uhm, @Cape vaping supplies. Well until he sells it that isI agree @Vapey McJuicy. To resolve his regulated argument I would suggest he has numerous Reo's set up with different coils to suit his needs. Come on PBusardo get with the program, who has just 1 Reo these days anyway
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Hey hey, I have first dibs on that beast (reo - not cvs)
Hi guys, from a new Reonaut here with very little REO experience.
Didn't watch the Busardo video yet - will get round to it - but thanks for your comments on it
I am starting the journey to discover where and how the REO fits in my vaping arsenal. It's to share my views with you but also to get input from you into my thinking...
Before I got the REO, my vaping style was as follows:
Mindless vaping "workhorses" - while I'm working at my desk - grab and vape
- two mPT2 tanks (recoiled at 1.5 ohms) on MVP batts - at about 8 Watts
- Variety of mainly VM and VK flavours with VM Choc Mint a favourite. 18mg to get a bit more of a kick from these tanks.
The occasional drip experience - maybe a few times a day, maybe just once a day
- IGO-L with 1.3 ohm coil on SVD at 12-15 Watts
- Usually reserved for the more "premium" juices - e.g. 5 Pawns
The portable device - for when I go out to meetings
- a recoiled EVOD1 (also about 1.5 ohms) - on Vision Spinner 1 batt
- if I would be out the whole day I'd also take a MVP/mPT2 and keep it in my car.
The above has served me very well for about 2 or 3 months. Recoiling the mPT2 and getting that right was the win for me. Significantly improved vape. Not much of a hassle. I rewick with cotton every few days which is easy. And my coils last for quite a while - one is going for about a month already. A bit fiddly to work in there but its easily doable.
My intention was for the REO to potentially fill all the above needs. So to have one REO set up for mindless vaping with a higher ohm coil, one REO for the occasional decadent vape (like I would on the dripper) and one (the Mini) to be a portable device.
My journey has started on getting the first REO set up for the occasional higher power drip experience. I am trying to get it to equal or beat the vape experience on my IGO-L setup.
My reference to compare this to is the IGO-L described above - which I vape at about 12.5 Watts with 5 Pawns Bowdens Mate. I set that up for very strong throat hit but it also has very good flavour.
I have done about 4 coils for the REO and I am just about there. It's almost exactly like the IGO-L. A bit different though. Not better or worse, just a bit different.
I have gone as low as 0.8 ohms and as high as 1.2 ohms. I have done a long paracoil and simple microcoils. I have tried 26g and 28g Kanthal. I have tried several coil positions, from the middle to the outer edge and from about airhole height to higher than the posts.
My best setup on the REO so far (to mimic my IGO-L setup) is as follows:
- 1.2 ohm microcoil - 8wraps - 28g Kanthal - 1.5mm ID - cotton
- coil positioned very close to the edge and slightly higher than the posts (quite a bit higher than the airhole)
Here are my observations, comparing the two on the same juice (5P Bowdens Mate 12mg)
- The flavour is right up there, but slightly different. Its slightly "lighter", sharper and crisper. The IGO-L's flavour is a bit deeper and richer. Its probably a Mech versus Regulated thing or the shape of the devices. I am vaping at a very similar power using an almost identical resistance and the same wick.
- The throat hit is also right up there. On the second successive puff I get that nice pleasing burn in the throat. Same for the IGO-L.
- Other differences are that the IGO-L makes a "rumbling" sound. I call it the rumble in the jungle. I take a slower longer puff that gets more satisfying toward the end. It's as if the coil gets heated up a bit slower. On the REO its more of an instant action from the beginning. Its not a rumble but a higher pitched crackle. I waver as to what I prefer. I quite like the long slow build up. But I also like the instant action.
So that's the occasional drip experience pretty much sorted. It's there - but slightly different. I need to test with other flavours but I am happy so far. Oh, and squonking is way more convenient than dripping from the juice bottle each time.
Didn't watch the Busardo video yet - will get round to it - but thanks for your comments on it
I am starting the journey to discover where and how the REO fits in my vaping arsenal. It's to share my views with you but also to get input from you into my thinking...
