Crown RTA wicking

[Zombo]

Please help me understand how to properly wick this thing before I throw it in the garbage. I just got a Black edition Crown yesterday and It's been nothing but trouble.

The first time I wicked it by bunny-earring the cotton, putting the chamber base down and then pushing the cotton down over the juice holes so that the side of the wick shows through. This got me non-stop dry hits.

The next time, I cut the wick shorter and wet it before re-seating the chamber base. It mushed nicely against the wall of the chamber and I could see the side of the wick through the juice holes. This seemed to work fine, but I started getting intermittent dry hits.

I saw someone using what they called an "S" wick, and I'll probably try that next, but it just looks like a horizontal version of the first method I listed.

Another Youtuber says you should cut the wick so short that the ends are visible in the holes. Won't this cause flooding? I use a high PG juice, btw. Also, I'm using Ti in TC mode. I have only been doing TC for a few weeks, but I have been using my Lemo Drop at .29 Ohms and 80J with zero issues.

So I would like to hear about your wicking methods because I want to like this tank, it's well made and has features I like.

Also, it has leaked profusely both times I have filled it (even though I closed off the AFC)...any advice? At least you have the option for bottom filling.

 

[vaportester]

Make sure the wick is tight but not too tight, you should be able to pull at the cotton without it crumblin but it should be a tight squueze. Check out variants of the "Scottish Roll" aswell. This is the way I wick

 

[Ryuukon]

Less is more.

Most likely you were getting dry hits because you were packing the wick too tightly. The cotton needs to be loose, fluffy if you will, before juice is applied.

Cotton expands when it gets wet. If the wick is too tight, it has no where to expand to, which restricts juice flow. You can partially overcome this with the S-wick method, though it's not ideal. An S-wick can still be too tight after the cotton gets wet, and even worse, it can sometimes be too much wick and takes too long to move juice to the coil, so chain vaping will still result in a dry hit.

Look up .... Kickers Reviews on Youtube and see how he wicks a Lemo. The technique is a bit more involved, but it works incredibly well and illustrates exactly how a looser wick is more efficient than a tighter one. Just keep in mind that even though he uses a VERY tight wick in the coil at the start, he removes cotton after seating it so that the cotton has room to expand. That is the key. Juice moves along the outside of each fiber of cotton. If the cotton is packed too tightly, it restricts that movement. In many cases, like yours, less is more when it comes to wicking.

Above all, experiment. Some builds work better in some RBAs than others, and some builds work for some people and not for others depending on vaping habits. Just be open minded and willing to spend time with a new RBA to find its quirks and its sweetspot. Flooding isn't the worst thing that could happen, especially with a tank like the Crown. I know it sucks to lose juice, but it won't take long before you dial it in taking the less is more approach.

 

[Zombo]

Thanks for the replies. I saw the .... Kickers video, but never had the need for that method since I never had an issue with dry hits from my Lemo (my flavor of choice happens to be high PG anyway). I'm going to try a proper 'S' wick (as opposed to my vertical S). Also, I will try less cotton....I do tend to use lots of it because I prefer it and my Lemo didn't seem to mind.

Meanwhile, the pre-maid coils kick ..., but I just can't see myself going back to that...it feels like that's taking a step backwards. Maybe I should just stop looking at these hybrid tanks (STM was a big disapointment for me) and just focus on dedicated RTAs. I won't give up on the Crown just yet, however.

 

[zoiDman]

Less is more.

...

I really Tend to Agree with This.

I know it seems Counterintuitive. But Less Cotton is Almost Always better in my Builds than More Cotton.

 

[Ou2mame]

If you're gonna chuck it, I'll take it! Have you tried a pancake? That's usually the fool proof wiki for when I'm having trouble with a tank.

Oh and if it's leaking a lot when filling, it's possible that your dry hits and leaks could be a bad gasket.

 

[Zombo]

Make sure the wick is tight but not too tight, you should be able to pull at the cotton without it crumblin but it should be a tight squueze. Check out variants of the "Scottish Roll" aswell. This is the way I wick

The 'S' wick solved my issue with dry hits.

 

[spookiewon]

Please help me understand how to properly wick this thing before I throw it in the garbage. I just got a Black edition Crown yesterday and It's been nothing but trouble.

The first time I wicked it by bunny-earring the cotton, putting the chamber base down and then pushing the cotton down over the juice holes so that the side of the wick shows through. This got me non-stop dry hits.

The next time, I cut the wick shorter and wet it before re-seating the chamber base. It mushed nicely against the wall of the chamber and I could see the side of the wick through the juice holes. This seemed to work fine, but I started getting intermittent dry hits.

I saw someone using what they called an "S" wick, and I'll probably try that next, but it just looks like a horizontal version of the first method I listed.

Another Youtuber says you should cut the wick so short that the ends are visible in the holes. Won't this cause flooding? I use a high PG juice, btw. Also, I'm using Ti in TC mode. I have only been doing TC for a few weeks, but I have been using my Lemo Drop at .29 Ohms and 80J with zero issues.

So I would like to hear about your wicking methods because I want to like this tank, it's well made and has features I like.

Also, it has leaked profusely both times I have filled it (even though I closed off the AFC)...any advice? At least you have the option for bottom filling.

I have the same problem with leaking if I top fill. As soon as I reopen the air holes, 1/3 of the juice in the tank runs out the air holes. HUGE mess. This happens regardless of if I use the RBA or a stock coil, so it's NOT the RBA. I've just given up, and fill from the bottom. But I'd be interested in hearing if anyone can help with this problem.

