Quick question about dripping (RDA)

[Boompumper]

How is everyone doing tonight?

Up until this point I have only used a tank and an RDTA and I just received my first rda, a Peerless (Geek vape). I threw a basic build on it and everything is going swell except that I am a bit worried about running dry.

Actually, I'll be honest, I am terrified of inhaling burnt cotton (never had a dry hit). I already overfilled the thing once.

So my question is, how much of a warning am I going to get when it runs dry? Should I just switch to TC now because I can do that...would it help?

 

[jseah]

You can definitely tell because the taste will change and start tasting burnt before it runs dry and burns cotton (the cotton will scorch a bit).

 

[Tonee N]

Are you using a dropper or squeeze bottle to add juice to it?

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[Boompumper]

You can definitely tell because the taste will change and start tasting burnt before it runs dry and burns cotton (the cotton will scorch a bit).

Thanks, I'll keep cautiously using it and try and refrain from refilling.

Are you using a dropper or squeeze bottle to add juice to it?

Dropper is all I have.

 

[Tonee N]

I just saturate the coil without overkill then use it until it gets like jseah says.[emoji106]

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[Boompumper]

I just saturate the coil without overkill then use it until it gets like jseah says.[emoji106]

Ok. Thanks for the help!

 

[Spencer87]

Yea... usually I take 2 hits off it... and just because its two hits I know I should redrip it. sometimes I dont need to but Burnt hits suck..

ATST--- A burnt hit isnt the worst thing in the world..... so... Not really much reason to worry

 

[djsvapour]

I've never had a real, 100% dry hit on an RDA.

You get fair warning, unless you shoot for 100w or something.

 

[Fozzy71]

I run SS wire in TC mode in all my RDA (and RTA) wicked with Rayon. 10 - 20 drips depending on the RDA and dripper hole size, then 5 - 10 vapes until vapor production falls, and repeat. No chance of a burnt hit.

 

[zoiDman]

How is everyone doing tonight?

Up until this point I have only used a tank and an RDTA and I just received my first RDA, a Peerless (Geek Vape). I threw a basic build on it and everything is going swell except that I am a bit worried about running dry.

Actually, I'll be honest, I am terrified of inhaling burnt cotton (never had a dry hit). I already overfilled the thing once.

So my question is, how much of a warning am I going to get when it runs dry? Should I just switch to TC now because I can do that...would it help?

It takes a Little Time to get the Rhythm of dripping with a RDA. And you kinda learn by the Sound and the taste of Last Hit you got when it is time to Drip. And How Much to drip.

Dripping (to Me) is when a TC Mod really can Shine. Because I just don't get Dry Hits using a my Tanks. And I can See how much e-Liquid is left when the Tank gets low.

If you like the hit you are getting from your RDA, you might consider down the road trying Squonking with something like the Pico Squeeze or the DripBox 60w.

All the Great Taste you get from an RDA. But you aren't tied to carrying around a Dripping Bottle. Because the Dripping Bottle is Built Into the Mod!

 

[Boompumper]

Thank you for the help and reassurance everyone! I guess the biggest thing throwing me off is the size of the 'well' in this thing, it holds a lot more liquid than I was expecting. I'll give TC mode a go and yeah squonking is probably the next venture.

 

[MrStik]

When I used to use a RDA, I would drip and drip often. Once you get a real feel for how it acts, you should be able to tell when it starts to get dry.

 

[Smoke_too_much]

Like everyone has said you do get a warning as the vapor begins to thin out that its time to drip again. If you never experienced a dry hit you are being much too careful vaping. Through caution to the wind and give it a try and then you can call yourself a real vaper.

 

[Boompumper]

If you never experienced a dry hit you are being much too careful vaping. Through caution to the wind and give it a try and then you can call yourself a real vaper.

HaHa, I knew this was coming, when do I get my super secret society ring?

 

[bwh79]

If you never experienced a dry hit you are being much too careful vaping. Through caution to the wind and give it a try and then you can call yourself a real vaper.

Yeah I was gonna say, you won't know what it's like until it happens to you. Then, you'll have a much better idea of what to watch out for. You do maybe get a few sort of "warning" hits, but you might not recognize them for what they are until you experience them a few times, and what comes after.

 

[MrStik]

Like everyone has said you do get a warning as the vapor begins to thin out that its time to drip again. If you never experienced a dry hit you are being much too careful vaping. Through caution to the wind and give it a try and then you can call yourself a real vaper.

The worst dry hit I ever had was after a new coil build. Wicked it with cotton. Set it down because I had to go take care of something. Then I let it rip when I got back. Totally did not add any juice. I almost wanted to quit vaping at that point. It was traumatic.

 

[Boompumper]

The worst dry hit I ever had was after a new coil build. Wicked it with cotton. Set it down because I had to go take care of something. Then I let it rip when I got back. Totally did not add any juice. I almost wanted to quit vaping at that point. It was traumatic.

You are totally not helping! (LOL)

 

[bwh79]

Have you ever lit the wrong end of a cigarette? That's WAY worse than dry hits. At least when you burn cotton it's JUST cotton...who KNOWS what those cigarette filters were made of...

 

[Boompumper]

Have you ever lit the wrong end of a cigarette? That's WAY worse than dry hits. At least when you burn cotton it's JUST cotton...who KNOWS what those cigarette filters were made of...

Excellent point, thanks!

 

[Kprthevapr]

A word of advice... Always remember to put the top cap back on the RDA before vaping. Hot coils to your lips hurts like hell just saying
I only use rdas, love them! I have four goons going now lol