new Bellus and Uwell Crown (with RBA deck) -- help, please

[curiousJan]

So my new RTAs are here, and from my research I should start by washing them. I've read 'hot, soapy water.' Soapy == dishwashing soap? Seems resonable and correct, yes? All parts (disassembled) including o-rings?

I plan on starting with the Crown and included coil heads while I do more research and begin building coils. Anyone have experience using triple-twisted .28g kanthal with the Bellus. I ordered .28g, but a shipping mistake resulted in my receiving 3x twisted instead. I had intended to try twisted but wanted to start with non- to make things easier for myself.

I'm reading everything I can find, but any helpful hints, advice, guidance is greatly appreciated as I move from my nautilus 1.8 ohm setup to my new RBA tanks (on an iStick 100W.) Thanks!

 

[roxynoodle]

Whatever removes the machine coolant is fine for washing. I soak mine in isopropyl alcohol, scrub with a toothbrush, good hot water rinse.

With triple twisted 28g, go with 2mm coils in the Bellus. I don't have a Crown, sorry.

 

[Steamer861]

I always find videos are the most helpful way to learn something new I would search Youtube

 

[jefx]

I always wash a new atty in dish soap and water, then a quick dip in boiling water.

2mm coils are about ideal in the bellus. Plus, the wicks wont need much thinning .

Im currently using 28g triple twisted titanium in my Bellus, and its working awesome!

 

[curiousJan]

So, Everclear might be better than Dawn @roxynoodle? I have some of that, as I use it to soak Nautilus pieces for cleaning.

 

[curiousJan]

Why boiling water, @jefx?

 

[jefx]

Sterilization. I figure it probably gets in places I have a hard time scrubbing with soapy water, plus it should help remove any soap residue that may be stuck in the nooks and crannys.

 

[jefx]

I also use Everclear in certain situations. Ive read that isopropyl alcohol can leave a harmful residue (dont know how true that is)

 

[roxynoodle]

If isopropyl alcohol leaves a harmful residue I guess I'm in trouble when I have blood work or get IVs

It not only gets the coolant off, but disenfects them, yes. I don't trust anything made in a factory for being clean