Stainless Steel Mesh Tutorial Video (Genesis RBA)

[dam718]

Hi guys!

I did up this video this past weekend, and it covers the steps necessary to building a stainless steel mesh wick all the way from cutting the mesh to working out the hot spots and vaping it.

Hope it helps some folks out there who are still having a rough time with these things. They can sure be a pain in the ....!

 

[Stringer63]

Great tutorial dam. It's always helpful to see individual takes on putting the rba puzzle together. Thanks for taking the time to share this.

 

[KillTheNoise]

Why do you prefer the solid wick to one with a (even pinhole sized) hole in the center?

 

[dam718]

This will sound stupid... But what the heck...

Someone suggested to me using solid... I was using a straw type before...

It worked better with solid, PROBABLY more to do with the fact that I did so many other things different... But it has worked great ever since.

That being the only changed variable, I can try to make another with a pinhole opening in the middle and see if it matters...

So, not really a preference... It's what I used the first time I got it working right, so I've just continued...

 

[vapdivrr]

Hi guys!

I did up this video this past weekend, and it covers the steps necessary to building a stainless steel mesh wick all the way from cutting the mesh to working out the hot spots and vaping it.

Hope it helps some folks out there who are still having a rough time with these things. They can sure be a pain in the ....!

it definatly takes some patience, nice job with the video. it seemed that initially the hotspot was from the top coil being alittle to loose, then it seemed that you had tightened it up. after that it was glowing really nice. i like the looks of the new aga. thanks

 

[dam718]

it definatly takes some patience, nice job with the video. it seemed that initially the hotspot was from the top coil being alittle to loose, then it seemed that you had tightened it up. after that it was glowing really nice. i like the looks of the new aga. thanks

Are you suggesting that I tightened something up off camera? I would never mislead like that!

All kidding aside, I think you're right... I've had a couple of issues with the nuts on the center post coming loose... The major point of the video was to show folks that no crazy washers, springs, twisted wire, rolling papers, or any other gimmicky stop gaps are necessary if the wick is properly prepared.

 

[semper_vitis]

Great tutorial, thanks.

 

[dam718]

You're welcome...

I have another on the way, for the Terminator series RBA's... A lot different than these guys...

It's being edited as we speak... Might be up tomorrow...

 

[brooksisusername]

I watched it. It was very detailed. Well done. How u liking that aga t plus? I watched ur review on that as well which was also solid. I got one of those attys in transit to the crib. Should be here on Saturday. Keep the vids coming.

 

[dam718]

I really like the AGA-T+... It's a pain in the bootie to get running right, but once you conquer all the secrets of Genesis RBA's it works really well. Great flavor...

Haven't touched anything else in a while...

This Terminator is a beast too... It's a toss up which one I like better...

I think the Terminator is a little easier to set up... But the flavor of the AGA-T+ is a little better... Both are close... LoL

 

[KillTheNoise]

When using, do you often chain-vape? I've been using straw-like wicks and they have trouble with my chain-vaping. Been thinking about trying a solid wick next time...I ment to last night when I re-rolled this new wick, but forgot while doing it and it's all setup now.

 

[Vap Khymyst]

Great video!
Appreciate you giving people credit (eHuman) but I know making a video takes dedication and TIME.

THANK YOU

 

[EDO]

Dam...very nice video... The only suggestion.... you really need to put some washers on the positive post....it would make your builds a lot easier and make everything more stable.

 

[junkman]

Nice video. Vaping the same setup. Vamo and Aga-t

I do things a bit differently but it works a lot of ways and it really isn't that tough once you do it a few times.

 

[Cwinnes]

My Aga is waiting at home for me now! I just jumped on the forum to see what people prefer in regards to solid vs wrapping around a paper clip. Guess this answers it.

Ignore the typos sent from my Galaxy

 

[Randy-Dean]

There are so many video's out there you use what is Ez is the best that works

 

[Filth E Mcnasti]

good vid will try!

 

[semper_vitis]

Dam....thanks for an excellent write-up. Last night, I sat down with my new AGA-T2, pulled up your video, and proceeded to build my first wick & coil. The wick was the easy part. I wrapped a 4/5 coil with the included wire (not sure what AWG...whatever was originally included with the tank) and ended up with about 1.8-1.9. I had to fiddle with the coil for about 10-15 minutes to take care of hot spots, but after that she was vaping like a dream! I noticed that The coil needed additional fiddling after adding juice to the tank and wick assembly, even after my inital dry burns showed no hot spots. Other than that, I am a happy RBA newb!

 

[-MikeR-]

Nice video, ive found wrapping the coil onto the wick while its not on the device to work very well.

Why do you prefer the solid wick to one with a (even pinhole sized) hole in the center?

Solid wicks have better capillary properties. I would suggest finding the #500 mesh thread. Its extremely long and filled with tons of good info and science that proves the solid wicks wick better. I can provide the link but I don't want to step on Dave's thread.

 

[vapdivrr]

Are you suggesting that I tightened something up off camera? I would never mislead like that!

All kidding aside, I think you're right... I've had a couple of issues with the nuts on the center post coming loose... The major point of the video was to show folks that no crazy washers, springs, twisted wire, rolling papers, or any other gimmicky stop gaps are necessary if the wick is properly prepared.

i didnt mean that at all, i know that a lot of time and effort goes into a video, and it shows. great job.