Nautilus RBA Rebuildable Coil Head

[Toby]

Nautilus RBA Rebuildable Coil Head

The VVTF nautilus RBA Deck is the world’s first newly designed Rebuildable Atomizer Coil Head made for the Aspire nautilus & Nautilus Mini tank clearomizers.

Compatibility: Aspire Nautilus, Nautilus Mini and Beyond Vape Silo
(We feel pretty sure that it s not compatible with the Triton Mini, as it looks like it will flood.)

 

[Nimaz]

Ok... I filled up the the deck with extra wick on my previous Ti built, away from the air hole. This wick is not linked to the coil. I put it there just to prevent over floating, pushing it to the side holes with a needle so I can see some wick there. Got a powerful vape in TC, no gurgling whatsoever... It's a working quick fix, although I thing that if the wick going through the coil can be pouch down to these holes, the result would be better. It's not bad at all... as I'm puffing on it... It's getting a bit weaker now but it seems that I can work my way around that little nice piece of engineering. Still work in progress but it's not so bad actually.

Edit just to say that I'm having a good vape on it.. The build can be improved a bit but I'm enjoying it so far.

 

[Wheats]

Well, I still owe everyone here an update[emoji1]... Maybe Friday!

Thanks for the tips that will be very helpful when I build it again. Mine did seize to the chimney when I took it apart the other day.

Update. I'm not spending any more time on this. I'm done. The kanger mini rba it hitting massive flavor and the derringer is fantastic. I'm keeping my nautilus minis for stealthy vaping. Perfectly happy buying coils on occasion over building on this tiny, ill-designed mistake that requires tank modification.

 

[Wheats]

Ordered and shipped. Patiently waiting.


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[Wheats]

I ordered a couple of them... still waiting. I hear you with these tiny screws. They are a pain in the... I experienced that with other rebuildable coils. You'll get your hand on them eventually. I'm just worried about the Ti coils that I am buiding though. Also, I've been rebuilding the commercial coils for the Nautilus Mini with some success.

I haven't done any Ti yet. But this morning I had some time and got it built with the stock coil.

Time to wick and commence testing.



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[Nimaz]

Well I got my seals in the mail. When I get some time I'm going to revisit this.


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I've finally received minds, 2 of them with the seals a couple of weeks ago... I found these disappointing because I have constant liquid leaks through the air hole... Liquid in my mouth to start with so I put it away since then... Staidly on my Kayfun. Looking at my built Nautilus Mini now and no gap at the base but still gurgling puffs. I may be missing something but no satisfying at all from my angle. The factory coils that I rebuilt worked much better so far. Please, tell me if you have better performances. I'm thinking that I may need to push the wick down the side holes to prevent the deck over floating ...

 

[Wheats]

Try putting the wire in there in the opposite direction so when you tighten the screws its not pushing the wire out from under the screw. Hope that makes sense.☺

Will do. I guess I've been wrapping on such huge bases for so long the direction didn't matter! Thanks for the reminder! Will try tomorrow and post results.


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[Nimaz]

I was enjoying my vape so far until I decided to change my wick... I noticed before that the coil like to stay screw to the chimney rather than the base. I've been using a little tool to unscrew the coil from the chimney because my big fingers cannot get in there. Except that this time, the glass tank broke from the top... I think this happened because of the thick top seal added and the not so gentle way I handled the issue. So I'm back to my Kayfun until I order a glass replacement glass. It was good though.... the vape was like it should be with the Nautilus Mini, smooth, warm and tasty.

 

[Wheats]

Sweet! Excited to try it out!


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[Wheats]

So, looks like it is not properly sized to fit in the nautilus mini as advertised. There is quite a gap between the bottom and the glass.

Boo. It vapes. But I am not comfortable with the gap.

I'm done with it.


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[Wheats]

As for wraps. I used the coil it came with. Probably 30ga kanthal. 6 wraps. I can't imagine the screws able to pin down anything thicker than 30. I have to say the couple of hits I took on it were superior than a stock head. But given that gap I can't go for that.


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[Wheats]

It now comes (as of today) with a thick top seal included for use with the Mini Nautilus (see video).
The seal / washer is inserted at the top between the glass and the metal bell housing.



If anyone who bought the Nautilus RBA from us that didn't get one of these extra seals for the Mini Nautilus, and requires one, please contact us to be sent one FOC.

Thanks. I will contact. Any advice on building? Had a hard time trapping the the ends under the screws.


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[Wheats]

Well I got my seals in the mail. When I get some time I'm going to revisit this.


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[Vinnybagodoughnuts]

I haven't done any Ti yet. But this morning I had some time and got it built with the stock coil.

Time to wick and commence testing.



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Try putting the wire in there in the opposite direction so when you tighten the screws its not pushing the wire out from under the screw. Hope that makes sense.☺

 

[Toby]

Just noticed this post here on UKV, that gives some tips -
RBA for Nautilus where can i find one

It is fiddly to build on

I found I had to take my 0.20mm or 0.25mm (MAX) kanthal:

wrap around the first post twice, tighten down securely
Then wrap the coil around the 2mm rod or mini blue screwdriver - making 3 or 4 turns
Then half wrap the leg under the other screw

So I was building the coil in place - like we used to do on a genny with a mesh wick - the screwdriver is of course solid to build around

Even then the second screw-down can slip off - I think 0.20mm kanthal was slightly easier

Another problem I get i unscrewing the chimney - it binds like a ....**d

On the positive side - it vapes very well when you get the wicking right - and the coil lasts a long time (thankfully)

Personally I think the new Clapton coils for the Mini Triton / Nautilus are just as good, last as long and are flap free

 

[Vinnybagodoughnuts]

Again it looks to me like they are trying to wrap the screws backwards. It is always easier to get the screw to capture the wire when you wrap it in the proper direction. Thanks for the link Toby.☺

 

[Nimaz]

Haven't touch that built in weeks now.... Still enjoying my vape with Kayfun. I'm a bit hesitant to get back to it from my last try because it was too nasty for my taste... Looking at my Nautilus Mini with that build with the now old juice that I put in there. I still think that I need to push my wick down to the holes to avoid over-floating. I'll give it another try and get back to you folks. I put a 26g Ti coil in there running TC exclusively.

 

[Wheats]

Just noticed this post here on UKV, that gives some tips -
RBA for Nautilus where can i find one

Well, I still owe everyone here an update[emoji1]... Maybe Friday!

Thanks for the tips that will be very helpful when I build it again. Mine did seize to the chimney when I took it apart the other day.

 

[subwayaznm]

Neat little upgrade for an already good tank. Too tiny for these old hands though

 

[Toby]

Back in stock

Tip:
If you have trouble fixing the wire to the screws, it's easier to use thinner gauge wire like 0.15mm or 0.2mm.