Mini atomizer roundup

[Johnnie Price]

Who here has used mini atomizers? I'm thinking of the 306, 108, l88b, 4075, 4081, 510, 901... Has anyone used multiple types? Which are better for flavor and throat hit? Which have exposed bridges?

Just trying to get an idea for my next purchase. I like my mini, I'm just wondering if there is something "better" out there.

And please, don't bother suggesting some sort of mod or VV device. I use minis and autos exclusively because that's what works for me. I just want opinions on atomizers.

 

[unloaded]

I've used 510, 306 and 901’s. Of those, I prefer the 306's. They are shorter and the vape is warmer because you are closer to the coil. The downside to them all is that they leak. I'd be afraid to drip in them on an auto battery unless it sealed and I,ve got paper towels handy. I used them mostly on bottom feeders with much better results. Drip shields help a lot on the 510 and 901’s but not sure how they'd look on a cigalike. Kanger makes a 510 Clearo that is about the size of a cigalike and holds 1ml, I've tried them on bigger mods and they work pretty good. You might give one a try just to see if you like it.
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[Johnnie Price]

Don't much like the M3's, or any clearo really, but thanks.

I've heard good things about the 306. I'm using a 108 right now, which is the same design but longer and thinner. Since I dip, not drip, I don't have any issues with leaking.

I guess a better question would be what atomizers have exposed bridges like the 306?

 

[muriarte]

306 is the one that I find has better taste, but I have always used those on a bottom feeder...

 

[unloaded]

Tell me more about this Dipping, first I've heard of it.

 

[Johnnie Price]

I wish I could take credit for it, but it's been around for some time. It's just what it sounds like: instead of dripping liquid down onto your atomizer you dip your exposed atomizer, like the 306, down into your liquid. The mesh soaks up just the right amount of liquid without seeping into the center post. The worst I've done is have a little liquid get caught on the side of the connector, but that's easy enough to wipe off.

 

[unloaded]

I should mention that I use all rebuildable attys now with one exception and that is my eRoll. There is a very long thread here about them and they are getting quite popular. They are cigalike size, use an eGo-C atty and a small tank. The batts are short and 90mAh but the PCC is 1000mAh and the cigalike goes into it without having to take it apart. I use a pretty high nic juice in it and carry a needle tip bottle for filling the tank. I can make it through the whole day easily with it. I've actually been using it more and more lately and quite a few of my mods and attys have been gathering dust. It really is impressive for such a small package. I just carry the case around in my pocket, pop the eRoll out for a few hits and pop it back in. It stays fully charged using it like that and the high nic makes it so I'm not sucking on it like a pacifier all day (like I do with my mods). The PCC looks like an iPhone but smaller, the little atty makes great vapor and flavor, it still surprises me how well it works.

 

[Johnnie Price]

There's two things keeping me from even looking at the eRoll. The lack of the PCC to carry spare carts and the tank & atomizer system. I've used tanks and atties before, and I like them a lot but I also know their issues. I drive over three counties to make a living, and tank & atties didn't work well for me when I did that in the past. At least with my Sidesho I can throw some cartos in the PCC.

I understand what you mean about the mini being surprising. All I use while I'm driving is my mini with a carto or my exposed atomizer when sitting here on the computer. The bigger battery only gets used when I'm relaxing in the chair or lying in bed.

It seems my options for exposed atties are the l88b, 108, 306 (all 510 models) or the 4081. Anyone ever use the 4081?

 

[bwbroo]

306 For bottom feeder and dripping. Just make sure you have a 306 drip tip, they are smaller round to fit. 1.7 ohm dripping. good stuff.

 

[Jerms]

Don't much like the M3's, or any clearo really, but thanks.

I've heard good things about the 306. I'm using a 108 right now, which is the same design but longer and thinner. Since I dip, not drip, I don't have any issues with leaking.

I guess a better question would be what atomizers have exposed bridges like the 306?

