Good rebuildable tanks for beginners?!

[mastergthuggin]

I'm looking for a solid tank. I'm planning on ordering the innokin iTaste MVP and would like a really good tank that I can start to rebuild coils. I'm currently using an iClear 30 with 2.1 ohm coils. All help/recommendations would be much appreciated!

 

[denali_41]

if you are looking for an great beginners RBA ? go get a RSST ..the design eliminates a lot the most commons issues with geneys

 

[Ahoy]

You can rebuild a good bit of tanks you find out there anymore. As denali said, the RSST is a great starter choice due to the simplicity of the build design. Very decent choice to start with if you want to dip into RBA's

 

[Dakota Jim]

Make sure you are getting the MVP2 so you can check resistance and shorts

the most complicated are the genesis style RBAs (AGA-T, RSST etc) these require a lot of fiddling to keep working properly

the easiest are protank style coils (not protank 3 dual coils)

here is a simple how to video that works for most single coil heads - Machine screw coil wrap for Vivi Nova / Kanger T3 - YouTube

hope this helps

Welcome to the ECF

 

[Mark Anthony]

I agree.... The RSST is the way to go for beginners.

 

[denali_41]

somebody is drunk...RSST is fiddly ? thats funny

go find the video "peter k method" on youtube,,it is an extremely efficient way to make coils without hot spots or shorts

 

[rbrown1]

My first RBA was an AGA-T3. Wasn't hard to build since the center wick hole is insulated and is pretty large. The thumbscrews are a bit small for my fat fingers but I managed. (Had a small pair of forceps to check that the screws were snug) For another easy RBA, you might want to look at the Squape or the clone version of the same unit. It's a bottom coil type like a Kayfun and very easy to build with either silica or cotton. The base is coated with some type of insulating material making short circuits unlikely. The RSST is always mentioned by others but I have no experience with one of those.. Drawback to the T3-> small tank 1.5 ml / Drawback to Squape -> PMMA tank. The new RSST with the PYREX tank might be the best way to go... Not sure.

 

[cslee0811]

I agree that the RSST is a great starter to build. But I'm currently on a Patriot dripper. Easy cotton build for great flavor.

 

[ConradM]

Make sure you are getting the MVP2 so you can check resistance and shorts

the most complicated are the genesis style RBAs (AGA-T, RSST etc) these require a lot of fiddling to keep working properly

the easiest are protank style coils (not protank 3 dual coils)

here is a simple how to video that works for most single coil heads - Machine screw coil wrap for Vivi Nova / Kanger T3 - YouTube

hope this helps

Welcome to the ECF

I disagree in the case of the RSST. From day 1 I've had zero issues building coils on mine. I throw em on, check ohms, do some final squeezing and start vaping.

 

[ConradM]

Another vote for the RSST. I've had mine a little over a week and have had no trouble building anything from a 4/5 coil with mesh to dual micro coil with cotton.

 

[firephly]

so the RSST is easier than the kayfun or taifun then?

of the three, which is the lightest weight, easiest build, and has the best flavor, which has the tightest and loosest draw?

 

[TommyG]

I think the kayfun lite is a good simple starter tank, personally I don't recommend genesis styles for a beginner tank. The kayfun has an adjustable draw, though the draw is a little tight for me with it wide open, YMMV.

Edit:

Also, with a VV/VW mod like the MVP, if your genesis style has a shorting issue, the unit wont be able to fire it. If you want to go with a genesis style, I recommend a mech mod to work the shorts out, before putting it on a VV/VW mod.

 

[CMD-Ky]

I started with a Kayfun. I found it rather easy and after a couple of missteps, I am building coils quickly. Any problems you have someone here can and will help.

 

[brickfollett]

Kayfun or RSST. I would start with an RSST. Genesis style attys present all the challenges you will encounter with all your future rebuildables, and they are very rewarding when you get them right. If you can build a genesis that doesn't leak and has fantastic flavor and vapor production, you will be set for life on your rebuildable atomizer career. I had great luck with microcoiling my RSST on SS mesh, but it took a bit to spool up. Less of an issue on my Mechanical mods though.

Steel mesh provides some of the cleanest, most crisp flavor out there and its fun to mess around with blowtorches and stuff. If you get an RSST, I would pick up one of the new Pyrex models, they are much much nicer and are built significantly better than the original RSST. Plan to drill the air hole out. 1/16" was good, 5/64" was better for me. I used an RSST exclusively in and out of the house every day for about 4 months once I figured them out. Then I discovered drippers and my Reo and the genesis attys don't get used so much anymore.

I'd pick up a Pyrex RSST and a cheap dripper from fasttech and just start experimenting

 

[MGMcCoy]

I went from EVOD to Dripping and never really got into any other tanks (I did just order a Kayfun for experimental purposes). How does the flavor from a Genny compare to that of a Kayfun style or a Dripper?

 

[MrPlink]

so the RSST is easier than the kayfun or taifun then?

of the three, which is the lightest weight, easiest build, and has the best flavor, which has the tightest and loosest draw?

Kayfun (and similar single coil styles like a taifun) are WAY easier to setup and more reliable/pocket friendly.

Kayfun lite and similar usually have a fairly tight draw and there isnt much you can do if you want to make it really loose.

You can drill the airhole inlet (or ditch the afc screw if applicable) but that does not address the internal air resistance inherent in the design.

KF 3.1 typically has a pretty wide range of adjustable draw, but IMO this is its only advantage over the lite style.

 

[djsvapour]

I would say silica/cotton wool atomizers are easier.

There are enough 2-3 year vapers who have sold on their genesis atomizers (in the UK) to convince me that is the better place to start.

Personally, unless you are finger or sight restricted (like myself, a bit) then actually learning how to do a Protank 2 is as good a place as any. I find Taifun/Kayfun easier than Protank as there is room to work and proper terminals to attach your wires to.

 

[Todai]

My very first build was on a Russian 91%. PBusardo has a review where here compares the Russian 91% to the KFL, and he also does a build in the video. I watched it a few times and copied what he did. Came out perfect (after a few attempts, lol).