What is the point of rebuildable atomizers? Sorry... I noob

[K_Tech]

Since I was young I've always had a hobby. Without boring you with the details, some things happened in my life that led me to losing interest in a lot of other things.

Now that I'm vaping, I'm actually happy to once again have a hobby. I really enjoy being able to tinker with something and see a positive result!

I understand that doesn't work for everyone, but it does for me.

I certainly don't do it to save money, I would have to say that I am motivated by the fun factor.

Or I could just be a geek that likes playing with shiny things.

 

[klynnn]

My sole reason for getting into rba's was so I could be as self sufficient as possible. With all the bans being talked about I want equip that will last and that can be reused over and over with a minimum of purchases. It would be tough to ban cotton and wire. Now I love them and will get more. Especially the kayfun.

 

[Steamer861]

There are soo many advantages to rebuilding your self and like a lot of people have said it's not that hard to learn
I have many RBA's and RDA's now and the thought of trying to keep all them going if I had to order new replacement heads for all of them is crazy I use the same roll of kanthol and same bag of cotton for all of them so it's also supper convenient just another advantage to rebuilding

 

[Hiwatt Bob]

I was in the same boat as TS until recently. i just bought the replacement coils and didn't worry too much about it.

Also, the Nautilus is indeed a really good setup. i just got mine about a month ago. with the dual coils, it really does pump out some good vapor and flavor. However, i notice the coils don't really maintain the flavor for that long. if you're not picky about that, the coil can last you longer. but for me, it was kind of an issue--given the costs of replacing the coils was more than others.

so i picked up a Kayfun clone to at least try doing a simple build. i will tell you this--cotton is much better for flavor. you still need to change it out every couple days, but it's really easy and it's virtually free.

after seeing how easy it was and how much better the vaping experience was--i am stepping up to the Reo. don't have it yet, so i'll reserve judgement. but i'm super stoked to get it!

 

[Steamer861]

You will love it the Reo is in a class of it's own

I was in the same boat as TS until recently. i just bought the replacement coils and didn't worry too much about it.

Also, the Nautilus is indeed a really good setup. i just got mine about a month ago. with the dual coils, it really does pump out some good vapor and flavor. However, i notice the coils don't really maintain the flavor for that long. if you're not picky about that, the coil can last you longer. but for me, it was kind of an issue--given the costs of replacing the coils was more than others.

so i picked up a Kayfun clone to at least try doing a simple build. i will tell you this--cotton is much better for flavor. you still need to change it out every couple days, but it's really easy and it's virtually free.

after seeing how easy it was and how much better the vaping experience was--i am stepping up to the Reo. don't have it yet, so i'll reserve judgement. but i'm super stoked to get it!

 

[Aawa]

What you get with rebuildables over what I call turnkey tanks/clearomizers.

1. More control - You control the resistance of the coil. This allows you to control your vape experience. If you want a warmer more dense vape, you build at a lower resistance. If you want a cooler thinner vape, build at a lower resistance. You can tinker around with what ohms you prefer for each juice you use if you like. Some juices taste better at lower ohms, some at higher ohms.

2. Lower reoccuring cost. I can buy a bag of organic cotton and 100ft of kanthal wire for under $15. That amount of supplies will last more than a year.

3. Durability - Rebuildable tanks last a lot longer than the turnkey tanks. I have found that the turnkey tanks tend to leak after a few months or have issues with the 510 connection pin. Rebuildable tanks tend to be better build as they are being taken apart and rebuild regularly and the manfacturing takes that into account.

 

[tj99959]

Becoming "self relient" was my main motivation. I just figured I had better learn how use RBA/RDA's in case the FDA took my stuff away.
Same reasoning for learning how to make my own PV if I had to, and learning how to make my own liquids.

The cost savings alone have made it worthwhile. I now spend about 6 cents/month for wick & wire, and about 6 cents/ml for juice.
That leaves a substantial amount of cash left over for buying fancy toys.

