Igo-l help!

[Pantera23]

I recently ordered an igo-l and i am using the vamo mod
This is my first time building my own dripper and i watched the video on the site i bought it from and did everything hes showing but for some reason when i take a hit it makes me choke really bad and is incredibly harsh also it vapes alot with the top off and for some reason when i take a hit with it on it doesnt seem to vape much at all

 

[DoogieTony]

Sounds like your airhole is lined up wrong. Make sure the airhole is facing the center of your coil.

 

[InTheShade]

Sounds like an airflow problem. Have you made sure your airhole is perfectly aligned with the coils?

If it is, you might want to enlarge it a little - you can do this by drilling it out, or by finding a tiny file or something.

 

[Pantera23]

Wow i cant believe the difference that makes! Thank you so much!
Its still a tiny bit harsh but thats probably because i may not be use to rba's yet im probably going to drill the hole a little bit

 

[InTheShade]

Just try worrying something into the hole first. My IGO-L was giving me a harsh vape even when I had the air hole aligned. I figured out there was a tiny piece of metal left in there where the factory had drilled it.

I might drill it out eventually, but I find it pretty much perfect right now with the stock hole. Of course, you may find it worth drilling to find the vape you like.

Forgot to say welcome to the forum Pantera23

 

[vangroover]

I've got the same set-up: Vamo and Igo-l. I found the 1mm hole to be fine, though enlarging it might be just fine, I suppose.

Is it possible that your coil is wrapped too tightly around your wick? If it's too tight, not enough juice gets to your coil and you could get a burnt taste.

Also, cotton (like from an organic 100% cotton cotton ball) can work great as a wick. And it's super cheap and easy to switch out when you want to freshen things up (no need to recoil, just slip another little wick through!). If that sounds interesting to you, search around the forum a bit for more info. Pretty easy to do, requires very, very little cotton - like half a pea size. Roll up one side of your piece of cotton and slide it through a coil that was wrapped around a 1/16" drill bit and your pretty much good to go.

 

[hawkizefan]

I've got the same set-up: Vamo and Igo-l. I found the 1mm hole to be fine, though enlarging it might be just fine, I suppose.

Is it possible that your coil is wrapped to tightly around your wick? If it's too tight, not enough juice gets to your coil and you could get a burnt taste.

Also, cotton (like from an organic 100% cotton cotton ball) can work great as a wick. And it's super cheap and easy to switch out when you want to freshen things up (no need to recoil, just slip another little wick through!). If that sounds interesting to you, search around the forum a bit for more info. Pretty easy to do, requires very, very little cotton - like half a pea size. Roll up one side of your piece of cotton and slide it through a coil that was wrapped around a 1/16" drill bit and your pretty much good to go.

Very good advice Vangroover......

 

[Pantera23]

Thanks everyone for the info
But i may have the coils wrapped around to tightly
I did drill the hole just a little bit not too much and it is still giving a harsh hit its not like a strong hit it just makes me choke like crazy from a very small hit if i can figure out how to post pictures ill post what i have set up

 

[Pantera23]

This is what my setup looks like

 

[crxess]

Coil should be tighter and centered between post.
Air hole, you learned.
Coil snug, not tight and not slack
If Happy with Vapor production, slightly lower power until harshness is gone.
If to much vapor loss, you will need to enlarge the hole. 1.2-1.4mm is decent.

 

[Pantera23]

Thank you!!
I tried getting it exactly how you had it and its working great now!
Only thing is is that its at 1.5 ohms i like my ohms around a 2.0-2.2
To up the ohms i would just have to wrap more coils around the wick right?

 

[vangroover]

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Thank you!!
I tried getting it exactly how you had it and its working great now!
Only thing is is that its at 1.5 ohms i like my ohms around a 2.0-2.2
To up the ohms i would just have to wrap more coils around the wick right?

That's right: more coils increases the resistance. Good luck and have fun!

 

[romz26]

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Thank you!!
I tried getting it exactly how you had it and its working great now!
Only thing is is that its at 1.5 ohms i like my ohms around a 2.0-2.2
To up the ohms i would just have to wrap more coils around the wick right?

looks good, way better/cleaner then mine!
what gauge wire are you using?
I have a 6 wrap of 32 around a doubled up 3mm wick and iam currently getting 1.9ohms.

 

[crxess]

I normally build my IGO-L's with 30ga Kanthal 5/6 wrap for 1.6ohm
Mine are used for flavor testing rather than Clouds..........though they produce plenty

Fold wick - use sewing pin to help hold straight if needed
Make wraps evenly spaced, snug to wick - but not squeezing
Secure and check Ohms
Fire coil several times (Few seconds each) to check for even heating and remove contaminants
Wet and enjoy

 

[Ec!g]

One word: micro-coil

Best vape I've ever had, I don't own any device that doesn't contain one. It's a sub-ohm vape experience without the sub-ohm.

My Clearos, protank, bcc, RBA... ALL have em