House of Hybrids featuring the Zenesis PV

[lorderos33]

Its so hard to capture on a phone. Here is the new 5 wrap. See the caking on the top coils?

I really dont think they were loose. Think thsts the issue based on these?

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Ahhhh, OK. So they are not loose, just caked. This can happen from time to time. I see this most often when it is run for too long with weakened batteries.

Hold the button and let the coil get really hot then run it under cold water. That crust will fall right off and you will be back to normal.

 

[spw11]

Lorderos..... The more I read the more little things I see that can affect performance. So from what you’re saying here, it sounds like the coils should remain shinny for them to work properly? Am I reading that properly?

Ahhhh, OK. So they are not loose, just caked. This can happen from time to time. I see this most often when it is run for too long with weakened batteries.

Hold the button and let the coil get really hot then run it under cold water. That crust will fall right off and you will be back to normal.

 

[stevo123]

Ahhhh, OK. So they are not loose, just caked. This can happen from time to time. I see this most often when it is run for too long with weakened batteries.

Hold the button and let the coil get really hot then run it under cold water. That crust will fall right off and you will be back to normal.

Yet another great thing to add to the faq i could learn a lot of lorderes thank you and good night to all

 

[DirtyHarry]

Lorderos..... The more I read the more little things I see that can affect performance. So from what you’re saying here, it sounds like the coils should remain shinny for them to work properly? Am I reading that properly?

Don't know Genesis-style attys (yet), but I have some knowledge of electronics - my guess is not "shiny" but rather "wire-thin"... in other words, as long as there is not so much gunk on the wire that it disrupts the heat from reaching the juice. A surface patina should not matter much.

-Insp. 2211

 

[Murdock Ruml]

Like cake in a pipe.

 

[lorderos33]

Lorderos..... The more I read the more little things I see that can affect performance. So from what you’re saying here, it sounds like the coils should remain shinny for them to work properly? Am I reading that properly?

Not shiny, they will turn black and perform very well. They should remain clear of crust. I heat mine and rinse with cold water about once a week or as needed to maintain flavor. Doing this my coils last at least a couple of months and my wicks last close to a year.

I can't remember when the last time I needed to change a coil because it popped was. I change them when they cease to perform and a cleaning no longer brings them back, but as long as they are not broken down by shorting, coils and wicks last a very long time.

 

[lorderos33]

Don't know Genesis-style attys (yet), but I have some knowledge of electronics - my guess is not "shiny" but rather "wire-thin"... in other words, as long as there is not so much gunk on the wire that it disrupts the heat from reaching the juice. A surface patina should not matter much.

-Insp. 2211

That is 100% correct. In fact, this black patina that develops on the kanthal further prevents shorting.

 

[spw11]

Thanks lorderos... guys....... FWIW, I agree with Filibuster...... Catch all these pearls and keep'em together. I should think folks would like to know that wicks and coils can last so long given the right preventative maintenance.

Not shiny, they will turn black and perform very well. They should remain clear of crust. I heat mine and rinse with cold water about once a week or as needed to maintain flavor. Doing this my coils last at least a couple of months and my wicks last close to a year.

I can't remember when the last time I needed to change a coil because it popped was. I change them when they cease to perform and a cleaning no longer brings them back, but as long as they are not broken down by shorting, coils and wicks last a very long time.

 

[Filibuster]

Oh man, I am just beaming right now! Just loaded some of Upstomp's Clearwater... I am in awe of this Ti. I thought it would be amazing, but we're talking beyond stupendous now. Thanks Zen!

 

[Mr.Mann]

I can't remember if it was today or yesterday that I talked about this as being a "place" more than a thread? It finally clicked what this thing is to me...it is my favorite channel. I watch my favorite channel on TV sometimes and then punch the numbers on the remote for a new channel, and lo and behold, it is the channel that I was already watching. This is turning into that.

 

[liveone]

OK, so now I know it's a wicking issue. Try taking the wick out and making sure it is open on both ends and clear all the way through. Then hit it with a torch and get it glowing good and red.

While it is red, dunk it in cold water. I bet some black bits fly out of it. Do this till no more stuff falls from the wick when you dunk it.

Put a long pin, open paperclip or filling needle through the wick and insert it back into the Zenesis. Then wrap a new coil with the pin inserted. Pull the pin and sort out any shorts and tip it while firing till the juice starts to flow.

You should have a very nicely working Zenesis after doing this.

I was getting such harsh hits today I scrapped everything, pulled out a fresh 325 wick and tried this step by step. I especially like the tip about wrapping the coil with a paperclip in the wick. No hanging coils anymore. Going to stick with this one for a bit and see if I can get it to break in.

