ERA - easy rebuildable atomzier

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LongHaul

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I have been using a loaner ERA from JCOkie since yesterday morning and I am sold. I have been using cotton embroidery thread with 32g Kanthal 1.9ohms on the VV Grand.

No flooding issues, consistent good flavorful vape and of course the cost savings over time equals big win. The problem is getting one of course or in my case 4 eventually. Can't imagine anyone moving on from one of these but hit me up if you do. After my experimental stage with it, I be in the market! Nice to finally try something and be completely satisfied with it.

Just start stalking the classies it took me several months to get 2 ERA's and a chalice but I only have 250 in all 3 so I didn't do bad.


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I get my cotton wick and my bamboo wick from Michael's here in town. Aunt Lydia's crochet thread #10 for the bamboo, and Red Heart (Walmart or Michael's) #10 crochet thread (100% cotton). Also, some like Peaches & Cream 100% cotton yarn from Walmart. It's pretty easy to get locally. If you like, I'll send you some (a bunch) of any or all.....and then some. I'd be happy to share. PM me if you want some....I'll label it all then you can get more of the things you like.

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Ratman, glad to hear you're liking it....I knew (thought) you would. I guess this means you got the cotton-y taste out of the wick pretty quickly...right? I don't have a problem with taste beyond maybe a ml or less using either the cotton wick or the bamboo wick. It's been my experience that the wicks just get better and better with time. I've finally settled down from making new wicks almost every day (playing with a new toy....couldn't leave it alone!) to seeing how long a good one will last.

I rinsed it and switched juices and it was fantastic right away after that. Been great ever since on that same flavor. Go figure.
 

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Yes....I love cotton. I also love bamboo. Tried one SS mesh, couldn't get the hang of it, gave my torch away. Been using cotton and bamboo wicks in the Chalice and the ERAs for over a month now, and so far it's the best (to me.)

Ok so here is the questions.....
I am a long time user of Reo's and don't have a problem running them dry....

My wife is going to be getting her first Reo and I am pretty sure she will from time to time run it dry what would be better for her the silica cotton or bambo


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Well, I think they're all three very similar, but after reading the thread about safe wicking materials, I just would prefer cotton or bamboo over silica....real or perceived, I think it's safer than the silica. Of the cotton or the bamboo....I think they're very, very similar and would be hard-pressed to recommend one over the other much. Of the two, I like the bamboo a little better because I just like the way it wicks. I would be glad to send you some of each so you could try it all out without having to go dig it up. I'm sure you know how big a role of crochet thread is....I have enough to last me and all the rest of us until eternity and beyond. I'd label it and tell you where you can get it (locally....Michaels, Hobby Lobby, Walmart....) depending on which you like best.

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Well, I think they're all three very similar, but after reading the thread about safe wicking materials, I just would prefer cotton or bamboo over silica....real or perceived, I think it's safer than the silica. Of the cotton or the bamboo....I think they're very, very similar and would be hard-pressed to recommend one over the other much. Of the two, I like the bamboo a little better because I just like the way it wicks. I would be glad to send you some of each so you could try it all out without having to go dig it up. I'm sure you know how big a role of crochet thread is....I have enough to last me and all the rest of us until eternity and beyond. I'd label it and tell you where you can get it (locally....Michaels, Hobby Lobby, Walmart....) depending on which you like best.

Jan

I'll take you up on that.....thank you


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I would think silica as it wouldn't burn like the others could.

It'd have to get COMPLETELY dry to burn....and it (both the cotton and the bamboo) wicks so well that it stays totally wet all the time. The only thing you CAN'T do with the cotton or the bamboo is dry burn it. If you do that, it'll go up in flames, but if you juice it once, it won't get dry enough to burn. There's an entire thread about it here:http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/modding-forum/284030-wick-materials-safe-vs-dangerous.html
 

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Well, I think they're all three very similar, but after reading the thread about safe wicking materials, I just would prefer cotton or bamboo over silica....real or perceived, I think it's safer than the silica. Of the cotton or the bamboo....I think they're very, very similar and would be hard-pressed to recommend one over the other much. Of the two, I like the bamboo a little better because I just like the way it wicks. I would be glad to send you some of each so you could try it all out without having to go dig it up. I'm sure you know how big a role of crochet thread is....I have enough to last me and all the rest of us until eternity and beyond. I'd label it and tell you where you can get it (locally....Michaels, Hobby Lobby, Walmart....) depending on which you like best.

Jan

Jan, how many threads of the bamboo are you using? Thanks.
 

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It'd have to get COMPLETELY dry to burn....and it (both the cotton and the bamboo) wicks so well that it stays totally wet all the time. The only thing you CAN'T do with the cotton or the bamboo is dry burn it. If you do that, it'll go up in flames, but if you juice it once, it won't get dry enough to burn. There's an entire thread about it here:http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/modding-forum/284030-wick-materials-safe-vs-dangerous.html

Where is a good place to get cotton or bamboo wick? I am interested in trying them out.
 

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So with the bamboo wick how often are you changing wicks?


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Well, Longhaul.....I have decided to leave it alone and so far I'm using the same bamboo wick I rolled a week ago, and it's still going strong. I really can't answer this question well because I've been "playing" with all my wicking materials and "practicing" my rolling technique....so I don't really know how long one will last. I intend to settle down here pretty soon and just let one ride. :) Sorry....not much of an answer.
 
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