Replacing Clearomizer Wick (CE4 or CE5)

[Rin13]

I noticed in a closed thread that someone asked how to string the wicks back through the coil and wanted to respond. (but since it's closed, I could not)
I have had a lot of wicking issues w/ this type of clearomizer and have had to do a lot of fiddling with the wicks. (they keep burning) I had to completely take out the wicks in several and replace them w/ spares I just happened to have (need to find replacement wicks, I heard Clouds of Vapor has them so I will be looking there first)
Anyway... the easiest and most efficient way I've found to get the wicks back in there is a collaspable eye needle. You can find them by the sewing area of any craft store and I believe even Walmart has them. I prefer the ones that look like this.
I got 5 of these mo fo's for under $2 at Pat Catans and they work wonderfully.

The brand I found is from Beadalon but the brand isn't very important. If you are a crafty ....., you may even be able to make these w/ really thin wire. You just take it, fold it in half and make the loop. Then twist it the rest of the way down... But if you are able to find them premade, it's much easier and they're cheap as hell anyway.

 

[Rin13]

Found this place that sells the coiling wire as well as the silica wick. OKC Vapes - Oklahoma's Premier Supplier of Electronic Cigarettes, E-Liquid, and Accessories!

 

[floatingtrem]

I replaced my wick in a CE5 with cotton (from a cotton ball), and had fairly good results. I was able to twist the cotton tight enough to fit through the coils just fine without a needle, and then untwisted to fluff it up a little.

Got much better wicking than the standard wick.

 

[anotherme]

how do I know what thickness to get on the silica wick? I see the several options. Thank you

 

[Cheechako]

I noticed in a closed thread that someone asked how to string the wicks back through the coil and wanted to respond. (but since it's closed, I could not)
I have had a lot of wicking issues w/ this type of clearomizer and have had to do a lot of fiddling with the wicks. (they keep burning) I had to completely take out the wicks in several and replace them w/ spares I just happened to have (need to find replacement wicks, I heard Clouds of Vapor has them so I will be looking there first)
Anyway... the easiest and most efficient way I've found to get the wicks back in there is a collaspable eye needle. You can find them by the sewing area of any craft store and I believe even Walmart has them. I prefer the ones that look like this.
I got 5 of these mo fo's for under $2 at Pat Catans and they work wonderfully.View attachment 174643

The brand I found is from Beadalon but the brand isn't very important. If you are a crafty ....., you may even be able to make these w/ really thin wire. You just take it, fold it in half and make the loop. Then twist it the rest of the way down... But if you are able to find them premade, it's much easier and they're cheap as hell anyway.

Have to check that out!
Thank you...

 

[DavidOck]

You can also wrap the end of the new wick with teflon pipe tape. It sticks to itself, compresses really well, and comes off easily.

Or use floss threaders used for those with dental bridge work. They are made to pull floss (wick) through tight spaces...

 

[Vapeman12]

Glad I found this post, So the wick is suppose to go through the coils? my wick pretty much feel apart today and i try to just use what was left of it, I just sat it on top of the coil and it just keeps burning when I push the button, the taste is awful at first thought it was just my juice being nasty.. so the wick itself goes through the coil. there is a small piece of something in the tube thing ( sorry does anyone have a picture that shows what each thing is called?)
I ordered some new Wick today from vaporextreme but I guess it will do no good if i do not understand the proper way to reinstall it.
Thanks

 

[DavidOck]

Yes, on the CEs the wick goes through the coil. On the Kangers and other bottom coils, there are actually two wicks, one through the coil and one just laying on top of it, under a metal post. (For some reason called the flavor wick, btw.)

In a pinch, or actually as a usual wick if you like the way it vapes, you can use 100% cotton yarn, or sufficient 100% cotton cheesecloth strands - you have to unweave the cheesecloth for that, or even cotton twine.

If you do that, give it plenty of time to initially start wicking. A dry hit on cotton is frequently going to burn the wick in two!