My first wick and coil wicking problems. Help Please!

[flbutterfly1]

First I just got the genesis-like tank from Stormy's.I am using 400 mesh. I made the wick around the little hex driver and wrapped my coil let's just say 3rd times a charm. It is working well but wicking terrible. I know my wick isnt pinched by the coil because I can still fit the hex driver in it(I wrapped the coil with the driver still in the wick and the wick in the tank). I thinned some Johnson Creek vg(which is already thin for vg) with 2 drops water in 5ml it runs in my carto tanks with out a problem. I could add another drop of water but I would like to here ideas. Just wondering if it needs some breaking in or what. thanks

 

[spraintz]

mine wouldn't wick either until I removed the fill hole screw. now it wicks like a dream

 

[flbutterfly1]

That is what I was thinking thanks going to try now.

 

[flbutterfly1]

I was also thinking.... Where should the airhole be positioned? Should I screw the top on tight or back it off right now I have it tightened and the airhole is directly opposite of the wick.

 

[Turbo]

I was also thinking.... Where should the airhole be positioned? Should I screw the top on tight or back it off right now I have it tightened and the airhole is directly opposite of the wick.

Ahh, that could be the reason for nasty hits; the airhole should be directly inline w/ the wick. If it's on either side the TH will be intense and flavor bad. On the opposite side, oh my!

 

[DeviantDigi]

Same boat,
Thank you for the tip spraintz. That seemed to do the trick for me. Hasn't tasted burnt since.

 

[DeviantDigi]

I was also thinking.... Where should the airhole be positioned? Should I screw the top on tight or back it off right now I have it tightened and the airhole is directly opposite of the wick.

For me, when the cap is all the way tightened. The air hole is about 5 cm to the right of the SS wick. Still kicks like a mull, I could only imagine your hit.

 

[DeviantDigi]

AH HAH! Luck me, I had a spare o ring layin around that is about same diameter of the original of the top part, but thicker. Now the air hole lines up perfectly. No more killer TH and more vapor.

I'd highly suggest trying to find another o ring.

 

[flbutterfly1]

I am still working on it may have to thin my juice a little more.I really hate dry atty taste. I have been using a carto tank or just cartos for so long I forgot how yucky that taste can be.

 

[Turbo]

Get that airhole inline w/ the wick if you already haven't!

 

[flbutterfly1]

The airhole was the problem but I think I need to thin my juice just a bit. I think I will order some 325 mesh and that will fix the probelm. Thank-you all those were just the answers I needed.

 

[Turbo]

The airhole was the problem but I think I need to thin my juice just a bit. I think I will order some 325 mesh and that will fix the probelm. Thank-you all those were just the answers I needed.

Glad you're sorting it out. Interesting side note on mesh and wicking; 'bj43' found out through experimenting that 500 actually wicks better when rolled w/ a wide width. It goes against popular belief that below 400 wicks thick juices better.

Interesting read: http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/modding-forum/330407-500-ss-mesh.html

 

[flbutterfly1]

I am thinking my juice might be too thick for those tiny holes though. I will try to roll a thinner wick tomorrow and see of that helps. I might have too many rolls too thick.

 

[been there]

You shouldn't have to water down your juice I use a 325 mesh and very thick v g with no problem and besides you'll loose a lot of the flavor .

 

[spraintz]

Glad to hear it's starting to work better.

I got lucky with mine and the top cap puts the air hole directly at the wick like it should be.

 

[flbutterfly1]

I got it fixed. I rotated the middle tank part until I had the wick and airhole inline with my ego button which when I vape is on the bottom. Wicking good now could be better when chain vaping but no more really dry hits. Thanks again for all your input.

 

[Chris Schultz]

I have a Cobra rebuildable on the way and I think they send a couple squares of 400 with it. I use (depending on the vendor) 50/50 mix or 60/40. With 400, would a pg/vg mix wick well or should i start changing the ratio? This will be my first rebuildable.

 

[spraintz]

I use 400 and all my juice is 50/50 and I use this setup in 3 different styles of atomizers and they all work perfect. I don't imagine you would see a difference with 60/40.

A lot of different things are at play with regards to getting a wick to wick juice properly besides the mesh. Point is, rule out all the possible issues with wicking before change to a different mesh #

Some things to look out for when trying to get a good wicking setup:

how tight or loose your mesh wick is
how much mesh are you using for the wick
have you allowed for air to get into the tank area to displace the juice coming out
maybe leave the fill screw out to allow for more air

Many wicking issues can be resolved with one or more of the above items before jumping into a total different mesh.

 

[vsummer1]

Thanks for all the great tips! I am in a coop for one of these to try it out and see how it goes before ordering a more expensive (and I hear you get what you pay for) rebuildable.

What o rings did you use, do you recall? I have a few around but if I need to get another it would be nice to have on hand before mine come. Thanks again!