Kayfunlite+ bad taste

[toddrhodes]

I tend to wick my cotton coils pretty thick on the KFL platform. I have had one bad experience on mine and it was a loose wick, but not so loose it was obviously bad. I replaced it with a thicker cotton wick and made sure I pushed the cotton down into the wicking channels with a toothpick and, using the same juice as before, it blew me away. I make mine thick enough that when I juice one side of the wick I can see it wick to the other side, but the wick does not float freely in and out of the coil. And yes, I mount my coil, form my cotton wick, and thread it through. I leave about 1.5 cm on the end of the coil on each side and trim the wick at about that length. I use the tufts of cotton outside the coil to reposition the wick if need be. Then I soak it, position it so I can get the chimney "base" on, use my toothpick to position the wick how I want, reassemble and fill. That method hasn't failed me yet

 

[Credo]

Is it machine oil taste?
It's a common oder/taste for stainless steel stuff that people often associate as being 'metalic'. Also, the oils can retain little microscopic bits of steel.

1. Take it apart.
2. Scrub all the bits good with toothpaste and a soft bristle brush.
3. Let it soak in some cola for a few hours then rinse it good with water or PGA.
4. Use a Qtip to coat it all down good on the inside with eLiquid. Especially the mouth piece and chimney parts.
5. Use a toothpick or wire with cotton drenched in eLiquid to clean out the air intake holes.

Reassemble and draw some air through it.
Hopefully it now only has the mild taste of your chosen eLiquid.

If you still get an oily or metallic taste at this point...
Focus on the air intake holes. Take out the screw for the adjustable air port and clean out the threads with whatever soft instrument you can get up in there (the soft brushes for cleaning between theeth are good)...coat it all with eLiquid.

If it still tastes off, you clearly need a new ProVari (joke).

Good luck.

 

[mekc57]

I have both the R91 and KFL+ and have had no metallic tastes. I use 1.7 ohm micro coils , 10 wraps of 28g on a 3/32 drill bit, and cotton yarn. After I install the coil and wick, I pull the wick up and install the chamber over it so the wick is sticking out the top then cut it off even with the top. Gently push the wick back down in the wells and it seems to lay perfect for wicking for me. I have also used this same method with organic cotton balls and it worked great too.

if you think your getting a dry hit you can tap your finger on the air hole while cold drawing to manual feed juice to prime the well a bit then vape on.

 

[SissySpike]

Dont know if it has been brought up or if you solved the problem but if your using cheap wick its most likely from China and who knows what its made of. Just a thought........

 

[macpeace]

Thanks for all the help and suggestions. I have been having success without the metallic taste lately. I think most of it was due to needing a good cleaning. I am now taking more care in making the coils, and not mashing the wick down/tamping it down like I was. All that together has cured me. Thanks again fellas. Loving the KayfunLite+, going to get some organic cotton balls today! Vape on!

 

[CBaquero]

I had the same metallic taste with the R91, a good bath in isopropyl alcohol and the odd taste went away.


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