Quartz as wick?
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I am wondering if simple glass stir sticks (for like chemistry and stuff) would work just as well.
We could wrap the coil right around it. I think the biggest thing for both, would be to make sure there are no splinters
We could wrap the coil right around it. I think the biggest thing for both, would be to make sure there are no splinters
i see this as a fad. non-porous.
one dimensional to be used in drippers...maybe gennies
i see it working maybe as good as the wickless coil.
not in until further evaluation
one dimensional to be used in drippers...maybe gennies
i see it working maybe as good as the wickless coil.
not in until further evaluation
Look at the pictures. This isn't just one piece of quartz, it's half a dozen of them. The liquid is wicked up the gaps between them.
I thought quartz was totally non porous---more to follow I guess
It is. It wicks by thin film surface migration. I have to give a try. The right sized U-shape should work in a kayfun.
Might be touchy and produce lots of dry hits. Who knows till it's been put through the paces. Definitely limited in application due to the rigid nature of the material.
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Lots of great thoughts here! I have to play devils advocate on one point. I can see the raw crystal "feeding" the juice better since it is not a smooth surface, but the uniform tubes would provide a much better surface area. Hmmmm....
As for the stirring rod, I saw those, but being just one solid piece, I dont see it "feeding" the juice, I can imagine it just running off of it.
As for the fad comment, who knows? Could be a fad, could just be a great thing waiting. You are right though, further evaluation is needed, hence the reason I created this thread.
Has anyone been able to locate the micro tubes yet?
As for the stirring rod, I saw those, but being just one solid piece, I dont see it "feeding" the juice, I can imagine it just running off of it.
As for the fad comment, who knows? Could be a fad, could just be a great thing waiting. You are right though, further evaluation is needed, hence the reason I created this thread.
Has anyone been able to locate the micro tubes yet?
Exactly. I think either that, or a raw piece will work best. The picture I was shown at the B&M was a raw piece, and that is what peaked my interest. Until this thread, I hadn't seen the cluster of micro tubes. That looks even better IMO.
I saw a picture somewhere a few days ago, and I cant remember if it was Instagram or Facebook (I will look in a min tho), and it was just one tubular piece. I don't see the gaps making that much of a difference because it is not a porous material, it is just using the capillary action of the liquid to supply enough to the coil.
Without testing tho, there is no way of knowing which would work better. Also I think the application of assembling and keeping the wick in place would be much easier with one piece
That appears to be a stirring rod that has been broken off rough.
Now I am thnking about the multiple tubes and surface area... Even though it is more surface area, it has no way to heat the juice inside the tubes, it is only going to heat what is on the outside surface. I am back to thinking about the "quartz points" that I saw on Amazon.
Amazon.com : Clear Quartz Points "A/B" Grade (Mostly 1" - 1-3/4" ) "Thin" - 10pc. Bag : Stress Reduction Products : Everything Else
Lots of great thoughts here! I have to play devils advocate on one point. I can see the raw crystal "feeding" the juice better since it is not a smooth surface, but the uniform tubes would provide a much better surface area. Hmmmm....
As for the stirring rod, I saw those, but being just one solid piece, I dont see it "feeding" the juice, I can imagine it just running off of it.
As for the fad comment, who knows? Could be a fad, could just be a great thing waiting. You are right though, further evaluation is needed, hence the reason I created this thread.
Has anyone been able to locate the micro tubes yet?
Quartz capillary tubes!
https://www.vitrocom.com/categories/view/18/Clear-Fused-Quartz
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Wonder how this would work with KangerTech type of coils?
I know that it would add a lot to the cost, but wonder if if's practical & if so, how much extra life one could get out of a coil? If there's no significant extra lifespan, wouldn't be a good investment.
On the other hand, if these would last 3-4 times longer for twice the cost, as I'd expect at a minimum, then the ROI would be justified for those who would want the extra long life.
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I know that it would add a lot to the cost, but wonder if if's practical & if so, how much extra life one could get out of a coil? If there's no significant extra lifespan, wouldn't be a good investment.
On the other hand, if these would last 3-4 times longer for twice the cost, as I'd expect at a minimum, then the ROI would be justified for those who would want the extra long life.
Cat
I have actually registered on there, and the smallest tube, in the smallest quantity is $54. I am emailing them to ask for "samples"
Sorry, "have emailed" and no response yet
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Several 1" and 2" samples on the way!!!!!
This sounds very interesting! Patiently awaiting your experience.
I am too.
**I do want to politely ask that not everyone bombard them today asking for samples. If I get them, and it works well, then we will go from there.
If someone else wants to try the Amazon pieces I posted earlier, we can compare results. Just let me know if someone else wants to get them and try, if not I guess I will order them today too.
I've been watching this thread from the beginning. I'm very excited to see how it turns out. Could be exactly what I need for my reo
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