2nd wick/wire build...wow.

[KillTheNoise]

Well I decided to re-do my wick and wire last night after 2 days of using it. I had 30g kanthal @ 1.3ohm and a 400 ss mesh rolled tight with no hole in the center. There was literally no flavor for some reason, I'm blaming it on my oxidation method (burn/soak in water x3, then juice/burn x3...I used 100% pg) but I could be wrong.

Anyways, I had vaped near 3 tanks ot of it before being fed up. So I decided to up the ohms using 32g kanthal and use 500 ss mesh. For oxidizing this one I used the "jack frost" method I think? Quick burn before rolling, roll with a paper clip for a small hole, juice burn x3 then let her eat.

I wrapped 4 times to get 1.4ohm, so that didn't change really...but the mesh is COMPLETELY different. 100x better. I tasted this flavor (cantemelon from Rawr) from the first vape. Now at 1 1/2 tanks in its getting BETTER!

Its rediculous how something done a little different can completely ruin or awaken these RBAs. Truly fascinating devices...gonna try to wrap a 2.0 ohm coil when I get home from work, but other than having a little trouble wicking (don't know why ) my 2nd try building it was so much better.

Other noobs to this, just keep trying! Don't get frustrated, try different methods, do research...its TOTALLY WORTH IT!

 

[KillTheNoise]

Oh yeah...I forgot to mention how uncomfortable I am leaving off my fill screw. I haven't tested if it leaks (read a vacuum effect prevents that) yet, but I hate leaving it with an open hole to the tank. Any ways around that?

 

[ohnoitsthomas]

I would love to know this too. Also do you have any issues with the top piece coming off easily in your pocket?


Just assuming you are using a Zen like atty.

 

[KillTheNoise]

Damn I forgot to clarify...im using an AGA-T2, and no, the top cap is tight. Perfect fit!

 

[Thrasher]

you may be interested in a look into the unoxidized method for the wicks, a little more work in the setup but the flavor rocks. i think all this quenching and juice makes the wick taste nasty and slows down the wicking.

 

[st0nedpenguin]

you may be interested in a look into the unoxidized method for the wicks, a little more work in the setup but the flavor rocks. i think all this quenching and juice makes the wick taste nasty and slows down the wicking.

A seasoned wick tastes and wicks better, not worse.

The main problem with overoxidizing is much more chance of hotspots.

 

[ricks]

QUOTE, Truly fascinating devices...gonna try to wrap a 2.0 ohm coil when I get home from work, but other than having a little trouble wicking (don't know why ) my 2nd try building it was so much better.

Did you get a 2ohm coil made yet? How will you do this?

 

[KillTheNoise]

QUOTE, Truly fascinating devices...gonna try to wrap a 2.0 ohm coil when I get home from work, but other than having a little trouble wicking (don't know why ) my 2nd try building it was so much better.

Did you get a 2ohm coil made yet? How will you do this?

I posted on your thread.

I wrapped 5 loops of 32awg kanthal a1. around a drill bit then evenly spaced them, came out PERFECT @ 2.1-2.2ohms. Im using it at 4.5-5 volts depending on the juice I have in it.

Check out my previous posts for pics and a performance video I did.

 

[KillTheNoise]

QUOTE, Truly fascinating devices...gonna try to wrap a 2.0 ohm coil when I get home from work, but other than having a little trouble wicking (don't know why ) my 2nd try building it was so much better.

Did you get a 2ohm coil made yet? How will you do this?

I posted on your thread.

I wrapped 5 loops of 32awg kanthal a1. around a drill bit then evenly spaced them, came out PERFECT @ 2.1-2.2ohms. Im using it at 4.5-5 volts depending on the juice I have in it.

Check out my previous posts for pics and a performance video I did.

The thread is "This unoxidized mesh thing"