Clearomizer vs RBA?

[Pazazu]

Hey guys, I have another noobie question. How does a rba taste in comparison to a clearomizer? I know an rba can produce way more vapor, and is way more versatile with high and low voltages and such. With a steel mesh wick, or a ceramic wick, are you getting a lot more of an unmuted flavor? Or is the RBA more of a "seeking the ultimate amount of vapor" type of thing, for someone who has been vaping for a long time and wants massive throat hits? I'm more of the guy who is searching for the ultimate flavor myself I want a flavor that just smacks you in the face lol.

 

[Renzuli]

Welcome , Clearomizers , using a silica type wick , tend to mute the flavor a little . Some are better , in my opinion . Been real happy with using Kanger's lately . And RBA's , and RDA's , which I also use , tend to taste cleaner , sharper , with more flavor , and throat hit . There is a bit of a learning curve to using RBA's , but in my opinion , totally worth the trouble .

 

[Sheila Michele 1971]

Clearos really mute the flavor in my opinion. Best clearo Ive tried is the iclear.

When you build an RBA, you can make your wick out of different materials....SS mesh, silica, cotton, hemp, SS cable
I dont taste the 'metallic' taste unless I have a hot spot which is easily worked out.

And while you can get those clouds of vapor sub-ohming it, you can also get vapor from higher vg juices also.

 

[Pazazu]

So in other words, if you want a real crisp clean flavor of your juice, an RBA is the way to go? What about doing a mod/trick on something like a protank to add a ceramic or SS mesh wick into it? Would that basically be the same as an RBA? Or do you think the shortness of the wick itself would change things? I guess with an RBA you really don't have the flooding problem like you could possibly run into with a mesh wicked protank. And whats the difference in an RBA and an RDA if you don't mind? I'll look it up too.

Nevermind I answered myself, RDA is dripping atomizer, I don't think I'd like a dripper, too much work adding in drips constantly, I'm on the go too much and don't have tons of money to throw around on different mods hehe

 

[Jae Lee]

what is a good RBA to get? anyone wanna throw in some links? does it work w/ vision spinners or ego twists?

 

[FoxVersusOx]

Much cheaper to rebuild than replace when the gunk piles on and taste turns. Loved my ody clone and planning to step to ithaka, but I also really like my a7 and a7 mini

 

[Dakota Jim]

Here is a good beginner RBA (you will need to order wire and mesh separately)

http://www.cloudsofvapor.com/store/127-new-at-cov/1824-rsst-genesis-atomizer.html

and a PBusardo review of it

A PBusardo Review - Smoktech RSST Genesis Atomizer - YouTube

and there is a youtube vid on ss wick DIY for protank but I don't have a link for it (sorry)

 

[MattMann228]

smoktech rsst rba.

 

[mrpony]

i just started with the cobra gen/atty and i have to agree,the flavor is much better than with a DCT. that is however,when the coil is built well. a poor set up has given me a poor tasting vape several times. im still learning the intricacies of wrapping a good coil and it does seem to be a subtle art. it seems too many wraps gives too much heat and burns,too few,no matter the resistance and the vapor is too wet.its an odd beast,but when you get it right the RBAs rock.
i have noticed the cobra doesnt seem to work on either of my 2 eGo batteries,though.i have no idea why.

 

[MattMann228]

rba's shouldnt go on any type of standard ego battery whether it be standard or twist/spinner. because there is no way to test the ohms and you could mess your battery up and rinder it useless.

 

[Pazazu]

Awesome, thanks for the info guys. Now its time to save up for a dna vv mod, and a couple new RBA's with the new ceramic wicks!

 

[mtpleasantaint]

rba's shouldnt go on any type of standard ego battery whether it be standard or twist/spinner. because there is no way to test the ohms and you could mess your battery up and rinder it useless.

I think most twists have short protection, but youre right, without a way to measure resistance theres really now way to do RBA. You can easily get a multimeter or even a Vamo for pretty cheap these days.

 

[Sheila Michele 1971]

So in other words, if you want a real crisp clean flavor of your juice, an RBA is the way to go? What about doing a mod/trick on something like a protank to add a ceramic or SS mesh wick into it? Would that basically be the same as an RBA? Or do you think the shortness of the wick itself would change things? I guess with an RBA you really don't have the flooding problem like you could possibly run into with a mesh wicked protank. And whats the difference in an RBA and an RDA if you don't mind? I'll look it up too.

Nevermind I answered myself, RDA is dripping atomizer, I don't think I'd like a dripper, too much work adding in drips constantly, I'm on the go too much and don't have tons of money to throw around on different mods hehe

I dont own a protank so I dont know if it can be modded.
With an RDA you dont need to keep adding drops like with a dripping atty. Most have a small 'pool' and have absorbent wicks.

 

[MattMann228]

i use the rsst and the vamo. just cant go below 1.2ohms.

 

[mrpony]

rba's shouldnt go on any type of standard ego battery whether it be standard or twist/spinner. because there is no way to test the ohms and you could mess your battery up and rinder it useless.

you just use a seperate tester is all,im not sure if i can post a link to the one i have. but it runs about 20$and also works as a stand so you can have both hands free.i think every vaper should have one.
im keeping them in mind for christmas.

 

[mrpony]

Awesome, thanks for the info guys. Now its time to save up for a dna vv mod, and a couple new RBA's with the new ceramic wicks!

you can save a few bucks and buy used off ebay or something,but there is one drawback..... the cobra i have was given to me.the previous owner used a atomic fireball candy flavored juice and i can still taste it over the 555 knock off i use. if you do get a previously owned on make sure to get it cleaned real well.

 

[Sheila Michele 1971]

you can save a few bucks and buy used off ebay or something,but there is one drawback..... the cobra i have was given to me.the previous owner used a atomic fireball candy flavored juice and i can still taste it over the 555 knock off i use. if you do get a previously owned on make sure to get it cleaned real well.

You could try soaking it in vinegar or PGA a few hours to get rid of that smell/taste

 

[aPandaz]

rba's shouldnt go on any type of standard ego battery whether it be standard or twist/spinner. because there is no way to test the ohms and you could mess your battery up and rinder it useless.

Test it with a multimeter. I used to use an AGA-S on my twists before I got rid of them. I built a 1.5 ohm coil on it, tested with my multimeter, and fired with one of my mech mods first.

 

[DeeKien]

anybody can recommend an RBA that wont crack from cinnamon or citrus that wont hurt the wallet too badly?

 

[BdMoore85]

Much cheaper to rebuild than replace when the gunk piles on and taste turns. Loved my ody clone and planning to step to ithaka, but I also really like my a7 and a7 mini

Ithaka huh? Quite the "step-up", but pm me if you find the. In stock somewhere