READYxWICK for non cotton people

[MacTechVpr]

Interesting, I just wrapped a 7/64 coil horizontal but it doesn't look like the 3mm wick will fit through the base holes. So, I was thinking I should use a smaller ciol and order some 2mm.

You will have to have them drilled out. But it works and it's a great vape in a tight 3/32" wind. However, I'm currently testing 2.5mm t.m.c.'s (tensioned micro's) wound on a pin vise. The flow is much improved with the slight increase in diameter. This should reduce the need for dipping especially on the dual-wicks like the Kraken.

Good luck!

 

[Clark F]

Thanks. I'm using a single horizontal coil with the Kracken. But I can only get it wicked correctly without cotton burning 1 out of 6 times. Same thing with the RSST, so I'm going to try the 2mm and see if it works better.

 

[muzichead]

The 2mm will be awfully small in the feed hole of the RSST. The 3mm fits it well but didn't feed very well when I tried it on mine. I had it is a 7/64" TMC at the time. It felt like it was choked off or something...

 

[Clark F]

I'll drop down to 5/64 coils for both for the 2mm. The Kracken has a new big ... coil ready to go so I'll try it first. I really digging the macro coils even in the rtas.

 

[MacTechVpr]

Thanks. I'm using a single horizontal coil with the Kracken. But I can only get it wicked correctly without cotton burning 1 out of 6 times. Same thing with the RSST, so I'm going to try the 2mm and see if it works better.

Clark I was referring to 2.5 mm, halfway between 3/32" and 7/64" approx. The first about the maximum deflection that 3mm ceramic can handle and 7/64" about the loosest that still works.

I've posted on the means using a pin vise and a drill bit or drill blank to wind these quickly and get something that looks like this…

I've posted as well on some sources for the above.

Tap us on the shoulder if you need assistance.

Good luck.

 

[Tony Spectacular]

I may be a glutton for punishment, but I kind of want to try rXw again. Anyone interested in trading some? I have plenty of KGD I'd be happy to exchange. I'll take 2mm or 3mm. I'm only looking for ~4 inches of each.

 

[JC Okie]

I may be a glutton for punishment, but I kind of want to try rXw again. Anyone interested in trading some? I have plenty of KGD I'd be happy to exchange. I'll take 2mm or 3mm. I'm only looking for ~4 inches of each.

Tony, I'll send you some of each. I already have your address.

Jan

 

[Papa_Lazarou]

Tony, I'll send you some of each. I already have your address.

Jan

Aw, Jan - you're a good'n.

 

[Raynman]

Now now now Papa you know you're only saying that......because it's true!

 

[olefolks]

Tony, I'll send you some of each. I already have your address.

Jan

Jan, you are the best!!!

 

[Alamedean]

Tip of my hat to you Jan!

 

[yolo_]

I forgot i had this readyxwick. I tried it before and had problems with looseness in the coil. So i tried again this time i folded the wick and wrapped my coil directly to it. Now it works Maybe my rm2/kryptonite can be used after all. I will keep you updated. Plus pics if i can focus with my cam.

btw i am using #2 ready wick and might try the 3 so i don't have to double it.

 

[HgA1C]

Ok, I have been looking into Ready-x-wicks safety. Overall, it is looking promising. While I am still making a decision, I would not recommend using nichrome with this wick. Here is a qoute from the Nextel literature Page 40 http://www.thermostatic.com/nextel/files/notebook.pdf

"The transition
metals of titanium, vanadium, manganese,
nickel and copper degrade 3M Nextel Fibers
under oxidizing high temperature conditions."

Not sure of the risks, but still it would have me concerned, especially if torching the wick to clean. Just thought I would let the community know.

 

[Urge]

I started reading this thread and came across several terms I wasn't familiar with. What is "cloud chasing"? What is "squonking"? snork wrote..."I'm of the belief that Aroma ejuices fare best at a maximum of 15 watts." Am I a wimp or what? I can't vape higher than 6.5-7 watts without it tasting burnt on my Vamo topped with an Evod. Am I missing something here?

Urge

 

[Filthy-Beast]

When you move from Cartos and tanks to rebuildable dripping and bottom feed atties the ohms and watts that produce a good vape change. Before changing I used to vape a 2 to 2.5 ohm atty at 7 - 8 watts, now with a RBA I'm vaping a 1 ohm coil at 18 watts and get better flavor and vapor.

Cloud Chasing is building to produce huge clouds of vapor most often with direct inhaling into the lungs instead of the mouth to lung hit typical of cigarette smoking. Typically sub ohm coils from .7 down to .18 pushing up to 80 watts.

What you need to remember is the vape you get is combination of three things, if you change only one and don't adjust the others then you'll get bad results like your burning taste.

Coil design and heat produced, ohms law
Coil placement and how the air flows around it
Amount of air that flows

I can make a .5 ohm coil at 35 watts vape cooler than your current 7 watt setting with the right build

 

[Urge]

I don't understand this fascination with dripping? Every 4-5 hits you have to drip more in? Unless you are sitting in front of a TV or computer all day why would you do this?

Urge

 

[Filthy-Beast]

I don't understand this fascination with dripping? Every 4-5 hits you have to drip more in? Unless you are sitting in front of a TV or computer all day why would you do this?

Urge

It produces the best flavor. Anybody who has been a dripper cannot stand the muted flavor profiles of cartos or tanks. Yes dripping every few hits is pain. But when you a get bottom feed device like a Reo that all goes away. You get the convenience of a tank without the build or leaking issues and the flavor and vapor of dripping in a great package. 99% of the people who try it say "Why did I wait so long"

 

[caup]

I don't understand this fascination with dripping? Every 4-5 hits you have to drip more in? Unless you are sitting in front of a TV or computer all day why would you do this?

Urge

Because of exceptional flavor and easy flavor changes.
I always carry an extra bottle of liquid with my Reo (same pure VG with something extra, like hazelnut or strawberry/menthol)
When leaving the house, I typically squonk my Reo the way, they are meant to be used.
At home, I drip every now and then for a different taste (and to "recondition" the rba).

 

[MacTechVpr]

I don't understand this fascination with dripping? Every 4-5 hits you have to drip more in? Unless you are sitting in front of a TV or computer all day why would you do this?

Urge

I think what you've been shown or led to believe is based on an extreme build at very low resistance with deep lung hits. Most of us are not on the razors edge power cloud chasers. Yes you can build a dripper like that with very low resistance, large powerful coils and very efficient wicking like RxW ceramic braid wicking or KGD. So more typical I think with a variety of setups is something on the order of 10 or perhaps more pulls.

With very powerful designs properly configured at the right resistance you can get great production and chain successfully for long periods using very short fulfilling draws. The response of such designs is quick and robust in flavor and vapor. This more approximates the experience with a cigarette, pipe or even a cigar.

That frankly is why drippers hold such a popular appeal for many. They certainly do for me.

Good luck urge.

 

[Urge]

One more time, so what is squonking?
Filthy-Beast wrote..."But when you a get bottom feed device like a Reo that all goes away. You get the convenience of a tank without the build or leaking issues " So, what are the names of a few of these bottom feeding drippers? I didn't want a new hobby when I took up E-cigs but I ended up with one. Are drippers more or less work than cartos or tanks? I currently rebuild my coils.

Urge