Orion V2 roll call

[JollyRogers]

So I have been using #500 solids in my orion for a while now with either 28 5/6 wraps or 30 4/5 wraps. vaping Pluid through it and it is a machine. However, consistently at where the top coil meets the mesh I have had #500 mesh tear like a piece of wet paper. Everything still works, until it is time to slide wick out and dry burn coil to clean it. The tear spot becomes and issue then.

Has anyone else using 500 experienced the same? Any suggestions to remedy? I was thinking to go ahead and torch/quench the wick up top one time, thinking it may stiffen and strengthen it a little.

 

[slapaho3]

@Jolly

Thanks for the in depth response!

will try all of that right now lol.

also, what would be the equivalent if im using 32 awg to your setups with 28-30 awg. how many wraps?

thanks alot

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[JollyRogers]

Typically a 3/4 wrap with 32g kanthal works well.

 

[tierrataz]

JR, found the same issue. Water quenching might help. I vape almost pure VG, do didn't find 500 wicked well enough for me.

 

[JollyRogers]

Thanks tt! Yea, I usually vape 100% VG, but took a liking to Pluid. I mix in 1/3rd VG to cut it some as it comes in 20mg nic, and I believe it is 50/50. The #500 wicking is awesome for this... My next wick I will torch, roll, torch, water quench to see if it helps!

 

[slapaho3]

Sup guys! Ive been playing with my orion since i woke up today. Still cant get this thing to work properly!

I already isolated the problem to the mesh. I am using the drill bit method to roll my coil and im getting spring-like perfect coils. Im using 5/6 wrap of 28awg.

Here are some pics:



I have rolled atleast 25 mesh now. Tried a couple of methods includind water quenching and juice only. I really dont know what to do next everytime i put the coil in i get top coil hotspot which i can usually work out but when i start vaping it im still getting an unstable vape and that top coil is shorting out from time to time :S.

Please enlighten me!

 

[emonty]

Try to make the centre post connection less tight

Sup guys! Ive been playing with my orion since i woke up today. Still cant get this thing to work properly!

I already isolated the problem to the mesh. I am using the drill bit method to roll my coil and im getting spring-like perfect coils. Im using 5/6 wrap of 28awg.

Here are some pics:
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I have rolled atleast 25 mesh now. Tried a couple of methods includind water quenching and juice only. I really dont know what to do next everytime i put the coil in i get top coil hotspot which i can usually work out but when i start vaping it im still getting an unstable vape and that top coil is shorting out from time to time :S.

Please enlighten me!

 

[slapaho3]

Try to make the centre post connection less tight

You mean push away the coil further from center post right?

Which is a good method to go with the mesh? also what size ? I just randomly cut a little piece and roll it

 

[godspeed1208]

You mean push away the coil further from center post right?

Which is a good method to go with the mesh? also what size ? I just randomly cut a little piece and roll it

I was having the same problem like you and just now after trying to coil for 10 times i tried to oxidize my mesh one more time and now it works for me.. maybe you could try that? Finally i can vape in peace now

 

[godspeed1208]

Can someone tell me why i'm having lesser vapor compared to my lavatube. I notice that the smoke in more and thicker in my lavetube, but the flavor and throat hit is better with the orion. If only i could get more vapor with my orion would really make me a happy vaper lol...

 

[DaFish]

Can someone tell me why i'm having lesser vapor compared to my lavatube. I notice that the smoke in more and thicker in my lavetube, but the flavor and throat hit is better with the orion. If only i could get more vapor with my orion would really make me a happy vaper lol...

Sounds like your air hole on the top cap is NOT lined up with the wick.

 

[godspeed1208]

Sounds like your air hole on the top cap is NOT lined up with the wick.

Hi, the air hole is lined up with the wick.

 

[DaFish]

Hi, the air hole is lined up with the wick.

oh, hmmm

Is this a new wick?

If so don't fill the tank all the way (maybe 3/4th the way up) to help wicking on new wicks.

Edit: I don't have my Orion yet, I'm just going over general Genesis protocol.

 

[godspeed1208]

oh, hmmm

Is this a new wick?

If so don't fill the tank all the way (maybe 3/4th the way up) to help wicking on new wicks.

Edit: I don't have my Orion yet, I'm just going over general Genesis protocol.

Yes it's a new wick and have filled it with half a tank of juice. So maybe it needs to break in i guess?

 

[DaFish]

Yes it's a new wick and have filled it with half a tank of juice. So maybe it needs to break in i guess?

Seems so... Give it a bit

You may be able to speed it up by dripping directly onto to coil and burning it off several times over and over.

 

[godspeed1208]

Seems so... Give it a bit

Oh ok thank you ... will see how it goes after some time

 

[emonty]

You mean push away the coil further from center post right?

Which is a good method to go with the mesh? also what size ? I just randomly cut a little piece and roll it

Yes and also not tighten the nut too much. Concerning mesh I use #500 mesh 60 mm.
I oxidize it unrolled, take extra care with the sides. Then roll and give it a good burn until glowing red.
Test your mesh if it is non conductive, wrap your coil and with a depleted battery pulse until all glowing evenly.

 

[xformulax]

Still waiting for mine.... But after watching some reviews, I'm guessing the air hole isn't going to produce much of any vapor?

 

[emonty]

Enough vapor for me, flavor is key and that is what the Orion delivers!

 

[godspeed1208]

can i use the nickrome 32 gauge wire as coil for the orion? i wanna try out the twisted coil method to see how it vapes and i normally do a 3/2 wrap. So could i follow the same wrap for a twisted coil? thanks