Need mesh help

[wfarrar33]

on the mcmaster carr site there are 3 types of #400 mesh. Type 304, Type 316, and Type 430

below is a excerpt copied and pasted from their site:

Stainless Steel Type
Features
Type 304 Stainless Steel
Good corrosion resistance. Type 316 Stainless Steel
Due to its molybdenum content, Type 316 stainless steel has greater chemical corrosion resistance than Type 304 stainless steel. Type 430 Stainless Steel
Offers good corrosion resistance. It is chromium-based (ferritic) and magnetic.

Which kind do i need? Thanks in advance guys

 

[zuTma]

I ordered mine from "the mesh company" and it is WSS400SF-A4, Super Fine #400 Stainless Steel Mesh - 25 Micron - A4 -
Still didn't get it though So can't tell you is it any good, but I think it should work

 

[silentt]

I ordered mine from "the mesh company" also and they sent 2 extra sheets for free. The shipping was 5-7 days, I would order from them again.

 

[wfarrar33]

are they over seas? if so how high is shipping

I ordered mine from "the mesh company" also and they sent 2 extra sheets for free. The shipping was 5-7 days, I would order from them again.

 

[silentt]

1 sheet of Super Fine #400 Stainless:

Subtotal: £7.99
Shipping (Royal Mail 1st Class): £5.50
Exempted VAT: -£1.33
Total: £12.16



edit: $20.34 USD for one sheet + shipping. I received three though so it was totally worth it, I've heard from a couple people saying that they always throw in extra at themeshcompany.com.

 

[CarolCrocbag]

Yes I got a couple of extra sheets.

 

[T-Hefner]

I also have used "the mesh company" and they sent me some extra sheets too..... I will def. do business with them again..

-Tim

 

[Poppa D]

Has everyone who tried this been successful? Does the mesh get brittle with new coils?
I've been thinking about trying this technic with 7x19 1/8 or 3/16 ss cable. But if the fine mesh works and doesnt get fragile. Either way its an extra effort I suppose.

 

[silentt]

The mesh holds up for a long time. I ran it for 2 weeks and it was still giving good flavor and massive TH. I have a feeling it could of went awhile longer. I can't further test it though.

 

[raceengine]

just remember that the free mesh might not be #400. They usually put in #300 or #270. I bought 2x #400 and they sent me 4x #400 and 2 more coarser grade...

 

[clavit]

Has everyone who tried this been successful? Does the mesh get brittle with new coils?

It took me a long time to oxidise the mesh correctly to avoid shorts, but it was worth it. My first mesh wick worked for a month before i killed the coil trying to clean it. I wound a new coil on the used wick a couple of days ago and it still works flawlessly.
I've had maybe two or three burnt hits in a month of use, so i would say it wicks perfectly
Try it, it's definitely worth the hassle!

 

[lorderos33]

Has everyone who tried this been successful? Does the mesh get brittle with new coils?
I've been thinking about trying this technic with 7x19 1/8 or 3/16 ss cable. But if the fine mesh works and doesnt get fragile. Either way its an extra effort I suppose.

The mesh does not get brittle at all. I've been on the same wick for many weeks now (still the first one I made for the iAtty). To keep it working like new, just brush it clean every 5-6 tankfuls. Between coils i take the wick out and clean with a torch then re-oxidize the mesh before re-installing it.

The coil will normally last a few weeks if you are doing them the same way I do. I use 32ga kanthal A-1 for resistance and 30 ga .999 fine silver for the NR wire. I secure them with 1mmx1mm silver crimp beads.

Flavor, vapor and TH are all the same as day one still.

 

[MrKrinkle]

316 stainless is decent but 316L stainless is the same stuff they use to make body piercings it is considered a surgical grade steel...