HV 306 questions...

[Ransyd1]

Just got a handful of HV 306 atties and have been enjoying them for a few days now. I've been running them at about 5-5.5v on my Buzz and am starting to notice that I'm getting a burnt flavour a lot quicker than when they were new. I doesn't take me a full 5 second draw to inhale noxious burnt fumes. The vapor production also seems to be dwindling as well. Or at least it's not the big white clouds I remember from the first couple of days.

It's really kind of a downer because when these things are good, they are GOOD. So what am I doing wrong? I'm used to dripping on a 510 atty, so could it be I just need practice? I've turned the voltage down significantly and aside from not getting my satisfying hit, it doesn't seem to help much. I'm starting to think that maybe dewicking is the answer??

Any input would be greatly appreciated!

Ransyd1

 

[5cardstud]

Switched knows them 306 attys inside and out. I've never seen one but I hear they are one of the best as the rest of Ikenvapes products. I do remember him saying not to dewick them I'm sure. He has some posts in one of the threads on them.
Read through this thread as there is allot of information from Isaac and others that use 306s. http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/ikenvape/130488-new-hv-lr-306-atomizers-ikenvape-com.html

 

[Ransyd1]

I must say... These 2.5 ohm 801 minis really hit the spot right now, tho!

Thanks 5c! I figured I'd get an answer in here eventually. I appreciate you always being ready to help where you can. Even when it's just to point in the right direction!

 

[Vaporologist]

Just got a handful of HV 306 atties and have been enjoying them for a few days now. I've been running them at about 5-5.5v on my Buzz and am starting to notice that I'm getting a burnt flavour a lot quicker than when they were new. I doesn't take me a full 5 second draw to inhale noxious burnt fumes. The vapor production also seems to be dwindling as well. Or at least it's not the big white clouds I remember from the first couple of days.

It's really kind of a downer because when these things are good, they are GOOD. So what am I doing wrong? I'm used to dripping on a 510 atty, so could it be I just need practice? I've turned the voltage down significantly and aside from not getting my satisfying hit, it doesn't seem to help much. I'm starting to think that maybe dewicking is the answer??

Any input would be greatly appreciated!

Ransyd1

I know exactly what you mean. This is my favorite atty at 6V ever and have been using the same one for over three and a half months now. I experienced the same problem after just a few days of using it. The solution is very simple: pull the wick out! It's very simple to do since the bridge is exposed. Just make sure that all the threads from the wick are pulled. It will solve the problem for sure and you won't believe the difference.

 

[Ransyd1]

De wicking doesn't negatively effect vp?

........Looking for a walkthrough........

 

[Vaporologist]

De wicking doesn't negatively effect vp?

........Looking for a walkthrough........

Not at all, in fact, quite opposite... Try it one to find out. Afterall, it's not performing the way you want anyways, right?

Just to be clear, I'm not suggesting de-bridging it. I tried that once and was not happy with the outcome. I'm simply talking about taking a toothpick or a paper clip and pulling the white wicking material out. In fact, Isaac made a video on how to do it:

 

[Ransyd1]

Well... I went for it and didn't get the exact same results as that video. Looks to me all the fibres just broke off at the opening. Maybe due to it being a used atty? I dunno, I'll give her a go and let you know how it went.

 

[Ransyd1]

Well, I put it through it's paces and it appears to be working swimmingly! Would you recommend just going ahead and doing this to my brand new atties before putting into service?

I just wish it was that easy to do to more of my old atties, a la 801s and 510s.

 

[Vaporologist]

Well, I put it through it's paces and it appears to be working swimmingly! Would you recommend just going ahead and doing this to my brand new atties before putting into service?

I just wish it was that easy to do to more of my old atties, a la 801s and 510s.

My advice is absolutely yes! Simply because it's much easier to do it while the wick is dry, before any juice is ever added, as you saw in the video. I believe that the burnt taste is inevitable eventually, whether in a week or in two months. It makes sense to be proactive. Why cure it if we can prevent it... Btw, I've never had much luck dewicking any other type of atty other than the 306 due to the necessary removal of the bridge on other atties in order to get to the wick. I debridged a couple of 510 atties a long time ago and they both started having leaking problems. As you now know, results with the 306 are quite different... I can't believe that mine is still performing like new after over 3.5 months... I'll probably donate it to a museum after it dies, lol

 

[5cardstud]

Like I said I've never seen one but if Isaac made a video on it then it must be the thing to do. Vaporologist seems to know allot about them too.

 

[Vaporologist]

Like I said I've never seen one but if Isaac made a video on it then it must be the thing to do. Vaporologist seems to know allot about them too.

I'm a self-proclaimed 306 expert, don't you know?

 

[Ransyd1]

Well I certainly appreciate the help... From the both of you!

 

[5cardstud]

I'm a self-proclaimed 306 expert, don't you know?

I do now and now where to send the 306 inquiries.

 

[atavanhalen]

My advice is absolutely yes! Simply because it's much easier to do it while the wick is dry, before any juice is ever added, as you saw in the video. I believe that the burnt taste is inevitable eventually, whether in a week or in two months. It makes sense to be proactive. Why cure it if we can prevent it... Btw, I've never had much luck dewicking any other type of atty other than the 306 due to the necessary removal of the bridge on other atties in order to get to the wick. I debridged a couple of 510 atties a long time ago and they both started having leaking problems. As you now know, results with the 306 are quite different... I can't believe that mine is still performing like new after over 3.5 months... I'll probably donate it to a museum after it dies, lol

Much agreed!

 

[Switched]

Switched knows them 306 attys inside and out. I've never seen one but I hear they are one of the best as the rest of Ikenvapes products. I do remember him saying not to dewick them I'm sure. He has some posts in one of the threads on them.
Read through this thread as there is allot of information from Isaac and others that use 306s. http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/ikenvape/130488-new-hv-lr-306-atomizers-ikenvape-com.html

I promote de-wicking not de-bridging. The metal mesh is a wick and removing it then renders the atty totally useless IMO, and excessive leakage.

The 306s are juice hogs, and I mean hogs with a capital H. The only attys I de-wick are the 306s, because the wick is easily accessible. In order to get at the wick of other atomizers, de-bridging is req'd and hence why I do not do it.

 

[emonty]

100% in agreement, de-wick the 306's, they perform perfect, no burning taste WSE! Isaac has the best atties!!!

 

[Riverwolf]

What about with a bottom feeder...does it still work as good....thanks guys
note:these are not Isaacs I have to order some of his , I have bauways

 

[emonty]

What about with a bottom feeder...does it still work as good....thanks guys
note:these are not Isaacs I have to order some of his , I have bauways

it works perfect!

 

[Riverwolf]

Cool,There will be a dewicking when I return home.......everyones invited....LOL

 

[Iken]

Haha Thanks guys! Thanks a million!

I need to give some input here about the 306's. Honestly, if you don't have to dismantle it by removing the wick, Don't. Only do it, if you have to, much like cleaning an atomizer. It really should be taken as a last resort or if your receiving an acridly harsh taste.
The latest batch were meant to be wick-less but after talking with an engineer for so long, they wanted nothing more than to urge us not do it as it can reduce the lifespan, everything is put in place for a reason. So if we shouldn't remove it, we'll have to enhance it, make it stronger, nonburnable. One of the 306's I de-wicked, now just lights up like a flashlight upon activation, produces nothing, just unvape-able. So I urge you guys, don't do it, unless it is necessary. As for de-bridging..totally against it 100%