Thanks Lorderos!

 

[Filibuster]

I can't remember if it was today or yesterday that I talked about this as being a "place" more than a thread? It finally clicked what this thing is to me...it is my favorite channel. I watch my favorite channel on TV sometimes and then punch the numbers on the remote for a new channel, and lo and behold, it is the channel that I was already watching. This is turning into that.

Beats ABC and NBC combined! CBS? That's about all you'll see... ZEN for the win! I'm sure I speak for all when I say we are just as glad to have you.

 

[Filibuster]

I was getting such harsh hits today I scrapped everything, pulled out a fresh 325 wick and tried this step by step. I especially like the tip about wrapping the coil with a paperclip in the wick. No hanging coils anymore. Going to stick with this one for a bit and see if I can get it to break in.

Thanks Lorderos!

Ya, leaving the paperclip in seemed very helpful to me as well.

 

[rak3rs]

updates from Zen~

TI Mini Status...
All Parts are in... Payment Notices going out early next week, expecting to ship by no later than June 18... mark you Calendars folks, I actually am shipping something REALLY early! (six weeks early has got to be some kind of record in the PV world... I know it is for me!)

Z-Atty Update
All parts are machined and delivered...
Self Adjusting Z-atty Pro and Z-atty-U pin upgrade works FLAWLESSLY... Payment notices going out this weekend for the Z-atty-U and Z-atty-Pro MARCH list and shipment will be within a day or so of receiving payment. Payment notices for the APRIL list will go out Mid Week. Limited amount of product for the public will be on the site the week of June 25.
Z atty G the first list will ship late next week. The next list will get notifications next weekend.

SS Update - 6-9-2012

Minis will ship Monday, as well as SOME Standards. The balance of the Standards will be throughout the week, shooting for everything out by Friday.

No new news on any of the other initiatives.

When I get some more of these built, I'll be back in the thread... until I get a little more caught up, my time is better spent in the shop! See ya all in the thread SOON!

 

[Katz123]

Zen~ Alerts:

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/groups/zenation-home-zenfidels-d2315-zen-alert-page2.html#gmessage24693

Update 6-9-2012

TI Mini Status...
All Parts are in... Payment Notices going out early next week, expecting to ship by no later than June 18... mark you Calendars folks, I actually am shipping something REALLY early! (six weeks early has got to be some kind of record in the PV world... I know it is for me!)

Z-Atty Update
All parts are machined and delivered...
Self Adjusting Z-atty Pro and Z-atty-U pin upgrade works FLAWLESSLY... Payment notices going out this weekend for the Z-atty-U and Z-atty-Pro MARCH list and shipment will be within a day or so of receiving payment. Payment notices for the APRIL list will go out Mid Week. Limited amount of product for the public will be on the site the week of June 25.
Z atty G the first list will ship late next week. The next list will get notifications next weekend.

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/groups/zenation-home-zenfidels-d2315-zen-alert-page3.html#gmessage24694

SS Update - 6-9-2012

Minis will ship Monday, as well as SOME Standards. The balance of the Standards will be throughout the week, shooting for everything out by Friday.

No new news on any of the other initiatives.

When I get some more of these built, I'll be back in the thread... until I get a little more caught up, my time is better spent in the shop! See ya all in the thread SOON!

 

[lorderos33]

Oh man, I am just beaming right now! Just loaded some of Upstomp's Clearwater... I am in awe of this Ti. I thought it would be amazing, but we're talking beyond stupendous now. Thanks Zen!

Heck yeah, the Ti kicks ....

 

[Filibuster]

updates from Zen~

Zen~ Alerts:



http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/groups/zenation-home-zenfidels-d2315-zen-alert-page2.html#gmessage24693

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...dels-d2315-zen-alert-page3.html#gmessage24694

Wowza! Go Zen! You are a machine. Thanks for everything man. We missed ya!

 

[ninfreak]

yea! z-atty pro comming to me soon! can't wait. have had money set aside for months! it will be so nice having 2 zen setups going(3 once bam comes!)

 

[lorderos33]

I was getting such harsh hits today I scrapped everything, pulled out a fresh 325 wick and tried this step by step. I especially like the tip about wrapping the coil with a paperclip in the wick. No hanging coils anymore. Going to stick with this one for a bit and see if I can get it to break in.

Thanks Lorderos!

You are very welcome! I am happy to have been able to help

 

[Katz123]

Thank you Lorderos, for all that you do to help with all the troubleshooting tips!!!