Dripping it. I'm not getting it??

[smurfdude]

So, I have been enjoying my Itaste VTR for a few weeks now. I decided to have a go at the rda that was sitting on the shelf.
So I got it set up with dual coils. Drilled the holes out each side to 1mm (it's the igo w) so I have reasonable airflow.

I have dripped a few different flavours that I have used in the evod/mini pro tank 2/iclear 30s and they don't taste as good and just seem to hit my chest too much. I have tried varying the wattages and yes that does change the tastes and the throat hit but in reality I have enjoyed using the clearomisers a lot more than the dripper.

Anyone else had a similar experience?

 

[tj99959]

There is a learning curve to dripping, so what you're experiencing really doesn't surprise me. Don't be shocked if you find that your juices need LESS flavoring when you figure it all out.

For the life of me I'll never understand why so many think they have to use dual coils to learn how to drip!
All you're doing is making it twice as hard to learn how.

 

[garrim]

What nicotine level are you using? For dripping, most people are doing 3mg/ml on average, with some going as high as 6mg/ml. In my tanks I'm using 12mg but that kills me in the RDA, for example. If you aren't getting as much flavor from an RDA setup as you do from a tank there is definitely something wrong.

 

[Sthur]

I find I can't hit my dual coil dripper on my mech with nothing over 6 nic or it's kills the throat/chest. Try a lower nic when you dripping. If your doing 12 cut it in half with straight vg from the drug store.

 

[DrillRX]

So, I have been enjoying my Itaste VTR for a few weeks now. I decided to have a go at the rda that was sitting on the shelf.
So I got it set up with dual coils. Drilled the holes out each side to 1mm (it's the igo w) so I have reasonable airflow.

I have dripped a few different flavours that I have used in the evod/mini pro tank 2/iclear 30s and they don't taste as good and just seem to hit my chest too much. I have tried varying the wattages and yes that does change the tastes and the throat hit but in reality I have enjoyed using the clearomisers a lot more than the dripper.

Anyone else had a similar experience?

Higher nicotine needed in tank type atty's tend to mute the flavors when used in a RDA. Nicotine, in my experience, has an almost double the effect in an RDA.

 

[CassiusCloud]

I have a hard time dripping with any PG or Nicotine.
I usually just have 100% VG and flavor.
The first time i tried it with a nic juice,i about fell out from the hit lol

For me the fruit flavors really get pretty mouth watering,to the point that i look like a dog that got into the peanut butter after i hit it pretty good..

 

[junkak]

Airflow and saturation are key. Too much or little of either and the balance of flavor is thrown off.

 

[AndriaD]

I don't really care for dripping at all; although it's certainly useful for tasting new juices or testing steeped ones, I find that my first two hits are always "hot metal." Then I might get 2-3 hits that are pretty good (if the juice is good)... and eventually I wind up with "gurgle gurgle." Just a real big PITA. Can't imagine folks who actually *prefer* that method. I find my clearos work just fine, now that I've mastered the fine art of dry-burning/rewicking (the flavor wick, I just dry burn the coil wick).

Another thing I just discovered, with my T3S clearos; if you close off one of the air holes in the base, you get more vapor, less air -- much more satisfying! However I didn't like the idea of modifying them *permanently*... so I just stuck the tip of a toothpick into one of the holes and broke it off, effectively plugging the hole, but I'm sure it could be washed out of there pretty easily.

Andria

 

[DurtyZ]

I used to not be into dripping too much.. But then I got a new RDA, drills the hole bigger, got a good wide bore drip tip and rolled a great coil... Now nothing can even hold a candle to dripping IMO

 

[sneakerpimp]

I don't really care for dripping at all; although it's certainly useful for tasting new juices or testing steeped ones, I find that my first two hits are always "hot metal." Then I might get 2-3 hits that are pretty good (if the juice is good)... and eventually I wind up with "gurgle gurgle." Just a real big PITA. Can't imagine folks who actually *prefer* that method. I find my clearos work just fine, now that I've mastered the fine art of dry-burning/rewicking (the flavor wick, I just dry burn the coil wick).

Another thing I just discovered, with my T3S clearos; if you close off one of the air holes in the base, you get more vapor, less air -- much more satisfying! However I didn't like the idea of modifying them *permanently*... so I just stuck the tip of a toothpick into one of the holes and broke it off, effectively plugging the hole, but I'm sure it could be washed out of there pretty easily.

Andria

ur doing it wrong too lol.. take notes here and give it another try

 

[AndriaD]

ur doing it wrong too lol.. take notes here and give it another try

All I know is, too little juice = hot metal. Too much juice = gurgle gurgle. Somewhere in the middle of that, I *might* get 2-3 decent hits. Don't really care to learn more, it's a huge PITA to have to constantly drip something; that's what a tank is for, so you don't have to be constantly futzing with the stupid thing!

Cartos are a really good in-between, I've found. Still have to top them off pretty often, but not every 2-3 drops! 2-3 drops at a time is just... stupid! Like driving a stick, when an auto-transmission can do it for you, and probably better!

Andria

 

[ESOCHI]

It took me a week or so to get used to my dripper. Low nic levels, and keeping the air holes lined up with the coils are important. Also try to keep the cotton kind of tidy (not covering the coils too much) and they seem to hit nicer. Also don't be afraid to RIIIIIIP it, I can't emphasize this enough. The more air you pull through the better it is (at least with my setup). Small hits are not for drippers.

 

[TheAmazingDave]

What resistance did you build your RDA to? I find on my VTR, that resistance of 1.5 or thereabouts is best for performance since the VTR can only put out 15 watts.

