Morning, Fran. Sorry to be so late, but I had to go to the library bookshop where I do mischief, and then I caught up on my procrastination.
How's the new wick behaving?
How's the new wick behaving?
Eleaf GS Air Fan : Part 2
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honestly, I'm surprised ya'll put up with the work involved with making those continue to work...
I gave it up some time ago with the aspire 'bvc' coils (same design) that annoyed me
I gave it up some time ago with the aspire 'bvc' coils (same design) that annoyed me
So I just cleaned a batch of these GS coils (hot water rinse, vodka soak for 2 hrs, hot water rinse again, dry overnight). They look nice and clean - vape great. I was wondering if anyone knows if this method also removes gunk from the wire coil itself or if it only cleans the wick. I've never taken one apart yet to see.
I was going to use vinegar instead of vodka because I know vinegar will dissolve dirt so I assume it would dissolve gunk from wire too but I didn't because I read a post where someone's coils corroded after the vinegar bath.
I need to make these heads last as long as possible. I know they are relatively inexpensive but it adds up over time. At some point I will try rebuilding just for the experience. Don't laugh! I've seen others do it
I was going to use vinegar instead of vodka because I know vinegar will dissolve dirt so I assume it would dissolve gunk from wire too but I didn't because I read a post where someone's coils corroded after the vinegar bath.
I need to make these heads last as long as possible. I know they are relatively inexpensive but it adds up over time. At some point I will try rebuilding just for the experience. Don't laugh! I've seen others do it
Welcome Bea! Highly recommended blog right here. My advise... thoroughly read and follow these instructions and you can't go wrong. Lots of luck.So I just cleaned a batch of these GS coils (hot water rinse, vodka soak for 2 hrs, hot water rinse again, dry overnight). They look nice and clean - vape great. I was wondering if anyone knows if this method also removes gunk from the wire coil itself or if it only cleans the wick. I've never taken one apart yet to see.
I was going to use vinegar instead of vodka because I know vinegar will dissolve dirt so I assume it would dissolve gunk from wire too but I didn't because I read a post where someone's coils corroded after the vinegar bath.
I need to make these heads last as long as possible. I know they are relatively inexpensive but it adds up over time. At some point I will try rebuilding just for the experience. Don't laugh! I've seen others do it
Recoiling The GS Air | E-Cigarette ForumThanks Fran and IMR! I am saving them and I dowloaded that video you suggested IMR a while ago. Lots of posters poo-poo recoiling them but that wont stop me.
But what about my question about the gunk. Either of you know? And from whatI've read here dry-burning them cant be done right?
But what about my question about the gunk. Either of you know? And from whatI've read here dry-burning them cant be done right?
I never had any luck with cleaning coils nor had the desire to use them after they were thoroughly gunked. I've even tried to use the ultrasonic cleaning machine on them and didn't get great results. I DIY nothing but clear juices now and it seems to have cured that syndrome.
They can be dry burnt if you care to but carefully. Just pulse your power button.If mine are gunked that bad,I just recoil.
So I just cleaned a batch of these GS coils (hot water rinse, vodka soak for 2 hrs, hot water rinse again, dry overnight). They look nice and clean - vape great. I was wondering if anyone knows if this method also removes gunk from the wire coil itself or if it only cleans the wick. I've never taken one apart yet to see.
I was going to use vinegar instead of vodka because I know vinegar will dissolve dirt so I assume it would dissolve gunk from wire too but I didn't because I read a post where someone's coils corroded after the vinegar bath.
I need to make these heads last as long as possible. I know they are relatively inexpensive but it adds up over time. At some point I will try rebuilding just for the experience. Don't laugh! I've seen others do it
hi Bea-FL...
so you need to take one apart - sooner than later -
just do it and get it over with
it is really the only way to get them clean
weather you re-build at that time or not, but at least to clean the wire of gunk (old soft tooth brush your friend)
you'll be impressed by the difference
and that way you know what you're up against about dis-assembly
go for it, use a coil for a little while then tear into it, you'll thank yourself for doing it...
I agree with the above ^^^^^^^^
Okgo for it, use a coil for a little while then tear into it, you'll thank yourself for doing it...
@Bea-FL, are they 1.5 coils? If not, you probably won't have any luck rebuilding them. The .75 and 1.2 coils don't work so well.
Just re-coiled a 1.5 for the first time in about three weeks (came out to 1.75 ohms). I think it's the third one I've done. This one was actually easier, though I still have a hard time getting the cap back on completely straight. Just want to do one every once in a while since I have a bunch of eleaf tanks.
Just re-coiled a 1.5 for the first time in about three weeks (came out to 1.75 ohms). I think it's the third one I've done. This one was actually easier, though I still have a hard time getting the cap back on completely straight. Just want to do one every once in a while since I have a bunch of eleaf tanks.
Mike yes, they are 1.5 coils. You know if it wasn't for this FDA crap I probably would just wash them a few times and then toss them when washing didnt freshen them back up. But I expect they will become expensive after tobacco tax gets slapped on vaping products not that they are all that cheap for my budget now. I started buying them months ago to stash away and I'm set for years (hopefully I won't have too many duds.
So I'm keeping them all after they're used up in case I need to recoil them. I'm prepared for the worst and hope for the best although our government types dont instill much hope in me that they will make sane, reasonable decisions.
By the way are you using that little black ohm meter with the 510 pin to test? I still need to buy one.
So I'm keeping them all after they're used up in case I need to recoil them. I'm prepared for the worst and hope for the best although our government types dont instill much hope in me that they will make sane, reasonable decisions.
By the way are you using that little black ohm meter with the 510 pin to test? I still need to buy one.
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Yes you NEED an ohmmeter like you described.
Check ALL coils that you rebuild in it to be sure you have no shorts,which can be a bad thing.
I, and many others, are doing the same thing for the same reason Re: the coils. And, yes, I do have an Ohm meter, a cheap one that cost about $10 if I remember correctly. Many mods also come with a feature that show the ohms, but when recoiling, it's very handy having a little meter sitting there to use. Plus, some of my mods, like the iStick Basics, don't have a feature telling you the resistance.
Yep if your coil is shorted many mods will just not fire, but some will get all excited and vent worse than my first wife used to.
also you want consistency in the resistance of your coils so they all vape the same.
also you want consistency in the resistance of your coils so they all vape the same.
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