Before I got the REO, my vaping style was as follows:
Mindless vaping "workhorses" - while I'm working at my desk - grab and vape
- two mPT2 tanks (recoiled at 1.5 ohms) on MVP batts - at about 8 Watts
- Variety of mainly VM and VK flavours with VM Choc Mint a favourite. 18mg to get a bit more of a kick from these tanks.
The occasional drip experience - maybe a few times a day, maybe just once a day
- IGO-L with 1.3 ohm coil on SVD at 12-15 Watts
- Usually reserved for the more "premium" juices - e.g. 5 Pawns
The portable device - for when I go out to meetings
- a recoiled EVOD1 (also about 1.5 ohms) - on Vision Spinner 1 batt
- if I would be out the whole day I'd also take a MVP/mPT2 and keep it in my car.
The above has served me very well for about 2 or 3 months. Recoiling the mPT2 and getting that right was the win for me. Significantly improved vape. Not much of a hassle. I rewick with cotton every few days which is easy. And my coils last for quite a while - one is going for about a month already. A bit fiddly to work in there but its easily doable.
My intention was for the REO to potentially fill all the above needs. So to have one REO set up for mindless vaping with a higher ohm coil, one REO for the occasional decadent vape (like I would on the dripper) and one (the Mini) to be a portable device.
My journey has started on getting the first REO set up for the occasional higher power drip experience. I am trying to get it to equal or beat the vape experience on my IGO-L setup.
My reference to compare this to is the IGO-L described above - which I vape at about 12.5 Watts with 5 Pawns Bowdens Mate. I set that up for very strong throat hit but it also has very good flavour.
I have done about 4 coils for the REO and I am just about there. It's almost exactly like the IGO-L. A bit different though. Not better or worse, just a bit different.
I have gone as low as 0.8 ohms and as high as 1.2 ohms. I have done a long paracoil and simple microcoils. I have tried 26g and 28g Kanthal. I have tried several coil positions, from the middle to the outer edge and from about airhole height to higher than the posts.
My best setup on the REO so far (to mimic my IGO-L setup) is as follows:
- 1.2 ohm microcoil - 8wraps - 28g Kanthal - 1.5mm ID - cotton
- coil positioned very close to the edge and slightly higher than the posts (quite a bit higher than the airhole)
Here are my observations, comparing the two on the same juice (5P Bowdens Mate 12mg)
- The flavour is right up there, but slightly different. Its slightly "lighter", sharper and crisper. The IGO-L's flavour is a bit deeper and richer. Its probably a Mech versus Regulated thing or the shape of the devices. I am vaping at a very similar power using an almost identical resistance and the same wick.
- The throat hit is also right up there. On the second successive puff I get that nice pleasing burn in the throat. Same for the IGO-L.
- Other differences are that the IGO-L makes a "rumbling" sound. I call it the rumble in the jungle. I take a slower longer puff that gets more satisfying toward the end. It's as if the coil gets heated up a bit slower. On the REO its more of an instant action from the beginning. Its not a rumble but a higher pitched crackle. I waver as to what I prefer. I quite like the long slow build up. But I also like the instant action.
So that's the occasional drip experience pretty much sorted. It's there - but slightly different. I need to test with other flavours but I am happy so far. Oh, and squonking is way more convenient than dripping from the juice bottle each time.
Here are the photos of the current "drip experience" coil as discussed above.
Its 1.2 ohms - about 7 wraps - 1.5 mm ID - 28g Kanthal
Top view - positioned on the edge of the Reomizer. This is before tweezing, so I managed to get that left coil tighter. I actually marked the base of the Reomizer with a black koki so I know where the airhole will be when the cap is screwed on. This position is where my airhole is
Side view - the coil is quite high up - slightly higher than the top of the posts. Its higher than the airhole. I'd say the airhole is about where the bottom of the coil is. Don't ask me what those "hair" looking things are sticking out of the coil. Maybe strands of cotton. Not sure... LOL
Its 1.2 ohms - about 7 wraps - 1.5 mm ID - 28g Kanthal
Top view - positioned on the edge of the Reomizer. This is before tweezing, so I managed to get that left coil tighter. I actually marked the base of the Reomizer with a black koki so I know where the airhole will be when the cap is screwed on. This position is where my airhole is
Side view - the coil is quite high up - slightly higher than the top of the posts. Its higher than the airhole. I'd say the airhole is about where the bottom of the coil is. Don't ask me what those "hair" looking things are sticking out of the coil. Maybe strands of cotton. Not sure... LOL
Incidentally, on the issue of coil position, while I have not experimented enough, I would love to be able to get a decent throat hit but position the coil lower down. I suspect the Reomizer works better allround (squonking and wicking wise) when the coil is lower down. Perhaps the answer for my occasional high throat hit sessions is to bring the coil slightly down and go higher on the nic content in the juice itself.
