Theres also a lot of good clones of these higher end tanks rather than spending 100 -200 euros for one , you can get a pretty decent 1.1 Clone for a fraction of price , like hussar 20$ can get hussar CLone can use for dtl with its single coil deck or mtl with swapping out Airflow pin.
There are a few simple tricks that make it much easier to install the coil in to the Sub Tank RBA.
Good info. I just want an rta with a large build deck. The subtank mini is just to small for me plus the screw on the deck is very difficult to loosen.
My biggest concern is the build deck. I want a large build deck where I dont have to struggle inserting the coil build into the screws on the deck. I am MTL and use a evic vt, 60 watts at around 12 watts.What sort of vape do you prefer? Mouth to Lung? Direct to lung? Subohm or higher ohm? What device will you be mounting the tank on? It all makes some degree of difference.
I'm in no way an authority on RTAs though I have some that I used for a time then stashed them for emergency use if needed.
I am somewhat experienced with the old shaky fingers tho.
I do have 2 Subtank Mini, great tank, and have rebuilt The RBA head a few times. Certainly doable but far from enjoyable. Currently using my STMs with the throw away Coils that came with them, when those coils are used up the tanks will be stashed with the others.
Now to my point. I've found my preference In Joyetechs CLR coils and the dozen or so tanks that accept them. Yes, they are even smaller than the STM RBA but a joy to work with. They're rewickable and rebuildable by design. I don't find myself needing a 3rd hand!
If you like you can check the thread devoted these tanks and coils here. Plenty of folks there eager to bring you up to speed on them. Just skim over the last few pages, introduce yourself and ask questions.
Edit: And many, maybe the majority, of us in that thread are "older persons"
Easier method by a proper single coil RTA ,There are a few simple tricks that make it much easier to install the coil in to the Sub Tank RBA.
Drill a hole (the same size as the 510 on the base) in to a small block of wood. Put the RBA in to the base and the base in to the block of wood. Insert a nail, small screwdriver, ect. in to the coil and lay the coil/nail on the RBA. From there it's easy to put the wire under the partially unscrewed set screw and tighten it. I'm right handed so I do the right side first, then spin it around and do the other side.
I've made many hundreds of coils when I was using the PT2's but find it much easier to use these (or similar) for the STM. $6.33 Authentic Kanthal A1 Nichrome Pre-Coiled Wires for Rebuildable Atomizers (100-Pack) - 1.5ohm / 0.3mm dia. (28 AWG) / 31*22mm leads at FastTech - Worldwide Free Shipping
I'm "older" too (mid 60's) and also need a bright light shining on it.
I tell people that I don't mind getting older. It's the decrepit part that bothers me.
Which is exactly why I prefer the the CLR, it has no screws, no "build deck". If you insert your mandrel (drill bit, whatever you wrap on) with coil into the juice slots and screw on the top cap it will actually lock the coil in place and hold it there while you attach the legs to the base of the coil.
