Do all of these people really make their own coils?

[Chiku]

Once I learned to do my own coils (I prefer the microcoil, in case your curious http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...271-micro-coils-increase-vapor-flavor-th.html ) I found it to be a much better vape and much less hassle. I've been running the same coils for at least a couple of months, and just rewicking.

But I have read repeatedly on this forum (and I'm sure it's true) that we do not represent the majority of Vapers, that most Vapers use a cigalike or ego and carto's and clearo's. a lot of the posters on this forum (and tend to stick around posting) lean towards the type that enjoys vaping as a hobby.

 

[mainusch]

Once I learned to do my own coils (I prefer the microcoil, in case your curious http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...271-micro-coils-increase-vapor-flavor-th.html ) I found it to be a much better vape and much less hassle. I've been running the same coils for at least a couple of months, and just rewicking.

But I have read repeatedly on this forum (and I'm sure it's true) that we do not represent the majority of Vapers, that most Vapers use a cigalike or ego and carto's and clearo's. a lot of the posters on this forum (and tend to stick around posting) lean towards the type that enjoys vaping as a hobby.

I agree, i thought rebuildables would be too much work, but after reading about the better performance of attys like the kayfun i decided to see if i could do it. it was alot easier than i thought it would be and am glad i tried it. am loving the kayfun lite and its actually kinda fun to do the rebuilds. Am also using micro coil and cotton.

 

[imdeskman]

you either live alone or your wife had given up on you finishing her honey-do-list.

 

[Chiku]

you either live alone or your wife had given up on you finishing her honey-do-list.

Who was this in response to?

 

[mitchob123]

Ive grown to enjoy building coils. I also recently bought a coil jig which makes things easier.

 

[alisa1970]

I don't rebuild--I remove the heads, disassemble, dry burn, and then put it all back together. I did get an RDA (rebuildable dripping atty) that I'm waiting for along with prebuilt wick/coils. I will probably start re-wicking with cotton and then try my hand at building coils (I just got an iTaste VV that has an ohm checker, so don't want to waste that feature, lol). Right now to me though, it seems like a lot of work for very little savings, and I have a full time job and housework to do, so not a lot of spare time to fiddle. I have had 10 evod heads that I rotate and they've lasted me over 2 months. I'm not that hard-up that $10-20 is any huge hardship, not when you consider the convenience factor.

 

[ConradM]

I've only been vaping for a month but being a tinkerer, (RC cars, Guns, Bikes etc) an RBA seemed like a natural progression. I got my first one today and just loved getting that first coil working. There's just a level of satisfaction there when you build something and it completely blows everything else you've tried out of the water.

 

[Jazzi Mike]

It's definitely cheaper than buying coils and more reliable once you get a bit of finesse with it.

It is relatively easy once you get the hang of it. Unfortunately, many people get into things haphazardly without considering safety measures, but there is just more you can do.

In my case, I no longer have to wait 3 or. 4 days to get coils in the mail. There are no BandMs in my hood

 

[carrielsal]

I would venture to guess that the people who build coils are very much in the minority. I first tried rebuilding PT2 coils to try saving a little money. In the process I found that I like the microcoil and cotton wick much better than the stock coil.
I am now going to order my first RSST RBA. I never would have even considered an RBA if I had never tried the PT2 with the microcoil and cotton wick.

 

[ConradM]

I would venture to guess that the people who build coils are very much in the minority. I first tried rebuilding PT2 coils to try saving a little money. In the process I found that I like the microcoil and cotton wick much better than the stock coil.
I am now going to order my first RSST RBA. I never would have even considered an RBA if I had never tried the PT2 with the microcoil and cotton wick.

I have a PT2 and I thought about rebuilding it but honestly it seems like it's more trouble than it's worth. Setting up the RSST was pretty easy though.

 

[Krazirob]

i think there are more people that rebuild posting pictures so you may think alot of people are doing it.......LOL.......there are alot of threads on here where people are showing off their builds....im victim to it....

 

[carrielsal]

I have a PT2 and I thought about rebuilding it but honestly it seems like it's more trouble than it's worth. Setting up the RSST was pretty easy though.

Rebuilding the PT2 isn't as easy as the videos make it look. I figured it if I could make microcoils for the PT2 the RSST would be a lot easier.

 

[Ryedan]

i think there are more people that rebuild posting pictures so you may think alot of people are doing it.......LOL.......there are alot of threads on here where people are showing off their builds....im victim to it....

