Orion V2 roll call

[tierrataz]

Striker, sorry you did get on with it. No mod is for everyone.

My current wick was oxidized using Jackfost method. So quick, compete, and easy it felt like cheating. I typically dry burn every 2-3 days to freshen up performance & flavor. I am on over a week with zero dry burns. Considering how little heat treating it takes, I think the wick might last much longer. Why it is performing so well without having to dry burn is a mystery, but I like it!

 

[aziffel]

Striker, sorry you did get on with it. No mod is for everyone.

My current wick was oxidized using Jackfost method. So quick, compete, and easy it felt like cheating. I typically dry burn every 2-3 days to freshen up performance & flavor. I am on over a week with zero dry burns. Considering how little heat treating it takes, I think the wick might last much longer. Why it is performing so well without having to dry burn is a mystery, but I like it!

And what is this "Jackfost method"?

 

[rossstang]

here is jackfrost method

I dont know if anyone keeps up with the UK forums but a guy I think goes by jackfrost did a litle experiment with the way he rolls and quenches his wich and let me tell you it is awesome!

instead of rolling the wick and quenching it in water or PG/VG, as soon as he cuts the piece he needs before he rolls it he heats it up with the torch on both sides and leaves the whole quenching part out! that's right no dipping in water or soaking it in juice and burning it. and just roll it up and install the wire.

I tried it and it doesnt leave your wick hard as a rock like quenching it and it dosent ground out!!! and the taste is even better! I absolutely love it!

mite not be for everyone but you should give it a shot and see if it works for you.

and here in UK forum
http://ukvapers.com/topic/17251-orion-mod-hints-and-tips/page__st__680

 

[rossstang]

JACKFROST original posting~

Wasn't sure whether to start different thread for this but since it was done for an Orion V2.....

Its funny how you think you've got something nailed, try something else and realise just how wrong you were. Well the other day I made my best wick yet and had a desire to share the love . Thing is I had started to think (fairly rare, I grant you) about what was going on with the oxidisation of the stainless steel in a genesis wick. Now I know that its a topic that has had a lot of posts/videos etc already but I was still having trouble. Heating and quenching many times, even to the point of having the wick start to break up, still resulted in a short when measured on the multimeter. I was beginning to try different water for the quenching when it occurred to me that the quenching wasn't likely to be doing much for the oxidisation process and was just hardening the wick. So I cut a strip 30mm wide and attacked it with the blow torch before rolling. Didn't bother to quench it, just kept heating both sides until I got no continuity over the width. Then I rolled the wick after cutting a piece from the strip, slapped a coil round it without bothering to anneal the Kanthal (didn't even get it that tight) and fitted it. That was it ....no shorts...no hotspots...nothing except a fog of vapour!! Incidentally I was getting some fluctuating readings until I stopped using the points of the probes and used the sides, must have been cutting through the oxide layer and getting to conductive material underneath. Anyway if this helps someone I will be overjoyed, now if anyone has any tips on how to improve the flavour of 100% VG

 

[aziffel]

JACKFROST original posting~

Wasn't sure whether to start different thread for this but since it was done for an Orion V2.....

Its funny how you think you've got something nailed, try something else and realise just how wrong you were. Well the other day I made my best wick yet and had a desire to share the love . Thing is I had started to think (fairly rare, I grant you) about what was going on with the oxidisation of the stainless steel in a genesis wick. Now I know that its a topic that has had a lot of posts/videos etc already but I was still having trouble. Heating and quenching many times, even to the point of having the wick start to break up, still resulted in a short when measured on the multimeter. I was beginning to try different water for the quenching when it occurred to me that the quenching wasn't likely to be doing much for the oxidisation process and was just hardening the wick. So I cut a strip 30mm wide and attacked it with the blow torch before rolling. Didn't bother to quench it, just kept heating both sides until I got no continuity over the width. Then I rolled the wick after cutting a piece from the strip, slapped a coil round it without bothering to anneal the Kanthal (didn't even get it that tight) and fitted it. That was it ....no shorts...no hotspots...nothing except a fog of vapour!! Incidentally I was getting some fluctuating readings until I stopped using the points of the probes and used the sides, must have been cutting through the oxide layer and getting to conductive material underneath. Anyway if this helps someone I will be overjoyed, now if anyone has any tips on how to improve the flavour of 100% VG

I will try this on my next wick
Thanks

 

[brian272465]

The jack frost method works really well I used it with my current wick no problems at all

 

[JollyRogers]

Gonna try this Jackfrost method tonight...

 

[tierrataz]

Let us know how you like this method and if you notice a MUCH shorter break in. It's my way now and very happy he shared.

 

[vaptamist]

My v2 is still in customs, but got my v1.1 yesterday and I'm loving it so far!

 

[tierrataz]

Congrats! Love his work and the versatility.

 

[lorderos33]

My original sporting a smoke black poly tank. Whatcha think?

Sweet!!! Where did you find the colored Poly tubing?

 

[tierrataz]

3.5ML Colored Tube for 510 DCT (Dual Coil Tank)

 

[K-man]

Hi tiertataz! My Orions only came with Kanthal. No mesh. No spare tanks. It has 2 larger o-rings and one smaller one. I can't figure out where the smaller one goes?

 

[lorderos33]

3.5ML Colored Tube for 510 DCT (Dual Coil Tank)

Nice, I didn't think they would fit being 15mm D (the orion tanks are 16mm ID x 20mm OD)

 

[K-man]

Hola hermano. Buddy what is the 3rd smaller o-ring for?

 

[lorderos33]

For adjusting the location of the air hole on the Orion cap (if it is not lining up properly without it)

 

[K-man]

where does it go? Or is there a "how to" someplace?

 

[JollyRogers]

It goes on top of the tank. but only if you need it...

 

[K-man]

thanks......

 

[tierrataz]

Nice, I didn't think they would fit being 15mm D (the orion tanks are 16mm ID x 20mm OD)

Crud, maybe I linked the wrong one. You on UKV right? In the Orion mod thread is a good direct link. Will look later if you need. Not enough time now.