Semi-noob; Cotton wick question?

[onestepaway]

Hi ecf,
Got a small question regarding using cotton wicks vs silica.

I've ordered this from ebay, Silica Wick with Kanthal.
Then I heard about the health concerns regarding Silica, did some research about cotton wicks but I have no idea on how to get my hands of some.
I know you have to make sure its unbleached and to boil it for 30 mins etc.

Would this or this cotton wick do the job ?.

Richard
Thanks in advance.

 

[yankeebobo]

I use this stuff and it works great. I haven't touched silica for a few weeks.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B005QEX4H6/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?qid=1377282835&sr=8-2&pi=SL75

I can't speak for the others you've mentioned as I haven't tries them. I also have some organic cotton balls (pharmacy) that I am planning on trying. Pull some, twist, and insert into coil. Just been crazy busy.

 

[onestepaway]

Looks good, will order some soon and try both ideas out.

Thanks for the fast reply
Richard

 

[yankeebobo]

Looks good, will order some soon and try both ideas out.

Thanks for the fast reply
Richard

FYI. I boiled for only a few minutes and it left the taste of cotton/hemp in the vape. I now boil it for 20 minutes and then use it. If you're out and need to rebuild and can't wait to dry it, cut some off and microwave it dry.

 

[super_X_drifter]

Here is the best cotton it requires no boiling. It's all I use :
http://m.cvs.com/mt/www.cvs.com/shop/product-detail/CVS-Rolled-Cotton?skuId=955492

 

[damthisisfun]

I used peaches n cream cotton yarn from Wally world - then hemp- then bunny balls Drifter posted - went back to P&C - beck to silica - now I am back to em bunnies -different ppl like different setups - just like juice - for me BUNNY BALLS RULE........

 

[damthisisfun]

Here is the best cotton it requires no boiling. It's all I use :
CVS Rolled Cotton - CVS pharmacy

Drifter - do u boil em first? Or no need to since they must be free of any impurities based on what they are used for?

 

[vang0gh]

I took super_X_drifter's advice and got the CVS cotton. It's good stuff. It's sterile. So, there's no need to boil it.

 

[super_X_drifter]

Drifter - do u boil em first? Or no need to since they must be free of any impurities based on what they are used for?

No boiling.

 

[onestepaway]

Thanks alot for the info guys.
Richard

 

[Trayce]

Anyone know where to get organic cotton for wicks? I saw one poster uses organic cotton yarn but no links were posted (and he hasn't been here in 2 months or I would have sent a PM).

EDIT: Well, found these too: 100 Organic Cotton Wick 15ft 3mm for Atty | eBay ... but now I am wondering if Ekowool wrapped around organic cotton ( like these New Double Twik Ekowool and Organic Cotton Yarn Hybrid Wick for Atomizers | eBay ) would keep the cotton from tending to burn... A bit pricey though.

Anyone using cotton wicks have problems with burn issues?

EDIT #2: This also might be helpful to readers: http://www.tomcatt2.com/wiki/TomCatt