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Just got my first build up and running! I was actually surprised that it was relatively easy. Will oxidize wick a bit more where coils are next time as it took forever to get all coils glowing on unoxidized mesh. Slightly metallic flavor to start with but it's getting better and working like a champ. I'm going to have to get one of those magnifying lamps as this thing is just too small for my old eyes.
Thanks to everyone for posting pics, tips, and experiences with the RSST! Now off to get an IGO L set up!
Thanks to everyone for posting pics, tips, and experiences with the RSST! Now off to get an IGO L set up!
Thats a good observation. I took the wick out and am using it in another device and am not getting the odd taste that I got with the rsst. The insulator in the rsst isn't quite like the insulator in the zap, which is obviously plastic and easy to remove. I just took a good, up close look at the rsst wick hole.. it looks to be metal with something black around it... like it's an insulated hole, maybe a black delrin, with a metal fitting in it. Not sure it can be removed and it doesn't look like it anything but metal is coming in contact with the wick.
I haven't set it up since I took it apart and washed it again this morning. The washer that goes on it is currently in use in one of my DIDs so, until I decide to take that apart, the rsst will have to sit here washerless. I talked to the guy from captivapes, where I bought it, asking about replacement parts. He said that they had been in contact with Smok and were in the process of getting springs and washers in to be able to purchase seperately.
Thats a good observation. I took the wick out and am using it in another device and am not getting the odd taste that I got with the rsst. The insulator in the rsst isn't quite like the insulator in the zap, which is obviously plastic and easy to remove. I just took a good, up close look at the rsst wick hole.. it looks to be metal with something black around it... like it's an insulated hole, maybe a black delrin, with a metal fitting in it. Not sure it can be removed and it doesn't look like it anything but metal is coming in contact with the wick.
I haven't set it up since I took it apart and washed it again this morning. The washer that goes on it is currently in use in one of my DIDs so, until I decide to take that apart, the rsst will have to sit here washerless. I talked to the guy from captivapes, where I bought it, asking about replacement parts. He said that they had been in contact with Smok and were in the process of getting springs and washers in to be able to purchase seperately.
Correct. The black piece surrounding the metal sleeve in the wick hole is the insulator. Probably delrin, although I haven't taken it out to look at it that closely.
you will get faster once you get used to it. with the isolated wick hole, its extremely quick for me. less than 2 minutes on the slower side for me. That's because it fires the coil from both sides, not just the positive side. Thats also depending on what your resistance and is also. the more power, the faster it oxidizes.
one more thing....
ROLL TIDE!!!!
After a week with experimenting with this, I am still on the fence about this. It is simple and easy to set up. But I don't get great vape and the draw is tight. Maybe I'm doing something wrong. The flavor is full though.
Sorry if this has already been covered, but has anyone heard about trying out a brass screw in these? I have heard that some are trying to get brass screws to help out with voltage drop. Anyone tried it and noticed a difference?
The insulator and 'ring' can be pushed out *from the bottom* of the deck. Don't try to push it from the top. It has a little 'lip' that won't permit it to come out that way. Find something the same diameter of the ring and insulator (I used the back of a drill bit) and push both out. Takes a bit of effort but leaves a huge wick hole. You can easily press the insulator and ring back in from the top if you decide to replace them.
I don't do brass in contact with juice. Not a great idea unless you can absolutely know the composition of the brass.
Many of us with RSSTs are drilling out the air hole a bit, to 1.2 or 1.3mm. This will improve the draw, as well as the quality of the vape.
I think I just figured out how you can be getting a lot of juice on the deck of the RSST. With a hollow rolled wick, an original size air hole, and fill plug in, you may be sucking juice up the wick tube. Pretty sure that's what I've got going on so I'm going to enlarge the air hole just a bit.
I used a solid SS mesh wick and made the air hole a tiny bit bigger. Be careful not to make the hole too big all at once. It may become to airy for you.
I also did not like the silicon fill hole piece. I tossed it and am using a nylon machine screw in its place.
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Thanks eratik. I dropped that fill hole piece last night and played hell finding it! Must get a supply of nylon machine screws. I gotta keep that hole covered or I know I'll have juice everywhere!
Maybe i will attempt. I did this with my AGA and was like I was sucking air with minimal throat hit. The AGA top cap is ruined for me and I don't want to do the same to the RSST.
Will there be a significant change in throat or lung hit if I drill out to 1.2mm?
Will there be a significant change in throat or lung hit if I drill out to 1.2mm?
My rsst hole is 1.3 (drilled per order) I have a DID that's drilled to.. (well, I don't know exactly but a 1/16 drill bit fits perfectly in it) anyway, the hole is much larger and I get lots more vapor out of it. the draw is certainly airier and I didn't care for it when I got it (bought off classys) but now it's my favorite RBA because of this. All of my RBAs have different air hole sizes and I like each one for what it is.. they all give a different vape.. I like the variety.
The first thing I did when I received my RSST was to put a drip tip on it, and try the draw, before I even wicked and coiled it. It felt too tight for me, so I drilled the air hole out to 1.2mm. For me, it's perfect.
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I haven't set it up since I took it apart and washed it again this morning. The washer that goes on it is currently in use in one of my DIDs so, until I decide to take that apart, the rsst will have to sit here washerless. I talked to the guy from captivapes, where I bought it, asking about replacement parts. He said that they had been in contact with Smok and were in the process of getting springs and washers in to be able to purchase seperately.
Hmm... I just figured out I don't really need the washer. It attachs fine by just slipping the wire between the spring and the top of the pos post screw head. Soo.. I am using the washer with a ink pen spring on a DID and can still use the rsst without the washer... cool.
Hi guys,
Thought i'll share something i've done with my RSST.
Pulled out the insulator
inserted two 3mm silica wicks folded on themselves (3mm x 4) from below upwards. Coiled with 30awg A1. Very nice vapor and flavour. It has now become my favorite RBA
Thought i'll share something i've done with my RSST.
Pulled out the insulator
inserted two 3mm silica wicks folded on themselves (3mm x 4) from below upwards. Coiled with 30awg A1. Very nice vapor and flavour. It has now become my favorite RBA
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