Dripper Wanted/needed

Great advice by @Silver above. Just one point for me. If you are considering the SVD, also look at the VamoV5 at eciggies. Imo opinion the Vamo is a more user friendly device than the SVD.
 
Thanks Silver!

I am truly enjoying this whole taste and explore part of this vape thing! I've been cigarette free for going on 4 months now.

I wouldn't mind forking out the R200 for a dripper to test flavours, if I know this will give me the best experience on it! But I honestly don't see myself dripping the entire time or sitting at home with a small bottle and my dripper, would feel like a crack head (no offense). I make my own flavours (concentrate and base bought and then mix it, so not in the way where people get a nicotine bottle and PG and VG separately, maybe I'll get there one day).

Is there a huge taste difference then when changing to your other device that you say you sometimes end up just dripping it? What I like about my current setup is that it takes 1.5ml and it lasts longer that my old one. I started with a Twisp setup end of January and just moving to this Maxi bdcc and spinner for me is already a revelation in improvement compared to my old setup! I have also managed to sell my two Twisp top parts and 1 battery and charger for a decent price so I'm happy! Kept the one battery for a sleek/slim battery to use when out and about.

That all being said and done. I'm just waiting for the Spinner 2 to arrive in the country, and then I'll get one. If I can find something better/makes more sense to upgrade to. Whether its a SVD/MVP/REO/Nautilus I don't really mind. If I can keep it under R1000 for a battery and a dripper/nice new tank combo kind of thing, I'd be happy.

Another question, I can use a multimeter to do the ohm tests right? If there's a better option for a batter/dripper/tank/whatever combo, I'll gladly get it and ship it if they do provide that option. Not in a big hurry as I have my Maxi and spinner and they working great at the moment still...
 
for 1k id recommend the itaste mvp and then u have some change to buy a decent tank

if you dont mind the wait, a setup like the above- mvp + nautilus costs around $45 + $20 = $60.00 (excluding vat and clearing fees) from fasttech
 
Riaz said:
for 1k id recommend the itaste mvp and then u have some change to buy a decent tank

if you dont mind the wait, a setup like the above- mvp + nautilus costs around $45 + $20 = $60.00 (excluding vat and clearing fees) from fasttech
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Mmmm, 6 weeks is a bit too much for me, I'm already waiting for my Zamplebox now :(
It is however way cheaper than getting it from here as the MVP alone is R760 here and the nautilis another R400 :(
 
Ok another question then.
When they talk about "popping" these dripping atomizers? That I take it is blowing it which would break it?
If so, how easily does that happen and if it does, does that mean you need to get a new W4 or whatever?

Is there a real difference between the Trident and Igo-W4? Best one for a beginner?
How difficult are these coils to build?
Any chance of blowing a battery or such?
Would this work fine with a Vision spinner battery? I'm getting a spinner 2 on Monday/Tuesday if this is fine for the dripping part of things. (Reason I'm asking is I read somewhere that people suggest using some of these drippers with 28g wire? only on mechanical mod batteries?)
Do you build a new wick for every flavour or just dry burn it for a quick moment and then put in other liquid?

Also, vapeking just has 26 and 32g kanthal wire on their site in stock, would these to be fine or should I find a site which has something more in between?
 
I'll try answer some of these questions...popping I think in this context if referring to one of the coil wires breaking, same as what happens to oldskool lightbulbs. Its not such a common occurence, and just requires rebuilding the coil.
yes, you can blow a battery, you can definitely blow a vision spinner. All you need to do is build a coil too low for the battery to handle. OEM tanks (protanks/evods etc) come with a choice of coils, but normally 1.8ohm is the lowest, because on the batteries they are intended to be used on (ego etc) going below 1.5 or so may prove interesting at times. Margin of error and so on applies. I've blown up a 14500 battery (about the same size as a AA, and bigger than you find inside egos and so on (they tend to use 10440) using a 1ohm coil when I accidentally put the wrong tank on the wrong thing. Stupid of me.

Me personally, I'm on the lazy side of dripping..when I want a flavour change I just vape till it tastes odd then throw in my new flavour and carry on vaping...within a few puffs the flavour has changed enough that it is good enough for me. You could change the wick and dry burn the coils every flavour change, but thats all getting technical and making the simple act of vaping all complicated. I dont, thats for sure,
 
Snape of Vape said:
Ok another question then.
When they talk about "popping" these dripping atomizers? That I take it is blowing it which would break it?
If so, how easily does that happen and if it does, does that mean you need to get a new W4 or whatever?

