RTA Tank FAQs
RTA is a rebuildable tank where you install your own coil wire and cotton instead of buying premade coils. Has a build deck for mounting coils and a tank section holding e-liquid. Combines DIY coil building with convenience of not dripping. Superior flavour but requires learning and patience.
Premade Coils cost pennies versus £3-4 stock coils. Customise resistance, wire type, and wicking for perfect vape. Superior flavour from larger coils and precise wicking. Coils last months (just replace cotton weekly). The environment benefits from less waste. An enjoyable hobby aspect for many.
Not really. Need understanding of Ohm's law, battery safety, coil building, and wicking techniques. Require tools (wire cutters, ceramic tweezers, coiling rod, ohm meter). Steep learning curve with frustrating failures initially. Master basic vaping first, then explore RTAs after 6+ months experience.
Essential: Wire cutters, ceramic tweezers, coiling jig/rod (3mm standard), cotton, and wire or premade coils. Helpful: Ohm meter (though most mods have one), cotton scissors, wire brushes. Complete kits cost £15-20. Quality vape tools make building enjoyable versus frustrating.
Coils last 1-3 months typically. Remove cotton, dry burn coil clean, rewick with fresh cotton. Cotton needs changing every 3-7 days depending on e-liquid sweetness. Takes 5 minutes once proficient. Compare to buying new stock coils weekly - massive savings long-term.
Hellvape Dead Rabbit 3 (easy building), Ambition Mods Revorie (Premium Quality), ThunderCloud Blaze Pro Max (cloud production). Prices range £25-50. All have extensive YouTube tutorials available.
Some RTAs are designed for both through airflow inserts and build flexibility. BD Vape Precisio GT excels at both. Most RTAs optimised for one style - buying dedicated RTAs for each style works better than compromise designs.
Only if wicked improperly. Too much cotton blocks juice flow causing dry hits. Too little causes flooding and leaking. Take practice finding sweet spots. Modern RTAs have better anti-leak designs. Once wicking mastered, RTAs leak less than stock tanks. Watch YouTube tutorials specific to your RTA.
Depends entirely on your build. MTL builds (1.0Ω+): 50/50 or 60/40 VG/PG. DTL builds (0.2-0.5Ω): 70% VG minimum. RTA flexibility means you choose. Wicking must match - thin cotton for high PG, thick cotton for high VG. This customisation is RTA's strength.
Incredibly. After initial purchase (£25-50), monthly costs drop to £2-3 for cotton and wire versus £12-20 for stock coils. Break even within 2-3 months. Ten feet of wire (£3) makes 20+ coils. Cotton strips (£5) lasts 6 months. Long-term savings are substantial.
RDA Tank FAQs
RDA is a rebuildable atomiser without a tank - you drip e-liquid directly onto coils/cotton. Simplest rebuildable design with just a build deck and top cap. Requires dripping every 5-10 puffs. Provides purest flavour and biggest clouds but less convenient than tanks.
Flavour is unmatched - no tank chimney muting taste. Easier to build - more deck space, simpler wicking. Perfect for testing flavours - no tank to clean between changes. Better for cloud competitions. Coils easily accessed for photographs/showing off builds. Many consider RDAs the pinnacle of vaping.
Every 5-15 puffs depending on build, wattage, and juice well depth. You'll taste when it needs more - flavour drops before cotton burns. Over-squonking (RDA with squonk mod) eliminates constant dripping. Most RDA users develop an instinct for when to drip. Becomes second nature quickly.
RDAs are THE cloud chasing choice. No airflow restrictions from tanks, massive coil potential, and perfect wicking saturation. Competition cloud chasers exclusively use RDAs. Dual coil builds at 100W+ produce room-filling clouds. Not subtle but impressive for those wanting maximum vapour.
Hellvape Dead Rabbit 4 (beginner friendly), Vaperz Cloud Asgard V2 (flavour king), Recoil R3 (Small & Compact), QP Designs Kali V2 (Multiple Top Caps), Nitrous Dual (Single or Dual Coil). Prices from £20-80. But you won’t regret the spend when you find your perfect RDA setup.
RDAs are actually easier to build than RTAs - no wicking channels to navigate. However, constant dripping annoys some, and dry hits happen if you forget. Start with single coil RDAs for simplicity. Watch building tutorials. Many find RDAs easier than expected. Good stepping stone to RTAs.
High VG (80/20 or max VG) standard for RDAs. Thick liquid won't leak from air holes and produces dense clouds. Thin liquids work but drip more carefully. 3-6mg nicotine maximum - RDAs produce substantial vapour. Flavour testing uses whatever you're sampling.
No, opposite actually. You only use what you drip - no tank of liquid getting old. Perfect for expensive liquids used occasionally. Testing new flavours doesn't contaminate the entire tank. Some over-drip initially causing waste, but technique improves quickly. Very efficient once mastered.
Depends entirely on build. Single coil: 30-60W typical. Dual coil: 60-120W. Quad coil cloud builds: 150W+. Start low and increase your preference. RDAs handle high wattage better than tanks due to superior airflow and fresh saturation. Check coil resistance and calculate safe amp draw.
For home use, absolutely. For out and about, less so unless using squonk mod. Carrying juice bottles and dripping while driving/walking isn't practical. Many vapers use RDAs at home, pods when mobile. Squonk mods solve portability issues with built-in juice bottle feeding RDA automatically.
