Am I advanced enough to try an RBA?

[gotch23]

You are totally ready i would say.
Seems like you did your homework.
And it really isn't wizardry.
About as hard as connecting speakers.

 

[HauntedMyst]

If you like the flavor of drippers but are ready for something with more juice holding, I can't recommend anything more highly than a Taifun GS. It's basically a dripping atomizer with a drip tank to keep it going. Relatively easy build, easy to refill, etc. Of all my atomizers, it's hands down the best flavor.

 

[WattWick]

I don't think it has much to do with the amount of time vaping. It has more to do with an individuals interest level. With all the talk and new products for RBA's, I've looked at them. But in all honesty, I'm not interested. I kinda feel like I'm being pushed in that direction and for me, it would be a disaster. I could never sit and watch how to videos on it. If you can, then you'll probably have success with it.

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Agree. No amount of filling a tank or priming a carto will prepare anyone for making coils. Sounds to me like the OP has the required pre-requisite: Information, an interest to learn and a slight fear/respect for the potential for doing it wrong.

It's not a hard thing to do, but it's easy to do it wrong if one does not care for doing it right. Not trying to sound like an expert here... which I sure aren't. I can make atties work to my liking, tho. Trial and error does it. Just don't fire up the coil when it turns out to be the latter. Which one will know by checking for shorts and resistance.

 

[nova_did_it]

Research. Watch videos. Research. Watch some videos. Research some more.

Your MVP can power an RDA at the resistance you mentioned. (It won't be able to do sub-ohm.) You'll be able to check your coils with the built-in ohm meter on the MVP. The main danger of an RBA is the risk factor of sub-ohms.

Information Resources for a New RBA User

I really appreciate you're response! Your blog is very helpful! Since I think flavor is important to me, I don't think I ever want to get into subohms. Sounds to dangerous for my blood!

 

[nova_did_it]

I've got the igo-L on the way because I was told it was the easiest to start out on. Everyone has to start somewhere and I've watched the people of the videos and it doesn't really look all that hard. Good luck to you. I think "we" will be just fine. And if we have any questions or problems..........the forum is here for us.

I think I'm going to start with the IGO-L as well. Seems like a logical starting point as well as rebuilding my Kanger coils. Good luck to you as well on building! I am so grateful that this forum exists for people like us!

 

[SmellYaLaterCigs]

Anyone can use an RBA, even beginners, the only thing you need is the desire to figure it out. I imagine they say "advanced vapors only" because a beginner who just wants an easy vape might get frustrated and give up not realizing there are simpler options.

You clearly have a desire to figure out RBA's so you'll be fine. They really aren't complicated at all.

 

[Weizenheimer]

The main concern is knowing what resistance you end up with. If you have equipment to tell you that, then you should be fine. If you have a PV that simply won't fire something that will "explode," then you should really be fine.

 

[Chas F.]

There is a lot to learn, fortunately there are those that have gone before you.

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...271-micro-coils-increase-vapor-flavor-th.html

 

[nova_did_it]

If you like the flavor of drippers but are ready for something with more juice holding, I can't recommend anything more highly than a Taifun GS. It's basically a dripping atomizer with a drip tank to keep it going. Relatively easy build, easy to refill, etc. Of all my atomizers, it's hands down the best flavor.

I will definitely keep this in mind. I do really like the flavor my atomizer gives.

 

[AttyPops]

The term "advanced" is misleading in many cases. It's a generally used term, sure.

It's more like...are you "prepared"?
1) Research
2) More research if you are using a mech....due to battery safety and possible shorts...and multi-meter use.
3) Having enough success and a working setup that you can experiment without having to "start off the hard way...make or break".

So you're prepared if you think you are...and know what the above 3 things mean and why they are there. That's why I don't recommend people start off with an RBA. Not that they can't, but why make it hard when there's so many stock coil options that are screw-on and work? At least have a handful of stock coils ready so you don't paint yourself into a corner. You can then experiment at leisure and safely if you've done the research.

 

[nova_did_it]

There is a lot to learn, fortunately there are those that have gone before you.

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...271-micro-coils-increase-vapor-flavor-th.html

Thank you for the link! That's a lot of pages to read!

I'm definitely feeling more confident in giving coiling a try with all of the information provided.

 

[nova_did_it]

Another quick question. Is my MVP2 a protected mod? So if I do the coil wrong it won't fire and break my battery? I think it is but I want to be sure!

