Help on RBA

[ricisking]

I've been vaping a kanger t3 clearomizer with both the spinner and the eGo Twist. I think i'm ready to try RBAs. Which one should I start with? I want one that will perform well that produces a lot of vapor and taste. Also, what type of wick and coil should I get? Thanks

 

[Geezoos]

Depends on what are You looking for mate. You can choose between silica or mesh RBAs. If You really liked T3 but looking to expand taste/flavour and amount of vapor with quite easy setup I'd suggest looking for silica atomizer. If I were You I'd try to get my hands on Spheroid or kayfun 2.1. Both are stunning atties, very easy to rebuild. Basically all You need is a piece of silica of Your choice ( between 1mm to 3mm ) and some kanthal wire ( 34AWG -28AWG) . Those atties might not be the cheapest out there but worth every penny in my opinion. Flavour and vapor production will blow You away ( after couple of tries ; ) You might also want to consider getting a better power source for RBAs.

Check YT vids and find some reviews and then decide Yourself
Cheers.

 

[ricisking]

Depends on what are You looking for mate. You can choose between silica or mesh RBAs. If You really liked T3 but looking to expand taste/flavour and amount of vapor with quite easy setup I'd suggest looking for silica atomizer. If I were You I'd try to get my hands on Spheroid or Kayfun 2.1. Both are stunning atties, very easy to rebuild. Basically all You need is a piece of silica of Your choice ( between 1mm to 3mm ) and some kanthal wire ( 34AWG -28AWG) . Those atties might not be the cheapest out there but worth every penny in my opinion. Flavour and vapor production will blow You away ( after couple of tries ; ) You might also want to consider getting a better power source for RBAs.

Check YT vids and find some reviews and then decide Yourself
Cheers.

Thanks for the reply. What's the difference between silica and mesh RBAs?

 

[Geezoos]

In a nutshell ( pros, please dont flame me lol ) main difference is the way on which liquid is transported to You coil ( silica or mesh ). Mesh is supposed to deliver better flavour due to nature of "tasteless" stainless steel. SS is much durable and can work under heavy load/super low resistance coils. Mesh RBAs offer You more combination so creating a perfect ( for You ) setup can take some time but deliver stunning effects in return.

Silica RBAs are easier to setup and with latest eko-wool/silica/whatever You want to call it can work on higher tempteratures and does not mute taste at all ( at least for me on atties I mentioned before ).

Its all up to You really buddy. Perfectly setup mesh RBA is hard one to beat but can take some time/practice and some people just don't have initial patience. Silicas on the other are quite foolproof. Read and watch tutorials and maybe You find it easier to decide

 

[ricisking]

Ahh. So I think i'll definitely start with silca RBAs. Both the Spheroid and Kayfun 2.1 look interesting but i'm sort of on a budget. I'm trying to spend no more than 50-70 dollars. Are there any other good ones out there?

 

[ricisking]

Still need help guys. Hoping for more answers.

 

[Chikenbok]

If you're on a budget any of the Genny style AGA-T/T+/T2 RBAs are fine and are all under 30 bucks a pop.

Patience is your friend. But remember, when that first one works you'll never look back.

 

[Kanj.nguyen]

Depends on what are You looking for mate. You can choose between silica or mesh RBAs. If You really liked T3 but looking to expand taste/flavour and amount of vapor with quite easy setup I'd suggest looking for silica atomizer. If I were You I'd try to get my hands on Spheroid or Kayfun 2.1. Both are stunning atties, very easy to rebuild. Basically all You need is a piece of silica of Your choice ( between 1mm to 3mm ) and some kanthal wire ( 34AWG -28AWG) . Those atties might not be the cheapest out there but worth every penny in my opinion. Flavour and vapor production will blow You away ( after couple of tries ; ) You might also want to consider getting a better power source for RBAs.

Check YT vids and find some reviews and then decide Yourself
Cheers.

Good advice for the most part, but i disagree with suggesting such expensive stuff to RBA newbies. They dont vape better than a $8 one, provided you set them up the same.

 

[Baditude]

Please do your "homework" and research to understand not only how to set up a rebuildable, but learn how they work and what safety issues you need to know before attempting this endeavor. Learn the relationship of coil resistance to voltage, learn about battery safety and how to prevent a hard short, which batteries are best and safest to use, gather the "tools of the trade" that you will need.

Plenty of You Tube videos that give tutorials. The rebuildable sub-forum here at ECF has a wealth of information and plenty of people with experience to assist you Rebuildable Atomizer Systems

 

[Myrany]

Good advice for the most part, but i disagree with suggesting such expensive stuff to RBA newbies. They dont vape better than a $8 one, provided you set them up the same.

