nova tank v2 tweaks

**thunderoad02** · 06-15-2012, 05:42 PM

Just got my new Nova tank , v2, and i had read enough positive reviews to warrant a purchase.
Got it today and am using it on my new rev3. Im using the 2.4 ohm at 4 volts. I am getting constant dry hits. I will drip on the top and ill get 2-3 good hits and then its back to dry hits.

has anyone tweaked it at all to get this thing performing any better? The V2 has very short wicks and Ive tried adjusting the wicks, coil, silicone tip , and nothing has worked. All Ive seen is people who have rewicked it, but i dont really want to have to do that.

Has anyone tried to trim the silicone cover slightly to let in more juice? The wicks are saturated on the outside but Im obviously getting dry hits . When I do get a good hit its pretty good.

Hopefully somebody can lend advice, I REALLY dont want to have to go back to my old EMDCC.

**harleydiva** · 06-15-2012, 07:19 PM

Originally Posted by thunderoad02

Just got my new Nova tank , v2, and i had read enough positive reviews to warrant a purchase.
Got it today and am using it on my new rev3. Im using the 2.4 ohm at 4 volts. I am getting constant dry hits. I will drip on the top and ill get 2-3 good hits and then its back to dry hits.

has anyone tweaked it at all to get this thing performing any better? The V2 has very short wicks and Ive tried adjusting the wicks, coil, silicone tip , and nothing has worked. All Ive seen is people who have rewicked it, but i dont really want to have to do that.

Has anyone tried to trim the silicone cover slightly to let in more juice? The wicks are saturated on the outside but Im obviously getting dry hits . When I do get a good hit its pretty good.

Hopefully somebody can lend advice, I REALLY dont want to have to go back to my old EMDCC.

The original Vivi Nova had long wicks, and worked great if trimmed to 3/8 -- 1/2". I trimmed mine, and have never had a dry hit from it.....still using the original 2.4 head. Some vendors got a V2 with short wicks. GV now has the V2.5 which has the long wicks, giving you the option for wick length.

**tj99959** · 06-15-2012, 07:41 PM

With the 2.4ohm head turn the voltage down. I run mine in the 3.4-3.5v range. All those voltage/ohm ratios that we are use to go out the window with Vivi Nova or Stardust type devices. They are not Boge cartos.

**Tiny** · 06-15-2012, 08:00 PM

Originally Posted by tj99959

With the 2.4ohm head turn the voltage down. I run mine in the 3.4-3.5v range. All those voltage/ohm ratios that we are use to go out the window with Vivi Nova or Stardust type devices. They are not Boge cartos.

I got a Vivi Nova yesterday and discovered the same thing. I put on the 2.8 ohm head and have been up using it at 3.7 volts most of the time, 3.8 volts max.

**Dougiestyle** · 06-15-2012, 08:45 PM

I've been re-coiling and re-wicking mine, so my tweaks aren't rlevant if you're not wanting to dissect it. It entailed drilling the slot where the wick passes the wall of the head. I also drilled the head's center/positive pin to open it some for increased airflow. Changing to cotton wick helped the flavor production, too.

I'd suggest investing in some nichrome or Kanthal wire and give it a shot. It's really not too hard to get this thing in a lot better operational condition.

**Flyer** · 06-15-2012, 09:18 PM

Ugh... have two on order and based on Dougiestyle's post, sounds like I'm not going to like them.

**thunderoad02** · 06-15-2012, 09:42 PM

Originally Posted by Dougiestyle

I've been re-coiling and re-wicking mine, so my tweaks aren't rlevant if you're not wanting to dissect it. It entailed drilling the slot where the wick passes the wall of the head. I also drilled the head's center/positive pin to open it some for increased airflow. Changing to cotton wick helped the flavor production, too.

I'd suggest investing in some nichrome or Kanthal wire and give it a shot. It's really not too hard to get this thing in a lot better operational condition.

I tried the 2.8 ohm and that was way worse, couldn't get 1 decent hit from it. So I washed the 2.4 well, and put that one back in. Primed it with some fluid and ... I got several good hits. I thought it had decided to work. After those couple good hits it went back to that disgusting flavor. Tried leaving it upside down for awhile, and got 1 -2 good hits and then horrible.

I think I may try rebuilding it. I really want this thing to work, Im so sick of the taste of carts but I want something that I can fill it and forget it ( love to vape when I'm driving)

@Dougie - I know I have seen people get there wire off ebay, which is fine by me, but where do you get your wicking material? Is it something I have to order online or is there something that I can use at a fabric store? And exactly what wire do i want to use? Resistance heating wire?
I have seen someone talk about drilling the bottom of the wick slots but do you think thats necessary?

Im wondering if the stock coils are just wrapped too tight and are choking the wicking ability.

**twohandedcreations** · 06-15-2012, 10:55 PM

i just cut a "U" shaped slit right over wicks in the silicone piece that sits at the top of the center post and mine works just fine now! No more dry hits and I haven't noticed any flavor issues once I got the juice flow going! I rock mine on a provari around 4.5 vlots!

**Dougiestyle** · 06-15-2012, 11:13 PM

As far as my wick, I found a roll of cotton yarn/string in a drawer. The boys used it for bracelets in Scouts years ago. I guess it came from the craft store or they ordered it online.

Yes, the wire is resistance heating wire. Mine is 36gauge nichrome. Quite a few prefer Kanthal. I just haven't bought any, but will try the Kanthal soon.