New to RDAs

[Pinapple]

I'm recently considering purchasing a few RDAs to try out. However I have a few questions about them.

1.Any positives to RDAs?
2.Are RDAs a cost effective in the long term?
3. If I have a rda with 3 posts, can i build a single coil setup on it?
4. Any good RDAs to recommend? Most probably looking into the IGO l/ IGO w and a trident.

I would greatly appreciate any help on the matter.

 

[Baditude]

My experience is only with an RBA, a couple of AGA-T2's specifically. I'll side-step any comment about rda's due to a lack of experience. I will suggest that you look into micro coils in the rebuildable sub-forum, as this seems to be the current rage in rebuildables. http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/rebuildable-atomizer-systems/


The following blog post has a lot of information resources needed for the safe use of an RBA/RDA:

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/blogs/baditude/4454-7-advice-tips-vapors-looking-try-their-first-rba.html

 

[jefsview]

Here's a useful link: Rebuildable Atomizer Systems

Short answers
1. rebuildable dripper, fantastic flavor and vapor, based upon your own coil -- you control the ohms and the experience
2. yes -- you only replace the wire and wick, not the whole unit like standard atomizers
3. yes
4. I have used the Phoenix v4/miniRDA/Smoktech squid -- less than $10, great for beginners!

 

[EmeraldLeo1982]

Here's a useful link: Rebuildable Atomizer Systems

Short answers
1. rebuildable dripper, fantastic flavor and vapor, based upon your own coil -- you control the ohms and the experience
2. yes -- you only replace the wire and wick, not the whole unit like standard atomizers
3. yes
4. I have used the Phoenix v4/miniRDA/Smoktech squid -- less than $10, great for beginners!

What they said +

Cons:
Steepish learning curve.
Time consuming until you really get your methods down.
Have to make sure it stays upright so it doesn't leak on you out of the airhole.
More of a safety risk to new users if they don't really understand the technical aspects and/or have a multimeter or load testing APV.

Don't get me wrong I think RDA's are fantastic. I've got the little v10 SS RDA from fasttech and I love it and it was only 5 bucks and some change. But people always forget to mention the Cons with the Pros.

 

[Valhalla17]

All great advice above. Itl be cheaper in the long run to just replace a wire and wick than buy atomizers for a tank. But the best part in my opinion is you get to customize the experience to what you want it to be. Sure, your first few wraps will probably be awkward and take awhile but it takes practice. Checkout youtube for visuals on wrapping wicks. If you are using a mechanical mod, learn your batteries, what they can do and what you need from them (amp-wise) with your current setup. Enjoy, its a heck of alot of fun.

 

[EmeraldLeo1982]

I'll never go back to tanks with the exception of RBA's but I'm a nerdy nerd that loves to spend hours tinkering with stuff.

 

[suspectK]

I really like my AGI. It is an RBA+RDA. I love building coils, but I haven't dialed down the flavoring in my liquid to really appreciate it as much as a dripper as one should. You really should have a multimeter building coils. Checking if the circuit isn't shorted and that your mod is putting out the voltage it says it is. A lot of mods have ohmmeters built in, but if you have a hard short in your coil you can damage your battery or mod. Plus, you can check your battery before and after charges and if you have a short.

I still use cartomizers though. Easier to deal with when working, and I currently have 5-DCT's running, so I can be choosey all day. If I was just at the office, I probably would just have RBA's, but I'm rarely at the office.

 

[Jazzi Mike]

The igo w is a great start, same thing the L. You can build a single coil even with 3 posts. You just leave the other post alone.

Ignore the above post about micro coils and just try to build a regular coil. It takes a bit to learn how to wrap a decent coil in a way that works well for you. Now I can wrap a silica wick in under 5 mins.

 

[terry w]

Yep definately have a look at fasttech,

They have got some great drippers on there with some great prices. I have got the phoenix v5 and the trident,both are capable of taking dual coils.

Get yourself some wick, and ribbon wire, and enjoy. I just run mine single coil only for the reason, that i like high nic juice, and with duals the hit is too harsh.

 

[Rodeorat]

You could do alot worse than the IGO-L or W. In fact, not much need to look further. The L can be single or dual coiled (two posts) which will load you up with vapor and flavor, with standard coils and wick. Regardless of which dripper though, you may be looking at some air hole drilling. The cap of the IGO-L is a beast to get a tiny drill bit through. The Octopus' aren't so bad either.

Just got vapemail today, 4 new flavors. Tried them all in my IGO-L. Easy-peasy. No washing. No recoiling. Just add your new flavor when the old one dries out.