RBAs + DIY

[Kemosabe]

i am noticing that some of my vendor juice doesnt taste right in my rba(s). it makes sense as the flavor recipies were probably constructed using older technology, like cartomizers perhaps where the flavor doesnt come through as strongly.

are you RBA + DIY folks noticing that you now need less of a flavor % than you once did?

i am currently mixing my liquids that i plan to use in RBAs at the lowest posted percentage, while my liquids that i plan on using in regular coil units at normal to high flavor %.

i think this info is particularly helpful in such threads where we discuss what flavor % works well for you. i saw nickgonzo post that he was using an rba in the capella thread and i thought it was helpful info.

 

[graffinfected]

i have actually been having the same issue.

my double RY4 tastes wayyyyyy better in a vivi tank than in an RBA.. i also noticed it tastes different from one device to another.. my double RY4 tastes different from a carto to a vivi tank to an RBA.. its wierd. Im trying to get into RBA's but this is keeping me away from it.

 

[Norman Clature]

i am noticing that some of my vendor juice doesnt taste right in my RBA(s). it makes sense as the flavor recipies were probably constructed using older technology, like cartomizers perhaps where the flavor doesnt come through as strongly.

are you RBA + DIY folks noticing that you now need less of a flavor % than you once did?

i am currently mixing my liquids that i plan to use in RBAs at the lowest posted percentage, while my liquids that i plan on using in regular coil units at normal to high flavor %.

i think this info is particularly helpful in such threads where we discuss what flavor % works well for you. i saw nickgonzo post that he was using an rba in the capella thread and i thought it was helpful info.

I'm finding that to be true. I guess I'm almost "direct dripping" with a REO Grand and an RBA. I've never had a tank of any kind. Either way it's probably best to start with the lowest recommended flavor percentage (or even lower) and work your way up, if need be, with d.i.y. recipes.

 

[Thrasher]

i find in my drippers the ry4 i love is actually stronger then a carto or clearo so i make it lighter now, its perfect and tasteless in something like a t2 or t3. on thing that also stuck out is the juices and flavors with the hint of perfumy or chemical smells were wicked strong in my rba's and found that why yes they do need to steep and air out like everyone says.

i think it is important to find a type of device and stick with it then tune the juice accordingly. when i used clearos i wasnt impressed at all with my DIY it wasnt until i got into genesis tanks i went oh wow that tastes killer.

 

[Rin13]

So far, all the RBAs I have are wicked ones. Haven't tried the genesis style yet and ehh... I'm intrigued and scared at the same time. It's like... some people rave about them and they are cool... BUt the whole oxidizing the mesh thing, scares me. I'm a pyro as it is and I do NOT belong with a torch and don't own one. Don't want to own one.

 

[Kemosabe]

So far, all the RBAs I have are wicked ones. Haven't tried the genesis style yet and ehh... I'm intrigued and scared at the same time. It's like... some people rave about them and they are cool... BUt the whole oxidizing the mesh thing, scares me. I'm a pyro as it is and I do NOT belong with a torch and don't own one. Don't want to own one.

i hear ya. but you can use a stove or oven to oxidize. or you could buy pre-oxidized wicks. or you could actually even go unoxidized. the unoxidized wick is a bit of a different process, but not much.

 

[DeeDee1234]

So far, all the RBAs I have are wicked ones. Haven't tried the genesis style yet and ehh... I'm intrigued and scared at the same time. It's like... some people rave about them and they are cool... BUt the whole oxidizing the mesh thing, scares me. I'm a pyro as it is and I do NOT belong with a torch and don't own one. Don't want to own one.

I have seen them use the CIGAR lighter torches. NOt scary.

I have a small rba for testing. I think it does taste different in that than my t3's and evods too

 

[Turbo]

I use tobacco as my ADV and usually stick to one flavor. Now that I found success w/ Hangsen DIY flavors, I've gone through a few test batches. I typically use CE2's to test flavors as I have a bunch left (use as a dripper), but I use a Genisis as my main APV. The batch of Indian tobacco I made tasted good in my CE2 but was much sweeter in the Gen; almost too sweet for my liking (I'll use ACV next time).

One thing I found, Gen atties are great for tobacco and bring out notes that silica does not. That being said, some flavors taste better in one or the other. But to answer the OP's question, yes, RBA's tend to bring out the flavor more and as a result, taming down your DIY is probably going to happen.

 

[Turbo]

So far, all the RBAs I have are wicked ones. Haven't tried the genesis style yet and ehh... I'm intrigued and scared at the same time. It's like... some people rave about them and they are cool... BUt the whole oxidizing the mesh thing, scares me. I'm a pyro as it is and I do NOT belong with a torch and don't own one. Don't want to own one.

You use to smoke and used a lighter right? Get a butane lighter and use that, or a gas range stove if you have one.

 

[buffaloguy]

I have alot of vivis and have used just about everything. Im mostly using rba's at this point. Cobra and DID clones as well at agat2's.

