Dripping on an ego twist.... Any suggestions???

[Yokymo]

so i have an incoming ego twist... got a coupe items for longer term but nothing for dripping. What do you recommend. I am trying to figure out what i should get, especially for the times you get a sample pack thats only like 3ml bottles.

Thanks for any suggestions and help. Would love to atleast see if dripping is somethign for me or not...

 

[Kent C]

Since you'll have the ability to determine wattage by tweaking voltage with the TWIST, I'd stay with a regular (SR) 510 atty (2.2-2.4Ω) and a good drip tip. 1.5Ω LR attys won't last as long and would be too hot for 4.8V = 15+ Watts. 1.8Ω atty will get you to near 13 Watts... You might try a 1.8 for coffee/expresso flavors. Even then 4.6 V may be better.

Dripping is for the most part, an 'around the house' type vaping, unless you want to drip a few drops every 5 puffs while out It is the most flavorable - no filler or carto tastes. Bottom feeding mods are real close to dripping, imo - the Reo and the VMod 2.0 from Vapage are great.

 

[Yokymo]

Thanks for the suggestions and info, i will definately look into them.

 

[ukeman]

I have been dripping most of the time i've been vaping... 3 yrs or so.
Because it tastes the best of the other choices; other than RBA's which require some learning and skills.
Flavor means the most to me and after a couple years I've settled on the atomizers in my signature because if you vape a lot all day, run of the mill atomizers just don't produce enough flavor; your taste buds get fried.

To get the most out of dripping there's quite a few fine points, but basically don't overfeed.
Just enough juice to get good vapor; usually 2-3 drops;-too much and you have to blow it out and start over. Less is better;
-too little and its hot and harsh, but a drop or two more and its fixed.

Good standard atomizers will do the trick if you are just dabbling, but if you spend a few extra bucks for the Aero from Avidvapers i.e. its worth it in quality of vape - vapor and flavor.
The HH357 is the king of dripping atomizers but IMO it takes a lot of experience to get them vaping just right and since they are still "disposable" (most atomizers don't last long - a couple weeks to a month) its a lot of money to use up in a learning curve.
ymmv.

 

[Yokymo]

Yea, more or less looking to dabble some.. atleast to figure out if i wanna drip while im home or if i wanna just stick to clearos and stuff.

Mostly to dabbling when i get samples and stuff since they come in like 3ml, or to test new flavors as i steep them. Trying to get my feet wet and learn all the basis and then just grow.

 

[ukeman]

Yea, more or less looking to dabble some.. atleast to figure out if i wanna drip while im home or if i wanna just stick to clearos and stuff.

Mostly to dabbling when i get samples and stuff since they come in like 3ml, or to test new flavors as i steep them. Trying to get my feet wet and learn all the basis and then just grow.

yeah i hear you... what atomizer/s are you looking at? There are so many choices.
You can get them for as little as $5 a piece... and types.
Avidvaper has some of the best and Joye brand is always a good bet.
The Aero is $12 and is a Hybrid = combines a 510 and 306 and is bridgeless.

Tip for clearing out flavors; rinse in cheap vodka and blow out (from the connector side to be safe).

 

[Yokymo]

haven't really looked heavily, just kinda browsed, and wasnt really sure what i was looking for... thats why i came here to ask.

 

[Kent C]

Finding the 'right' flavor is a major part of enjoying vaping imo - (if everything else is right - vapor, throat hit).... and using the Twist to tweak the right wattage is one of the best and cheapest way to do it. ukeman's right - any atty will do, but you should note what the ending wattage is for each flavor. In general, light flavors like less heat, stronger flavors require more and are enhanced with more heat. A few flavors taste good, but different, at both ends.

Using a cheap vodka wash is what I do, but sometimes just vaping pure PG or VG (diluted 80:20 VG:H2O) will clean up an atty enough to sample another flavor. Menthol and cinnamon and some of the 'hot' ejuices - need a separate atty.

Where you can go wrong with dripping is not redrippimg at the first sign of a decrease in flavor. You can take one more hit to verify.... but any more can result in a burnt taste/wick or a lost atty (esp. with an LR atty or where you're pushing the wattage envelope).

 

[Couture]

I just asked this the other day on a different thread. This is what was recommended to me 510 LR Bridgeless Atomizer. I have not gotten it in the mail yet so I cannot give anymore info. Hope it helps

 

[ukeman]

Where you can go wrong with dripping is not redrippimg at the first sign of a decrease in flavor. You can take one more hit to verify.... but any more can result in a burnt taste/wick or a lost atty (esp. with an LR atty or where you're pushing the wattage envelope).

Kent is right... the one down side to minimizing juice dripping is burning the coil resulting in 1. early death 2. burning the juice and ruining the flavor. (that's 2 lol)

BUT... still better to go light on dripping in the main; overfeeding is a no-win as far as vaping pleasure goes.
I get red coils all the time when its time to redrip, but either I've gotten lucky or it isn't enough to do the 2 things above, or the juice i use doesn't create problems.
sustaining the red coil (firing with no juice in there) hits will result in both those things.

