Advice on picking out a new RDA, IGO-T? IGO-L?

[Enoch777]

I need a new rda!

I've been quite happy with my Madvapes Optimus S, but it's been giving me issues with wicking, caramelizing juices due to tiny chamber size, and one of the screws doesn't like to stay.

Right then. What I know for sure is I want a much larger rda. A good sized drip well, and preferably posts with holes for threading. I've narrowed my search down to the Youde IGO-T.

What it has:
-Very good size drip well
-Holes in the posts
-Titanium top-cap to increase durability, as well as reduce the heat transfered.
-Dual Coil, or single coil with dual-coil airflow.
-Smaller chamber size than IGO-W for better flavor

The benefits of the reduced heat transfer seem to be the largest incentive here for me. I think this RDA will work great with my micros and open up my options in terms of setup. It does seem to limit me to building dual coils, but I can live with that.

What I'm not sure about: The airflow. Looking at how I like my airflow and comparing to what I already have, I think it will be just fine for what I prefer. But I'm not sure. I do like a somewhat airy draw, similar to Protank or slightly more so. Many people I see putting huge air holes in their RDAs. I really don't know how the default airflow, or a modded airflow, would stack up to my Optimus S which has the perfect draw for me.

As stated, I like "airy but not too airy." Like a Protank. Enough you can do lung hits without feeling like you're sucking on a coffee straw, but not so much so you can still do mouthil hits if needed. Make sense?

I don't own, or have access to, a drill press. If I need to mod my RDA to get good airflow I'd rather skip the benefits the IGO-T has and go straight for a pre-modded IGO-L with 1.6mm airflow holes from OKCVapes.

Alright so, what do you guys think? Anybody have experience with the IGO-T? Help me out

P.S. I'm always open to suggestions but keep in mind my budget is $30 for a new RDA and I don't want anything except an RDA.
Thanks for any tips!

 

[Exile]

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AGI Drip & Tank Rebuildable Atomizer

 

[Enoch777]

Thanks for responding Exile.

I'm just going to take the plunge and get the IGO-T. If I really have to drill out the airholes, I'll track down a drill press fast enough. Guess I'll have to guinea pig on this one! Oh well, wouldn't be the first time haha

 

[generic mutant]

You can use a needle file on the steel ones, they aren't generally made out of premium grade steel or anything. It takes maybe 1/2 an hour if you're doing it rather lackadaisically, watching TV or something

Titanium alloys tend to have a better strength / weight ratio than steel I think, but I can't imagine they're *that* much tougher, if they're actually tougher at all. Get a reasonable set of diamond needle files (£10 or something?) and give it a go. Good exercise, nothing lost, cheaper than a drill press.

 

[Enoch777]

Get a reasonable set of diamond needle files (£10 or something?) and give it a go. Good exercise, nothing lost, cheaper than a drill press.

Awesome, thanks generic. I heard a few times "grinding the holes wider" mentioned but nobody included what they used. I'll definitely give that a try as it sounds like I can narrow down the airflow exactly how I want it rather than gambling on a drill bit.

P.S. Just grabbed 120mL of my favorite juice, the IGO-T, and 6 feet of HempUniverse 2mm Organic Hemp Wick.

Been wanting to try it out and the price is great for 5 yards. The vendor doesn't normally sell vape gear at all, but somebody here on the ECF talked them into selling some of their organic hemp, 2mm, undyed, untreated... specifically for vaping. Gonna be a sweet week once my gear arrives!!!

 

[generic mutant]

Just remember to go easy. If you double the radius of a circle, its area increases by four times.

It really doesn't look like you're getting that far, you stop paying attention, and suddenly it's a wind-tunnel.

(guess how I know )

edit - why am I telling you this? You're mathematical, you know the score...

 

[Enoch777]

Haha ^_^

I found a decent diamond jeweler's file set on Amazon. Actually there's a bunch of them. All good prices. I'll order one if I need to tweak the airflow, and certain to keep in mind what I'm doing.

Thanks again for the tip. Quite preferable to drilling IMO.

 

[Dzaw]

Generally speaking titanium and most titanium alloys are neither harder nor tougher than steel -by volume-. What they have is a better strength to weight ratio. This means that for a sacrifice of 10 percent of the material strength, the same part can be 20 percent lighter. Working with a file, titanium should be easier to work than steel.

Of course, not all steel is created equal, nor are all machined parts treated equally pre consumer. The same applies for titanium, so there is a pretty big ban of overlap, wher grade 5 titanium alloy fastners, for example would be a notable degree stronger than mild steel, or most 300 series stainless. However, generally speaking of the two surfaces, steel is harder.

 

[generic mutant]

Good to know - thank you.