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I have Mel's phone number, and I think she still has mine. I may need an update on that if it's changed recently... but yeah, having people be able to contact one another is good.

(Sorry, I've not been around... obviously.. lol)
How're you doing...."not being around" I hope all is ok? :wub:
 

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That's a crack-up Ange. ;) Charlie, tried and succumbed.
I was ADAMANT....but I succumbed because of all the amazing flavour comments. I had to see for myself....and...well I've got the Brunhilde SBS to put it on :D
 

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Don't mean to stir..just reporting my observations.
I removed the st st ropes from the Brunhilde. I've had a few near dry hits so far. Well not dry, but I can taste it's running out of juice...cotton also is white..ish when I remove the cap. Wondering if this happens to anybody else...?
I had that with the 2.5mm coil at first...and now with a 3.0mm one as well...enough juice in the tank and cotton in the ports. It only happened two or three times on the last 1/4 tank.
It works (with the ropes removed) but to early to tell if it'll throw any complications...don't expect any though.
For now when I take the cap off it's way more juicy down there...than before. I'm starting to wonder if it really needs them ropes...dunno..will see :cry:
The capillary action steel wicks were originally designed for pretty tight MTL atties. I watched a DJLsb review yesterday and he mentioned tipping it upside down to really saturate the cotton but he didn't highlight dry wick as a problem!! Maybe try thinning your tails a bit.....I hope I haven't made a mistake buying one :cry::cry::cry:
 

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I was ADAMANT....but I succumbed because of all the amazing flavour comments. I had to see for myself....and...well I've got the Brunhilde SBS to put it on :D
Good to know you're a man with an open mind. I'm ADAMANT too but who knows...noooooo!!! I won't I won't I won't
 

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Don't mean to stir..just reporting my observations.
I removed the st st ropes from the Brunhilde. I've had a few near dry hits so far. Well not dry, but I can taste it's running out of juice...cotton also is white..ish when I remove the cap. Wondering if this happens to anybody else...?
I had that with the 2.5mm coil at first...and now with a 3.0mm one as well...enough juice in the tank and cotton in the ports. It only happened two or three times on the last 1/4 tank.
It works (with the ropes removed) but to early to tell if it'll throw any complications...don't expect any though.
For now when I take the cap off it's way more juicy down there...than before. I'm starting to wonder if it really needs them ropes...dunno..will see :cry:
So you were getting near dry hits with the steel ropes? And running it with cotton into the ports like an RDTA resolved that? So your thinking is the steel ropes don't keep up with demand? How far down into the tank are your cotton tails going?

I haven't had any near dry hits with the steel wicks in my Brunhilde. My cotton is always saturated. It doesn't matter if the tank is full, or only a quarter full, the SS ropes just suck the juice up into my wick. Been running a 3mm id 316L clapton since day one.

I switch off between cotton (Mavaton's) and rayon (Tidi). And I don't thin out my tails like I do with some other RTA's. I trim my tails right at the edge of the deck and simply lay them on the steel wicks.
 

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Good to know you're a man with an open mind. I'm ADAMANT too but who knows...noooooo!!! I won't I won't I won't
Others, including me, were adamant too... then, Brunhilde in the fold.

Flavor, flavor, flavor. :thumb: Won't know the great flavor until you have one. :D

Vaping my Brunhilde as I write... did I mention how nice the flavor is?
 

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I know, you need much room for a GS to run and play. Ok, then I'll bring you some pics of when Carli was a wee pup...

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1st day we brought her home. She immediately took over the Cat bed. Kicked Cat right out and made herself at home. Lol.

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Put them sharp little baby teeth to good use straight away.

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Oh, I'm sooooo cute!

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A couple months later and growing, fast. My wife trying to get Carli to stay in one place so I could snap a pic.

:)


Just too adorable awwh, I want a Carlie.
 

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I'm actually having second thoughts about it. Apparently it doesn't perform as well as it looks...or is that should :confused:
I'm over buying just anything...like I used to. I triple guess myself before I buy lately.
When in doubt, there's no doubt ;)


Quote @Fredman1 ... Apparently it doesn't perform as well as it looks...or is that should. !!!

Hey let's hope that's not the NZ Herald report for breakfast tomorrow re the MIGHTY ALL BLACKS! Go US!
 

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The capillary action steel wicks were originally designed for pretty tight MTL atties. I watched a DJLsb review yesterday and he mentioned tipping it upside down to really saturate the cotton but he didn't highlight dry wick as a problem!! Maybe try thinning your tails a bit.....I hope I haven't made a mistake buying one :cry::cry::cry:
Nah you didn't make a mistake mate...Promise :thumbs:
 

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Well when he's sold the house and 100 acres you can get somewhere suitable with your share I hope..... PS. Be nice until he's paid you :rolleyes:


Hmmmm, lol yes I'm so over it now, he is just a little crumb on the floor. Ha!

