Testing the waters with sub-ohm RBAs and mech mods? (Lots of questions!)

[xsaqzw]

Hello people! I have been vaping for a few years now, with my daily setup as a Provari or SVD, running a Kanger Protank or Ikenvape fusion 801's in a tank. It's just time to move on!


I have heard so many great things about RBAs, especially running low Ohm wicks, and mostly on mech mods. I believe this is due to most VV PVs not being able to handle it because of the amp limits.


This will be my first forte into RBAs in general, so please excuse any noobish comments and questions!


I've been looking at the igo-l, igo-w, and the nimbus RBAs. I realize the Nimbus is a huge step up, but I would like to be able to run dual coils eventually, and am thinking of maybe just going with the igo-w to start with. Also, what do I need to be able to test the resistance? A normal multimeter, or something like this?


As for the PV, I am looking into the SMOKtech Natural (telescopic or not), the Segelei #8/mech mod, and a few others. Can I get a few recommendations on this? I realize I could run the Igo on the VV mods, but would have to run a resistance of at least 1.7 Ohm or so, correct?


I'm going to be updating this post with more and more questions as (hopefully) you guys start to answer this and give me some recommendations and advice. I'm open to anything, so please don't hesitate!

 

[gotalotgoingon]

Either multimeter or the ohm meter will work. I personally use a multimeter.

I have 5 Igo-L's. I love each one of them and wouldn't trade them at all. I run micro coils and I usually run them on a vv/vw device but yesterday I rebuilt a protank coil to 0.2ohms for a eliquid test. I used my only mech (Smoktech telescopic) and it handled it just fine. I can run a 1.3ohm coil and up on both my Provari and my Vamo.

 

[donnah]

I use my provari to test my coils... it will read resistance down to .8 ohms and that's as low as I ever want to go anyway. I have a few genesis rbas and when I use mesh, I build the coil to .8 and put it on a mech. When I use silica, like in my igo-l, I shoot for 1.5-2ohms. I'm finding myself moving away from mesh and back towards silica because it's easier to work with and doesn't have to be coiled so low and used on a mech to shine.

As far as buying a mech... there's so many out there right now I quit looking at them! I have a Roller that I enjoy. Right now I have no plans to sell it or buy another mech.

 

[xsaqzw]

Either multimeter or the ohm meter will work. I personally use a multimeter.

I have 5 Igo-L's. I love each one of them and wouldn't trade them at all. I run micro coils and I usually run them on a vv/vw device but yesterday I rebuilt a protank coil to 0.2ohms for a eliquid test. I used my only mech (Smoktech telescopic) and it handled it just fine. I can run a 1.3ohm coil and up on both my Provari and my Vamo.

Guy below says Provari (V1?) will read down to .8Ohm, that sounds good to me! I really want to be able to run dual coil in the future, so if I go with the cheaper option, I'll grab the Igo-W instead. I"m guessing you have the Provari V2? I don't think the V1 can handle 1.3ohm, especially not at any good voltage.

I use my provari to test my coils... it will read resistance down to .8 ohms and that's as low as I ever want to go anyway. I have a few genesis rbas and when I use mesh, I build the coil to .8 and put it on a mech. When I use silica, like in my igo-l, I shoot for 1.5-2ohms. I'm finding myself moving away from mesh and back towards silica because it's easier to work with and doesn't have to be coiled so low and used on a mech to shine.

As far as buying a mech... there's so many out there right now I quit looking at them! I have a Roller that I enjoy. Right now I have no plans to sell it or buy another mech.

Why do you use 1.5ohm+ in your Igo? From what I've read, the majority of people really enjoy a lower Ohm. I personally think I would too.

 

[REOfanatic]

the smoktech Natural tele is my mech of choice really nice quality and affordable! it can handle any atty i use even .3ohm coils

 

[donnah]

Why do you use 1.5ohm+ in your Igo? From what I've read, the majority of people really enjoy a lower Ohm. I personally think I would too.

well... from my experience, a silica build doesn't have to be subohms to get a great vape. I want to be able to use in on a provari. I've got 2 DIDs set up right now.. one with mesh at .8 on a Roller and another with silica at 1.4 on a provari. I like the vape of the one with silica better, it's easier to build, I don't have to use 28g wire and I don't have to use it on a mech. I do like the mechs I have but I like the regulated voltage and protection of a provari better.

I've actually not tired a subohm build with silica in my igo-l so I can't say whether I'd like it or not. I'm sure I would, just haven't got around to doing it.

 

[REOfanatic]

micro coils can be up to 2.5ish ohms and still provide the same experience as sub ohm vapor. and you can use it on regulated mods at set voltages which is nice

 

[Randy C]

Just curious...Why do you feel the need to go sub-ohm? I don't mean to burst your bubble and I'm certainly not trying to be condescending, but you can absolutely achieve flavor, TH, and... produce plenty of vapor at much higher resistances- If done right. Don't play with sub-ohm... It's hard on equipment and it is down right unsafe. Let us know if you need help...

Aside from what you may have read, going sub-ohm is not the end all/be all for RBA's. I can wrap a 1.7 ohm micro-coil, with a cotton wick that would just bring tears to our eyes Sorry to be so blunt, but I'd rather you know the truth than have you get caught doing something unsafe- just because all the "cool kids" are doing it

 

[Randy C]

but yesterday I rebuilt a protank coil to 0.2ohms for a eliquid test.

Why on earth would you ever go to .2?

Kids.... please don't try this at home.. Hopefully gotalotgoingon won't have to change his ECF name to gotafacialreconstructiongoingon.

Guys, going this low is NOT SAFE

 

[Sniffle]

the absolute lowest i go is .8, and even then i prefer it a little higher

 

[vapo jam]

if you don't mind the look, i'd recommend a k100/k101. it's a very solid and very well-performing mech mod, and goes for about $25 on fasttech.

all of the drippers you've mentioned are very good, but i might start out with the cheaper ones before going to a nimbus. not that a nimbus is bad (i use mine daily), but at least if you decide that you don't like rebuildables, it won't have cost you very much.

if you have a normal multimeter, that will be enough. you could even make your own ohm-checker for pennies with some wire and a 510 connector.

if you don't have a multimeter, the one in the link would work. i personally use a vamo. it's a lot easier to use than a provari (one click instead of 8 or 9 or something), and it checks as low of a resistance as you can make. it's also pretty cheap (about $30 from fasttech).

 

[gotalotgoingon]

Why on earth would you ever go to .2?

Kids.... please don't try this at home.. Hopefully gotalotgoingon won't have to change his ECF name to gotafacialreconstructiongoingon.

Guys, going this low is NOT SAFE

I was testing something and I know what I am doing. I don't recommend that a new person try it.

 

[dhughey]

These guys are right, even though i love sub ohm builds. I have recently been trying the micro coils and i really like it. It's very close to the same vapor production and everything.
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/reos-mods/389074-micro-coil-rba-your-reo.html

 

[Randy C]

I was testing something and I know what I am doing. I don't recommend that a new person try it.

I don't doubt that you know what you are doing, and again... i wasn't taking a shot at you; my point is that NO lithium battery can safely withstand .2 ohms. Be careful.

 

[Kanj.nguyen]

Low ohm is just more power... Which means squat if you ask me. Just because your car goes 10 miles on the gallon doesnt mean it performs any better than another one thats fuel effective.