i'd be coming from a provari + cartotank setup - simple and easy for me, 2+ yrs running. i was hoping to have the same experience with an rta setup using my provari. what would you guys recommend? would a 'Russian 91% v2' work for me as an intro to rta? or do you guys have other recommendations for a noob getting into rta. i'd appreciate all the help i could get. thanks in advance!
[noob] from cartotank user to RTA...
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Before EVEN getting a tank buy the right tools and learn to use em.
UD and Coilmaster have good toolkits including almost all you need rebuilding.
Watch some tutorials and do some test coils just to get the hang of what you can, and more importantly, CAN'T do.
For many of us poor eyesight and not so nimble hands limits what we can easily do.
When you know what you can and can't do is time to think wether you're willing to wrap your own coils or maybe be better off with pre-made coils.
After this it is time to choose the tank.
Not knowing how nimble you are not to mention the budget it is hard to suggest anything.
UD and Coilmaster have good toolkits including almost all you need rebuilding.
Watch some tutorials and do some test coils just to get the hang of what you can, and more importantly, CAN'T do.
For many of us poor eyesight and not so nimble hands limits what we can easily do.
When you know what you can and can't do is time to think wether you're willing to wrap your own coils or maybe be better off with pre-made coils.
After this it is time to choose the tank.
Not knowing how nimble you are not to mention the budget it is hard to suggest anything.
i see. i don't mind tinkering but im also lazy so buying pre-made coils is totally not out of the question. =p
in regards to budget, around 50 bucks - 75 bucks tops! especially if that could buy a mid-range RTA. but im also willing to splurge some more if it's a 'proven reliable tank by many.
i'll look into those tools but there's so many of them. care to share a link or two?
about the tank id like it to be:
single coil - as im only starting and don't want it to be too complicated.
best for mouth to lung user
works best with 50/50 vg/pg fruity juices
easy to fill - i like to refill on the go.
holds at least 4ml of juice or more
510 connector - for use with a provari 2.5
if possible, 510 drip tip compatible - i like using my knucklehead drip tip esp. when im driving.
again, thank you for all suggestions/recommendations.
The Hurricane RTA would be worth a look. The authentic is expensive, but good quality clones are available. A big plus with this one for a new builder, is that the coil and wick and can be serviced without having to drain the tank. The Hurricane has excellent flavor.
Same here, I went from the Provari carto tank combo to the Kanger sub tank plus on a MVP 3 pro. I found the Crown tank to be a better choice, good flavor & the heads are dirt cheap compared to my smok tfv4.
I've totally moved on to the rba sections, cheaper & longer lasting.
Oh & the tfv4 is an absolute beast.
I've totally moved on to the rba sections, cheaper & longer lasting.
Oh & the tfv4 is an absolute beast.
Grab a Kayfun V4, they're $3.99 at VaporBank right now ($30 most other places at the moment) it's the best damn tank you'll grab for under 10 bucks and a STEAL at $3.99...
I'd go with your original instinct and get a Russian; it's a high-quality tank that IMHO improves on the Kayfun. I personally used an original Russian 91% as my exclusive daily driver for over a year before retiring it for a Squape Rs.
As Plumes said, though, $3.99 for a Kayfun V4 clone is probably the best deal you'll find on a decent quality RTA. The V4 is a fair amount more complex (due to all of the pieces that go into it), but there's definitely a reason that Kayfun/Provari is one of the most beloved combos in vaping.
As Plumes said, though, $3.99 for a Kayfun V4 clone is probably the best deal you'll find on a decent quality RTA. The V4 is a fair amount more complex (due to all of the pieces that go into it), but there's definitely a reason that Kayfun/Provari is one of the most beloved combos in vaping.
Pretty hard to argue with that deal, especially seeings as it's a Tobeco clone. They have some other great deals in their clearance section as well.
I was excited when I ran across the blue EHPro Kayfun Lite clone...always wanted one of those, but they were already out of them.
Also, I'm going to recommend against conventional wisdom and say don't worry about buying a bunch of tools (at least at first). I'd just get the tank, some 28 gauge Kanthal wire, and some organic cotton.
