I switched over to rayon about two weeks ago and I find the break in time for a new wick is now next to nothing compared to the organic cotton that I was previously using. As far as coil break in, I have never noticed any but I torch and pulse before wicking a new coil for the first time. For my RM2, I find my best flavor and vapor right at 1 Ohm for most juices I vape. What diameter do you make your coils at out of curiosity? I remember experimenting with various diameters made a big difference and I settled in 1/16 or 0.55 mm coils some time ago.
**BUT DO NOT squeeze while dry burning, it could short your coil. Dry burn, release the fire button, then squeeze So here goes! As some of you know, I just got a REO recently and I was so excited because I dreamed about it for a long time! I know this will be a shocker and not make any sense to most of you, but I just didn't love it. It had nothing to do with not liking making coils or making perfect cotton wicks, because if I say so myself, I did an excellent job! I just can't pin point what it was, but I just knew it was not what I needed. So as of today, my REO mini 2.1 is on its way to a new loving home, where it will be loved and cherished as it should be!
So my journey will continue and I welcome any suggestions my NT family might have! I absolutely love my MVP and will be looking into making it better. I am definitely a tank type gal and am no longer afraid of making coils, after all I have all the equipment now!
So please don't tar and feather me! Although I might look great in some peacock feather! I am really looking for options to give me a better vaping experience on my MVPs.
Please forgive me and let me stay in the family because I Love it here!
Signed,
Fallen REOnot
No, my friend, you certainly aren't imagining it at all. And *good* advice there, I do the same when compressing the coil, DON"T DO THAT with the device firing! Not unless you like replacing REO springscthulu, I have used 1/16 drill bits and 5/64 drill bits for my RM2 coils. I too noticed a difference and definitely prefer the 1/16th. no idea why that's making a difference but glad I wasn't imagining it! also yes I too torch my coils or "anneal" them prior to wrapping, post-wrapping while squeezing with tweezers (gets 'em nice and tight), and again once mounted I dry burn at least 3 times and squeeze. maybe that helps break them in, try that next time too, roxy
As repeated often around here: "whatever device works for you to keep you from smoking and makes you happy is the best device on the planet"! Provari plus a Kayfun is hardly what I would consider substandard kit
but I'm really curious what makes the Provari the best of its type
What is the draw to Provaris over say an MVP? I'm asking out of true ignorance, because most people seem to think it's the best mod of its type. I'm not interested for consideration purposes obviously, as I would need to be paid to use anything other than a bottom feeder
**BUT DO NOT squeeze while dry burning, it could short your coil. Dry burn, release the fire button, then squeeze
I dig US product because I live here and I'll pay a premium for good, quality product that is backed up by a great company. Having said that, I don't have any beef with Chinese goods and will happily use 'em and I have with great results. I mean the Chinese are responsible for re-inventing the electronic cigarette. Right, there was the American that came up with the initial concept way back in the 60's IIRC and I've got the Chinese entrepreneurs to thank with regard to the fact that they stepped up and improved on the design and allowed me to put down cigarettes with no worry of relapse. What *was* bothering me, and why I got into rebuilding, was the disposable nature of the devices and accouterments. Even with Egos and Evods. For me, personally, this was not the way. Too much trash and waste generated with all of this disposable heads and batteries that last maybe a year etc. I got started with mechs and RDA/RBA with Chinese product because it was still inexpensive but the only waste is a bit of resistance wire and some wicking material of some sort. The 18xxx batteries are easily recycled too. Mechs especially, and I'm sure this is a selling point to you Sloth, because of the bullet proof nature of an electrical/mechanical device vs the inevitable failure of an electronic device.
After I was super comfortable with mechs and rebuildables it was "hey, I've been saving a lot of money with this bullet proof stuff, why not invest it in a US company that takes pride and ownership of their work and has innovated in some meaningful fashion?" Thus I ended up on a REO.
That was kind of a lot of blah blah there folks, sorry
Spot on for me yes, huge selling point. I've been quoted as having the biggest case of reo-itis of the century LOL, but honestly, as much as I love the REO, it's not the REO itself I hail so much--it's "selling points" of bottom feeders and mechanicals, like that one. And I hear you on the chinese stuff, I'm not bashing chinese stuff--i'm just one who likes to support the local economy as much as possible. I do have some chinese stuff of course too, obviously with vape gear though I wanna sell it all eventually, but also other things. I enjoyed that post cthulu
