RTA Purchase Help

[klutzyleo]

I'm looking to purchase my first rta. I feel a little lost when deciding what to get. I was originally thinking of getting the subtank mini because it seemed like a good option for someone that is new to building. I liked that there were still stock coils I could get just in case. However, when reading people's posts about it, it seems like everyone is talking about how they have to go down in nic with it. Therein lies my problem... I'm already at 6-8 mg. The liquid I prefer only goes down to 8 mg so going lower isn't really an option for me.

Is this going to be true of all RTA's? Or is it going to just depend on the coils that I build? Any suggestions?

 

[roxynoodle]

I vape 6mg in all my rtas so I think you'll be fine.

 

[EJAB]

You'll be fine. Now RDAs are a different story, as most people lower their nicotine levels.

 

[klutzyleo]

Even if 12mg is too much in a clearo? Just want to double check.

Do you have any recs that would be best for a beginner?

 

[alicewonderland]

if anything, you can order some plain un-nicotined PG or VG to add to your eliquid to dilute the nicotine content. You can buy this on the internet for cheap or even at your local walmart. I believe its called HUMCO VG and is around the skin care section.

 

[Zak Rabbit]

It has more to do with the build and the higher nic level. I've been on 6mg for a very long time, and I don't feel different going between tanks and RTA/RDA's.

 

[klutzyleo]

Thanks for all of the help! It definitely makes me feel better about it. And I never thought about the plain PG/VG option if for some reason I needed it. Thanks for that suggestion!

 

[roxynoodle]

It has more to do with the build and the higher nic level. I've been on 6mg for a very long time, and I don't feel different going between tanks and RTA/RDA's.

Same here. I was vaping 12 in clearos, but have been vaping 6 since August. I use 6 in the drippers, too, even lower builds.

 

[VaPreis]

I think the Subtank mini is a great choice for a first time builder. Although the RBA build deck is smallish, the design of the head makes it VERY easy to trap the coil leads without them slipping out. It works so well, I imagine we'll see other manufacturers adopt Kanger's design. And of course, you always have the option to use the pre-built OCC heads, so you'll never be without something to vape on. Just make certain you have a mod that will fire "sub ohm" coils, and something that is capable of at least 20-30 Watts.

You'll be fine with the nic. I vape 12mg on the RBA head in mine at 20+ Watts.

 

[Garemlin]

I used to vape 18mg in clearos. I backed down to 12mg when I started using RTA's. When I drip I use 6mg. I have tried 6mg in my RTA's and it is not enough. I have dripped 18mg and you wanna talk about the case of the jitters. LOL

 

[sparkky1]

Thanks for all of the help! It definitely makes me feel better about it. And I never thought about the plain PG/VG option if for some reason I needed it. Thanks for that suggestion!

That's not the best option, what is the brand of flavor you use ?

 

[93gc40]

What are you vaping on now? (atomizer)
I went from Kanger protank to the Kayfun. I might upgrade someday when the Kayfun falls apart. Easy to setup and delivers vape I want.
I learned to rebuild on the protanks. the subtank might work for you. If the ability, but not requirement to rebuild is what you want to do.

There are tons of other juice suppliers out there. What are you using?

 

[nasca]

The liquid I prefer only goes down to 8 mg so going lower isn't really an option for me.

I dont doubt you, but that seems odd. the nicotine range standard seems to be 3mg to 24mg and sometimes 0mg. maybe contact the maker of that juice. I'm imagine it wouldnt be a problem at all to order 6mg or whatever you prefer.

 

[Frenchfry1942]

It would help if you said what hardware you are using.

When I got my first RTA, I stilled used my old tanks. I just started to build my own for practice and learning what tools I needed. Then I switched.

 

[DaveP]

First, see if your vendor offers your favorite flavors in 0 nic levels. You can mix 0 and 6 to make 3mg juice. The Humco VG and/or Tractor Supply PG option works to reduce nicotine levels at the expense of flavor loss, since they are just plain glycerin additives.

I'm at 6mg nic on a Kayfun. I vaped 24mg juice for several years and decided to drop down to a lower level a year or two ago. I had settled on 12mg juice for quite a while and had to drop to 6mg juice when I started using the Kayfun 3.1 rebuildable. Even with a single coil and Koh Gen Do cotton it's about twice as efficient as most factory coil heads.