Ody Coil Life Span?

[The Yeti]

Hey all you iAtty users - how long can I expect to go between building coils in my Odysseus?

I'm running at 3.7v & about 1.5ohm. So far, I'm on day 3 with no noticeable change. Will it last as long as a store-bought atty - say a month or two (or more)?

 

[fright88]

I think this is one of those YMMV things.
I have seen people report everything from a day to 4 weeks.

My expierence is with iAtty and Nextel Wick at 3.7v 3-4 days was about it. Every other wick I tried 1-2 days was normal.

Ody I got 2.5 days on my second coil or 25 ml of juice or so. 3rd wick I am still on and today completes my 3rd day 30 ml and I think I can probably get another day maybe even 2 out of it. Granted the flavor isn't as pure as it was when I first put the wick in but it isn't as bad as a day old carto either and since I only have a meter of wick to play with and I can't deny I am a little afraid of missing out on the next shippment so I am going to deal with slight flavor loss so I don't have to deal with cartos again lol.

 

[Rick.45cal]

I think it largely depends on how/what you vape. Mine have always outlasted store bought atties. Mine go great for about 6 days then their vapor production drops and they need cleaning/replacing. (I just make new ones, I can make a new one quicker than cleaning an old one)

 

[Major]

I agree from my own limited Ody use but tons of atties over the months. My previous "go to" juice would kill an atrty in a matter of days. I mean clog it up to the pooint where dry burningwould often pop the coil. That juice was a good flavor (Tasty Vapor Atomic Cinnacide) but after watching it peel paint, I switched.

Using the same brand, style, rating, etc atties on my new juice and I easily get two to three weeks with cleanings in that period. All that just to say that as good as the Tasty Vapor juices are, they tend to be known as atty killers. But if it keeps you off the real thing, it's still worth it to me.

 

[The Yeti]

So, when they do 'go' is it all of a sudden (pop) or is it just a gradual drop-off in performance/flavor? Just wondering if I need to carry around a spare wick with me.

 

[zuTma]

So, when they do 'go' is it all of a sudden (pop) or is it just a gradual drop-off in performance/flavor? Just wondering if I need to carry around a spare wick with me.

It's bad taste in most cases and drop in vapor. I almost don't remember when my coil has pop. And I had really low ones too just like yours of 1.5 and even lower. For me they last not longer than 2 maaaybe 3 days, then I notice major flavor change and it's time for new setup

 

[bpaulette]

I usually only push it 3 days max before the flavor starts to go. I've found the Ody actually holds up a day longer than my other usual atties which would only stay strong for 2 days max. I think its because of the size of the coils.

Will it last as long as a store-bought atty - say a month or two (or more)?

Wow - do you really get a month or two out of store bought atties? Without cleaning? I can easily push most atties that long while cleaning them every few days, but the VG I vape builds up like an emmer effer.

I did try cleaning an Ody build a few days ago, just to see how it would go, and it worked great. Washed the entire base thoroughly under hot water, dried it by putting the whole base in the diffuser of my wife's hair dryer for five minutes (don't knock it till ya try it), then did several dry burns to burn off the build up. Wick turned white again, everything went smoothly. But yeah, with the drying period mixed in there, it's actually faster to just build a new one. Still, I'm glad that the Ody is clean-able, for those times when you're out of wire and waiting on the postman (like I am now - heh)

 

[critterbug]

Yeti, I'm going about 1.5 - 2 days before I have to change the wick. I haven't tried cleaning yet. I've reused one wire setup, but I broke two that I tried to reuse earlier.

As an aside: it's a relief that others have had trouble with standard atties. I was constantly reading people's posts about how their atties last for months and the only cleaning they do is blowing them out. Heh. Not me. I can make it a day - or 2 if I'm gutting it out with the off flavor - before I had to clean or replace. Most of them didn't pop - they just grew hard to draw and the flavor was bad. And, after cleaning, I'd say only about half of those performed tolerably well. So I'd say I have to change the wick at about the same pace that I'd have to toss or clean a regular atomizer.

