Older Folks and Vaping Front Porch - Part Three

[amoret]

I have a question about RBAs. With my hands I have no interest in rebuilding generally, but in doing my vapocalypse planning I figure I should have something. I figure I can use one of the coil tools, or just buy a whole lot of fasttech's pre-wound ones, but attaching the coil is likely to be a problem for someone who can't feel her own fingers.

So, which rebuildable tank is the easiest to actually put the coil onto? Itty bitty screws and screwdrivers are a problem based on my experiences trying to fix eyeglasses, but I'm thinking that if there is a brand or style where the leg slides in and then just has a screw tightened then that would be easier than one where the wire has to be wound around a screw or post.

I'm not planning on getting one right away, but it is definitely part of the planning, in addition to a mechanical with a kick or three. Any ideas are appreciated. I started to look in the rebuildable sub forum, but backed out slowly after seeing the sheer number and technicality of the threads.

 

[Ken_A]

Good questions amoret.
Most rebuildables have tiny screws. I would lean toward one that requires you to wrap the wire around the screw rather thread through a tiny hole.
For the screwdriver, you could always wrap the handle with duct tape to make it easier to grip.
Other than that, I now have two rebuildables, and they are small spaces to work in... But I cannot reliably recommend anything since I'm not one of our experts.

 

[Wolfenstark]

I have a question about RBAs. With my hands I have no interest in rebuilding generally, but in doing my vapocalypse planning I figure I should have something. I figure I can use one of the coil tools, or just buy a whole lot of Fasttech's pre-wound ones, but attaching the coil is likely to be a problem for someone who can't feel her own fingers.

So, which rebuildable tank is the easiest to actually put the coil onto? Itty bitty screws and screwdrivers are a problem based on my experiences trying to fix eyeglasses, but I'm thinking that if there is a brand or style where the leg slides in and then just has a screw tightened then that would be easier than one where the wire has to be wound around a screw or post.

I'm not planning on getting one right away, but it is definitely part of the planning, in addition to a mechanical with a kick or three. Any ideas are appreciated. I started to look in the rebuildable sub forum, but backed out slowly after seeing the sheer number and technicality of the threads.

From the ones I have.
Though I had some issues getting the wick so it would stay good the subtank mini is easy to attach the coil to.
The screws are between these outer bits of metal and you let them out then place the wire between the side of the screw and the metal then just screw down. Afterwards you do have to cut the excess off rather close so the chamber doesn't touch any wire.

 

[Kenna]

Went to the Hairdresser, this morning, where I'm allowed to vape . So I'm vaping away quite happily, when a new shampoo person (female - perhaps 22) asks me "What's in there?" I answered and asked if she vaped. Yes, she said, I have an Atlantis. Oh, I said, what kind of mod are you using? Mod? Um, I don't know. But I'm not very successful in quitting. I don't get enough vapor. Well, said I, what does it (the mod) look like? A box? A tube like mine (a P3)? No, she said, it's very skinny. How much nic, I asked. 3mg, she said. How much do you smoke? A PAD. Aargh!!! Either she thought I was an idiot (which I suspect), or she has no clue (also possible). An Atlantis on a starter kit? Not. I tried to explain about VV/VW mods and coils and ohms. I told her about nic, and vaping styles. I suggested a good vape store. Nope! She was as interested in what I was saying as the geese in the backyard. Usually I have patience. Today, not so much. Maybe if she hadn't had pink hair ...

Don't worry, she'll come across someone she tell that to in her own age group & they'll look at her like she's an idiot. She'll remember how nice you were to her.

 

[Debadoo]

I was a cheaper smoker than you. I am pretty-well even at this point. Tubes and pipe tobacco and I recycled my butts. Maybe that's why I was an accidental quitter! LOL

those didn't give me the punch my Marlboro's did, but it was better than nothing which was my only other choice. Having to get used to those however, probably helped me step down to beginning vaping.

Went to the Hairdresser, this morning, where I'm allowed to vape . So I'm vaping away quite happily, when a new shampoo person (female - perhaps 22) asks me "What's in there?" I answered and asked if she vaped. Yes, she said, I have an Atlantis. Oh, I said, what kind of mod are you using? Mod? Um, I don't know. But I'm not very successful in quitting. I don't get enough vapor. Well, said I, what does it (the mod) look like? A box? A tube like mine (a P3)? No, she said, it's very skinny. How much nic, I asked. 3mg, she said. How much do you smoke? A PAD. Aargh!!! Either she thought I was an idiot (which I suspect), or she has no clue (also possible). An Atlantis on a starter kit? Not. I tried to explain about VV/VW mods and coils and ohms. I told her about nic, and vaping styles. I suggested a good vape store. Nope! She was as interested in what I was saying as the geese in the backyard. Usually I have patience. Today, not so much. Maybe if she hadn't had pink hair ...

wow.....some skinny's are VV but doesn't sound like hers was, or if it is, she don't know it. 3mg and ya can't quit...really?? Hopefully Kenna is right, that she'll talk to someone her own age, and she'll actually listen to em!! and learn a lesson bout not discounting older folks!!!

