moonbean Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 I've decided I want to try a rebuildable. Any suggestions on a reasonably priced set up to try for a newbie? Any must have tools or kits? Any resources you can send me to so I do it right? Thanks in advance for any help:) lazymorulz 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonculp Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 Are yo looking for a tank, or a dripper? Personally if it is a tank, I think the SubTank mini is a great place to start. If you don't like rebuilding you can always buy coils.If it is a dripper, I really like th Velocity clone. Super easy to build on and massive airflow.Don't forget to pick up an ohm meter when you get your building supplies! Tam 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tam Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 Are you wanting a RDA or RBA/RTA? What you'll be recommended will depend on whether you want to drip or use a rebuildable tank. Before you start with rebuilding coils, do you have some knowledge of Ohm's Law? Do you have an Ohm Meter?Must have tools:1. Ohm Meter2. wire (I would get some 26g, 28g and 30g to see which one you like better)3. organic cotton4. a drill bit or coil winder5. small torch (optional)6. ceramic tipped tweezers or needle nose pliers with insulated grip7. cuticle nipper (optional. You can use scissors or a small wire cutter but I like the cuticle nippers because it lets me get really close to the post) Number 2 through 7 can all be secondary but a decent Ohm meter is a MUST if you're rebuilding. Safety first! jasonculp 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonbean Posted August 20, 2015 Author Share Posted August 20, 2015 I want a tank, not into the dripping. I was thinking about the sub tank, it seems to be popular and there is usually a reason for popularity. I am definitely getting an ohm meter and maybe a small tool kit with wire cutter and stuff. I've had 3 bad pre built coils from 2 different makers and suppliers in the past week. Plus a vaper friend telling me how awesome and economical it is. I'm willing to give it a shot, just trying to get some more opinions on what to invest in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tam Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 What kind of battery do you plan to use with your RBA? That also needs to be taken into consideration depending on what resistance you build your coils.The subtank mini is what I have and it has an easy to build on deck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonbean Posted August 20, 2015 Author Share Posted August 20, 2015 What kind of battery do you plan to use with your RBA? That also needs to be taken into consideration depending on what resistance you build your coils.The subtank mini is what I have and it has an easy to build on deck. I've got an iStick 30w, and plan on getting a 50w for the longer battery life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earthling789 Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 I agree, for a starter RTA, the subtank-mini is probably the best out there (right now). If you like building, there are dozens of good RTA's out there, and if you hate building, you can always buy the OCC coil-heads and still use the tank! The subtank-mini also uses the regular dual-coil (Aerotank, KPT3) BDC Kanger coil-heads, too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vapor Guy Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 Are yo looking for a tank, or a dripper? Personally if it is a tank, I think the SubTank mini is a great place to start. If you don't like rebuilding you can always buy coils.If it is a dripper, I really like th Velocity clone. Super easy to build on and massive airflow.Don't forget to pick up an ohm meter when you get your building supplies!Are Ohm meters really needed if you have a box mod that can read the coil build before you fire it up? I've always just used my mod to read the coil build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FXRich Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 Are Ohm meters really needed if you have a box mod that can read the coil build before you fire it up? I've always just used my mod to read the coil buildThat depends on the mod and how accurate you want to be. I find that the mods I have are within .1 - .2 ohms of what my multimeter reads. That's usually close enough for most builds. some mods might not be accurate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonculp Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 (edited) Are Ohm meters really needed if you have a box mod that can read the coil build before you fire it up? I've always just used my mod to read the coil build. That depends on the mod and how accurate you want to be. I find that the mods I have are within .1 - .2 ohms of what my multimeter reads. That's usually close enough for most builds. some mods might not be accurate. It is correct that mods are getting very accurate, much more accurate than some of the older ohm meters due to the fact temperature control must be accurate down to .05 or so to work well.I still use a dedicated ohm meter though. It makes me feel better. Most mods require you to hit the button, to get a reading. Even though it may or may not apply power to the coil, I still would rather fry a $20 ohm meter over a $50 mod. I know todays mods have plenty of protection, but it still makes me feel better, and is safer.I always recommend one to a person who is just learning to build. People just starting out don't always have the best equipment, and proper backups.I also still use a mechanical mod every once in a while. I just like the form factor of a mechanical mod, and the simplicity when using a dripper.I actually use the meter as a platform to build on. It is just more stable. If you are looking for a good meter, and have the money to spend, here is a good one: USA ohm meters I have not bought one from these people yet, but I really want one of the 3D printed "Fire Meters" Edited August 25, 2015 by jasonculp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iQuit Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 I actually use the meter as a platform to build on. It is just more stable. If you are looking for a good meter, and have the money to spend, here is a good one: USA ohm meters I have not bought one from these people yet, but I really want one of the 3D printed "Fire Meters" USA ohm meter is great. I have one of their most basic one but their 3D Fire Meter is a much better platform for coil building. Coil Master is another alternative I am considering. jasonculp 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonculp Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 USA ohm meter is great. I have one of their most basic one but their 3D Fire Meter is a much better platform for coil building. Coil Master is another alternative I am considering. Wow...that is a great price! I had looked at those before, but I thought they were much higher! Thanks for the link. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iQuit Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 Burning Tab Master is the original that is going for over 200USD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FXRich Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 When using a multimeter to check a coil you have to remember to consider the lead resistance. this can be determined by touching the probes together and holding them for a few seconds. mine happens to be .25 ohms which has to be subtracted from the total resistance when checking the coil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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