Great tank to try my hand at making my own coils?

[Unhooked]

Sorry, I don't know all the terminology. I use a gs-tank with the pre-made coils on an eleaf pico 75 mod $24.45 Authentic Eleaf iStick Pico 75W TC VW APV Box Mod - 1-75W / 100-315C'(200-600F') / 1*18650 at FastTech - Worldwide Free Shipping, and it works pretty good, but I think I can save money and have fun if I bought the right rebuildable. I end up using my coils after they are hard to draw on just because I am frugal.

What is a good starter tank for someone who is relatively handy? Looking for a cheapish tank that will not leak and is pretty easy to rebuild, and of course puts out some decent clouds. Max diameter is 22-23mm.

Here is a youtube video that shows some that fit, but it is maybe a bit older, and I don't know the good from the difficult.


Recommendations please?

 

[Bonskibon]

I started with the Toptank (or Subtank) mini RBA and still use it today. It is very easy to build and also has drop in coils that it can use as well.

 

[Bonskibon]

Oh, and I use my Toptank with my Pico too.

 

[zoiDman]

The Sub/TopTank would be a Very Good choice.

For Smaller Tanks, the Serpent Alto and the Coil Master Elfy are also Nice and Easy to Rebuild.

$10.07 Serpent Alto Styled RTA Rebuildable Tank Atomizer - 2.5ml / stainless steel at FastTech - Worldwide Free Shipping

$24.99 Authentic Coil Master Elfy RTA Rebuildable Tank Atomizer - 2.5ml / 304 stainless steel + glass / 22mm diameter at FastTech - Worldwide Free Shipping

 

[englishmick]

The original Lemo Drop would be good for starting out. It has a nice big deck. Not a lot of them around these days but I think you can get them under $20. They are flexible. You can use them with high air flow and higher power, or higher resistance and tighter air. So it would be good for experimenting and getting familiar with coiling.

Eleaf Lemo *

$19.99 at Viper Vape

And $2 off if you subscribe to their newsletter

 

[QcVaper]

little disclaimer first : ANY tank will leak if it has bottom airflow specially with rebuildables, everything leak wise depends on how your wick job is.

I personally started with the big baby beast rba base (came in the box so why not ?)
Recently upgraded to the serpent smm (24mm diameter i think ?) it's a single coil rta aimed more towards flavor than clouds but even with a single clapton coil in there it chucks pretty decent clouds and besides me being a noob at wicking it (which = couple leaking issues) it's been a great experience so far imho.

 

[stols001]

There are non-leaking bottom airflow tanks that don't leak if you wick them correctly. The Siren V2 springs immediately to mind. But, I've learned how to wick, so.... the Berserker is another one. Once you can wick correctly, bottom airflow becomes a breeze, IMO.

With that said, if you are starting out and worried about leakage, I guess a bottom airflow tank may not be the best choice? IDK. I'd select something with a large build deck with a two post (one coil) deck. I got a Hussar clone and it was a great starting tank for me, it's pretty adjustable too. You want to get the coppervape clone I think and depending on your preferences there are various airflows available (the Coppervape is considered better than the original). I got mine from 3F and it was a great first choice.

Keep in mind I'm not that mechanical and I have a fine motor tremor. Coiling and wicking isn't EASY for me, but it is getting easier....

Good luck, with whatever you decide to go with.

Anna

 

[john1211]

Innokin Ares

 

[puffon]

The original Lemo Drop would be good for starting out. It has a nice big deck. Not a lot of them around these days but I think you can get them under $20. They are flexible. You can use them with high air flow and higher power, or higher resistance and tighter air. So it would be good for experimenting and getting familiar with coiling.

Eleaf Lemo *

$19.99 at Viper Vape

And $2 off if you subscribe to their newsletter

If you are looking for a good price on the Drop, only $1 here (black only)
https://www.heavengifts.com/product/Eleaf-Lemo-Drop-Rebuildable-Atomizer-Kit.html

 

[the wind]

I'd say the obs engine nano but hard to find state side.

 

[coolerat]

If you don't have all the bits and bobs it takes to rebuild the Ares is a good choice as it includes all the tools needed to start

 

[Unhooked]

If you are looking for a good price on the Drop, only $1 here (black only)
https://www.heavengifts.com/product/Eleaf-Lemo-Drop-Rebuildable-Atomizer-Kit.html

I purchased one on ebay for $11 shipped. But saw your link and bought 3 more for another $12 with shipping. Thank you!

 

[englishmick]

If you are looking for a good price on the Drop, only $1 here (black only)
https://www.heavengifts.com/product/Eleaf-Lemo-Drop-Rebuildable-Atomizer-Kit.html

Holy smoke. It was worth getting a few just for the o-rings and spare parts.

 

[Alter]

Been using the kanger subtank mini since they first came out couple years ago. I shelved my protanks and kayfuns and use pretty well no other atty. The subtank RBA suits our needs nicely. The top tank mini and the subtank mini both use the same RBA, got a toptank for my wife and its top fill is much better than splitting the atty everytime you refill the subtank.

 

[NicotineRush]

I'd say the obs engine nano but hard to find state side.

Great tanks, (I have 3), but they wont fit that mod. I use Serpent Mini's on my Pico. (Thanks Anna)

 

[Jingles]

The Ares won't fit the Pico 75W. I have both. The Ares is my first rebuildable tank and has worked well for me in the week that I have had it. I have it on my Innokin Oceanus.