I have a question about RBAs. With my hands I have no interest in rebuilding generally, but in doing my vapocalypse planning I figure I should have something. I figure I can use one of the coil tools, or just buy a whole lot of Fasttech's pre-wound ones, but attaching the coil is likely to be a problem for someone who can't feel her own fingers.

So, which rebuildable tank is the easiest to actually put the coil onto? Itty bitty screws and screwdrivers are a problem based on my experiences trying to fix eyeglasses, but I'm thinking that if there is a brand or style where the leg slides in and then just has a screw tightened then that would be easier than one where the wire has to be wound around a screw or post.

I'm not planning on getting one right away, but it is definitely part of the planning, in addition to a mechanical with a kick or three. Any ideas are appreciated. I started to look in the rebuildable sub forum, but backed out slowly after seeing the sheer number and technicality of the threads.

Really wish you had a vape buddy!! We could build and send ya coils, but getting them in there is the issue of course. I know you're asking about RTA's, but the RM2 really is super easy to build.....and would probably be doable. But....it's made for the Reo, so it's bottom feed. Not sure if he could/would do a non bottom feed one for ya, but I could check if you like.

Not at all trying to push you toward a Reo, but I do know that he's done some plunger type doors for folks with hand issues, but not sure which mods he can do them on. I could check on this also if you like. The RM2 has a hole that you feed the sire through, then just tighten the screw. What makes it nice is..... decent sized hole, and the posts are fairly far apart from each other! Lots of room to position the coil on the deck, and it's a ceramic deck, so if it does touch the deck it won't short. I do think like you said that it would be easier to feed through a hole and tighten the screw than to wrap it. I don't know if box mods are harder for you to hold or not than tubes. For me they are easier because I can wrap my hand around it, with fingers under it to help grip it. Usually on a tube mech the fire button is on the bottom. Right now the RM2 I just traded for won't fit on my mini reo, but whenever I get the $ to get the Reo milled down so it will I could loan it to you if you like, to see how you like it and if it could work for you. I realize this is down the road on both our parts, but keep it in mind.

 

[umanbean]

Ok, Mr Bells, you sir are a royal pain in the ...fine...posterior! You quoted this in the backyard and I spent an hour trying to find the OP then I had to search flamingo and track posts...ugh...lol
Which musher do you follow Flamingo? I worked with a team on the race in 95...pretty cool experience! Probably one of the highlights in my life. Some crazy people, and I mean that in the best way possible! Great people, amazing animal athletes!

Hey Dog Guy, welcome to the Front porch.

This may save you some time if you ever need to follow a quoted post again.

See that little "double chevron" to the right of your screen name, in the quote box? Point to it.

If you left click it, that will take you straight to the location of the quoted post, and open it in the current window/tab. If you right click, then you can choose to "open link in new tab" (or new window, or bookmark it, etc.)

HTH

 

[DancingHeretik]

Debadoo, the RM2 was an existing rda that REO modded to make bottom-fed. If I remember correctly, it's modded from a Triangle rda, I think. So, it should be possible to get an rda just like the RM2 that's not bottom-fed.

I agree, the RM2 is simple to build on and gives an excellent, flavorful vape. Not for cloud-chasers. More for flavor-chasers. Excellent for beginners. Let's put it this way. If I can do it, anyone can.

Sorry, I can't help more, amoret. I don't know much about RDAs. Only a few.

 

[Debadoo]

Hey Dog Guy, welcome to the Front porch.

This may save you some time if you ever need to follow a quoted post again.

See that little "double chevron" to the right of your screen name, in the quote box? Point to it.

If you left click it, that will take you straight to the location of the quoted post, and open it in the current window/tab. If you right click, then you can choose to "open link in new tab" (or new window, or bookmark it, etc.)

HTH

No way!!!!! Man I hope I can remember that!!! Thanks!!!!

 

[umanbean]

Ya... I must have missed that decimal point when reading the description.

Yeah, it's easy to miss the dot without the leading zero.

Bummer about the flashlight attachment, I was thinking of getting one.

As a general rule, I stay away from any multifunction device. They usually don't do any one "function" as well as a dedicated device would, and if one "function" breaks, it makes the whole device practically useless.

Exception: Leatherman Wave

So is it really just an experiment or are you trying to get to 0 nic & 0 flav?

Just experimenting right now. My wife says I need to go back to some nic... claims I'm even more ornery now.

I have a question about RBAs. With my hands I have no interest in rebuilding generally, but in doing my vapocalypse planning I figure I should have something. I figure I can use one of the coil tools, or just buy a whole lot of Fasttech's pre-wound ones, but attaching the coil is likely to be a problem for someone who can't feel her own fingers.

So, which rebuildable tank is the easiest to actually put the coil onto? Itty bitty screws and screwdrivers are a problem based on my experiences trying to fix eyeglasses, but I'm thinking that if there is a brand or style where the leg slides in and then just has a screw tightened then that would be easier than one where the wire has to be wound around a screw or post.

