100% Bamboo yarn for wick

[flintlock62]

I understand bamboo wicks better than cotton. My question is where to find 100% bamboo? I've seen with a wool blend. I've also seen bamboo with a silk blend, which is a big no-no. I've seen it too, with a 30% cotton blend, maybe not so bad. Where do I find 100% bamboo?

 

[LucentShadow]

This is what I use:

Aunt Lydia's® Bamboo, Size 10 Crochet Thread

I bought that in natural color at a Michaels (craft) store.

https://www.google.com/search?q=aunt+lydia's+bamboo+crochet+thread+size+10

Looks like Joann Fabrics has it too, or you can order it from many other places.

 

[silversx]

does bamboo burn easily like cotton if coil fires dry?

 

[flintlock62]

Good question! I want to use bamboo because I have a Splitfire tank, and don't see SS mesh as a viable option. Bamboo is allegedly superior to cotton as far as wicking goes. I may try it on my Vivi too.

Awaiting someone's answer to the burning. PLEASE!

does bamboo burn easily like cotton if coil fires dry?

 

[damthisisfun]

Cannot dry burn with cotton, bamboo, hemp, candle wicks, cheese cloth - it will burn and may catch fire....but on the bright side - remove the wick - throw it away - dry burn - add new wick.............you will also see not much gunk will be deposited on the coils.........I used bamboo and cotton yarn - finally moved over to cotton balls (AKA bunny balls) - easy to make wicks, good flavor, cheap.........now only if DIY juice was this simple.....

 

[flintlock62]

Thank you. I guess I'll have to stick with bamboo, or cotton string, at least for the Splitfire rebuild. I may try bunny balls for something like a Vivi, though.

Cannot dry burn with cotton, bamboo, hemp, candle wicks, cheese cloth - it will burn and may catch fire....but on the bright side - remove the wick - throw it away - dry burn - add new wick.............you will also see not much gunk will be deposited on the coils.........I used bamboo and cotton yarn - finally moved over to cotton balls (AKA bunny balls) - easy to make wicks, good flavor, cheap.........now only if DIY juice was this simple.....

 

[damthisisfun]

Sorry for posting that - I later realized yall are into the "real" RBAs - I am an amateur CE2 and CE4 rebuilder - lol. But the same probably holds true for em.........

 

[flintlock62]

Thank you. I guess I'll have to stick with bamboo, or cotton string, at least for the Splitfire rebuild. I may try bunny balls for something like a Vivi, though.

Cannot dry burn with cotton, bamboo, hemp, candle wicks, cheese cloth - it will burn and may catch fire....but on the bright side - remove the wick - throw it away - dry burn - add new wick.............you will also see not much gunk will be deposited on the coils.........I used bamboo and cotton yarn - finally moved over to cotton balls (AKA bunny balls) - easy to make wicks, good flavor, cheap.........now only if DIY juice was this simple.....

 

[silversx]

my thing with cotton is what temp does it need to reach before toxic gases are emitted... it doesn't necessarily have to burn.. i don't want to drip every 2 drags to make sure it's soaking wet

 

[damthisisfun]

Sorry - I dont drip so have no idea - but that is a good ?. Bumbing so an expert can provide more info

 

[TheCatsPajamas]

High desert Vapes has bamboo wick for cheap!

 

[damthisisfun]

Yup - wonder is it is any better than what I got at Michael's - 4 bucks for life time supply - but this looks woven....maybe better.....

 

[flintlock62]

Thanks..........!

High desert Vapes has bamboo wick for cheap!