Cottony Wick & Micro-coil

[hna_]

So I tried my hand at my first, micro-coil, which I decided to supplement with my first cotton wick as well. Now, can I call this a micro-coil? I've heard they all have to be touching, which I tried my best to do but they just wouldn't get friendly enough. I am getting much more vapor, and the flavor is definitely changed, I am not familiar enough with the juice to say I can taste different facets of it. And a question about cotton wicks, I'm quite worried about burning it, when I'm low on juice, the flavor will start to fade just like the ekowool I was using previously, correct? I can still use this as a signal to drip more? I don't want to end up unwittingly with a mouthful of toasted cotton because I've been vaping away while gaming, not keeping topped off.

2 ohms @ 11 watts (what I build everything at) is working out well so far

 

[Choc_Addic]

Looks GREAT. You would be an expert I can call.

It is easier to burn as cotton will burn without any forgiveness.

Just re-thread new cotton if that happens.

Cheers

 

[miket2625]

i just built my first to and it works great

 

[Choc_Addic]

New how to micro-coil : A PBusardo Review - Smoktech RDA & Micro Coils! - YouTube

FYI.

 

[Cycles Gladiator]

I should have a spool of wire arrive today or tomorrow, and will be picking up some cotton as well. Can't wait to try my hand at this on my RDA, and then finally revive all those wasted heads I have been collecting.

 

[Dusty_D]

For the Op, what you have wrapped is a nice coil, but is not a true micro coil. A microcoil is usually wrapped around a 1/16 size wrapping element and requires the coils to be touching each other. That is done by firing or torching the coil, and then squeezing them together with either a needle nose pliers or a tweezer while still almost red hot. Don't do it while firing or you will short out the coil.

Once you have enough posts in, visit this thread: http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/rebuildable-atomizer-systems/416271-micro-coils-increase-vapor-flavor-th.html

Tons of information in there, and a lot of experts to guide you.

 

[Kelevra]

It looks pretty good for a first try. I have found a few things that help. Torch the kanthal before wrapping to take out the "springy-ness". The first wrap that you hold with fingers should be backed out (unwrapped) at the end. Squeeze the wraps together on whatever your using to wrap them with and gently tug the ends. Gently take the coil off wrapping tool (I use a blunt needle tips or drill bits depending on device), squeeze the wraps together with tweezers paying attention not to let the wraps overlap especially at the ends; while squeezing the coil torch it until it glows should take a few seconds at least (this will help keep your coils touching). Maneuver the coil back on to drill bit, connect the pos and neg legs; the drill bit will help keep the coil alligned while you move the legs into position.

 

[hna_]

Thanks for the tips guys, I'll definitely give these a go next time!

 

[Mikerachy]

In the words of either pdibs or xobeloot: "less is more"

Less cotton = less waste

Edit: <-- damn you emoticons

 

[mstenbaek]

And may i add micro coils and cotton rocks !! It seems like a better vape at higher ohms = better batterylife. It's super easy to add a fresh wick on the solid coil (just dryburn the coil and its like new again). Cotton wicks like a beast.

 

[eHuman]

Patented 7 step process

1. Remove cotton.
2. Dry burn coil till orange.
3. Release power and quickly but gently compress coils together with needle-nose pliers while coil cools.
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 (or until coils are uniformly touching)
5. Repeat steps 2 and 3 (or until coils are uniformly touching)
6. Repeat steps 2 and 3 (or until coils are uniformly touching)
7. Re-wick with cotton.

 

[josefmistal]

When you guys are saying cotton wicks your not using cotton balls are you?

 

[Cycles Gladiator]

PBusardo was using organic cotton balls that he purchased from walgreens in his review (or at least the ones I bought at walgreens are the exact same). It's been wicking great for me and I like it better than ekowool (what I was using). I'm sure I could get at least 10 wicks from one ball, and an 80 pack is 4 bucks. It's super easy to feed into the coil and change out when needed.

 

[LargeD]

Now I have to try this.

 

[hna_]

Here's my second attempt. 28 gauge this time. Did the pinching while it was still hot and malleable, got them all cozy now. Only downside is the only atty I have that isn't miniature is this garbo itty bitty airhole Smok Octopus. I'll have to punch a hole in the side tomorrow. Is there any danger to filling the stock airhole with solder?