RBA Noobie

[Grimjack]

Hi folks,

I'm interested in jumping into the world of rba's and was hoping someone could point me to a "starting point" guide. Having zero experience with rba I'd like to do some research before shelling out the dollars.

 

[Buzzsaw46]

These are some good videos to watch.

A PBusardo Review - The AGA-T(s) - Part 1 - The Review - YouTube

A PBusardo Review - The AGA-T(s) - Part 2 - Assembly & Building Tutorial - YouTube

A PBusardo Review - Smoktech RSST Genesis Atomizer - YouTube

 

[Telescope Neil]

If you're into Genesis/tank RBAs, then the links posted by Buzz are very good videos to watch. But if you're into dripping, Try something like a Phoenix, Smok RDA, or an IGO-L as these are only cheap dripping rebuildables that will work just as well as other high end drippers, but only if you build them right.

 

[pdxtechdoctor]

Skip the phoenix and go with the RDA or IGO-L.. These are larger and easier to work with than the phoenix. I bought a phoenix first and really wish I had gotten the RDA as my first rebuildable dripper

 

[Grimjack]

thanks for the replies so far. I was actually looking for some "instruction" on how the process of using an RBA works, a how to guide if you will.

 

[Mad_realm_vapes]

I just made my first wick and coil on my aga t2. Not too hard actually... I was expecting a lot more of a challenging experience.
1.7 ohms and so proud, so far!

 

[Mad_realm_vapes]

YouTube search aga t2 setup.

 

[Grimjack]

Thanks, reviewing the Pbusardo videos now. Question, what kind of device are you using with your RBA? Currently using a VAMO, was wondering if there were any differences?

 

[El_tecolote]

I started out with the Smok RDA before I got an AGA-T and am glad I did. It gave me a good intro getting used to building a coil, working with different wicks, and trial-and-error on the cheap. Right now, I kinda prefer the cheap drippers like the Smok RDA and the IGO-L.

 

[Telescope Neil]

I exclusively use mechanical mods for RBAs and nothing else only because mechanicals can push the limits of your coil. I can build a 0.8 ohm coil and can fire it all day without having my mod telling me that the resistance is too low. with a fully charged battery at 4.2 volts, that's firing at 22 watts, way more power than a regulated mod can handle.

 

[eHuman]

Start out with an IGO-L. It is very simple to set up and use, inexpensive, and the flavor will blow the back of your head off.

 

[Hiding]

Thanks, reviewing the Pbusardo videos now. Question, what kind of device are you using with your RBA? Currently using a VAMO, was wondering if there were any differences?

A VAMO will work fine. It's a bit like smoking pipe tobacco, you need to take longer draws to get big clouds.
I use an AGA-t2 and smok RDA on mine.

Would a mech mod be better? Ofcourse, that instant hit would be nice.

 

[eHuman]

A VAMO will work fine. It's a bit like smoking pipe tobacco, you need to take longer draws to get big clouds.
I use an AGA-t2 and smok RDA on mine.

Would a mech mod be better? Ofcourse, that instant hit would be nice.

This is one of my aga-ts on a k100 mech, notice the short draws:

 

[Rule62]

A VAMO will work fine. It's a bit like smoking pipe tobacco, you need to take longer draws to get big clouds.
I use an AGA-t2 and smok RDA on mine.

Would a mech mod be better? Ofcourse, that instant hit would be nice.

It doesn't have to be all one or the other. Genesis RBAs will work well on either mechanicals or vv/vw devices. They are just set up differently. For vw and vw devices, I keep my resistances above 1.2Ω. For mechanicals, I build my coils at 0.8Ω to 1.0Ω

 

[Hiding]

It doesn't have to be all one or the other. Genesis RBAs will work well on either mechanicals or vv/vw devices. They are just set up differently. For vw and vw devices, I keep my resistances above 1.2Ω. For mechanicals, I build my coils at 0.8Ω to 1.0Ω

Maybe I was unclear, but that's pretty much what I was trying to get across.