why do so few people "drip"?

[Rabbit Chaser]

I cannot get into box mods, though they have been suggested a bazillion times. A buddy of mine has one and I tried it for a day and just...eh. It felt like a bulky walkie talkie.

I drip at home exclusively or at the vape bar or my awesome B&M. During work I will drip on my lunch, otherwise it's a simple Evod because it fits in my pocket and i can easily sneak hits in various places.

I LOVE LOVE LOVE dripping. Just got myself a new mech mod, the Vanilla, and dripping has now become even more awesome because of the hardcore flavor and TH. And it's gorgeous as well. All of my vape friends drip except the newbies who are still stuck on pen-styles.

 

[Visus]

I dont think you have truly vaped until you drip, then you will know when an atomizer is amazing
The Reo cheats by offering a fresh drip every vape and ruins you straight off..

I drip

 

[roadie]

I've heard that dripping offers the best flavor, but it has always been abstract to me, ie, I don't know how it works and what accessories you need. I know that dripping involves dripping the eliquid directly on the atomizers, but is this a manual process? In another word, you squeeze a bottle and drip a few drops on some kind of heating element and the inhale the vapors? But you also have to activate the heating element at the same time, so this might not be very convenient.

Do you "fire" the atomizer first and then drip liquid onto it, or do you drip liquid on it first and the fire the atomizer? Or does it have to be done in sync?

I'd appreciate it if someone can provide a link with a picture of a "dripping" setup so I can see how it works and whether I want to give it a try. thx

Well, in my opinion, nothing will ever come as close to the saturated flavor of dripping. Period. Once you try it, and get it setup correctly, nothing even comes close. Try looking on Youtube and there are many videos that will show you a dripping setup. Dripping far outweighs any of the cons due to the vapor, flavor, and throat hit it provides. With that said though, just like anything else it's subjective. I prefer a wide open draw, 1/8" dual holes in the cap, a 0.5 ohm build with dual micro coils. I tend to drip and drive quite frequently due to my drive in heavy traffic, there are plenty of "stops" where I can safely drip. I also have a wide bore tip where I can simply drip through it rather than have to take it off. I also don't use glass dripper bottles, but the standard plastic type that make it even easier. Everyone has to find there own gear and what suits them best. I've tried RTA's, clearomizers, cartomizers, RBA's, etc. but I just can't get that flavor that dripping provides.

The characteristics of dripping are easy once learned with practice, such as knowing when the flavor tastes thin and dripping before the dry hit occurs, or how many drops to put in so you don't flood it. Even the "drips" from each bottle are slightly different size. You learn to tell by the sound of the draw, the sound of the juice crackle, and it just becomes second nature. I prefer using this technique rather than just merely filling a tank for the convenience factor, and sacrificing the true, saturated flavor of the juice. Others prefer the convenience. You just have to try different methods and see what works for you.

I do own a Kayfun clone, a few Protank 2's , and some other RBA's, and 95% of the time I'm dripping, at home and on the road. It takes a lot of research, testing, experimenting, and above all else following SAFE protocols when dealing with high-drain batteries, voltage, amperage, and resistance when building coils. But once achieved, it's rewarding. Good luck!!

 

[paulw2014]

I don't think you are getting something about dripping.

There is still some form of wicking material but the purpose isn't to draw the liquid to the atty, it is to hold it in place.

Put some drops in and it absorbs. Set the bottle down. Then vape.

Similar with the reo. Squeeze the bottle a bit, juice hits the wick (or whatever material), let off the bottle. Whatever liquid the wick can't hold goes back down to the bottle. Vape until the vapor production weakens. Repeat.

So it's sort of similar to a cartomizers, in that you have a spongy material to hold juice, and the atomizers vaporizes the juice on the sponge. Only in this case, you squeeze the bottle and the liquid will saturate the wick or whatever absorbent material they are using.

This would mean the vapor/intensity will be strong initially, and gradually weaken as liquids get used up, as opposed to a clearomizer where the wick is constantly drawing juice. In our case, you have to manually squeeze the bottle once in a while. How many puffs can you go before you have to squeeze again?

You mentioned that you squeeze again until vapor production weakens. However, in my experience with clearomizers, if there is not enough liquid on the coil, I would get a nasty dry hit before I notice any vapor production decrease. I wonder if this is also the case here?

