What is an RDA atomizer?
What is an RDA? RDA stands for rebuildable dripping atomizer. If you’ll recall, from some earlier vaping 101 blogs, the vape atomizer is the part of the vaporizer that is responsible for heating the e-liquid and turning it into vapour. Dripping atomizers differ from other vape atomizers in that you have to physically drip ...
What is a dripping atomizer?
Dripping atomizers differ from other vape atomizers in that you have to physically drip the e-liquid onto a wick in the device. Rebuildable dripping atomizers are meant to be used in non-disposable vaping devices, so that you can continue to get maximum enjoyment from your device without having to replace the entire thing!
Can you replace a vape atomizer coil?
Yes. Rebuilding the vape atomizer (replacing the coils and wick) is a fairly simple process, which takes a little bit of practice to get to the point where you feel like you can do it as often as you need to.
What is a mech mod?
Mech mods are unregulated vape mods. There is no chipboard to regulate the current which means there are no safety measures. It’s just you, a battery, and your RDA. In the right hands, mech mods are great. In the wrong hands, you could have a pipe bomb.
How does squonking work?
How it works is simple: you get a vape mod, this vape mod has a squonk bottle inside it, you squeeze the squonk bottle, and it sends E Juice up a tube into your RDA, saturating the cotton.
Is a dual coil RDA good?
Dual coil RDAs and single coil RDAs are both great. I love and use both types of RDA most weeks. Single coil RDAs tend to run at lower wattages and produce slightly smaller amounts of vapor, while a dual coil RDA can be run at higher wattages.
What is a cyclops RDA?
Depending on the design of the RDA the airflow can vary greatly. Traditional RDA’s have one or two horizontal airflow slots commonly referred to as Cyclops style. With this kind of airflow the air comes in from the side and strikes the coil horizontally.
Where does airflow come from on a RDA?
Typically the airflow comes in horizontally at the top of the RDA before heading down to directly hit the top of the coil/coils. Other variants feature the air holes in the top cap and simply aim the airflow downward. Flavour is usually very good but not quite on par with bottom airflow.
How many posts does a RDA have?
The traditional RDA type has three posts, a positive centre post and two negatives. Such as the CLT V3 mini pictured below. While it is straightforward to work with when making a single coil it can be more awkward when working with dual coils because one leg of each coil has to fit thought the centre post hole.
Why use pliers in RDA?
Also they help to grab the end of cotton when pulling it through the centre of tiny coils. Using pliers helps you grab the coil when you need to get it into a better position inside the RDA chamber. They are also invaluable when pinching your coil wraps (more on that later) together.
What is the best mesh for Genesis?
Stainless Steel Mesh is often used in Genesis Style atomizers but it can be used in a few RDA’s but typically only those that use vertical coils. The Origen dripper is an RDA that can work extremely well with mesh.
How to roll a wick?
Rolling a wick is very straightforward and as long as it passes through your coil with a little friction you shouldn’t run into many problems. Always trim the wick level with the deck and push the cotton down lightly into the well.
What is the best wire for low resistance?
Thick wire works best for low resistance builds with a small number of wraps. If you wrap thick wire more times you can get higher resistances but the problem is that it requires for more power to heat up the coils so for higher resistance builds thinner wire types are more suitable.
What is wicking 101?
Wicking 101 – The CheeseBanana Wicking Technique. The name might sound odd, but this wicking technique – basically, a great example of the Scottish Roll Wicking technique – demoed by a dude from Edinburgh that goes by the name of CheeseBanana has helped untold numbers of vapers get their heads around wicking.
How long do coils last?
Most coils should last a good long while (a month or so), providing you maintain them correctly. How you do this is simple: remove all the cotton and fire the mod so that the coils heat up. This will burn off all the gunk and, trust me, you really don’t want to be re-wicking on a dirty coil.
What is the flavor of a RDA?
Great flavor and vapor – Generally, an RDA vape boasts of thick clouds with an excellent taste. In this case, vapor travels for a short distance with no obstructions whatsoever apart from the drip tip, hence the maximized flavor.
