Igo-L experts need help

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paladinx

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I have an igo L.. I tried watching some videos and copied what they did. I wrapped a coil on silica wick,, came to 1.6 ohms.. And I get like this burny feeling. I can't explain it. The hit is not that smooth compared to a carto.. So far I still like the cartos the best.. but everyone says these rba's are so much better. Im not seeing something better to be honest. Its like a burny irritating kind of hit. Could this be from the silica wick? Is there a better wicking material to use? Is their any special or better ways to wrap a coil to get a better feel from it. I can't explain the feeling, but if i blow the vapor through my nose it just feels so irritating and scratchy. Anyone have any recommendations?

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If I was you I would not be building any coils yet . You can buy clearomizers that have replacement coils . Replacement coils are 2-3. $ each and last a couple weeks or more . Or a Cartomizer . The Coil building should be a few months away for you . That's just my view on it . But if you are going to build your own attys get a multimeter and learn the ohms laws. Good luck
 

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Did you make sure you the air hole is in front of the coil? .

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the igo airhole is not in the optimum position on the bell(topcap). when the air does not contact the coil perfectly it will dramatically increase TH and harshness.

it may take a little playing to get the airflow exactly how it should be. you will know as it will almost instantly get super smooth. i know in the igo it helped to move the coil a bit closer to the outside (make the legs a tiny bit longer) and not put the coil right next to the screwposts.

on my drippers once i set the coil up i first hold the bell next to the base/coil and see if the coil is the proper height so the air is directly on it. adjust the coil height , then put the bell on, and use a flashlight to see if the light coming in the airhole will hit the middle of the coil. not too high, not too low. not to far on either side. take a couple vapes and adjust left or right a little if needed.
 
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It sounds to me that your wrapping the coil too tight around your wick. Use a very small nail, drill bit, or needle, like 1/16" diameter. Put your wick against the nail then wrap your coil. Attach the coil to the posts then pull out the nail. You can also wrap your coil around an 1/8" bit, attach it to the posts, than thread your wick through the coil.

I also suggest using the cotton yarn as wick. Before you use it just boil it good a few times and let it dry.

Good luck, don't give up. There really is nothing better than RBA's.
 

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Thanks for those of you who gave some solid advice. Yes i burn the wick and wire with a blue flame torch. I have not drilled out the air hole.. Do you guys recommend drilling out the air hole, and if so how big ? I don't do lung inhales or anything, So I wouldn't want it too airy.

I will try to wrap the coils around a screw driver and be careful of the air hole. I try to position the air hole facing the coil. As far as how far away your coil should be to the post, or how tight the wraps should be I am not too sure. Some people told me to do it tight so it gets juice. some say don't do it too tight.

When I wrap my coil i take a piece of silica wick fold it together than wrap the coil around the folded wick.
 

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i do it like this, even if i double the wick. do it snug and when you remove the pin it should be just about perfect.
as for the airflow the hole is real low on some of them and you really may have to lower the coil to get it the perfect position.
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the coils are a little widely spaced but its to give you an idea of how tight.


as long as your wick doesnt look thinner in the coil area it should be ok you cant choke it. as for the airhole i wouldnt drill it untill you get it to work and see if you want more vapor as the igo is alright draw by itself.

dont worry, sometimes it takes a few tries to get it just right when you first start. keep playing and sooner or later we all have that AHA moment when we see it fall together.. i wouldnt mod it until you have the basics worked out.
 
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Position the coil exactly at the air hole level (which is right above the lip of the deck) and about halfway between the posts and the edge of the deck. If you learn how to wrap microcoils, you can place the coil right next to the lip (without touching, that will short) because long legs are not a problem. Either way, make sure the coil is centered between the posts for equal leg length. Let me know if any of this doesn't make sense.
 

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Thanks a lot guys.. for the help.. especially that visual reference. I didn't think of that.. to make sure the wick looks the same with the coil on it and not any thinner because its being choked.. Maybe I am choking the wick.. Or perhaps im doing it perfect, but i just don't like the hit of the igo. I seem to like the carto the best.

The microcoils confuse me because I always thought the coils couldn't touch when you wrap them, but the picture i saw of the microcoil looked like all the coils were right next to each other.. so thats a big confusing.
 

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Thanks for the video. The cotton he uses.. maybe i should try this method.. even tho i don't have the 28 kanthol. I think mine is 32 or something.. maybe i can try like five tight wraps the way he did it with the cotton.. Do you have to boil the cotton first or something? Just regular cotton balls?

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100% cotton cotton balls.
Boil holding them under the water with something,
Let the boiling stop and you will see a film on top of the water.
That is the "sizing" chemicals they use to keep the cotton fibers from breaking during processing.
Don't take the cotton out or you will get the sizing back on it.
Slowly run water in to overflow the container and the sizing will flow out as it overflows.
Repeat boiling as necessary till you don't see the film on top of the water.
Take cotton out and dry it in oven at lowest setting.
Bag in a ziplock for storage.
I use nitrile gloves if touching the cotton so oils or other contaminates from my hands do not get on it.
Do quite a few cotton balls at once as they are cheap and will save you the hassle of preparing them often.
Unroll cotton ball when ready to use and make the wick so the "grain" of the fibers is going length wise.
Remember not to tight or not too loose with the coil.
Cotton will expand with liquid soaked in it.
Too tight will not only choke the wick it will also choke the coil as it needs air to vaporize the liquid.
Too loose and you will get dry hits.
It takes some experimenting to get it just right.
I like to put a few wraps of mesh between the cotton and the coil, but that is a very lengthy discussion you don't need to worry about if just starting rebuildables.

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Wow.. I do appreciate all of that advice.. It just sounds like so much work and effort to boil cotton and bake it and wear special gloves.. I thought you could just use the cotton right out of the bag.. Is there something easier? Do they have a cotton wick u can use right away without having to go through this kind of ordeal?
 

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Wow.. I do appreciate all of that advice.. It just sounds like so much work and effort to boil cotton and bake it and wear special gloves.. I thought you could just use the cotton right out of the bag.. Is there something easier? Do they have a cotton wick u can use right away without having to go through this kind of ordeal?

Someone else will have to chime if that is the case.
Some people say you don't need to boil cotton ball.
I tried not boiling it at first and vaped some plain VG and also plain PG as a test.
I could taste something earthy that I don't taste if it is boiled properly.
It is not that hard and if you boil 20 or so cotton balls at a time you wont have to do it again for a very long time.

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