Got my wick and coil perfect - no hot spots!

[HappyTimeHarry]

So I know this method has been discussed a lot lately, but I wanted to share my experience with it. I began using a genesis atomizer a couple weeks ago (Cobra) and have been having issues with getting it to work correctly. I would oxidize the wick and wrap the coils around it directly. This led to constant hot spots and fiddling around with the coils. I couldn't keep my OHMS constant. Last night I tried the method of putting a drill bit in the wick hole on the tank and wrapping the coils around it, pulling the bit out and short firing the coil by itself a bunch of times to season it. I then oxidized my wick like a normally do and stuck it through the coils. I never had one hot spot and it's working perfect today as well. This also allowed me to check the ohms of the coils without the wick to figure out what they should be without hot spots. This method was so easy and I suggest it to anyone with a RBA. Just thought I would share.

 

[spraintz]

Right on!!! Feels good doesn't it?

 

[MattBott]

Woo!

I tried this method with a 10/11 wrap with 30ga wire. When I test fired it, the coil distorted and I couldn't get my mesh through it =\

 

[HappyTimeHarry]

Woo!

I tried this method with a 10/11 wrap with 30ga wire. When I test fired it, the coil distorted and I couldn't get my mesh through it =\

That's a bunch of wraps to fit the wick into, a lot of areas for distortion. I used a 5/6 wrap and couldn't fit the wick in the first time. I had to put the bit back in to re-position the coils and the wick fit fine the second time.

 

[Dieseler]

Thats great Happy keep at it if it works for you !

 

[Rule62]

I use the drill bit method as well. But I wrap the coil on the shank of the drill bit before putting it in the tank. I then insert the bit, with the coil on it, into the tank, and connect the + and -. I then remove the bit, and fire the coil a few times. Then insert the wick through the coil. My coils are usually 6/5 wraps.

 

[TomCatt]

I guess this will be my next method to try, I haven't been able to get any of the others to work

I'm going to have to get more mesh soon

 

[drumtrip]

I just started today, using 32 awg I got about 1.2 ohms off of 5 wraps on a Phoenix clone. In a vivi nova head I was able to get 6 coils at 2ohms due to the longer barrel. I ordered some 38 awg to try to get a higher ohm coil without having to fiddle too much with trying to squeeze 6-7 wraps in the assembly. Hopefully my technique will improve with time! I just used a straightened a small paperclip to use as leverage.

 

[wavefanatic]

I also use the same method. Pre-coiling before inserting the wick is an easier route for beginners. I use a screw instead of a drill bit, to make my spacing even. Not a wood screw, but a mechanical/fastening screw so the threads are closer and not as deep. Once you are done wrapping it on the screw, just turn the screw to take it out of the coil.

 

[TomCatt]

Okie dokie, finally got a wick/coil to work doing the 'drill bit' method (I used a wooden skewer that fit snugly in the wick hole of my ChiD). Now to see how long it lasts. I've gotten one or two to work before (not this easily), but after a day or so I started getting hot spots. And to see if I can repeat

 

[dasfast]

The problem I had before was that I rolled the wick very tight on a paperclip and it was too small for the coil. I discovered a method by leaving the mesh on the paper clip while off the atomizer, and make the coil on the mesh that way. i had to do some adjusting on the coil but I did two of them in a row with no hotspots or shorts. My mini DID clone has a small wick hole and I think that it wicks a little better with a smaller diameter wick that moves very easily.

 

[Maconi]

Here's another thread on the technique:

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...nesis-coil-every-time-petar-k-todd-video.html

and video:



Haven't got my Cobra in yet, but am looking forward to trying this technique.