Rebuilding Newbie

[Morris65]

Been vaping for 2 years. Started to make my own juice a few months ago. I'm about to learn how to use a rebuildable atomizer. I've ordered a multimeter but wonder if it's necessary if I use pre-coiled wires. Also, I've found a written tutorial and am aware there are many videos on YouTube but would appreciate any advice (link) from an experienced vaper(s) in finding the best written tutorial. I'd also appreciate a recommendation on a good (but not too expensive) atomizer to begin with. Don't really want a dripping atomizer if that means you have to add a few drops after a few vapes but rather one that holds 3-5 mL.

 

[Kr3wsk8er]

smoktek rsst is a good geny style atomizer that I personally started with. I had fun and luck learning some of my first builds on it, and experimenting. It's my personal opinion that you should to learn to wrap your own coils to get the experience how to, knowing what ohms you'll get with different number of wraps, and around what gauge you wrap them own ect. Here on ECF the stickies, and other threads in their specific areas are your friends. Browse them, learn as much as possible, and continue watching youtube how to vids.

 

[GT3Dan]

Kayfun clones are fairly inexpensive and will do the job nicely.

 

[JoeDerty]

How To Build A Micro Coil!!! - YouTube

 

[Nu2m0dng]

Hey Morris, Still kinda new to rebuilding myself but I'd say it can't hurt to have a multimeter or Ohms meter on hand. Even though your pre-coiled wires may already have the ohms figured it's always safe to check them prior to use when building your atty. Not sure about the written tutorials, I've always just watched the vids. As for an inexpensive atty, the RSST seems to be touted as a good one for newbies. That's what I started with and it works really good for me.

 

[Steam Turbine]

Hi,

wether you use precoiled or wrap them yourself, you will need to measure your coil once attached to your device to make sure that you have no short, especially if you run it on a mech.

As or an atomizer, contrary to kr3wsk8er, I wouldn't recommend starting with a genesis atomizer as they can be a major pain in the ..... The kayfun design on the other hand is easy and performing. Kayfun light, squape, russian 91% or any of their clones would make for a good rba starter.

Make sure you read about battery safety, and maximum discharge rates.

 

[Morris65]

smoktek rsst is a good geny style atomizer that I personally started with. I had fun and luck learning some of my first builds on it, and experimenting. It's my personal opinion that you should to learn to wrap your own coils to get the experience how to, knowing what ohms you'll get with different number of wraps, and around what gauge you wrap them own ect. Here on ECF the stickies, and other threads in their specific areas are your friends. Browse them, learn as much as possible, and continue watching youtube how to vids.

Thanks for the good advice (which I'll take) and the speedy reply. Beginning to really like EFC due, in no small part, to knowledgeable and friendly vapers such as yourself.

 

[edyle]

You need a meter to check for shorts.


As for genesis type rebuildable, they would usually use a steel mesh wick, and the coil wraps on the steel; good chance for a short; so I'd stay away from them.

The kayfuns are popular; they are bottom coil, so there's no need for steel mesh or other rigid wick.