The Next Big thing.... Porous Ceramic Wicks
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Yes, very well prepped XC-132 (2mm Thin) and XC-116 (3MM thicker).
I'm really happy with the 2mm thin with a tightly wrapped 1/16 ID coil.
Zenith V2, Reactor and cyclone and Origin V2.
I haven't been able to go back to cotton after using this stuff.
(specifically the stuff from rba Supplies)
I'm really happy with the 2mm thin with a tightly wrapped 1/16 ID coil.
Zenith V2, Reactor and cyclone and Origin V2.
I haven't been able to go back to cotton after using this stuff.
(specifically the stuff from rba Supplies)
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MikeE3, what size diameter readyXwick are you using on your Dids? Im leaning towards getting the regular 3mm or the combo pack from Rbasupplies. Also, just wandering how you would compare these to the ceramics were making. Thanks!
I'm using the 3mm size. I put two wraps of masking tape on a 2mm mandrel (comes out to about 2.3-2.3mm) to wrap the coil. The wick fits nice. I was using a 2.5mm mandrel but the wick was a bit loose so I sized down a bit. I put a small piece of masking tape on the tip of the wick and roll it tight to a point then thread it thru the coil. Then I take the tape off and put the wick into the atty hole and connect the coil leads.
I like it better as it doesn't have the 'heat sink' effect. It fires up quicker and the power goes to the coil w/o losing heat into the wick. Vapor production is comparable and flavor is pretty darn clean from the 1st vape.
Ready for lapping and cleaning....
Thats where I break MOST of mine......
Me to mike, specialy when aiming for 1/8 straight accross with out bumps....lol
You can get discs that are 3" in diameter, makes getting straight sides easier while lapping.
Thanks mike......
Ceramics for all!!! All we need now is a ceramic wick factory.
Ceramics for all!!! All we need now is a ceramic wick factory.
Anyone remember the dimensions for a KFL Monkey Bar? Or optimal Ohms?
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Wow this seem like eons ago....Dimensions in post.
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...ng-porous-ceramic-wicks-532.html#post10492436
08-25-2013, 04:08 PM #5314
Better yet:
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...eramic-wicks-kayfun-lite-ceramic-template.jpg
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Thank you Gdeal, I've been sitting on some AlOx since the initial run but never got around to shaping a wick. Still need files and power tools but with the advent of Titanium wire we can get 1.8 Ohms with 17 wraps. Which if done correctly should measure out to about 4.5mm coil width using 30 gauge wire (assuming I can get as close to a true 3mm cross bar). It only takes about a foot of wire to make lol. Sourced 200ft of Grade 1 30 gauge for about 30$. Whould you suggest aiming for lower Ohms?
It depends upon how many watts your device (s) can put out and/or how fast the titanium wire can reach vape temp so you dont have any lag.
I'm still rocking my old kicked Silver Bullet, so anywhere between 5-10 watts, but was asking for more of a general idea. Ti by nature has the resistance of a Kanthal A1 wire 5 gauges smaller, so K 25 ga would be comparable to a 30 ga Ti. Lag seems to be nonexistent/negligible, and the extra length (roughly 3x) needed to hit particular Ohms compared to K1 means more surface area making contact. The main concern I have is whether or not the AO will be able to keep up. Any suggestions as to what Ohm ranges would best offset potential dry burns?
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I think given the larger surface area you will be ok even going to sub-ohm on a mechanical device. The AO should keep up. By the way, after you dry glow the titanium wire, does it form a white oxidation layer on it?
I haven't had the opportunity to try a Ti coil yet, just discovered it in the GG forum, Imeo was pushing them as "the only safe way to vape." He was very adamant about everyone stopping burning/pulsing our coils (in my opinion over zealously and without supportive research). Theirs a few videos floating around over there showcasing GGs new precoiled Ti coils, didn't see anything but the videos were fairly short. I've never attempted a sub ohm build, what would be a good target to aim for?
This quote leads me to believe we may have found the perfect mate to AO. I can't remember who exactly but a while back someone was dreaming of dropping temps after an initial warm-up allowing the wick to keep up.
With 30 ga Ti wire I can get 0.7 Ohms with 6 wraps, factoring in 0.5mm spacing it comes out to about 4mm total coil width. Including legs that brings each coil to about 3 inches of wire.
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