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Some more factors playing into Wicking in a Genisis not yet mentioned here:
I've noticed it accidentally before, but petar k pointed it out in his method of a slightly loose coil on the wick. It really does cut down the gunk on the coil problem quite a bit. I've done it on the last two atty builds on purpose and it vapes much cleaner than a 'snug' wrap.
- Difference in pressure between chamber and tank when taking a drag draws juice up.
- Temperature difference between chamber and tank thanks to the coil.
- Presence of gunk on the coil interfering with flow of liquid due to clogged pores.
I've noticed it accidentally before, but petar k pointed it out in his method of a slightly loose coil on the wick. It really does cut down the gunk on the coil problem quite a bit. I've done it on the last two atty builds on purpose and it vapes much cleaner than a 'snug' wrap.
Some more factors playing into Wicking in a Genisis not yet mentioned here:
- Difference in pressure between chamber and tank when taking a drag draws juice up.
- Temperature difference between chamber and tank thanks to the coil.
- Presence of gunk on the coil interfering with flow of liquid due to clogged pores.
I've noticed it accidentally before, but petar k pointed it out in his method of a slightly loose coil on the wick. It really does cut down the gunk on the coil problem quite a bit. I've done it on the last two atty builds on purpose and it vapes much cleaner than a 'snug' wrap.
Excellent points Asdaq...one of the reasons why I had/have misgivings with a super tight (little to no tube hole) roll is because on my old Frankengenny (with the clear vape chamber tube) was when I drew on it I could see I was getting the "drinking straw" effect "aiding" the wicking...or more accurately "in addition to" the wicking...by running a short wick that just extended above past the highest coil wrap I could see juice come up the center hole which then ran down onto the coil...this is of course a fine balance between awesome and over juicing but if you know your gear I find this pretty effective...requires a "touch" not dis-similar to squonking...
Some more factors playing into Wicking in a Genisis not yet mentioned here:
- Difference in pressure between chamber and tank when taking a drag draws juice up.
- Temperature difference between chamber and tank thanks to the coil.
- Presence of gunk on the coil interfering with flow of liquid due to clogged pores.
I've noticed it accidentally before, but petar k pointed it out in his method of a slightly loose coil on the wick. It really does cut down the gunk on the coil problem quite a bit. I've done it on the last two atty builds on purpose and it vapes much cleaner than a 'snug' wrap.
I agree with you, many other factors, I was just referring to the pure wicking (capillary action), there are many other factors, including gravitational flow from all the tipping we do. I have an air vent hole on all my genesis so don't have the differential pressure.
I agree Quig but even without the center hole sucking has a straw affect on the wick, roll a wick without a hole stick it in a glass of water and suck on it and you will draw water. A large center hole is pretty hard to valve and control, everyone sucks different, lol In other words all kind of suckers in this world.
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Presence of gunk on the coil interfering with flow of liquid due to clogged pores.
For some reason my wicks seem to improve with a little gunk, the gunk seems to hold juice and stay wet. have never tested gunk to check its porosity but have a feeling it could aid under the coil and hinder if it starts covering the coil,
For some reason my wicks seem to improve with a little gunk, the gunk seems to hold juice and stay wet. have never tested gunk to check its porosity but have a feeling it could aid under the coil and hinder if it starts covering the coil,
Is there another way to oxidize the wick? The torch method seems to contribute to carbon build-up. I was thinking of some sort of acid bath. But what kind of acid would do the trick?
why a different way, it takes 5 minutes and the wick made lasts for months...
I"m not so sure about the gunk and wicking either, but I've been getting rid of it much sooner since the wick materials thread came up. A year ago I would leave it as long as it still performed well, maybe 2-3 months, now I freshen up every 2-3 days if it is noticed.
I must be over torching it then. It becomes quite brittle. I don't cool it in water either.
cut to size, torch (in the blue flame) both sides (all together I would say 2 to 3 minutes), keep that torch moving around, don't hold it to one spot too long, fold a mm, roll and torch again all parts really well, again don't keep it at one spot. Take some liquid and burn it on the wick a couple of times. don't use any water. the mesh should end up dark grey and hard to the touch.
Just received #500 from the meshcompany, they included two free sheets of #500, ready to rock and roll
Ck the two extra to be sure they are not 400, most of us have been receiving one #500 and two 400.Just received #500 from the meshcompany, they included two free sheets of #500, ready to rock and roll
the are labeled as #500, all three and I have called them, they confirmed
one sheet says #500
the two others #500F and the F stands for Free
one sheet says #500
the two others #500F and the F stands for Free
yeah, me two. Ok made my first #500 mesh, let me break it in a little, first signs are good....
on the free sheets: I hope they include the #500 freebies as standard when ordering #500
on the free sheets: I hope they include the #500 freebies as standard when ordering #500
Last night I rolled a 70mm 3/32 dia #500 wick with no center hole. Did not use a paper clip. 8/9 wraps 32g A1 3ohms. This video is breaking it in at 3.7V.
I have been vaping the 70mm wick for a few hours and it is great. No spitting juice without the center hole. As with other #500 wicks I am finding my sweet spot at a lower voltage than with the #400.
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