fc-2000 porous ceramic wick

[vapdivrr]

I ordered some from tank over a month ago. still nothing... I hope I get some of those. vap told me a while back that they were doing some upgrades, so SteveW is probably not imagining things
getting used to the ribbon here, and its so safe! I just recoiled my ZAU with it after I trimmed my medieval wick a bit. at last... enjoying my ZAU!

they definatly changed the air space in the newer fc-2000 wicks, they are a bit rougher, darker, and lighter. i have had the newer types for a couple of weeks, for some reason i had gotten them the last time i ordered some. i have done some set-ups with both trying to figure out which ones are better, so far i do believe the newer ones are slightly better, but not that much.

 

[vapdivrr]

Hey guys, I'm a little perplexed here and need some wisdom from those in the know. I've been running diy cermic fishsticks for about a month now and have had really good success - just one wierd issue. I have 2 rba's, one is the original Aga-T with the orange o-rings, and the other is the Aga-T2 with a glass tank. The only real difference between the two that I can tell is that the Aga-T2 has a little smaller diameter wick hole (aside from the general metal SS makeup of the Aga-T2).

Ok, so I have a 3/32 wick in the original aga-t with a 5/4 wrap of 30g coming in at 1.4 ohms (plenty of wiggle room in the wick hole). The flavor is ecellent with this and is my go-to setup. The newer Aga-T2 simply will not produce the flavor of the original Aga-T for some reason. I have thinned the diameter of the wick to account for the smaller wick hole and tried various setups: 5/4 30g, 6/5 30g, 4/3 28g and 4/3 32g, and it will absolutely rock the vapor but I can't duplicate the flavor from the older Aga-T.

I have not drilled out the wick hole on either of these aga's. Scratching my head here trying to figure out what's causing this lack of flavor. I am a one juice vaper so it's easy for me to tell when the flavor is there or not - it's a 50/50 diy waffle juice. Any ideas?

Btw - I use the EHW method on all of my coils and have it down pretty well, good and tight.

i have an original aga also, it also has a 3/32 wick , 30g 4/5 wrap, but my resistance is a steady 1.1Ω. this combination is the best that i have. i have a did atty, ac-9, and the ac-9 clone, and although they all produce an awesome vape, the aga with a 3/32 wick just performs a little better. i do not own the newer aga, but maybe the location of the air hole might make a difference.

 

[vapdivrr]

been vaping on the .5 ribbon on a 1/8 wick for a couple of days and find it a little better then the 28g round. for me the 28g on the 1/8 ceramic has been just to slow, i have done the 28g set-ups with 3/4 wraps/ 4/5 wraps and although they are fantastic vapes, they just are to slow for me. i just put some 30g on my 1/8 wick and i think i like it much better, the only problem is that with a 3 wrap the resistance is 1.1Ω, this is great for my provari but not so great for my mechanicals. now the ribbon does seem a little faster at the same resistances then the 28g, so i think that the ribbon may be the ticket for my mechanicals. has anyone tried the 7/64 wicks?

 

[SteveW]

been vaping on the .5 ribbon on a 1/8 wick for a couple of days and find it a little better then the 28g round. for me the 28g on the 1/8 ceramic has been just to slow, i have done the 28g set-ups with 3/4 wraps/ 4/5 wraps and although they are fantastic vapes, they just are to slow for me. i just put some 30g on my 1/8 wick and i think i like it much better, the only problem is that with a 3 wrap the resistance is 1.1Ω, this is great for my provari but not so great for my mechanicals. now the ribbon does seem a little faster at the same resistances then the 28g, so i think that the ribbon may be the ticket for my mechanicals. has anyone tried the 7/64 wicks?

I tried to purchase some from DV but he has changed something with his credit card checker. It no longer accepts my card based on billing details which have not changed from previous purchases. So no 7/64" for me. That is OK I am happy with what I got from tank and the amount I bought should last a long time.

 

[Elias]

I tried to purchase some from DV but he has changed something with his credit card checker. It no longer accepts my card based on billing details which have not changed from previous purchases. So no 7/64" for me. That is OK I am happy with what I got from tank and the amount I bought should last a long time.

