RDA suggestions for first time Rebuildable atomizer?

[gunderpersonn]

Hello Everyone,
I'm going to receive my first rebuildable TCB-1 atomizer (similar to a phoenix atomizer) soon. My biggest thanks and gratitude to HolaAmigos for helping me get a super, affordable rebuildable.
I'm well aware that it will be an act of frustration for the start. I can hang in there. But during that time I'd love to know some suggestions from veterans for things to think about. Yep, I've read stickys (none in this subforum seem to be present.) and I've searched and I've read threads!

I don't want to limit any suggestions but a few to get a start:

So here are my questions:

1.) I know I need to get a VV device. Should I buy a cheapy and a meter or a super expensive one that reads ohms and meters ( ie. provari)? For a beginner remember.
2.) Should I buy a life time of kanthal wire or stick with the wicks and wires that have been offered with the unit?
3.) Are there sticky's or threads that I'm unaware of that I should read...(i've been through many threads about wicks and wires).
4.) I'm so new that I can't even think of more questions! give me you best remembrances back to the day when you were trying to get a start.
Many thanks,
dawn

 

[TBinAZ]

Wow, pretty 'bass-ackwards' but nice snag on the Bulli knock-off.

My first answer is get a ProVari. My next answer would be a Twist. My third answer would be to take your chance with a VMax.

As far as coil accessories, go with how often you really plan to re-coil. Lots of vendors out there offer smaller amounts of wick and wire (preassembled to 6in to 15+ feet of each) at a slightly inflated price then if you buy big bulk. That is almost as subjective as juice ya know.

 

[keenanmcfar]

Honestly, any catton yarn will work fine for a phoenix style so just grab a spool at your local arts and crafts store and your set for years as for the wire, id also recommend the bulk route. Its not that pricey and even if u dont like the rebuildables u will at least always have a back up . Lavatube is a good begginners choice for vv btw. Wont break the bank either with kits for 52 dollars at appoloecigs. Of course ago c and provari are great options too.

 

[SilentEcho13]

I just picked up a Phoenix from Mountain Oak Vapor. It's a nice little atty, but I've been getting burning taste most of the time, regardless of voltage or how much I drip.

I suppose that no matter what rebuildable you get, you'll be tinkering with it for a long time to get it to work correctly.

 

[keenanmcfar]

Burning taste could be from the wick being too small and juice burning off too quick. Did u double up the wick? Try using a nice fat piece of cotton if that doesnt work. That and making sure the coil is loose should prevent any burning taste

 

[gunderpersonn]

Thanks for the good suggestions! I'm off to craft store to pick up some cotton yarn. I think I might just break down and buy a Provari. There just seems to be an endless supply of love for those PVs.