TFV8 RBA?

[Ajsin11950]

Hows it going folks

Just had one quick question- Anyone here use the RBA that comes with the TFV8 tank? I love the TFV8 tank but man I'm getting killed buying the stock coils. I'm going through like 30ml of juice in 1-1/2 - 2-1/2 days and I swear not long after that I'm getting some not so good tastes until I change the coil..

I'd really prefer not to completely change tanks, especially since I haven't found any that I've liked better. I tried the Clieto 120 for like a day and then went right back. Anyway, I know I'd eventually start saving some money using the RBA but I've never built a coil or anything I mean I guess I'd need a tester and all that good stuff, right?

Thoughts?

Thanks guys

 

[Smoke_too_much]

Now I don't want to ask a silly question but isn't that akin to going out and purchasing a 12 cylinder Lamborghini formula one racer and then complaining it's using too much gas? They don't call that atty the Cloud Beast for nothing and big clouds take lots of juice.

I don't own that particular atty but you are asking if you will save money going the RBA route and I'd say yes on wire/wicking vs pre-made coils. As to whether you'll use less juice, probably but it may depend on what you build and against which pre-made coil you are comparing it to.

If you want to go the RBA route (which I'd encourage you to do since it opens a whole lot more doors for you in regards to RTA's & RDA's) you don't need a ohm tester if you have a regulated mod which will show you the resistance, you don't need two devices to showing you the same thing. A good ohm meter can have advantages of its own and most of us do own one but it is no longer a necessary building tool as long as you've got something to measure the resistance across your build. If you build your coils within reasonable resistance limits, are guided by the coil calculator, and are using a modern variable regulated mod you will be fine. You can also purchase premade coils (I'm referring to the wire coil only not the whole premade atomizer) which are much cheaper than purchasing the premade atomizer depending on how fancy the wire is. The RBA build deck on that atty is set up for 2 such coils in parallel and remember you'll need to buy coils of the same resistance and when mounted in parallel you will have half their stated resistance. As an example if you install two coils each of 0.4 ohms in parallel you've double the current's available pathways and therefore halved the resistance on the atty to 0.2 ohms. The fancier the coil wire normally the more juice you can expect to use, of course the larger the clouds too.

If you are going to make your own coils and based on your comments/questions I'd suggest you do some more reading/viewing of building techniques (I'm sure you will find lots of examples for that atty on Youtube) before committing yourself. Building is definitely fun and opens lots of different avenues to experience vaping at its full so go for it and yes you'll save money. Since I started building I haven't purchased a pre-made coil/atomizer.

 

[Ajsin11950]

Now I don't want to ask a silly question but isn't that akin to going out and purchasing a 12 cylinder Lamborghini formula one racer and then complaining it's using too much gas? They don't call that atty the Cloud Beast for nothing and big clouds take lots of juice.

I don't own that particular atty but you are asking if you will save money going the RBA route and I'd say yes on wire/wicking vs pre-made coils. As to whether you'll use less juice, probably but it may depend on what you build and against which pre-made coil you are comparing it to.

If you want to go the RBA route (which I'd encourage you to do since it opens a whole lot more doors for you in regards to RTA's & RDA's) you don't need a ohm tester if you have a regulated mod which will show you the resistance, you don't need two devices to showing you the same thing. A good ohm meter can have advantages of its own and most of us do own one but it is no longer a necessary building tool as long as you've got something to measure the resistance across your build. If you build your coils within reasonable resistance limits, are guided by the coil calculator, and are using a modern variable regulated mod you will be fine. You can also purchase premade coils (I'm referring to the wire coil only not the whole premade atomizer) which are much cheaper than purchasing the premade atomizer depending on how fancy the wire is. The RBA build deck on that atty is set up for 2 such coils in parallel and remember you'll need to buy coils of the same resistance and when mounted in parallel you will have half their stated resistance. As an example if you install two coils each of 0.4 ohms in parallel you've double the current's available pathways and therefore halved the resistance on the atty to 0.2 ohms. The fancier the coil wire normally the more juice you can expect to use, of course the larger the clouds too.

If you are going to make your own coils and based on your comments/questions I'd suggest you do some more reading/viewing of building techniques (I'm sure you will find lots of examples for that atty on Youtube) before committing yourself. Building is definitely fun and opens lots of different avenues to experience vaping at its full so go for it and yes you'll save money. Since I started building I haven't purchased a pre-made coil/atomizer.

