So I've decided that it's time to start taking the Rebuildables out with me as I roam the earth.
I already have a little pouch to keep my clippers, mini-screw driver and needle-nose pliers, etc in. Been taking juice along for a long time, so that's covered. Taking cotton is an easy no brainer.
I've wrapped up 4 pretty little micro coils (hopefully none of them will be needed). Gotta take along pre-wrapped coils, as I'm certain TSA would greatly frown upon a butane torch. Been scratching my head a bit, as to what the best way to transport and store these things would be. I'm thinking about using one of those plastic battery boxes that hold 2 18650's.
What other ways do people accomplish this? I can always rely on the ingenuity of the folks here to come up something that's just awesome! Thanks in advance for the replies
I use one of these for all my rebuildable stuffs:
Vaultz Storage Case I paid less than that link, but I did get it from Amazon. Works great, stick everything in there I need (wire, cotton, torch, clippers, syringes, tweezers, 510/510 adapters, extra drip tips, ohm meter for rebuilding, even extra juice!) I take it when traveling on road trips and to work with me.
Yes, TSA (or equivalent) will frown on the torch. Just buy a cheap lighter when you get to where you are going. IMO, no need to pre-wrap coils to take with, more of a PITA IMO.
Storing and transporting spare pre-built coils could be tricky...
Maybe something foam, or line the inside of a small case with sponge? Retaining the integrity of their shape - even if they are 'contact-coils' - might prove difficult.
Even though I think it's more of a PITA to transport pre made coils, something like this might suit your needs.
Listening to these has me thinking twice about taking the rebuildables out with me.
I didn't mention, that I'm usually gone 10-14 days at a time. I don't think carrying a torch with is possible, and buying a new one every two weeks defeats the purpose.
Maybe I should keep using the aspires when traveling and keep the rebuild stuff at home?
HECK NO!!! As others have said, if you do a good micro coil, it will easily hold for WAY longer than 10-14 days. If you are like me, and like to have multiple builds for multiple flavors at the same time, then you'll definitely be good to go.
I agree with Watt, I would just keep a few of them stacked on a blunt needle or whatever was used to wrap with.
However, this is what got my attention: "I'm certain TSA would greatly frown upon a butane torch"
a simple cheap butane lighter (read, refillable, not a bic) would do the trick, why not keep the butane torch at home, bring some wire and a small lighter? or even a small torch lighter?
Yup, keep the torch at home, buy a cheap lighter.
All great points and observations!
As far as the butane torch lighter goes, I had TSA "graciously accept my donation" of a really nice Ronson butane lighter I would use for stogies about 6 months ago in Seattle. It had been riding along in my backpack unused for at least a year without being nabbed previously. Honestly, I'd forgotten it was even in there. Learned that lesson painfully
While it's true that a regular old Bic will do the trick, I've found that they tend to leave a residue on the wire that I'm just not a fan of.
I'm going to try fitting a few pre-wrapped heaters to a drill and see how well that goes! I'll attach pics when I'm done.
Thanks again everyone for the feedback!
Residue? You can torch, then wipe it down, then wrap. After that, mount and dry burn the coil. Shouldn't be anything left on the wire.
A well built coil can easily last 2 weeks with regular dry burns. A well built microcoil can last months, and cotton can be bought virtually anywhere. The only time you really have to worry about popping a coil is when using stainless steel mesh, but as long as you set it up right to begin with, this shouldn't be an issue when out and about (I've only ever popped coils when pulsing right after being freshly wrapped). If a hotspot reappears after use, or when dry burning, it usually doesn't pop. You just adjust as normal.
As long as you're confident with your rebuilds, and you know how to clean them, carrying extra coils shouldn't be an absolute necessity. When I travel up to Massachusetts, about once a month for no more than a week, I normally bring one mod and two RBA's (at least one tank for the drive), but no rebuild supplies (maybe just a keychain screwdriver if I need to tighten down a screw somewhere). I do, however, pack plenty of juice!
What that guy said, but I'd add in extra cotton (if that is what you are using), tweezers (to recompress the micro if you jack it up any), and nail clippers to trim the cotton wick.
Rob, coils rarely go bad. If it vapes right and is short free when you build it, your prolly gonna be good to go.
I've never had a micro coil fail and I've left em on for a month or more.
Now cotton is something you may wanna take if your juice gunks it up.
I'd also recommend a spare completely built RBA and DT in each vehicle you roll in. Then your covered
Super is absolutely right IMO. A well built coil rarely ever goes bad. You shouldn't have to worry if you built it right the first time. Pratice a lot, get good confidence in your coil building techniques, and then rock a pair of RBA's ready to go. You'll be fine IMO.
Whew! Multi-quote ...!