 

[newplague]

I used to drip, then I found the light with an R&R Manufacturing Ali'i. I moved on to a Reo Grand when they first came out for more durability. Almost 3 years later that same Grand is still the only mod I use.

 

[Submaniac]

I dont think you have truly vaped until you drip, then you will know when an atomizer is amazing

True enough. The way I measure how good a tank is is how close it comes to direct dripping.

 

[Koudotai]

Once people git the drip they realize the same thing you have. The fact you have to keep putting a few drops in every so often is offset by the flavor, so people just need to try it to realize it isn't the hassle they thought it would be.

Don't drip and drive. You need something else while you are mobile.

I agree with the hassle part. I've never once been bothered by having to pop my top and drip every so often.

For the second part I also agree. Tried it and that was definitely a hassle and unsafe so got myself a Russian 91 for the road.

 

[Plumes.91]

I don't understand what people find so hard about dripping. If your not into rebuildable atomizers, then yeah, I get it. Dripping into a disposable 510 atty is a huge PITA for sure. But with the explosion of RDAs now on the market, I don't understand why RBATanks are still selling as well as they are. What is the point of a tank when you can just carry a 30ml bottle of juice & use an atty that can hold 10 drips? You can vape 10 drips of juice at least 3 times before you need to drip again. Tanks just seem large, clumsy, and silly to me now. I liken dripping into an RDA as if I were rolling up a RYO cigarette. It feels natural. It feels more rugged and dare I say... Classic? Nostalgic? People see me dripping and they seem to understand it a whole lot better than if they saw me dry sucking a vivi nova before to saturate the wick chamber before I actually take a hit. Its just better. It taste better, its less hassle, and u control every drop instead of wondering how much liquid each vape uses up.

 

[paulw2014]

You squeeze the bottle and any excess is sucked back down when you let go of the bottle. The juice goes up through the tube into the atty. then hit the button and vape. It is fool proof.

If you squeeze a lot and overflow occurs, wouldn't the excess also come out of the air hole? There has to be a opening some where for air to get in.

 

[newplague]

If you squeeze a lot and overflow occurs, wouldn't the excess also come out of the air hole? There has to be a opening some where for air to get in.

You would really have to squeeze the bottle for awhile to get it to come out the air hole. A 3 second squonk is about right to wet the wick on an RM2.

 

[emily n portland]

I do not currently drip, but my next vape purchase will be a very basic set up b/c I love trying new flavors.

I was/am fairly confused and intimidated by the subject, and don't want to spend a ton of money on something that may not be for me. If you're still confused on the basics OP -- A similar thread pointed out this blog by The Ocelot- Drip, Drip, Drip - The Sound of Dripping . Obviously it can get more complicated from there, but this explained the basics to me, and gave me the courage to try for myself.

Just waiting for payday.

 

[paulw2014]

You would really have to squeeze the bottle for awhile to get it to come out the air hole. A 3 second squonk is about right to wet the wick on an RM2.

Do you also have to wait for the juice to go back down before you can vape? How long would that take?

 

[HauntedMyst]

why do so few people "drip"?

I think those of us who have tried dripping and stopped its because we don't see the benefit of it. A well set up Taifun or Kayfun tastes every bit as well as a dripping atomizer without the hassle of having to drip.

 

[FourWinds]

I've never dripped, but I've seen the gear and the videos and get the idea. I'll have to take you guy's word for it that it tastes better. The first thing that comes to my mind is: why's that then; why does it taste better? Surface area of the coil, more air about during vapourisation, better feed of liquid to coil....don't know. But I can't think of any factor that might be responsible for better taste that could not be supplied with a reservoir supplied coil.

What factors make it better tasting then, and why didn't anyone produce a tank system that delivers them?

Could it be just an economy thing: you're vapourising huge amounts of liquid and therefore it tastes better, but the tank makers are considering the duration of the refill. Perhaps it's that.

