I want to start recoiling and rewicking my CE6s and Vivi Novas, but not really sure where to begin...

[UncleChimney]

I would really like to start rewicking and recoiling my CE6s because from the factory I don' think they are that great. I also have a couple Vivi Novas on the way. So far what I have gotten is that I'll need some Kanthal wire, and I'm thinking the 32Gauge. Also the plan after some research is to use some cotton yarn from Wal-Mart because it seems like a cheap and viable option. I've looked at some videos on how to rewick and recoil and seems rather simple to do, but I just want to make sure that I am using the right materials.

Could someone please point me in the right direction to get the kanthal wire at a reasonable price? And please feel free to add anything else that I might need, or an experience you have had that you think would make my first time more enjoyable!

Thank you so much.

Jacob

 

[Ken_A]

The wire is very inexpensive on eBay... Sorry, I don't have the link with me. I got my silicon wick from another place though... It's been a while. The cotton wick idea is viable.

I also find a set of helping hands very good to have around. Got the link for that one, and very reasonable price.
SE MZ101B Helping Hands with Magnifying Glass - Amazon.com

 

[SissySpike]

look on youtube theres plenty of Videos wick and wire can be had on Ebay for very cheap you can buy 100ft for what resalers sell for just a few feet. Its not to difficult. Good luck!

 

[Sun Tzu]

Kanthal Wire 32 Gauge RW0097 - 100 FT 0.25oz Series A-1 Resistance AWG

and

A ball o undyed white cotton yarn.

 

[UncleChimney]

Thank you for the info, and that is a great idea on the helping hands kena! Special thanks to you Sun, I just went and ordered the wire!! hopefully it'll turn out some beautiful vapor!

 

[klynnn]

I went to Hobby Lobby and got a magnifying mirror in the sewing dept and then followed the end of this video. I have 32kanthal and 3mm silicon wick --works great for me and I'm saving. First few took me awhile but it gets easier and faster the more you practice.A PBusardo Tutorial - Vivi Nova Cleaning & Rebuilding - YouTube

 

[Wow1420]

The House of Vapor has small batches of Kanthal and wick for very reasonable prices, that makes it easy to try a couple different sizes. Rebuildables

While you're waiting for your order to come in, watch PBusardo's rebuilding videos on youtube.

 

[Myrany]

Look up PBusardo's video on the vivi nova the last half of it he shows EXACTLY how to rebuild vivi nova heads. Simple and well done.

 

[UncleChimney]

Thank you! I have checked out the PBusardo video and it seems great, but I also found another video which makes it seem very simple and almost impossible to mess up the recoiling....I'm not exactly sure, but if some of you wouldn't mind, I would appreciate it if you checked it out and let me know what you think. Here is the video Machine screw coil wrap for Vivi Nova / Kanger T3 - YouTube. It starts to show the actual process that he uses around 8 minutes I believe. This just seems like a surefire way to get consistent results.
Thank you.

Jacob

 

[UncleChimney]

The House of Vapor has small batches of Kanthal and wick for very reasonable prices, that makes it easy to try a couple different sizes. Rebuildables

While you're waiting for your order to come in, watch PBusardo's rebuilding videos on youtube.

That looks like a great idea SueGeo. I did order the 100ft for now, but when I want to try other stuff, I'll definitely be hitting them up!

 

[UncleChimney]

Does Anyone Know How Well The Machine Screw Method Works?

 

[Red_Bird]

Kanthal Wire 32 Gauge RW0097 - 100 FT 0.25oz Series A-1 Resistance AWG

and

A ball o undyed white cotton yarn.

Bought 100 ft of 30 gauge + 100 ft of 32 gauge from Temco recently. Actually the 30 gauge was about 10 days ago checking old emails.

the 30 gauge was $5.99 with free shipping.
the 32 was $8.37 I think.

 

[Myrany]

Bought 100 ft of 30 gauge + 100 ft of 32 gauge from Temco recently. Actually the 30 gauge was about 10 days ago checking old emails.

the 30 gauge was $5.99 with free shipping.
the 32 was $8.37 I think.

Yep I just picked up 100ft of 32 gauge for $5.99 with free shipping from Temco

Does anyone know which cotton yarn from Wal Mart people are using? I am going to head there this afternoon and though I would see if ours carrys it.

 

[Oktyabr]

I buy all my wire from Temco and silica from PBdragon.com I like the quality of their silica better than other vendors I have tried and their prices are incredible. I haven't tried cotton yarn yet but I've done cotton balls (a bag of 300 for $2, one ball makes around four wicks!) and I just picked up some restaurant grade cheese cloth too but haven't tried it yet. I even recoil/rewick my stardust clearos and clones (the ones that you can screw apart anyway)!

PBusardo video for the w1n!

 

[Unforeseen]

Moved to Assorted PV Topics - tanks

 

[QusieQ]

Thank you! I have checked out the PBusardo video and it seems great, but I also found another video which makes it seem very simple and almost impossible to mess up the recoiling....I'm not exactly sure, but if some of you wouldn't mind, I would appreciate it if you checked it out and let me know what you think. Here is the video Machine screw coil wrap for Vivi Nova / Kanger T3 - YouTube. It starts to show the actual process that he uses around 8 minutes I believe. This just seems like a surefire way to get consistent results.
Thank you.

Jacob

I watched this video and when I rebuild soon, which will be my first time, I plan to follow this.

 

[QusieQ]

Yep I just picked up 100ft of 32 gauge for $5.99 with free shipping from Temco

Does anyone know which cotton yarn from Wal Mart people are using? I am going to head there this afternoon and though I would see if ours carrys it.

I think it is called peaches and cream.

 

[Sun Tzu]

Thank you! I have checked out the PBusardo video and it seems great, but I also found another video which makes it seem very simple and almost impossible to mess up the recoiling....I'm not exactly sure, but if some of you wouldn't mind, I would appreciate it if you checked it out and let me know what you think. Here is the video Machine screw coil wrap for Vivi Nova / Kanger T3 - YouTube. It starts to show the actual process that he uses around 8 minutes I believe. This just seems like a surefire way to get consistent results.
Thank you.

Jacob

That video shows way too much work for a simple coil. No offense to whoever did the video but they turned a 5 minute job into a 20 minute one. I'll post my method which is simple...here it goes:

Bend a paper clip like this:



fold your wick on to the paperclip like this and pull it snug and get a grip with your thumb and index finger:



take your coil and leave an inch on the end and grip it between your index and thumb that is already holding the wick. Start wrapping slowly and methodically making sure the coils don't touch. When you are done it may look a little sloppy (if you rush like me). Take your time and it won't need much tweaking:



What I usually will do when I'm done wrapping is take the coil and slide it slightly down the wick so it compresses the coil. Then I take the coil with the index and thumb and wiggle it back and forth so they seperate and straighten up a bit. I'll spend a minute or so just tweaking the coil which you will get used to doing your own method. Moral of the story is that in less then 5 minutes you can have a perfectly useable coil.