Tanks VS Dripping

[LitchOfDoom]

I have been told that the only way to really experience true vaping is by using the dripping method. I am hesitant on trying this for many reasons but the biggest reason is that I am just too lazy to keep adding juice to the cotton. I am currently using an iTaste MVP battery with a nautilus 5 ml tank and while I do enjoy it, I still find myself wanting a higher air flow and from what I can tell the best way to modify your kit is if you are dripping.

What I guess I am asking is who here uses tanks and what kind of mods have you done when you ran into something like this and who here drips and have suggestions as to which method I should continue to use?

 

[Whynot61]

I switch from a Protank 2 with the air control valve to a Kayfun Lite Plus V2. I love the Kayfun for the flavor that you get. The clouds are fair not great, but the flavor is outstanding. I'm getting ready to buy another. The mods I use it on are a MVP V2, Zmax V2 and just received a Eleaf Istick today. The Kayfun works well on all of them. With the Kayfun, you will need to learn how to build and rewick coils, but it's so worth it.

 

[MattyTny]

I only have a MVP2 and I use it with a zenithV2 clone and a KFL+ clone. I can definitely say I want more power, but it works. I usually run it at its highest wattage setting on both RBAs. For this to work efficiently the coil should be in the 1.5-2.0ohm range to get full power from the device.

Dripping works on the MVP if you want to try it with a cheap dripper. Dripping isn't really a pain in the neck since it's very satisfying. Since you're only running 11watts max you really aren't using liquid like crazy either.

The KFL+ is a nice vape at 11 watts, feels relaxed, but still a good vape.

You could just try buying a clone dripper or something not very expensive to just try it. You would only be using a single coil. You can look for something small or with a reduced chamber to try and get the best results out of the 11 watts.

I usually use ~2mm coil I.D. with 28 gauge kanthal to hit my 1.5-2.0ohm range.

Also, if you want more airflow I would defiantly get a RBA. Once I got my zenithv2 I really enjoyed the open airflow for lungs hits.

 

[The Cloud Minder]

I can't believe the Reonauts haven't jumped on this like a starving dog on a bloody steak, but ... Get a Reo and a Reomizer. Drip without the drip.

 

[WhiteHighlights]

You can happily do both. I like the convenience of a tank when I'm out and about, but at home when I'm sitting back and relaxing or want to switch up flavors, out comes the dripper. Think of it as an excuse to get more toys!

 

[TorontoOntario]

Lol this is probally maybe considerd old school or obsolete among you guys I dunno but I love dripping into a SR 510 atty. Nothing fancy just goodness imo. Bout a year ago I found this http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/blogs/the-ocelot/4005-drip-drip-drip-sound-dripping.html and got some for LR ones for my Twist batteries. Id say give it a try man. Or you can go into rebuilding thats just not my game though personally but you may love it. Even I a carto tank user may give a KFL a whirl one day.

 

[Fieldofbutter]

I can't believe the Reonauts haven't jumped on this like a starving dog on a bloody steak, but ... Get a Reo and a Reomizer. Drip without the drip.

How difficult are these to rebuild?

 

[Hill]

I second the Kayfun route. Since your looking at drippers I'm assuming you know your way around a wick and coil. Then maybe get a cheapo dripper just to see if its something you would like.

 

[Samthejuicemane]

I have been told that the only way to really experience true vaping is by using the dripping method. I am hesitant on trying this for many reasons but the biggest reason is that I am just too lazy to keep adding juice to the cotton.

There is no "true vaping"; everyone has opinion and preference . Sounds like dripping isn't for you since it takes a lot of time and dedication, kind of like other hobbies.

