SUBTANK Mini

[Canadian_Vaper]

^^^these are not rebuildable?

I've rebuilt them, I always rebuild STM coils with SS lols.. Hate the rba head -__-

 

[chanelvaps]

I've rebuilt them, I always rebuild STM coils with SS lols.. Hate the RBA head -__-

really? Is it close to rebuilding a Protank coil? Learned that long ago but sort of hate it. Nimble finger work

 

[Canadian_Vaper]

really? Is it close to rebuilding a Protank coil? Learned that long ago but sort of hate it. Nimble finger work

It's actually pretty damn easy, tonnes of youtube video's, I also drill out the juice holes with a 7/64th drill bit for better juice flow

My horizontal rebuilds can take 40+ watts no probs.

 

[choochoogranny]

really? Is it close to rebuilding a Protank coil? Learned that long ago but sort of hate it. Nimble finger work

You can use a ProTank coil in the STM. You can use an Aspire Replacement BVC (NON Nauty) in the STM.

I have rebuilt the BVC with 30 g. Kanthal, 7 wraps, 1.5 ohms, by drilling out with a 5/64 bit two of the wick holes opposite each other leaving "bunny tails" of 1/8 to 1/4" of cellu cotton. When drilling out casing, be sure to insert wooden dowel to prevent collapse of casing.

 

[DingerCPA]

Way to go Chuck!

I usually look at the diameter of the coil and cut a strip that's just as wide as the diameter. Then GENTLY roll it and put a bit of a point on one end to help with threading. You want it to be able to slide through the coil without bunching up anywhere or without needing a whole lot of tension to get it through. If it's too narrow, that doesn't work either - you'll get hot spots and a burning taste {ask me how I know... }

I've resurrected my RBAs, and I've even ordered a few more replacements. Good, steady vape for me.

 

[90VG]

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[Tom Waznis]

I got my subtank mini today In mail and of course I went straight for the rba. I also ordered a box of 100 coils but the rba already had one in it. Now comes the problem. I have never wicked anything ever. So I get online and peruse a few how to,s. Seems like everyone does it differently. Gave up on that and tried it myself. Aside from the cotton bunching up on the opposite side and breaking the wick trying to pull it through I found that less is more. I tore the cotton in Half length wise and it worked great. So that's my first experience with wick and wire. I was so happy that I had to post about here.
Thanks

Watch a lot of videos on wicking but mainly it takes lots of practice. Every mistake I make gets me closer :}

 

[Tom Waznis]

Way to go Chuck!

I usually look at the diameter of the coil and cut a strip that's just as wide as the diameter. Then GENTLY roll it and put a bit of a point on one end to help with threading. You want it to be able to slide through the coil without bunching up anywhere or without needing a whole lot of tension to get it through. If it's too narrow, that doesn't work either - you'll get hot spots and a burning taste {ask me how I know... }

I've resurrected my RBAs, and I've even ordered a few more replacements. Good, steady vape for me.

I wet the tip of the cotton and roll it really small to get it started. My hands shake all the time so I need all the help I can get. :}

 

[DingerCPA]

I wet the tip of the cotton and roll it really small to get it started. My hands shake all the time so I need all the help I can get. :}

You might think about a large-eyed needle - not sure exactly what they're really called, but this is what they look like:

Pony Gold Eye Sewing Needles for Knitters

you can thread the cotton into that (maybe have a bit more control over it) before threading the coil. If possible, take the base off the mod or at least turn off the mod to prevent accidental firing while you're threading with this.