Not sure if this is where I should post this, but I am curious about something. Stainless steel mesh is the main component of genesis attys for the wicking agent. I was curious if that was exclusive for genesis rba's. Could one potential mod a device such as a vivi nova or other clearomizer to incorporate stainless steel mesh as the wicking agent rather than silica?
Stainless steel wick ego?
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I have seen a video of someone doing it to one of the V2 stardusts. I understand the heads on the newer ones (V2.5?) are interchangeable with vivi novas so I guess it can be done.
There are several video's and tutorials here on ECF for making SS mesh wicks for Vivi's and I have 2 in front of me. It's a bit harder since you have to open up the slots the existing wick goes into but it's doable if you oxidize your wick and use some caution.
While I have run mesh wicked things (vivi, rba's, etc) on ego's I also tested them very well with a multi-meter before doing this. Most out there will say it isn't advisable and your taking a risk, which you are, but it can and is being done all the time. The reason you typically do not is the lack of protection some eGo's have if you get a dead short in the build. There are some that say the eGo-C Twist does have some protection and maybe that's why I've never had any problem with them.
One last thing using anything rebuildable on an eGo is the current/amp draw on those types of devices can exceed the rating of the eGo batteries thus causing premature damage to the battery and/or board that controls them. Even if it works, over time it's been said, that it doesn't do them good. If RBA's and SS mesh wick things are something you may want to jump into, the best thing is to find a good mod such as a tube mod Vamo, ZMax or even Provari which have those protections and made for saving your mod/batteries from dead-shorts and other electrical mishaps. In the long run it's a better vape (IMO) and while it may cost you some scratch up front for the necessities to get a APV w/ Variable Voltage/Variable Wattage, it's pennies once you experience and use them over the course of a year or more.
Cheers!
~Icky
While I have run mesh wicked things (vivi, rba's, etc) on ego's I also tested them very well with a multi-meter before doing this. Most out there will say it isn't advisable and your taking a risk, which you are, but it can and is being done all the time. The reason you typically do not is the lack of protection some eGo's have if you get a dead short in the build. There are some that say the eGo-C Twist does have some protection and maybe that's why I've never had any problem with them.
One last thing using anything rebuildable on an eGo is the current/amp draw on those types of devices can exceed the rating of the eGo batteries thus causing premature damage to the battery and/or board that controls them. Even if it works, over time it's been said, that it doesn't do them good. If RBA's and SS mesh wick things are something you may want to jump into, the best thing is to find a good mod such as a tube mod Vamo, ZMax or even Provari which have those protections and made for saving your mod/batteries from dead-shorts and other electrical mishaps. In the long run it's a better vape (IMO) and while it may cost you some scratch up front for the necessities to get a APV w/ Variable Voltage/Variable Wattage, it's pennies once you experience and use them over the course of a year or more.
Cheers!
~Icky
Yes u can I have done it with easy success just do a search for ss wick for Vivi nova and you should find that video its about 22 minutes long but explains everything very well
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