I cannot build anything

[gel drops]

I am old school that is for sure!

 

[Keeferes]

You guys need to get up to speed. Cotton is old school. Rayon is where it's at now boys.

Although I agree with Keferes on the nic and pg levels helping TH, I also believe TH can be affected by air flow. I think that's what gel drops is doing. Using a tighter draw to get a warmer hit.

I've tried rayon, and just don't care for it. Flavor, wicking, and lifespan (for me), was negligible when compared to my standard CVS cotton or Peaches and Cream setups. I am also that guy that saw no real benefit to the KGD cotton either, aside from the sheets make sizing it very simple. My biggest problem with the rayon was this... It felt extremely odd in my fingers. Like very slippery and smooth. I think the texture aspect is what turned me off most about it. Even working with it wearing a pair of Nitrile gloves, I just hated the texture. YMMV, of course, but that has been my experience.

I agree about the airflow controlling it as well. For me, it made only a small difference. I found for my setups, the TH is harder with a bit higher nic or PG. I personally don't like too much PG anymore and go for mostly high VG content. I posted a while ago about vaping in front of a fan and got some good answers, so I understand, kind of, the theory about it. It's just been a different experience for me.

 

[gel drops]

IMO PG/VG ratios nic levels and air flow all contribute to your own preference when vaping

 

[jaxgator]

I've tried rayon, and just don't care for it. Flavor, wicking, and lifespan (for me), was negligible when compared to my standard CVS cotton or Peaches and Cream setups. I am also that guy that saw no real benefit to the KGD cotton either, aside from the sheets make sizing it very simple. My biggest problem with the rayon was this... It felt extremely odd in my fingers. Like very slippery and smooth. I think the texture aspect is what turned me off most about it. Even working with it wearing a pair of Nitrile gloves, I just hated the texture. YMMV, of course, but that has been my experience.

I definitely noticed a different feel in the texture with rayon.

For me, it's just so much easier to wick with. Not only that but it wicks way better than cotton. No clumps/plugs in it and all fibers run the same direction. Rayon allows the juice to flow on top of it, it doesn't soak juice into the fiber like cotton does. I get a helluva lot longer life out of rayon over cotton. I used rayon in my Plume Veil dripper that I was vaping exclusively for 11 days. I only had to change them out when one of the wicks collapsed inside the wick on me. The coils weren't that gunked up either. After removing the rayon and rinsing it with tap water, I could hardly tell that it had even been used.

Anyway, to each his own. Isn't it great that we have choices?

 

[USMCotaku]

I love my cotton. It has been my experience that people who complain about bad flavor have been using the wrong amount. Too much and you get a linen like taste and too little you get hot spots and a burnt taste

 

[abrb701]

My magma for some reason did not come with a drip tip I am using the one from the Patriot,I'm definitely going to have to invest in some more drip tips,no leaking issues with the magma,however a bunch of condensation build up on top piece,I think it's because of the drip tip they draw is extremely airy,even if the adjustable air flow ring is set on they smallest hole.

A lot of clones don't come with drip tips, the only one out of mine that did come with a drip tip was the trident.
Condensation on the cap is kinda inevitable, all that vapor will always leave something behind. In my experience, the less airflow the more condensation in the cap, since the vapor builds up in the chamber and condensates on the walls. Also after you stop hitting it the coils are usually still hot and will make vapor for a couple seconds after you stop, at least 26 gauge does, I haven't used 28 in awhile. I put an o ring under the threading so I don't have to worry about the condensation dripping through the threads.
Its funny how different peoples opinions are on airflow, I consider the magma to be restrictive, not enough airflow for my preference even all the way open.

 

[gel drops]

Rayon,I guess that is what come with my kayfun + ? if it is i don't the i would have any trouble when it came to actually threading it through a coil stuff I got is already rap together small.Cotton is what I started off with and will continue using it because I have plenty of it,matter of preference i guess.

 

[gel drops]

That is what came with the kayfun .That is rayon correct ?

 

[jaxgator]

That is what came with the kayfun .That is rayon correct ?

Incorrect. That's braided silica.

 

[gel drops]

what is the difference looks like there's three things you can use?

 

[jaxgator]

Cotton is a natural fiber. Rayon is a semi-synthetic fiber made from wood pulp. Silica is a synthetic fiber, if I'm not mistaken, made from fiberglass.

There's also yarn, Rami, hemp and others I am sure.

 

[gel drops]

Cotton is a natural fiber. Rayon is a semi-synthetic fiber made from wood pulp. Silica is a synthetic fiber, if I'm not mistaken, made from fiberglass.

There's also yarn, Rami, hemp and others I am sure.

I had no clue that there were that many things that you could use.

 

[xxJollyRogerxx]

I think i saw a thread where a guy was stealing his GF Maxi-Pads to make wicks

 

[gel drops]

I think i saw a thread where a guy was stealing his GF Maxi-Pads to make wicks

wonder if he is into cloud chasing ha ha

 

[Keeferes]

That's funny. Is wrong of me to wonder if they were standard or super absorbent? Lol.

 

[gel drops]

I for some reason have not been able to get that 1 of my mind..

 

[USMCotaku]

I never use silica anymore, I just don't get enough flavor from it.

 

[regal55]

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@regal... The Kayfun is one of the easiest systems to build for out there. What problems were you having? Maybe some pics of your build and we could help you get things straightened out.

I appreciate the offers but I tried everything, never could get the coil mounted proper and had hot spots. Just don't have the dexterity for it. The dripper I can buy premade coils that slide right in the setscrews, much easier than trying to keep a wire under a tiny screw.

 

[gel drops]

I hate getting up this early in the morning, some nic and coffee needed.

 

[gel drops]

keeferes, "when" i get starting on the kayfun I know I'm going to be in trouble I did not even know how to take the thing apart to even get to the post to look at it!