Spooky Reviews – Corrupted Conversations “To RBA or not RBA??”
Dream, A7 in Black Chrome, AGA-T w/ glass tank on a chrome TEC Mod, Pegasus, Phoenix, DID w/ glass tank a U-Can ready to roll.
Wires, wicks, mesh, gauge size, wrapping, oxidizing…..oh my god man! Seriously?? I have to do all that? Putting that teeny tiny wire through that little hole. Making a wick that is mesh wrapped around silica. That’s right folks I speak of the world of rebuild-able atomizers, or RBAs. I myself…..I freaking love them. I was scared getting into them. So, I just dove right in. I had great teachers and it isn’t that hard. Many will tell you to start with a Phoenix. I say start with an A7. Mine is that black chrome one there. I got it from Empire Mods, it is straight 510 threaded on the bottom and it has an adjustable center pin. The work area is far more open than a Phoenix. Yes you are going to pay more for an A7, but you will find your RBA/Dripping experience much more enjoyable. The Dream, on the far left is a good little RBA, it has 3 air holes and a spinner that acts as a choke. I really dig it. It’s straight 510 threaded. The Pegasus is a nice RBA, its 510 threaded on the bottom but comes with a little metal skirt to hide your connections and make your PV even that much more chromed out. It is pretty much just an A7.
However maybe you would like to try your hand at tank style RBAs after you’ve gotten the hang of making a coil. On the the right is a DID, the tank on it is glass because I vape a lot of Pluid in that one. The one on the TEC mod is an AGA-T. Both usually have steel mesh wicks in them, sometimes I unroll my mesh wick once it is prepared and place a silica wick on the inside of it.
So once you have found the RBA you like, for me an A7. Youve found a device, I like the TEC mod, you gotta have some juice. Shit has to match, so I give you the U-Can. Keyring, Stainless, Excellent Threads, holds 10mls of juice, plunger bottom, rubber inside to protect needle tip. I like it. I have heard it may leak from the bottom for now works as it should though. It is however normal for it to drip when you turn it upside down and not press the button. No it isn’t heavy enough to “press its self”.
So get into RBAs if you have given it thought. Don’t be scared. All you need is the RBA some wick or mesh and some wire. RBAs are very fun for me. I am so glad I received my first one from my Jedi Master. I being the Padawan decided to get fully into them and I hope you have as well now!
*really bad yoda voice* rebuild you will ghostdogg
nice article and if i was mechanically inclined, i’d be able to take your article to heart—hell, i was almost converted to try…….almost
This is amazing information, thank you!
sweet!
RBAs FTW… I could never see myself going back to bog-standard atomizers after playing with RBAs unless it was a Serious Emergency and I had no other choice. I’m not into the whole SS mesh thing because cotton wick does the job for me big time without having to mess with oxidizing, etc. I’ve gotten really good at pulling the old cotton out of my coils to dry burn them and then thread new cotton back in. Awesomeness!
Nice write up Ghostdogg. Now that I have my Penelope and GP Spheroid I am just not satisfied with Carto or Clero Vaping. Just picked up another Spheroid for the Mrs for Christmas. 3 more rebuildables and I think we will be all set!
Just got my new GP Spheroid on the 31st! Ended 2012 with my very own rebuildable! Thanks for the blog Ghost.
Not even an honorable mention of the one who got you started.
LOL
For you are the Jedi Master
I will have another to talk about in a few days, the triangle RBA
Thanks for the pep talk. I’m really dying to get into RBA’s once the next paycheck arrives.
Great info….:)
Might have to try one of those Ucans. great blog.
I love the RBA world myself. I don’t have anything anymore that I can’t rebuild myself. I find it is my way of vaping green. I had to do something after throwing all of those butts on the ground for so long! I won’t even entertain the idea of hot new atty or carto if it isn’t repairable in some way shape or form! I agree with you fully. If you don’t have an RBA get one!!!
Great info.
thats a nice kit
That Tec is a nice looking mod.
I got that from a gypsy woman in Maryland.
Thanks for the reviews Ghost… my next step is going to be RBA’s and you’ve given a little more advice that I will be using..
I’ll probably want a tanker and a dripper.
i definately want to try out an rba at some point, it seems like a great way to save some money and will give me something crafty to do…
is me drooling over one of these
REally dug the blog dogg. Very nice post.
this was very enlightening as far as what can be done besides the average clearomizer.. this really makes me want to try RBA’s. thanks much
i just bought a phoenix, in need of a great dripping atty… i think that when i learn how to wrap a coil and then use mesh, i have heard ceramic is where it’s at….
You are becoming quite the reviewer ….:)
I say RBA without a doubt. These chinese clones, IMO are a godsend. I started getting into RBAs that way, and i honestly love every single one of my RBAs. It has even pushed me to purchase my first Genesis Hybrid ( a Ihybrid standard v2.1 which will be arriving at the end of the month). I hear they are even about to start cloning hybrids soon
I am still very new to RBA’s. I am using a Pheonix that somebody sent me and I am in love. Now whenever I vape on my boyfriend’s e-cig using a cartomizer it just tastes disgusting compared to what I am used to.
rba’s are so fun. It gives you pride in what you are vaping. I’m currently waiting on a vision eternity and an ody clone that should have been here yesterday.
cool blog
I have been looking in to getting a RMA
RBAs are definitely where it’s at. The great thing is there is something for everyone . Those that like it simple as well as those who like to tinker. Thanks for the write up.
Love RBAs. I don’t know what I’d do without my Phoenixs (Phoenii?) And of course my Chobra….
I agree. Anyone on the fence should pick an rba and jump in to the deep end of the pool. If any problemsshould arise, your friends here at ECA will help you until you are successful.