Hussar Project X RTA Clone (by Coppervape)

[ChelsB]

It likely leaked because there isn't enough wicking in the juice wells. Once the JFC was opened juice pooled up in the wells and it leaked. Further up on this page I posted some photo's of my rewicking from yesterday. Have a look at those and give that a try.

Let me know...

Will do! I’ll have another try and report my results


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[ChelsB]

I haven’t filled it yet. I wanted to show my pics first. Does this look okay?
Also, I wonder if I couldn’t adjust the airflow because it wasn’t on a mod? Obviously it needs to be on a mod to get the deck off...

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[ChelsB]

Also, can someone explain the best way to fill this tank?

Is it through these 2 side holes?

Eta: I meant to show it like this:

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[Janusz]

I haven’t filled it yet. I wanted to show my pics first. Does this look okay?
Also, I wonder if I couldn’t adjust the airflow because it wasn’t on a mod? Obviously it needs to be on a mod to get the deck off...

Your coil is not centered and seems to be placed too high. With such installation you will not get very good draw. The easiest way to secure coil is to use coil 2.5mm ID clockwise winded coil on screwdriver that rest in those "U" shaped cutouts on edge of deck... middle of coil need to be over center of deck and top of wick just (tiny bit) above flat areas of deck... your is way, way too high... your wick needs to be almost horizontal not bended downward over U shaped notches... it should fully fill notch on both sides... it is more important than fully fill wells.
It looks like you are using anticlockwise winded coil and such coil is pain in the neck to install on Project X... your wick should be also just a little more even on both sides...

 

[ChelsB]

Your coil is not centered and seems to be placed too high. With such installation you will not get very good draw. The easiest way to secure coil is to use coil 2.5mm ID clockwise winded coil on screwdriver that rest in those "U" shaped cutouts on edge of deck... middle of coil need to be over center of deck and top of wick just (tiny bit) above flat areas of deck... your is way, way too high... your wick needs to be almost horizontal not bended downward over U shaped notches... it should fully fill notch on both sides... it is more important than fully fill wells.
It looks like you are using anticlockwise winded coil and such coil is pain in the neck to install on Project X... your wick should be also just a little more even on both sides...

Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a detailed, informative reply! I didn’t even know that I should wrap the legs in a certain direction! I will take this one out and make a coil with a 2.5 mm diameter coil (the one in the pic is 2.0 mm) and install according to your instructions

ETA: I see you actually meant the way I wound the coil. I will wind one per your instructions
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[Janusz]

Also, can someone explain the best way to fill this tank?

Is it through these 2 side holes?

Eta: I meant to show it like this:

No, those holes are not for filling. To fill the tank you have to pull off top cap and you will find side filling opening.

 

[ChelsB]

Your coil is not centered and seems to be placed too high. With such installation you will not get very good draw. The easiest way to secure coil is to use coil 2.5mm ID clockwise winded coil on screwdriver that rest in those "U" shaped cutouts on edge of deck... middle of coil need to be over center of deck and top of wick just (tiny bit) above flat areas of deck... your is way, way too high... your wick needs to be almost horizontal not bended downward over U shaped notches... it should fully fill notch on both sides... it is more important than fully fill wells.
It looks like you are using anticlockwise winded coil and such coil is pain in the neck to install on Project X... your wick should be also just a little more even on both sides...

How does this look? I wound it in the opposite direction that I normally do and placed it lower

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[ChelsB]

No, those holes are not for filling. To fill the tank you have to pull off top cap and you will find side filling opening.

Thanks but mine doesn’t seem to have side holes...?

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Eta: I found the hole!

 

[Jumpin' In...]

@ChelsB : I think the best advice I could give you is to carefully watch Todd’s review in its entirety - maybe more than once.



Re how to fill and how the juice flow control works, see around 3:30 - 6:00. Coil build and wicking follows thereafter.

IMO, a 2.5 mm coil is perfect for the Project X - just use the slots as a guide for your coil rod/bit/mandrel. Also, again IMO, the wick in your last pic looks a bit too thin, although it might work if it is cotton. Definitely too thin if it’s rayon.

Again, watch the video!

PS: Your first coil looks clockwise and correct to me. Your second looks counterclockwise.

 

[ChelsB]

@ChelsB : I think the best advice I could give you is to carefully watch Todd’s review in its entirety - maybe more than once.



