Well, so far haven't had one gum up on me, but my juices are all pretty clear and I've only been using the wick mod for about a week or so now. Got ya on your jewel tool, you're pulling up from the notch on the side like I recommended. My tool hooks under the plate so all I have to do is pull out and it pops right up.
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Well, so far haven't had one gum up on me, but my juices are all pretty clear and I've only been using the wick mod for about a week or so now. Got ya on your jewel tool, you're pulling up from the notch on the side like I recommended. My tool hooks under the plate so all I have to do is pull out and it pops right up.
Well I just ordered 2ft of that wick material, hopefully that will last me a while 
I'll let you know how it works out for me! Thanks again for the tutorial!
I'll let you know how it works out for me! Thanks again for the tutorial!
I just might have to try this....scared to try it and really mine is working fine but even better how could that be bad
And just a good ole tea bag??
And just a good ole tea bag??
if yours is working fine, don't mess with it. This does not really improve anything, just a fix for when you start having feeding problems or leaking.
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So do you suggest not doing anything unless i start having problems then
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I just might have to try this....scared to try it and really mine is working fine but even better how could that be bad
And just a good ole tea bag??
A pyramid tea bag, it's made of different material i think.
Well I successfully made up a few new wicks with this mod! A couple of things of note. It really is very important to carefully work the rope braid apart and also to work out the loose fibers from the strands. Also that tip about using the thread or string to pull the wick though the needle was absolutely brilliant. It's the easiest way to get the wick in place without destroying it. I did burn my wicks like suggested however on one I did get that awful burning chemical taste so I had to burn it some more. This has me really wondering what this chemical is now, and if there might be a way to completely remove it somehow. I am pondering soaking the wick/needle's in alcohol for a few hours and then rinsing them in hot water. I don't know if this will do anything or not though.
Just wanted to drop in and say thinks to simplecj for taking the time to write this up. Just got done replacing the wick on my original atty that had developed a constant burnt taste, and after a bit of trial and error, it's vaping better than it did brand new. I will say it was a bit more work than I expected (mostly trying to get the right amount of wick rolled in the PTB), but I've got two more to do, so I'm sure it will get easier.
Final thoughts - if you've got an ego t atty that's down and out, give this a try before tossing it - it might be just what it needed!
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One more thing - the flavor is MUCH improved on the atty w/ the new wick...in case you were wondering!
Final thoughts - if you've got an ego t atty that's down and out, give this a try before tossing it - it might be just what it needed!
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One more thing - the flavor is MUCH improved on the atty w/ the new wick...in case you were wondering!
I'm starting to think that most of that nasty burnt taste is from it not wicking enough. On some wicks I have done too tight, I kept getting that nasty taste. I replaced it with slightly less wick and no more bad taste. You still want to burn them off, but once you've made them glow red, there isn't anything left that's going to burn off. That's what led me to believe that it's from running dry, replacing the wick confirmed my suspicion.
@willr001: Yes, PTB is a high temp nylon/plastic mesh, regular tea bags are made out of some sort of fiber cloth, they are not the same thing.
@SheckMastaFlex: Glad you figured it out! It does take a bit of practice, but once you get it down it's no problem to do. I think I've found that about 1/4 of a strand from the rope is about right. Any more and it's too tight, any less and it either it wicks too much or might not wick correctly. I'm kind of thinking that too little might make it so there's a higher chance the wick doesn't actually make contact with the coil. About 1/4 strand provides plenty without overdoing it. Also, try to position the wick so the ends sticking out of the PTB don't have kinks in it. Those kinks don't go away and makes it difficult to ensure the wick contacts the coil instead of getting suck to the side and possibly wicking directly to the mesh. (you want the juice to go to the coil, not the mesh)
@laurae09: tsbrewer is right, don't mess with the wick until there's a problem.
I just bought a few more atty's including an LR that I'm trying out right now. There's already signs that it's wicking too much. First tank was gone in no time and second tank is going pretty quick. Just waiting for a blob of juice to work it's way out the mouthpiece and I'm swapping wicks. I'm not going to bother trying to "adjust" the factory wick when I know my replacements will work better. I'm even using VG which is slightly on the thick side, it shouldn't be flooding at all.
PS: A new member sent me a PM that said he used some mesh off a used 510 atty to make a cap for the wick like the factory ones and he said it worked well for him. I've messed with that stuff enough to know it falls apart though and wouldn't be all that easy to stuff into the needle unless it's just the right size. I'll stick with my PTB... My mod is going 4 weeks strong and has proven to work well for me, however everyone is welcome to do what works for them.
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Bump.... anyone wanna make this a sticky??
EDIT: ATTN MODERATORS!!! PM me! I'd like to rewrite this mod with some additional observations/methods if I/we can make it a sticky. I think plenty of people could benefit from this.
So far I have gotten 6 different atty's and had leaking/excessive wicking problems with all of them and have solved the problem on all of them by replacing the wick with this mod. In doing so I have made some additional observations that would make the initial walk through quite a bit better along with some observations of others like using thread to feed the wick into the needle.
SimpleCJ's eGo-T Wick Mod 2.0???
