newbie cotton wicking "trick"

[Alex4866]

I am sure that all the experienced vapers knows this or a better way of doing it. but here is my way.
After I got my first rda I was using 32 gauge for coils, I found that replacing the cotton wicks was bothersome and often screwed up the coils. After some tinkering I discovered that pulling in both ends of the wick will make the wick separate in the middle and keep the coil intact.

just a little advice for the people new to this and perhaps experiencing the same problem.

 

[Kr3wsk8er]

If I thread my cotton through a coil, I make sure its snug enough to not just fall out, but pull through it with an easy tug, saturated or not, I can always remove my cotton without messing with my coils. You may be using to much if this is not the case for you. Just my 2cents

 

[Alex4866]

I see.. That might be it. I actually did make a thinner cotton wick just now, but maybe not enough. Still trying to get a hang of how much cotton to use. In my experience though, the 32 gauge coils.. at least the ones I have in mine, are kind of.. easy to mess up.

 

[wi11n]

I just lay my cotton under the my micro coil and make sure its touching the coil . Its a very easy build and works great.

 

[wi11n]

 

[Fisheeboy]

I just lay my cotton under the my micro coil and make sure its touching the coil . Its a very easy build and works great.

I think I get better flavor doing it this way too. I see no difference in vapor production doing it either way though.

 

[Alex4866]

Well, I would try that if I had any stuff to do it with but unfortunately I don't. I am actually wrapping my coils around cotton swabs..

 

[wi11n]

lol well that's 28 gauge, gives me a 0.5ohm. I've got 24 gauge coming in the mail and I'm looking forward to rebuilding these.

 

[wi11n]

And no I'm not crazy, my sony vtc5 batteries can handle it.

 

[driptiplover]

Thank you for sharing.

 

[Alex4866]

I have some 28 gauge coming in the mail soon, since I am not quite satisfied with the high resistance of the 32. I am using a vamo.
with the 28 I am going to try a single coil build, with 10 - 12 wraps I think.

 

[trouble1000]

Must admit I find the thicker gauge wire a lot easier to work with too. I mainly use 30 gauge, always found 32 was a bit too fragile - ok for a single set-up, but changing the wick was always a pain.

 

[Kr3wsk8er]

Different kanthal gauges, coil builds, pulling cotton through, as well as cotton beds, are all dependent on your skill set, and preference. Do whatever floats your boat, and gives YOU the vape YOU want. I always lulz when I see someone trying to say that one way is the best over another. Everything has its pros/cons.

 

[Alex4866]

I was wondering. My RDA is a Nimbus with dual holes on each side.
When I make a single coil build do I need to block that other hole or just leave it?

 

[Kr3wsk8er]

I was wondering. My RDA is a Nimbus with dual holes on each side.
When I make a single coil build do I need to block that other hole or just leave it?

You are absolutely fine leaving it be, if you like the air draw/pull you are getting.