Help VapeWorld Wicks for RDA

[CloudChaserSchizo]

Good Morning Vapeworld. uhm. just going to ask does the thick of a wick matter in rebuildable atomizer and how is it affecting the atomizer?
and any suggestion on what's the best mm of wick for a beginner in rda? btw im planning to use ekowool for my wick. i would love to use the organic cotton but i have to order it online. Help GUYS!

 

[Susan~S]

How thick a wick you use depends on:

1. The diameter of the coil you wrap
2. The gauge wire you are using
3. What ohm coil you are aiming for

A few questions for you:
1. Are you new to rebuildables?
2. What rda/RTA are you using?
3. What mod are you using?
4. What ohm coil are you looking to build?

 

[FallenRawToast]

you can order organic cotton balls online I am sure. If you dont want to use silica or ekowool.

 

[CloudChaserSchizo]

How thick a wick you use depends on:

1. The diameter of the coil you wrap
2. The gauge wire you are using
3. What ohm coil you are aiming for

A few questions for you:
1. Are you new to rebuildables?
2. What RDA/RTA are you using?
3. What mod are you using?
4. What ohm coil are you looking to build?

these are my answer for the question
1.Yes
2.i got myself 3 RDA. a magma, plume veil and zenith v2 clone
3.my mod is the hades 26650
4. Honestly, i really don't know what ohm i could make but i have a .24 .30 kanthal a-1 wire

 

[CloudChaserSchizo]

you can order organic cotton balls online I am sure. If you dont want to use silica or ekowool.

yep ill do that but i also want to try this silica and ekowool wick. just to have the experience of using them before going to that organic cotton.

 

[Susan~S]

30 gauge will be easier than 24 gauge. 24 gauge is not one I would recommend for beginners. Without knowing the amp limit of your batteries I would recommend you NOT sub-ohm yet.

For an education on mods and rebuildables I highly recommend you spend some time with Baditude (our resident battery expert) and visit his blogs. Baditudes Blogs. The blogs regarding mods and rebuildables are listed below:

BATTERIES

9. Battery Basics for Mods: IMR or Protected ICR?
* Another essential read to understand which batteries are safe to use in mechanical and regulated mods. Includes a frequently updated list of recommended safe-chemistry, high-drain batteries with their specifications.

11. Deeper Understanding of Mod Batteries Part 1
* For those who want to learn the differences between IMR, IMR/hybrid, and ICR batteries. What do those numbers and letters on batteries mean? What's an amp rating?

12. Deeper Understanding of Mod Batteries Part 2
* Protected vs unprotected batteries - what's the difference? Ohm's Law 101. What is an AW battery? What is an inline fuse? What is stacking batteries?

17. Purple Efest Batteries Not As Advertised
* A cautionary blog that reveals that the purple Efest batteries may not have the specifications advertised. Also includes a commentary on "continuous discharge ratings" vs "pulse discharge ratings" of battery specs.

OHM'S LAW

14. Ohm's Law for Dummies (Vapers)
* My attempt at explaining Ohm's Law in layman terms and how it relates to vaping.

16. Explain it to the Dumb Noob: Ohm's Law Calculations
* As simple as it is to use, some people have a tough time grasping the concept. Warning: Includes graphic photos of mod explosions.

MECHANICAL MODS & REBUILDABLES

7. Information Resources for Your First RBA
* An essential read and referrance guide for someone new to rebuilding coils. Includes a multitude of useful links on battery safety, mod safety, coil meters, coil building, and the differences in the three types of RBA's.

15. Inexpensive Mechanical Mod and RDA Setup
* A response to the frequently asked question on how to get into rebuildable atomizers with a mechanical mod inexpensively. Includes a list of commonly used tools and supplies for rebuilding and where to find them.

 

[CloudChaserSchizo]

Thanks for the link for this blog. i'll surely read this.i really want to go on another level in vaping. THANKS MS. SUSAN!

 

[Susan~S]

Thanks for the link for this blog. i'll surely read this.i really want to go on another level in vaping. THANKS MS. SUSAN!

You are very welcome!

You have some wonderful gear to take you to the next level. If you have questions as you go through this just start a new thread with some of your questions. Many members will be more than willing to help you in this new journey of yours.

Good luck!

 

[dynoman2002]

Also depends on the wicking material itself. If your using cotton it has a tendancy to expand when juice is applied, rayon has a tendancy to shrink. silica frays over time to make full contact. I use koh gen do mostly and rayon in a couple builds. Good rule of thumb is if i can pull my cotton back and forth through the coil with a little resistance but without the mod falling over i usually have just the right amout.

 

[FallenRawToast]

yep ill do that but i also want to try this silica and ekowool wick. just to have the experience of using them before going to that organic cotton.

ahh ok, well i find 2mm to be a good place to be at, for coils it is a good size. What makes cotton nice, is that you arent limited by the size of your wicking matterial, you can easily fit cotton into any size coil you would make; nano, micro, macro etc etc