Hello. I am a fairly new vaper, started about a month ago. I found a local vape shop that helped me choose a device which I’m using to stop smoking cigs (27 days without a smoke after 25 years so far). So I’m currently using the smok Priv V8, which is good but I’m looking for an upgrade. My local shop pretty much only sells Smok products so the brand is convenient but I’m open to other brands too. I’m just finding the research overwhelming! I’d like a much bigger tank, currently have 3ml but I’ve seen some Smok models with 8ml tanks which would be nice. Not necessarily interested in big clouds just want something that will keep me off analogs. I’d like a digital display but am also finding that there are way more settings that I want or need to understand. Just need something durable, reliable, that doesn’t leak. Any info would be greatly appreciated!
Looking for suggestions/recommendations on devices
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Unfortunately i don't use tanks anymore,only rebuildables but i'll say this to you :
ANY tank can leak if not taken care of properly and displays on mods can be as complicated or simple as you need it, basically since you're a newer vaper don't look at all the information just focus on the wattage and finding your own "sweetspot".
And although i don't use tanks anymore last one i used was the crown III which i liked quite alot before moving on, but of course your mileage may vary.
ANY tank can leak if not taken care of properly and displays on mods can be as complicated or simple as you need it, basically since you're a newer vaper don't look at all the information just focus on the wattage and finding your own "sweetspot".
And although i don't use tanks anymore last one i used was the crown III which i liked quite alot before moving on, but of course your mileage may vary.
Rebuildable is another name for wick&wire attys. You attach a bare coil of wire to screw posts and run a cotton wick through the center. They have many advantages in both performance and cost.
This is a popular and versatile choice. Many happy users here.
Vaporesso Revenger X 220W Full Kit
That takes 18650 removable and rechargeable batteries, so you'll need at least two Samsung 25R batteries and a charger.
Vaporesso Revenger X 220W Full Kit
That takes 18650 removable and rechargeable batteries, so you'll need at least two Samsung 25R batteries and a charger.
I have the revenger kit and I like it a lot. Good flavor, and while the accompanying tank is "somewhat" sub0hm, it offers versatile coil choices and is something of a crossover tank, but you can use the higher resistance coils and get a pretty flavorful vape. It's just all around a nice setup, although I have found it enjoys draining batteries.
If you want something with a lot less vapor, you could experiment with a few more "Dedicated" MTL tanks on your current mod, just turning down the wattage a great deal. For drop in tanks, I'd recommend the Nautilus 2, or the Joytech ego Mega one V2 atomizer (4 ml capacity) although you do have to get the "right" coils separately and they make a 1.0 and a 0.5 resistance coil, and the coils are easy to rewick and rebuild, so if you rebuild one you can play with resistance more, if you so desire (or, types of wire, etc). They're both good MTL choices if you want to experiment that way.
I believe the Uwell Crown (original) could be another good option, the original and the 3 both get great reviews, they are "setup'' as more DL setups but they do offer some variety of coil resistances as well, and it might be a versatile choice for you. The Uwell crowns get great reviews for flavor and for coil longevity, it may be worth looking into.
Best of luck!
Anna
If you want something with a lot less vapor, you could experiment with a few more "Dedicated" MTL tanks on your current mod, just turning down the wattage a great deal. For drop in tanks, I'd recommend the Nautilus 2, or the Joytech ego Mega one V2 atomizer (4 ml capacity) although you do have to get the "right" coils separately and they make a 1.0 and a 0.5 resistance coil, and the coils are easy to rewick and rebuild, so if you rebuild one you can play with resistance more, if you so desire (or, types of wire, etc). They're both good MTL choices if you want to experiment that way.
I believe the Uwell Crown (original) could be another good option, the original and the 3 both get great reviews, they are "setup'' as more DL setups but they do offer some variety of coil resistances as well, and it might be a versatile choice for you. The Uwell crowns get great reviews for flavor and for coil longevity, it may be worth looking into.
Best of luck!
Anna
I'll suggest the original Uwell Crown tank that Stolls mentioned. Its an easy tank to use and uses factory-made drop-in coils. You can find my review here. Tanks & RDA's Ratings & Explanations
"Rebuildable" tanks and "drippers" are a bit more complicated for a new vaper to use. You need to learn a bit about Ohm's Law, how to wrap a wire coil, and then wick that coil with cotton wick. Many newer vapers aren't willing to go that extra mile.
"Rebuildable" tanks and "drippers" are a bit more complicated for a new vaper to use. You need to learn a bit about Ohm's Law, how to wrap a wire coil, and then wick that coil with cotton wick. Many newer vapers aren't willing to go that extra mile.
Okay, I’ve seen the RBA when I was looking at mods, but how can they be used without a tank? Do I have my terminology wrong?
An RBA (rebuildable atomizer) is a generic catchall term for any juice attachment which uses homemade wicks and coils. A "tank" is any juice attachment which has a reservoir of e-liquid, a dripper does not have a reservoir of liquid. It sounds like what you saw was a RDA, or rebuildable dripper.
With a "dripper", you add several drops of e-liquid to the wick/coil, then can vape several draws or puffs, and then must add more drops to continue vaping. This vaping "method" can appear to be rather inconvenient to many vapers. However, they are quite popular among more advanced vapers because their maintanance costs are cheap and arguably provide the most flavor/vapor.
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Sorry to sound pedantic, but...
RBA = anything rebuidable, but mostly installable coil head like contraptions. Example: an RBA ships with the original Kanger Subtank.