A single coil in my IGO-L was performing well, but dual coils, not so much. I probably should have used a higher gauge (thinner wire) as it just doesn't have the balls for two beefy coils.

 

[smurfdude]

What nicotine level are you using? For dripping, most people are doing 3mg/ml on average, with some going as high as 6mg/ml. In my tanks I'm using 12mg but that kills me in the RDA, for example. If you aren't getting as much flavor from an RDA setup as you do from a tank there is definitely something wrong.

Im using 12mg the same as in my tanks

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[CassiusCloud]

I don't really care for dripping at all; although it's certainly useful for tasting new juices or testing steeped ones, I find that my first two hits are always "hot metal." Then I might get 2-3 hits that are pretty good (if the juice is good)... and eventually I wind up with "gurgle gurgle." Just a real big PITA. Can't imagine folks who actually *prefer* that method. I find my clearos work just fine, now that I've mastered the fine art of dry-burning/rewicking (the flavor wick, I just dry burn the coil wick).

Another thing I just discovered, with my T3S clearos; if you close off one of the air holes in the base, you get more vapor, less air -- much more satisfying! However I didn't like the idea of modifying them *permanently*... so I just stuck the tip of a toothpick into one of the holes and broke it off, effectively plugging the hole, but I'm sure it could be washed out of there pretty easily.

Andria

I've actually had to drill my mini pro tankII air holes out because the stock holes end up clogging..
Just 1-1/16 hole per tank and it really puts out the vapor and flavor better..
With more airflow in those i get more vapor and taste..

The T3S, I've heard people before saying they had to clog up one hole to back it down some..
Both tanks styles so similar and from the same maker,but such different vapes..

I just bought some more of those yesterday for my nude nicotine juice that just came in..
I'm gonna give it a shot and see how it goes with plugging up one of the holes..
Thanks for the info

 

[sneakerpimp]

All I know is, too little juice = hot metal. Too much juice = gurgle gurgle. Somewhere in the middle of that, I *might* get 2-3 decent hits. Don't really care to learn more, it's a huge PITA to have to constantly drip something; that's what a tank is for, so you don't have to be constantly futzing with the stupid thing!

Cartos are a really good in-between, I've found. Still have to top them off pretty often, but not every 2-3 drops! 2-3 drops at a time is just... stupid! Like driving a stick, when an auto-transmission can do it for you, and probably better!

Andria

at least learn how to do it right.

keep it simple, no need to get extravagant with duals, drilling, genny tanks, etc. i do a single 1.5~2.2 ohm coil on a $10 rda that's unmodified. 25 drops gets me 20 hits and all but the last 2 give full, unadulterated flavor. at that rate, ur done with ur session; no need need drip again until ur next sesh.

 

[Beighn]

I'm new to the dripping side but I've really enjoyed it. This is the first time I've heard about using low nicotine, I've always used between 12 and 18mg DIY juices. I will have to try at a lower nic now and see the difference. I think 18mg kicks a little harder than 12mg but to me its such a mild difference its almost not noticeable. Will dropping to 3-6mg actually make a big difference? I guess I've always assumed how hard it hits is based on build of coil and airflow, but we all know what assuming does. Thanks for the info.

 

[coalyard]

I'm using a Scar dripper, built to 1 ohm with (2) 30ga micro coils wicked with cotton. I drilled out the air holes to 1/16" and it has really good taste. Makes it easy to change flavors too, mostly I just start dripping something different without even re-wicking as long as it's kind of similar. Fruits flavors to fruit flavors, or bakery to bakery. It's not a cloud machine by any means, but it tastes fasntastic and it's easy to deal with when I am sitting at home at the computer. Very relaxing.

 

[garrim]

I'm new to the dripping side but I've really enjoyed it. This is the first time I've heard about using low nicotine, I've always used between 12 and 18mg DIY juices. I will have to try at a lower nic now and see the difference. I think 18mg kicks a little harder than 12mg but to me its such a mild difference its almost not noticeable. Will dropping to 3-6mg actually make a big difference? I guess I've always assumed how hard it hits is based on build of coil and airflow, but we all know what assuming does. Thanks for the info.

Yeah, nic levels affect how it hits as well. Higher nic levels = more throat/lung hit, generally. With lower nic levels you can take much bigger rips without dying lol.

 

[2naphish]

ok....here is some of the things that make my dripping experience.. the bomb.

i use organic cotton from walgreens. the cotton wick should be just snug inside the coil. not jammed tight but free enough to slide either direction. you have to allow for the swelling when juiced up.

i use 30 ga twisted wire for my coils but 28 ga works well. 6 wrap on the twisted 5 wrap on the 28 ga. not sure of the diameter of my fav drillbit its about a third of the size of a no2 pencil?

air flow is critical. the positioning of the air holes for flow over the coils can be fussy. try placing your air hole directly in front of the coil. then try it a little to the left. then toe right. when you have it positioned correctly you will know it. the coils should also be positioned high enough that the air doesn't just pass over it. i like mine level with the airholes so the flow hits the side of the coil directly.

i also use a minimum 60% VG blend DIY with about 15% flavor and make all my juices @ 4 mg. occasionally i add some straight VG to the mix so i am usually using 3 MG.

i prefer a hot battery. i only run mine down to 3.8 V before a swap.

dripping is an art. it requires dedication to the learning process and a lot of practice. i learn every day. but that is me, and i am still chasing the absolute perfect vape...and i'm not far off from it now...