New SS Coil... Crackling, and juice all over my mouth...

[mangkanor]

Hi, so after 2 weeks using my Nickel coil atomizer... I changed it to SS... I guess I put too much juice to prime it that is why there's crackling sound and some juice when inhaling... Is flooding the term???

So since I already filled my topbox tank... is there a way to fix that flooding? or in time? it will go away???

What is the correct settings for the new atomizer with SS coil???

Current: TC SS, SS coiled atomizer, 200F...

Please help...

 

[DaveP]

Same thing happens with my Smok Koopor Plus 200W. It works fine with Titanium and Nichrome, but will blow hot air with juice pops and crackling on SS316. The problem is in the firmware. You might want to try turning your TCR (temperature control resistance) down to the minimum value and working upwards from there.

A firmware update might fix it. I can't update the Smok mod because it requires a EPROM writer and won't update from the USB port alone. For $40 I can buy a new TC mod and just vape Kanthal, Titanium, and Nichrome in the Smok.

 

[Hitmetwice]

SS can be used in power mode or temp mode. In power mode turn the watts down very low to start, maybe 10 watts, then vape it and if it's not too hot turn it up to 12 and vape. Keep doing this until it is a satisfactory vape for you, if it gets too hot or tastes burnt turn down the power.

The flooding should go away with vaping, or a Q-tip can be gently inserted through the drip tip into/to the coil to soak up excess juice. Cheers.

 

[defdock]

I also recently started ss wire, noticed the "extra spitback"

I think it's partially due to its heating attributes. I find ss heats up super quick compared to the kanthal I was using.

Not sure about nickel heating properties as I never attempted to use it. Can't compare :/

 

[mangkanor]

I may try to use wattage mode then... unfortunately there is no firmware update for kangertech top box mini...
I just started the new coil... so maybe a few more sessions then it will be fine... just wanted to know if there was something wrong on my setup... thanks guys!!!

 

[Rule62]

I have been using 316L ss in my mechanical squonkers and bottom feed atomizers for a couple weeks now. I really like it. It behaves very differently, compared to kanthal. Very smooth. The only time I've gotten any spitting is with a brand new coil and wick.

 

[Two_Bears]

Hi, so after 2 weeks using my Nickel coil atomizer... I changed it to SS... I guess I put too much juice to prime it that is why there's crackling sound and some juice when inhaling... Is flooding the term???

So since I already filled my topbox tank... is there a way to fix that flooding? or in time? it will go away???

What is the correct settings for the new atomizer with SS coil???

Current: TC SS, SS coiled atomizer, 200F...

Please help...

It may be yoy primed the wick too much. But its also possible there is not enough wick.

Insufficient wicking causes popping and spitting

 

[daviedog]

You meant 200c didn't you? 200f is way to low for TC.
I've experienced spitting with kanthal more often than SS. Usually with powerhead/tank toppers.
Yup can use screens in your drip tip to avoid or buy anti spitting drip tips, screen installed..

 

[mangkanor]

Im using the free ss coil head when u buy a new kangertech topbox mini... yeah... it is 200f... not 200c... what is the correct temp for it then?

 

[puffon]

400-450F