Phiniac and Siam Mods Cobra Rebuildable Atty

[thatick]

can someone link me to the ss and pyrex thread please

 

[tmcase]

I think this is the one. I haven't read it yet. Just subscribed to it.

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/modding-forum/351986-pyrex-ss-hybrid-wick.html

 

[AlmightyGod]

Ill let AG confirm all of his reasons for this, but ill interject my interpretations.
The "springy" coil almost self adjusts to not be too tight allowing the coils to "float" on the wicks surface. So you wrap it normal, set it in, and as you go to connect the two ends, that springy recoil setlles it in the ideal spot. Almost hover just above. Now it vaporizes juice. I modified my coiling of the cobra to follow AG's approach and it vapes even better this way. It's almost as if you torched the wire, and wrapped in on cigarette paper on the wick and removed the paper before even firing it. It creates that "space" between the wick and coil. And ease for adjusting hotspots? Wow. You get a hotspot, and tweak it easier than ever.

Exactly. Well said.

I do heat 28awg & twisted wires, because they loosen too much. Not a problem with 32-36awg though.

I subscribed to that thread as I saw a link elsewhere. Off the cuff, I'm not sold. Course, I haven't read so my opinion is just from the knowledge of airflow. The whole point is to pass the air over the coils that's why adjusting the location of said air hole becomes more important. Miss threaded caps hinder this. Cobra allows easy adjustment as cap is not threaded.

Add to that the heat up time. Heating Pyrex to even get to the wick?

With that said, I may have a different opinion after this weekend. I won't be a le to do a lot of reading of a full thread until this weekend.

It's a parlor trick. I get much more vape from SS mesh without a tube. It's more conceptual than practical IMO.

Edit: Dan used 3ohms at 10 watts, which is over 5.5v. I'm even less impressed with it as anything more than a novelty.

 

[moorea]

Excited so I had to share. Actually found a blue tank from vaperite for the cobra, last one that was in stock. Will look great on the black provari and blue led.

There should be some thinner o-rings for use with the cobalt tank. Make sure you use them. I didn't, because I thought they felt loose...big mistake. I had a heck of a time getting the cobalt tank off later on. The clear tank will come off with some firm but gentle maneuvering.

AlmightyGod beat me to it! Definitely use the smaller o-rings. We tried to put Siam glass on there that was not Cobra glass. And a beautiful sandblasted tank is cracked and it was the tank I was going to use with my cobra when it arrives.

Additionally for those who like to tinker and feel the fit is too tight, you can try using the thinner inner o-rings with your cobra glass as well. We tried it briefly and seemed OK. We didn't test it very much so proceed with caution and make sure the fit is snug enough so you cobra doesn't fall apart while being used.

 

[yankeebobo]

AlmightyGod beat me to it! Definitely use the smaller o-rings. We tried to put Siam glass on there that was not Cobra glass. And a beautiful sandblasted tank is cracked and it was the tank I was going to use with my cobra when it arrives.

Additionally for those who like to tinker and feel the fit is too tight, you can try using the thinner inner o-rings with your cobra glass as well. We tried it briefly and seemed OK. We didn't test it very much so proceed with caution and make sure the fit is snug enough so you cobra doesn't fall apart while being used.

Umm. So all the custom blasted tanks should use the thinner rings? Yeah, I didn't do that. Hmmm

 

[yankeebobo]

Exactly. Well said.

I do heat 28awg & twisted wires, because they loosen too much. Not a problem with 32-36awg though.

It's a parlor trick. I get much more vape from SS mesh without a tube. It's more conceptual than practical IMO.

Edit: Dan used 3ohms at 10 watts, which is over 5.5v. I'm even less impressed with it as anything more than a novelty.

And that confirms all my suspicions. And it would make sense that you have to vape higher.

 

[moorea]

Umm. So all the custom blasted tanks should use the thinner rings? Yeah, I didn't do that. Hmmm

Nope. But it is confusing. Siam makes glass for the cobras and glass for their carto tanks. The glass for the cobras use the oring that came installed on the cobra, thicker ones. The glass we have for sandblasting is the cobra glass made for the cobras. This is the confusing part though the glass comes in a box that says siam instead of cobra. So all tanks you get from us for the cobra is cobra glass.

 

[yankeebobo]

Nope. But it is confusing. Siam makes glass for the cobras and glass for their carto tanks. The glass for the cobras use the oring that came installed on the cobra, thicker ones. The glass we have for sandblasting is the cobra glass made for the cobras. This is the confusing part though the glass comes in a box that says siam instead of cobra. So all tanks you get from us for the cobra is cobra glass.

Geezum. So you blasted a Siam glass and the Siam is what cracked?

Seems odd that I can build a coil, hack up a process for vaping, stand up a new server in production, deal with virtual machines, restructure a whole new domain with new AD authentication, but I get my head spun by a damn piece of glass.

 

[Killjoy1]

Hmmmmm, hard pull it is, but with gentle love haha. Kinda figured it would be snug. The cap fits like a glove so not surprised about the tank. Will have to take a look and figure out which o rings to use that came with the cobra.

