Inexpensive noob-friendly RBA

[serenity21899]

I have said a million times before, I do not build. But.........just incase the FDA has other plans for me (us), I am looking for the above. I have a Provari and a Reo Grand on the way, and I prefer tanks to atomizers, but I can go either way in a pinch. And really it wouldn't matter because of the Reo.

What I am trying to say is that I want the rba for the Reo primarily, but if it works with a tank on the Provari too, that's a bonus.

Suggestions?

 

[serenity21899]

In doing my own research, I think this whole thing is beyond me right now. So, I'm giving up, and I'm going to go stalk the mailman instead.

 

[skoot]

Have you tried a Vivi Nova? Super cheap and rebuildable.

 

[serenity21899]

I have Vivi Nova's, yes. So far, I have only changed head, and not try to rebuild them. And I was thinking that might be the logical place to start.

 

[muriarte]

Get an A7, or a Bottom feeder ERA. Both will work on your Grand and your provari.

For a Tank, you could get an A8, wich is the tank version of the A7.

There are ERA clones, but I don´t know if they come in a bottom feeder version.

Edited to add:

Once you use a bottom feeder, you won´t like the tanks... The flavor is just not the same. I have 4 Reos and just bought a Provari with a AGA-T and don´t like it. It tastes good, but not great. On the other hand, dripping on my ERA on top of the provari works perfect!

 

[serenity21899]

Get an A7, or a Bottom feeder ERA. Both will work on your Grand and your provari.

For a Tank, you could get an A8, wich is the tank version of the A7.

There are ERA clones, but I don´t know if they come in a bottom feeder version.

Edited to add:

Once you use a bottom feeder, you won´t like the tanks... The flavor is just not the same. I have 4 Reos and just bought a Provari with a AGA-T and don´t like it. It tastes good, but not great. On the other hand, dripping on my ERA on top of the provari works perfect!

Ok, ty for the info.

 

[gtbb]

Penelope on your Provari will make you happy!

 

[Brozilla]

I started with the AGA T2 and the Smok RDA. The AGA T2 is a genesis style tank while the RDA is a rebuildable dripping atty. I was a "noob" when I bought em, so yes they are "noob friendly" gluck

 

[serenity21899]

Well, what I decided was to get an A7 for my Reo, cuz it's cheap. If that works out, then something pretty for my Provari. I watched a million videos and I think I can do this.

 

[sacricide]

Get an A7, or a Bottom feeder ERA. Both will work on your Grand and your provari.

For a Tank, you could get an A8, wich is the tank version of the A7.

There are ERA clones, but I don´t know if they come in a bottom feeder version.

Edited to add:

Once you use a bottom feeder, you won´t like the tanks... The flavor is just not the same. I have 4 Reos and just bought a Provari with a AGA-T and don´t like it. It tastes good, but not great. On the other hand, dripping on my ERA on top of the provari works perfect!

are those A8 rba's any good?

 

[muriarte]

are those A8 rba's any good?

I have one on the way, haven´t used one yet. But it is the same as the A7, just with a tank, so it should work fine.

The problem I have is that when using a bottom feeder the taste is just like when you drip, so when using tanks the flavor is not the same, somewhat muted... I have some ss mesh on the way and hope that will help with the taste. If not, I spent 150 on a provari just to drip.

 

[serenity21899]

are those A8 rba's any good?

Have no idea, but a tank won't work on a Reo.

 

[Ravalstoney]

Penelope on your Provari will make you happy![/QUOTGood luck finding a Penelope. I been all over and its not happening, cant even find individual parts. The ODDY has a clone called the TERMINATOR that I just ordered last night, it was cheaper than expected too.

 

[gtbb]

Penelope on your Provari will make you happy![/QUOTGood luck finding a Penelope. I been all over and its not happening, cant even find individual parts. The ODDY has a clone called the TERMINATOR that I just ordered last night, it was cheaper than expected too.

There can be found here on the classifieds here often.

 

[heateris]

I have Vivi Nova's, yes. So far, I have only changed head, and not try to rebuild them. And I was thinking that might be the logical place to start.

Wrapping your own coil/wick is super easy. Just watch some you tube videos.

 

[serenity21899]

Ended up with a reomizer for my Reo. It, wick, wire, on the way. Watched a million videos. We will see how this works. Then moving on to an AGA-T+ for my Provari. Maybe rewick my Vivi's.

 

[gtbb]

Best wishes to ya Susi!

 

[t8kiteasy]

are those A8 rba's any good?

It is not a bad RBA,it's a warm vape RBA,the coil sits in the top chamber just below the drip tip.You can use either mesh,or silica with it,i prefer silica.You also have to tilt it towards the wick side as you vape it the same as you have to do with mesh,or you will get dry hits.For the price i think it was worth it,not spectacular,but it works.

 

[Plumes.91]

So you CAN use mesh with the A8? Do you have to do anything special?
From the pictures, it looks a LOT different from other RBA tanks that can use mesh.
I am guessing you kind-of have to do an L shaped wick if you want to use mesh? That will be weird.

I should be getting mine tomorrow. Anyone else have the A8 and enjoy it?? I'm hoping its a good RBA!

 

[t8kiteasy]

So you CAN use mesh with the A8? Do you have to do anything special?
From the pictures, it looks a LOT different from other RBA tanks that can use mesh.
I am guessing you kind-of have to do an L shaped wick if you want to use mesh? That will be weird.

I should be getting mine tomorrow. Anyone else have the A8 and enjoy it?? I'm hoping its a good RBA!

Nothing special but i would suggest using thin mesh because you have to fill tank thru the wick hole(EDIT: unless you want to take off top part and just fill the tank that way).If you can't get air in the tank as you are filling,it will leak out the side thru the airhole as you squeeze in the juice.I also use bamboo,cotton,and ceramic rope but waiting to go thru the stock wicks that came with the atty before i start that.