils or using cotton as wicking. What I have found with the cotton is that it gives a very clean taste, letting the full flavour of your juice come through. You have to make sure it stays wet as it dries and burns very quickly. The main advantage of cotton is the fact it is readily available everywhere. Just make sure to get 100% untreated cotton.

The Update part has been a lifesaver for me. It is quick and easy to change and allows for a variety of setups. I have been using a single coil as shown in the picture below. The best results I have had have been with my ribbon wire at around 1ohm. The screws are simple to loosen then tighten over your wire and the whole unit is very well made. Adjustments can be made when building to allow more or less air flow in to the coil. The Update part has plenty of room to hold cotton or silica wick to feed the coil.

If you don't have this part and you're considering buying it I can say I highly recommend it. I don't mind twisting wires together but this makes things so much easier and quicker. The design of the part also makes it very easy to make neat and tidy coils, keeping tighter control on the resistance too. 

I believe Imeo is working on more versions to fit in other GG tanks which is a smart move.  It has totally changed my view towards rebuildables, I see them just as convenient as store bought atty's now. 

The biggest advantage to me is the cost. With the Update kit I use about an inch or less of wire and a pinch of cotton. Keeping the cotton wet you can run this for days easily if you wanted. But as it is so cost effective you could change the whole coil once a day and still not spend more than a couple of pounds/dollars a month. This free's up funds to spend on juice, batteries,etc.

Summing up I think the Update kit is an essential part for any Ithaka owner. It's ease of use and functionality are a huge plus in my book. I think they are out of stock at the moment but if they come back into stock or you see one in the classifieds I highly recommend buying one.

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Coming Soon

Ithaka Update

It has been a very good year for Golden Greek owners with the release of JustGG and Penelope V2 being two of the highlights. Imeo manages to keep interest and demand high for everything he develops despite the growing number of other mods available. I am always pleasantly surprised with the way Imeo can invent or re-invent a product, JustGG is a good example of this.

Despite the fairly recent release of his last creations Imeo shows no sign of slowing down and has more aces up his sleeve. The first is something I have been secretly hoping for, the Ithaka update. It will enable coil making in a much simpler way, doing away with the need for NR wire. Check out this video to see what I mean.

I think this new part will be very popular and will help save time and money for those making their own coils. Although it looks like a complicated set up remember once it is assembled you will only need to re-coil when required, not do a full build of the part.

Proteus

Another release that is building anticipation is the new variable voltage Proteus. I have not really tried VV vaping myself apart from stacking batteries and using a pass-thru but I understand that there are a huge number of VV fans out there. The inclusion of the Proteus into the GG line will mean there is a GG for just about all vapers. 

As usual Proteus will have a serial number for which there is a thread on ECF for those wanting to register a particular number. I'm not sure when the Proteus will be released but it is not too far away now. There is not a lot of information available for Proteus which is understandable with the cloning situation but there is this one picture from the wiki.

Proteus prototype with Penelope 

I think it looks pretty nice with that Penelope and the idea of being able to dial in your perfect set up seems too good to miss. I really can't wait to see the final version and see what users have to say about it. 

The only question now is what next? Imeo always finds some way of surprising everyone so I'm sure whatever comes next will be great. In the meantime we have some exciting new additions to look forward to.

 

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Ithaka

I've been away from the GG forum for a bit and just checked back in and found the thread regarding the next rebuild-able atomiser from Imeo, the Ithaka. It was a nice surprise to see Imeo has been his usual busy self.

I had a quick skim through the thread but what interested me most was the video Imeo has made explaining his new creation. One thing that stands out in the video, apart from the Ithaka, is how many times Imeo says, "you asked for....."

It shows that as well as pushing the development of his rebuild-ables, Imeo has also taken into account all of the user requests. Anyway I'll post the video below, see for yourself.

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