The easiest to rebuild?

[mbliffert]

I'm also fairly new into the rebuildables market, but have amassed quite a collection so far.

As far as RDAs are concerned, I like my trident clone the best. For around $20, you really can't beat the adjustable airflow and ability to do single and dual coils (and be able to adjust from one airhole to two). I also have a nimbus clone but don't like having two airholes when I'm just using a single coil.

Most of the time though I find myself using an assortment of kayfun/Russian clones. They are easy to rebuild, are pretty much bulletproof, and produce great flavor. The SQuape is another to look into; it is stupidly easy to coil, holds tons of juice, is easy to refill, and produces a very similar vape to the Kayfuns.

 

[alkaiser]

for ease of build, it's hard to beat a patriot or igo-w. large build decks and post holes.
- just wrap a microcoil
- slide the ends through the posts
- tighten down the post screws (not too tight, you'll snap it)
- snip the excess
- check the resistance
- throw it on your mod
- fire it up, and when you let go of the button, use some tweezers to push together the coil until it's together and lights up from the middle outwards
- get some cotton, twist it up a bit so it'll fit in the coil and slide it through. make sure it's not too much cotton that it can't slide around easily
- juice it up and vape

 

[Plumes.91]

If your wanting an easy to build dripping atomizer, the Igo-L is probably your best bet.
I don't think I've ever seen a single negative review for it. It's got 2 posts. You build ur coil in the middle.

If your wanting and easy to build rebuildable tank atomizer, the RSST is probably your best bet.
It's got a good rebuilding platform, it allows you to expand into different styles of coils, & spring loaded posts.
The spring loaded posts sound gimmicky to anyone whose been rebuilding a while, but their helpful for noobs.

You can take or leave my advice, but I know you'd be happy with either of these.

 

[gpjoe]

I would recommend an Igo. They are cheap and they work. Not sure if the L has holes in the posts, but I know the W does. The holes make it much easier to mount the coil rather than wrapping the coil legs around the screws. Not a huge deal, but it is easier. The W does have two air holes for dual coil, but I drill out one hole and do single coils.

As far as the RSST, I will say this: It is a genesis atomizer designed for use with mesh wicks. Not a great starting point for a newb IMO. It may be the easiest genesis atty, but is much more challenging for a beginner to rebuild vs a dripping atty.

 

[Silense]

After trying many RDA's, the patriot for me is the still easiest to build on with the huge deck space and holes thru the posts, really can't get much easier than that. I can't say how good the clone is as I only have the authentic but it's worth every penny for the 60-70 bucks. The Helios is also very easy to do dual coils if you venture down that road eventually, a bit pricey but with a adjustable airflow on the fly, can't go wrong there. The Igo's work well in my opinion, but the thing that drived me crazy was the wire would come lose from the screws and I would have to constantly tighten them which for me was a deal breaker. Never have had that problem with the patriot or helios.

A few have suggested a Kayfun style atomizer and while I agree it's fairy easy to rebuild, the wicking portion of it has to be a bit precise. The higher ohms you go though, like you said you would probablly be going for, it's alot more forgiving than 1.0 ohm set ups I usaully do on them. I had the rsst and I do think it's a very good beginner rebuildable, i'd reccomend wicking with cotton as that helps eliminate hot spots, like you would find on mesh. Both wicking materials are pretty easy, I just think cotton is a bit easier for me that is. Just my 2 cents.

 

[440BB]

My ideal simple dripping RBA would have these three features to make it easy:

- Holes in the posts - so you don't have to wrap wire around the screws
- Thumbscrews - no tools to lose
- A raised edge or well on the deck - allows you to stuff the wick, less mess when opening and closing it and less chance of leaking around the o-rings

I can only find two of those three features on most any RBA I've looked into, so I keep using my Patriots for now, as the deck and posts are very good. If I could just find the right thumbscrews...

Good luck with your hunt!

 

[scrappy]

I've fiddle with a lot of drippers. I own/owned 2 igo-l's, an igo-s, a phoenix, a fogger v1, an immortalizer clone, 2 trident v1 clones, a helios clone, and a quasar. For ease of build the helios takes it by miles. There's a post hole for every wire so doing adjustments is a breeze. My second choice is the trident because the slotted post is fantastic. You can do single wire dual coil builds easily. And the slot and nut design makes it less likely you'll cut a wire. Another plus is both of these atties have selectable air holes. The downsides of the helios clones is it's 23mm, only has a single air hole, and you might have to replace the allen screws because they strip easily. The downside to the trident is the posts turn after a while so you'll have to gently turn them back. And lastly, the center post will back out if you use the adjustable center post in the 510 connection. The solution to that is to not fiddle with that screw.

The problem with the igo's is if they don't have a post hole the wire twists on you when tightening under the screw. The igo's with post holes will sometimes cut wires. And the only way to change airflow is to drill it.

 

[Kropotkin]

Another vote for the Igo-L. It's big, it's a single coil, and it's great value for money.

But any of the big, simple drippers - Trident, Nimbus, Patriot - would be fine, really, since you can do single coils in any of them. Build-wise, the main difference between them is the way the wire attaches to the posts. For example, they might have a slot into which you slip the wire like the Trident, or a Phillips head post with an eyelet like the Nimbus. (Just do a zoom when online shopping, and you'll see what I mean.)

