ZAP.. still not blown away..

[paul26]

For people who read this thread, dont blow 150 dollars on a rba especially if your not sure how you would like it (Trust me, i did it) because its going to make you throw it at the wall. They have numerous rba's for dirt cheap to practice on before buying expensive rba's.
Only saying this because i dont want people to make the same mistake i did.

 

[genoxy]

For people who read this thread, dont blow 150 dollars on a RBA especially if your not sure how you would like it (Trust me, i did it) because its going to make you throw it at the wall. They have numerous RBA's for dirt cheap to practice on before buying expensive RBA's.
Only saying this because i dont want people to make the same mistake i did.

BUT while saying this. some cheaper RBA's are also lower quality and will make you frustrated and turned off RBA's altogether.

I'm only saying this because I bought the ZAP first and sure it was expensive but its sold me on RBA's and I loved it and THEN went and bought a DID clone and other RBA's to use also.

 

[Tanks]

For people who read this thread, dont blow 150 dollars on a RBA especially if your not sure how you would like it (Trust me, i did it) because its going to make you throw it at the wall. They have numerous RBA's for dirt cheap to practice on before buying expensive RBA's.
Only saying this because i dont want people to make the same mistake i did.

I started with a ZAU because it came with wicks then, a week later, I got an iHybrid standard. After some trial and error I made a wick and coil that worked great. I started with something expensive because I knew that as long as I made a good wick and coil the vape would be amazing and have more flavor & vapor than any other atty/carto/clearo/etc available.

 

[varivapr]

BUT while saying this. some cheaper RBA's are also lower quality and will make you frustrated and turned off RBA's altogether.

I'm only saying this because I bought the ZAP first and sure it was expensive but its sold me on RBA's and I loved it and THEN went and bought a DID clone and other RBA's to use also.

Just my opinion, but I think for most it is better to start with something inexpensive. Yes the quality isn't quite as good but not in a way where it effects the function much. I believe that most people that don't mind fiddling find that RBAs are the way to go and don't look back. I'm not saying go straight to a high end is a bad idea either as they hold they're value very well. There are a few choices of adequate quality that could get a person up and running for around $40 or less and IMO you just can't go wrong with that.

 

[genoxy]

Just bought and Ikarus V2.1 and a Diablo Hybrid... Bank account says no

 

[eratikmind]

From a practical point of view, I highly suggest for RBAs beginners to start with either an IGO-L or a RSST. Each is of a different design platform and will afford inexpensive RBA discovery.

Beyond that, I have experienced my best vaping via RBAs. Especially, silica based designed drippers and tank units. For me, the genny styled RBAs are a close second.


- Andy . . . Don't let the Ciggieman getcha . . . Vape'em.

 

[Chikenbok]

From a practical point of view, I highly suggest for RBAs beginners to start with either an IGO-L or a RSST. Each is of a different design platform and will afford inexpensive RBA discovery.

Beyond that, I have experienced my best vaping via RBAs. Especially, silica based designed drippers and tank units. For me, the genny styled RBAs are a close second.

Agree with this 100% - sure some of the higher end RBA's are a "bit easier" to build on due to higher quality construction but the RSST and the IGO-L are really top notch for their price. Also, another second on the preference to silica RBA's over Gennies.

They're only as good as the wick you make for em.

 

[GrimmTech]

So we had a vape meet last night. I went and got some education on coil building. Came home and wrapped my first successful coil on my ZAP. I did 5-6 wraps and it came out to 2.7ohms. I know thats pretty high but it vaped wonderfully at 5.8v. Got up this morning and now Im getting the metallic taste again. Checked the coil, still 2.7ohms. Took the cap off, tilted and fired. The top 2-3 coils started glowing red with juice. So I assumed it was where it set standing up all night and the wick got dry. I tilted it down and let the juice saturate and fired again. All good this time (or so it seemed) but Im still having the metallic taste. Any ideas?

Thanks
Grimm

 

[Rule62]

So we had a vape meet last night. I went and got some education on coil building. Came home and wrapped my first successful coil on my ZAP. I did 5-6 wraps and it came out to 2.7ohms. I know thats pretty high but it vaped wonderfully at 5.8v. Got up this morning and now Im getting the metallic taste again. Checked the coil, still 2.7ohms. Took the cap off, tilted and fired. The top 2-3 coils started glowing red with juice. So I assumed it was where it set standing up all night and the wick got dry. I tilted it down and let the juice saturate and fired again. All good this time (or so it seemed) but Im still having the metallic taste. Any ideas?

Thanks
Grimm

For whatever reason, you've developed a hot spot. The metallic taste is always due to a hot spot. Having juice in the tank and a saturated wick makes it impossible to detect. Take a syringe, and pull the juice back out of the tank. Turn the device horizontal, with the wick/coil oriented at 12 o'clock, and dry burn the coil. As the wick dries, you should find the offending coil. Bump the coils around, with a mini screwdriver, syringe needle, toothpick, or some other device, until everything glows uniformly. One thing many people overlook, especially if they are using a vv or vw device, is that the coils need to glow evenly at whatever voltage or wattage you're going to vape at. As you're adjusting your coils, keep bumping the voltage or wattage up, until you reach your vaping voltage or wattage. Just because you don't have a visible hot spot at 3.5 volts, doesn't necessarily mean that you won't have one at 5 volts, if that's where you vape.

 

[genoxy]

Really sorry to hear that you're still having issues with your wick...

Did you get it sorted yet?

 

[GrimmTech]

Thanks for the advice. That seemed to do it. I think with the juice Im using (home brew ry4) and the sweet and vanilla, its really hard to me to tell if there is or isnt a hotspot.. I may try something else for the time being until I get more confident.

Thanks
Grimm

 

[donnah]

I don't know if this has been mentioned but if you're tasting metal.. look very closely at your coils.. chances are there is a part of the coil, and it may be tiny, that isn't touching the wick. Whenever I taste a burnt or metallic taste, it's always a part of my coil not touching the wick. ALWAYS. you may have to look closely to see it but it'll be there.

 

[genoxy]

Good to hear mate