My thinking is that when set up for all-day "mindless vaping" at less intensity, then I can go lower down with the coil.
So much to configure and think about. So much to test.... this is gonna take a while...
My thinking is that when set up for all-day "mindless vaping" at less intensity, then I can go lower down with the coil.
So much to configure and think about. So much to test.... this is gonna take a while...
Way to go. Yes, the power from a mech is different and with the new kits on the Reos almost instant. That is an eyebrow hair - you need a magnifying lamp
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The first 72 hours with the LP REO Grand.
Those more technical and literary will have to excuse me,but thanks to all those who post and make this relatively painless for a newcomer to the reo!
OK,so I collected the reo late on thursday (no thanks to customs or the post office from me) had a quick look and first impression was that I was pleased I took notice of the reonauts on the forum and got the grand,I had no time to really do anymore.
First thing friday ;
Checked all the bits and pieces I ordered and everything looks OK.
Now I've been reading up so I've got the correct batteries,the efest 2100mAh purples and I know about the coil position and the airhole etc etc.
So I set out to build a coil (I don't know the gauge of the wire because the supplier sent two gauges (28 and 30) and they were unmarked,I tension two strands of wire separately (this works better for me than torching and I think it makes the wire more manageable)then I twist and tension the two strands together,five wraps around a blunt nose syringe and onto the ohm meter, 0.98,well thats OK.In with the organic cotton and set up the atty on the reo.
Now which juice to christen this with ; decide on the bright green "mentally menthol" from the Alchemists Cupboard,Squonk!oh thats how it works,I will soon have this mastered I'm sure.
First press of the button,a little snap,crackle and pop and it sounds OK.First draw on the drip tip ; Ah ha...now I know what all the fuss is about,I've not had a hit like this or tasted the flavour in this liquid as well as this before!
Rest of the day vaping bliss,but come the evening I want another flavour (my bad) I should have taken note of what you guys have posted and ordered two,but I'll soon put that right!
Saturday and sunday morning ; visit a mate in PE (I think I've converted him as he's holding a twisp when I arrive)and the REO behaves perfectly.
Back home on sunday afternoon and I have really bad vapers tongue,not new for me and I'm pretty sure its cotton,I need to change the wick,so I do a simply five turns (tensioned wire again) around a doubled wick and I fit it,this time I change flavour and go with some mint choc chip and I'm in business.Flavour is great but I don't think the coil is low enough in terms of resistance.
Note for other single reo owners:whilst I was changing the coil I dropped a post screw and couldn't find it,so reluctantly I took one of the 4 spares I'd ordered.....Please check your spares because whilst mine appear the same screw they are in fact c/sunk and not a small cheese head and they don't fit either,this could have been a disaster but luckily I managed to find the one I'd dropped!
Monday morning;Don't like this coil so I clean the atty,build another twisted coil as before and wrap it around a single wick and the needle at the same time,1.29 ohms this time.Onto the reo and fire her up.......well what can be better?
Once again thanks to all the fellow reonauts and as soon as VM have stock I'm in for number two..now shall I get a mini?
Those more technical and literary will have to excuse me,but thanks to all those who post and make this relatively painless for a newcomer to the reo!
OK,so I collected the reo late on thursday (no thanks to customs or the post office from me) had a quick look and first impression was that I was pleased I took notice of the reonauts on the forum and got the grand,I had no time to really do anymore.
First thing friday ;
Checked all the bits and pieces I ordered and everything looks OK.
Now I've been reading up so I've got the correct batteries,the efest 2100mAh purples and I know about the coil position and the airhole etc etc.