And totally OT:
Major, I use TV juice, too, and while it's mean on atties, it's my favorite. I finally gave in and accepted that I'm just not going to have atomizers that last long. They're the path, after all, while the vapor is the destination. My primary vape is butterscotch buttercream cupcake. The one before that was German Chocolate Cake. Both have gunked up atties and cartos like nobodiesbizness. I have gone through some atomizers. Ody was practically a financial necessity. Well, maybe not a necessity, but I hate waste and I felt like I was going through way too many atomizers. heh

Let's see - doing the math: Conservatively, I'd say I ordered 10 atomizers/mo. @ $45, which breaks down to about $11/wk. I've been vaping the Ody for 1 week and have gone through about half of the NR wire ($2 based on ordering by the pack) and a negligible amount of R wire, and about half of the wick that came with it ($2, ibid), so my "atty" build cost for the week has been approx. $4. Which will be even less once the bulk wires come. So I'd say, long-term, it's a pretty solid investment on a financial and an overall enjoyment basis. And I got to lower my juice from 24mg to about 16mg. Chaching.

 

[Vaporologist]

I made my last coil on Monday and it's still performing very well after almost four days... 1.7 ohm, stock ODY R wire, .999 Silver NR wire, wick is XC-116 strands. Using 70/30 pg/vg DIY juice very light in color.

I think I'll ride this one out for as long as possible just to see for how long it will actually be usable.

 

[Torqueguy]

Made my current one on Monday night and I've used it heavily all week without problems. Vapor is starting to drop just a bit and the resistance has gone from 2.9ohms to 3.1ohms due to buildup. What I'm going to do tonight is take the ceramic assembly out and give it a gentle brush with a little 180 proof moonshine I have solely for that purpose (noh, I don't drink it, of course I don't) and see if I can reactivate the little puppy

 

[Poppa D]

My experience is up and down, but averaged out, I'd say 2 days with the Ody.
I vape dark colored tobacco flavors, color has something to do with gunking up. I also use menthol drops, so who knows.
As for comparing prices, the iAtty or the Odysseus are far ahead of atomizers. Just having instant coils, wicks, never a delay or wait for that special make that's out of stock makes it a hot deal.

 

[Peanut8787]

I'm currently changing the wick and wires almost everyday. Thought only I have the problem.

The taste just simply gone bland, and it look so black and clogged up

 

[wreimer]

I'm getting 4-6 days before mine get too gunked up, but I've been cleaning them with good sucess so far, and I will keep doing that for a while I think.
I use an ultrasonic jewelery cleaner with vodka in it, then dry it off and do a couple of dry burns then blow off the remaining ash/gunk with compressed air in a can. The coil I have in my Ody right now is ...16 days old. I've cleaned it twice now, and each time it's come back to white without any real issues.
No question its better tasting when it's clean, but I don't find the taste that much different after 4 or 5 days...a little less "clean" tasting, but not objectionable by any means.

 

[steliosak]

There is a large spread with regard to how long my coils last.
Some develop a change in flavour after only 2 days.
Some have lasted over a week.
I usually make a new coil when the flavour starts to change ( a slight burnt taste) , never really tried to clean any.

I can't really pinpoint what is main factor determining their lifespan.

 

[Torqueguy]

I got as far as 19 days with a 3.0~3.1 vaping PG at 7.4V. I did it more to see how long it lasted although I must admit the flavor dropped off after about 12 ~ 13 days.
What I do is make a new one on Sat mornings so I have a fresh coil for the week-end and then use it all week, then just replace it with a new one.

I do clean the Ody coil almost every night though. I take a two ounce shot glass of moonshine, knock it back and then yell "Clean, Clean, Clean" at the Ody. I repeat the process at least once or twice. Works like a charm. Italian Grappa, Colombian Aguardiente, Tequila all work well with the process.

Cheers

 

[critterbug]

I really think the flavorspan has to do with the juice more than anything else.

 

[critterbug]

lols where are you in va, torque? we can clean together.

 

[Torqueguy]

Charlottesville and I love to clean my Ody.

lols where are you in va, torque? we can clean together.

 

[critterbug]

I grew up in Charlottesville... well, Albemarle/Keswick. And I have many relatives in Scottsville. That's really funny. I'm near SML now, so sadly too far to share in the cleaning! I think I'd enjoy your cleaning methods, torque.

 

[Torqueguy]

I grew up in Charlottesville... well, Albemarle/Keswick. And I have many relatives in Scottsville. That's really funny. I'm near SML now, so sadly too far to share in the cleaning! I think I'd enjoy your cleaning methods, torque.

Bring a toothbrush and a sleeping bag!