newbie: question about coils and wicks

[erikajeanT87]

I got my hands on the old Kanger dual coils (better imo) 1.5 ohms for my EVOD 2 and I'm eventually wanting to learn how to rebuild my own but I was wondering if the wicks would still be good or not by the time I go back to them. After they're done I rinse them in hot hot water blow it out then let it soak in hot water for about 30 min then blow and dry with a paper towel then air dry before stowing them away. Would the wick dry out and if so about how long would they still be good til then?

 

[RoseB]

Hello I've rat-holed quite a few atomizer heads in my closet. Some for several months. When it was time to use them, everything was ok. If the coils are dead, and you need to rebuild..just use some new wicking material. Usually that stuff is toast when it's time to rebuild. Hopefully this makes sense, haven't had any caffeine yet o_0

 

[MuffinTop]

There are two versions of the Kanger dual coils. The original type are easy enough to rebuild, if you are unlucky enough to have the "upgraded" coils it's nigh on impossible to rebuild those. If you figure it out though let me know! I have a whack of burned out duals I'd love to rebuild. Also look into picking up some Japanese organic cotton for wick, great stuff.

 

[erikajeanT87]

There are two versions of the Kanger dual coils. The original type are easy enough to rebuild, if you are unlucky enough to have the "upgraded" coils it's nigh on impossible to rebuild those. If you figure it out though let me know! I have a whack of burned out duals I'd love to rebuild. Also look into picking up some Japanese organic cotton for wick, great stuff.

I read somewhere maybe on here I'm not sure... it was before I was a member but they said they figured out how to rebuild the new ones. Now I'm putting it in the simplest terms cuz that's all I know as far as it comes to rebuilding lol. But they took out the grommet from the bottom pulled the coil thru and then used something that fit up the bottom and were able to just push the post out! Then rebuilt it from there but don't quote me on the details.. Good luck though I hope you figure it out!

 

[Joe13]

The wicks on the "old" style Kanger duals are made of silica, which is another name for glass fibers. They will wear out from use eventually, but stored they'll last indefinitely.

But if you're going to be rebuilding, you'll be replacing the wire and the wick anyway. As for the other parts... The coil housing (including the ribbed chimney) is made of stainless steel, which is very durable and corrosion-resistant. There's a tiny little stainless steel pin that forms the positive contact too. The insulating grommet on the base may be opaque white and is often termed "rubber" (although I understand it's actually just a stiffer grade of silicone rubber), or translucent silicone rubber. The "hat" that slides over the chimney is silicone too.

All of these parts are resistant to a wide range of chemicals and conditions. Nevertheless, I would suggest washing them well and drying them for long-term storage.

It's good that you're saving these. But don't store them out-of-sight. Look upon them every single day, and wonder about how much money you can save, and the fantastic vapes you can experience once you learn to rebuild them.

In fact, if I were you, I'd get some kanthal and cotton today.

 

[xxJollyRogerxx]

I read somewhere maybe on here I'm not sure... it was before I was a member but they said they figured out how to rebuild the new ones. Now I'm putting it in the simplest terms cuz that's all I know as far as it comes to rebuilding lol. But they took out the grommet from the bottom pulled the coil thru and then used something that fit up the bottom and were able to just push the post out! Then rebuilt it from there but don't quote me on the details.. Good luck though I hope you figure it out!

Yup that is the way to do it. I have been doing it. Heck I have even been making vertical coils now as well. The new style coils are actually really good to convert into BVCs. Bear in mind, these are being rebuilt as single coils and not duals.

Once you pull the old wick out of the bottom I insert one of my larger precision screwdrivers from the bottom and with a quick sharp tap pop the top off.
To get the chimney back on i just use a pair of large channel lock pliers opened to the right size then you can press fit it back on no problem. It really helps to put the coil into a base before you squeezed it back together. I use an old T3S base or an old PT base. That way you dont mess up your build by squeezing the crap out of it when you re-fit the chimney
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[Susan~S]

I rebuild my dual coils as single coils. Have not yet tried a vertical coil but I image they wouldn't be difficult.

How to Clean & Dry Burn Kanger ProTank/EVOD Coils
Kanger Protank/EVOD Micro Coil Rebuild

 

[erikajeanT87]

Thanks Joe very good point as to starting asap idk why I haven't just a natural procrastinator I guess..lol

And very intuitive Jolly Roger and while I don't know the exact specifics to which you speak I get the just of it and it sounds A LOT easier do you like the new ones better?

 

[HazyShades]

erikajean, if you're going to rebuild your coils you might as well replace your wick too. Wick material is inexpensive.
Do yourself a flavor..and use cotton. (but be aware cotton will burn if you dry hit)
Plain cotton will do, boil it first.

 

[erikajeanT87]

erikajean, if you're going to rebuild your coils you might as well replace your wick too. Wick material is inexpensive.
Do yourself a flavor..and use cotton. (but be aware cotton will burn if you dry hit)
Plain cotton will do, boil it first.

Thank you hazy shades I will certainly look into doing that

 

[Hitmetwice]

Used to rewick and rebuild way back when, but found a new coil to be quite acceptable in the end.
Over time I guess I'd just had enough of all the fiddling to make the vape only marginally better.
It is however part of most of our vaping journeys to rebuild/rewick. It's satisfying to know we can do it
if we have to.

As far as storing old units dry? I wouldn't, I've seen rusty coils before, put some plain pg or vg on the coil and wick before storage would be the best advice I could offer.

Cheers