Terminator/Nautilus/Choddy/Oddy Clone Pics, Tip,Tricks and Quirks

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dwcraig1

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Right now I am vaping with de-braided XcC-116 in a modified(enlarged channels) ceramic and even de-braided I removed some of the strands. I'm still testing it so I can only say so far so good.
This set up is working really well and to de-braid the XC-116 was PITA, but I normally use a different method of connecting the ground wire but this time I put it under the locking ring but this causes the ring to not sit flat which causes the mouth piece to not sit flat so I have been able to vape it quite hard for the last hour without ever opening the mouth piece. This is because the mouth piece and locking ring leak enough to keep the wick wet, it has nothing to do with the Nextel. I will add a link to the alternate grounding method here in a moment as soon as I locate it.

I'll just paste instead, here:
OK now that I've done the work around on the negative connection I will try to explain it. I don't know if any of you have seen the review of the Nautilus by Navy Lifeguard before he removed it. It was in German so I don't know if he said anything about this or not but he did it.
On the negative BEFORE the bottom of the wick channel he coiled the NR wire around the wick so it would make contact with the base when the ceramic housing is screwed in. Just be careful that you don't let it go past the bottom of the ceramic housing or it may short on the (positive) air tube.
I just did this and it works perfectly, even though I primed the new wick I had to unscrew the mouth piece right after one hit.

This method works well, after all the liquid control is what sets it apart from other atomizers. With this method the liquid control works as it should.

Update: Two and a half hours later I'm still vaping it with the mouth piece closed, I attribute this not to the Nextel specifically but to the fact that the wick that is in the channels is wicking so well because the fibers are straight not twisted.
I really would term this more seepage than a leak as it vapes well and nothing is going into the 510 connector of the mod.
 
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I have problems with the Nextel on the V2 ody ceramic, It fits if I really work it in, but too tight, it slows the wicking. It does work well when you use the Nextel on the top piece, like a little bow-tie. Unfortunately with the V2 ceramic/ ceramic housing is that one side is stainless steel so I would have to drill out the stainless steel to make it deeper or wider so that the ring screws in well.

There is a guy on ebay that sells a high temp wick that does work well, he doesnt state that it is Nextel but from the temp description it has all the characteristics.

Silica Rope 3 mm Silica Wick High Quality Temperature Resistance 1000°C | eBay

I wash it in my usual manner which is 30 mins in distilled water, throw dirty water away and boil again for another 30 mins. Then I torch it before use. I do this with all my silica to avoid any "off" taste from any coatings

I still prefer the silica from silicawicks.com. Its firmer and doesnt fray as much. THe above comes unwrapped easier, but its not like low quality wick that tends to not only fray, but it almost disintegrates and you get fibers flying all over and actually stings your fingers when in contact.

I ordered this same wick from the same guy about 4 months ago and I find it far superior to anything else so far. It is IMHO better than Imeo and silicawicks.com wick and the only thing I have found that even remotely keeps up with it is cheese cloth or cotton botton. Indeed it is harder to work with and is more time consumeing, just use a small paper clip when wraping your coils and dont remove the clip until you have it all the way mounted in the ceramic cup! Then make sure your NR leads are in the channel which will require a little twisting of the wick in the same direction it came in originally and it will fit like a glove. Just remember to be patient and take your time because its not a race! You can also put a folded over piece over the top of the wick that goes down the channels and wrap your coils like normal and before yoe screw the neg. grounding nut down trim of the extra pieces, it will store more juice on your coils so you dont get dry hits. I havent had any dry hits at all until my tank is empty and need a refill. Hope that helps you guys:) And yes Im useing it in my Chody rite now without modifying the ceramic in any way! Cheers
 
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Well there is a huge diff between XC and XS. Mine would fit in there nicely. Your right that wont wick if you smash it in there. However I dont like the open channel style. Thats just mu opinion. Do a search for the "Mr Krinkle method" an ECF search I mean. He begs to differ w me, and hes got a lot more mileage than me.
Pics coming atcha tomorrow. Im crashing.

so the XS 1/16th will fit without drilling the cup?
 

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OK here is the Ody V2 ceramic (for whatever thats worth). Left is COV 3mm, center is 1/16 XS, right is alleged XS 1/16 (cant confirm).
So you see the 1/16 of mine would fit nicely in ur ceramic.
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OK here is the Ody V2 ceramic (for whatever thats worth). Left is COV 3mm, center is 1/16 XS, right is alleged XS 1/16 (cant confirm).
So you see the 1/16 of mine would fit nicely in ur ceramic.
DSC06392_zps21e15bbe.jpg

right is XC right? damn I should have ordered the XS. I used the wick that came with my term and I really like this thing, might give up on my gennys since I can never seem to get them working right.
 

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right is XC right? damn I should have ordered the XS. I used the wick that came with my term and I really like this thing, might give up on my gennys since I can never seem to get them working right.

anavidfan will confirm what the product on the right is. It was sold as 1/8... I also have a 50' roll of the exact same thing I got from feebay and it was also sold as 1/8. All I can confirm is what I ordered and received and thats already stated:)

You just hit me up when ur ready to move ur gennys...
 

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anavidfan will confirm what the product on the right is. It was sold as 1/8... I also have a 50' roll of the exact same thing I got from feebay and it was also sold as 1/8. All I can confirm is what I ordered and received and thats already stated:)

You just hit me up when ur ready to move ur gennys...

Was just checking, you said both the middle and right where XS 1/16th in your post. Want to make sure I buy the right thing this time.
 

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Yeap, the one on the right is the XC-116, and its thick, too thick to use in Term ceramic, Ody 1 and 2. I saw the choices of the Omegas and didnt know that the XS was the one. As soon as I can I will order that Omega XS 116. It actually seems to be less "fray prone" I had to tape the ends of what I had to keep it from fraying like the proverbial " yarn" on a sweater.

But honestly if you are not running real hot set up you really dont needthe the Omega. Its definatlely going to last longer and its nice to try it out, but the COV is good, as well as the silicawicks one. But I really do like the one I linked at Ebay by an ECF member. I get the 3.5mm , I torch the hell out of it, no off taste and no need to trim any threads to make it fit in the channels as is. Its heat resistance is just about as high as the Omega Nextel.
 
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