Rebuildable Atomizers

[SammyT]

I figure this topic deserves it's own thread...
I have an ERA, a chinese DID, and a smok Vivi tank.
I have yet to setup the latter two, I have to build the mod to run them first .
The ERA bottomfeeder has changed the way I vape. It takes a little getting used to but It's wicked awesome. Most people like to run them with silica, but I personally don't like silica for numerous reasons, mainly the way it tastes/vapes. I tried like 10 different silica setups and none of them hold a candle to a simple 1/4 inch long rolled 400 SS mesh wick. I angle the wick/coil so that it rests on the atty floor, and soaks up juice when I squonk.
Anyway, that is my setup... what is yours?
Anyone need any help that is considering the switch to RBA's? (rebuildable atomizers)

 

[Foxman]

Mine is Rebuilt Stardust with a EGO-T 18650. And also the VIVI tank converted to SS at 400 and 32G Kanthal. Also have a DefCon Mini RBA with the same mesh and wire. The VIVI I converted is AWSOME, lol.

 

[cerver7]

hopefully when my ZAP comes in it will be that + my provari. only time will tell.

 

[the wind]

since i'm hooked on ego t's i going to try this Bully style DIY atomizer what do you think about fiberglass wicks?

 

[Foxman]

Well I beleive that Silica is a type of fiberglass, so It should work fine. I've become a PRO at rebuilding my Stardusts, so between them and the VIVI Tank I don't have to worry for AWHILE, lol Although I'm going thru ALOT of 32ga wire now, lol

 

[vpsi333]

2 vivi tanks; 1 original setup, the other I drilled out wick holes and using 325 SS wire mesh (u shaping kinda rough) i'm using whatever coil wire that came with my DuD (Nichrome i think??) at a 4/5 wrap. getting about 1.8 ohm resistance on this set up. drilled small airhole in the top half near the wick. very hard to get the coil wire screwed onto the negative screw. wire wick tends to touch my neg. screw giving me shorts, but i just kinda move it a little to get it going. Vapes good at low voltage (3.0 to 3.4 volts). having to fill from the bottom.
got a DuD (DiD clone) from SVC (if this thing didn't leak when its laying down and it held more liquid, i'd throw my carto tanks away).
using 325 SS mesh and 36g kanthal wire at 4/5 wraps(2.2, 2.3 ohms). The flavor of the vape on this thing is unbelievable.

waiting on a Griffin (clear tank DuD) and a AGA Hydra to arrive from Discount vapers

 

[vpsi333]

Has anyone tried the #500 SS mesh?? is it worth the extra money??

 

[Foxman]

Has anyone tried the #500 SS mesh?? is it worth the extra money??

AWSOME, lol. Deffinately worth it. V wait til you try my juice with this thing, lol WOW

 

[the wind]

waiting on a Griffin (clear tank DuD) and a AGA Hydra to arrive from Discount vapers

cool v,lets know how they work.

 

[CES]

I don't know much about RBAs, but check out this thread related to fiberglass wicks.

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/new-members-forum/331712-fiberglass-wick.html

and then there's this whole discussion....http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/modding-forum/284030-wick-materials-safe-vs-dangerous.html

 

[SammyT]

I have been 100% SS wick ever since I got my ERA. It is the best vape I have ever had. Sometimes you get a hotspot on the coil and have to reposition and dry burn real quick, but for the most part it's hassle free for about 2 weeks. I try and change the coil/wick after two weeks because about 2 1/2 weeks the flavor starts to get muted and it darkens my juice when I squonk.