Trouble is here in Auckland, New Zealand...average house price is $NZ$995..-1million. Disgusting. Oh the price of living in paradise, great until you realise how Southern on the planet it is LOL.

Hey not complaining, two of my grandies are asleep on me, the 7year old and the 2yr old dimpled one, and BONUS watching ALL BLACKS Vrs ARGENTINA... wouldn't swap for anything.

The b400dy neighbours cat . THO, Lol ... hummm :)

Stay safe and all the best.
 

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So you were getting near dry hits with the steel ropes? And running it with cotton into the ports like an RDTA resolved that? So your thinking is the steel ropes don't keep up with demand? How far down into the tank are your cotton tails going?

I haven't had any near dry hits with the steel wicks in my Brunhilde. My cotton is always saturated. It doesn't matter if the tank is full, or only a quarter full, the SS ropes just suck the juice up into my wick. Been running a 3mm id 316L clapton since day one.

I switch off between cotton (Mavaton's) and rayon (Tidi). And I don't thin out my tails like I do with some other RTA's. I trim my tails right at the edge of the deck and simply lay them on the steel wicks.
I use Rayon....CelloCotton. I trim a wee bit past the edge of the tank, and lay it on the ropes.
From day one I noticed the cotton never really appeared fully saturated...not as it is now without the ropes. I took the cap off soooo many times to check...especially after I had the first faint dry taste.
No I don't feed the cotton into the holes now...I just fill and lay it in the port, as I did with the ropes.
It works really well...I think i'm getting a more saturated vape. I'll put the ropes back later and do a comparison. Problem is I have to keep the tank upright when it's freshly full of juice...the ports filled with juice after the first few tilts. It's definitely using more juice now to.
As I said it was only faint and to few times to really make an issue of it...but it was on the edge for sure. Might be me that don't stuff it proper...dunno. I'll put the ropes back later and have a proper play with the wicking etc...
I love to tinker...that also might be part of the problem :blink:
 

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I use Rayon....CelloCotton. I trim a wee bit past the edge of the tank, and lay it on the ropes.
From day one I noticed the cotton never really appeared fully saturated...not as it is now without the ropes. I took the cap off soooo many times to check...especially after I had the first faint dry taste.
No I don't feed the cotton into the holes now...I just fill and lay it in the port, as I did with the ropes.
It works really well...I think i'm getting a more saturated vape. I'll put the ropes back later and do a comparison. Problem is I have to keep the tank upright when it's freshly full of juice...the ports filled with juice after the first few tilts. It's definitely using more juice now to.
As I said it was only faint and to few times to really make an issue of it...but it was on the edge for sure. Might be me that don't stuff it proper...dunno. I'll put the ropes back later and have a proper play with the wicking etc...
I love to tinker...that also might be part of the problem :blink:
I use heavy VG juices so I hope it's not that.... don't want to have to thin it. I dislike the harshness of Pg.....
 

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    I use heavy VG juices so I hope it's not that.... don't want to have to thin it. I dislike the harshness of Pg.....

    I use 70VG/30PG and always have Mate, I've never had any wicking problems with mine:thumb:
     

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    I use Rayon....CelloCotton. I trim a wee bit past the edge of the tank, and lay it on the ropes.
    From day one I noticed the cotton never really appeared fully saturated...not as it is now without the ropes. I took the cap off soooo many times to check...especially after I had the first faint dry taste.
    No I don't feed the cotton into the holes now...I just fill and lay it in the port, as I did with the ropes.
    It works really well...I think i'm getting a more saturated vape. I'll put the ropes back later and do a comparison. Problem is I have to keep the tank upright when it's freshly full of juice...the ports filled with juice after the first few tilts. It's definitely using more juice now to.
    As I said it was only faint and to few times to really make an issue of it...but it was on the edge for sure. Might be me that don't stuff it proper...dunno. I'll put the ropes back later and have a proper play with the wicking etc...
    I love to tinker...that also might be part of the problem :blink:

    I trim my wick a little bit longer on my Brunhilde MTL than you do Mate, I trim at around the bottom o-ring on the deck.
    I'm not sure if you're a fluffer or not, I most definitely fluff with the best of em' and have always found it helps with wicking:thumb: It also helps to have the SS rods poking up about 1mm above the deck so they can make really good contact with the cotton. image.jpg image.jpg
    A nice plump wick is a happy wick on Brunhilde;) 20210912_185448.jpg
     

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    I trim my wick a little bit longer on my Brunhilde MTL than you do Mate, I trim at around the bottom o-ring on the deck.
    I'm not sure if you're a fluffer or not, I most definitely fluff with the best of em' and have always found it helps with wicking:thumb: It also helps to have the SS rods poking up about 1mm above the deck so they can make really good contact with the cotton. View attachment 956143 View attachment 956145
    A nice plump wick is a happy wick on Brunhilde;) View attachment 956147
    Useful pics....I know @ShowMeTwice goes shorter but all info is useful to know for when mine comes.... apparently there are potential shipping delays due to Covid so not expecting mine any time soon :)
     

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