Is there a real difference between the Trident and Igo-W4? Best one for a beginner?
How difficult are these coils to build?
Any chance of blowing a battery or such?
Would this work fine with a Vision spinner battery? I'm getting a spinner 2 on Monday/Tuesday if this is fine for the dripping part of things. (Reason I'm asking is I read somewhere that people suggest using some of these drippers with 28g wire? only on mechanical mod batteries?)
Do you build a new wick for every flavour or just dry burn it for a quick moment and then put in other liquid?

Also, vapeking just has 26 and 32g kanthal wire on their site in stock, would these to be fine or should I find a site which has something more in between?
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Definitely not the ideal battery to use with a dripper but it will work if you stay in the 1.5-1.8 Ohm range. Obviously the battery will run down a quicker but it will not damage the battery in that Ohm range. @Smokyg has the most experience with this combo...LOL!:D 30 gauge Kanthal is the sweet spot for that Ohm range (1.5-1.8 Ohms). You can use 28G as well you will just need more wraps to hit that range.

The biggest downside to a IGO dripper with a Vision spinner battery is it looks rather silly and is top heavy more so if you do not have a beauty ring installed as well (see pic to get an idea)

IGO with ego batt.jpg
 
Hahaha, that does look ridiculous! Ok then, good battery that I can also use on my other non dripping tank? Looking for a dripper and a battery without having to sell a kidney...

Thanks guys

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As far as a decent dripper goes, I have a Trident and the IGO-w3. The Trident rda is a pleasure for me to vape on. Really amazing flavour, lots of clouds (not that I care about that) and a smooth throat hit. For around R200 you can't really go wrong.

trident-atomizer-24k-gold-4-650x650.jpg
 
ok i'll say it. the igo w3 sucks. sure you can do a quad coil but even doing a dual coil in the thing is a serious pain in the bum.
probably look to get some kind of mech mod like the nemesis, one of those purple awesome batteries and a trident.
i currently do the same as vern. vape till it starts getting dry then drip some new flavour on there. but i use cotton. here is where silica comes into its own on a dripper. quick rinse of the dripper under a hot tap. dab with tissue, dryburn and you're good to go again with a clean coil and wick.
 
denizenx said:
ok i'll say it. the igo w3 sucks. sure you can do a quad coil but even doing a dual coil in the thing is a serious pain in the bum.
probably look to get some kind of mech mod like the nemesis, one of those purple awesome batteries and a trident.
i currently do the same as vern. vape till it starts getting dry then drip some new flavour on there. but i use cotton. here is where silica comes into its own on a dripper. quick rinse of the dripper under a hot tap. dab with tissue, dryburn and you're good to go again with a clean coil and wick.
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The igo w3 does suck, no matter how I've set her up. Just doesn't come close to the trident for me.
 
yup. the also sell the nemesis for 470 squid. so 200 + 470 + 180 = 850. that comes in under a grand. might even get a free kitten :p
 
@Snape of Vape , if you are looking for a proper dripper and are ready to build your own coils, then all of the advice given above is on your path to vape happy. However if all what you are looking for is a means to test juices before you commit a tank or RBA to a juice, my suggestions is speak to the great folk at eciggies, they have a great little 510 cartomiser specifically for the purpose of testing juices. You drop three drops into the carto and vape test, it produces great vapor and flavor. Just need a drip tip and you are ready to test your juices.

See this link
http://eciggies.co.za/Other-Cartomizers?product_id=232

Note: Eciggies does not sell or stock RBA's at this time, but I do know they plan to start bring them in.

P.S. If you are looking for help, I am in the area. I live very close to eciggies in Moreleta Park. So you are welcome to PM me if you are interested in some help, I can show you some options from my collection and help you on your path to RBA and MOD's.
 
Snape of Vape said:
Thanks Silver!

I am truly enjoying this whole taste and explore part of this vape thing! I've been cigarette free for going on 4 months now.

I wouldn't mind forking out the R200 for a dripper to test flavours, if I know this will give me the best experience on it! But I honestly don't see myself dripping the entire time or sitting at home with a small bottle and my dripper, would feel like a crack head (no offense). I make my own flavours (concentrate and base bought and then mix it, so not in the way where people get a nicotine bottle and PG and VG separately, maybe I'll get there one day).

Is there a huge taste difference then when changing to your other device that you say you sometimes end up just dripping it? What I like about my current setup is that it takes 1.5ml and it lasts longer that my old one. I started with a Twisp setup end of January and just moving to this Maxi bdcc and spinner for me is already a revelation in improvement compared to my old setup! I have also managed to sell my two Twisp top parts and 1 battery and charger for a decent price so I'm happy! Kept the one battery for a sleek/slim battery to use when out and about.

That all being said and done. I'm just waiting for the Spinner 2 to arrive in the country, and then I'll get one. If I can find something better/makes more sense to upgrade to. Whether its a SVD/MVP/REO/Nautilus I don't really mind. If I can keep it under R1000 for a battery and a dripper/nice new tank combo kind of thing, I'd be happy.

