Need some advice for a new RBA

[fliphusker]

I have been a dedicated kanger user for a few years now, but I am tired of the leaks. (Some of it is my fault I know.)
My biggest issue is bending the coils around the poles. My old man eyes are just not what they used to be. I saw a video sometime back where you just push the wire through a hole and screw down the screw and then clip off the excess wire. Can someone tell me what it was or if I am even remembering it right?
Are there other decks that are a lot easier to work on? I am using the Kanger KBOX 70W Box mod so would need something compatible.

Thank you very much in advance.

 

[r055co]

My eyes suck now and can't read anything without my reading glasses. Get a visor with light, the one I have off this list is Illumination Headset 5 Prime Grade Magnifier LED Lamp, Adjustable Headband and it works great. I'm making 34gx2/44g fused Claptons with the 2x lens on without a problem.

Top 10 Best Head Magnifier with light in 2018 Reviews

 

[Beamslider]

The OBS nano is a good non leaking tank that tastes great. Cheap at around $20 to $25. It's a DTL tank. Not sure if that is what you are looking for.
$21.35 Authentic OBS Engine NANO RTA Rebuildable Tank Atomizer - 5.3ml / 304 stainless steel + glass at FastTech - Worldwide Free Shipping

 

[stols001]

The engines get great reviews, if you are looking for something reliable and won't leak. They make a single coil deck version, I might start with that if you are having trouble with vision and coordination. Magnification glasses (or a magnification glass with a light attached) can be helpful, it's what I use and I'm 43. It's just really hard for me to see what I'm doing as I fiddle around and the glasses help me a great deal.

The only other thing I use them for is reading cooking directions off a frozen "whatever." I don't get why everything on the package is HUGE, except the cooking directions.... Maybe they want us to burn our foodstuffs, and have to buy more?

In any case, best of luck. If you want something a bit more MTL, say so, and you will get recommendations, but I am assuming you want a bit lower resistance based on what you are using now? Is that correct?

Best of luck, and the engines get great user feedback, although I don't own one (MTL vaper) but if I were ever to go to DL, I would probably select that RTA first.

Anna

 

[Beamslider]

I am somewhere between MTL and DTL. Switching around. The OBS Nano is a single coil deck and the airflow can be restricted quite a bit. I like it and really like the toptank minis. I don't care for dual coils at all.

The Nano deck is not huge but much larger than the Kanger RBA. Old with decent eye sight but nothing beats magnifiers.

 

[fliphusker]

The OBS nano is a good non leaking tank that tastes great. Cheap at around $20 to $25. It's a DTL tank. Not sure if that is what you are looking for.
$21.35 Authentic OBS Engine NANO RTA Rebuildable Tank Atomizer - 5.3ml / 304 stainless steel + glass at FastTech - Worldwide Free Shipping

Yes, yes yes, that is exactly what I am looking for! A bit big but I can live with that. Not sure if DTL or MTL makes a difference for me. Honestly been doing this for about three years and do MTL, maybe I am doing it wrong. I am not a cloud chaser rather a flavor chaser. I lose the flavor fairly quickly while staying hydrated. It keeps me away from the analogs either way. I do love the setup with the top fill, as I use similar now. The screw-down posts are exactly what I am looking for especially with them spaced unevenly like they are. Watched a couple of reviews and rebuilds and seems like a snap to build on.

When I am rebuilding I actually use an app on my phone that is a magnifier that I make a setup with so I am hands-free.
Yes, less resistance, and Anna, I completely agree with you on food packages.
Thanks for the replies, much appreciated.

 

[Letitia]

Nano is a great rta and very easy to install a coil and wick. I find I'm liking the side fill port more than I thought. Easier than taking off a cap imo.

 

[fliphusker]

Nano is a great rta and very easy to install a coil and wick. I find I'm liking the side fill port more than I thought. Easier than taking off a cap imo.

That is something that I am definitely considering as a very big bonus. Less chance for me to fumble around and make a big mess with.
I am sure everyone is like me when they go off to another brand that they are unfamiliar with. What might work great for some might not work great for others. The price does make it worth the try at least. Any negatives that you all see with the OBS?

 

[Letitia]

That is something that I am definitely considering as a very big bonus. Less chance for me to fumble around and make a big mess with.
I am sure everyone is like me when they go off to another brand that they are unfamiliar with. What might work great for some might not work great for others. The price does make it worth the try at least. Any negatives that you all see with the OBS?

I have no cons. I truly am a Nano junkie and love mine dearly. I will say it took me about three builds and a few wicks to find my sweet spot. There is a 100+ page thread for the Nano started by ricks. Might give it a skim.

 

[steeledragon78]

the only negative i have with the nano is the way the post holes are laid out, makes me have to wind my coils in reverse of what i normally do. thats about all i can nit-pick on it. i do like it for TC if you are into that.

 

[Letitia]

the only negative i have with the nano is the way the post holes are laid out, makes me have to wind my coils in reverse of what i normally do. thats about all i can nit-pick on it. i do like it for TC if you are into that.

If I forget wrap my coils the correct direction I find The coil is still easy enough to install. Just a few extra seconds to get it straight. I need to wick a couple up today and going to plug the back air hole with some cotton. Read some people are doing that and the flavor is intensified , af remains smooth as well. Decided I'd give it a shot.

 

[Beamslider]

Yes remembering to wind the coil backwards was an issue for a the first couple times. The only other nitpick I would have with it is the glass is hard to remove, but so is the glass on most tanks.

 

[Nikhforos]

The OBS nano is a good non leaking tank that tastes great. Cheap at around $20 to $25. It's a DTL tank. Not sure if that is what you are looking for.
$21.35 Authentic OBS Engine NANO RTA Rebuildable Tank Atomizer - 5.3ml / 304 stainless steel + glass at FastTech - Worldwide Free Shipping

Do you have any experience with the vaporesso gemini mega rta? I'm between that and the obs nano.

 

[Beamslider]

Do you have any experience with the vaporesso gemini mega rta? I'm between that and the obs nano.

No never used one of those

 

[Beamslider]

I have never purchased from them but the Vaporesso Gemini Mega RTA is $12.95 at this vendor.

It is a dual deck so it wouldn't compare to the Nano but the regular OBS engine
Gemini Mega RTA by Vaporesso - 25mm Two-Post