Currently I am using the Lavatube with their Tube tank system. I recieved a ViviNova from a friend and have a hard time getting it to work. I've read there have been problems with them working properly on the LT. So I am looking for a different setup. I liked the Smoktech R-tank, but have read some bad reviews. I use 3.0 ohm carts now and run them around 4.5~5 volts. Any help will be appreciated, thanks.
Looking for my first RBA any recommendations?
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I just got into the RBA scene myself with some DID clones and wow very impressed. I was using some smok nova tanks modded genesis style i got from a guy at work, and for the life of me i couldnt wrap a coil that didnt taste burned. I was able to oxidize the wick and wrap the coils first try with great results. For the money I dont think these can be beat easy to use vapes like a frieght train and dirt cheap. I didnt use the wire it came with used some 28ga A1 so i cant say how it would work with the included 32ga nichrome.
I just started into RBA's as well and will not look back! Bought a cobra 3 ml on the classifieds here and it has been going strong for a week and a half. I would recommend it to anyone looking for a rba.
I've got the AGA-T and two A7s and so far both of them are excellent devices. They've both got their own quirks, but nothing major. They are easy enough for newcomers to RBA (as I'm still one myself 
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Both are affordable, especially if you can get in on a Co-Op. Swooped my A7s for $8 ea, and believe I could've shaved some coin off my AGA-T purchase had I not missed a Co-Op.
I really like the A7 / drip style for quick flavor testing. I've got mine setup with 5 strands of Bamboo #10 and Kanthal A1-32awg coming in around 2.4Ω (for use on my eGos). They are drop dead simple to clean, hit with hot water, dry out a bit, drip juice and ready to go in under 5 minutes.
Once I know I like the flavor, pump 3mL into the AGA-T and vape away all day long with mad clouds. Currently have SS #500 and Kanthal A-30awg coming in around 1.5Ω on the provari.
AGA-T v2 will be coming out in the next few weeks. Believe they removed the threads on the cap and replaced them with o-rings (no more air-hole alignment issues) and added a SS center post (they will also be offering upgrade kits for the center post).
). Both are affordable, especially if you can get in on a Co-Op. Swooped my A7s for $8 ea, and believe I could've shaved some coin off my AGA-T purchase had I not missed a Co-Op.
I really like the A7 / drip style for quick flavor testing. I've got mine setup with 5 strands of Bamboo #10 and Kanthal A1-32awg coming in around 2.4Ω (for use on my eGos). They are drop dead simple to clean, hit with hot water, dry out a bit, drip juice and ready to go in under 5 minutes.
Once I know I like the flavor, pump 3mL into the AGA-T and vape away all day long with mad clouds. Currently have SS #500 and Kanthal A-30awg coming in around 1.5Ω on the provari.
AGA-T v2 will be coming out in the next few weeks. Believe they removed the threads on the cap and replaced them with o-rings (no more air-hole alignment issues) and added a SS center post (they will also be offering upgrade kits for the center post).
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Go here:
COV Gen 1
Enter code: bigbuyer
And you will have yourself a DID clone with all the goodies for a whopping $10.80!!!
COV Gen 1
Enter code: bigbuyer
And you will have yourself a DID clone with all the goodies for a whopping $10.80!!!
I got one of these last week but haven't taken the RBA plunge yet. Be aware that it's plated, but other than that the reviews I've seen are all stellar.
I also recommend the AGA-T. All the suggestions here are great, but the AGA-T will look best on your Lavatube since the diameter matches.
You should get #500 stainless steel mesh and 30 or 32 gauge Kanthal wire to go with it. If they send mesh and wire with it, it is usually crap, and quality materials make a big difference.
You should get #500 stainless steel mesh and 30 or 32 gauge Kanthal wire to go with it. If they send mesh and wire with it, it is usually crap, and quality materials make a big difference.
Rebuildables are great. It sounds like ur looking for an RBA TANK, not a RBA dripping atty?
I have a hebel dripping atty which I believe is a popular one. I also have a GotVapes Birkshire RBA Tank.
The Birkshire is exactly like the Aga-T and I like it a lot. I'm using it as my main device actually.
