RE: Homemade Atomizer

[cjhmdm]

First and foremost, I'd like to say hi and thanks for having these boards. I've been a vaper for about a week now and have learned a lot from these boards already, so thanks to all of you out there who contribute.

Next, sorry for starting a semi duplicate thread on this subject, but being that I'm new, I can't reply to the one I've been reading - url + /forum/tips-tricks/890-building-homemade-atomizer-8.html - and I didn't want to merely post/reply to topics in this forum just to get my post count up as I think that would defy the purpose of the anti spam measures.

Anyhow, moving on...

I've read through the thread above and decided to reverse engineer my Luci's (about how much I hate this product later) atomizer. In doing so, I have been able to figure out how to replace the inner workings of this atomizer in the event it ever pops.

Ok, I'll get some pics later, but the atomizer in the Luci is extremely simplistic. Whether or not this is the best route to take or not, I don't know, but if I find myself with a dead atty before my mega titan arrives then I'll at least have a temporary fix...

Ok, on the the actual design itself:
Completely disassembled, the Luci atomizer is nothing more than a piece of wire wrapped around what appears to be a fiberglass inner wick, which in turn sits inside a ceramic housing. Very, very simple. Is it the best design? Probably not, but I have been able to replicate it already using a piece of wick from my zippo, a copper wire and an AA battery.

Anyhow, on to my question... for those of you far more experienced than myself, how terribly inefficient would it be to replace the inner workings of my atty with a simple strand of wire coiled around a piece of zippo wick? Also, I'm thinking I could get more vapor out of it if I wrap more coils onto the wick as the Luci one has only 5 wraps.

Here are some pics of the dissected Luci atty so you can get a better idea for what I'm talking about.


As stated above, it's a very simplistic design, which may or may not be one of the reasons I hate this product. But, being that this is what I have to work with until my mega titan arrives, any ideas on how to improve the design? Also, what would be the best type of wire to use, copper or??

I'd love to discuss this more so if anyone has any input whatsoever, don't be shy >< and thanks for any insight ^^

 

[rwnielsen]

That "wire" is, more than likely, nichrome or an equivalent. It has a given resistance according to it's gauge and length. You would need to cut a length with the resistance you want and utilize the entire piece

 

[cjhmdm]

I see. Would you happen to know of any common items that have nichrome (wire)? Reason being is I'm looking for an easy to find/use way of repairing my atty in the event it pops.. and from the looks of it, I'm not sure if this one will last much longer.

I could order online, but being that I now reside in the Philippines, shipping time is horrendously long.

edit: I can think of a few items that might do the trick, a soldering iron, fish tank water heater, etc.. but I'm not sure if any of these items contain the proper 'wire' that I'd need.

That "wire" is, more than likely, nichrome or an equivalent. It has a given resistance according to it's gauge and length. You would need to cut a length with the resistance you want and utilize the entire piece

 

[FreakyStylie]

Welcome to ECF! I don't know where to send you to find what you're looking for. I will suggest, though, that you wait until you have 5 posts and head to the Modders Forum. You need 5 posts under your belt to be able to post in there. They will certainly be able to answer your questions of where and what.

Until then, since it appears as though you really like to tinker . . . take a look at this thread in the modders forum. It is beautiful. http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/modders-forum/132663-all-my-mods-part1.html

 

[hairball]

MadVapes carries the wire that you are looking for....my bad, you stated about shipping time. But in the event you want to redo these after your new one comes, check out the vendor.

 

[cjhmdm]

Thanks for the replies everyone.. some good info to look into.

I think I may be going down the right path to building a new atty.. the nichrome wire I managed across is very very very thin though and so far, I can only get about 2mm worth to heat enough using a 3.7v cellphone battery so I'm still tinkering ><

I am about to finish up my first mod, really basic though.. just converting a universal cellphone charger into a suitable, rechargeable battery. I'll post pics later when I'm finished ><

 

[rwnielsen]

Sounds like a fun project
I wish you the best with it
Good luck

 

[cjhmdm]

thanks... my wife's kinda mad atm because I had to destroy one of these s**tty luci batteries ><

 

[cjhmdm]

Thanks!

I'm on page 103 of 113 of that "All my mods part 1" thread and have already ordered the essentials that I'll need.. I can't post in that thread though so just updating this one ><

Welcome to ECF! I don't know where to send you to find what you're looking for. I will suggest, though, that you wait until you have 5 posts and head to the Modders Forum. You need 5 posts under your belt to be able to post in there. They will certainly be able to answer your questions of where and what.

Until then, since it appears as though you really like to tinker . . . take a look at this thread in the modders forum. It is beautiful. http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/modders-forum/132663-all-my-mods-part1.html

 

[FreakyStylie]

Thanks!

I'm on page 103 of 113 of that "All my mods part 1" thread and have already ordered the essentials that I'll need.. I can't post in that thread though so just updating this one ><

Isn't it a great thread?! You can post in there now. You've got more than 5 posts under your belt, so you're good to go. Be sure to post what you make too!

 

[DonG]

I think I read that the fillament in an incadescant light bulb is made from nichrome wire. possible a good source, cheap and already coiled.

 

[cjhmdm]

Isn't it a great thread?! You can post in there now. You've got more than 5 posts under your belt, so you're good to go. Be sure to post what you make too!

Yes, it is.. Raidy is an artist! It'll take about 2 weeks before I get the stuff I ordered in but once it's all here, I'll start hand crafting something. I don't have a lathe so it'll be all hand tools, my dremel and a file or 3 though lol ><

I think I read that the fillament in an incadescant light bulb is made from nichrome wire. possible a good source, cheap and already coiled.

I've got some kanthal on it's way.. just a matter of being patient and waiting for delivery at this point ^^