I agree. Plus a whole bunch of ECF'ers are vaping hobbyists so likely a lot more of us are into rebuilding than the majority of vapers out there. It wouldn't surprise me if there were only a couple percent of all vapers who do. By this data, the majority of vapers are also using very basic equipment.

 

[zam0ra]

I've been vaping for just over a year and I think I'm at the point where I want to move to rebuilding my attys. Like most people who do I like to work on different thing. I've only used clearos and carto tanks with eGo type batts. Is there a good rba or rda I should try with my current batts or should I jump in and get a mod? The more I read this forum, the more I want to try.

 

[ConradM]

I've been vaping for just over a year and I think I'm at the point where I want to move to rebuilding my attys. Like most people who do I like to work on different thing. I've only used clearos and carto tanks with eGo type batts. Is there a good rba or rda I should try with my current batts or should I jump in and get a mod? The more I read this forum, the more I want to try.

I would jump to a mod. Most can read ohms and you have the choice of which batt to use.

 

[rodsky77]

Rebuilding the PT2 isn't as easy as the videos make it look. I figured it if I could make microcoils for the PT2 the RSST would be a lot easier.

I could not do it. I tried 5 times. All 5 times I was either getting dry hits or a short. I built a working coil for the Kayfun on the first try, and every single try after that. I take my hat off to the people who can rebuild a ProTank 2 coil, but it's not for me, I much more enjoy rebuilding my Kayfuns.

 

[rodsky77]

I've been vaping for just over a year and I think I'm at the point where I want to move to rebuilding my attys. Like most people who do I like to work on different thing. I've only used clearos and carto tanks with eGo type batts. Is there a good rba or rda I should try with my current batts or should I jump in and get a mod? The more I read this forum, the more I want to try.

Try jumping to both at the same time - the investment would be under or about $100 for both (including the batteries, charger, kanthal wire and some silica wick or cotton).
The RBA, mod, charger and wick (5 meters would do to start) you can get from FastTech - could take some time - 2-3 weeks (the shipping is slow), the batteries I would get from a local vape shop or order them online from a shop in US. You can also use regular organic cotton balls from any store for a wick - just make sure that they are organic - this usually means that they are not bleached with peroxide (but make sure, read the label) - many people boil them to get rid of any weird tastes.

A Kayfun Lite clone RBA would be the easiest to start with. I'm sure that many people will be able to give you advice on which mod to get - I've seen good reviews of the Sigelei Zmax and the Vamo, but have not owned either one, so can't be the one to give advice on them.

 

[Spazmelda]

I'm naturally a fiddly person who likes to do things with my hands and make my own stuff. I like to knit, make pottery, make up patterns and sew them. I make my own Greek yogurt, bread. I like tiny paper and string crafts that require patience and fine motor skills. If I had to do these things to survive I would probably not enjoy them (I would be a reluctant survivalist), but as something to keep my hands occupied it is fun. When I was working in the lab, one of my favorite tasks was dissecting small things under the dissecting scope. DIY liquids was my first DIY thing for vaping, and I love it. It took me longer to move to building coils. I mostly just rebuild protanks, and I find it easy and enjoyable. I have an aga t+, which I can rebuild, but I don't really like the way it works, so I ordered a kayfun lite so that I can build horizontal coils that feed much like the protank. I'm excited to get that and I anticipate happy times leaning how to get it to work.

 

[BuffaloSoulja]

I've been vaping for just over a year and I think I'm at the point where I want to move to rebuilding my attys. Like most people who do I like to work on different thing. I've only used clearos and carto tanks with eGo type batts. Is there a good rba or rda I should try with my current batts or should I jump in and get a mod? The more I read this forum, the more I want to try.

Like the others suggested get a mod and rda.. You can some really cheap mech mods/rdas to give it a try if you dont wanna dump alot of cash. My first mech was a KTS and I still have it and love it,only $20.

For an RDA I would go with something like the IGO-W not expensive,reliable, and for me at least relatively easy to build on.

You also want an ohm reader,so you know what ohms you are building your coils at and learn about battery safety and all that especially if you plan on building sub-ohms.

Hope this helps any other questions ill try and answer although im sure many others on here have alot more knowledge and advice.

 

[BuffaloSoulja]

If you buy the VAMO you can kill 2 birds with one stone and and get an ohm reader and a mod..ive had the VAMO for a year now and its still kicking strong.