Cheap Cheap Cheap. No more buying a 10 dollar pack of 5 cartos every week or so.
The Smoktech R Tank or HyperSRT2 is a great tank man. I haven't seen any bad reviews myself.
Id get a dripper rba and a tank rba if i were you. I love both styles. I want moar actually
I have a hebel dripping atty which I believe is a popular one. I also have a GotVapes Birkshire RBA Tank.
The Birkshire is exactly like the Aga-T and I like it a lot. I'm using it as my main device actually.
Cheap Cheap Cheap. No more buying a 10 dollar pack of 5 cartos every week or so.
The Smoktech R Tank or HyperSRT2 is a great tank man. I haven't seen any bad reviews myself.
Id get a dripper rba and a tank rba if i were you. I love both styles. I want moar actually
Rebuildables are great. It sounds like ur looking for an RBA TANK, not a RBA dripping atty?
I have a hebel dripping atty which I believe is a popular one. I also have a GotVapes Birkshire RBA Tank.
The Birkshire is exactly like the Aga-T and I like it a lot. I'm using it as my main device actually.
Cheap Cheap Cheap. No more buying a 10 dollar pack of 5 cartos every week or so.
The Smoktech R Tank or HyperSRT2 is a great tank man. I haven't seen any bad reviews myself.
Id get a dripper rba and a tank rba if i were you. I love both styles. I want moar actually
Of course he's looking for an RBA Tank........RBA dripping atties are reserved solely for odd ducks like you
Im Jk Plumes.Those are all great suggestions.I mentioned the classies because you might find that yuo dont like the rebuildables at all. I tried them and they have a lot of positives but I couldnt get passed the fiddliness or my own human error.If you get a used one and dont like it you arent out that much and might be able to resell for what you have in it or at least close to it.
For RBA I started on a phoenix for dripping and for a tank, I just rebuild the heads on the vivi nova's. Starting on the genesis ones, I am told they are the best for taste but do not own one yet, others can elaborate on that.
Find you a Penelope or ody by GG I know you can't go wrong with a Penelope,(I have one) and I am waiting on an ody..
Do a search for Penelope or Odysseus, check out some video reviews of them both,
I have been using my Penelope for a few days, and I must say I am very impressed.
Do a search for Penelope or Odysseus, check out some video reviews of them both,
I have been using my Penelope for a few days, and I must say I am very impressed.
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I keep a least a liter of juice on hand, your mileage will go down significantly with a rebuild-able, ( potentially)
Gee, when I posted the above I also had a liter of rum on hand but now I can't seem to locate it.
Gee, when I posted the above I also had a liter of rum on hand but now I can't seem to locate it.
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In my opinion a DID clone (smaller, ego-ish size) or AGA-T (larger, big battery size) for tank style or the A7 for dripping
If you want something super simple for dripping, I'd say for for an IGO-L or an A7.
If you are willing to "tinker" then a genesis style RBA like the AGA-T (3ml polycarb tank).
Keep in mind that if you vape certain juices like "Pluid" or heavy cinnamon you'll want a tank made out of something other than polycarb.
IBtanked sells Borosilicate (Pyrex) tanks for the AGA-T or you can just get a regular AGA with a stainless steel tank.
If you are willing to "tinker" then a genesis style RBA like the AGA-T (3ml polycarb tank).
Keep in mind that if you vape certain juices like "Pluid" or heavy cinnamon you'll want a tank made out of something other than polycarb.
IBtanked sells Borosilicate (Pyrex) tanks for the AGA-T or you can just get a regular AGA with a stainless steel tank.
Thanks for the link and code, I did that, and it's in the mail. Future prediction: Kentucky is going to be fogged in. Visibility: 2 feet or less.
Thanks for the replies everyone, I do like the AGA-T that may be the one I end up with. Like I said I was going to buy the Smoktech R-Tank, but have read alot of bad reviews about it.
No need to tinker with a Penelope or ody they just work.. I have had 3 or more rebuildables and after getting a Penelope I have no reason to go back...
Ease of use over mesh systems is awesome. For me anyway..
Ease of use over mesh systems is awesome. For me anyway..
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