Hello from New Member & Thanks for accepting me

[BrotherBob]

I'm thinking about getting an Athena, but I need to learn more about mech mods first. I'm totally open to suggestions.

Welcome and glad you joined.
Might want to stay above 0.5 ohms with a mech., a little safer.
Might like to read:
why do people choose a mech over regulated?
https://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/f...ners-guide-to-your-first-mechanical-mod.4830/
https://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/blog-entry/15-inexpensive-mechanical-mod-rda-setup.6589/
Mech mods exploding: history repeating, with no end in sight / Vaping.com - Your One Stop Vapor Shop | vaping.com
Volt Meter 510 Connector by Tobeco
Mech mods & RBAs: Basic to advanced user guide: Pts. one & two | E-Cigarette Forum

I am most definitely interested in a rebuildable tank. I've seen quite a few that are configured with the coil/deck located above tank/e-liquid. I don't understand how those work; i.e. what action forces the liquid upwards to saturate the wick? Hope my I can find the answer to that, and many other questions.

The information below can help with tank problems.
Might like to read:
Tank Flooding Explained | Learning Center | VaVaVape
Most Frequently Asked Vaping Questions Part 2
https://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/f...atomizers-for-new-vapists-how-they-work.5250/
How many watts do you vape at?
https://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/threads/tfv8-leaking.766439/
As to building and wicking coils, if you can bend a paper clip and thread a needle - your in business.

 

[redeuce]

Welcome aboard. Sounds like you’re off to a great start.

 

[avguitarist]

Welcome and glad you joined.
Might want to stay above 0.5 ohms with a mech., a little safer.
Might like to read:
why do people choose a mech over regulated?
https://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/f...ners-guide-to-your-first-mechanical-mod.4830/
https://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/blog-entry/15-inexpensive-mechanical-mod-rda-setup.6589/
Mech mods exploding: history repeating, with no end in sight / Vaping.com - Your One Stop Vapor Shop | vaping.com
Volt Meter 510 Connector by Tobeco
Mech mods & RBAs: Basic to advanced user guide: Pts. one & two | E-Cigarette Forum

The information below can help with tank problems.
Might like to read:
Tank Flooding Explained | Learning Center | VaVaVape
Most Frequently Asked Vaping Questions Part 2
https://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/f...atomizers-for-new-vapists-how-they-work.5250/
How many watts do you vape at?
https://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/threads/tfv8-leaking.766439/
As to building and wicking coils, if you can bend a paper clip and thread a needle - your in business.

Wow, That's a lot of info! You've saved me a lot of time in searching. Thanks a million.

 

[avguitarist]

Wicks with good capillary action bring the juice up to the coil from the tank below. Many find rayon or organic cotton to be the wick of choice. There is a wick and wire sub forum in the forum I linked in my post above. I'm currently reading up on rayon wicks in this thread:
Rayon Wick - Better Flow, Flavor, Longevity, and Nic Hit!! - Pt.2
I don't think it is necessary to read the first part. Jeremy did a great job of summarizing part 1 in the part 2 intro.

@Stoneface - Thanks for the info. It's exactly what I wanted to learn about.

 

[avguitarist]

I will add that I think it is better to read some on building coils and choosing wicks before jumping into it. While practice and "just doing it" are a great way to learn, reading what didn't work for others is probably more important, in my opinion. It is a skill, and will likely take a few attempts before you get a great result. So if it doesn't work out the first time, keep trying

@Stoneface - Thanks for this additional insight. I have been watching a lot of coil building videos from Sherlock Hohms and Nick Devine 83. Please let me know names of others that are good to watch.
Thanks again for your help.

 

[Possum64]

Hello David and welcome to ECF!
Catherine

 

[avguitarist]

Hello David and welcome to ECF!
Catherine

Thanks Catherine. Nice to meet you.

 

[Stoneface]

@Stoneface - Thanks for this additional insight. I have been watching a lot of coil building videos from Sherlock Hohms and Nick Devine 83. Please let me know names of others that are good to watch.
Thanks again for your help.

Those guys are building exotic coils that I probably won't ever vape, as it doesn't really fit my style...but I do admire their skill and enthusiasm. I'm a mouth-to-lung (MTL) vaper, and not a direct-to-lung (DL or DTL) vaper. So for me, it's pretty much about generating enough vapor, but a flavorful vapor. I do great with much more basic builds and lower wattage (it also helps batteries last much longer between charges).

While I understand the allure of the exotic coil builds, I do recommend learning the safety and basics of coiling and wicking. I know it's boring, but there is all kinds of "coil porn" out there to watch while you learn.

 

[Stoneface]

@avguitarist I'm sure you will find great information in the coil builds subforum:
Coil Builds

I hope that you will post some of your builds for the rest of us to see!

 

[avguitarist]

@avguitarist I'm sure you will find great information in the coil builds subforum:
Coil Builds

I hope that you will post some of your builds for the rest of us to see!

Oh, I'll definitely do that, in hopes that you and the others can give me constructive criticism and other advice. Hopefully I'll have an area setup in my music room by mid January. Right now, there's too many guitars and amps. I can barely walk in the room!

 

[Stoneface]

Oh, I'll definitely do that, in hopes that you and the others can give me constructive criticism and other advice. Hopefully I'll have an area setup in my music room by mid January. Right now, there's too many guitars and amps. I can barely walk in the room!

That sounds perfect Here's another thread I know you'll like
The New Official Post Your Coil Porn Thread

 

[avguitarist]

That sounds perfect Here's another thread I know you'll like
The New Official Post Your Coil Porn Thread

Oh, very cool...thanks