Same thing happened with me the other week with DV, but I messaged Eric and he reversed the second transaction instantly and manually processed the order for me, all perfect no issues. Eric goes that extra mile to help out, there was something that the credit card vendor changed and it would seem that anyone outside of US well the address doesnt match and it fails.

But Eric is extremely quick with email replies heck I think he lives in the web site cause every time I email him he replies immediately.

In short I have the utmost respect for his service... no one else comes close...

Just saying..

Elias

 

[SteveW]

Same thing happened with me the other week with DV, but I messaged Eric and he reversed the second transaction instantly and manually processed the order for me, all perfect no issues. Eric goes that extra mile to help out, there was something that the credit card vendor changed and it would seem that anyone outside of US well the address doesnt match and it fails.

But Eric is extremely quick with email replies heck I think he lives in the web site cause every time I email him he replies immediately.

In short I have the utmost respect for his service... no one else comes close...

Just saying..

Elias

This is the second time it has happened to me and I alerted him to the problem. At that time and after several emails he offered no solution and told me something about how much money he had lost through fraud and although he was sure I was honest there was nothing he could do about it (see quote below). Can't really be bothered going round the block with this again. Anyone seen the new AGI? Hybrid dripper and genesis that is the update of the AGA series. DV has them at $43.00 there is a special offer at Vaping Mad in Australia for $30.00 ($27.23 + shipping to international buyers - no tax). I am going to get one, they look great with the flat cap as well.

http://www.vapingmad.com.au/shop/pre-order-vm-agi-rebuildable-atomizer/

Eric's response:

There is no problem with our system that I can see, the error is your billing information does not match your credit card. This happens when something you enter does not match what the bank has on file for you with Visa or MC, whichever the provider is. It is also not fixable, it has to match, I have had over 10k in fraud last month alone, so now I require a full AVS match, which means the Merchant provider checks to see if the billing address is the same as what is on file with the credit card company. I am sorry about the trouble you are having but I cannot change the requirements and I can't prevent you from trying multiple times. If there weren't so much fraud in the world there wouldn't be an issue but last month almost shut me down for good and I can't have that, I have to support my family. I am sure you are 100% legitimate but I can't change the rules. The error could be a simple street or zip code difference, I am not sure they do not tell me what it is, just give the error.

If he has learned more since this fine. He should contact me and explain in my opinion.

 

[Hello World]

I had a similar problem ... the postal code my financial institution had was a touch off, and virtually all my VISA orders were declined. You might want to check with your bank/creditor to see if there is a way to check for information discrepancies and anomalies. Sometimes you only find things when you set out to look.

My bank fixed that error within 24 hours.

I have also had shipping address complications ... they would only ship to the address the card was registered to. If that's what it takes to crack down on fraud, I'm all for it.

 

[SteveW]

I had a similar problem ... the postal code my financial institution had was a touch off, and virtually all my VISA orders were declined. You might want to check with your bank/creditor to see if there is a way to check for information discrepancies and anomalies. Sometimes you only find things when you set out to look.

My bank fixed that in 24 hours.

There is no problem with my details at all and I did check with my bank. Works everywhere but DV. The problem is at his end as confirmed to Elias.

 

[ricks]

My RBA has a 3/32 wick hole. How hard would it be to make these fit?

The 7/64 are available at discountvapers right now

FC-2000 Ceramic Wick 7/64 x 1 1/2

 

[Maconi]

There are now 7/64 being sold. That is the smallest they make now. Do you have a true Cobra or a clone? If it is a clone, I would drill it out to 1/8".

True Cobra. I've already opened up the air hole (from .95mm to 1mm, big difference for such a small change). Don't think I want to mod the wick hole as well unless I absolutely have to. Guess I'll have to just keep looking around for a 3/32 for now.

 

[Hello World]

My RBA has a 3/32 wick hole. How hard would it be to make these fit?

400 grid sandpaper + 5-15 minutes. Small diamond-coated Dremel wheel or the like, or bench grinder works too. You can leave the top above the wickhole plate at 7/64 but taper down and through at 3/32 to get a better coil hand-wrap if that's what you might be doing. Don't hand-wrap above 30ga. EWH method works well for that size wick. I'm pretty sure you are going to end up with a better vape.