As I began this experience, and wifh the help of veteran rba users here, I learned quickly that rbas produce a different and yet stronger flavor profile. As well, you need far less nic also. You may notice after vaping the same ol juice at the same ol nic strength that once in an rba you may get a lil nic overdose headache. I cut back my nic quite a bit using rbas. However since im a vg vaper I left my flavor percentages alone.

Mesh vs silica vs cotton wicks, or whatever you use even in an rba will produce different flavor profiles regardless of percentage of flavor. Its the wick type that makes the difference more than anything else. I rolled a mesh u wick for a vivi nove rebuild and it tasted just like my rbas with mesh.

After a bit of experience you will learn that if you want a different flavor profile, or to experience the old one.... you may want to have a few different setups laying around.

 

[Kemosabe]

whats great about DIY when you RBA is that if you are getting too much nic, you just adjust the recipe. none of that "boo hoo i ordered a bottle of 24mg nic vendor juice and all i need now that im rebuilding is 15mg!"

 

[fjg123]

I find that higher VG in an RBA works soo much nicer. Youre producing so much vapor with an RBA that too much PG can be really harsh. 50/50 mixes that were great in cartos are not as pleasurable with my RBA. Now I mix at 70vg/30pg and I get great flavor and great clouds on both my RBA and RDA.

 

[buffaloguy]

Spot on. Exactly how I feel as well. I still mix at 80%vg/20% everything else.

btw, for all those considering mesh as a wick save yourself alot of time and just buy 500 ss mesh. 400 is fine, 500 wicks everything better tho. I roll a solid wick with no center hole and can vape sub 1 ohm coils on my mechs with vg just fine.

Vaping a cobra with honey flu cured tobacco (vz) right now on my kts. 0.8 ohms, ss wick, and .8 flat kanthal. I can chain vape and fill the room with vapor.

Sometimes I wait till my gf gets up to go to another room and I fill the room with vapor. She shakes her fist at me, tell me im crazy, and the neighbors are gonna call the fire department cause of the vapor going out the windows.

I find that higher VG in an RBA works soo much nicer. Youre producing so much vapor with an RBA that too much PG can be really harsh. 50/50 mixes that were great in cartos are not as pleasurable with my RBA. Now I mix at 70vg/30pg and I get great flavor and great clouds on both my RBA and RDA.

 

[nickgonzo]

i am noticing that some of my vendor juice doesnt taste right in my RBA(s). it makes sense as the flavor recipies were probably constructed using older technology, like cartomizers perhaps where the flavor doesnt come through as strongly.

are you RBA + DIY folks noticing that you now need less of a flavor % than you once did?

i am currently mixing my liquids that i plan to use in RBAs at the lowest posted percentage, while my liquids that i plan on using in regular coil units at normal to high flavor %.

i think this info is particularly helpful in such threads where we discuss what flavor % works well for you. i saw nickgonzo post that he was using an rba in the capella thread and i thought it was helpful info.

I agree, which is why I posted my setup when putting my 2 cents in. Sometimes it's hard to replicate a posted recipe here since everyone uses different devices and vapes at different voltages/wattages. Not to mention how much flavor one person prefers over someone else. This forces all of us DIYers to be somewhat experimental to make juice that will suit us best.

Spot on. Exactly how I feel as well. I still mix at 80%vg/20% everything else.

btw, for all those considering mesh as a wick save yourself alot of time and just buy 500 ss mesh. 400 is fine, 500 wicks everything better tho. I roll a solid wick with no center hole and can vape sub 1 ohm coils on my mechs with vg just fine.

Vaping a cobra with honey flu cured tobacco (vz) right now on my kts. 0.8 ohms, ss wick, and .8 flat kanthal. I can chain vape and fill the room with vapor.

Sometimes I wait till my gf gets up to go to another room and I fill the room with vapor. She shakes her fist at me, tell me im crazy, and the neighbors are gonna call the fire department cause of the vapor going out the windows.

Haha, I'm going to do this

 

[Kemosabe]

i am noticing that some of my vendor juice doesnt taste right in my RBA(s). it makes sense as the flavor recipies were probably constructed using older technology, like cartomizers perhaps where the flavor doesnt come through as strongly.

are you RBA + DIY folks noticing that you now need less of a flavor % than you once did?

i am currently mixing my liquids that i plan to use in RBAs at the lowest posted percentage, while my liquids that i plan on using in regular coil units at normal to high flavor %.

i think this info is particularly helpful in such threads where we discuss what flavor % works well for you. i saw nickgonzo post that he was using an rba in the capella thread and i thought it was helpful info.

oh and for the record, im noticing this mainly with fruit flavors. im not noticing it with tobaccos or bakery-ish vapes. in fact, the tobaccos and bakery-ish type vapes are EXPLODING with the perfect amount of intense flavor.

and YES, i agree about the #500 mesh. no other grade wicks as well. and you can tell just by looking at it when its 500. its all slick looking, like a wet worm. 400 and lower, you can see the grid pattern on it and it always looks less wet.