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  1. Papa Lazarou

    Resistance Wire - Kanthal/Nichrome

    There isn't really an answer to that as there are lots of variables and it depends how much room you have to make a the coil. If you have an atty with not much room available like a Bulli A2 or similar, then a 2.5-3 ohm coil of 34 ga. Kanthal would run fairly cool. If you had something like a...
  2. Papa Lazarou

    Nickel NR wire vs. Silver NR wire

    The non resistance wire is not supposed to be particularly hot - it's job is to pass the current without heating up. The resistance wire gets hot. So really I doubt it matters. FWIW to vaporize nickel you would need extremely high temperatures which you are not going to see in an atomiser...
  3. Papa Lazarou

    Hi there, thanks for letting me know, I'm glad you like it :)

    Hi there, thanks for letting me know, I'm glad you like it :)
  4. Papa Lazarou

    Resistance Wire - Kanthal/Nichrome

    Agreed, especially on SS mesh wick. In my experience, the slightest 'short' or 'hot spot' will pop nichrome, while kanthal can take a lot more abuse, so you can make adjustments to get rid of the hot spot. On silica wicks, nichrome does the job just fine though. One advantage is I find it's a...
  5. Papa Lazarou

    Explain the benefits of an RBA to me.

    You can get dripping atties, big and small tanks, some that are effectively a rebuildable cartomizer (like the Spheroid). You can even get them that use old school filler cartridges, eGo-T cartridges, or that can be fed through the bottom on a juice feeder mod. RBA just means rebuildable...
  6. Papa Lazarou

    Explain the benefits of an RBA to me.

    Good quality silica wick doesn't burn, doesn't (IMO) have it's own taste, carries liquid well and is easy to use. Some people have health concerns about it, because it is a fibre that the body can't break down. But it's what all the Chinese pre-built atties and carto's use, as well as being...
  7. Papa Lazarou

    Cobra (or any Genesis) Air Hole Expansion

    Hmm according to the maker ("thescot" from Siam Mods) the stock hole is 1mm. It looks like a 1mm hole like my DID small hole cap has got, but it has a tighter draw which I guess is due to the thicker metal in the cap on the Cobra. EDIT remembered I do have a set of gauges, for gap setting on...
  8. Papa Lazarou

    Cobra (or any Genesis) Air Hole Expansion

    Another issue that can affect it is air hole alignment. It needs to be directly aligned with the wick. It's common knowledge but just in case your friend is not aware of it... With my Cobra if the air hole is too far away from the coil it results in low vapour and a nasty intense throat hit...
  9. Papa Lazarou

    Apparently I "Just dont get it" mesh oxidation.

    Gold and silver are very good conductors. Silver is used for wiring and connectors are often gold plated to make them look nice and corrosion resistant. Juice isn't conductive (at the sort of voltages we use anyway). If it was, it would always short out your atty no matter what type wick you...
  10. Papa Lazarou

    Kanthal vs Nichrome

    This is of course true - iron, sodium, magnesium, calcium, potassium etc. etc. are metals that are essential nutrients, but potentially toxic in large enough amounts. Metals like nickel, copper, zinc and chromium have roles in trace amounts but again are toxic in larger amounts. Aluminium...
  11. Papa Lazarou

    Battery question

    It's been short circuited so it has possibly drained too far to take a charge now. Once they go below a certain voltage they are dead and unable to be recharged. And they should certainly not be used if the plastic wrapper is melted or damaged or if any other damage is visible. I think with...
  12. Papa Lazarou

    Kanthal vs Nichrome

    Well to have any effect it would have to get into the body somehow. To vaporise aluminium would need temperatures far in excess of anything you'd see a coil get to. I think if you are going to take in aluminium it's more likely to be from food stored in cans made of it etc. All metals are...
  13. Papa Lazarou

    The DID atomizer safe?

    I would prefer stainless, mainly because it doesn't blacken up easily as much as anything else. Current DID's are all stainless and there's the option to upgrade old models with parts from the site - full set stainless steel did As for it being a health risk, I don't know. Brass can contain...
  14. Papa Lazarou

    A7 short on REO Grand

    Sometimes a dodgy connector on an RBA can cause shorts. Example here - http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/reos-mods/326612-era-atomizer-please-read.html
  15. Papa Lazarou

    genesis type attys, question about the oxidation

    There's lots of different designs. Generally I think top feed designs where the coil is underneath the tank (e.g. the Genisis LV2) will give a cooler vape than a bottom fed design. Also the ones with a smaller atomisation chamber (e.g. DID mini) are likely to be hotter.
  16. Papa Lazarou

    Ready for a Mod--I think!

    Hi LOPCG. The manufacturers of the Kick recommend it is used with resistances between 1.3 and 3.0 ohms. That means low resistance and most standard resistance atomizers or cartomizers. You do not want high voltage ones though as these are normally higher than 3 ohms. How it works is you set...
  17. Papa Lazarou

    Genesis atomizers and nicotine content...

    I don't feel the need to lower my nicotine with a gennie. I used 18-24mg before and still do. And probably use the same amount overall too. But while on a 306, carto or silica wick based rebuildable I can tolerate 36mg for short sessions, I find it a painful experience with a gen. Just...
  18. Papa Lazarou

    coil wraps and mechanical mods

    Obviously the resistance for a given number of turns of a coil depends on the width of the wick, as well as the wire thickness, so it's highly variable. So yes, get a meter and make sure to measure resistance before you attempt firing it. The Kick works well for me with Genesis mods. Some may...
  19. Papa Lazarou

    Noob question: What type of tanks to use with Boge Carto's

    There's quite a few available. I can't comment on if any are better than others, but obviously there's different material choices and some have a more elaborate design than others, and of course different price ranges. Performance wise as long as they don't leak they should all be the same as...
  20. Papa Lazarou

    EU Health Commissioner Dalli resigns over Swedish snus scandal, proposed e-cig sales ban

    Anti-smoking campaigners accuse tobacco lobby after break in at offices of European Smoke Free Partnership and European Public Health Alliance - Anti-smoking campaigners accuse tobacco lobby after office break-in | World news | guardian.co.uk They are accusing the tobacco lobby of dirty tricks...
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