Oh, some atomizers come with primer which its best to blow out (from connector side) and then vape through with some juice to get it gone.

 

[Kent C]

I just asked this the other day on a different thread. This is what was recommended to me 510 LR Bridgeless Atomizer. I have not gotten it in the mail yet so I cannot give anymore info. Hope it helps

Some like the bridgeless set up. I prefer the Joye 510 attys that have a lot of metal mesh at the base and on the bridge - I think it holds more ejuice and there's less chance of burnt draws. I do use the bridgeless hybrids for bottom feeders though. No need for a 'bridge' when you're bottom feeding and those made for it, have a 'thruway' bypassing the electronics :- )

 

[Couture]

Wow 90% of what you said went flying right over the top of my head. One day I will understand

Some like the bridgeless set up. I prefer the Joye 510 attys that have a lot of metal mesh at the base and on the bridge - I think it holds more ejuice and there's less chance of burnt draws. I do use the bridgeless hybrids for bottom feeders though. No need for a 'bridge' when you're bottom feeding and those made for it, have a 'thruway' bypassing the electronics :- )

 

[ukeman]

I use strictly bridgeless Hybrid (HH357, AMG b/f -yep for dripping too, and Aero), but that's because these particular attys seem to have an edge in flavor... the HH357 for sure, but its NOT a begginners atty.
That said, the Joye 510 is an industry standard imo... I'd vouch for it in a heartbeat.

Some like the bridgeless set up. I prefer the Joye 510 attys that have a lot of metal mesh at the base and on the bridge - I think it holds more ejuice and there's less chance of burnt draws. I do use the bridgeless hybrids for bottom feeders though. No need for a 'bridge' when you're bottom feeding and those made for it, have a 'thruway' bypassing the electronics :- )

 

[Kent C]

Wow 90% of what you said went flying right over the top of my head. One day I will understand

A regular atomizer has a 'bump' showing as you look down into the atty - that's the 'bridge' and it sits above the coil and it is covered with a wire mesh. Also at the base of the bridge on joye attys there is more metal mesh. Other attys have what looks like a metal washer at the base. The mesh tends to hold on to the ejuice.

The bridgeless ones that ukeman is talking about also have some mesh around the coil.

A 'bottom feeding mod' has the ejuice bottle right in the mod itself and you squeeze the bottle and ejuice goes up through the battery connection into the atomizer. Some 'hybrid attys' are made for that purpose - they're also good 'dripping attys' as well. Hope that helps ;-)

 

[Kent C]

I use strictly bridgeless Hybrid (HH357, AMG b/f -yep for dripping too, and Aero), but that's because these particular attys seem to have an edge in flavor... the HH357 for sure, but its NOT a begginners atty.
That said, the Joye 510 is an industry standard imo... I'd vouch for it in a heartbeat.

I'm using Vapage's 'gold universal' hybrid atty for my main dripping vape - expresso. Before that I used cisco's 306 lrs but I like these a bit better plus I can use them on my VMod 2 and reo mini. I never popped for the HH357 but I should try one out. Lots of raves for them.... I've read the faq on them - makes sense.

Heading to Maui in Feb

 

[Yokymo]

Options options.. i was watching reviews bout the 357 today.. they made it sound like that may not be a good way to go as a beginner but a good way to go if you want something that last a while but the cost. So yea, i was looking at some 510s or the joyetechs, it seems like this is is going to take more tinkering to find what suits me...Oh well atleast tinkering is fun

 

[The Ocelot]

My favorite is an LR306 with a Cannon drip tip. I believe the one I'm using is 1.5Ω at around 3.6v, but I've seen them at 1.8Ω and 2.0Ω.

 

[Kent C]

Options options.. i was watching reviews bout the 357 today.. they made it sound like that may not be a good way to go as a beginner but a good way to go if you want something that last a while but the cost. So yea, i was looking at some 510s or the joyetechs, it seems like this is is going to take more tinkering to find what suits me...Oh well atleast tinkering is fun

Going back to your original post about sampling 3ml bottles of ejuice flavors - the joye 510 in standard resistance will be the cheapest way to go and effective for what you want it for now, because you can adjust wattage with the Twist. If you really like dripping for more than sampling, then the Vapage gold universal or the 357 are quality attys that will last you a long time and result in good flavor - after you find the flavors you want ;- )

 

[ukeman]

oh yeah... get small samples... i cant tell you how many bottles of juice i've wasted money on... not suitable for me... when you find something/s you like, and hopefully love, the game is on.

 

[Kent C]

oh yeah... get small samples... i cant tell you how many bottles of juice i've wasted money on... not suitable for me... when you find something/s you like, and hopefully love, the game is on.

This is key and why a Twist and a good atty can save you money in the long haul by finding the wattage sweet spot on flavors - so much focus on hardware and you pay through the nose on ejuice. I nailed down my major flavors after the first year and only added one since. Spent a lot in that first year though...