A neat way to make wicks.

[-KT-]

I saw someone do something like this on YT, and I kind of modified it a little. It's worth a try. Seems to work well for me.

1) Cut a strip of organic cotton. Leave the outer layer ON.

2) Start working the strip "sideways" (across the grain) until it gets wide and looks like gauze.

3) Now work it the other way (with the grain) to elongate it.

4) It will naturally and eventually want to split into two pieces. Let this happen.

5) Now take the two pieces and roll them and stretch them slightly. Put tips on each one.

When you are done you will have very fluffy cotton that has fibers generally all lined in the same direction.

 

[Tonee N]

That's pretty much the way I wick the VV Mesh rda except I use the whole square of cotton.

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[-KT-]

That's pretty much the way I wick the VV Mesh rda except I use the whole square of cotton.

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LOL, yes. I had to get this through a little hole. I am interested in learning more about mesh!

I just started vaping a few weeks ago and already learned how to make simple coils and I am getting ready to start mixing my own juice.

Even with the cost of buying things, I am still spending less than I was on tobacco!




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[Tonee N]

LOL, yes. I had to get this through a little hole. I am interested in learning more about mesh!

I just started vaping a few weeks ago and already learned how to make simple coils and I am getting ready to start mixing my own juice.

Even with the cost of buying things, I am still spending less than I was on tobacco!




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Pull it all apart, roll it back up, cut the ends, and add 7mls of liquid.[emoji6]

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[Gramdogg]

Little tip for you, just buy Muji pads 180 for like $8. Coil Master is just repackaged Muji.
$7.94 Authentic Muji Rectangle Cotton Wick for RBA Atomizers (180-Pack) - 60*50mm at FastTech - Worldwide Free Shipping

 

[-KT-]

Little tip for you, just buy Muji pads 180 for like $8. Coil Master is just repackaged Muji.
$7.94 Authentic Muji Rectangle Cotton Wick for RBA Atomizers (180-Pack) - 60*50mm at FastTech - Worldwide Free Shipping

Yes, thank you - those were leftovers from the coilmaster kit. I have some muji on the way! 180 for 6.99 shipped.

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[bwh79]

Sounds like the "Scottish roll" technique, although it's usually done with a lot more cotton. I do similar with rayon, and, with rayon especially, you really want to cram it in there tight as it can be. The end goal is to get a densely-packed wick, with all fibers running in the same direction. With cotton I'd use a little less, but still a lot.

 

[-KT-]

Sounds like the "Scottish roll" technique, although it's usually done with a lot more cotton. I do similar with rayon, and, with rayon especially, you really want to cram it in there tight as it can be. The end goal is to get a densely-packed wick, with all fibers running in the same direction. With cotton I'd use a little less, but still a lot.

Good to know. It must be the Scots in me, LOL.

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[suprtrkr]

Ditto: I think of that as the "Scottish Roll" wick. I've done it, and built composite wicks using long staple Japanese cotton outside with some short staple Egyptian rolled up in the middle. It was my go-to wick... for about a week and a half. Just as soon as I got good at it, somebody introduced me to rayon and I've never looked back Welcome to the board.

 

[-KT-]

Ditto: I think of that as the "Scottish Roll" wick. I've done it, and built composite wicks using long staple Japanese cotton outside with some short staple Egyptian rolled up in the middle. It was my go-to wick... for about a week and a half. Just as soon as I got good at it, somebody introduced me to rayon and I've never looked back Welcome to the board.

Yes, I am learning how important wicking is. I just came up with this, but I am sure I am not the first.

It's two pieces of cotton rolled together, then split.

The idea is to use the second well in addition to the first well - to feed the coil.

Also, I am learning there's two kinds of wicking. One kind is when you want the juice to travel (wick) - the other kind is when you just want the wicking material to act like a sponge (like in a well).

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[stols001]

Welcome to ECF and glad you are researching building and wicking, it's a great way to learn fast. Tons of techniques you will have to decide what is right for you. Good luck,

Anna

 

[suprtrkr]

Yes, I am learning how important wicking is. I just came up with this, but I am sure I am not the first.

It's two pieces of cotton rolled together, then split.

The idea is to use the second well in addition to the first well - to feed the coil.

Also, I am learning there's two kinds of wicking. One kind is when you want the juice to travel (wick) - the other kind is when you just want the wicking material to act like a sponge (like in a well).

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Just so, which is why I built those composite wicks. The long fiber drew the juice in to the center, where the short fiber held it in close proximity to the coil. Works great, if a PITA to do.

 

[-KT-]

I was reading up last night about rayon and may give that a try as well. I have a couple more RBAs coming from FT.

This is what I am liking about rebuildable tanks.

So many build options.

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[stols001]

I love rayon and vastly prefer it to cotton.

Anna