Are you done stocking up?

[NolaMel]

I did try to keep all my pieces parts labeled and in the same plastic container as the tank it is for. Thankfully I was rather organized during my stock up I also have a drawer just for Provari and parts. But yesterday I was looking for a coil maker tool and it was not in my coil supplies container so now the hunt is on LOL! I need to practice making coils. It is one of those tools you twist to make one.

If it’s like mine, it came in a little black drawstring bag with the various coil posts and base. I have several of those small plastic three drawer storage “solutions” from wally world I segregate vape stuff in. Build has its own drawer. Started out with just enough to keep in a small cosmetic bag , I swear the stuff multiplies on its own

 

[NolaMel]

I'm not too concerned about batteries to be honest. They were around long before vaping was popular. The sales and use by individuals became more popular with vaping, but they will still be around as long as they are in demand. There's enough vape equipment around, that there will be demand and sales of batteries regardless.

Also, you have 18650 and 21700 capable mods. I'm the same way, you can find several sizes of batteries and switch to a mod that uses them if it takes you a while to find a specific size.

Worst case, I'll buy battery packs for power tools, etc and harvest them.

The hubs just replaced the battery pack for a drill driver... that’s going to be some expensive batteries unless there’s a lot of them in there. I just assumed it was one big rechargeable in there. Almost makes me want to crack one open to see, but I like the hubs and don’t want to see him go to jail for wringing my neck after I murdered his battery

 

[Sugar_and_Spice]

I tried some different juice in the Berserker. Things I like, easy to build, I like those wick juice channels. Flavor is still off for me. I am just not getting full flavor. This is 24, so maybe mini is better?

How far from the air flow is the coil? You may get better flavor by moving the coil a little closer to the air flow. Or if you have it really close already then move it a mm away. Coil placement can affect the flavor.

 

[score69]

Lord, I have a TON of spare parts, o-rings, replacement glass, you name it. None of it organized. Most of it is still in the original packaging it came in, and just added to a parts box.

One of these days, I'll get around to organizing it all. There have been a few times I've bought stuff not realizing I already had some or how much I had, lol. Recently ordered some Kanger Subtank RBAs, and found a baggie with 5 of them in it when I went to add it to my parts box.

That might be a good retirement project for me, assuming I don't need to dig into any of it before then. I've just decided I have way more stuff than I'll even need. I think I'm going to pick up a few DNA 75c and 250c boards and screens and THAT'S IT.

I try to avoid the Shinyitis thread here. I would be willing to try a 12 step program for vape gear addiction if there was one. I just can't seem to stop. I've made it a few days lately without checking for new items at my favorite sites. Been almost a week since I've ordered something....

 

[bnrkwest]

Well no where in sight that little black pouch, not sure where it got too! They are cheap I'll have to buy another one

 

[bnrkwest]

How far from the air flow is the coil? You may get better flavor by moving the coil a little closer to the air flow. Or if you have it really close already then move it a mm away. Coil placement can affect the flavor.

It is pretty close, I think I don't like this new juice, I will try another juice and see how it goes. It does work a bit better after I used it awhile, it is a nice tank, for me it is airier than the Kayfun +

 

[bnrkwest]

Well no where in sight that little black pouch, not sure where it got too! They are cheap I'll have to buy another one

Found it! Yeah! I had the pouch in the box it came in, was looking for a pouch LOL!

 

[Sugar_and_Spice]

It is pretty close, I think I don't like this new juice, I will try another juice and see how it goes. It does work a bit better after I used it awhile, it is a nice tank, for me it is airier than the Kayfun +

Every tank is different. Try gently lifting up on the coil, just a smidge. That should improve any flavor in the tank.

 

[Mowgli]

The hubs just replaced the battery pack for a drill driver... that’s going to be some expensive batteries unless there’s a lot of them in there. I just assumed it was one big rechargeable in there. Almost makes me want to crack one open to see, but I like the hubs and don’t want to see him go to jail for wringing my neck after I murdered his battery

I have some dead 18v Milwaukee battery packs.
I took one apart to see what size. Not 18650's.
Harvesting 18650s from portable packs, laptops or wherever is not recommended.

Expensive would be harvesting them from a Tesla.

 

[Ceejay0875]

Expensive would be harvesting them from a Tesla.

But if we all chipped in...?

 

[NolaMel]

But if we all chipped in...?

But could we stop “stocking up” long enough to pool that much cash???

 

[NolaMel]

I have some dead 18v Milwaukee battery packs.
I took one apart to see what size. Not 18650's.
Harvesting 18650s from portable packs, laptops or wherever is not recommended.

Expensive would be harvesting them from a Tesla.

Glad you did it just to satisfy my curiosity. Pretty sure the hubs would be harvesting parts from ME if I touched any tools back in the shop.

 

[Ceejay0875]

But could we stop “stocking up” long enough to pool that much cash???

Probably not!

 

[leftyandsparky]

Glad you did it just to satisfy my curiosity. Pretty sure the hubs would be harvesting parts from ME if I touched any tools back in the shop.

My 14yr was using my kanthal to launch his rocket.

 

[Fidola13]

The hubs just replaced the battery pack for a drill driver... that’s going to be some expensive batteries unless there’s a lot of them in there. I just assumed it was one big rechargeable in there. Almost makes me want to crack one open to see, but I like the hubs and don’t want to see him go to jail for wringing my neck after I murdered his battery

I never realized there were multiple smaller batteries in those battery packs either.

 

[bnrkwest]

Gee we had 2 Prius, if I had only known before we sold it! LOL

Well I was practicing winding coils, it is pretty easy with all those tools, I am set, maybe I need some SS wire for the future too Not as pretty as pre coiled but still not bad Is there some chart somewhere for coil size and number of wraps = certain resistance??

 

[r055co]

Gee we had 2 Prius, if I had only known before we sold it! LOL

Well I was practicing winding coils, it is pretty easy with all those tools, I am set, maybe I need some SS wire for the future too Not as pretty as pre coiled but still not bad Is there some chart somewhere for coil size and number of wraps = certain resistance??

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[bnrkwest]

Perfect thanks!

 

[r055co]

Perfect thanks!

And for SS wire (any other wire for that matter) stick with Vendors that use genuine Sandvik wire (Sandvik actually invented and holds the patent on Kanthal). The Vendors I use in order of preference are

1. Atomizer Wick
2. Kidney Puncher
3. Temco

 

[bnrkwest]

I watched this refresher video about the Coil Master, such a handy little gadget.