Cost effective, good quality for flavor testing? (Aspire BVC)

[Fattlestar]

I love my Naut Mini, and I'll be getting a regular Nautilus for the tank size. What I really need though are some cheaper tanks that I can throw new juices in to test. I'd like to use BVC for the flavor, it seems like there are still a few options that will work. Which of these should I go for? (These use the Aspire BVC's, not the Nautilus, just for clarity - although if there were a cost effective tank that used the Nautilus BVC's I'd probably go there first because of compatibility). Also, I'm looking to add more tanks to what I have currently, so not really interested in drip solutions.

Aspire K1 - Under 10 dollars, small capacity but made for use with BVC's
Aspire ET-S - Again, under 10 dollars, great capacity for this price point, accepts BVC's
EDIT: Vivi Nova-S seems like it might also take BVC, I'll have to research this one a little. Cost is around 10 dollars flat, so slightly higher but not so much that it matters.

I really like the look of the K1 and the size is a bonus on smaller setups. I haven't heard complaints about the K1 being over-gurgly or spitting like I have the ET-S. But the ET-S capacity is great, and really could be used regularly without refilling like my Nautilus does for me now.

If you had to pick one, which would it be? Totally open to other suggestions too.

 

[FCastle]

I tried the the ET-S and Mini Vivi Nova-S with the BVC coils, no matter what I did they gurgled and leaked constantly. Took the BVC coiks out of them and stuck them in my new K1 and they work fine in it. The metal structure that goes around the coil in the K1 seems to limit wicking, and it is a nice looking little clearo. I also had success using the BVC coils in a Mini Davide, though the K1 is cheaper and easier to fill.

 

[Jdbaker82]

The BVC coils that go in the K1 are not the same as the BVC coils that go in the mini and regular Nautilus???? I thought???

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[Frenchfry1942]

I love my Naut Mini, and I'll be getting a regular Nautilus for the tank size. What I really need though are some cheaper tanks that I can throw new juices in to test. I'd like to use BVC for the flavor, it seems like there are still a few options that will work. Which of these should I go for? (These use the Aspire BVC's, not the Nautilus, just for clarity - although if there were a cost effective tank that used the Nautilus BVC's I'd probably go there first because of compatibility)

Aspire K1 - Under 10 dollars, small capacity but made for use with BVC's
Aspire ET-S - Again, under 10 dollars, great capacity for this price point, accepts BVC's
EDIT: Vivi Nova-S seems like it might also take BVC, I'll have to research this one a little. Cost is around 10 dollars flat, so slightly higher but not so much that it matters.

I really like the look of the K1 and the size is a bonus on smaller setups. I haven't heard complaints about the K1 being over-gurgly or spitting like I have the ET-S. But the ET-S capacity is great, and really could be used regularly without refilling like my Nautilus does for me now.

If you had to pick one, which would it be? Totally open to other suggestions too.

A bridgeless atomizer....$5

 

[Zelphie]

I second that, a simple 510 atomizer is the best for flavor testing. Cheap and no wasted juice.

 

[Fattlestar]

A bridgeless atomizer....$5

Thanks, but the purpose of the question is to add tanks to my inventory as well, not seeking a drip to taste. I should have better clarified that. But you are right, that is the cheapest way to test new flavors.

 

[Fattlestar]

I tried the the ET-S and Mini Vivi Nova-S with the BVC coils, no matter what I did they gurgled and leaked constantly. Took the BVC coiks out of them and stuck them in my new K1 and they work fine in it. The metal structure that goes around the coil in the K1 seems to limit wicking, and it is a nice looking little clearo. I also had success using the BVC coils in a Mini Davide, though the K1 is cheaper and easier to fill.

Thank you, that's the kind of info I'm looking for. I agree, the K1 looks great, and is only about 2 dollars more than the bridgeless atomizers otherwise suggested

 

[maraud]

K1 for me hands down. Capacity is low, but the airflow and performance is way better than the original ET-S. That said there is now a BVC ET-S and I haven't had an gurgle issues with that one. I still prefer the K1 though. And for less than $8 who can complain. On top of that it just looks darn nice on an eGo battery.

 

[autobiogphnation]

If you're interested in building coils, a small mini dripper like the mini bully or smok squid are small and simple. I use them for quick sampling of liquids. Just remove cotton, dry burn coil and rewick for a new flavor. Simple and those lil rdas are less than $10 typically.

 

[Fattlestar]

If you're interested in building coils, a small mini dripper like the mini bully or smok squid are small and simple. I use them for quick sampling of liquids. Just remove cotton, dry burn coil and rewick for a new flavor. Simple and those lil rdas are less than $10 typically.

I'm not quite to the building stage of my vaping life yet. I know I'll get there someday, and into the DIY juice too. I appreciate the advice, either way.

@maraud - So, if I do go for an ET-S at some point, do you think I should just look for specifically those that come with BVC's to start with now? Also, yep. K1 is a go, ordering at least one today if I can hold myself back from getting a bundle of three or five.