Am using a n80 alien coil 3 mm id which ohms in at .26 but I think you have to use less heat with n80 wire,as for defying gravity check this out,so my wicks are dry right,holding straight I'll drip down the center still straight sitting on a table,I'll drip like 10 drops or so and I kid you not one hole is full of juice,it won't leak or come shooting out even if I purge but ain't that weird though? Am snug are you putting you're cotton thru the coil? Btw I've tried 3 different kinds,kendo gold,native wicks premium blend,and cotton bacon v2