EDIT: ATTN MODERATORS!!! PM me! I'd like to rewrite this mod with some additional observations/methods if I/we can make it a sticky. I think plenty of people could benefit from this.
So far I have gotten 6 different atty's and had leaking/excessive wicking problems with all of them and have solved the problem on all of them by replacing the wick with this mod. In doing so I have made some additional observations that would make the initial walk through quite a bit better along with some observations of others like using thread to feed the wick into the needle.
SimpleCJ's eGo-T Wick Mod 2.0???
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Aye! I have not had a problem of any type with my T but I may need to refer to this mod somewhere down the line.
I'd like to second the motion for making this a sticky!
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Good ole' 485...Glad I don't have to drive on that highway very often - what a joke! My company has an office in downtown Rock Hill, so I get down there every so often. Time in the Rock seem to move a lot slower than other places on earth..not sure why!
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Good ole' 485...Glad I don't have to drive on that highway very often - what a joke! My company has an office in downtown Rock Hill, so I get down there every so often. Time in the Rock seem to move a lot slower than other places on earth..not sure why!
you know, i read this thru and decided to give it a try, but i did a slight variation...i didn't have any rope for the wicking (its ordered now, but) i made the whole new wick just out of the pyramid teabag...rolled a small piece up, folded it in half, shoved it into the pierce plate, then i used scissors and 'shredded' the teabag at the atty end. i didn't really expect much, but i figured i'd try it anyway...it works fantastic...been using it for 3 days now...i may not do it this way next time...i'll have the rope by then, but it did work out for me....
I third this thread for a sticky.
Thanks to these wonderful instructions, I was able to fix the tank atty from CigNot that I've had for over 6 weeks. I've used it so much that the mesh on the wick literally disintegrated. I was left with a perfectly good atty, but no wick.
Did as described and now have a working eGo Tank atty for as long as it shall live.
Thanks again!
Thanks to these wonderful instructions, I was able to fix the tank atty from CigNot that I've had for over 6 weeks. I've used it so much that the mesh on the wick literally disintegrated. I was left with a perfectly good atty, but no wick.
Did as described and now have a working eGo Tank atty for as long as it shall live.
Thanks again!
A compiled version of this would make an excellent sticky. I'll forth the motion. STICKY, STICKY, STICKY
Waiting for rope. Used this thread and wick from a dead cr-2. Saved my atty. Another needed a wick, but couldn't bring myself to destroy a good cart, so a foot of rope it is.
Simplecj and others that have contributed: you have the undying appreciation of the entire ego-t community. This mod alleviates many problems encountered with the ego-t, saves attys, and brings back the initial thrill of the tank.
Thanks so much guys and happy vaping all
Waiting for rope. Used this thread and wick from a dead cr-2. Saved my atty. Another needed a wick, but couldn't bring myself to destroy a good cart, so a foot of rope it is.
Simplecj and others that have contributed: you have the undying appreciation of the entire ego-t community. This mod alleviates many problems encountered with the ego-t, saves attys, and brings back the initial thrill of the tank.
Thanks so much guys and happy vaping all
Got my rope today!!! My atty's from Cignot are all fine at the moment. I have a couple from another vendor that need some help. And will be happy to work on them this weekend.
Just having the rope in hand is like an insurance policy. No worries about being without an atty. Phew!
Just having the rope in hand is like an insurance policy. No worries about being without an atty. Phew!
Hello SimpCJ,
I posted http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/new-members-forum/178659-ego-t-wick-mod-simple-cg.html in the new members forum re teabag and wick supplies in the UK. Thank you so much for the time and trouble you have taken to help fellow vapors, you have transformed my enjoyment of the Tornado-T. The only thing that can die on an atty is the coil, and I'm convinced that with plate removal, regular cleaning, your wick replacement and short-burst dry burns, these things can go on for ever at full performance.
I use sewing thread to pull the wick through. After seeing your photos of your 'dental' removal plate tool, I took a small flat blade screwdriver (the type used for small electrical jobs). I made the tip red hot and quickly bent the very tip using pliers to a 1/16 inch right angle, then quickly plunged in cold water to re-harden the steel. A couple of minutes filing to shape and it works every time.
Thanks again for all your selfless kindness and help.
That is actually where I started out trying to mod the wick too since I had no rope. Problem is, the PTB will melt, but you can't exactly just leave it hanging above the coil or you'll get no vapor. I read another person that was able to get this to work, my suspicion is that the PTB was touching the side of the cup and wicking that way. Any contact with the coil wouldn't last but a second due to the PTB shrinking away from the heat. (take a lighter to it and see what it does) Really though, you don't want anything that can melt near your coil. It's great that it got you by, but you'll want to switch to silica as soon as you can.
@OwnedByAGrey, Fidel, REET_AZ, and Shaud: Thank you, I did this because I knew I wasn't the only one who was incredibly frustrated with the tank atty's and realized that the wick was just too simple of a thing to let ruin an otherwise good atty. Good to know this works on the tornados too!
I have just now noticed that the pictures in the main post are missing. Not sure if this is temporary or if they expire from the site. I will work on compiling a new write-up and find another place to store the pictures so they're not so tiny either.
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