OBS Crius II RTA

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I haven't needed to change the included NI80 coil but when I do, I will replace it with a slightly lower ohm stainless steel fused Clapton and see how that goes. IMO, the flavor is better than the Nano - it is airier which appeals to me. I still love my Nanos so they aren't being replaced. The Crius II LOVES cotton, so stuff it well. I don't thin the tails, just fluff them a bit so there aren't any dry spots.
When I recieved this tank with the included coil I stuffed my usual cotton bacon 2 in it and it was heaven.
Since then using my own ss wire I am having great difficulty getting this tank to wick well. Thick, thin, long, short, tapered etc etc with no joy.
My latest iteration is a 3mm 6 wrap ss316l spaced coil and I have ended up with very minimal cotton with tapered ends. This is working in an almost acceptable way however, I am very rarely seeing air bubbles from the juice channels.
My question is, is it likely that my issues are caused by inadequate oring seals at the top of my tank?

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When I recieved this tank with the included coil I stuffed my usual cotton bacon 2 in it and it was heaven.
Since then using my own ss wire I am having great difficulty getting this tank to wick well. Thick, thin, long, short, tapered etc etc with no joy.
My latest iteration is a 3mm 6 wrap ss316l spaced coil and I have ended up with very minimal cotton with tapered ends. This is working in an almost acceptable way however, I am very rarely seeing air bubbles from the juice channels.
My question is, is it likely that my issues are caused by inadequate oring seals at the top of my tank?

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Your problem is probably the tapered tails. Cut tails so they just touch the deck and give a very light comb. Wick channels should be full with a bit of wiggle room.
 

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When I recieved this tank with the included coil I stuffed my usual cotton bacon 2 in it and it was heaven.
Since then using my own ss wire I am having great difficulty getting this tank to wick well. Thick, thin, long, short, tapered etc etc with no joy.
My latest iteration is a 3mm 6 wrap ss316l spaced coil and I have ended up with very minimal cotton with tapered ends. This is working in an almost acceptable way however, I am very rarely seeing air bubbles from the juice channels.
My question is, is it likely that my issues are caused by inadequate oring seals at the top of my tank?

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I have still been using the included NI80 coil- I just dry burn and rewick and so far so good. I wicked too heavy the last time, and no airbubbles and dry hits- so I took it apart again and thinned out the wicks and now see air bubbles and no dry hits- Too light on the wicks and I will get a slight occasional leak- but mine seems to come from the 510 pin,not the vent, I have turned the wattage up from 25w to 28w to see if that helps, maybe I am not vaporizing the liquid enough. It is still one of my favorite tanks, and I liked the included coil so much that I purchased more of them.
 

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Your problem is probably the tapered tails. Cut tails so they just touch the deck and give a very light comb. Wick channels should be full with a bit of wiggle room.
I don't doubt your logical advice which is obviously what works for you but I have tried this as well as every other eventuality that I can think of.
Could it be that poor oring seals at the top are effecting the vacuum and so preventing good wicking.
I am not experiencing any leaking. (70% vg)

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I have still been using the included NI80 coil- I just dry burn and rewick and so far so good. I wicked too heavy the last time, and no airbubbles and dry hits- so I took it apart again and thinned out the wicks and now see air bubbles and no dry hits- Too light on the wicks and I will get a slight occasional leak- but mine seems to come from the 510 pin,not the vent, I have turned the wattage up from 25w to 28w to see if that helps, maybe I am not vaporizing the liquid enough. It is still one of my favorite tanks, and I liked the included coil so much that I purchased more of them.
I need to purchase more of the included coils as I didn't have an issue with them vaping at 35 watts however when I set it up, I didn't give the wicking a great deal of thought....just packed it in.
Now I can't get the wicking right whatever I do whatever wire or wicking techniques I employ, that's why I was wondering if thete could now be an issue with the tank seals.

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I don't doubt your logical advice which is obviously what works for you but I have tried this as well as every other eventuality that I can think of.
Could it be that poor oring seals at the top are effecting the vacuum and so preventing good wicking.
I am not experiencing any leaking. (70% vg)

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I'd be more inclined to look at you build or coil placement. I've learned through trial and error that spaced coils are more effective if the spacing is minute. I would try raising the coil a bit first.
 

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Appilogies....you've already answered that one.

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Problem solved.
I have just realised that I have mixed my tank glass up with the Serpent SMM when cleaning them both together some time ago.
There sizes are very close.
.....I was sort of right with my diagnosis and now, I won't have to go on the serpent SMM thread and discuss my issues [emoji15]

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You are so welcome sweetie- Thank you for your tanks that you gifted to me!
@PJReid was in on the surprise- I tipped her off that I was ordering one for you! I was really hoping that you would like this tank as much as we do and I was hoping you would like the SS- love mine!
Fastest Gearbest order ever- I placed the order on 11/21 and it was in my mailbox on 12/1 outstanding job Gearbest!

I can't find those little wire brushes on Gearbest and I need some more. I bought two domestically and put one of them someplace safe that is apparently safe from even me. LOL Do you have the link on Gearbest? Thanks.
 

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I can't find those little wire brushes on Gearbest and I need some more. I bought two domestically and put one of them someplace safe that is apparently safe from even me. LOL Do you have the link on Gearbest? Thanks.
Atomizer / Heating Wire Brush ( 10pcs / Pack ) -$0.43 Online Shopping| GearBest.com
These are what I bought- they are small, but seem sturdy. Sure can't beat the price!
Make sure you get the silver or gold ones- I think that they are the only 2 that are completely metal.
 

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@SnapDragon NY just got a chance to use the wire brush you sent. They are great for cleaning up the coil, hardly had to dry burn. I don't like running my ss coils under water so the brush helps quite a bit. Hugs sent your way, thanks again.:wub:
Glad you like them- I never used them before , but at under $1.00 for a 10 pack I thought what the heck!
They work good in combing out the wicks too!
 

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Has anyone come across a suitable bubble tank already? I've experimented with some bigger builds, and vaping at 100w kills the juice nearly faster than I can refill.:shock:

Not for the Zeus yet - maybe never. IDK There is a bubble tank for the Blitzen.
 
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