Best topper for REO?

[Tom Fuller]

My Mom has been inspired by my success at quitting smoking with vaping after 46 years smoking. She is not very mechanically inclined, and frustrates easily with new tech. I feel like the REO will solve a lot of the leak/dry hit stuff with tanks. I can build the coils for her but have no idea what atty to put on it. Please help.


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[minimalsaint]

I would suggest the Reomizer 2 that Rob sells on the site with the Reos. It is custom-modified for the Reo and has a ceramic deck so builds are more forgiving.
And make some space for the second Reo while you're at it. It's inevitable.

 

[SLIPPY_EEL]

my opinion is RM2 with its ceramic deck is by far the easiest and most forgiving

 

[InTheShade]

Another vote for the RM2 here too, easy to build, looks decent, functions very well.

 

[Tom Fuller]

I would suggest the Reomizer 2 that Rob sells on the site with the Reos. It is custom-modified for the Reo and has a ceramic deck so builds are more forgiving.
And make some space for the second Reo while you're at it. It's inevitable.

So does that mean one comes with it? Cause I don't see an RM2 on the site. I only see LR and smoke tech.


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[cags]

hopefully this link will take you there. it is under "rebuildable atomizer"

Rebuildable atomizer & supplies

you might want to check out the reo forum here too:

Reos Mods

 

[glasseye]

What a good son you are! I agree with everyone else, the RM2. It's a short learning curve knowing how much and how often to squonk at first to refresh the coil, so I might suggest using silica wick in the beginning to avoid burnt cotton (if you use that for her at all). I did that once or twice when I got my first REO. yuck

 

[Rickajho]

Tom, how simple do you need or want to keep this? You don't need to go the rebuildable atty route even if you just want a "screw on and go" option for her.

For non-rebuildable atomizers the Ikenvape I06 (306 type) at 1.8 ohm is a good option for a non VV Reo. In cartos the Boge shorty cartos are a good option as well. Bottom feeding a carto eliminates any leaking problem. Period. Either type seem to last longer in a bottom feeder because you can keep them plenty wet with no concern about creating a flooding or leaking problem. The only time I have never not hated a carto was when I put it on a bottom feeder.

If you want to go the Reomizer or other rebuidable route you may want to take a look through these two threads:

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/reos-mods/377836-reo-compatible-rbas.html

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/reos-mods/469920-rm2-full-atomizer-itself-rebuild-pic-heavy.html

 

[sc12]

Agree with the highly recommended RM2. In case of coil troubles when you're not available, a simple LR306 atomizer as a backup. Screw it on squonk and vape!

 

[Racehorse]

My Mom has been inspired by my success at quitting smoking with vaping after 46 years smoking. She is not very mechanically inclined

I guess I would ask you this first: would your Mom be interested in rebuilding something at all? There are many who don't want to do that.

In which case the 1.7ohm shorty cartos and/or off the shelf 510 or 306 atties are great option with bottom feeders.

Sometimes I feel it is not always appropriate to suggest latest/greatest to some people, I know people who can't even SEW, and quite frankly, I would not therefore recommend an RBA to them.

 

[Rat2chat2]

Like everyone, rm2 is fantastic. I just wanted to say congratulations to you and I think it is wonderful you are willing to help your mom. Good luck to her (which she won't need much because she has you). I am also a huge fan on the reo. It just doesn't get any better.

 

[Fizzpop]

Another vote for the RM2. The Igo Rob sells is also pretty nifty, but it is harder to build because of its wee size.

 

[Tom Fuller]

Sorry y'all life had me. Rm2 it is and if I get two of them then she can have a backup build until I rebuild the used setup. Keep them rotated.


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[Ryedan]

Sorry y'all life had me. Rm2 it is and if I get two of them then she can have a backup build until I rebuild the used setup. Keep them rotated.

I'm also using a RM2 and I love it. The only thing is I take out the wick and dry burn the coil daily. I could probably get two days, but I don't see myself going past that. If you think she can do that, or you can do it for her, you're golden. If not, you might want to consider Rickajho's suggestions from his earlier post. Maybe just to have something around for backup at least

 

[Rickajho]

I'm also using a RM2 and I love it. The only thing is I take out the wick and dry burn the coil daily. I could probably get two days, but I don't see myself going past that. If you think she can do that, or you can do it for her, you're golden. If not, you might want to consider Rickajho's suggestions from his earlier post. Maybe just to have something around for backup at least

That is true - don't forget about your own personal filtering when making this choice. Most people can only go 48 hours on a cotton wick before "yuck!" sets in and it requires maintenance. If you are building with cotton are you setting up a situation for her that requires maintenance every other day? On the other hand a shorty carto combined with a Reo can last for weeks - until it either finally goes gross or the coil eventually pops. Just something to consider.

 

[Tom Fuller]

That is true - don't forget about your own personal filtering when making this choice. Most people can only go 48 hours on a cotton wick before "yuck!" sets in and it requires maintenance. If you are building with cotton are you setting up a situation for her that requires maintenance every other day? On the other hand a shorty carto combined with a Reo can last for weeks - until it either finally goes gross or the coil eventually pops. Just something to consider.

What is a shorty carto? I am only a month into vaping but I am an electrical engineer so the coil making wasn't even an issue. I use an Aspire Nautilus and have ordered a Patriot rda. Outside of those two types I know nothing about the other types of atty tech.


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[Rickajho]

What is a shorty carto? I am only a month into vaping but I am an electrical engineer so the coil making wasn't even an issue. I use an Aspire Nautilus and have ordered a Patriot rda. Outside of those two types I know nothing about the other types of atty tech.

Not sure what your Mom has tried so far. You mentioned leaking issues so I have to assume some type of clearo.

Cartos predate your devices mentioned. Normally they are standalone devices, that have polyfill and a coil in the same unit. You saturate the polyfill, it feeds liquid to the coil. But they aren't without their problems: If you let the polyfill run dry you can singe the polyfill - rendering it nasty and useless. They have a central vent tube - similar to a clearo - and if you get liquid in there it can leak right out the bottom. However, using a carto on a Reo largely eliminates both those problems. It's easy to keep the polyfill wet squonking a Reo. And since a Reo is designed to bottom feed, any leaking out the bottom of a carto is simply a non issue - it drains right back into the Reo.

They are disposable and cheap. Normal use is typically an average of six days. But I've had cartos running over two weeks on a Reo and still working. Standard length cartos would work too, but the shorty just has less polyfill - less to bother needing to saturate with a squonk. Like these. You can see the shorty on the left compared to a standard length carto. => Mini Resurrector Stainless Steel 510 (5-Pack)

The Ikenvape attys? Small silica wick with a coil. Same deal as a Reomizer: Needs more frequent squonking to keep the wick and coil saturated. They can be cleaned & dry burned but they are still disposable. => IKV io6 LR Atomizer 1.8 My only complaint about the IO6 attys is they have been inconsistent of late. Some times they last weeks before a coil pops, some times only a few days. (They do have a two week warranty though.)

The Joyetech 306 atty is similar.

Either the cartos or the atty require a drip tip.

One versus the other? Up to Mom to decide. Different people say they get better flavor out of an atty versus a carto - and the other way around as well.

Best topper for a Reo is one thing. Best topper for your Mom for a Reo - that could be something else. These are her non rebuildable, screw on & go options.

 

[pianoguy]

I used the shorty cartos for quite a while before I switched to RBA's. Other than the occasional dud, they worked quite well. They are a good match for the REO since they don't require any pre-filling - just a couple of quick squonks and they're good to go.