I personally think the Igo's the easiest because you just wrap the wire around the post and tighten - but that's a matter of opinion. In any event, they're all much easier than they look.

 

[steel bender]

Igo-L, kayfun clone AND rsst.

Dripper, bottom (vacuum) feeder and genesis. Budget allowing, I'd suggest trying all three.

 

[Jonathan]

My Aga-t2 tastes just as good as a dripper. Mesh is difficult at first, but you get the hang of it. For a regular dripper, I'd have to agree w everyone who is saying the igo-l.

 

[Vaslovik]

I'll second the recommendation for the RSST. It's what I arrived at and stayed with. It's a snap to build, gives great vapor and flavor and it's cheap. I use 400 SS mesh and 26 kanthal in mine and that works great for me, but be advised, you MUST become well versed in ohms and have the means to check the resistance of your build before you put that atty on your mod.

The RSST is a genesis style RBA, and there are not a few here who will tell you that gennies are a pain in the ...., and they can't deal with them. I've never been able to understand why, they were a snap for me, and I started gennies with an AGA-T2 just six weeks after my very first vape.

I'd like to add, that if you are going with an RBA you are getting into mech territory. Sure you can use an RBA on a Provari or other regulated mod, but I never did, nor would I ever. Can't see the point in that at all.

I didn't go looking to go sub-ohm, I just ended up there chasing the right vape for me. The right vape for you might not take you there, but then again it might. Be sure to do your homework.

 

[grayscale]

No, I don't have any kanthal yet. Someone recommended Lightening Vapes for those supplies

Yep, they're the ones I was eluding to. I have a few spools of their wire on the way, but didn't want to recommend it without trying it.
But Temco is only a few cents more and always excellent.

 

[wedoitall]

This thread helped answer some of my questions as I'm looking into getting a drip setup next also . Thanks for the replys .


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[RebelGolfer72]

My ideal simple dripping RBA would have these three features to make it easy:

- Holes in the posts - so you don't have to wrap wire around the screws
- Thumbscrews - no tools to lose
- A raised edge or well on the deck - allows you to stuff the wick, less mess when opening and closing it and less chance of leaking around the o-rings

I can only find two of those three features on most any RBA I've looked into, so I keep using my Patriots for now, as the deck and posts are very good. If I could just find the right thumbscrews...

Good luck with your hunt!

I agree with the holes, to some extent. If using anything 30awg or heavier, yes. 32awg, unless you double it over, is a struggle to get tight enough without shearing the wire

Th raised edge on deck, again, yes.

As for thumbscrews, you may be able to find stainless socket head cap screws (Allen head) at a hobby shop, or McMaster Carr. that would work...and since most have knurled or splined heads that can work as thumbscrews


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[jrenae4]

Thank you all so much for your suggestions! I have been crazy busy at work the last few days. Some guys actually came in tonight who were vaping, one on the RSST. So he took it apart and showed it to me. They both said building is super easy and not to be worried about it. It made me feel better finally seeing something in person Ordering and watching things online can be tedious as I'm definitely a hands on learner.

 

[pt91]

rba or rda?
if just wanting to test you building skills you can't go wrong with an IGO-W.
rba is all together different in price.
to me rba is a carry everywhere atty where an rda is a home thing. just my opinion.

 

[jmaul99]

I know your looking for a dripper, but the kayfun 3.1 tank is a great rebuildable. Had never rebuilt an atty till Friday and got the Hcigar kayfun 3.1 clone and my did my 1st rebuild. Had no trouble building it by watching Grimmgreen. Best vape I've ever had. I found one for $35.99 on e bay with free shipping.

I figure if this idiot can build one than anyone can!!!

 

[wedoitall]

Thank you all so much for your suggestions! I have been crazy busy at work the last few days. Some guys actually came in tonight who were vaping, one on the RSST. So he took it apart and showed it to me. They both said building is super easy and not to be worried about it. It made me feel better finally seeing something in person Ordering and watching things online can be tedious as I'm definitely a hands on learner.

So have you decided whatcha gonna get?


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[PaulBHC]

My ideal simple dripping RBA would have these three features to make it easy:

- Holes in the posts - so you don't have to wrap wire around the screws
- Thumbscrews - no tools to lose
- A raised edge or well on the deck - allows you to stuff the wick, less mess when opening and closing it and less chance of leaking around the o-rings

I can only find two of those three features on most any RBA I've looked into, so I keep using my Patriots for now, as the deck and posts are very good. If I could just find the right thumbscrews...

Good luck with your hunt!

I was looking around at RDAs today as a way to test DIY juice. Using old 510 attys is just ok. I don't know anything other than what I read in this thread and a few others. I want something cheap and easy to clean. I don't know if this is any good but it has all 3 things.
Rebuildable Drippable Atomizers

Edit I reread your post and see RBA, oops

 

[scrappy]

I was looking around at RDAs today as a way to test DIY juice. Using old 510 attys is just ok. I don't know anything other than what I read in this thread and a few others. I want something cheap and easy to clean. I don't know if this is any good but it has all 3 things.
Rebuildable Drippable Atomizers

Edit I reread your post and see RBA, oops

I wouldn't bother with that atty. For small atties stick with a igo-s, scar, or cyclone clone. If you want a quick easy way to change wicks give a bed of cotton build a try. This is how I do mine: