Built my first coil
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I'll try the bowtie. I wasn't really sure what to do with the wick to be honest, so I just tried to make it look good, I'm a bit of a perfectionist.
How about the amount of wick I used, is it too little, too much, is that preference also? I didn't know if you can jam as much in there as you can or not, or be modest.
How about the amount of wick I used, is it too little, too much, is that preference also? I didn't know if you can jam as much in there as you can or not, or be modest.
With cotton you want to go light on wicking. It should fill the coil but slide through it with little or no resistance. The way I usually teach people is that if your rda is mounted on a mod standing up you should be able to pull the wick out without knocking it over. Also, if you are using loose cotton, like from cotton balls, keep the wicks as short as possible as it tends to just hold liquid and not feed it to the coil. With pads, like Japanese cotton, you can leave them longer without issues, as the fibers are all in the same direction so it actually wicks.
You may have a little much, but its not terrible. You may want to flip the end you have tucked under the coil - and take the side that is not tucked under the and push it toward the other coil - giving your coil more access to the juice.
Really, just play with it, you'll find what works for you
Proper wicking is important for feeding the heating element with enough fluid AND it's important for ensuring sufficient air flow. That part of the equation sometimes gets forgotten. Properly positioning the air intake holes when you put the lid on that sucker affects air flow as well. Surface area of and amount of heat, fluid supply and air supply. Keep those elements balanced and combine it with your nicely displayed attention to detail (good looking first build) and you'll be making some tasty, thick clouds. Of course now you're going to have to start making your own juice. Guzzle-guzzle-guzzle!!! Ha ha.
Of course now you're going to have to start making your own juice. Guzzle-guzzle-guzzle!!! Ha ha.
I agree, I have one of those as well but I do not use it as much as I should. Duly noted.
I have heard conflicting points of view on this, where to position your air intake holes. Is it best to have them positioned at the coils?
That depends on who you ask!
I usually line it up so it gets direct airflow onto the coil. The trick is to play with it and find what you like
I watched a bunch of YouTube builds and copied theirs before forming my own ideas.
Alright so I am having some problems with flavor and my first build. It seems to have lost the flavor kick I had when I first dripped on it. It's only been a day so I don't think its life is up, but it is losing its oomph when it comes to flavor very quickly. I'm guessing this has to do with wick material, how you wick it, air holes, etc etc. I will keep tweaking and messing around with it, but any suggestions are welcome.
EDIT: Oh I also got my new tank today, it is basically a Nautilus with bigger air holes and a wide bore drip tip, but I absolutely love the look of it, especially on the Hana. I guess it's not so bad having 3 Nautilus' in my arsenal and one rebuildable. I am putting my wallet away for a while!!! So please, no one give me any ideas!
EDIT: Oh I also got my new tank today, it is basically a Nautilus with bigger air holes and a wide bore drip tip, but I absolutely love the look of it, especially on the Hana. I guess it's not so bad having 3 Nautilus' in my arsenal and one rebuildable. I am putting my wallet away for a while!!! So please, no one give me any ideas!
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Now you need one of these little beauties. Basically a 3rd hand with 5 different coil sizes and an atty stand built in.
I dont have a use for a coiling jig personally. seems like more hassle than it is worth. I can wrap nicely on a screwdriver or drill bit with no problem, and its less screwing things down an what not.
Not that I'm judging people that use jigs, do what works for you! Just not my cup o' tea.
Not that I'm judging people that use jigs, do what works for you! Just not my cup o' tea.
The big nob on the top of the way it is sitting you wrap one end of the wire around. Those rods get stored under the black rubber plug on the left, and the one you wrap around goes in the hole on the top right, the thumb screw holds it in late. Then you take the loose end of your wire, hold tension and rotate the jig to make a tight coil.. Or wrap your coil around the rod.
Its fun but when I want to blow big clouds and use 20g kanthal it kills my fingers.
I c-clamped a piece of really nice plywood (about 8" x 8" x 1") to the kitchen table. Then c-clamped the drill bit to the board with the smooth end of the bit hanging off the board about an inch or so. Bit is locked down tight. Works great.
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