Definitely watch as many videos as you can find on Youtube. Once it's time to build, find something round and small (1/8" drill bit, mini screwdriver, dart head, etc.) to wrap the coil around, and wrap it about 6-7 times. Check the resistance of your coil with your Provari - it's not necessarily as accurate as a dedicated checker, but it's circuitry WILL protect both itself and you in case of a short. Note that the above should get you right around 1.4-1.5 ohms; if it's too low, just add another wrap or use something slightly bigger to wrap around.
I suspect many would balk at my advice, but to be perfectly fair, it's how most of us "old timers" got started. Heck, I still use a 3mm solder tool to wrap my coils (and no, the solder tool has never actually touched solder).
Definitely watch as many videos as you can find on Youtube. Once it's time to build, find something round and small (1/8" drill bit, mini screwdriver, dart head, etc.) to wrap the coil around, and wrap it about 6-7 times. Check the resistance of your coil with your Provari - it's not necessarily as accurate as a dedicated checker, but it's circuitry WILL protect both itself and you in case of a short. Note that the above should get you right around 1.4-1.5 ohms; if it's too low, just add another wrap or use something slightly bigger to wrap around.
I suspect many would balk at my advice, but to be perfectly fair, it's how most of us "old timers" got started. Heck, I still use a 3mm solder tool to wrap my coils (and no, the solder tool has never actually touched solder).
Yeah, agree. Get wire and wick. You can wrap a coil on a drill bit, screwdriver or even a q tip. Nail clippers cut leads just fine 
Can't go wrong with a $3.99 kayfun 4.
Can't go wrong with a $3.99 kayfun 4.
thank you all! i appreciate it. i'll go with the Kayfun v4 clone. $3.99 is indeed a steal!
EDIT: NVM! just saw they're all OOS!
but quick one though! should i also get these extras for the kayfun v4 clone?
Kayfun V4 Bell Cap - Tobeco Clone
Kayfun V4 Spare Parts Kit - Tobeco Clone
Kayfun V4 Subohm Kit - Tobeco Clone
EDIT: NVM! just saw they're all OOS!
but quick one though! should i also get these extras for the kayfun v4 clone?
Kayfun V4 Bell Cap - Tobeco Clone
Kayfun V4 Spare Parts Kit - Tobeco Clone
Kayfun V4 Subohm Kit - Tobeco Clone
TLDR: thanks again! got my kayfun v4 clone and it's awesome!!!! wished i had bought some more!!! now it's OOS.
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got my kayfun v4 clone and had my first build today ...and it worked the first time i've tried it! yey!
cleaned/rinsed the tank with alcohol then unscented soap and water
watched some youtube vids
used a small screwdriver to wrap a 28g kanthal wire.
got 1.3 ohms and im vaping it on my provari 2.5 with 4.3 volts. <~ im not sure if this is ideal but it seems to work for me. suggestions???
this is all new to me but my initial experience is im definitely getting the full strength of my nicotine mg (12mg)! before with my cartotank i had to chainvape before i get my 'fix' and put my mod down. this time, a couple of hit and im definitely getting my nicotine. is this a normal experience coming from cartotank to RTA??? im thinking of lowering my nicotine just for this reason as i like to chainvape.
also, im definitely getting 'more' clouds now with the same fruity 50/50 ejuice.
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got my kayfun v4 clone and had my first build today ...and it worked the first time i've tried it! yey!
cleaned/rinsed the tank with alcohol then unscented soap and water
watched some youtube vids
used a small screwdriver to wrap a 28g kanthal wire.
got 1.3 ohms and im vaping it on my provari 2.5 with 4.3 volts. <~ im not sure if this is ideal but it seems to work for me. suggestions???
this is all new to me but my initial experience is im definitely getting the full strength of my nicotine mg (12mg)! before with my cartotank i had to chainvape before i get my 'fix' and put my mod down. this time, a couple of hit and im definitely getting my nicotine. is this a normal experience coming from cartotank to RTA??? im thinking of lowering my nicotine just for this reason as i like to chainvape.
also, im definitely getting 'more' clouds now with the same fruity 50/50 ejuice.
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