OBS Engine Nano builds

[Marc411]

So I love my Zeus, the ease building and consistent flavor keep me using those exclusively. I want to love my Nano's since I have four but just don't get the flavor out of them but I know it's got to be my build.

I went through part of the OBS Nano thread but damn it's a lot of reading to find the build information scattered.

If you have your's in it's sweet spot could you please post your method. I normally use a spaced 24ga SS 316L coil.

How far off the posts are you putting your coil and how far above the AF is it? I just can't find a sweet spot.

If you can post pictures and estimate in mm how far from the posts and AF that would be helpful, I want to show these rta's some love.

 

[Vinnybagodoughnuts]

Well if its you its me too. I could never get flavor out of the Nano as compared to the Zeus and believe me its not from lack of trying.I just retired my Nano.

 

[puffon]

I have read you can block the back airflow hole with cotton, to improve flavor.
Plan to try this next build.

 

[Marc411]

Well if its you its me too. I could never get flavor out of the Nano as compared to the Zeus and believe me its not from lack of trying.I just retired my Nano.

Interesting, I thought it was something I was doing wrong and I've built it at least 20 times trying 20 different builds. I was thinking it would be worth throwing them up for sale but wanted to give it one more shot.

 

[Fidola13]

Sorry I don’t have any building pics to post for you but I was unimpressed at first with the flavor. It was suggested several times to raise the coil as high as much as possible. It has made a world of difference!

I’ve been using ss 316L 28g round spaced coils at about .45ohms or slightly more and at about 35 Watts. I like a warm vape though.

I hope this helps somewhat. It really did make it a great RTA.

 

[Fidola13]

Also to avoid spitback and gurgling- close the airflow and put a fingertip on the drip tip before opening the fill port. Then reverse the procedure. It creates a mini vacuum and keeps the juice from getting in the chimney.

Good luck!!

 

[Marc411]

It was suggested several times to raise the coil as high as much as possible. It has made a world of difference!

I’ve been using ss 316L 28g round spaced coils at about .45ohms or slightly more and at about 35 Watts. I like a warm vape though.

I hope this helps somewhat. It really did make it a great RTA.

Thanks Fidola, I'll give it a shot. How far off the posts do you position the coil? I've kept it pretty tight so suggestions would help.

 

[Letitia]

My go to is a 3mm tri core fc ss 5-7 wraps depending on juice. Position the coil center on posts and closer to posts. Short combed/thinned tails just tucked into wick holes. No spitback or gurgles. I'm putting another into rotation tomorrow and will post a couple of pics for you Marc.

I'm the opposite of most, I benched one Zeus and pif'd the unopened one. Too airy even closed down. Shame, I still believe the Zeus has the smoothest sexiest af on the market.

 

[Marc411]

Thanks Letitia, I'll give the positioning a shot. I thin the tails no matter what I build, I believe it wicks better that way. So far the Nano vapes great it just doesn't produce the flavor I get from the Zeus but it kicks out the vapor. I've never had issues with flooding or spit back, not yet anyway.

Real strange how one persons favorite is another persons problem. In the big thread you mentioned a couple times it is your favorite, I just can't find my sweet spot.

 

[Fidola13]

Sorry I don’t have any building pics to post for you but I was unimpressed at first with the flavor. It was suggested several times to raise the coil as high as much as possible. It has made a world of difference!

I’ve been using ss 326L 28g round spaced coils at about .45ohms or slightly more and at about 35 Watts. I like a warm vape though.

I hope this helps somewhat. It really did make it a great RTA.

Thanks Fidola, I'll give it a shot. How far off the posts do you position the coil? I've kept it pretty tight so suggestions would help.

Probably about 2mm. I’ll check tomorrow. I need to rework it so I’ll take some pics and post them.

 

[puffon]

I think it's the back airflow hole that mutes some flavor.
Seem it's too far away from the coil.

 

[Letitia]

Subjectivity is what keeps the forums interesting. I actually enjoyed using the Zeus but couldn't get the sharper notes from my juices. Thinking it was more a barrel/chimney issue rather than build.

 

[Letitia]

I think it's the back airflow hole that mutes some flavor.
Seem it's too far away from the coil.

I tried plugging the back hole and noticed no improvement for flavor, but did restrict the draw in a way I didn't care for. More than a few swear by using the plug tho. I think the something about the Nano just hits all my needs and sweet spot.

 

[Marc411]

Well Letitia I followed your advice and built the Nano with a 22ga 316L four wrap spaced coil, it came in at .15Ω

I lifted the coil so that the top was about 1mm from the top of the two posts and I have to say that the flavor is vastly improved, these will be added back into the rotation.

Thank you!

 

[Fidola13]

Glad that worked out for you! It’s an amazing difference once it’s built “right”!

 

[Letitia]

Well Letitia I followed your advice and built the Nano with a 22ga 316L four wrap spaced coil, it came in at .15Ω

I lifted the coil so that the top was about 1mm from the top of the two posts and I have to say that the flavor is vastly improved, these will be added back into the rotation.

Thank you!

Glad it worked out for you . Apologies for forgetting to post my build.

 

[Marc411]

Glad it worked out for you . Apologies for forgetting to post my build.

No problem Letitia, I think it's more about the coil position than it is the build. I was keeping the coil much to low.

 

[Letitia]

No problem Letitia, I think it's more about the coil position than it is the build. I was keeping the coil much to low.

22g...using tc?

 

[Marc411]

22g...using tc?

Yes..... No..... Sometimes

I've been switching back and forth but I think I prefer it in power mode.

 

[Letitia]

Yes..... No..... Sometimes

I've been switching back and forth but I think I prefer it in power mode.

Ramp for me with 22g was too frustrating, but then I'm not fond of using a "hard" ramp settings.