I appreciate the info / advice... I'm good with the juice, lol.. I think part of the reason I'm able to use a 3mg juice that tastes good and still not need to smoke cigs is probably at least partly because of how much of it I'm using.. I'm fine with that. thankfully the juice I like is a house juice from a local shop and it is very reasonably priced.. the pre-made coils though I'm spending like $60 a pop or $18 for a small pack and going through them pretty fast..
I'm using an ipv400 so that makes sense, it'll tell me the resistance. I'm going to give it a shot, thanks again

 

[Grego25]

I have the tf rta which is similar to your tank but only has the rba deck. I have been using it about 2 months and just rewicked a couple days ago. I didn't really need to but was changing flavors & wanted to address a minor leak. It takes maybe a nickel worth of cotton.


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[NealBJr]

Hows it going folks

Just had one quick question- Anyone here use the RBA that comes with the TFV8 tank? I love the TFV8 tank but man I'm getting killed buying the stock coils. I'm going through like 30ml of juice in 1-1/2 - 2-1/2 days and I swear not long after that I'm getting some not so good tastes until I change the coil..

I'd really prefer not to completely change tanks, especially since I haven't found any that I've liked better. I tried the Clieto 120 for like a day and then went right back. Anyway, I know I'd eventually start saving some money using the RBA but I've never built a coil or anything I mean I guess I'd need a tester and all that good stuff, right?

Thoughts?

Thanks guys

I don't have the TFV8, but I do have the TFV4 with the RBA deck in both the single and dual coil version. From my experiences, I've always gotten better performance from a dedicated RTA over one that's designed for a premade coil with a rebuildable deck option. Currently, I run dual paralell in a griffin RTA running at .3 ohms @ 30watts Vs my TFV4 tri coil .18 ohms ohms running @ 60 watts, and the Griffin produces vastly more vapor AND flavor Vs. the TFV4. I will say, however, that the TFV4 with the stock coils are more leakproof. When I try using the RBA deck, I find there's less space on the TFV4 than the Griffin, and the TFV4 more finicky to wick on the RBA bases than the griffin.

In short, I'd say get something dedicated to be rebuilt over something where rebuilding is an option. I still use stock coils, but those stock coils are Grab -N- Go solutions for when I just don't have time or space to rebuild. I will be going camping next weekend, so It'll be one RTA, and the rest Subtank coils... Just no time to build coils when camping, and in case of emergencies, it's easier to plop in another coil than to stop the hike to rebuild. Chances are, I won't have to replace ANY coil, but I just want to be prepared.

 

[BrotherBob]

Might like to read:
http://vape-resource.com/drip_vaping/
2015: The Art of the Drip - A Dripping Primer | Spinfuel Vape Magazine
(7) Information Resources for Your First RBA | E-Cigarette Forum
Wrapping Building Coils 101 For Beginners
Could try watching a few good Youtube vids. You could google "Youtube vape: coil builds" . Nothing like watching it being done if reading about it doesn't sink in.

 

[Cheallaigh]

I love my ohm meter... there's a reason I use it, I only have one or two mods now around me at any given time(hubby keeps stealing the others to take to work, he's taking 3 with him next week for hunting)) and the mech doesn't tell me anything lol. I can test, burn, clean, build etc one... and charge a spare battery at the same time. while they're not %100 needed... they are damned handy when you get a good one.

 

[Ajsin11950]

Thanks for all the replies, I need to change my coil again now, lol.. I'm going to try the rba one now (its either that or run up to the store to buy more coils).. I did watch a few videos, doesn't seem like too big a deal. I'll let yas know how I make out, thanks

 

[Ajsin11950]

Yeah this things pretty awesome.. I wicked it up yesterday and have gone through about 2 and a half tanks so far and it works well and tastes good... Its showing .26ohm on my ipv400 and I've been vaping pretty steady at 90w and so far so good so... that's cool

 

[xXxelis_prxXx]

I'm using it right now and is awesome


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[niczgreat]

I just tried the RBA Deck that came with the complete TFV8 Kit. It came with the dual Clapton Coils already on the head and you have to cut the Cotton. I'm vaping it at 80 Watts and the flavor is better then the premade Heads.

I suggest that you buy the premade coils and wick it yourself. Better to pick up the Claptons already made because making coils is a huge hassle.

Be sure to watch a video on you tube it shows where you should cut the cotton and how to tuck it in.

 

[CoreyDog]

I use the TFV8s little brother (Big Baby) and the even littler brother (Baby Beast).

Have an RBA for both and they are simple to work on. I believe the TFV8 deck is even bigger so makes it easier than the other two still.

Currently using 0.3ohm 316L SS coils. 2.5mm diameter with 10 wraps each. Took me 3 mins to makes both then another 3 mins to get them firing right and wicking. Cost me the equivalent of about 5p.

I'm abit of a rewicking ..... though, I rewick every time I change flavour (at least once a day) but that isn't necessary and a tad extreme (I just enjoy doing it).