Liquid feed for an old dripper?

[degnr8]

So, I've been out of the loop for a while (Still dripping on a 5 volt box mod I made myself with 510 attys) and it seems there have been a lot of advances in liquid feed. I'm just wondering with all the different tank options out there I'm wondering what's going to always give me that first draw feel like dripping? Just from what I've read of the designs, I'm leaning toward bottom feeders, but IDK

 

[Dougiestyle]

Bottomfeeder is the only juice-feed system that will simulate dripping. Popular models are:

REOs mods
Vmod
Bogger boxmods
RedSkyMods
GVM Groove/Smooth

I, personally built my own bottomfeeder using the variable wattage DNA 12 circuit from Evolvapor.

On an aside... there are some good options for rebuildables that may improve your flavor/vapor satisfaction, as well. Some are drip-only, but can be modified for use with bottomfeeders, or there are bottomfeed-spec'd rebuildables, too.

 

[Iron Molly]

I agree bottomfed is the only thing. IMO REO is the best option. I still use just a LR 510 atty on my REO, and as often as not I STILL drip into it as I like to change flavors a lot. Have tried a bunch of rebuildables and still go back to the LR 510's. A lot of the RBA's give me a vape that is too airy and/or too cool.

New isn't necessarily better there is a big thread on here for people who direct drip.

 

[fourthrok]

I love my bottom feeder...which happens to be a Vmod XL. Thing is...if you are wanting to get into rebuildables, it will be a bit challenging with the Vmod due to it's design. But the slant coil "Shifu" atomizers that Vapage sells for the Vmod are so good...I don't consider it much of an issue as far as I'm concerned. The REO and Bogger are also good choices. I don't have either yet...but am considering adding at least one of them (will probably end up being both) to my arsenal within the next couple of months.

 

[degnr8]

I, personally built my own bottomfeeder using the variable wattage DNA 12 circuit from Evolvapor.

I know this isn't the modders' forum, but I'm thinking I'd like to build my own as well and had a question. I'm a little nervous drilling through the bottom of my atty (especially since I don't have any spares right now) but since I use a 510 I figure I can go through the sleeve instead. Do you know of any tubing material that would handle the heat and work for this application? Yeah, it's killing me. I just discovered the vmod and it looks like a design I came up with about six years ago and didn't do anything with for that reason

 

[Commie]

bogger box site has some modding parts for making one, such as pre-wired unsealed connectors, and feeding tubes.

 

[Riverboat]

So, I've been out of the loop for a while (Still dripping on a 5 volt box mod I made myself with 510 attys) and it seems there have been a lot of advances in liquid feed. I'm just wondering with all the different tank options out there I'm wondering what's going to always give me that first draw feel like dripping? Just from what I've read of the designs, I'm leaning toward bottom feeders, but IDK

Tried all that different stuff.... Driping is all I do....the best way IMO......With a HH357 atty....

 

[MasterofNone]

+1 for the 357... Would love a bottom feeder for it though

 

[degnr8]

Not familiar with the 357, does it come in magnum? Bet I'm the first one to ever make that joke Seriously though, how does it compare to the 510 in terms of heat?

 

[Commie]

Not familiar with the 357, does it come in magnum? Bet I'm the first one to ever make that joke Seriously though, how does it compare to the 510 in terms of heat?

Funny that you mention magnum. It does have that option, though they call it "long barrel"

I haven't tried any other 510 atomizers (not counting rebuildables). Heat-wise, 357 is comparable to a shorty 1.7 carto. Warm, not too warm. A lot cooler than a 306.

Having tried rebuildables first for dripping, then for bottom feeding, my 357 is collecting dust. After a bit of practice, I can get them to produce similar to better flavor, a lot more vapor, and just the right amount of throat hit, compared to 357. I doubt I could make them last as long, but at $.02 per coil, I don't mind

 

[degnr8]

On an aside... there are some good options for rebuildables that may improve your flavor/vapor satisfaction, as well. Some are drip-only, but can be modified for use with bottomfeeders, or there are bottomfeed-spec'd rebuildables, too.

This sounds like a good way to go. Right now attys are the only part of my vaping that isn't DIY so it'd be nice to get that aspect down too. Any recommendations? Somebody in the rebuildable forum suggested the A7 and when I read the description the kit said it comes with an OID which is somehow supposed to make it possible to only drip every 45 min. Anybody know what these are or how they work?

 

[Commie]

Oid is when you stuff so much wicking material into the attys that it is capable of absorbing amount of juice comparable to a carto. Problem is ran into with that is that extra wicking seems to mute flavor. It's very convenient, but kind of defeats the purpose. Some people say they didn't have that problem, so it's entirely possible that I was doing it wrong.

Nowadays I really prefer reomizer2 for bottom feeders. It's amazingly easy to build and provides very clean flavor with clouds of vapor.

 

[JimMitchell]

I must beg to differ...
Bottom feeding is not the ONLY way to go, in fact you can more accurately simulate, nay replicate the dripping experience by building a dripper.

Clean up some of those old 6mil bottles, and spend less than $10.00 at any local hardware store for a little vinyl tubing, and a few pieces of brass tubing, add a small strip of Velcro and you can make dozens of one handed dripping mods for just about any atty or pv.



Just a little squeeze and a drop or 3 straight into the atty. I personally like to use debridged, bare coil, 2.5 to 3.0 ohm 510s on a VV device set at 4.8 to 5 volts but that's just my preference. I've built these for 801s and they work just as well. You just need slightly larger tubing for the mouthpiece.

Cleaning is a breeze. When you take the bottle off to refill it, just pull the brass tube out of the mouthpiece and drag a kleenex through it.

Vaping my own backwash sucked back into a bottom feeder is not my preference.

 

[degnr8]

Looks good Jim. I was wondering about that concept. Was wondering earlier if I could build a dripper tip with juice storage or maybe a true drip tank based on the old cart juice box

 

[degnr8]

Oid is when you stuff so much wicking material into the attys that it is capable of absorbing amount of juice comparable to a carto. Problem is ran into with that is that extra wicking seems to mute flavor. It's very convenient, but kind of defeats the purpose.

Does kinda seem like a step backwards to carts

 

[JimMitchell]

Looks good Jim. I was wondering about that concept. Was wondering earlier if I could build a dripper tip with juice storage or maybe a true drip tank based on the old cart juice box

I like to see the drips fall so I went with the clear vinyl tubing for the top. I also like the big open stovepipe for a mouth piece, so I tend to vape it as shown without a topper... You can however stick a drip tip in there, or I sometimes use the mouthpieces that come with new attys... It's all good.

 

[degnr8]

Nowadays I really prefer reomizer2 for bottom feeders. It's amazingly easy to build and provides very clean flavor with clouds of vapor.

How is it for dripping in case I decide I don't like bottom feeders after all?

 

[Commie]

How is it for dripping in case I decide I don't like bottom feeders after all?

It's fine for dripping too. I build my coils and test them by dripping.

 

[degnr8]

Was just looking over the rebuild tutorial for it and if it's that simple to work with, I think I have found my first RBA

 

[degnr8]

Actually, after looking at the price difference I'm leaning toward the A7 again or maybe the phoenix