I've been getting into rebuildable atomizers lately. These seem to have had a surge in popularity lately with quite a few newer vapers taking an interest and asking questions. This post is a general explanation of what they are, and I'll post a helpful video I came across here too.
What's the difference between a dripping atomizer and a rebuildable atomizer? A dripping atomizer is just an atomizer. You can buy them already made, and you can buy rebuildable atomizers. The difference between the two is that one eventually gets tossed, and the rebuildable is the one you put your own wicks and coils in.
Then there are rebuildable atomizer/tanks - same principal but they hold more juice. I am using an AGA-T+ right now - its a rebuildable atomizer/tank that holds 3 ml.
Then there are hybrids. Hybrids are pvs with a reduildable atomizer/tank attached. To use these you need to rebuild (add wick and coil) the atomizer. You can't use anything else on these except the attached atomizer/tank.
Some people pick up rebuildable atomizers first off, but others have a steep learning curve with them. They aren't for brand new vapers, and if you decide to try them you will need a digital multimeter and a mod with good batteries, preferably IMR. Coils can short, so don't try rebuildables without doing some reading and knowing how to be safe with them. The Genesis type involve making a wick from stainless steel mesh, finding the right wire that suits you - most people use kanthal wire. Then there's the wire thickness and resistance. Set up is not too hard, but the difficulty can be in getting hot spot on the coil and having shorts.
For rebuildables dripping atomizers, the Phoenix is a good starter I think.
I found this video useful when I rebuilt the Phoenix:
Here's a pic of a Phoenix type rebuildable atomizer on my CCST:
For rebuildable atomizer/tanks - there are different ones. The AGA-T+ is a Genesis type that is popular at the moment. I didn't find it too hard, but they do require patience to set up the first time. There's a whole thread on them here, and I suggest reading before buying - to find out what you need and what you need to do:
Has anyone tried the AGA Tiamat PLUS w/Glass Tank
Here's a picture of the AGA-T+ on my Vamo:
What's the difference between a dripping atomizer and a rebuildable atomizer? A dripping atomizer is just an atomizer. You can buy them already made, and you can buy rebuildable atomizers. The difference between the two is that one eventually gets tossed, and the rebuildable is the one you put your own wicks and coils in.
Then there are rebuildable atomizer/tanks - same principal but they hold more juice. I am using an AGA-T+ right now - its a rebuildable atomizer/tank that holds 3 ml.
Then there are hybrids. Hybrids are pvs with a reduildable atomizer/tank attached. To use these you need to rebuild (add wick and coil) the atomizer. You can't use anything else on these except the attached atomizer/tank.
Some people pick up rebuildable atomizers first off, but others have a steep learning curve with them. They aren't for brand new vapers, and if you decide to try them you will need a digital multimeter and a mod with good batteries, preferably IMR. Coils can short, so don't try rebuildables without doing some reading and knowing how to be safe with them. The Genesis type involve making a wick from stainless steel mesh, finding the right wire that suits you - most people use kanthal wire. Then there's the wire thickness and resistance. Set up is not too hard, but the difficulty can be in getting hot spot on the coil and having shorts.
For rebuildables dripping atomizers, the Phoenix is a good starter I think.
I found this video useful when I rebuilt the Phoenix:
Here's a pic of a Phoenix type rebuildable atomizer on my CCST:
For rebuildable atomizer/tanks - there are different ones. The AGA-T+ is a Genesis type that is popular at the moment. I didn't find it too hard, but they do require patience to set up the first time. There's a whole thread on them here, and I suggest reading before buying - to find out what you need and what you need to do:
Has anyone tried the AGA Tiamat PLUS w/Glass Tank
Here's a picture of the AGA-T+ on my Vamo:
