RDA advice.

[Kobus]

Hey guys, I was just thinking about getting my first real rda, any thoughts on this one.
Nimbus Clone RBA RDA Tank Rebuildable Drip Atomizer Dual Coil Omega Patriot Atty | eBay

I know it's cheap but was wondering if it would it be any good.

 

[sonicbomb]

The link is broken. I wouldn't buy anything like that from Ebay. If you want a clone rda either use fasttech or just google it and take your pick.

 

[Baditude]

Your link was cancelled by ECF, probably because it was an unregistered/unapproved supplier.

Cheap is not necessarily a bad thing. It will get your foot in the door and you can gain an invaluable learning experience from using an inexpensive RDA. You can always upgrade later.

Make sure you do your homework so that you know and understand all of the essentials about rebuilding.

Know the amp limit (maximum continuous discharge rate) of your battery and don't exceed it when choosing the resistance of your coil

Know how to use an Ohm's Law calculator.

Have and use an ohm reader to measure the resistance of your coil. Don't rely on "this many wraps with this gauge wire will produce XX ohm coil".

Know that using two coils halves the overall resistance of the atty. So, two 1.2 ohm coils will have an overall resistance of 0.6 ohms (what I use).
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Information Resources for Your First RBA

Battery Basics for Mods: IMR or Protected ICR? <--- contains list of high drain IMR batteries with amp limits

Explain it to the Dumb Noob: Ohm's Law Calculations

Inexpensive Mechanical Mod and RDA Setup

 

[Kobus]

Your link was cancelled by ECF, probably because it was an unregistered/unapproved supplier.

Cheap is not necessarily a bad thing. It will get your foot in the door and you can gain an invaluable learning experience from using an inexpensive RDA. You can always upgrade later.

Make sure you do your homework so that you know and understand all of the essentials about rebuilding.

Know the amp limit (maximum continuous discharge rate) of your battery and don't exceed it when choosing the resistance of your coil

Know how to use an Ohm's Law calculator.

Have and use an ohm reader to measure the resistance of your coil. Don't rely on "this many wraps with this gauge wire will produce XX ohm coil".

Know that using two coils halves the overall resistance of the atty. So, two 1.2 ohm coils will have an overall resistance of 0.6 ohms (what I use).
​

Information Resources for Your First RBA

Battery Basics for Mods: IMR or Protected ICR? <--- contains list of high drain IMR batteries with amp limits

Explain it to the Dumb Noob: Ohm's Law Calculations

Inexpensive Mechanical Mod and RDA Setup

Well, I'm going to be using a dual 18650 box mod. I'm using it in parallel, so what ohm coils do you suggest

 

[Kobus]

Hey guys, I was just thinking about getting my first real rda, any thoughts on this one.
Nimbus Clone RBA RDA Tank Rebuildable Drip Atomizer Dual Coil Omega Patriot Atty | eBay

I know it's cheap but was wondering if it would it be any good.

 

[Kobus]

Here's some screenshot Nimbus Clone RBA RDA Tank Rebuildable Drip Atomizer Dual Coil Omega Patriot Atty | eBay

 

[Dysxelic_Vepar]

If you are looking for flavor, the magma RDA is excellent. Its also on e of the easiest rdas for me to build on.
It was my first RDA. I've gone through several different others and I always land back on that one.

 

[Susan~S]

Hello and welcome to the forum @Kobus. Glad to have you here!

Your link won't go live until you have 5 posts (and the servers update at :25 past the hour) so here is a live link: Nimbus Clone RBA RDA Tank Rebuildable Drip Atomizer Dual Coil Omega Patriot Atty | eBay

Couple of things to note:

1. Small airflow holes (non-adjustable). May be a plus or a minus depending on your preferred vape style.
2. Located in China. Estimated delivery time 2-3 weeks. Just an FYI.

 

[Thrasher]

It looks like a fasttech drop ship.

Just go to fasttech and pick up a few directly 1500 of em to choose from - all cheap

 

[Kobus]

I'm looking for one that'll blow big clouds.

 

[jseah]

You don't want to get a Nimbus. I got one for free when I bought my Vaporflask clone and I hate to say it but the RDA is crap. The post holes are really small and when you crank down the screws to tighten the coil, the screws will cut through the coil wire. Also, the juice well is really shallow.

 

[Kobus]

Would it be good just for a beginner

 

[LobsterGoD]

You don't want to get a Nimbus. I got one for free when I bought my Vaporflask clone and I hate to say it but the RDA is crap. The post holes are really small and when you crank down the screws to tighten the coil, the screws will cut through the coil wire. Also, the juice well is really shallow.

For the time it came out it was regarded as one of the best, you gotta remember that was one of the very first rdas to hit the market along with the igo-w. By todays standards they are very outdated.

 

[jseah]

For the time it came out it was regarded as one of the best, you gotta remember that was one of the very first rdas to hit the market along with the igo-w. By todays standards they are very outdated.

But nowadays when there are so many different RDA's out there, and you can get them (or at least a 1:1 clone) for less than $30, there's no need to get something that is outdated. At one point, the Model T Ford was state of the art too.

 

[markpylant]

If you're just getting into rebuildables I would recommend something cheap, because you are probably not going to be building crazy coil art. But I would recommend the new mutation x v4 clone from FT or the authentic is only like 30 bucks. Awesome atty, has bottom airflow and side airflow both fully adjustable, huge post holes, split positive post makes it much easier to build on. I know the authentic is a great piece because all indulgences atty's are great. This is just my opinion though and good luck bud!

 

[edyle]

Hey guys, I was just thinking about getting my first real rda, any thoughts on this one.
Nimbus Clone RBA RDA Tank Rebuildable Drip Atomizer Dual Coil Omega Patriot Atty | eBay

I know it's cheap but was wondering if it would it be any good.

Sure; for $5, for your first rda, yeah go for it.

later on once you have some experience you will get a better idea what sort of things you want in a rda and can look for a good stainless steel one.

 

[Kobus]

What cheap rda, or rba, do you recommend. Also, any thoughts on mods?

 

[edyle]

What cheap rda, or rba, do you recommend. Also, any thoughts on mods?

for a quick way to compare rda's etc check fasttech
Found 494 rda at FastTech - Worldwide Free Shipping

I'm liking my manta; but my main vapes are on 30mm veritas

 

[jseah]

What cheap rda, or rba, do you recommend. Also, any thoughts on mods?

The RDA that I am currently using is an Origen V2. Picked it up for $25 at my local B&M.

 

[VapinBabs]

I highly recommend the Troll for flavor & vapor production, & also ease of building.