Beginner RBA

[SFBrianT]

I've been thinking about getting into RBAs and am looking for a recommendation on a rba that would be good for a beginner.

Thanks for your help!

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[Vash]

Genni or Dripper and do you have multi meter? Also what kind of mod do you have?

 

[Vash]

Also before trying one please read about ohms and battery safety

 

[lewmaster]

The rsst is super easy to set up as far as gennies go. IMO, drippers in general are way easy to set up so any cheapo one would be good to practice on.

 

[Myrany]

For a dripper I love my Octopus. I do have an IGO-L on order but it has not yet arrived. It shouldn't be much different to set up.

 

[SFBrianT]

I currently have a vamo and an eVic, not really interested in getting a mech yet. I know I need a multi meter and have a lot to read up on before i actually start rebuilding. I also want to avoid mesh for the time being. ( too much fir involved ) Just looking for something to get started on. Oh and not really interested in dripping either.

Definitely want to avoid really low ohms too.

 

[Thrasher]

if willing to go to fasttech, the v5, yk1 and m4 are really nice drippers for the price. the yk1 is my fave right now (even better if you open the airhole just a little)
if not the octopus is a pretty kick .... dripper for around 8-9 bucks

 

[lewmaster]

If you use a cotton wick, or even a good silica setup with a "dripper", you don't have to actually drip constantly - its not like a premade dripping atty. I've been blowing clouds all day on a $5 V5 from fasttech with a 2.9 micro coil and cotton wick and only put a few drops total in there today.

Only real problem with the v5 is the allen wrench didn't work to open it up - I had to use my own, but it did work for the screws. Its a little ghetto but it's sweet if you take the time to get it fired up.

 

[u4ia]

I find the Octopus easier than the iGo L because the posts on the Octopus have holes to thread the coil through. But the part I struggle with the most is actually wrapping the coil. It takes me about 5 tries before I get a decent one, and even then it's not that decent a coil. Any tips from the experts?

 

[Elemental0619]

I would have to agree with people here either a smoktech RBA like an octopus or squid, or the IGO-L.

 

[Thrasher]

I find the Octopus easier than the iGo L because the posts on the Octopus have holes to thread the coil through. But the part I struggle with the most is actually wrapping the coil. It takes me about 5 tries before I get a decent one, and even then it's not that decent a coil. Any tips from the experts?

hold the wick with a paperclip or sewing needle wrap it snugly, space out the coils properly, attach to the atty and pull the pin

 

[Myrany]

hold the wick with a paperclip or sewing needle wrap it snugly, space out the coils properly, attach to the atty and pull the pin

I do that when recoiling my protank heads too except I leave the paperclip in it until after I get the legs locked in place underneath with the plug and post. It keeps my from accidentally pulling the coil too deep in the protank head.

 

[carldamnit]

I have been enjoying my cheap little RBA.
SmokTech Mini RDA - Mt Baker Vapor - Electronic Cigarettes
I was buying juice from the place anyway

 

[Myrany]

I have been enjoying my cheap little RBA.
SmokTech Mini RDA - Mt Baker Vapor - Electronic Cigarettes
I was buying juice from the place anyway

That is basically an octopus/squid

 

[SFBrianT]

I'm getting recommendations for RDAs but I have absolutely no interest in dripping. Can anyone recommend an RBA that does not involve dripping?

 

[Myrany]

RSST is supposed to be one of the simples of the Genny style RBAs.

Because the tank is plastic and the hole is insulated you do not have to worry so much about shorting things out by not oxidizing well enough.

 

[Myrany]

oh lookie lookie a double post

 

[ScottM]

I would suggest first making some coils for a rebuildable. Between the multimeter, Ohms Law, and learning what a C rating for a battery means, make sure you want to jack with it. To me, it's fun and interesting. To some, it is simply a pain. If you decide you like making coils, then look into an RBA.

One of the reasons that I went the RBA route, is due to the questionable metal content in some attys. I first started making coils after vaping the grommet due to hot legs an a few attys. They tasted horrid, and I started wondering what I just put into my lungs... Another reason that I went with an RBA, is that I simply like fiddling with things. I like making the coils and experimenting with them.

 

[puchox]

When these post appear i usually suggest IGO-L or RSST, you should check the fasttech thread. There are a couple of cheap drippers that people seem to love

 

[jefsview]

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...choddy-oddy-clone-pics-tip-tricks-quirks.html

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...oktech-rsst-genesis-rebuildable-atomizer.html

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/rebuildable-atomizer-systems/436118-kayfun-lite.html

The RSSt is suppose to the most beginner friendly. Read through, and see which one seems best for you.