Considering a REO

[Empress Dragonfly]

Now that I am comfortable in building coils, I'm looking into the new REO Grand but not sure if I need the LP. The lowest ohm I build is 1.00, that being the micro on my KF. I really have no desire to go lower than that, as I am not looking into chasing clouds or strong lung hits but I do want good flavor, TH, but decent vapor amount. I am really confused whether to get an LP or standard. Most seem to get the LP with the 2. I searched on the website but found no description on the difference for 2, 3, 4 or 5.
Would a standard do the job without issues or do I need to get an LP..?

I make single coils, never made one under 1.00 and never higher than 1.5.
Also, what type of coil is best for the REOS?

 

[MsLoud]

LP keeps your options open. I have only LPs though I only use a RM2 (LP) and Cyclones lol Besides, I like the look of the lower profile

 

[Empress Dragonfly]

are they smaller in size? I couldn't tell the difference when looking at pics on his website.

 

[Yerakon]

are they smaller in size? (...)

LP has the same size, only the catchcup is lower

 

[el Jexican]

are they smaller in size? I couldn't tell the difference when looking at pics on his website.

The standard ReoGrand has a larger catch cup for using carto's or regular drip atty's but you are limited to 14mm (pretty sure thats right) rda's...There are a few out there the RM2 and Cyclone seem to be the best bang for the buck, I have both and love them.

The LP ReoGrand has a milled down catch cup and will accept your larger RDA's. Unless you're using old school carto's and atty's the LP would be the wiser choice as it leaves you more options.

As for as RDAs. The RM2 gives out great flavor and is easy to build on. The only thing with it is that you're stuck with one air hole size, if you're okay with that then you really can't go wrong with the RM2. The Cyclone also puts out some amazing flavor and with the AFC top cap you can adjust air flow to your build. I have the Atomic (RM4 on the site) and it puts out some awesome flavor as well, with great AFC too.

 

[Empress Dragonfly]

Thanks el jexican and Yerakon!

I like the idea of having the adjustable air flow, so that is the cyclone.
I really don't care for too much "airiness" lol

what size would that air hole be on the RM2?

 

[Rickajho]

Hi E.D.!

The physical size of, for example, a Grand and a LP Grand is the same. The big difference is that square catch cup at the top. It's milled way down on the LP version to work with a broader range of attys. The tradeoff is some people have more problems than others controlling leaking with the shallow catch cup.

A regular Grand can always be converted by Rob to a LP Grand for a small fee. You can send it back in to him and he will mill it down to LP. So you could start with a Grand and you still have the LP option in the future. Just something to consider - you have options.

Single coil builds? The RM2 is designed for single coil and it's one of the easiest attys to build a single coil for and to mount.

 

[Papa_Lazarou]

The LP would allow you to use any of the RM family of atties (provided you get the LP version where there is a choice - the RM2, for example), so that would give you the widest set of options for toppers.

The only wrinkle to that plan is that the taller catch cup of the 'classic' Reo has a purpose - to catch juice that spills from the feeding process. The LP is less foolproof in that regard due to the smaller cup and you might see some spilling over. It's not a huge deal, and likely not a deal breaker for you.

 

[pesky_human]

The LP allows you to use a wider variety of atomizers. My next Grand will be LP.

That being said, I have 2 standard Grands topped with RM2 atomizers and it's about as reliable a setup as you are going to find. Get some 28g Kanthal and you will hit your 1.0 ohm mark right about on the dot. It will heat up fast and make you really happy.

You are going to be blowing clouds whether you like it or not with this setup. I am using a 90% VG unflavored mix right now on a 1.3 ohm coil, and am getting pretty ridiculous vapor.

If you think you are going to want to change up your atty on a regular basis, the LP is the way to go. If I were buying my first, I would probably start out with an LP and an unmilled RM2.

Good luck!

 

[Empress Dragonfly]

I no longer have my Woodville VV, sold it a while back. But its good to know Rob can rebuild it to suit your needs.

Hi E.D.!

The physical size of, for example, a Grand and a LP Grand is the same. The big difference is that square catch cup at the top. It's milled way down on the LP version to work with a broader range of attys. The tradeoff is some people have more problems than others controlling leaking with the shallow catch cup.

A regular Grand can always be converted by Rob to a LP Grand for a small fee. You can send it back in to him and he will mill it down to LP. So you could start with a Grand and you still have the LP option in the future. Just something to consider - you have options.

Single coil builds? The RM2 is designed for single coil and it's one of the easiest attys to build a single coil for and to mount.

 

[Empress Dragonfly]

are the Grand LP released once a year or do they keep them in stock?

 

[Rickajho]

are the Grand LP released once a year or do they keep them in stock?

Ongoing. But we keep Rob really busy. If you see a color you want and it's listed as out of stock the best thing to do is contact Rob and ask him about what you are looking for. You can either PM him here or e-mail him through the web site. Rob never, ever does advance payment for anything. When it's ready to be shipped that's when he sends you a PayPal invoice.

If you are serious about ordering tell Rob everything you want to order so it can all be invoiced and paid together.

 

[Rickajho]

If you want to see the innards or a Reomizer 2 and how easy it is to build take a look here. Lotso pics: http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/reos-mods/413000-rm2-rba-2-0-reomizer-2-rebuild-tutorial.html

 

[Ian444]

what size would that air hole be on the RM2?

The RM2 air hole is 3/64". The cap is nickel-plated brass so is easy to drill out. Also, Rob (redeyedancer here on ECF) sells spare caps if required. Most people build a standard micro coil wound on a 1/16" former. Often 28 gauge is used.

Here's a couple of vids that might interest you:

REOmizer 2 / RM2 / RBA 2.0 Build To Get You Started - YouTube
Cyclone / IGO S Micro coil Rebuild tutorial - YouTube

Love your avatar, beautiful avenue of trees.

 

[super_X_drifter]

Oh and here's a vid on the REO grand

http://youtu.be/sNfog0ysbW0

I like my LP grands. They started their life as standard grands were recently LP'd.

What I have found is that decent quality RBAs do not allow juice to enter the cup area. I like the LPs because I can much better see the interface and could tell right away if there was any seepage.

The only way juice gets in the cup area for me is if I'm careless and over squonk

Here's before and after pix:

Before

After

 

[ancient puffer]

...
I like the idea of having the adjustable air flow, so that is the cyclone.
I really don't care for too much "airiness" ...

I got an RM4 for the adjustable airflow, but I found it WAY to airy for me, even closed down as low as I can get it. I'm perfectly satisfied with my RM2 and regular grand(s). Given the ohms you said you build, I'd think the RM2 would be perfect.

If you're an "experimenter", go with the LP grand and the LP RM2, it allows you to use a lot of different newer BF attys. If you're like me, and just want a simple, reliable, excellent vape, go regular grand and regular RM2. BTW, I use silica wicks, so it's not uncommon for me to run a coil/wick for months. I vape unflavored so there's little to no build up of the flavorings on the coil, it looks the same 2 months down the road as the day I installed it.

Either way, you're gonna love it and be amazed at how good vaping can be.

 

[Empress Dragonfly]

Oh Thanks for the videos, it helps to see what I want and how it works. There are so many new pieces coming out its hard to know whats what .
I do believe that the RM2 would suit me just fine!

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[Rat2chat2]

You should stop considering and buy one for no other reason than they are as awesome as the people that uses them.

 

[olefolks]

The RM2 is one fine Atty. If you want a different backup get a cyclone. They are an excellent atty also.

 

[Empress Dragonfly]

I will def want to get a backup. I need to part with two of my Provari to get a new REO though.