So I set out to build a coil (I don't know the gauge of the wire because the supplier sent two gauges (28 and 30) and they were unmarked,I tension two strands of wire separately (this works better for me than torching and I think it makes the wire more manageable)then I twist and tension the two strands together,five wraps around a blunt nose syringe and onto the ohm meter, 0.98,well thats OK.In with the organic cotton and set up the atty on the reo.
Now which juice to christen this with ; decide on the bright green "mentally menthol" from the Alchemists Cupboard,Squonk!oh thats how it works,I will soon have this mastered I'm sure.
First press of the button,a little snap,crackle and pop and it sounds OK.First draw on the drip tip ; Ah ha...now I know what all the fuss is about,I've not had a hit like this or tasted the flavour in this liquid as well as this before!
Rest of the day vaping bliss,but come the evening I want another flavour (my bad) I should have taken note of what you guys have posted and ordered two,but I'll soon put that right!
Saturday and sunday morning ; visit a mate in PE (I think I've converted him as he's holding a twisp when I arrive)and the REO behaves perfectly.
Back home on sunday afternoon and I have really bad vapers tongue,not new for me and I'm pretty sure its cotton,I need to change the wick,so I do a simply five turns (tensioned wire again) around a doubled wick and I fit it,this time I change flavour and go with some mint choc chip and I'm in business.Flavour is great but I don't think the coil is low enough in terms of resistance.
Note for other single reo owners:whilst I was changing the coil I dropped a post screw and couldn't find it,so reluctantly I took one of the 4 spares I'd ordered.....Please check your spares because whilst mine appear the same screw they are in fact c/sunk and not a small cheese head and they don't fit either,this could have been a disaster but luckily I managed to find the one I'd dropped!
Monday morning;Don't like this coil so I clean the atty,build another twisted coil as before and wrap it around a single wick and the needle at the same time,1.29 ohms this time.Onto the reo and fire her up.......well what can be better?
Once again thanks to all the fellow reonauts and as soon as VM have stock I'm in for number two..now shall I get a mini?
Awesome @Genosmate, FYI the countersunk screw is an extra for the battery spring.
Thanks @johan,thought it might be,but I'm going to be very careful with those post screws now or I'll be without a reo.
Glad you like the Reo so far. Grand or Mini for the next one? Haha, good question - tormented me every time I wanted to buy a Reo. Eventually my third Reo was a Mini - and an awesome little thing. Fits everywhere and can be vaped anywhere. Methinks 2 Grands and 1 Mini is the perfect combination (like @Silver ordered one time), but much depends on your vape preferences.
Congrats @Genosmate - glad to hear you are enjoying it.
That was fantastic the way you gave the whole account of your experiences from the beginning.
That was fantastic the way you gave the whole account of your experiences from the beginning.
Good video, thanks. Will put at the first post of this thread as well. Explains how it works rather well.
#mPt3testing #ShouldIsquonkit? #isitaREOoraMVPmini
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Thats so cool @Vapey McJuicy
Excellent photo!
Excellent photo!
LOL, @Vapey McJuicy! I thought you were joking - like that blue door though.
@johan no I can gooi it too! Had one of those 510/ego adapters lying around, works pretty lekker and fits well.
I liked the blue door in the beginning too, but thinking about changing that soon.... Less *sparkle* and more MANLY!
@johan no I can gooi it too! Had one of those 510/ego adapters lying around, works pretty lekker and fits well.
I liked the blue door in the beginning too, but thinking about changing that soon.... Less *sparkle* and more MANLY!
Never doubt your humour
- must admit your setup gave me an idea; got a PT3 mini, that I wanted to put on my e-pipe, unfortunately the e-pipe has some propriety threading, but now I can try the PT3 mini on my other Reo mini just for the kick.
Could someone tell me where its possible to get hold of a REO?
You want to buy local? your chances zero. International from the manufacturer himself; Robert O'Neil, you can either order on his website:http://www.reosmods.com/ or email him: reo@reosmods.com (better option if he doesn't have stock on his website with your list). Also read the first post on this thread of what you will need.
Yes you're right Yster Bessie, but it hasn't realized yet.
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