 

[Auto-Alex]

To save money as I am a new member, I am pretty mechanically inclined so all of this came pretty easily to me. You can do whatever you want. Don't want others to tell me what to do, which I absolutely cannot stand. I deal with enough of that at work lol..

 

[v1k1ng1001]

Yeah, I definitely think a REO is in my future sometime this year.

 

[Zealous]

There are a few reasons I only use RDAs. The main reason is the low maintenance. I used to use an Evod tank & it was fine. But you do have to clean the heads regularly, change them, etc. This is not a huge hassle or anything but it's a lot easier to build a coil once every couple months & simply change the wick each week. And once I do a quick dry burn & change the wick it's like a brand new fresh coil. With Evod heads, after the first few cleanings the performance was never quite the same as it was when it was brand new.

Another reason, I like to know what's going on with my coil. With my Evod heads, if something was wrong I had to try to figure out what was going on & sometimes I could figure it out & sometimes it wasn't something I could fix. With an RDA it's always something I can fix & because I built the coil in the first place there usually isn't anything to fix since I make sure it's right before I use it.

yet another reason, I just don't like using old wick. As I said above, once a tank head has been used a few times I can tell it's not fresh anymore. And if I change juices I can often taste the juice from the previous tank, especially if it was a strong juice. With the RDA all I have to do is pull the wick & put a new one in so there is never a lingering taste from some other juice.

And another reason, some of the juices I use gunk up coils quickly. with the Evod tank I found it to be a pain to have to clean a head when I'd only used like 1/2 a tank of juice because the coil was all gunked up. With my RDA all I have to do is pull the wick, do a dry burn, rewick & carry on.

There are other reasons too but these are a few.

 

[Cait Sith]

I'm new but would like to learn how to rebuild in the near future. So I should save all the heads that I replace for now? What else will I need besides the old heads? If they have popped They are finished right? Thanks so much for the advice!!

Sent from my HUAWEI H881C using Tapatalk

 

[K_Tech]

I'm new but would like to learn how to rebuild in the near future. #1So I should save all the heads that I replace for now? #2What else will I need besides the old heads? #3If they have popped They are finished right? Thanks so much for the advice!!

Sent from my HUAWEI H881C using Tapatalk

#1: If you are planning on rebuilding them, yes, by all means save them.

#2: Tweezers, Kanthal resistance wire for wrapping new coils, wick material (cotton balls, cotton yarn, silica, Ekowool, wire mesh, depending on preference and availability) for starters...

#3 - Yes, if the coil popped, it's done until you rebuild it.

 

[Cait Sith]

#1: If you are planning on rebuilding them, yes, by all means save them.

#2: Tweezers, Kanthal resistance wire for wrapping new coils, wick material (cotton balls, cotton yarn, silica, Ekowool, wire mesh, depending on preference and availability) for starters...

#3 - Yes, if the coil popped, it's done until you rebuild it.

Awesome thanks!! Which wicking material would you suggest the most? Are there Advantages/disadvantages to each? Thanks again for the help!!

Sent from my HUAWEI H881C using Tapatalk

 

[K_Tech]

Awesome thanks!! Which wicking material would you suggest the most? Are there Advantages/disadvantages to each? Thanks again for the help!!

Sent from my HUAWEI H881C using Tapatalk

I rebuild the heads for a couple different tanks, and I like cotton. I use organic cotton balls and am very happy with the performance.

I don't know which tank you're going to be rebuilding for, but if it's a Kanger Protank, check this thread out:

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/tips-tricks/463771-protank-cotton-rebuild-way-i-do.html

 

[Cait Sith]

Awesome this has been a great help. Thanks again!!!

Sent from my HUAWEI H881C using Tapatalk

 

[Bunnykiller]

rebuilding is easier than changing out a coil assembly in say a protank and then deal with the gurgles... its more cost effective, adjustable, and just plain fun!!