Re how to fill and how the juice flow control works, see around 3:30 - 6:00. Coil build and wicking follows thereafter.

IMO, a 2.5 mm coil is perfect for the Project X - just use the slots as a guide for your coil rod/bit/mandrel. Also, again IMO, the wick in your last pic looks a bit too thin, although it might work if it is cotton. Definitely too thin if it’s rayon.

Again, watch the video!

Thanks, I’m going to watch it now


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[Janusz]

Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a detailed, informative reply! I didn’t even know that I should wrap the legs in a certain direction! I will take this one out and make a coil with a 2.5 mm diameter coil (the one in the pic is 2.0 mm) and install according to your instructions

ETA: I see you actually meant the way I wound the coil. I will wind one per your instructions

Yes, after second look I see you wound coil the right way... after you place coil on screwdriver or any rod (that is same diameter as inside diameter your coil is) rest it in notches... move coil to be exactly in center of deck press it with your thumb so it will not move and secure coil legs wit screws... remove rod and your coil will be perfectly positioned. If you use very thin wire be careful to not displace coil from that perfect position (that is why I prefer to use thicker wire (26 gauge) as it not bend so easily like 28 gauge. You can use 2 mm diameter coil the same way but with 2 mm do not thin the wick too much because wick may not fill tightly that inside "u" notch and you risk flooding if there is tiny gap...

 

[Janusz]

Thanks but mine doesn’t seem to have side holes...?

Eta: I found the hole!

Bingo!!!

You also have to remember that Project X has juice flow control so do not forget to open it after filling. Yes, Project X can be confusing for those that never had RTA with juice flow control and are used to unscrewing insted twisting and pulling... but after mastering "how to" it is easiest RTA to use with excellent draw and flavor.

 

[AngeNZ]

How does this look? I wound it in the opposite direction that I normally do and placed it lower

I do my coil with the legs down. But it should be OK legs up - the coil position looks better. Rest the coil rod in the bottom notches, tighten the legs, snip and that is all you need to do for position.

I wick relatively tightly in the coil with cotton, cut it a bit further out than Todd's vid (do it his way! ) then place the ends into the wells.

 

[ChelsB]

Yes, after second look I see you wound coil the right way... after you place coil on screwdriver or any rod (that is same diameter as inside diameter your coil is) rest it in notches... move coil to be exactly in center of deck press it with your thumb so it will not move and secure coil legs wit screws... remove rod and your coil will be perfectly positioned. If you use very thin wire be careful to not displace coil from that perfect position (that is why I prefer to use thicker wire (26 gauge) as it not bend so easily like 28 gauge. You can use 2 mm diameter coil the same way but with 2 mm do not thin the wick too much because wick may not fill tightly that inside "u" notch and you risk flooding if there is tiny gap...

Yeah, I used 28 g. I think I’ll try with 26 g instead. I obviously need to practice before I fill it again! My building and wicking skills are pretty rusty and tanks such as this require some level of skill to build and wick! I’m very thankful for all the helpful replies. I’m committed to figuring this out!


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[ChelsB]

I do my coil with the legs down. But it should be OK legs up - the coil position looks better. Rest the coil rod in the bottom notches, tighten the legs, snip and that is all you need to do for position.

I wick relatively tightly in the coil with cotton, cut it a bit further out than Todd's vid (do it his way! ) then place the ends into the wells.

Do you wrap your wire around the screw a full time so that it actually overlaps a little?


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[ChelsB]

I watched Todd’s video and thought I’d check out another. In this wicking video he does it quite short!




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[AngeNZ]

Do you wrap your wire around the screw a full time so that it actually overlaps a little?

Like this. I wrap the coil clockwise and slap it in legs down

 

[AngeNZ]

I watched Todd’s video and thought I’d check out another. In this wicking video he does it quite short!

Try Todd's first - especially for leaking

 

[AngeNZ]

Thanks but mine doesn’t seem to have side holes...?

Eta: I found the hole!

Best bit of advice I can give - once you have the deck built and ready to go - VG the hell out of that bottom o-ring on the deck.

Also VG the hell out of the two o-rings on the fill port

 

[ChelsB]

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Like this. I wrap the coil clockwise and slap it in legs down

That is an exceptionally nice, clean build! I don’t see any cut wire peeking out!


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