want to switch to rebuildable mod... but what to try first??

[Scattdadi vprs]

I've been vaping for about 6 months and feel that my 510 atomizers, tanks and clearo's can only take me so far... so I really want to try a nice rebuildable atomiser or just a hybrid rebuildable all together, but want to find one that won't cause me to much headache, and if I'm gonna spend around 250 I want a well made mod. zenesis seems ideal for a full hybrid but hard to get my hands on
anyone have any suggestions....

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[vsummer1]

If you get verified, you can go to the coop section and get in a coop for one of the chinese clones, they run anywhere from $7 to $10 plus shipping. You can't get much cheaper than that to see if you are any good at rebuilding. If so, then you can spring for the real deal. If not, you aren't out a ton of money. I bought a few of them, and have been teaching myself and going through the learning process. So far, so good. When I have these mastered, I am going to spring for the real thing (well, as soon as I can get back to even at least?).

There are also a few vendors who sell the clones, lowest price I have seen is $19.99, but I heard they were out of stock but other's have them for about $25. Maybe someone can steer you to a vendor?

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[gavind4]

did you look at "did" mmvapors.com

 

[Scattdadi vprs]

Thank you vsummer1 ! Sounds like a great way to start! Do you know if thatWill that fit my Apollo mini vv mod? If so where might I find that 25$ range one?? I want to start rebuilding ASAP !! Haha
And I will check out that "did" and see what's good! Thank you gavind4

 

[Ratstu34]

if rebuildables are the ones you think you're going .... IMHO, you might want to consider full mech PV's

 

[Scattdadi vprs]

What's the main difference between that and a hybrid such as the zenesis? Do you still build your coil?

 

[B52]

Zenesis is full mechanical PV

 

[B52]

But TBH I'm not sure if you shouldn't start first with some silica rebuildable, just to get your hands on it, ss wick are a bit more tricky, it take some time to master it. JMHO

 

[B52]

Perhaps something like Vision tank, or Phoenix could be a good start

 

[vsummer1]

Thank you vsummer1 ! Sounds like a great way to start! Do you know if thatWill that fit my Apollo mini vv mod? If so where might I find that 25$ range one?? I want to start rebuilding ASAP !! Haha
And I will check out that "did" and see what's good! Thank you gavind4

You forgot to press "like" on my post, so I didn't come back

I did a search for you, and here it is for $19.99
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The one thing about rebuildables is you really need to do some reading up. It is you against the potential short. You really NEED to be able to see the ohms so if you don't have one of those fancy man things to read one, you need a PV that will (I have a ProVari and a VV Gripper that do).

If your battery has a 510 connector, it will fit. But you really must be able to read the ohms on the wick/coil you make in order to dial in your VV. Start at the lowest possible, work your way up. Here is a chart that can help you once you know what your ohms are:

http://www.vaporrater.com/images/Safe Vaping Chart.jpg

I have one of the clones that is just perfect, my first coil, my first wick. Then I got all cocky and made the 2nd one, and it has been nothing but a pain. I realize it is a hunk of metal with a few parts vs. me, but really it could be a bit more friendly like it's twin. It is a battle, and I will continue to fight! I do love the challenge. And when it works, IT WORKS!!!

 

[ray0266]

Get on youtube and watch how some folks rebuild them. That might give you a clue on whats best for you.

 

[AbominableVap3Man]

One of the nearby vendors loves the phoenix. He says instead of the 1 or 2 drops for a regular atty he can do about 15 with no gurgling.

 

[HawkeyeFLA]

One of the nearby vendors loves the phoenix. He says instead of the 1 or 2 drops for a regular atty he can do about 15 with no gurgling.

I'll second that. 15 drops easily on an all cotton wick. Don't recommend cotton for a first time builder tho ... if it scorches, you're rebuilding right off.

The Phoenix is inexpensive, fairly easy to work with, works on my Apollo VTube all day long. I like 'em so much, I ordered 5 more in the last CoOp.

 

[James416]

Just get in on a coop for the ERA, its easy and so good.. I went from an HH-357 to that and took my 2 try's to get a decent coil. If you don't like it sell it and get 90% of your money back

 

[mcnastytk]

rebuildables are great and everything but its not easy at all mostly genesis style. They make it look easy but theres alot going on its like starting vaping again. I've literally thrown my mod in anger when building coils. Yea there great for me now but it literally took me 2 weeks straight of trail and error to get the results i wanted and i did about a month of researching before i did anything. The phoenix is awesome and cheap but i still run it in genesis mod.

 

[elmattias]

for fully repairable i will, as always, recommend the penelope first and foremost...once you get the first assembly done on it its only slightly more annoying to rebuild than a vivi nova, and i find less of a hassle than the genesis style attys, but as always everything is YMMV with all things vaping

 

[Bizrad8381]

for fully repairable i will, as always, recommend the penelope first and foremost...once you get the first assembly done on it its only slightly more annoying to rebuild than a vivi nova, and i find less of a hassle than the genesis style attys, but as always everything is YMMV with all things vaping

Rebuilding a genesis style atomizer is easier than rebuilding a vivi nova. I don't know about you but to me using screws and nuts connect wire in an open area is a lot easier than taking a tiny vivi nova head apart and trying to space a coil so close together that it can fit in the opening of the nova head and putting the wires in a manner that one is only touching the negative (body) and one touching only the posititve (post) is a real pain.

 

[Scattdadi vprs]

Well I just wound up ordering a DID clone called the griffin from discount vapors, it was only 25 with shipping so I'm not too worried about the investment , as for as the learning curve I'm willing to except it may take awhile before I get the hang of it but I like to tinker into the late hours of the night so it should be fun to figure out. I'm currently using an Apollo ss mini vv (lavatube style) but am a little wary of how true the reading on it is, but I'll start it off at the lowest voltage.
Thanks for all the advice everyone

 

[mcnastytk]

Oh if your like to tinker then thats right up your alley congratz on your purchase.