I've been experimenting with mesh wicks for a few months and I think I found one that works exceptionally well, certainly better than any other method I've been able to find and replicate. Whether you use the standard zen coiling or the Petar K method, this wick is definitely worth a try.
I call it the SS Multicore or SSM for short. Briefly, the wick consists of 3 thin and tight SS mesh strands, wrapped tightly in a 1-layer SS mesh wrapper.
Step 1
Condition the mesh by heating it with a lighter, or dipping in ejuice and lighting on fire. It's not necessary to torch or oxidize the mesh, but the heating makes it stiffer and less springy, which makes tight rolling much easier.
Step 2
Cut up a 3 strips strip of mesh about 4mm wide and roll it tightly into 3 thin strings.
Step 3
Cut up another strip of mesh ~4mm wide. This needs to be wide enough to roll around the 3 thin strings and overlap a bit, but still be a single layer for most of the circumference. Then insert the 3 thin strings into the wrapper and wrap tightly
I call it the SS Multicore or SSM for short. Briefly, the wick consists of 3 thin and tight SS mesh strands, wrapped tightly in a 1-layer SS mesh wrapper.
Step 1
Condition the mesh by heating it with a lighter, or dipping in ejuice and lighting on fire. It's not necessary to torch or oxidize the mesh, but the heating makes it stiffer and less springy, which makes tight rolling much easier.
Step 2
Cut up a 3 strips strip of mesh about 4mm wide and roll it tightly into 3 thin strings.
Step 3
Cut up another strip of mesh ~4mm wide. This needs to be wide enough to roll around the 3 thin strings and overlap a bit, but still be a single layer for most of the circumference. Then insert the 3 thin strings into the wrapper and wrap tightly
. I vape 50/50 VG/PG mixes. The SSM delivers great vapor, TH, and flavor, but most importantly it is consistent, wicks great even without the classic Genisis tilt and I never got a dry hit even when I tried.
