*GEM: A new RTA by MarkBugs
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..or, we take a thicker tube, OD 21.10mm, and don't use the beauty rings at all.
It should be a bit longer too - 26.30mm.
But.. it seems like you wouldn't get them from IBTanked.
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It should be a bit longer too - 26.30mm.
But.. it seems like you wouldn't get them from IBTanked.
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I decided to revisit my gem today. I wasn't using it because the tank was full and I was getting some pretty harsh hits with it but I didn't want to drain it to fiddle with it. I rewicked it and primed it and everything seemed to be fine... until I got through the liquid I primed with. Then the harsh hits came back. It's reading 1.1 ohms, I've been running it 12-13watts. Now, I like to take slow deep drags when I vape so I'm wondering if maybe the coil is getting too hot? I think I'm running 28awg wire. The wick (rayon) just can't seem to keep up. Halp!
Rayon only worked for me if I cut it flush with the wick channel. So far, had the best results with Cotton Bacon V2 using the method set out here: *GEM: A new RTA by MarkBugs | Page 97 | E-Cigarette Forum
Probably some are. I try to avoid really high vg because it makes my lungs feel heavy. I recoiled with 26awg for lower heat flux and switched to cotton and it seems to be working better [emoji16]
The GEM could have problems with high VG juices.
For me, rayon works best. I follow Q's wicking method with the shoulders and everything. And the amount - not too much, not too little - is crucial.
I often get bubbles only from one juicehole, but then again, I'm still figuring it out, working on it
Still plenty flavour.R
Another thing I've found to help is slightly loosening the top cap a bit. Just verrrrrry slightly. Too much and it will leak though.
Sub ohm'd mech to high wattage variable, still one of the very best vapes for out and about when paired with just the right juice. Dead on 1 ohm build @ 21.5 watts, Cotton Bacon 2.0 and Bryce's Banana Pudding. Simply fricken delicious...
Finally switched the Gem to hybrid for use on the WE II
Just a simple 2mm 28g 7/6 wrap coil pinched and ever so slightly spaced using a fine Xacto blade...
Thank you qorax for coverage of this awesome RTA! I just got my GEM in today. I was using 6mg of nic. now I think I will have to drop it to 3. I can't wait to try it with mesh.
Wouldn't it be lovely if the deck was ceramic coated like the Squape.
Wouldn't it be lovely if the deck was ceramic coated like the Squape.
I would appreciate if someone could please answer these questions. Is this tank designed specifically for one type of vaping? I have been looking for a new MTL tank for months and from the looks of it this tank looks to be focusd on MTL? Also, how low of ohms can we go on this tank? I usually MTL at around .5 ohms so was hoping this can handle that. Thanks
It's great for MTL, but the 2.5mm airhole, when wide open, allows for a nice restricted lung hit.
As for the 0.5 ohms, depends on how thick yor wire is. As far as I know, the most someone has put in there is 26awg. I prefer 28awg and build around 0.9-1.1 Ohms.
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I make my .5 ohm coils with 26 gauge in other tanks which is what I prefer. So that said, any idea if 26 gauge works in this tank and what the largest coil diameter that will fit?
I just placed my order over at ElectronicStix. Their site says they are in stock so I hope they are and ship out soon. I have read these do not come with extra orings, is it recommended to order some extras? I saw someone had posted the sizes this tank uses.
About the 26awg - when I got mine I had problems with 28awg, Only when I cranked down the screws really hard was I able to assemble the base in the chimney with no shorts. I'm not sure about 26awg thoug, I just saw 1 video. maybe @qorax can comment.
We mainly build with 2.0-2.5mmID. 3.0mmID will be too wide.
Yes, they come without spares, but Mark and @qorax are working on it, every buyer should get a packet. Q will be here soon
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IAbout the 26awg - when I got mine I had problems with 28awg, Only when I cranked down the screws really hard was I able to assemble the base in the chimney with no shorts. I'm not sure about 26awg thoug, I just saw 1 video. maybe @qorax can comment.
We mainly build with 2.0-2.5mmID. 3.0mmID will be too wide.
Yes, they come without spares, but Mark and @qorax are working on it, every buyer should get a packet. Q will be here soon
R
About the 26awg - when I got mine I had problems with 28awg, Only when I cranked down the screws really hard was I able to assemble the base in the chimney with no shorts. I'm not sure about 26awg thoug, I just saw 1 video. maybe @qorax can comment.
We mainly build with 2.0-2.5mmID. 3.0mmID will be too wide.
Yes, they come without spares, but Mark and @qorax are working on it, every buyer should get a packet. Q will be here soon
R
Maybe 27 Gauge would fit without shorts?
You shouldn't have too much of a problem with a 26g coil as long as you can get a tight loops on the legs to the posts however, I wouldn't go with anything much larger than a 2mm coil. If you look above you'll see what I'm running. At 0.5 you may find that the flavor will suffer a bit given the size of the air intake with the additional heat, but it won't hurt to give it a shot.
By the way, Long slow lung hit or MTL, the flavor is amazing and the vapor production is pretty decent as well @ 1.0
By the way, Long slow lung hit or MTL, the flavor is amazing and the vapor production is pretty decent as well @ 1.0
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