First attempt at rewicking

[Cariessa]

When I first starting this vaping thing I never wanted to delve any farther than a nice VV battery and tank. Simple, easy to maintain, nothing too technical. I really didn't want anything to do with building coils or rebuilding atomizers or anything of the sort. When I saw a thread awhile back about rewicking protank coils I read the first couple posts and moved on rather quickly.

Went to a B&M today with a brand new vaper who wanted to try some new flavors. While she was sampling I was browsing the counter displays. A box filled with cotton balls in ziploc bags caught my eye and on the spur of the moment I asked if they had Japanese cotton. She did and brought out a small bag. It was marked .99 and I handed her a buck and change and stuffed it in my pocket thinking I'd probably have better used that dollar to blow my nose.

Came home, watched a video on youtube, wicked my first coil and... it works Gurgles a little but I can tell a difference in the flavor of my juice.

Now I'm wondering where I put those damn drill bits... I'd hate to have to buy one just for coil building.

 

[keonee]

Congrats Cariessa on your first build. For a good performance you need just the right amount of cotton....but the feeling is worth it knowing you accomplished what you set out to do...KUDOS

Happy Vaping!!!

 

[tayone415]

You can buy a 2 pack of drill bits at Lowes for $2-3 a pack, or you can buy a cheap precision screwdriver set, which actually is easier than using drill bits, I started with drill bits, but use the screwdrivers for better grip when wrapping and it helps make sure coils are touching tightly.

 

[Cariessa]

You can buy a 2 pack of drill bits at Lowes for $2-3 a pack, or you can buy a cheap precision screwdriver set, which actually is easier than using drill bits, I started with drill bits, but use the screwdrivers for better grip when wrapping and it helps make sure coils are touching tightly.

Thanks for the tip

 

[tayone415]

No problem, I actually stopped using most of my drill bits and sadly because I found a set of precision screwdrivers at the dollar tree it came with (2) 1/16. (2) 5/64. 2 (3/32) screwdrivers, I use it just to wrap, but not for screws but you can't beat it for a $!.

 

[AlwaysNaHaze]

Q tips work also in a pinch

 

[Cariessa]

So I was all kinds of proud of myself happily vaping away when I realized juice was leaking all down my battery and onto my hand... ...?!

I forgot to put the silicone grommet back on the post.

 

[VapoJoe86]

Congrats on your first Kanger rebuild! I own several dedicated rebuildables and I honestly prefer the ease and consistency of rebuilding Kanger heads. I leave the silicon grommet off of the chimney most of the time and leaking isn't generally an issue for me unless I went too light on the wick. I use single coil Protank heads for my rebuilds.

 

[Cariessa]

Congrats on your first Kanger rebuild! I own several dedicated rebuildables and I honestly prefer the ease and consistency of rebuilding Kanger heads. I leave the silicon grommet off of the chimney most of the time and leaking isn't generally an issue for me unless I went too light on the wick. I use single coil Protank heads for my rebuilds.

Hmmm that could very well have been the issue then. Thanks!

 

[VapoJoe86]

Hmmm that could very well have been the issue then. Thanks!

I should also add that I never use a "flavor wick", just the single wick through the coil. I've had success with this method using organic cotton and cellucotton. Good luck!

 

[cocacola31173]

Once you get the hang of rebuilding coils I suggest trying the Kayfun Lite Plus by Ehpro. Super easy to build compared to protank heads and you can wick them with cotton.

To me its just like a carto tank on steroids! Before carto tanks was all I used so they are perfect for me. I rewick them every few days and only have to recoil them like once a month.

 

[wrath186]

+1 on the precision screwdriver set. Also, the Kayfun is a great atty with an easy build. As a rule of thumb: dry hits=less cotton conversly gurgling=more cotton.