Random DIY mixing and More

[dc99]

Thanks, @dc99. Which ones to get, though? Remember: I know nothing.

Think it was these. Cant find them at the moment. 2.5mm 6wrap 10 Pack Fused Clapton Coils 316L SS 28gx2/40g

 

[Zazie]

Thank you, @dc99!

 

[hittman]

Just to put my two cents in, I’ve been running these in a couple different rtas and like them quite a bit.

$3.56 (Free Shipping) Authentic Coilology 316L Stainless Steel Braided Pre-Coiled Wire (316L SS(braided), 32*40 AWG) at m.FastTech.com

 

[rosesense]

So, with a clapton you don't have to use a wick? That is news to me so I uess you learn something new all the time.

 

[Zazie]

Just to put my two cents in, I’ve been running these in a couple different rtas and like them quite a bit.

$3.56 (Free Shipping) Authentic Coilology 316L Stainless Steel Braided Pre-Coiled Wire (316L SS(braided), 32*40 AWG) at m.FastTech.com

Interesting, and appealing to my frugal side (yes, I do have one--otherwise, my extravagant side would make me tip over even more easily than I do). I'd want some with at least three or four times the ohms, though.

SFT question: Am I right in thinking I should mix them at single-flavor percentages? I used recommendations for levels in mixes in my first round, and the flavor seemed awfully weak.

 

[PJReid]

Thanks, but I've already tried them, they aren't quite what my granddaughter and her boyfriend are looking for.

What kind of mint flavors are they looking for? I think you can convert most recipes to a pod by upping the flavor percentage and mixing at 50/50 vg/pg.

I read that the menthol-flavored juul pods are described as having a “traditional menthol flavor with a brisk finish,” with mint described as “crisp peppermint with a soothing aftertaste."

Which do they like?

 

[FranC]

Interesting, and appealing to my frugal side (yes, I do have one--otherwise, my extravagant side would make me tip over even more easily than I do). I'd want some with at least three or four times the ohms, though.

SFT question: Am I right in thinking I should mix them at single-flavor percentages? I used recommendations for levels in mixes in my first round, and the flavor seemed awfully weak.

Yes,you need single flavor %.

 

[Zazie]

Yes,you need single flavor %.

Well, no wonder my first sfts were so disappointing! I'll doctor them tomorrow.

 

[Heartsdelight]

My enthions are clones. I don’t remember what I paid for them but know it was $15 or less.

Mine too!

 

[dc99]

So, with a clapton you don't have to use a wick? That is news to me so I uess you learn something new all the time.

Not exactly completely true. You can get a decent hit without wick. Cant just use them all the time. The make up of the coil holds a good hit of juice between all the rounds of wire

 

[hittman]

I finally got around to mixing Bill’s lemonade recipe that I used to use a lot but cut all the percentages down by half and I’m still getting good flavor snv. I’ll finally get some use out of the five 30ml bottles of FW lemonade.

 

[Lordron's_Drag]

I'm going to get my buddy to print there flavor list if anyone is curious about a flavor I can get the recipe there a couple of decent tobacco flavors

 

[Zazie]

For coils, how about these? Or these? Or do they need to be braided to use for a couple of hits without wicking?

 

[hittman]

I think either one would be fine. I might try some myself next time I order.

 

[Zazie]

Thank you. It is tremendously encouraging to know that what I thought might be okay is.

 

[Shadav]

i'm not to sure about this one... it's supposed to be a fruit loop flavor....
it's ok, but odd...needs something but I can't put my finger on it
Cherry 5% (I only have Black Cherry)
Strawberry 3%
Lemon 2%

maybe less cherry....maybe some lime? I don't know it's just not right...not bad though if added sweetener for more of a cherry lemonade
i'm not for orange or grape flavors (though this may need it)...it's going to bug me, it needs something i just can't figure it out yet

 

[AngeNZ]

Oh, lord, have I been persuaded to try out an RDA? The prospect terrifies me a bit. But I've watched a couple of videos and think maybe I can do it--with pre-wound coils. At first blush, the Berserker looks slightly less fiddly than the Entheon, so I'm leaning in its direction--assuming I won't need to wick it when I'm just testing flavors (I may eventually graduate to wicking, since I may want to check out squonking sometime, but for now all I'm interested in is a more convenient way to test). Must I get an authentic Berserker? Those described as "styled" are way cheaper on Fasttech.

What additional paraphernalia might I need? Wirecutters, to start, but what about a stand? In the Vaping with Vic video I watched, I saw he had a nifty little setup that included an ohm reader, but I don't need anything that fancy, right? I can just stick the atty on a mod and test it that way? Is that even much of a concern with premade coils? And which coils should I get? What else do I need?

Aside from a lot of hand-holding, that is.

If you want to wick, then there's these coils:
$1.61 Authentic Coilology 316L Stainless Steel MTL Pre-Coiled Wire - 28 AWG / 0.32mm dia. / 0.9ohm / 10pcs/pack at FastTech - Worldwide Free Shipping
Both of the mtl claptons you posted above are also fine.

You'll need wire cutters:
$2.16 PLATO #170 Flush Cutter for Rebuildable Atomizers - max.040" (1mm) dia copper Wire at FastTech - Worldwide Free Shipping

A coil jig:
$2.11 Coil Building Rods for RDA RBA RTA Rebuildable Atomizers - 1.5mm + 2.0mm + 2.5mm + 3.0mm + 3.5mm at FastTech - Worldwide Free Shipping

And screwdrivers

Here's a couple of kits you may like:

$5.95 Multifunctional DIY Tool Kit for E-Cigarette (3 Pieces) - 1.5/2/2.5/3/3.5mm coil jig at FastTech - Worldwide Free Shipping


$9.51 Coil Father Sushi DIY Tool Kit for E-Cigarettes (8 Pieces) at FastTech - Worldwide Free Shipping
This one is probably the best bang for your bucks.

Post your .... off in the shiny thread when you have everything. There are plenty of expert builders there to help you

 

[Shadav]

i love my wotofo profile with mesh...the flavor is great and it's really easy to set up and wick....

 

[dc99]

i'm not to sure about this one... it's supposed to be a fruit loop flavor....
it's ok, but odd...needs something but I can't put my finger on it
Cherry 5% (I only have Black Cherry)
Strawberry 3%
Lemon 2%

maybe less cherry....maybe some lime? I don't know it's just not right...not bad though if added sweetener for more of a cherry lemonade
i'm not for orange or grape flavors (though this may need it)...it's going to bug me, it needs something i just can't figure it out yet

The only cherry I ever tried that didnt taste like a cough drop was INW and even it gets bad at any decent percentage.

 

[dennism]

What kind of mint flavors are they looking for? I think you can convert most recipes to a pod by upping the flavor percentage and mixing at 50/50 vg/pg.

I read that the menthol-flavored JUUL pods are described as having a “traditional menthol flavor with a brisk finish,” with mint described as “crisp peppermint with a soothing aftertaste."

Which do they like?

They like the crisp peppermint. The one that I mix for them is peppermint @20% tfa and ws23 @ 3%. Strong but that's how they like it.