Older Folks and Vaping

[MikeE3]

I've copied and saved that excellent picture and will make that mod ASAP. Thanks!

'Nother question: is the other post a second positive connection? I haven't seen a video or picture where anyone uses it. It sure would be easier to connect to but it's in kind of an awkward spot.

I think that 'other' post was meant for using silica wicks. The wick would come up out the hole and take a 90 degree bend. Then coil was wrapped on the 'bend' then connected to the 'other' post and 'center' post.

Let me know if you can't find 2-3mm SS washers. I've got some extra I can send you.

 

[bigbells]

I think that 'other' post was meant for using silica wicks. The wick would come up out the hole and take a 90 degree bend. Then coil was wrapped on the 'bend' then connected to the 'other' post and 'center' post.

It's still got me curious. Why the hole in that other post?

Let me know if you can't find 2-3mm SS washers. I've got some extra I can send you.

Thanks! I accept the offer! Will PM you my mailing address. No reason I can think of to use anything other than a letter envelope and a single first class stamp.

 

[Ken_A]

Weather this morning is a bit.... wet. tornado watch until 11 am. rain. wind. I may have to bring a bit of extra juice to work with me today

 

[MikeE3]

It's still got me curious. Why the hole in that other post?

I think it's just the Chinese typical setup for passing the wire through the hole and clamping it with the screw instead of wrapping around a screw/post.

 

[bigbells]

I think it's just the Chinese typical setup for passing the wire through the hole and clamping it with the screw instead of wrapping around a screw/post.

I would have thought that would break the wire, but now that I give it more thought: I guess the section of the wire that passes through the post is so short that it would be quite stiff over that short length and provide a pretty solid barrier to the bottom of the screw.

 

[bigbells]

I got my round Kanthal from Temco today. 25' of 26 gauge and 50' of 31 gauge. I'd watched a video where somebody used 26 gauge wire and was fascinated by how sturdy it was.

So I made a coil around some 2mm silicone wick and used 10 wraps, knowing that the resistance per foot was low. I just barely made the minimum for the Vamo to run, 1.3 ohms. Not a neat job at all but it works. The single wick isn't really enough. Next time I'll make it with 2 wicks.

 

[MikeE3]

I got my round Kanthal from Temco today. 25' of 26 gauge and 50' of 31 gauge. I'd watched a video where somebody used 26 gauge wire and was fascinated by how sturdy it was.

So I made a coil around some 2mm silicone wick and used 10 wraps, knowing that the resistance per foot was low. I just barely made the minimum for the Vamo to run, 1.3 ohms. Not a neat job at all but it works. The single wick isn't really enough. Next time I'll make it with 2 wicks.

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Wow - you're really jumping in w/ both feet going all the way down to 26g Kanthal. I consider folks using 28g as extreme vapers. I've been pretty happy with 30g for all my RBA's and 32g for re-doing Vivi Nova heads.

 

[bigbells]

Wow - you're really jumping in w/ both feet going all the way down to 26g Kanthal. I consider folks using 28g as extreme vapers. I've been pretty happy with 30g for all my RBA's and 32g for re-doing Vivi Nova heads.

I'm proud of this one. 12 wraps of 26 gauge, 2 wicks, 1.6-1.7 ohms. I made the coil first then pulled the wicks through.

 

[Debadoo]

I have a couple of magnifying headlamps. They come in handy for fine work. Also a jewelrs loop helps sometimes.

I've been wanting some of those for quite awhile, and now I really need to get some. I just won an AGI rebuildable atty. lol So I'm gonna be at least attempting this! Now I'm gonna have to start paying attention to all the techy posts that I sorta skim over now. lol

Weather this morning is a bit.... wet. tornado watch until 11 am. rain. wind. I may have to bring a bit of extra juice to work with me today

be careful hun! Sure hope it's not headed right for ya.

(ty big for savin me here)

 

[bigbells]

be careful hun! Sure hope it headed right for ya.

Two ways of reading that. Took me a while to figure out the second one.

 

[Debadoo]

Two ways of reading that. Took me a while to figure out the second one.

ohhhhh noooooooooo thanks........that was a definite typo!! meant to say sure hope it's not headed right for ya. Thanks for pointing that out.......gonna go edit!!

 

[RadarLuv1]

Sure you have seen it. I am in my 30's but I love her! I want to hang with her!

 

[RadarLuv1]

 

[Ken_A]

ohhhhh noooooooooo thanks........that was a definite typo!! meant to say sure hope it's not headed right for ya. Thanks for pointing that out.......gonna go edit!!

Heh I'm dyslexic, so I read it correctly.

Got lots of rain, but no property damage, so I'm good

 

[BacsiBob]

Sure you have seen it. I am in my 30's but I love her! I want to hang with her!

Well, I'm in my 60's and I want to hang with both of you

 

[flintlock62]

Glad to know some else is besides me.
Dyslexics, untie!

Heh I'm dyslexic, so I read it correctly.

Got lots of rain, but no property damage, so I'm good

 

[Janet H]

Welcome Radar! I've seen several of this ladies videos when I first started vaping and she helped me not feel so self conscious about puffing on a stick. She is so sweet and very informative.

 

[Uncle Willie]

Question .. I decided to try a clearomizer .. eGo CE5 2.1 Ohm .. on an eGo 1100mah .. I filled it as suggested, let it sit for a while, twirled it .. yet I am getting a hint of burnt taste ..

Thoughts .. ?? Tips .. ??

 

[3mg Meniere]

Question ... yet I am getting a hint of burnt taste ..

Thoughts .. ?? Tips .. ??

Too hot. With my equipment and that problem, I pulse it, rather than applying steady heat. That also allows for better juice flow.

 

[Rat2chat2]

Just wanted to let all of you know how much I have been enjoying your thread. What a wonderful group of people. Thank you.