What wattage mods are good for vaping?
High wattage mods can indeed come in handy if you want to improve your vaping experience. Anything in the range of 200W or above can help you get perfect cloud experience.
What is an RBA atomizer?
The first thing you should know is that all of these atomizers are classified as RBAs (ReBuildable Atomizers). The RBA usually comes with a connection pin, body, base, drip tip, and top cap. They also have a deck containing one or more coil head and of course, a wicking material.
What is an RTA tank?
Unlike RDAs which don’t have tanks, RTAs usually come with an e-liquid tank made of glass/Perspex and has a specific juice capacity. The build deck is also placed inside the tank with the coil head being surrounded by e-liquid. Furthermore, the RTA’s design is mainly determined by the coil head, which connects to the chimney. In short, RTAs will give you more juice capacity for more extended vaping experience, but with smaller build decks. RTAs can be found in starter kits which are great for beginners.
What is a Wotofo tool kit?
The Wotofo Vape Tool Kit comes in a waterproof hard fabric case and features all the tools to have you building your coils in no time. All the tools are of high quality, with the highlight being the full-sized medical grade scissors, which are much better than the foldable scissors in most tool kits on the market.
What tools do I need to build a coil?
No matter how compact a coil building tool kit is, there are some tools that absolutely need to be included in it. Unless you already own some of those, make sure you double check that they are included in the kit you are thinking of purchasing: 1 Ceramic tweezers: these are non-conductive and will allow you to strum your coils when looking for hotspots. 2 Needle-tip tweezers: very helpful for placing your cotton inside the wicking channels or the juice well of your RDA. 3 Flush cutters: the ideal tool for cutting your coil leads flush with the build posts. 4 Coil rods: rods or jigs are very helpful when wrapping your own coils and usually come in a variety of diameters. 5 Scissors: these will be useful for a lot of things, but especially for cutting the tails of your wicks. The smaller size allows for more precise cuts.
What is coil building kit?
Coil building kits are the swiss army knives of vape accessories. These kits contain a selection of the essential tools you need to start building coils in rebuildable atomizers, without having to shop item by item. If you’re new to rebuilding, take a moment and learn more about the essential tools included in these kits.
What tool to use to cut coil leads?
Flush cutters: the ideal tool for cutting your coil leads flush with the build posts. Coil rods: rods or jigs are very helpful when wrapping your own coils and usually come in a variety of diameters. Scissors: these will be useful for a lot of things, but especially for cutting the tails of your wicks.
Do coil kits include pliers?
Pliers: useful all around but not absolutely needed for coil building; most kits would include them though.
How to know when to clean your RDA?
Clean your RDA if any of the following indicators apply: Visually - your coil build is "gunked" with leftover residue of darkened e-juice. Odor - the aromas coming from your RDA is more like a stench with no longer identifiable flavors.
How to remove stubborn oil from RDA?
Grab the bottle of 90% alcohol solution and your RDA parts. Rinse the RDA, over the sink or wherever you prefer , with the alcohol solution. This will remove the stubborn machine oil that may be on your RDA.
How often should I clean my RDA coils?
Cleaning the residue off your coils will extend the lifespan on your coil by a few days or a week.
What is a vapebox?
Vapebox is a vape subscription service that sends out new hardware and e-juice every month. Every box is custom tailored to your preferences. You can even enjoy the variety between a Sub-ohm Tank or RTA.
How often should I replace my atomizer coils?
It is is suggested to replace your atomizer coils every few days, but it also depends on how you vape. The life expectancy of your coils depends on how often you vape, what type of e-juice you vape, and the temperature or wattage you vape at.
What is chain vaping?
Chain vaping is a term used to define vaping all the time. If you like to take a few puffs every couple of minutes then your coils need to be changed more often then casual vapers.
What does it mean when your RDA smells?
Odor - the aromas coming from your RDA is more like a stench with no longer identifiable flavors. Textures - touching of your RDA feel sticky and covered in dust. If your RDA build is showing any of these indicators, it sounds like it's time to clean.
