Question about rewicking CE5 and Vivi Nova

[DiscoPotato]

Hi there, can someone please enlighten me as to what is the compatible size and type of Kanthal wire and Wick that can be use for replacing the ones on a CE5 and Vivi Nova?

Thanks.

 

[Sthur]

Hello, check out pbusardo's vid.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6_b-uUKVJg

I made a microcoil in mine with 30 guage and cotton long wick on each side to reach about half way down the tank.

 

[InTheShade]

That's the exact video that helped me start the whole rebuilding thing. I think Phil used to be a member here for a while as I also saw a video he posted here on ECF about rebuilding the vivi nova.

I used 32ga kanthal but 30ga. would work just as well. I also used 2mm silica X 3 which would create 6 wicks total, three on either side. You may have to experiment a little, maybe get some 1,2 and 3mm silica or something to see which works best for the liquid you use.

You might find it easy, I know I didn't at first. I had to get my wife to help me after spending about 2 hours just making a mess of the whole thing. I look back on those days with fondness though, because it's often when you make a mess of something that you learn the most.

So wishing you the greatest of messes Discopotato - good luck.