 

[qccraig]

I figure this topic deserves it's own thread...
I have an ERA, a chinese DID, and a Smok Vivi tank.
I have yet to setup the latter two, I have to build the mod to run them first .
The ERA bottomfeeder has changed the way I vape. It takes a little getting used to but It's wicked awesome. Most people like to run them with silica, but I personally don't like silica for numerous reasons, mainly the way it tastes/vapes. I tried like 10 different silica setups and none of them hold a candle to a simple 1/4 inch long rolled 400 SS mesh wick. I angle the wick/coil so that it rests on the atty floor, and soaks up juice when I squonk.
Anyway, that is my setup... what is yours?
Anyone need any help that is considering the switch to RBA's? (rebuildable atomizers)

I'm using RBA's 90% of the time except when I'm traveling for work. When traveling, I resort to cartomizer tanks, 306s and 510s. I don't care for silica wicks in my A7 or Phoenix; rather, I'm using them with an SS wick. I find the taste is better and they last longer. SS also works better for changing flavors.

I also use my original DID from MMVapor.com a lot. The only draw back I've found with RBAs is a person really needs a VV for VW device to adjust inconsistencies found when rebuilding coils. Someday, I'll recoup my initial costs because prior to using RBAs, I'd go through a 510 every week to two weeks. I noticed a few months ago, the price of 510s has gone north at several vendors, so I'm staying with the RBAs; they satisfy my needs.

Thanks for the thread: It's going to be an active one.

CraigW

 

[Foxman]

Yep QC, I rebuild my Stardust's now with 1mm cotton and there great for out amd about, but My VIVI Genny mod and my DC Mini Genny are my home vapes now. Ordering a V Max today or tommorrow, but the vendor is in the middle of the SANDY storm area and might be a day or 2 before he has power back, lol. VV is DEFFINATELY needed for RBA's in my opinion.

 

[qccraig]

Has anyone tried the #500 SS mesh?? is it worth the extra money??

I'm still using the 325 and I'm satisfied with 50/50 VG/PG. I have some 400 that MMVapor sent me that I'm going to try one of these days. From what others have said about the 500, it looks promising. I'll probably pick some 500 mesh up next time I make an order. It's well within my e-cig budget.

Todate, the 325 mesh is working great, I can't imagine it getting much better. I will try other meshes in the future.

CraigW

 

[Foxman]

I'm still using the 325 and I'm satisfied with 50/50 VG/PG. I have some 400 that MMVapor sent me that I'm going to try one of these days. From what others have said about the 500, it looks promising. I'll probably pick some 500 mesh up next time I make an order. It's well within my e-cig budget.

Todate, the 325 mesh is working great, I can't imagine it getting much better. I will try other meshes in the future.

CraigW

YES QC it's better. I'm a 50/50 guy myself and it made a BIG Difference. I'v got 400 and 500 and I will be going with 500 from now on. AND I just rebuilt my first Stardust that works with 500 mesh. WOW, lol

 

[RonsPlc]

I have

2 Vivi Nova's that I rebuild with cheesecloth, and 32awg kanthal
3 DUD's all with 400ss+32g
2 AGA Genesis tanks 1 with ss, the other with cheesecloth, and 32g

I won't give up my RBA's !!

 

[Foxman]

I have

2 Vivi Nova's that I rebuild with cheesecloth, and 32awg kanthal
3 DUD's all with 400ss+32g
2 AGA Genesis tanks 1 with ss, the other with cheesecloth, and 32g

I won't give up my RBA's !!

Do you just roll up the sheets of cheese cloth in tubes?

 

[RonsPlc]

Do you just roll up the sheets of cheese cloth in tubes?

I use this method... but instead of a 50 threadcount, I use 40
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...erials-safe-vs-dangerous-204.html#post6811270

I wrap my wire around a screw (small machine screw) , then draw the cheesecloth through the middle of the coil... voila!

 

[vpsi333]

Be careful about over oxidizing the mesh, this MAY cause a buildup of Chromium Oxide. My go to set up has me oxidizing the crap out of my mesh, so I'm going to have to try and perfect one of the lightly oxidized and non-oxidized methods until more info about this comes out

 

[Mikebuzz]

Hi Guys,

I have the Cobra Tank. I tried the ss mesh and didn't like the metallic taste. I ordered and just received some charcoal wicks Friday but haven't tried them yet. Any thoughts?