I'm not planning on getting one right away, but it is definitely part of the planning, in addition to a mechanical with a kick or three. Any ideas are appreciated. I started to look in the rebuildable sub forum, but backed out slowly after seeing the sheer number and technicality of the threads.

Here are some I'm looking at from FT that have holes to insert the coil tails into:

Mephisto

Doge

Dark House

N22

Atomic

Magma

Stillare Storm

That's not a complete and final list by any means. Some of those have many versions being offered. Some have copper center posts, which I'm not crazy about the idea of... I'm an all-SS kinda guy myself. But that'll give you a starting place, and some idea of what's out there.

And if you see one of those you like, you probably can find a U.S. vendor that sells it... if you don't want to wait for FT, or don't like doing biz directly with China.

 

[Semiretired]

Amoret - I also have trouble doing rebuilds, but a lighted magnifying glass on a stand helps a lot.

 

[LittleBird]

wow.....some skinny's are VV but doesn't sound like hers was, or if it is, she don't know it. 3mg and ya can't quit...really?? Hopefully Kenna is right, that she'll talk to someone her own age, and she'll actually listen to em!! and learn a lesson bout not discounting older folks!!!

Yup! It wasn't so much the question about VV/VW, but that she said she was using an Atlantis. I've never seen a starter skinny that could fire a .5ohm coil. Shoot, my P3 can't fire below .7 ohms! I suppose it's possible that there is one, but I haven't seen it ...

Vaping a lovely mixture of strawberry and lemon cream, this morning, while watching the sun rise. Life is good!

 

[Debadoo]

Mornin Ms. Birdy! that sounds yummy!!!

 

[Ken_A]

Yeah, it's easy to miss the dot without the leading zero.



As a general rule, I stay away from any multifunction device. They usually don't do any one "function" as well as a dedicated device would, and if one "function" breaks, it makes the whole device practically useless.

Exception: Leatherman Wave



Just experimenting right now. My wife says I need to go back to some nic... claims I'm even more ornery now.



Here are some I'm looking at from FT that have holes to insert the coil tails into:

Mephisto

Doge

Dark House

N22

Atomic

Magma

Stillare Storm

That's not a complete and final list by any means. Some of those have many versions being offered. Some have copper center posts, which I'm not crazy about the idea of... I'm an all-SS kinda guy myself. But that'll give you a starting place, and some idea of what's out there.

And if you see one of those you like, you probably can find a U.S. vendor that sells it... if you don't want to wait for FT, or don't like doing biz directly with China.

The last three seem to have smaller holes, but the other ones look good. I wonder if they can be modded for bottom feed.

 

[AllPepperS]

Hey Matt when you get to South Florida in the summer you'll be saying wintertime wintertime win win wintertime when that heat and humidity hits you.

yeah, cause summertime is already here...............and you will be even further south

anybody up for a TaifunGT with spare parts, good orings, vapes great! it doesn't leak. It's a clone, but don't hold that against it. Aspire Mini Nautilus' and some coils....... Can't think, but there may be more... I'm at work and the stuffs at home.

Hi all, passing through again, cleaning out the closet, finding all sorts of stuff to send on to anybody that wants it. It has already done right by me and it may as well continue to do right by someone else.

 

[Debadoo]

The last three seem to have smaller holes, but the other ones look good. I wonder if they can be modded for bottom feed.

Tom at catfish attys can do a lot of em. Pretty sure I saw he has done most of those, but you can pm him. He does send ins, but also has quite a few that he'll buy a bunch of a particular type of atty and mod them then sell em. http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...-supplier-forum/581604-catfish-atty-mods.html

chowderhead1972 is Tom

 

[Debadoo]

howdy Pepper!! good to see ya hun! that's really sweet of ya.

 

[Debadoo]

ok.........I'm gonna get off here.........hope everyone has a great day!! Hugsssssssss

 

[garyoa1]

ok.........I'm gonna get off here.........hope everyone has a great day!! Hugsssssssss

Kinky.

 

[AllPepperS]

Hey Deb,
Yeah the RM2 is an easy build with great flavor and is a Triangle. I really love it for pocket stuff ability, since it screws together. It never seems to leak even if I am chasing dogs with it in my back pocket. I myself actually am finding the attys with the holes in the easier to set the coils in. I have a couple of those man has on his list. Let me tell you a blind person could see the holes in the Mephisto (3mm) great for twisted and 26g and down, but anything higher and it has a hard time catching the wire. But adjustable air and great flavor. The Atomic too (Rob's RM4 is a no logo Atomic). I like the smaller chamber ones with the good flavor as opposed to some of the bigger airy ones. Chowder's PDA is a little single guy (14mm) with great flavor. Good for the pocket too.

Bakin' chicken for the dogs, it's done, gotta go.........later

 

[AllPepperS]

Whoa, did something happen? I was on here quick at 10 something am and nobody has posted since? If it was this slow all the time I could keep up Something' ain't right