Anyone seen this nice RBA ? A8?

[JuniorNA]

Did some searching and there are no threads dedicated to it with pics or anything - this looks like a nice model and almost close enough to the ac9. Depending on with of the atty - I think it's the same size as the aga-t but I'm not sure. I also dont know If that's a plastic tank - still - when it comes to looks - it blows the aga t out of the water and it's 23 bucks , so why is there no hype ?

https://vaporbank.com/shop/index.php?p=product&id=1248


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[adeline]

I've rebuilt it a couple times with no great success.. Getting a really weird flavor out of it. Maybe I need to wash it some more, I don't know.

I haven't given up on it yet.. I still tinker with it and I'm trying different things.


Edit to add: Check out the pictures of the internals here:
http://www.empiremods.com/product_p/reba8ss.htm

I don't know how well that'll work with a mesh setup.

 

[JuniorNA]

Using mesh or silica or cotton ?

Can you post some pics of it on your device. ? And is the tank plastic?


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[JuniorNA]

Edit just saw ur edit. Yeah ur seems as though it's setup for silica/cotton and not really set up for mesh - thanks for the link


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[adeline]

I just snapped a couple quickies.. Too late to be messing with lighting and different devices..

And here are the internals. Singe after a basic overnight soak, and maybe 3-5 mins of vaping.

I use cotton exclusively.

And yeah I'm pretty sure it's plastic. I try not to put any crazy juices in any tank I'm not 100% certain is glass or pyrex.

Edit to add .. the vape is just plain harsh. I might try a NR setup, though I don't know if that'll help. During my next big rebuild session (probably this weekend), I'll soak the whole thing in vinegar water and then try again.

 

[rizzo777]

I see the fill hole is the wick hole, how could u fill it up with mesh? Would hate to keep on poking the mesh when filling once u get it right. Looks nice though

 

[FeistyAlice]

I believe that's the tank a bunch of us ordered in the latest A7 co-op. (Now closed) So there should be more peeps talking about them in next couple weeks.

I ordered three. I do like the looks. If I'm remembering correctly I think they were $13 US in co-op.

Feisty Alice

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[st0nedpenguin]

Good lord it's ugly.

 

[FeistyAlice]

I've rebuilt it a couple times with no great success.. Getting a really weird flavor out of it. Maybe I need to wash it some more, I don't know.

I haven't given up on it yet.. I still tinker with it and I'm trying different things.


Edit to add: Check out the pictures of the internals here:
http://www.empiremods.com/product_p/reba8ss.htm

I don't know how well that'll work with a mesh setup.

The A7 were notorious for having residual machining substances that tasted terrible. Fortunately I knew about this before my first ones came in. I totally disassembled them completely (leaving stock coil on) and boiled three fresh water boils on all and had no bad taste. Actually for years I've boiled (or very hot water bathed) virtually any atty, carto, tanks, DTs, most wicks (some exceptions but do alcohol soak and/or torch) before using.

So I'll be giving A8s a good cleaning before using.

Feisty Alice

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[StaircaseWit]

I wonder if this could be drilled out to give it four wick holes for a sort of stainless Drunker with post connections.

 

[Blix]

I have the A8 and have not been able to get something useful out of it. So far I'd say it's crap.

 

[JuniorNA]

Yeah IMHO this should have been designed for mesh with a center post. I don't think it's that ugly compared to the aga-t. It's a lot crispier and neat looking


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[Section1]

I haven't had any luck getting a good vape out of it yet either. When you have it in your hand looking at it you would think it should perform well but for some reason it just doesn't, for me anyway. The stock wick set up was a total fail, burnt taste and poor wicking. I thought it was because of the rubber sleeve the wick passes through when it goes into the tank, I believe is there to stop any leaking. I removed that and still no better. Put a cotton wick in it and it was a little better but not much really. Still poor vapor production and if you even think about increasing the power to the coil it gives a burnt taste. I'm sure there has to be a way to get it working and working well but I haven't spent much time with it yet. I like the looks of it and it seems fairly well built for the cost. I'm sure someone has it figured out though.

 

[JuniorNA]

I just snapped a couple quickies.. Too late to be messing with lighting and different devices..

And here are the internals. Singe after a basic overnight soak, and maybe 3-5 mins of vaping.

I use cotton exclusively.

And yeah I'm pretty sure it's plastic. I try not to put any crazy juices in any tank I'm not 100% certain is glass or pyrex.

Edit to add .. the vape is just plain harsh. I might try a NR setup, though I don't know if that'll help. During my next big rebuild session (probably this weekend), I'll soak the whole thing in vinegar water and then try again.

Thanks so much for the pics. That helped a lot !!!


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[JD1]

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With the air coming up under the coil it shouldn't be harsh unless it's not wicking. By it singing so fast also suggests it's not wicking good.

When you do your nr build, I'd suggest putting a thin layer of cotton, cut from the rounds, over the center hole, mounting the coil down against it, then pulling it out, so that the coil is close to the hole. Then when you start vaping it, and if it tastes ok, drip a couple of times to keep it moist. Then when you stop dripping and if it turns harsh, you'll know it's not wicking.

 

[adeline]

With the air coming up under the coil it shouldn't be harsh unless it's not wicking. By it singing so fast also suggests it's not wicking good.

When you do your nr build, I'd suggest putting a thin layer of cotton, cut from the rounds, over the center hole, mounting the coil down against it, then pulling it out, so that the coil is close to the hole. Then when you start vaping it, and if it tastes ok, drip a couple of times to keep it moist. Then when you stop dripping and if it turns harsh, you'll know it's not wicking.

I'm not entirely convinced there's air coming through that center hole. If it's a hole, it certainly doesn't run all the way down to the 510 connection. Maybe it has something to do with that weird chamber in the middle.

I'll play around with coil placement and extra cotton.

 

[JD1]

I'm not entirely convinced there's air coming through that center hole. If it's a hole, it certainly doesn't run all the way down to the 510 connection. Maybe it has something to do with that weird chamber in the middle.

I'll play around with coil placement and extra cotton.

Yeal, I thought the air went into a chamber then up through the center hole, like the 804. It's hard to tell from the pictures.

 

[adeline]

Yeal, I thought the air went into a chamber then up through the center hole, like the 804. It's hard to tell from the pictures.

LOL It's hard to tell when you have it in your hands!!

 

[Thrasher]

in the pic what is the small hole in the side of the chamber isnt that an intake?

if that hole goes through to the wick area then the wick needs to be right up on it for proper function.

on a few of the wholesale sites its listed under phoenix style and that usually means a side airhole.

 

[Plumes.91]

Just ordered this. Hope I can get it going good. Anyone have any luck?