Help me drip!

[WoobitsMommie]

I have only been vaping for about a month. Started on a simple ego, graduated to a vision spinner and now have a sigelei zmax on the way. I have been researching any and everything i have been able to find about the different options for vaping.

I really really want to try dripping. After doing multitudes of research and watching a ton of videos on YouTube, I decided to purchase a few bridgeless atomizers from Smartvapes to see if i even enjoy dripping. I got the 1.5ohm long barrels and a drip sheild and a few new tips. Hopefully this will be enough to help me decide if I want to move forward into building my own.

I know these atomizers will fit on my ego's and spinner, but was wondering if i needed an extension for my zmax in order to be able to use it with my drip shield?

Also, I want to get a cartotank setup... but there is just TOO MUCH info on it to decide even where to start. I want something simple... I use 50/50 or 60/30 juices and would prefer to have pre-punched tanks to start out with. Can anyone recommend a simple setup for a newbie like me??? That will work well with my zmax or even my spinners??? And also a video or article for initial setup and maintenance? Thanks!!!

 

[WileECoyote]

I use Smok carto tanks with these. I make 30/70 pg/vg juice and they work fine.

Carto Inserts

 

[WoobitsMommie]

nice! thanks alot... any recommendations for a tank??? again, easy as possible to learn would be ideal

 

[Kovertkow]

Kanger pro tank is a nice starter, the smok RSST is a great GENNY. Don't be intimidated by coil building, there is a ton of info online/YouTube and as with everything it gets easier over time.

 

[RuDawg7890]

You can't go wrong with a carto-tank from IBTanked.
Check out Baditude's blogs for all you need to know about carto-tanks!

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[j3illy]

I plan on dripping soon, and I think I'm gonna go w/ an Igo-L. It seems like a solid entry-level unit and they don't go for much than $10. Then if you want something a little bigger, I think that's what the Igo-W is, for a few more bucks. I'm not gonna be in it for cloud-chasing, but more for flavor. I also wanna be able to quickly try juices w/o filling up a tank. I've been vaping a couple months, and up until now I've just been using a bunch of CE4's I rotate. and it's been virtually hassle-free not to mention very inexpensive. And it's for that reason that I haven't want to try a BCC yet like a Protank. They cost a lot more for starters, and can have all sorts of issues that I wouldn't wanna deal w/ yet.

 

[cnagle]

Just picked up an octopus yesterday. My first dripper. They're a lot less intimidating one you've got one in your hands.

I still love all my Kanger stuff, though.

 

[WoobitsMommie]

Im looking at IBTanked right now and was wondering how the cartos are that come with them?? Should i order a few extras while im here or should i order extra cartos from somewhere else??

Also, how long does a carto typically last??

 

[WoobitsMommie]

not gonna lie, im a little intimidated by the rba's right now. I have no doubt once i am a little more educated and comfortable with the vaping lingo that i will be able to build my own coils, as i am very good with those type of things. But there is SO much info out there its all a little confusing right now

 

[fogma]

if you go with the cheaper rda's they are quite fun and you can buy pre made coils if your not looking to build yet, though they are easy to do but you really need an ohm meter.

 

[ZeroOhms]

not gonna lie, im a little intimidated by the rba's right now. I have no doubt once i am a little more educated and comfortable with the vaping lingo that i will be able to build my own coils, as i am very good with those type of things. But there is SO much info out there its all a little confusing right now

I am in the same boat. Trick was to take it slooow. After reading tons and watching days, my conclusion was
- Stop reading and start doing
- Get a cheap setup (RSST/IGO) and start coiling
- Start with something simple. 30gauge + 2mm silica
- Expect to mess it up first few times and it will get worse before you get better at it. My first coil was beautiful and second/third was crap!
- Use common sense. Check ohms with meter before firing. Pulse and ramp it up before hitting it. etc

Once I started to coil, all the stuff people are talking about made much more sense. (air hole size, dual/micro coil.. etc)

 

[K_Tech]

Im looking at IBTanked right now and was wondering how the cartos are that come with them?? Should i order a few extras while im here or should i order extra cartos from somewhere else??

IBTanked's prices on cartos are pretty fair, I would definitely pick up a few extras. Once they're in hand, you can shop around a bit and buy in quantity.

Also, how long does a carto typically last??

Ballpark, 10-30 ml, depending on the juice and the voltage.

Now, you CAN boil the cartos after they're gunked up, but bear in mind SOME stronger flavors can carry over, and once a cartomizer is dead, there's no going back. For the price, some folks just toss them and grab another one.

not gonna lie, im a little intimidated by the rba's right now. I have no doubt once i am a little more educated and comfortable with the vaping lingo that i will be able to build my own coils, as i am very good with those type of things. But there is SO much info out there its all a little confusing right now

It gets better!

 

[NealBJr]

My first RBA was an AGA-T2, and I am still using the same RBA. I have only tried one or two other RBAs, but the AGA-T2 seems to be the easiest to work with and has a lot more options. For starters, I would recommend staying with silica, at least for the first few times you build. That way, you get used the wire and ohm settings without having to worry about shorting, oxidizing into consideration. Drippers are great for that as well, but usually you have to worry about small spaces. Ohm meters are a must, always check out your ohms before putting it on your battery. My two go-to's are the AGA-T2 and the Phoenix just because they're simple, and single coil. Get plenty of Kanthal to experiment with, and 6 feet of silica. I recommend 30 or 32 gague kanthal, and 2mm and 3mm silica wick. once you get the hang of it, then I reccommend moving to alternative wicks if you like (cotton/SS mesh).