 

[chinolofus]

I don't understand what people find so hard about dripping. If your not into rebuildable atomizers, then yeah, I get it. Dripping into a disposable 510 atty is a huge PITA for sure. But with the explosion of RDAs now on the market, I don't understand why RBATanks are still selling as well as they are. What is the point of a tank when you can just carry a 30ml bottle of juice & use an atty that can hold 10 drips? You can vape 10 drips of juice at least 3 times before you need to drip again. Tanks just seem large, clumsy, and silly to me now. I liken dripping into an RDA as if I were rolling up a RYO cigarette. It feels natural. It feels more rugged and dare I say... Classic? Nostalgic? People see me dripping and they seem to understand it a whole lot better than if they saw me dry sucking a vivi nova before to saturate the wick chamber before I actually take a hit. Its just better. It taste better, its less hassle, and u control every drop instead of wondering how much liquid each vape uses up.

i dont think people thinks its hard. its just a hassle. so i have to redrip after every 3 hits? yea i think i will pass. thats way to much. hell if i had to relight my cig after every 3 puffs i probably never would have started smoking lol. if it works for you and others who drip then cool. but i dont see whats not to get as to why people dont want to bother with dripping. i like the set it and forget it aspect of my protanks and such. as do most people im sure. i will say though that drippers and mech mods do look really nice.

 

[Elizabeth Baldwin]

I love it. It's not a hassle. You drip a few drops, then depending on how big of draws you take, you get about 7 to 10 draws. I get fewer because I take deep lung hits. I actually do both. Dripping is great, especially if you are wanting to taste several new flavors of eliquids quickly. I make my own ejuice, so a dripping is handy for taste testing your mixes.

It also intensifies flavors...

 

[Elizabeth Baldwin]

I've never dripped, but I've seen the gear and the videos and get the idea. I'll have to take you guy's word for it that it tastes better. The first thing that comes to my mind is: why's that then; why does it taste better? Surface area of the coil, more air about during vapourisation, better feed of liquid to coil....don't know. But I can't think of any factor that might be responsible for better taste that could not be supplied with a reservoir supplied coil.

What factors make it better tasting then, and why didn't anyone produce a tank system that delivers them?

Could it be just an economy thing: you're vapourising huge amounts of liquid and therefore it tastes better, but the tank makers are considering the duration of the refill. Perhaps it's that.

One factor for better Taste is the fact that you are getting a little more liquid on the wick than you could draw through by mouth... More liquid on wick of course would produce richer flavor.

The reason this isn't feasible without dripping is the method of which it gets to the wick... There's no way you could pull that much liquid into the wick without flooding it. It has to be balanced. The only way is dripping.

Of course many delivery methods produce a good amount of flavor. My Russians and Kayfuns do great with flavor too. A very close second to dripping.

 

[FourWinds]

One factor for better Taste is the fact that you are getting a little more liquid on the wick than you could draw through by mouth... More liquid on wick of course would produce richer flavor.

The reason this isn't feasible without dripping is the method of which it gets to the wick... There's no way you could pull that much liquid into the wick without flooding it. It has to be balanced. The only way is dripping.

Of course many delivery methods produce a good amount of flavor. My Russians and Kayfuns do great with flavor too. A very close second to dripping.

I'm not sure about 'no way.' Perhaps not using a current tank, but what about a powered tank that delivered air and liquid to the coil with active pumps?

 

[Coelli]

One thing no one's mentioned (or I missed it) is that if you drip, you ca change flavors frequently. There are very few flavors I can vape a whole tank of without getting bored. I work from home and keep a cookie tin full of my favorite juices on my desk. I rotate between at least five or six flavors every day. At least. When I go out, I throw 3 or 4 bottles in my bag and pick whatever one I feel like vaping next.

I use a Dripper Pro from By Leo; it takes 8-12 drops on a refill and lasts me up to half an hour depending on how much I'm vaping. Not a big deal. My "on the go" drip tip is the STR5 from By Leo too; it's only 5mm tall and has a wide bore so I just drip right into it. I love dripping!

 

[ScottP]

I bought an IGO-L to test flavors with and for that, it is great. However built with a 2.2 ohm micro and cotton yarn wick, it really tastes no different than my ARO rebuilt with the same coil and wick. Ok there is a slight difference but it's only enough to be noticeable if I swap back and forth between them. It's definitely not enough to make me want to switch to dripping full time.

Now I am using them on a regulated device at 7 watts, so there might be a bigger difference at a sub ohm level on a mech or something.