Yeah, fair point. Just seems like a bit of a weak spot in what is otherwise a top product (or so everyone seems to be saying).
Anyone here used fasttech.
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Yeah, fair point. Just seems like a bit of a weak spot in what is otherwise a top product (or so everyone seems to be saying).
Pulled the trigger on the KFL, also got a gold plated drip tip (to make the aga look nice when it's on the ba gua).
Added some more silica and wire as i am expecting a fair bit of trial and error before i get things working to my satisfaction. So much for my no spend October.... it was(nt) fun while it lasted
I've gone for the 1mm silica this time as i'm thinking i would rather have 1mm doubled up for a bit more wicking area in the tank than the 2mm, and I'm also guessing that it will be a neater coil with a bit more breathing space if it's wrapped around 2 pieces of 1mm.
Added some more silica and wire as i am expecting a fair bit of trial and error before i get things working to my satisfaction. So much for my no spend October.... it was(nt) fun while it lasted
I've gone for the 1mm silica this time as i'm thinking i would rather have 1mm doubled up for a bit more wicking area in the tank than the 2mm, and I'm also guessing that it will be a neater coil with a bit more breathing space if it's wrapped around 2 pieces of 1mm.
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Well, I took a trashed coil, straightened it out, made a new coil, and then tested the oHm. It was 1.6 oHm according to my eVic. When I heated it up at first, only the left side showed red, so I squeezed it together a bit and then it heated true. I guess I could do it, but I'm thankful that fasttech had pre-made coils I can do on my own regardless
Well, I took a trashed coil, straightened it out, made a new coil, and then tested the oHm. It was 1.6 oHm according to my eVic. When I heated it up at first, only the left side showed red, so I squeezed it together a bit and then it heated true. I guess I could do it, but I'm thankful that fasttech had pre-made coils I can do on my own regardless
I'm actually looking forward to having another go at building coils tonight. Didnt quite get there yesterday, but at least i was close and was really encouraged by the taste more than anything so determined to stick with it
Saying that, if i could just pop out to town and there was a fast tech store i'd be buying the pre-wrapped ones all day long 
I'm actually looking forward to having another go at building coils tonight. Didnt quite get there yesterday, but at least i was close and was really encouraged by the taste more than anything so determined to stick with it
codz,
Did you see my post last night about using a toothpick ?
I did thanks terry yes... i had been using a needle instead last night, so i am guessing similar results? Actually, the toothpick may be a better bet as it's a bit thicker and as ian said, i think i was wrapping the coil too tight and it was choking the wick.
I decided to support ECF today... I've had so much good advice off people on here that it's been worth the £15 already
I did thanks terry yes... i had been using a needle instead last night, so i am guessing similar results? Actually, the toothpick may be a better bet as it's a bit thicker and as ian said, i think i was wrapping the coil too tight and it was choking the wick.
I decided to support ECF today... I've had so much good advice off people on here that it's been worth the £15 already
I keep saying i will become a supporting member, just not got round to it yet. Indeed sir, The toothpick method will give your wick more room to wick up them lovely liquids.
I'll see if i can hunt one down... otherwise i might try a drill bit of about double the width of the needle. I noticed in that vid you showed me of PBusardo, he burnt the wire first too to limit movement, etc... do you do that? I was thinking it could be a good idea as mine had moved a fair bit once some heat had gone through it.
The toothpick is a good idea :/ I've used the needle tip from one of my juice bottles the one time I made a coil right, so now I know to use a toothpick =]
A lot of people anneal there wire before building a coil, some do it to remove any impurities ie machine oil etc, others do it because it softens the wire, making it a bit easier to work with.
Me personally, I have done it in the past but i find just pulsing the coil after building it, works just as well.
I also forgot to mention cody,
Use the ribbon wire when you do your next coil, That stuff is so easy to work with; And you can have the wraps all touching.
Use the ribbon wire when you do your next coil, That stuff is so easy to work with; And you can have the wraps all touching.
I was just using the pulsing method last night too, so i think i'll stick with that
The only downside to the aga and the DDA i bought the other day is i feel they make my protank and vivi nova redundant. Actually, some liquids are fine in the protank, but i've noticed a few that only come alive in the DDA.
I think that's what i used last night... cant remember now... it was .20mm whatever it was!
I think it was .20mm ribbon wire, but got some 32guage kanthal on the way too.
I was just using the pulsing method last night too, so i think i'll stick with that
The only downside to the aga and the DDA i bought the other day is i feel they make my protank and vivi nova redundant. Actually, some liquids are fine in the protank, but i've noticed a few that only come alive in the DDA.
Lol i have got loads of stuff what is now redundant,
It just happens with the progress being made all the time. Tanks move on, and so do we.
Lol i have got loads of stuff what is now redundant,
It just happens with the progress being made all the time. Tanks move on, and so do we.
It had better stop soon... lol
I'm tempted to get a provari over the weekend. I do want it in a certain colour though... no point paying that much and not getting the colour you want. I figure as far as electrical devices go, i should be done for 12 months or so then, and maybe get another mech next year sometimes (probably a REO). Hopefully, the aga and the KFL should keep me happy atty-wise although something like an igo or that octopus that epipeman mentioned would be a nice addittion as the non-rebuildable drippers arent going to last too long.
Or you could go with the trident rda mate,
That is one dripper what kicks like a donkey. It also has variable airhole selections, so you can find your spot. Edit... I bet your provari will be RED.
Or you could go with the trident rda mate,
That is one dripper what kicks like a donkey. It also has variable airhole selections, so you can find your spot. Edit... I bet your provari will be RED.
I think they may be a little expensive for my first RDA... are they the ones that are about £50?
And on the provari.... i do like the red, although i prefer the black, but better yet the blue
(and i see LF have a blue in stock, last one aswell, dammit! may have to pay them a visit in the morning!)Edit: It's not sky blue at least!
Anyways,
Just waiting for my kebab to arrive, so i will be back on later. Good luck with your next build cody.
Just waiting for my kebab to arrive, so i will be back on later. Good luck with your next build cody.
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