rsst rba

[StaircaseWit]

wick grounding? It's odd that out of the eleventybazillion times I've set up RBAs without insulated wick holes, I've YET to have an issue....furthermore my wick solidly touch the bottom of my tanks, again with no issues whatsoever.

It removes one obstacle for people newer to wrapping SS mesh wicks. I'm all for ease of use.

wait till that insulation melts on to your wick, then tell me how it tastes...
Some of us run SLR coils, and that wick can heat up really quickly. ask the Zenisis guys.

It's a stainless sleeve insulated from the deck by another sleeve of delrin or nylon. Pretty neat design, and easily removed if you don't like it, which leaves a *huge* wick hole.

 

[st0nedpenguin]

It's a stainless sleeve insulated from the deck by another sleeve of delrin or nylon. Pretty neat design, and easily removed if you don't like it, which leaves a *huge* wick hole.

That separate piece of SS will heat faster that the whole top deck of the Atty would and melt the insulator anyway, I'd imagine.

I also have to question how useful the insulated tank is for noobs when that center post is going to give them nightmares regardless.

 

[StaircaseWit]

That separate piece of SS will heat faster that the whole top deck of the Atty would and melt the insulator anyway, I'd imagine.

I also have to question how useful the insulated tank is for noobs when that center post is going to give them nightmares regardless.

The mesh below the coil is generally juice-saturated, unless you're doing a dry-burn. Time will tell I guess, but no issues so far. If you don't like it, simply pop it out of there. The huge wick hole left behind is a nice bonus.

I don't consider the fact that there's no chance of contact between the wick and ground inside the tank to be much of a bonus, but I have no idea what you mean about the center post. It works quite well: loosen it, spin the tank onto your mod of choice so that the wick hole lines up where you want it, and tighten the post. When you wrap your coil, just tuck the top under the washer and wrap back towards you once. Took me all of five minutes to set up the first time.

 

[st0nedpenguin]

Disregarding the huge gap between the center post and wick, spring and washer connections are so inconsistent that many gennies that use them are either modded to not use them or in the case of the Orion, a different center post is now offered.

 

[StaircaseWit]

Disregarding the huge gap between the center post and wick, spring and washer connections are so inconsistent that many gennies that use them are either modded to not use them or in the case of the Orion, a different center post is now offered.

Have you seen one in person? The gap is *not* huge, and the top washer makes that even smaller. It's actually quite small with a thick wick.


How are spring-and-washer connections inconsistent? The only thing I can imagine is wandering resistance, and I've had mine for several days and the resistance is rock solid. It's not like it's moving around in there. I'm quite happy with it. Maybe Orion users just wanted another option, idk.

And many RBAs that use fiddly nuts are modded to use spring-and-washer. I think it's more of an opinion thing than any decided advantage.

 

[Clearo-Mizer]

haters gonna hate,

Stoned....dont buy one...its not for you brah..but its hands down an easier devise to work with for someone learning to build coils...I just re wicked my Zen and it took me twice as long as the RSST took me yesterday...i love my AGA-T2 dont get me wrong...but the RSST has some stuff going for it and speculating that the insulator will "burn off" is unfounded..I think they knew what was up when they cloned the AC9..that is what the thing was based on....now your probably going to tell me the AC9 is trash too huh

 

[Clearo-Mizer]

Have you seen one in person? The gap is *not* huge, and the top washer makes that even smaller. It's actually quite small with a thick wick.


How are spring-and-washer connections inconsistent? The only thing I can imagine is wandering resistance, and I've had mine for several days and the resistance is rock solid. It's not like it's moving around in there. I'm quite happy with it. Maybe Orion users just wanted another option, idk.

And many RBAs that use fiddly nuts are modded to use spring-and-washer. I think it's more of an opinion thing than any decided advantage.

agreed resistance has not budged ..I expected a tenth or so during break in but its was set at 1.9 and still 1.9 with a 4/5 wrap of 32 on a fatty straw..

 

[Hello World]

The RSST as been mentioned here is a great starter deal for those just dipping their feet into the RBA arena. Shorts and hot spots have been turning people off, now, aside from the ZAP, a Genny comes along that opens that door to them to eliminate many of the complications to get going right away. I prefer the AGA-T2 as I want 'clear' glass, but I think the RSST is a great launch pad for those who want to play with SS. Nonetheless, ceramic wicks and the AGAs are also very noob friendly, and a better setup IMHO. But then anyone can have each to compare for himself, it's all very cheap nowadays.

