RTA techniques

[The Vaped Crusader]

Just a heads up I a rule breaker but I always get results and I have not found anybody who uses my techniques and as somebody who moved over to rta's on their first vape experience I would like to share my techniques and why rebuildables are simply so easy they should be a first time purchase. Every vaper I know makes it seem that eGo pens are the go to for beginners when I have simply never found this the case. Built my buddies rta's out of pure ignorance and they have been vaping for half a decade until a newbie informs them they are all wrong. I think tradition has ruined RTA experience and must correct this injustice!

So post your methods for anything regarding RTA building so everybody can enjoy the experience.

 

[The Vaped Crusader]

SCALPELS!​

When wicking I have found that disposable scalpels correct any error in wick thickness and flow. It is the primary tool I find a must have and I personally have turned some long time RTA users into using this technique.

When wicking and one uses the pinch and roll method, use a scalpel and run it vertically in the direction of flow to break up the wick and turn otherwise mashed cotton into fluffy goodness. The razor sharpness of this tools breaks apart cotton seamlessly and allows for a capillary like flow to occur even after cotton have been pinch on one end of the coil. I DO NOT clip the pinched end of my wicks after running them through, I merely rake and fluff the other end. Scissors and clipping are an absolute waste of good wick and when using short wick pads it is highly recommended to use a razor sharp blade and scalpels have provided this perfectly.

The idea was an accident as my sister works in a medical lab and I have constant access to thermal pyrex bottles, syringes and scalpels and nothing compares to using a scalpel for wicking. I have correct wick for multiple RTAs and scissors are an absolute waste of time, material and money when wicking. Rake that sucker with a razor sharp scalpel and you will also correct wick that is too thick or too condensed.

 

[The Vaped Crusader]

Cotton is Cotton​

If one has applied too little wick you can add cotton after you have wicked. There is no need to constantly rewick when one has used an incorrect amount that results in not enough wick. If you need more wick just take smalls amount of cotton and fray it by hand and ensure that the strands are flowing in the direction of flow and rake it into the already wicked cotton. Afterward apply this cotton to the top of the coils and softly mash it in between the coil to ensure it sticks and flows into the coil. Wick is not only meant to ran through the coil but also around it. This increases vapor production and makes use of the exterior of the coil and its heating production.

The only catch is space, this is something I have found out about dual coil tanks which often have just enough space for a basic set up. If you get spit back from this method it is usually a tale tale sign of airflow being blocked off as a result of an overabundance of your wicking element. You can correct the wick with this method but you cannot add abundant amount of wick over the coil. This method does require a test run to ensure one has proper amounts of air flow as spitback will occur if your tank is not roomy. Otherwise I have used this for 2 different single coil tanks not counting my own which I run as a single coil temporarily despite being dual.

ALWAYS TEST VAPE!

'Wick the holes and wick the crevices it don't matter long as wick in the premises'

 

[williamclarkonet]

With Japanese Cotton Pads i DON'T remove the top layers found it wicks better for chain vapors

 

[stols001]

My techniques with RTAs ah started with blind ignorance, and that taught me a lot. That, plus ECF cliffnotes, plus trying lots of different things.

I am going to point out that many of your "easy" techniques may not be so easy for someone with a fine motor tremor, if I were trying to stuff tiny bits of cotton in the same direction into something I'd already wicked, I'd probably want to off myself. I'm not saying they're not valid but the premise that it's "easy for everyone" is absolutely false. Some people find an easy time of it, others don't. For me, DIY is rather easy, but I don't run around like, telling everyone it is. Although like, I like that you are sharing your secrets. LOL.

So my coiling secrets: Watch youtube reviews on your rebuildable. Watch more than one.

Practice making coils before you make them and sometimes buying some premade coils is worth the aggravation.

Rayon for a wick because it's a far more forgiving wick than many others, and it plays to my strengths.

Building ALL the way up to a test vape on my 12 dollar ohm's reader, so that I don't leak all over/through my more expensive mods.

Don't try to do too much all at one time.

Magentizer/demagnetizer, make your screws AND your screwdriver STICKY.

Patience, remembering the benefits, magnification glasses and a full spectrum, directable light.

A sense of humor.

Anna