RTA = rebuildable tank atomizer... Typically with the deck at the bottom. Example: Vandy Vape Kylin
RDA = rebuildable dripping atomizer... An open deck with a cap... Liquid is applied directly to the coils and wick. Example: 528 Customs Goon
RDTA = rebuildable dripping tank atomizer... Looks like an RDA perched on top of a tank... Example: Ijoy Limitless RDTA
GTA = genesis tank atomizer... Has the deck in the center of the tank... Example: Digiflavor Siren GTA
Genisis = a very early tank system that stored the liquid in a tank under the deck, and fed liquid to the coils via rolled stainless steel mesh or stainless steel rope. Example Smok RSST
RSA = an RDA with a bottom feed pin for use with a squonk mod. Example Vandy Vape Pulse
Typically, a tank or clearomizer uses coil heads BUT can use an RBA head. Most of the above acronyms are not that versatile.
For tanks that are relatively leak free, consider the Smok TFV8 X-Baby brother beast... Long name... Call it the X-baby, or the Aspire Cleito Exo.
Also, when considering a new tank, also consider availability of coils in your area.
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RBA = anything rebuidable, but mostly installable coil head like contraptions. Example: an RBA ships with the original Kanger Subtank.
RTA = rebuildable tank atomizer... Typically with the deck at the bottom. Example: Vandy Vape Kylin
RDA = rebuildable dripping atomizer... An open deck with a cap... Liquid is applied directly to the coils and wick. Example: 528 Customs Goon
RDTA = rebuildable dripping tank atomizer... Looks like an RDA perched on top of a tank... Example: Ijoy Limitless RDTA
GTA = genesis tank atomizer... Has the deck in the center of the tank... Example: Digiflavor Siren GTA
Genisis = a very early tank system that stored the liquid in a tank under the deck, and fed liquid to the coils via rolled stainless steel mesh or stainless steel rope. Example Smok RSST
RSA = an RDA with a bottom feed pin for use with a squonk mod. Example Vandy Vape Pulse
Typically, a tank or clearomizer uses coil heads BUT can use an RBA head. Most of the above acronyms are not that versatile.
For tanks that are relatively leak free, consider the Smok TFV8 X-Baby brother beast... Long name... Call it the X-baby, or the Aspire Cleito Exo.
Also, when considering a new tank, also consider availability of coils in your area.
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An RBA can be either an RTA, which is a tank, or an RDA which is not.
RBA is a kind of a catch-all acronym.
RBA is a kind of a catch-all acronym.
IMHO bigger tank for somebody who is not interested in big clouds is not something very important. It is more fun to have 2- 4 small tanks than vaping all day the same flavor. I have usually one tank with custard/desert juice another with frutti flavor and third with mint/tobacco. If you stick to just one tank changing flavors require washing tank and changing coils because if you will not do it new flavor will be contaminated by previous. Changing tank on mod takes 10-15 seconds. Tanks are relatively small and not very heavy to carry. Using the same flavor all day increase chance of developing "vapor's tongue" condition when you stop sensing any flavor at all. Having more ready to use tanks allow you to extend coil life, experiment with different nicotine levels and if your coil burn or stop working you switch to another tank. One more thing to consider is that bigger tank is less flavor it produces. I have two Nautilus2 tanks that provide great flavor... they are 2ml tanks so I decided to buy original 5ml Nautilus tank as this tank uses the same coils I was using in Nautilus2... unfortunately the big 5ml Nautilus compared to 2ml Nautilus2 provides much,much less flavorful vape... I no longer use it and consider it as waste of money.
Janusz
Welcome AvaMom. Since you already have one full setup I see no need to buy another smaller tank. The Eleaf iKonn kit is good. The device is reliable and simple to operate and the Ello tank that comes with it has good coil choices and is cross compatible with other brands of cois. Another option is to buy a device and tank separately. I prefer the separate route myself.
Thank you all for the info and suggestions!
While someday I may get into building I’m nowhere near ready for that yet so I want to stick with the simplest method possible. And I definitely need a tank, as my chain-smoking has become chain-vaping.
I do like the idea of having more tanks (or more mods) because I am using a few different flavors of juice.
I’ve seen where you can buy the mod and tanks separately but how do you know what will work with what?
While someday I may get into building I’m nowhere near ready for that yet so I want to stick with the simplest method possible. And I definitely need a tank, as my chain-smoking has become chain-vaping.
I do like the idea of having more tanks (or more mods) because I am using a few different flavors of juice.
I’ve seen where you can buy the mod and tanks separately but how do you know what will work with what?
These days basically all mods and attys work on the 510 connector so everything works with everything, more or less. It is possible in extreme cases for a drop in coil to need more electricity than a given mod can provide but you generally need a really small mod and a really hefty dL coil to arrange it
Bombastinator is right. If you see something you like and aren't sure you can come and ask.We have all been where you are now and these days the amount of info and choices is overwhelming until you learn what you are looking at. My advice is look at dual 18650 devices and tanks with drop in coils. When you find two or three of each look up reviews or ask for opinions here.
I haven’t even got around to experimenting with coils yet aside with the ones that came with my mod. I don’t even know what my mod is considered, just that it only operates between 40-60 watts. That would be another question; where do I want to be vaping at ideally on the scale of up to 225 watts?
You want to be vaping at what watts you find the most enjoyable with your current coil. The thing with vaping is it is highly subjective. Some things to keep in mind is that what is a perfect watts and af (air flow) for one coil will not be the same for a different coil. Don't forget to play with your af while finding your sweet spot. Recommended wattage for any coil is only a recommendation, not a fact. Start low and work your way up 3 watts at a time until you're happy. Many of us vape at lower or higher than recommended wattages. Prime your coils every time you use a new one. (I'll find the link to Coastal Cowboy's tutorial). Be prepared to not finding a sweet spot with some coils. You just plain won't like some of them. Through trail and error you will find your happy place and learn what to look for when searching for new gear.
For now give us more details about what you do and don't like about what your gear and we can offer some suggestions.
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