Patriot RDA help please!

[mimi0725]

Ok I have a Patriot rda stamped "Made in the USA" on base but it only has one air hole on back side. All the rest I've seen on tutorials have 2 air holes. Can someone tell me why this is? I have heard that drilling out this tiny hole will improve vapor and flavor production because it's starved for air? Also, does this mean I can only run one coil? Thanks for your help!

 

[ivenmendoza]

While it does say made in the USA it might be a off brand clone. Not necessarily a bad thing, just may need some modifications to fit your style. Depending on how low you go in resistance you want to adjust your air hole diameter accordingly to your vape resistance range. Lower ohms need much more airflow to cool the coils down so drilling out your air holes would be beneficial. And yes, you would want to drill out the other side for a paralleled air hole for dual set ups, if you so choose of course. Good luck!

 

[HeiSINberg]

I agree, sounds like a clone to me. Mine came with a tiny sticker that had the patriot logo and it said innovape on it and 2 air holes that I believe are 1/8th size. Which I find to be just right for the way I vape. Ive considered drilling it out more but I dont go that low In ohms that I need too. The 1/8 is still good for mouth to lung or lung hits. But like said above the lower the ohms you go the bigger the air holes your going to need.

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[Razzlematt]

All three of my Chinese-made Patriot clones from FT say "Made in the USA" on the bottom, and came with one small hole.

I would expect nothing less! They work fine once drilled out a bit.

 

[mimi0725]

Thanks for response! I drilled it out to 3/32" and it is much better! Turned down VW to 10 from 13 and hits much better! I'm going to try a different coil setup next. Lower ohms will produce more flavor and vapor correct? I'm currently on 2.2 coil and will try to build 1.8 or maybe little lower. I'm brand new to rebuilding coils so I'm taking baby steps lol!

 

[mimi0725]

Yep the hole in mine was way tiny! I figured it had to be a clone for the price, but I'm good with that! Drilled it out to 3/32" and it hits much better

 

[itskohler]

I drilled out another hole on the back for dual coil builds.