RDTA Tank FAQ
RDTA combines the RDA deck on top with the tank below. Wicks hang down into the tank drawing liquid up. Gets RDA-quality flavour with tank convenience. Not quite as good as pure RDA for flavour or RTA for capacity, but excellent compromise. Genesis-style tanks are technically RDTAs too.
RDTA has a build deck above the tank with wicks dropping down. RTA has a deck within the tank chamber with wicking ports. RDTAs are easier to build (RDA-style deck) but trickier to wick (getting tails right length). RDTAs typically offer better flavour but are slightly more prone to leaking.
RDA-level flavour with tank convenience. Easy building on a spacious deck. Can drip like RDA when the tank is empty. Often cheaper than equivalent RTAs. Side airflow doesn't get blocked by over-dripping. Great for those wanting RDA experience without constant dripping.
Building is easy - same as RDA. Wicking is challenging - tails must reach the tank but not block juice flow. Too short causes dry hits, too long causes flooding. Each RDTA wicks differently, requiring specific technique. YouTube tutorials essential. Expect failures while learning.
DJV RDTA (Limited Editions), Nitrous RDTA (Flavour), Steam Crave Aromamizer Titan V2 (capacity), Aromamizer Plus V4 (Mesh Deck Option). Most £25-60. Less popular than RTAs so fewer options, but cult following among enthusiasts.
Few RDTAs designed for MTL as the design naturally suits DTL airflow. Some restrict airflow enough for restricted DTL but true MTL rare. Cthulhu Hastur works for MTL. Generally wrong atomizer type for MTL - get dedicated MTL RTA instead.
70% VG minimum, 80/20 optimal. Thick liquid prevents leaking through wicks into the deck. Thin liquid floods the deck through wicks. 3-6mg nicotine standard. Wicking must match liquid - dense wicking for thin juice causes dry hits. Most RDTA users stick to high VG.
More prone than RTAs if wicked poorly or left on side. Wicks create a direct path from tank to deck. Modern designs minimise this with better wick positioning. Keep upright when not using. Don't overwick blocking flow. Once technique mastered, leaking minimal.
Every 3-7 days like other rebuildables. RDTAs can be rewicked without emptying the tank if careful - remove deck with tank attached, pull old cotton up and out, feed new cotton down. Handy feature when the tank is full of expensive liquid.
Less popular than dedicated RTAs or RDAs but maintain a hobbyist following. Those who master them swear by them. Fewer new releases as the market focuses on RTAs and mesh. Still an excellent choice for the right user. Squonk mods reduced appeal somewhat by solving the RDA convenience issue.
Boro Bridge FAQs
A Boro bridge is a rebuildable atomiser insert (RBA) fitting inside Boro tanks used in AIO devices like Billet Box, XR-80, or Cthulhu AIO V2. Replaces stock coil heads with rebuildable deck. Turns convenient AIO into a rebuildable setup. Named after the Boro tank glass standard they fit.
No. While most follow the Billet Box standard, compatibility varies. Some bridges are designed specifically for certain devices. SXK bridges are generally universal. Always check compatibility before purchasing. Device manufacturers usually list compatible bridges. Forums have extensive compatibility lists.
Transform convenient AIO into rebuildable saving money on coils. Customise vaping experience within compact devices. Superior flavour versus stock coils. Coils cost pennies and last weeks. Maintain portability while gaining rebuildable benefits. Popular among enthusiasts wanting the best of both worlds.
Yes, they're among the trickiest rebuildables. Tiny build decks require precision. Wicking must be perfect in confined space. Need steady hands and good eyes (or magnification). Not for beginners - master RTAs first. Reward is exceptional flavour in compact form.
ThunderCloud Requiem (multiple air inserts), The Six By Alexa (versatile configuration), Cthulhu 520 V2 (Stock Coil Adapter), Protocol NERV Bridge Kit (Stock Coil), Odd Job V2 (Unique Off-centred Build Deck). Authentic bridges £20-150, SXK replicas £10-30 perform similarly. Budget Dependable.
Yes, different bridges suit different styles. ThunderCloud Requiem for restricted DTL, Ether V2 for DTL clouds, Cthulhu Spire RBA for MTL perfection. Some are adjustable for both. Match the bridge to your style - trying to force the wrong style is frustrating. Most Boro users own multiple bridges.
Depends on bridge and build. MTL bridges: 50/50 or 60/40. DTL bridges: 70/30 minimum. Small wicking ports mean careful liquid selection is crucial. Thick liquid in the MTL bridge causes dry hits. Thin liquid in the DTL bridge causes flooding. Match liquid to bridge design.
Every 3-7 days typically. Small cotton volume saturates with sweetener faster. Changing vape cotton in Boro bridges fiddly due to confined space. Some bridges allow cotton changes without removing them from the tank. Others require complete removal. Factor convenience into bridge selection.
After initial investment, it’s extremely cheap. Wire and cotton cost pennies per build. Compare to proprietary coil heads at £3-4 each. Break even after 10-15 coil heads. Boro enthusiasts save hundreds yearly. Investment in quality bridges pays off quickly.
The bridge is rebuildable by replacing the coil head. Adapter allows using different coil types (like PnP or GTX coils) in Boro tanks. Adapters offer convenience of stock coils with wider selection. Bridges offer rebuildable benefits. Many users own both for flexibility.
