I agree with the previous poster of 1-4 hits per squonk. You can also use silicon wick. People use the 1mm wick doubled with ease. I am currently trying it myself. Once you make the coil, you can take a wire doubled through the coil, and take the silicon and put it in the doubled wire to pull the doubled wick through the coil. I would recommend that you test that out as well. You might like it as well as cotton and not have to wick as often. If you continue to use the cotton, just remember that you cannot over squonk. Anything is better than a dry hit on cotton wick.
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I agree with the previous poster of 1-4 hits per squonk. You can also use silicon wick. People use the 1mm wick doubled with ease. I am currently trying it myself. Once you make the coil, you can take a wire doubled through the coil, and take the silicon and put it in the doubled wire to pull the doubled wick through the coil. I would recommend that you test that out as well. You might like it as well as cotton and not have to wick as often. If you continue to use the cotton, just remember that you cannot over squonk. Anything is better than a dry hit on cotton wick.
Oh, cricket is even simpler than rugby. The "pure" form of the game lasts 5 days, and they have tea and lunch breaks. Nowadays you get limited over games that last about 8 hours and the newest form, which is very popular, lasts 3 hours max.
I think for a VVG 30 or 32 gauge might be better to use. OR you could use a bigger diameter thing to wrap around with the 28.
Now we are overloading you with info, Cheri. I use the method Sam describes above, but I do not have 1mm silica wick, so I just disentangle the threads from 3mm silica and use 2 strands doubled, which is the same as 1mm doubled. Pictures always say it better, so here you go:
Thanks everyone! You are all so helpful. I guess I will let this one go until it is dead and then try more wraps and maybe different wire to get to a higher ohm.
I bought 100ft of 32 gauge. I found I like the 28g much better for the Grands. Now using the 32g for my VV REO's.
You are totally right that a larger diameter will give you fewer wraps with the 28g to get the ohm value that is best for the VV Grand.
Good morning everyone!
Thought for the day:
The human race has had long experience and a fine tradition in surviving adversity. But we now face a task for which we have little experience, the task of surviving prosperity. ~Alan Gregg
Thought for the day:
The human race has had long experience and a fine tradition in surviving adversity. But we now face a task for which we have little experience, the task of surviving prosperity. ~Alan Gregg
You don't need different wire. Make larger diameter coils and a few more wraps. The 28 gauge will do it.
It might be a few trial and error, but that is what I did. I would wrap a coil and ohm it making note of the number of wraps. If I wanted a higher ohm I would add a wrap or two and ohm it again. Yes, I did use a little wire, but it is cheap enough it didn't bother me!
You will learn quickly just what you need to do.
Hi Jamie - that one made me contemplate just a little longer. We'll or are probably create(ing) our own adversity!
My guy finally arrived, whoop!
Now to decide whether to give the purple unit to the gf or keep it as back up
Now to decide whether to give the purple unit to the gf or keep it as back up
My guy finally arrived, whoop!
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Now to decide whether to give the purple unit to the gf or keep it as back up
That is quite snazzy!
You could "loan" the purple. But you really should keep that first REO! And a back-up gives peace of mind!
Hey Dturp hope you know have not forgot about you buddy.Have the NET already to go just waiting to be able to ship.Work hours have been horrible and at the moment money is tight but dont worry they will ship after the 5th
No worries although i wish you'd at least let me pay the shipping. It's much appreciated either way.
My guy finally arrived, whoop!
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Now to decide whether to give the purple unit to the gf or keep it as back up
Give it to the gf, then you can get a non-VV Grand to play with as a backup!
Good morning REOvillians.
It is finally getting cooler at night! I had the windows open overnight and it is downright chilly. It's 57 F out there, which is practically freezing considering I am used to desert temps over 100F.
I am looking forward to soup, stew and roast season. We are having a ham tomorrow night, so it's time to make some split pea with the ham bone
It is finally getting cooler at night! I had the windows open overnight and it is downright chilly. It's 57 F out there, which is practically freezing considering I am used to desert temps over 100F.
I am looking forward to soup, stew and roast season. We are having a ham tomorrow night, so it's time to make some split pea with the ham bone
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Good morning, Reoville! Didn't have time to catch up since I was out all day yesterday and am now headed off to work.
Yesterday was super fun though. I'm a little sad that my friends are headed off on their adventure across the US. But I'm glad I got to see them.
Have a great one, y'all!
Yesterday was super fun though.
I'm a little sad that my friends are headed off on their adventure across the US. But I'm glad I got to see them. Have a great one, y'all!
My guy finally arrived, whoop!
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Now to decide whether to give the purple unit to the gf or keep it as back up
Very nice! Keep your first as backup. That is the wrong purple for the gf, you have the manly purple
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