I can agree with this only from the experience I have had with my $8 Octopus RDA. I LOVE this thing. Super easy to build and the vape is wonderful.

 

[Oktyabr]

I agree with Baditude. As an amateur photographer with a few years of experience I used to give newbies this advice... "Take the budget you have for your camera and then double it, because after you buy all the little extras you are eventually going to need that's what you will have spent." RBAs are quite a lot like that too, I think. My favorite dripper cost me $8. I don't know how much money is invested in my tackle box full of wick, wire, and tiny tools for doing the work.

 

[Dakota Jim]

Here are a couple of reviews by PBusardo to consider on the genesis style RBA's

A PBusardo Review - Smoktech RSST Genesis Atomizer - YouTube

or

A PBusardo Review - The AGA-T(s) - Part 1 - The Review - YouTube

and part 2

A PBusardo Review - The AGA-T(s) - Part 2 - Assembly & Building Tutorial - YouTube

I got the AGA-T2 and currently wish I would have got the RSST

 

[ricisking]

Thanks. I've been doing a lot of research on RBAs and I think im ready for the change. I've been watching YouTube videos about the AGA's as well.

Anymore suggestions?

 

[Esteveo]

I love my igo L. Still use it. Its a dripper though.

 

[El_tecolote]

Read, YouTube, read more, more YouTube, and then buy an RSST and perhaps an IGO-L or a Smok RDA. As has been said, be prepared to buy wick, wire, and a few tools to help you along. To do RBAs correctly, a learning curve and basic knowledge of ohms, coils, and various wicks are integral to the process, but it is not overwhelming and can easily be understood provided you give it a little time.

 

[Baditude]

Thanks. I've been doing a lot of research on RBAs and I think im ready for the change. I've been watching YouTube videos about the AGA's as well.

Anymore suggestions?

I have more questions...

What battery device will you be putting your new RBA on? Can a regular eGo or V-V eGo handle the power requirements (amps) that an RBA might demand? Are you going to upgrade to a mod? Which one?

Do you have a means to measure ohms? Probably the most important accessory tool with an RBA.

 

[Zztalk.talkzz]

If you're on a budget any of the Genny style AGA-T/T+/T2 RBAs are fine and are all under 30 bucks a pop.

Patience is your friend. But remember, when that first one works you'll never look back.

Please do your "homework" and research to understand not only how to set up a rebuildable, but learn how they work and what safety issues you need to know before attempting this endeavor. Learn the relationship of coil resistance to voltage, learn about battery safety and how to prevent a hard short, which batteries are best and safest to use, gather the "tools of the trade" that you will need.

Plenty of You Tube videos that give tutorials. The rebuildable sub-forum here at ECF has a wealth of information and plenty of people with experience to assist you Rebuildable Atomizer Systems

It's hardest when we can't spend hundreds on devices... With China the cost to play with new things is dropping fast (my first geny is on order: RSST under 30$ shipped, should arrive by Thursday). My first experience with RBA's was a A7 dripper my local B&M store gave to me for converting some of my friends. Used it on my thermovape with great results at between .7 and 1.2 ohms when I used 1 lifepo4 16340 and 3+ ohms when using 2*16340.

I wish one of the suppliers would put out a cheep "Geny startup kit" with 3 types of SS, 3 types of silica, 3 types of round resistance wire, and one ribbon resistance with a resistance meter. Just enough for 2 wick&wire setups per SS/silica... Could also make one for ceramic?

 

[ricisking]

I have more questions...

What battery device will you be putting your new RBA on? Can a regular eGo or V-V eGo handle the power requirements (amps) that an RBA might demand? Are you going to upgrade to a mod? Which one?

Do you have a means to measure ohms? Probably the most important accessory tool with an RBA.

I have a vamo v2 on the way. Also, I have an ohm meter with a 510 connector.

 

[El_tecolote]

It's hardest when we can't spend hundreds on devices... With China the cost to play with new things is dropping fast (my first geny is on order: RSST under 30$ shipped, should arrive by Thursday). My first experience with RBA's was a A7 dripper my local B&M store gave to me for converting some of my friends. Used it on my thermovape with great results at between .7 and 1.2 ohms when I used 1 lifepo4 16340 and 3+ ohms when using 2*16340.

I wish one of the suppliers would put out a cheep "Geny startup kit" with 3 types of SS, 3 types of silica, 3 types of round resistance wire, and one ribbon resistance with a resistance meter. Just enough for 2 wick&wire setups per SS/silica... Could also make one for ceramic?

Good idea for the "Geny startup kit."

 

[jangeisler]

Rsst for a genesis, and igo-l or smok octopus for a dripper