 

[cbabbman]

So, I've been vaping for about a month now. I just broke my Nautilus' glass tank and I eagerly await the stainless steel replacement tank that hopefully comes in the mail tomorrow. I am really happy with this tank and see no reason why i wouldn't shell out 15 $ every couple of weeks for a set of atomizers. I mean after all, thats a hell of a lot better than a 50$/week cig habit right?

With such a financially viable option to just twist on a new atomizer every once in a while, why would I go through the hassle of rebuilding an atomizer?(A process I'm completely naive of, anyone familiar with the subject please explain how it works.)

Does it offer a better hit or something? Is it just a way to save money? With such quality stock atomizers available for a tank like the nautilus why would I ever build my own? Please enlighten me. Maybe if I figure out the point of it, I can give it a shot and pull myself closer to vaping and farther away from the cigs.

Thanks,
yoshiBUZZZ - Disc Golf 4 Lyfe

I spent 3 years with 510 attys as RDA's really weren't viable when I started... or available ... and it's not much different than having to buy Nautilus atty's every few weeks. I mean really.. .you can just order atty's, right? BUT... they start to add up and in my reality, became nothing more than that pack of smokes that I was paying too much for, over and over and over.

Go to a local vape shop and ask them about RDA's... If they are worth anything, they will sit you down and show you how real money can be saved and at the same time, show you how to really enjoy vaping.

I had the same opinion as you for a long time. I went to my local B&M and asked about RDA's... They sat me down and taught me what it was about and it took absolutely NO brain power to understand why it is such a good idea... I am completely happy with having complete and total control over my equipment for vaping... ESPECIALLY the atomizer. I can give myself exactly what I want and if it craps out, in less than the time it takes to go online and order up $15 worth of disposable crap, I can have a new working coil. The only thing I have to buy once I make the investment that a pack of atty's cost me is wire and cotton which are incredibly cheap.

At the same time, I also rebuild my Nautilus coils. I have the 2 that came with my Nautilus and that's about all I need. And mine are SOOOOOO much better than the stock build...

Give it a shot and visit your local store and let them show you're missing out on.

 

[serenity21899]

I started with clearos, which were not the quality that they are now. I quickly moved on to carto tanks. Meanwhile, I tried Genesis Attys and did not like building and did not like stuff that was fussy. The carto tanks were good for a year until I started having quality control issues with cartos.

I got a couple of ProTank2's and they were okay; I still use them occasionally when I don't feel like messing with rebuilding coils. I next tried the Sophia, which is basically a rebuildable carto. I really like those but I decided to try a Kayfun because everyone had one. I loved it, and got several more.

Kayfuns and Sophias are my primary toppers, but sometimes I just don't feel like messing with coils. On my ProTanks, I don't bother rebuilding. Heads are cheap enough to just replace as needed.

My only point is that there are many choices available, and what is right for you is what you should be doing.

 

[Tmg666]

The flavor and vape that you can get out of rdas is amazing. Plus for under 10$ you have a few months supplies with the wire and cotton balls. (can be more but i like to tinker and try different coils nearly everyday or every other lol) cartos are good when your running around and driving or other things where dripping isnt easy to do without interrupting things. but Cant beat the flavor of a nicely built coil on an rda. Currently have a .9 ohm build on a cheap 7$ rda and its wonderful. ( waiting on my hybrid mod so i can dip into dual coils and keep my lavatube for my 510 tanks and the egos for running about) If you like to tinker about and want better flavor/vapor then you should try out the rdas or if you dont like dripping the genisis style tanks might be good for you as well. but if your content with your current setup then keep at it

 

[badwolf91]

would silica wick possibly last you guys longer than your organic cotton? its what I use and seems to be what the manufactures actually use to. I have not tried cotton but if in a pinch I may have to but I have 50 ft of silica for 16 bucks and considering you use less than an inch in a rebuild your still saving tons along w/ the kenthal for under 5 bucks from the manufacture on ebay for 100 ft