 

[ricks]

I ordered it. I just had to try this to see for myself.

 

[Hello World]

I just did some side-by-side testing between the Topfin Bubblestix and the CF-2000s (February 2013) from Tankecigs:

Is there a difference? Yes. Both 1/8 wicks. Using 77PG/23VG juice except where noted otherwise, 30 ga Kanthal on 9/16 AGA-T2. (Different Mods seem not to affect anything, but a mechanical was not used.) Tested at 1.7 ohms, 7.6 watts.

Flavor: The CF-2000 has an edge, but it's very marginal. If anything, the flavor seems a touch more concentrated. It's noticeable.

Volume of Vapor: Same.

Speed of Wicking/Vaporizing: Same.

Wicking Characteristics: The CF-2000 a touch faster on PG, the TopFin a bit better on VG. That itself tells me the CF-2000 is unlikely cut from TopFins. But then again manufacturing variations may account for that.

The contrast between similarities and differences is so small that it might as well be subjective, or the difference another setup would render. I just wanted to put to rest a question I had for some time. I'll cont. to make my own wicks.

 

[Lhartman89]

I'm sure who ever is making the FC-2000's has a supplier that is manufacturing them for re-sale. I doubt anyone is running a sweat shop having a bunch of people cut wicks from the Topfins lol.

 

[Hello World]

I'm sure who ever is making the FC-2000's has a supplier that is manufacturing them for re-sale. I doubt anyone is running a sweat shop having a bunch of people cut wicks from the Topfins lol.

Point I was trying to make ... not the same stock material ... and not the point of my post.

 

[Elias]

Well a friend of mine is buying me the Smoktech RSST tank, god bless him, Im so damn broke at the moment cant afford a thing, hopefully it will arrive soon...
Should be interesting to try the wicks in that, curious to see that coupling sleeve where the wick goes and if it's pressed fitted etc, if it floats in there then there should be some capillary action maybe??? the wicks being 3.1 hole is 3.5 and looks like there maybe a small gap around that sleeve??? but who knows....

Got to wait a bit to buy some more wicks to try out... or hopefully the white ceramic works out (if it ever arrives for me to shape it)

yeah one of those low points in life.... it'll pass....

Has anyone seen the new GP PAPS X mod (is it out for sale?)... cant wait to see one, hopefully someone I knows gets one so I can see it up close...


Elias

 

[zygote]

Welcome to the nightmare....

I think I went through about a half-dozen wicks before I got the hang of it....and yep, most of them broke either when I was doing the "last finishing touches", or when I had finished everything, had it mounted up, and was doing the final snug-up of the coil on the positive post...SNAP!.....very frustrating.

No worries though... once you get the feel for working with the stuff, and start respecting the fragility of the wicks, it becomes fairly simple.

Just be thankful we're not working with explosives....

Explosives are more stable

 

[StaircaseWit]

Well a friend of mine is buying me the Smoktech RSST tank, god bless him, Im so damn broke at the moment cant afford a thing, hopefully it will arrive soon...
Should be interesting to try the wicks in that, curious to see that coupling sleeve where the wick goes and if it's pressed fitted etc, if it floats in there then there should be some capillary action maybe??? the wicks being 3.1 hole is 3.5 and looks like there maybe a small gap around that sleeve??? but who knows....

I have the RSST. The wick hole is insulated from the deck; there's a delrin-type sleeve and then a stainless sleeve. It's press-fit and pushes out pretty easily from the bottom of the deck. It doesn't "float". There's no gap; it's a delrin (or whatever) sleeve that provides electrical insulation from the deck.

 

[zygote]

Double Duh, the pores make the wick....wick. Where are my b@lls to drill a center hole.

 

[Elias]

I have the RSST. The wick hole is insulated from the deck; there's a delrin-type sleeve and then a stainless sleeve. It's press-fit and pushes out pretty easily from the bottom of the deck. It doesn't "float". There's no gap; it's a delrin (or whatever) sleeve that provides electrical insulation from the deck.

Well thats interesting indeed, does it not melt due to heat? also is the main hole 4mm or some imperial size, just from sight it appears to be around 4mm

do you run it with or without the sleeves and if so 1/8th wick or smaller, or are you using stainless wick on it?