Mesh/Wire question.

[Pathology]

Where's a good vendor, with a good price, to get SS Mesh?

Also, wire?

And whats a good type of mesh (400, 450, 500?) and wire (32, 30, 28?) to start with?

I've ordered an AGA-T+ and want extra because I'm bound to mess up lol.

Thank you!

 

[pdib]

500 mesh seems to be your best bet. If you do 100% VG juice, that might be the one exception? 316L Stainless Steel 500 Mesh or Stainless Steel Mesh

Best wire selection Resistance Wire. Alternatively, best price (free shipping) for Nichrome (works great has lower resistance) Nichrome Wire

buy 28, 30 and 32!

edit: all these sources are reputable and ship fast.

 

[Pathology]

I do vape 100% VG juices. What do you recommend for that?

 

[pdib]

I don't. I've heard where people sometimes like 400 or even 325(?) for super thick juices. I've also heard where the really thick juices gunk up the genisis system pretty quick. But we'll just have to wait for someone who knows your realm to chime in with authority.

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[Pathology]

Boba's Bounty is my #1 vape, so any advice on that would be great.

 

[grindle]

The higher the mesh grade the better. It gunks up the mesh quicker, but you're talking about a wick lasting 2 months instead of 3, not worth fretting over.

Also, all the mesh used in failed attempts - don't dump it, there's no need to and it's a terrible waste! The only reason to dump a wick is if it's falling apart due to being cut badly or if it's fully gunked up.

 

[Pathology]

Is the mesh that comes with the AGA-T+ and wire enough to make a functional build?

Also, can I buy the mesh/wire at home depot/lowes?

 

[beanpusher]

Is the mesh that comes with the AGA-T+ and wire enough to make a functional build?

Also, can I buy the mesh/wire at home depot/lowes?

the wire and mesh that comes with it is enough but i would get better wire like 28 or 30 awg kanthal a1, depending if ur using a mechanical or vv/vw device. that would make a difference also. 30awg 3/4 wrap if ur using a vv/vw

i vape high vg i use 325 with less than 3/4" width to roll a hollow wick and don't have any problems with wicking or getting gunked up. same wick for the past month

 

[grindle]

It came with enough for me to make a 3ohm coil. The amount of mesh (#400) was enough for a straw wick think it was 40mmx45mm. I would have preferred a smidge more as the the wick went dry if I wasn't doing the Genni-tilt, but it was usable, I just had to hold my PV awkwardly for a few days.

Home Depot and Lowes, other people will have to answer on that as we don't have them in Ireland, but I don't think they'll stock mesh of fine enough grade. If you can get #500 or #625 you can make a solid wick that will keep on wicking, no dry hits and no need for that awkward Genni-tilt (might just be awkward for me because I use a box mod).

i vape high vg i use 325 with less than 3/4" width to roll a hollow wick and don't have any problems with wicking or getting gunked up. same wick for the past month

You vape with the Genni-tilt? We have a rocket scientist (he of Doodlebug fame) on another forum who states VG wicks better on the lower numbers like #325 or #200 because of gravity and the horizontal vaping style, but #500 and #625 beat it on capillary action.

 

[hooligan333]

What about ribbon kanthal?

 

[Pathology]

I found a place and ordered me some kanthal 30 wire and a sheet of 400 SS mesh, also a nice drip tip. So I'm all set. They also had pre-rolled mesh, but I was skeptical of that, plus I want to experiment on my own first.

 

[andrewisk0ol]

I found a place and ordered me some kanthal 30 wire and a sheet of 400 SS mesh, also a nice drip tip. So I'm all set. They also had pre-rolled mesh, but I was skeptical of that, plus I want to experiment on my own first.

Where did you end up ordering it from?