 

[niczgreat]

The reason why I ask, is that I have been looking at RBA's for several days now as well as watching lots of you tube videos. My worry is, all the warnings that RBA's are for advance vapers only. Well I've only been vaping for almost 2 months now. I've went from EVODs, to ProTanks to 901 Drip atomizers and the battery's were from 650mah, to variable spinners to the Itaste v3 and now the MVP2.

I really love how the drip atomizers really give off good flavor but I am not liking the fact that I have to keep adding drops so quickly. I tend to chain vape sometimes . So I'm thinking about a dripping atomizer like and IGO L or W or something like that and try my hand at building my own coils. I don't want to sub ohm, I want coils around 1.8 ohms.

So after watching many videos, I get the wrapping coils, preparing the wire, putting them on the atomizer (IGO L needs to put the wires on the screws while others tighten them in holes) they look really similar to hooking up a stereo speakers to me... well the old fashion ones, checking the ohms, checking to make sure all of the coils glow evenly.

So do you think I'm ready to try this? or do I need to go to school and get some sort of engineer degree to be advanced enough?

I just don't want to blow myself up or destroy my gear.

Advice?

Please notify me before you press the fire button. I want to be sure to be out of the City.

 

[niczgreat]

Seriously Though!

 

[niczgreat]

Pardon the humor.

With all the research you are doing, I'm sure you will be ready.

I think it's very admirable that you are doing your research first.

 

[nova_did_it]

Pardon the humor.

With all the research you are doing, I'm sure you will be ready.

I think it's very admirable that you are doing your research first.

I took no offense I have a habit before 'charting unexplored territory' to learn as much as I can before dipping my toe in. I feel like I have to understand it to the best of my ability before accidentally harming myself, where it could have been avoided with just a bit of knowledge. I know the full understanding will come when I finally actually do my first coil or two.. or three.. or more...

 

[danc13]

i know that you said you were gonna be building coils above 1 ohm but if you do end up venturing into sub ohm territory using mechanical mods make sure you know what the amp rating on your battery is (should probably check your batteries now too if using unregulated device) so that you know you are vaping at a safe level. Saftey first! I was always so focussed on the mods and atomizers but lately iv been realizing the importance of batteries. Seems like youve done your research though. Just be sure to always do a little more whenever trying something new

 

[niczgreat]

I took no offense I have a habit before 'charting unexplored territory' to learn as much as I can before dipping my toe in. I feel like I have to understand it to the best of my ability before accidentally harming myself, where it could have been avoided with just a bit of knowledge. I know the full understanding will come when I finally actually do my first coil or two.. or three.. or more...

I'm the same way, it's ridiculous before I make a purchase I do Google Searches, ECF Searches, and You Tube Searches to try to find reviews and investigate the products. I was very hesitant before I began to RBA. I'm a little less nervous because I've experienced two situations of Hard Shorts with Imr batteries and I've seen that they heat up fairly slowly and their was plenty of time to correct the situation. The first was when my Keychain shorted a battery in my pocket, and the second was when I put a voltage indicator on another persons mod and it started to short. The battery got hot and I quckly unscrewed the atomizer. Fried my ECD meter. Sigh...

On the other hand, ICR batteries are pretty terrifying because they don't heat up slowly they burst into flames. So one of the posts about paying attention to batteries is very pertinent.

 

[bigmaaark]

i was a little hesitant at first when thinking about an rba. just like you i had the same worries and was kind of afraid to try it. but i figured i would just do it and if i didnt like it i could stick with what i was using (protanks) but it came really easy. with the help of ecf, youtube and friends i pretty much got it down and im glad i made the switch. the flavor and vapor is amazing!

 

[pesky_human]

They're really quite simple to build. Get a dripper like an Igo-L and build a microcoil on it with some sterile cotton. Then you will see what all the fuss is about. Gennies are a bit more challenging because of the wick preparation, but still very doable. Needless to say there are a lot of videos out there to help out. Just make sure, especially when you are getting started, to meter your resistance before you fire it up on the mod. If you can, score one of those little $25 own meters. Not only are they ideal for checking your resistance, and a bit easier to use than a multimeter, but they also rock as a platform to build coils without having to attach to your mod.

Gotta plug the Reo with a Reomizer 2.0 for ease of build and overall great performance in general. It's all I use now and they work better than anything else I have ever tried. The RM is a small area for building but surprisingly easy to build. I use 28g wire and am consistently getting .78 ohms with a 7 wrap micro.

TL;DR
It's rather easy and will give you much better vapor and flavor than you have ever had before.