As far as wicking goes, I've found a little goes a long way. Rabbit earring left me with way, way too much wicking material. The juice didn't feed at all in most cases. I've also resorted to cutting the wick very short and allowing the ends to show, or even poke out a little, through the holes. This gives me great results, and I don't get leaks. (Unless I fill from the top, but that happens regardless of wicking or whether or not I use the RBA. Sigh.)

I went to the RBA because I like to rewick every time I change flavors.

I love it. I'm using titanium coils with temp control on a iPV D2. The flavor is amazing.

 

[Eatenback2life]

One fix for leaking while filling is bottom filling!!!


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[rangerrobin]

I love the tank with the pre-made coils, but am beyond frustrated with the RBA section! I either get dry hits/too much cotton or flooding/not enough cotton.

The 'S' wick solved my issue with dry hits.

This has yet to work for me.

 

[jackmormon]

Crown+RBA = my favorite tank ever. Definitely the best flavor I have experienced out of ANY atty. My experience is that if you put in enough cotton to prevent leaks when top filling it isn't even close to a decent vape. If you wick for performance, the performance is off the charts but you have to bottom fill. Big deal!

Performance wicking the thing is almost too simple. I keep the coil around 2.5mm in diameter, cut the wicks to the deck, slide the cap on, juice up an go. As long as I bottom fill, zero leaks and consistent performance. I have tried 3mm coils, but end up with too much cotton for effective wicking.

YMMV...I love the thing and have 2 more on the way

Never even bothered to try the stock coils. One of these days.

 

[EDO]

I totally agree with Jackmormon. If you want the max performance out of the crown with the best taste here is how you wick it:



But like Jackmormon mentioned it will leak if you top fill. But bottom filling the crown is just as easy as top filling it so it is no big deal. However if you must top fill then you can add two little bits of cotton on the outside of the rba. They will sit between the rba and the base and help plug the holes when top filling. Again just a little bit of cotton....too much and it will effect the vape.

The S wick method (linked in post #2) is the second best way to wick the Crown. It is much better than the manufacturers suggested way but not as good as the way in the video I linked above. The advantage to the s wicking method is that you can top fill with no problem.

 

[rangerrobin]

I totally agree with Jackmormon. If you want the max performance out of the crown with the best taste here is how you wick it:



But like Jackmormon mentioned it will leak if you top fill. But bottom filling the crown is just as easy as top filling it so it is no big deal. However if you must top fill then you can add two little bits of cotton on the outside of the rba. They will sit between the rba and the base and help plug the holes when top filling. Again just a little bit of cotton....too much and it will effect the vape.

The S wick method (linked in post #2) is the second best way to wick the Crown. It is much better than the manufacturers suggested way but not as good as the way in the video I linked above. The advantage to the s wicking method is that you can top fill with no problem.

Damn, I have never been able to hit it like that with same exact build!
I will try this method when the pre-made coil I have in now needs to be replaced. Thank you!

 

[EDO]

@rangerrobin I get incredible amount of vapor out of the Crown RTA. It beats all my dual coil RTAs in vapor production except for the Cthulhu V2. Wick it like the video and you will be amazed...not only at the vapor production but at the taste as well. Like jackmormon a few post above said I haven't even bothered to try the stock coils. Just remember it will most likely leak if you top fill but bottom filling is just as easy.

 

[rangerrobin]

@rangerrobin I get incredible amount of vapor out of the Crown RTA. It beats all my dual coil RTAs in vapor production except for the Cthulhu V2. Wick it like the video and you will be amazed...not only at the vapor production but at the taste as well. Like jackmormon a few post above said I haven't even bothered to try the stock coils. Just remember it will most likely leak if you top fill but bottom filling is just as easy.

I bought the RBA deck bc even though the pre-made coils rock, I didn't want to buy coils. I've been trying to wick it without dry hits for the past month. If I have to fill from the bottom, I don't care. I just want to be able to hit it like Mike!

 

[Jdurand]

Meanwhile, the pre-maid coils kick ..., but I just can't see myself going back to that...it feels like that's taking a step backwards. Maybe I should just stop looking at these hybrid tanks (STM was a big disapointment for me) and just focus on dedicated RTAs. I won't give up on the Crown just yet, however.

This stops me from getting this tank, above all, this. I just cant go back to buying pre-made coils.

 

[Zombo]

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[Zombo]

This stops me from getting this tank, above all, this. I just cant go back to buying pre-made coils.

It's still great tank, imo, once you get the wicking down. It's not my favorite, but I would still recommend it to someone that's considering it.

 

[Jdurand]

It's still great tank, imo, once you get the wicking down. It's not my favorite, but I would still recommend it to someone that's considering it.

I may still get one some day, I'm just trying to fight shiny-itis for awhile! lol

I just started up some DIY on juice this weekend, so that part of the hobby is taking all my time right now.

 

[izen]

Regarding wicking the Crown RDA; I just haven't gotten it right until today. With all due respect to Darryl (Quest4Vape), his S wicking method didn't work well for me. No doubt, I must've not done it properly. Or maybe I did. The build vaped great for about twenty minutes but I needed to refill and did it from the top. In all fairness, while I never experienced any dry hits, After the refill, the tank did leak profusely from the air holes when I tilted my hand. In retrospect, I realize a bottom refill might've prevented the leak, as the top refill acted to break the vacuum in the tank (or something like that if I understand it correctly).

In the few weeks I've had this tank, it's never leaked on me when using the stock pre-made coils. They are really good but my plan was to fill-in with them and mostly vape the Crown RBA with my own builds. Now, I know with absolute certainty that I can do this, with ease, confidence no dry hits or leaks, thanks to this guy... Big kudos to him !!! Been vaping my Crown RDA for a few hours now. No dry hits, no leaks and I've refilled the tank twice from the TOP. No issues. Maybe this may help some of you who haven't tried this method yet. It works !!!