Advantages?

[jasper89]

Hi I've been watching a few videos and a lot of people are switching/using cotton wool instead of a wick ?

I have a kanger mini protank 3 and just wondering what the advantages of using cotton wool is ?

 

[The Ocelot]

The draw over silica is better wicking and taste, although a lot of people are now using Cellucotton (brand) rayon. I can taste the rayon for the first few drags, but I am getting over it as it has been lasting longer for me than cotton wicks.

 

[jasper89]

So I can't just use normal cotton Wool you buy for children ? It's totally different stuff ?

 

[The Ocelot]

So I can't just use normal cotton Wool you buy for children ? It's totally different stuff ?

Yes you can use it, but many people have been using high end cotton pads, like Koh Gen Doh, which is for make-up removal. KGD has longer fibers and is said to be more pure. I used regular cotton (wool) without problems, except for a "cottony" taste for the first few drags.

 

[jasper89]

Right ok I'll give it a go I'll get back to ya tell ya what I think , watch this space

It's all very confusing lol especially wen ure just used to buying things and using as is , and now all this nodding is here

 

[The Ocelot]

Right ok I'll give it a go I'll get back to ya tell ya what I think , watch this space

It's all very confusing lol especially wen ure just used to buying things and using as is , and now all this nodding is here

Yes, it can be confusing! Keep in mind that cotton plumps when it gets wet, so less is more when using it as wicking material since too much can choke the coil.

 

[jasper89]

Ok and another question what's the best wire to get to do a nano coil or which ever coil is the best ?

Can ya get it from local hardware store or have to be online?

 

[The Ocelot]

Ok and another question what's the best wire to get to do a nano coil or which ever coil is the best ?

Can ya get it from local hardware store or have to be online?

You don't want wire from a hardware store. You want Kanthal, which is a resistance wire. It's been awhile since I rebuilt Protank heads, but I think I used 30g wire, or maybe 28g. I suggest you check out the videos again for build suggestions.

 

[bewlay]

Go for it. I've been making my own cotton wicks with plain cotton balls for while now, on my protank2 and mini pt 2. Far superior flavour in my opinion, and very easy and cheap to do.

 

[jasper89]

Go for it. I've been making my own cotton wicks with plain cotton balls for while now, on my protank2 and mini pt 2. Far superior flavour in my opinion, and very easy and cheap to do.

Do you rebuild your coils aswwll then ?

 

[jasper89]

You don't want wire from a hardware store. You want Kanthal, which is a resistance wire. It's been awhile since I rebuilt Protank heads, but I think I used 30g wire, or maybe 28g. I suggest you check out the videos again for build suggestions.

Ok bud I'll have a look up on it and order some

 

[gpjoe]

I always send folks to this link. It is the best way to rebuild Kanger ProTank coils, IMO. Very simple and it works.

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/tips-tricks/463771-protank-cotton-rebuild-way-i-do.html

And I use regular organic cotton balls. It works great.

 

[jasper89]

So do I have to buy kanthal online or can I go out to a shop and buy it I'm in the UK by the way

 

[DoubleEwe]

So do I have to buy kanthal online or can I go out to a shop and buy it I'm in the UK by the way

You might be able to find it in a vape shop if you have one near you, I am not sure where you would find Kanthal in it's natural surrounding (wire shop??).

As for buying it online, there is only one place that is reliable, fast shipping and decent product range along with being reasonably priced...

http://www.vape-atomizer-mesh.com/products/Kanthal-A1-Heat-Resistance-Wire.html

They have the complete range of Kanthal gauges along with some other bits and bobs, such as the fancy cotton for wicks etc.

For Protank rebuilds I would use either 32AWG or 30AWG, the space is limited and you probably want to keep the resistance around the 2ohm mark.

 

[rondasherrill]

Since OP is in the UK, here is a good site to order from: Resistance Wire - Cloud 9 Vaping

EDIT: Depending on where you are in the UK, this might be of interest to you: http://www.cloud9vaping.co.uk/epage...ath=/Shops/yxve46fvrnud/Categories/Collection

EDIT2: DoubleEwe's link is a UK website, and cheaper, so probably better to go with that one. I will leave up my link in case you want a local website for good hardware.

 

[DoubleEwe]

Since OP is in the UK, here is a good site to order from: Resistance Wire - Cloud 9 Vaping

EDIT: Depending on where you are in the UK, this might be of interest to you: Click & Collect - Cloud 9 Vaping

My post was for a site in the UK.

Cloud 9 vaping is far more expensive than the vape mesh company.

 

[jasper89]

Cheers people I'll keep you all posted on what I do need to get my self one of them ohm metres I think aswell ?

 

[rondasherrill]

Cheers people I'll keep you all posted on what I do need to get my self one of them ohm metres I think aswell ?

If you are rebuilding, then an ohm meter is an absolute must have, for your own safety.

 

[jasper89]

Cheers bud

 

[bewlay]

Do you rebuild your coils aswwll then ?

no,not yet but i intend to. doesnt seem to bee too tricky from whhat ive seen.