 

[sephirothcloud]

I myself have been using a kayfun lite for a while and currently switching to a RDA myself. I recently bought a Vulcan clone and to be honest I enjoy using both. The main reason people normally use RDA's is for the flavor and clouds. My KFL coil is a 28 awg 2.4 mm at 1.1 ohm and on the Vulcan I'm using a single parallel around 0.8 ohm. The flavor coming out of the RDA is way more intense and because of the high PG / Nic level 12mg I can't chain vape it Just try and experiment with them

 

[Avid]

What I guess I am asking is who here uses tanks and what kind of mods have you done when you ran into something like this and who here drips and have suggestions as to which method I should continue to use?

You can do both. Use a tank for when you just want to vape and not be bothered dripping; it's convenient and depending on the tank, you get really good flavor. Use a dripper to taste test flavors or for when you don't want an entire tankful of the same juice and you want the convenience of switching out flavors easily. I use a Lemo tank (tons of airflow) and a Trident atty for dripping. I do the same build on both (single coil w/Japanese cotton), don't sub-ohm, and keep coils whether dripping or using a tank at about 1 - 1.3 ohms. You already have a tank and a Trident (clone) or similar 'easy build' atty will run you about $15 or thereabouts.

 

[sb713]

How difficult are these to rebuild?

It's fairly easy, a lot of tutorials on this board and there's many good youtube videos ( Check out sxmxdrifter - YouTube he's got some Kick ausss videos LOL).

Go both ways , i have a BF Odin, BF Cyclone, Patriot, Kayfun and Russian(2 Nautilus also but they dont get much use now days). Whenever i get bored of one i switch to whatever i feel like I Love all of them except the Patriot which just sits collecting dust . It also depends on the Juice i am using high VG E Liquids i tend to use them on my Drippers and the 50/50 Juices on my tanks.

 

[The Cloud Minder]

How difficult are these to rebuild?

Better than tell you:

 

[wonner]

...Sounds like dripping isn't for you since it takes a lot of time and dedication, kind of like other hobbies.

Let's run this concept through the drip-o-meter.

Drip...drip...drip.

Time and dedication? Really? Oh ya, you gotta build a coil every once in a while.

What do you get in return? Absolute control over every aspect of your vape. That is why I play the game.

OP, if you really don't want to drip, don't even try it. There is no going back.

 

[tj99959]

At the moment there are two tank setups, and two drippers sitting in front of me. Your guess is as good as mine which one I will use next.

 

[Samthejuicemane]

@wonner you make it sound like building a coil is easy. Trial and error takes time and dedication. I agree you have control over every aspect. But some people don't want that. Kind of like Amish people who are happy with simplicity.

 

[tj99959]

@wonner you make it sound like building a coil is easy. Trial and error takes time and dedication. I agree you have control over every aspect. But some people don't want that. Kind of like Amish people who are happy with simplicity.

The coil in my dripper has now been in there for three months. How often do you change coils in your proTank?
What was it you said about simplicity??????

 

[Nightshard]

Id'e have to agree, ever since i started dripping all my old attys are out of a job.
There are more disadvantages other then having to drip but it's totally worth it.

 

[WattWick]

Basically it doesn't matter unless either setup fits your criteria for what makes an atty good, better than the other. A dripper is just an atty sans tank after all. Just a wick and a coil and a chamber and some kind of air intake. No magic involved that says it must produce better vapor and flavor than an atty with a tank. The only difference a tank makes is that you are now (power) limited by the time it takes a given wicking material to move liquids from Point A (your tank) to Point B (your coil). All else is chamber design and air flow paths.

Personally I don't see any reason (for me) to use drippers since I get what I want by vaping at power levels my mesh wicks easily can keep up with. So, I opt for something pocketable with a tank. What I want is simply something I can pick up and push a button on and vape. Which is sort of the opposite of dripping.

(Hope this isn't seen as dissing dripping and drippers. It's all good, just not for me. Too much work + I'm too absentminded to remember if I've recently dripped or not.)

 

[ProjektMayhem]

Get the Big Dripper RDTA. It has a deck where you build you coils and then a tank above it. You press down on the drip tip and that lets juice drip from the tank down on to your coils. Problem solved.