Dipper huh? You ARE old school lol. Last I heard about dipping was Dondaboom mentioning it in his guide to vaping from a few years back. I'm a dripper and have never dipped, and the 306 is the only exposed bridge atty I've used. I've used several brands, from the i06 and Cisco, and have always had issues pop up with them and just so-so vape quality. I much prefer the 510 and 901 and have dropped the 306 from my rotation. Keep in mind, that's me that has issues with 306 and many people love them.

I would think the i06 would be best for dipping, as the bridge is larger with a lot of mesh. I wouldn't even attempt a 510 or 901 on an auto unless you use the mostly sealed Volt, or use an old school cartridge instead of dripping. Dipping, of course, won't work for these two.

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[Johnnie Price]

I only found out about dipping a month or so ago digging through the M401 forum. Shame that model is no longer available.

What issues did you have with the 306? You're the first dripper I've heard of who didn't love them.

And I'm still curious about the 4081.

 

[Jerms]

I only found out about dipping a month or so ago digging through the M401 forum. Shame that model is no longer available.

What issues did you have with the 306? You're the first dripper I've heard of who didn't love them.

And I'm still curious about the 4081.

Yes, I am in the minority for not liking them. One of my biggest issues is consistancy. Even with the premiums, I have a high rate of draw issues or flavor muting issues. They don't seem to last as long for me either before the coil burns out or the taste get's bad. I don't care for the design of them, with 510s and 901s I usually remove the DT to drip, not so easy with the 306.

I have a lot of 306 DTs, but have an issue with most. The short ones provide a hotter vape than I like, the long ones get juice caught in them easily. I have a Cherryvapes Universal, which allows the use of regular DTs, but has it's own issues. A lot of these issues could be resolved with a DCA, but they are expensive and often hard to get, and the 306 isn't worth the cost for me. Especially since the best 306, the i06, doesn't fit in it and needs it's own.

In the end for me it doesn't provide an edge in any area that made me want to keep it around, and that's after using them along with other atties for nearly two years. The 901 exels in flavor and vapor, and the 510 has great throat hit and ease of use, often with great flavor too. When the 306 works well it's fine, but the only area it surpasses others in is how warm the vape, and I've come to prefer a cooler vape anyway.

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[Johnnie Price]

Sounds like my issues with the l88b atty I got from Volcano. I love the flavor, when I can get the damn thing to fire at all. And I nearly lost a tooth trying to remove the drip tip to dip with it.

Maybe I'll try out that 4081 after all.

 

[Iusedtoanalog]

Anyone ever use the 4081?

So yes I have used the 4081, That is the device that I started with over 2years ago. Very good performance from my own perspective. Good reliable vape machine. The problem you are likely to have is finding a drip tip for one of the older exposed bridge models. At least one that fits well. The ones I was using only had the little cart sleeve. But what I do recall ids that I only replaced a single atomizer in the first four months of my vaping career, and I used it hard and everyday( I smoked over 2 1/2packs per day) as my only device. I recommend giving it a try . Let us know what you think.

 

[Unforeseen]

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[Zaratoughda]

I should say here that, some long time ago I tried Joye 306 SR atties (2.3 ohm) on BLU batteries (90 mah) and, it killed two of the BLU batteries.

On the other hand, the normal Joye 306 battery is 150 mah and the standard atty for that is the 306 SR which is the 2.3 ohms. Not sure though if you could use 2.0 ohms on the Joye 306 battery.

The eRoll is just 90 mah but... it comes with 2.3 ohm atties so, I guess Joye has improved what those sized batteries can take.

In any case, IMO you have to be careful what resistance atties you use on cig sized batteries.

Also... as far as auto-batteries and dripping... I remember one guy saying he was doing just that... with Joye 306 batteries.. and he said you can to it but must be VERY careful.

 

[Zaratoughda]

Hmmm.... actually I tried 'dipping' for a while.. maybe 2 years ago or so. The vaper that recommended it recommended using... contact lens cases... the ones that are maybe a half inch or so deep and... I tried that for a while but I move around a lot and the contact lens cases were leaking so I didn't pursue that much further.