Another question, I can use a multimeter to do the ohm tests right? If there's a better option for a batter/dripper/tank/whatever combo, I'll gladly get it and ship it if they do provide that option. Not in a big hurry as I have my Maxi and spinner and they working great at the moment still...
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Hi @Snape of Vape

Sorry been busy the past two days so didnt see this.

Your questions are understandable and i can see that you are keen to get into the world of rebuildables.

Just a couple of things

- ask yourself if you need a more intense vape than you are getting now? If not, I suggest then rather focus on getting a reliable second workhorse clearo setup similar to what you have now.

- if you want a more intense vape and by that i mean something with stronger flavour and potentially way stronger throat hit then a rebuildable is the way to go. You then basically decide if you want a dripper or a tank system. A decent rebuildable needs a decent power source, separate good quality batteries and a good quality charger. A decent setup should cost at least about R1,500 from local vendors, so its not very cheap.
 
denizenx said:
yup. the also sell the nemesis for 470 squid. so 200 + 470 + 180 = 850. that comes in under a grand. might even get a free kitten :p
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Yeah pretty much the easiest option....although I would get another batt (+R180) and a nitecore I2 charger (R250)...

Your only other alternative is www.fasttech.com. It's a 4-6 week wait but that is the price you pay for the saving....at Fasttech the mech mod + trident dripper will cost about R350-R380 for both. Charger can also be bought there for about R180 (or R250 locally). The batts can be purchased from VapeKing or VapeCulture...
 
You guys are great thanks!

@Wayne thanks for the advice, I am looking for something to sample juices yes before I commit to a tank full. Currently I just put 0.3ml in or less to decide whether I want to vape it now or not. I might just take you up on that offer if I can't come right at eciggies.

@Silver Thanks yet again, I think for now I am going to get that 510 carto that Wayne mentioned. I just want a better flavour I guess. But I'm not too sure if it is that the concentrate stuff I mix myself is the issue or my setup? I'll replace the coil on my maxi today and see what other juices I still have around here, I have 2 maxi bdcc tanks so I'm OK for replacing one.

@RezaD yeah I guess I'm going to have to end up shipping stuff from there. I take it that stuff is then no warranty own risk stuff?

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Snape of Vape said:
You guys are great thanks!

@RezaD yeah I guess I'm going to have to end up shipping stuff from there. I take it that stuff is then no warranty own risk stuff?

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Well technically they do have a warranty....but returning under warranty will have a huge time premium (8-12 weeks).

Many on the forum including myself have bought there and continue to do so and I cannot honestly remember anyone having had any issues with their purchased goods. You have to weigh the pros and cons. Obviously all of the popular local sites like Vapeking, Eciggies and Skyblue etc have fantastic customer service records.

By the way, I have a huge soft spot for Maxi clearos as that was the first clearo I enjoyed and I am still using it daily 5 months down the line. How is that Maxi bdcc tanks when compared to something like a Protank 2 mini /Protank 3 mini?
 
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@Snape of Vape there is some solid advice that everyone has given in this thread.

what it boils down to is, how urgently do you want the new setup?

urgency rating of 1 to 10 (1 being the most urgent)

1- suck up the price and buy locally
8- save a good few bucks and order from fasttech (and possibly add more items to the cart with the buck you save- maybe some drip tips of whatever else you find interesting)
 
Ok, I've decided to get a pro tank mini 3 just as a normal every day device, want to get something and these people seem to like as a small Clearo. Then a vision spinner 2 (or fork out for a mech mod battery rather for future rba?) on Monday or Tuesday.

Then order the rba stuff from fast tech and wait...

Thanks everyone, really appreciate all the advice and input.

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hi @Snape of Vape

thats an awesome line up, although you going to have to remove the batteries from your cart unfortunately- these cannot be shipped to SA.

i also wouldnt recommend using trustfire batteries, especially in a mech mod.

you can pick up good quality batteries (efest, mnke etc) from our local vendors at decent prices.
 
@Riaz yeah thanks, that's why I asked, was wondering about the batteries. I'll get that locally then. But the charger would work fine for the efest batteries, purple one, from vape king? Or do you mean trustfire charger?

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Snape of Vape said:
@Riaz yeah thanks, that's why I asked, was wondering about the batteries. I'll get that locally then. But the charger would work fine for the efest batteries, purple one, from vape king? Or do you mean trustfire charger?

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i would rather get one of these- they have great ratings and reviews

http://www.fasttech.com/products/0/...ore-i4-lithium-li-ion-ni-mh-ni-cd-smart-batte

and will work great with all sizes of batteries
 
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