 

[tartanraven]

Clearo, what is your deal with "hate"? Stone and I never said in our posts that we hate the RSST, we just dont have our hands down our pants over it is all. We are here like anyone else, curiosity over new kit. As for being a great kit for newbs, it may forgive, but unless you are going to use it solely (unlikely) those that venture into other brands and styles of RBA are going to have to learn good prep technique, which includes things like proper oxidation and cleaning up the edges of the mesh before rolling. You dont need to get hyper sensitive just because people dont like what you like....people will start to think you are a Vamo owner.

 

[tartanraven]

Hai thur Judge!

 

[xsphat]

You dont need to get hyper sensitive just because people dont like what you like....people will start to think you are a Vamo owner.

Are Vamo people the new Provari people here?

 

[Judge Dredd]

Hai thur Judge!

Hi tartanraven.

 

[tartanraven]

Are Vamo people the new Provari people here?

Yes they are....they are like when you came home from a date and told your Da "but she has a great sense of humour!!" and Da responds "uglier than the south end of a northbound babbon aye?"
BACK ON TOPIC NAO!

 

[xsphat]

Ok, lol. I have a Vamo, but I'm not an Apple guy about it. The Vamo got me through to my first mech, but mods are mods. Nothing works for anyone who doesn't like it, and we all seem to collect them. Have a nice day, NAO!

 

[Clearo-Mizer]

Clearo, what is your deal with "hate"? Stone and I never said in our posts that we hate the RSST, we just dont have our hands down our pants over it is all. We are here like anyone else, curiosity over new kit. As for being a great kit for newbs, it may forgive, but unless you are going to use it solely (unlikely) those that venture into other brands and styles of RBA are going to have to learn good prep technique, which includes things like proper oxidation and cleaning up the edges of the mesh before rolling. You dont need to get hyper sensitive just because people dont like what you like....people will start to think you are a Vamo owner.

no one is hyper sensitive i just type what i think...."Haters''...pretty much are defined by a harsh judgment of something they have not had any experience with...and pointing out speculative negative attributes without ever holding it in their hand...

as you boys can PLAINLY see other folks had mentioned they either had one in hand or had one on the way...and 2 of us are using one as we speak .I think it bad form to flame it in that atmosphere...even if it was "a little flame"...show a little respect for the folks who are trying this for the first time and have spent good money on it.

yeah I have a VAMO among my collection and I use it more than others I paid twice the money for its what i build all my Genny's on.
seems thats not cool or something...am i supposed to think it sucks because some "Leet Vaporz" dont like it?...

thats one of the biggest problems i see in the e-cig hobby...snarky leet vaporz who are like sheep ...or better yet like sneetches who have starz (yes I am a father and my daughter loves Dr Suess)...

Now let me agree with you on something...as safe as the RSST is it could lead to a false sense of accomplishment among newbs, that will work its self out tho as like you said probably wont be the only RBA an inspired rebuilder will get.

 

[xsphat]

You have this with every hobby. The majority of the people here are looking for info on stuff to buy or try. Then you have the vets who kind of look down on low brow starter kit, the collectors who buy everything, and then you have the leet crowd. Oh yeah, forgot the fanboys who blindly pimp whatever they like the most.

This leads to my favorite part of this hobby. The fact that everyone smokes, and everyone wants to quit smoking brings together lots of different types of people. This crowd is more diverse than most hobby crowds. When I found this forum, I thought it so full of the prude patrol that I wouldnt last a week. But, I wandered around and found sub-boards like this where you can get away with more. So anyway, thanks for your thoughts on this product. Looks nice, but I don't think its for me.

 

[st0nedpenguin]

Apparently I have to watch the tank crack in person to comment on its material.

My bad.

 

[Clearo-Mizer]

Apparently I have to watch the tank crack in person to comment on its material.

My bad.

Only if your going for accuracy ...

 

[Hello World]

Now let me agree with you on something...as safe as the RSST is it could lead to a false sense of accomplishment among newbs, that will work its self out tho as like you said probably wont be the only RBA an inspired rebuilder will get.

Considering the vast superiority of ceramic wick over SS, this may be a non-issue a year from now.

 

[st0nedpenguin]

Only if your going for accuracy ...

Because the RSST uses a type of plastic created from unicorn hair that won't crack like all other plastic tanks.