Genesis Atomizer – What is it in Vaping?

Definition

A Genesis Atomizer is a rebuildable tank atomiser (RTA) that combines a stainless-steel deck with a surrounding glass tank or metal reservoir sitting directly beneath the coil. Wick material—usually stainless-steel mesh or rolled cable—runs vertically through the coil and down into the tank, feeding e-liquid by capillary action. Designed for flavour purists, the Genesis style delivers saturated, warm vapour from a user-built coil while offering the convenience of 3–6 mL e-liquid storage. It sits between a traditional dripper and a modern Sub-Ohm Tank”>sub-ohm tank, giving advanced Australian vapers full control over resistance, wicking and airflow.

Technical Details

How It Works

E-liquid travels up the wick via capillary action and gravity, meeting a coil mounted horizontally across two posts. Air enters through side or bottom airflow slots, passes over the coil, and exits through a 510 DripTip“>drip tip. Because the wick is constantly fed from below, dry hits are rare once wicked correctly.

Typical Specifications

• Tank capacity: 3–6 mL
• Deck diameter: 20–22 mm
• Post configuration: 2-post or 3-post with gold-plated screws for conductivity
• Wiregauge range: 24–30 AWG Kanthal, Ni80 or SS316L
• Resistance range: 0.3–1.2 Ω (single coil)

Variations

Modern “Genesis-style” atomisers include top-fill, juice-flow control and hybrid 510 positive pins. Older Russian and Chinese clones remain popular for Mod“>mechanical mod users chasing classic aesthetics.

Usage & Tips

• Wicking: Roll stainless-steel mesh tightly to avoid gurgling or flooding; torch oxidise to prevent shorts.
• Coil placement: Position the coil 1–2 mm above the deck and directly over the wick channel for best flavour.
• Cleaning: Rinse deck and tank weekly to remove sweetener gunk; replace wick every 7–10 days.
• Safety: Always check resistance on an Ohm Meter”>ohm meter before firing; avoid over-tightening the glass tank to prevent cracking.

History & Context

The first Genesis Atomiser appeared on E-Cigarette-Forum in 2010, created by Swedish modder “Raidy.” Its “genesis” name signalled a rebirth of flavour in early vaping. While modern RTAs have eclipsed it in convenience, the Genesis niche persists among Australian hobbyists who value craftsmanship and nuanced tobacco or dessert notes.