RBA / RDA .. I don't even know where to start.

[RobinBanks]

Hi guys, coming up on my 1-year vaping anniversary and decided it's time to get into rebuildables. I HAVE searched through the forum and youtube, which has given me faith that I am capable of rebuilding.. BUT...but I think I'm just on the point of information overload and choices that I've come to a standstill and can't pull the trigger on anything in fear I'm going to buy the wrong thing.

Here's my deal. I have a Provari. LOVE IT. I've mostly been using Carto tanks and sometimes my old Pro tanks.
I am also interested in purchasing a REO so that I can drip without the hassle.

What's an easy beginner RBA (I suppose) that I can learn to build with, to I guess, use with my provari? I suppose that would give me the best of both worlds in addition to the REO? Budget isn't really an issue, though I don't want anything ridiculous.

I'm not sure if I'm even making any sense.

 

[The Ministry]

Moved to Rebuildable Atomizer Systems

I started on a Kayfun - never looked back.

 

[SINphul]

Kayfun or Russian are great beginner RTAs. I still own and use both, even after having purchased more advanced atomizers after.

 

[Jugband]

My advice, the cheapest and easiest to learn to build on would be the igo line. I learned on a igo-l. I think it's a great start. And for the price of them you really don't loose anything. For the Reo I would absolutely go with the RM2. Very big deck, extremly user friendly.

 

[dbrandt01]

My first RDA is a Tobeco version of the TOBH atty. Granted I know its a clone version, but it was either this or an Igo W4. The TOBH I have, has a nice juice well. Post holes big enough to fit a 20g wire, well if you do a single coil. I have no complaints. I'd post a video I did on it, but it's not the right place to do so.

 

[Clark F]

If you are planning to purchase a Reo get the RM2 along with it. You can start with it and then move on to an RTA for your Provari.

 

[RobinBanks]

Moved to Rebuildable Atomizer Systems

I started on a Kayfun - never looked back.

Oops! Thanks!

 

[Kor 214I]

I have several KFL+V2(EHpro) they are very easy to build,great flavor and vapor production.And like your Provari,its also built like a tank,its a good combo,hope this helps.

 

[RobinBanks]

Thanks everyone!!! You've got me focused on things to research more. I think I will read a bit more and purchase a kayfun today. I just watched a couple videos and rebuilding seems pretty simple -- now to sort through the clones vs original, etc. Then on Aug 5 (my one year) I will allow myself to buy the REO and RM2.

This was super helpful. Thank you for getting me focused.

 

[Jugband]

Oh yeah! Forgot about the Kayfun! That's another great choice!

 

[Clark F]

Thanks everyone!!! You've got me focused on things to research more. I think I will read a bit more and purchase a kayfun today. I just watched a couple videos and rebuilding seems pretty simple -- now to sort through the clones vs original, etc. Then on Aug 5 (my one year) I will allow myself to buy the REO and RM2.

This was super helpful. Thank you for getting me focused.

Good decision, they go together very well!

 

[ForeverDiving]

RDA or RBA, definitely start with a single coil oriented device. My suggestion for an RDA would be the Igo-L and for an RBA a Russian 91% v2 (if the latter is too dear, a good clone).

Take a look here.

 

[tfurru1]

I also would like to suggest using the link below to calculate coil parameters. Very helpful tool. I especially like Estimated Power Range it gives you for each coil configuration, helped me figure out why some of my builds got fried

Coil Toy - Online calculator for e-cigarette resistance coil building

 

[DetraMental]

Love the Kayfun. I ended up with a Kayfun 3.1 and I really like it.

 

[Tbev]

My r91, same as kf, have all been collecting dust since I got my first fogger v4. I run it on my ProVari mini @1.4ohm and it is leaps n bounds better than any kayfun.

That being said a bottom feeder with a rebuildable atomizer, reo rm2, will make you much happier than anything else.

Sent from my Transformer TF101 using Tapatalk

 

[edyle]

Hi guys, coming up on my 1-year vaping anniversary and decided it's time to get into rebuildables. I HAVE searched through the forum and youtube, which has given me faith that I am capable of rebuilding.. BUT...but I think I'm just on the point of information overload and choices that I've come to a standstill and can't pull the trigger on anything in fear I'm going to buy the wrong thing.

Here's my deal. I have a Provari. LOVE IT. I've mostly been using Carto Tanks and sometimes my old Pro Tanks.
I am also interested in purchasing a REO so that I can drip without the hassle.

What's an easy beginner RBA (I suppose) that I can learn to build with, to I guess, use with my provari? I suppose that would give me the best of both worlds in addition to the REO? Budget isn't really an issue, though I don't want anything ridiculous.

I'm not sure if I'm even making any sense.

Things to look at on a dripper:
1: the posts; better to have a hole you put the wire through and not where you wrap round and the wire turns when you try to screw down.
2: the part to screw down; it might be slot/flat head (yuk); or it might be phillip head (not bad); or it might be a knurled headed bolt with phillip head on top so you can tighten with a scewdriver or just turn with fingers.

3: is the 510 interface sealed; better to have a unit where there is no posibility of liquid going down towards the battery; drippers usually take air from the side so theres no need for the base to not be sealed.
4: adjustable centerpin
5: insulation of the center pin and center post.

 

[Tbev]

Bud, you want a reo with a rm2 you won't get better than that, get the lp mechanical version so you can run different attys if you want. I don't even own a reo, I built my own bottom feeder and it's the best setup there is, period, end of sentence.

Sent from my Transformer TF101 using Tapatalk

 

[danaway]

Agree with Tbev, low profile REO (grand or mini 2.1) with RM2 is just perfect. Make sure you get the low profile RM2...
Having said that you won't be unhappy with a provari/kayfun set up! Face facts, you'll end up with both, but if you're like me you'll be vaping full time with several REOs and never looking back...

 

[Tbev]

Bottom feeder is the best, for sure, here's mine:

I have a bunch of tube mods, provari, vamo, paps, etc, none come close to my bottom feeder.

 

[Clark F]

Truth, come on over.

Agree with Tbev, low profile REO (grand or mini 2.1) with RM2 is just perfect. Make sure you get the low profile RM2...
Having said that you won't be unhappy with a provari/kayfun set up! Face facts, you'll end up with both, but if you're like me you'll be vaping full time with several REOs and never looking back...