silica

[Susan2014]

Is it bad to use silica to re-wick a coil? Thanks for any help.
Susan

 

[Despraci]

Not at all, that's all some people use.

 

[Susan2014]

Someone told me it is made of glass so that is what we are inhaling? Thanks for the answer.
Susan

 

[raykraft]

I've wondered... is it possible to burn silica/cotton itself (not the juice)? With these new 20 and 30 watt mods out?

 

[issy]

I'd like to know the answer as well...my first kit came with a clearo with 4 long silica wicks. I got another clearo for backup and I've been switching back and forth.

 

[lamarrk]

Susan, you can read all about every kind of wick material you can imagine here on ECF.
Silica, ceramic, cotton, bamboo, stainless steel mesh, etc.

This is one thread discussing silica wicks: http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo.../377764-dangers-silica-wicks.html#post8545705

And another one: http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...-materials-safe-vs-dangerous.html#post5717639

Research is one way to arm yourself against "bad science" advice from people who don't know what they're talking about.

Google "what is silica wick made of" and you'll find a ton of links to read.

 

[Susan2014]

Thank you so much for the reply. I have been reading some. I am finding it a little hard to put cotton in coils. My eyes are not what they use to be. Will try harder with the cotton.
Susan

 

[Susan W.]

Susan - I use a magnifier when I rewick. Though I have no issues using silica. I do use cotton for the most part now though since I have a big box of it. I still use a magnifier when I rebuild anything.

 

[Marisela Sol Maldonado]

I personally don't like silica, I use cotton since I started.... but it's perfectly fine to use to re-wick, I've heard the glass rumor before and it's not true

 

[Susan2014]

I am going to try to do better with the cotton. I have looked at so many you tube videos my eyes are crossed. LOL I am going to get a bigger magnifier. I do have cotton that looks like yarn but I am trying with the cotton balls. I will get it yet. LOL Then I have to learn how to do dual coils. It all takes time. Thank you all for the info and help. Oh and I also have silica so I will play. Thanks again.
Susan

 

[herb]

A big + 1 on magnifiers or readers , i had a nightmarish time building coils and rewicking when i started and i found out my eyesight went down hill ( 48 years old , eyesight i thought should still be good but apparently not).

Anyways when i put on a pair of readers i was rocking out new coils and rewicking as if i was a 20 year old again. I just tried silica after using cotton and "Peaches and Cream yarn" also excellent by the way, but i really liked the change to silica .

 

[WaynesWorld]

Susan ... My eyes aren't what they use to be either. So I went to Walmart and bought the below clamp on magnifier glass with a flexible goose neck. Works great and only about $15. You'll find it in the craft / Sewing area.

 

[Susan W.]

Cotton ball cotton is the easiest to insert into a coil, IMO. The end can be twisted up so it's pointed easier than silica or yarn. I wear my reading glasses, then my magnifiers over them. Now a days, I have to use magnifiers for any close up work. I have some that I wear on my head and flip up when I don't need them. Usually I'm wearing them half the day when I'm at home.