Built my first RBA... I think I failed.

[ektronik]

So.. I have a Gamma rba. I watched tons of videos today on how to do it. I think I got everything installed correctly and it was at 2.4 ohms last time i tested it. Basic single coil build.. The braided wick that it came with is installed with 2 parts going into the tank, but there's A LOT of wick inside the tank and it's very frayed.. I don't think it is wicking up right and I am getting a strong/faint at times burnt flavor. And the vapor production isn't there.. ( EVEN FOR A SINGLE COIL).

Please help!

I ordered a IGO-L and a AQUA a couple days before this. So I'd like to get my building knowledge up to date before they arrive.

Here are some pictures of my build..

 

[TheVapingNinja]

the Igo L is a much easier platform to build on

 

[ektronik]

Yeah... My first wrap attempt on this would have been PERFECT for an IGO.. Then I took it out and failed on my second attempt.

 

[ektronik]

Does it look correct though?

 

[TheVapingNinja]

what tank is it?

 

[ektronik]

Anyvape Gamma. A clone I am pretty sure.

 

[dice57]

The best way to become competent at building is to check out the http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...271-micro-coils-increase-vapor-flavor-th.html thread. Once you get the nuances down on the micro build, then everything becomes so much easer.

The Aqua is a great rba, but tis a bit more intensive to build and get it correct. Practice builds on your other rba's first until you get your coils down. My current build on the Aqua is a .3 ohm vertical mounted twisted 28 micro coil, with an external hemp fiber wick, and it is a vaping monster. lol.

Often when one experiences dry hits, it is because the wick is to tight inside the coil and choking off the juice. Uneven tension on the coils, or hot spots can produce the same thing.

 

[Keynith]

Try cotton too. Stuff wicks so gooooood

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