The Drop Rda
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I'm running dual 24ga SS...2.5mm, spaced, 7 wraps each. It was the first build I threw in there and I can't find a reason to change it. I run mech squonkers...fast ramp up and cool down is important to me. This build works great. I stopped with the fancy wire awhile ago. I'll eventually put a single coil in there but I haven't tried yet.
I just got mine and my therion BF doesn’t see the rda with either pin. Kind of sucks, because I bought to squonk with. I’m trying to get replacement pins from where I bought or I’ll try the place mentioned in this thread.
Let me know if you find bf pins, I could use a few.
Same thing happened to me until I cleaned the 510 and the atty REAL good.
Same thing happened to me until I cleaned the 510 and the atty REAL good.
I ordered a Drop on my own and hope it will arrive sometime next week. The only concern I have right now from what I've seen on youtube reviews, why hasn't the airflow adjustment been inverted?
The coils sit pretty high in this RDA and I don't get it why one would close the holes from top to bottom. As I am an engineer and have some basic knowledge about flow and aerodynamics this airflow adjustment makes no sense to me.
Bottom airflow is only effective when it is directed to the coils (like the Kennedy) to cool them properly and to avoid turbulence. With the Drop RDA the air is undergoing the coils by not cooling them. Only the two top rows of the Drop RDA are hitting the coils properly and benefit from the so called "Coanda effect" (-> the behaviour of air when hitting an object). So why do I only have the possibility to close the holes from top to bottom?
I think this is the greatest drawback on this RDA.
Recently a youtuber from Norway did some very interesting testings on coil placement on RDAs. Maybe after watching this video you know why I have this concerns.
P.S.: I am neither related or affiliated with this person, I just found him on youtube and he has just proven my theory.
The coils sit pretty high in this RDA and I don't get it why one would close the holes from top to bottom. As I am an engineer and have some basic knowledge about flow and aerodynamics this airflow adjustment makes no sense to me.
Bottom airflow is only effective when it is directed to the coils (like the Kennedy) to cool them properly and to avoid turbulence. With the Drop RDA the air is undergoing the coils by not cooling them. Only the two top rows of the Drop RDA are hitting the coils properly and benefit from the so called "Coanda effect" (-> the behaviour of air when hitting an object). So why do I only have the possibility to close the holes from top to bottom?
I think this is the greatest drawback on this RDA.
Recently a youtuber from Norway did some very interesting testings on coil placement on RDAs. Maybe after watching this video you know why I have this concerns.
P.S.: I am neither related or affiliated with this person, I just found him on youtube and he has just proven my theory.
It works very well and flavor is awesome.
I have seen the above videos you referenced as well.
I imagine the airflow going straight in, colliding in the middle and then crossing the coils to evacuate.
Brian has recommended the coils tight in the center which forces the air around them.
When it is wicked well, the cotton fills the void between the opposing posts and reduces the chamber (in effect) and the flavor does just pop.
I would say reserve judgement until you have tried a build or 2.
Also as a last resort, a vape band can restrict the lower airflow holes.
Thank you for your input. I will give it definately a try 
And the vape band is a really good idea!
I just hope it performs better as my DeadRabbit RDA which I cannot get wicked properly. As I am running my RDAs on series mech mods only, the airflow is very important for my builds and they need to get cooled directly. Indirect or misaligned airflow results in an instant dryhit.
And the vape band is a really good idea!I just hope it performs better as my DeadRabbit RDA which I cannot get wicked properly. As I am running my RDAs on series mech mods only, the airflow is very important for my builds and they need to get cooled directly. Indirect or misaligned airflow results in an instant dryhit.
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I'll second what Hightech Redneck said. I've got a Pulse 24, Dead Rabbit and find I get better flavor from the Drop. I have a single alien about Midway in the middle and shut off top airflow. No issues and it (to me) is smooth with great flavor.
Liked so much bought 2.
Liked so much bought 2.
If the airflow was inverted, it would look like a pecker instead of a T. Nautilus made that mistake awhile ago.
Side note....some of the worst attys are over engineered. I'm generally not a fan of these mass production attys that get traction due to a name on the side....but the drop works great. Great flavor, super smooth airflow, quiet and I've yet to make it leak by over squonking. He did a great job.
I've come to the conclusion after reading numerous threads over the years, that the #1 contributor to a lousy vape is over thinking.
No that's not what I was thinking of. You still have "T" shaped airholes but when spinning the topcap and adjusting the airflow, I would have liked to shut down first the holes at the bottom and work your way trough the top as you keep adjusting it. So you always have side airflow but can shut down the bottom airflow if wanted.
@MortenOen is here on ECF and has a thread concerning this. Cannot remember thread title and my content is gone so no link. Interesting guy.
Tracking says I should be getting my Drop today. Fingers crossed.
Thinking the Drop may be on my christmas list. Wish they would come out with a solid silver. People using it with single coil are having positive results.
Thank you for your input. I will give it definately a try
I just hope it performs better as my DeadRabbit RDA which I cannot get wicked properly. As I am running my RDAs on series mech mods only, the airflow is very important for my builds and they need to get cooled directly. Indirect or misaligned airflow results in an instant dryhit.
What issues are you having with wicking the Dead Rabbit? I find it one of the easiest and most forgiving RDA’s I have to build and wick. What have you tried?
I'm really looking forward to the Drop now that I saw Geekvape has a dual 18650 200watt mod coming out. I have one on preorder.Did the same. Except keeping mine
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I almost pre-ordered last night. Held off because it's freaking huge, and most importantly I'm very happy with what I have.
So it's basically freaking huge to me so I have an excuse to not order it.
So it's basically freaking huge to me so I have an excuse to not order it.
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