Vapor doesn't feel moist

[freaker]

Hello,

I'm currently using a deadrabbit v3 24mm dual coil rda.
Current build:

Dual coils - 26AWG Ni80 - 8 Wraps, Spaced - 3mm ID. Totalling 0.45ohms in parallel, vaping at 50W

Fair flavor & vapor production, but the vapor feels dry, giving me a dry mouth. Even when the wick is full of juice. Coils are at correct height I suppose (aligned with the upper 50% of the air holes)
Any recommendations? I'm not able to try exotic coils since i'm unable to increase the wattage (small mod with 18650 battery). Would switching to a single coil RDA and using a single exotic coil (fused clapton for example) possibly give more moisture in the vapor, or could i tweak something to adjust that issue?

 

[freaker]

Pictures of the current deck. Not the prettiest, but it works. Tried with less cotton, same "dry" vapor and more popping (no dry hit though). The coil wraps on my previous build were more tidy, but the vapor was also dry. No hotspots anywhere.

 

[Izan]

 

[Bingbong]

I’m not experienced in that but I’d suggest turning down the wattage and use less airflow if possible. See where that get ya.

 

[freaker]

I’m not experienced in that but I’d suggest turning down the wattage and use less airflow if possible. See where that get ya.

I tried that. Vapor is a bit colder, but still fair. However, still feeling dry. It's weird, the same juice in a pod system produces less dense vapor, but has more moisture. it's difficult to explain. It's VG70/PG30 3mg.

 

[freaker]

You know that feeling when you bite into a fresh date and it turns your mouth into the sahara desert? well it's just like this.

 

[Bingbong]

Could be the type of juice, but too much vapor could just just be having that effect on your mouth. Stay hydrated as well. Too much vape , not enough liquid consumption gives me dry mouth too.

 

[freaker]

I'm sure there's something with my build. Same juice in a vaporesso luxe XR with 0.4ohm gtx coil produces the same dense vapor but not half as dry. Just tried them side by side.

 

[Bingbong]

Is this your first RDA? I bought one years ago and didn’t like it, wasn’t for me. I prefer a tank of some sort.

 

[Bingbong]

I’m using a itank2 with gti coils and love it.

 

[freaker]

It's my first, and I'm loving it. It's hard to mess up. even the sloppiest builds still get good flavor and vapor. Just have this issue to fix.
I switched to the RDA because vape related items are now banned from distribution where i live, so i bought a spool of wire and cotton to last me 10 years for a few dozen bucks

 

[Bingbong]

Good luck to you, I’m sure the experts here will help you get it figured out. They are the best!!!

 

[zoiDman]

Pictures of the current deck. Not the prettiest, but it works. Tried with less cotton, same "dry" vapor and more popping (no dry hit though). The coil wraps on my previous build were more tidy, but the vapor was also dry. No hotspots anywhere.

For Flavor, I was Never a huge fan of "Top Airflow" style RDA's. For a Full-On Moist and Maxed Out Flavor Hit, I liked RDA's where the airflow comes from Underneath the Coil(s). Or hits the Coil directly on the side.

This type of RDA also allows you to use Lower Wattage without getting such a "Cold Hit". Like what can sometimes happen with Top Flow's.

 

[freaker]

Update: I made tighter coils, and spaced them out more in order to be closer to the air holes. Flavor has improved, and vapor has more moisture. Still not perfect, but it's an improvement. This setup seems also more prone to dry hits. It's surprising how much difference coil position and shape can have on the outcome.

 

[freaker]

Still not sure if it's the tightening of the coils or their position that made the difference. I would appreciate some tips from the experts to further improve moisture

 

[Fidola13]

Maybe thin out your wicks for more moisture. That’s what works for me.

 

[Robbert]

Try moving your coils closer to the air intake holes.Place them as close to the air intake as possible without shorting against the wall of RDA.