One piece of advice I'd like to offer is to lube up your o-rings when you have the glass off. This makes it a LOT easier to maneuver it the next time. I find Vasoline works better for this than using juice or straight pg/vg. Just wipe a little around the o-rings and wipe off any excess with your finger, it'll be just enough to make the o-rings look glossy but not enough to make a mess and it makes a world of difference. Your o-rings will last longer, too, since they won't get dried out and be less prone to tearing

Anybody round here see the whats going on with Pyrex and SS wicks? Good stuff!!

I did see that and have some samples of tubing on order. Whatever the outcome, the $10 I spent (including shipping) will be worth it just for the "satisfying my curiosity" factor. I don't like to have to tinker with things on a regular basis anymore, but I still do enjoy some occasional tinkering ;-) I couldn't find any tubing small enough to fit in the Cobra wick hole, though, and to be honest I think going that small wouldn't leave much room for wick anyway

 

[Killjoy1]

It's a parlor trick. I get much more vape from SS mesh without a tube. It's more conceptual than practical IMO.

Edit: Dan used 3ohms at 10 watts, which is over 5.5v. I'm even less impressed with it as anything more than a novelty.

Haha, I'm sure you're right, but the novelty aspect is what appeals to me

 

[LongDraw]

Nope. But it is confusing. Siam makes glass for the cobras and glass for their carto tanks. The glass for the cobras use the oring that came installed on the cobra, thicker ones. The glass we have for sandblasting is the cobra glass made for the cobras. This is the confusing part though the glass comes in a box that says siam instead of cobra. So all tanks you get from us for the cobra is cobra glass.

The glass for the carto tanks should still work thought right, just with the smaller orings? I think this is definetly one for the carto tanks as I have seen pictures of the cobalt tank on alba previously and it seemed like there was more rounded to the shape and the one on the site I bought appeared straight, may have just been me though.

 

[AlmightyGod]

Haha, I'm sure you're right, but the novelty aspect is what appeals to me

Novelty indeed!

I don't want anyone getting their hopes up thinking they are going to forever avoid hotspots. The Pyrex tube is going to carry its own set of challenges to the user.

 

[Killjoy1]

Amen to that, AG. Definitely more for the experienced tinkerer than for a newbie ;-)

 

[yankeebobo]

Haha, I'm sure you're right, but the novelty aspect is what appeals to me

I do look forward to your findings on this. And sure, the money spent isn't a large investment.

The glass for the carto tanks should still work thought right, just with the smaller orings? I think this is definetly one for the carto tanks as I have seen pictures of the cobalt tank on alba previously and it seemed like there was more rounded to the shape and the one on the site I bought appeared straight, may have just been me though.

I do know that Siam has tank glass. I believe there is also a SS tank. Those are the ones that the smaller orings are for.

(HEY, I'm getting the HANG of this glass matching!)

Novelty indeed!

I don't want anyone getting their hopes up thinking they are going to forever avoid hotspots. The Pyrex tube is going to carry its own set of challenges to the user.

Hopes up? Challenges? Whatchu talkin' about Willis? What challenges.

 

[Durangler]

Exactly. Well said.

Thank you, I'll take this into consideration!

Can't seem to get the '"multiquote" to work.
Thank you too yankeedoodledandy dude.

 

[moorea]

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Happy and Healthy Thanksgiving to All!

 

[moorea]

The glass for the carto tanks should still work thought right, just with the smaller orings? I think this is definetly one for the carto tanks as I have seen pictures of the cobalt tank on alba previously and it seemed like there was more rounded to the shape and the one on the site I bought appeared straight, may have just been me though.

The siam glass that was made for the carto tanks will definitely work. That is what the extra o-rings were included for. Just make sure you use those o-rings or like me you run the risk of a broken tank. If I had to venture a guess I would say the tank you got is most likely carto glass as Graeme told me himself for the time being there is no blue glass for the cobra. That being said if you put in the thinner o-rings it should not make a difference if it is cobra or siam glass as the thinner o-rings will not hurt the siam glass! So go with the thinner o-rings and be safe and not sorry.

 

[moorea]

I do know that Siam has tank glass. I believe there is also a SS tank. Those are the ones that the smaller orings are for.

(HEY, I'm getting the HANG of this glass matching!)

Yup, you are getting it. I would imagine it is not as important to use the thinner o-ring for the siam SS tanks as there won't be a risk of breaking the SS if the o-ring is too tight. However it would be a really tight fit and pretty hard to get on and off with the thicker o-rings and the SS tank.

 

[washvap]

Just quickly dropping by to wish everyone a great Thanksgiving. Also, I'm really pleased with my new frosted Cobra tank. The attention to detail and the end result is astonishing.

Here's the original pic I sent. I know that the it might be hard to tell what the design might be since the juice that's in the tank is clear.

 

[tmcase]

Just quickly dropping by to wish everyone a great Thanksgiving. Also, I'm really pleased with my new frosted Cobra tank. The attention to detail and the end result is astonishing.

Here's the original pic I sent. I know that the it might be hard to tell what the design might be since the juice that's in the tank is clear.

Wash, where the hell have you been and how are you? That Seattle skyline looks great. I'm not surprised you would choose that one.