Viva Novi - Do all types of cotton wicking need to be boiled?

[darkmoondreamer]

I've been reading up on different things to wick the Vivi with.......braided cotton candle wicking, Aunt Lydia's #10 bamboo crochet thread, peaches and cream #4, etc. Does every type of cotton based wicking you use have to be boiled before use? Is there a type or brand that doesn't have to be? Thank you for any help you can give me, I'm old to vaping but new to the Vivi Nova and rebuilding.

 

[JazzyTech]

Candle square braided wick #1/0 I find to be perfect for the Vivi Nova, mini and Stardust slot. Works best with a short wick. As for the boiling, I do it to remove sizing. (I boil it 3 times) Generally you should boil it just to be safe. There are a few types that apparently don't need boiling such as sterile gauze, and certain types of cotton balls. I'm sure this isn't the entire list...

 

[ratpack7]

I use peaches and cream #4 without boiling and have not had any problems or funny tastes.

 

[mostlyclassics]

The sizing that's found in many sorts of threads, wicking, etc., is mostly starch. When subjected to the heat of the wire, it'll scorch and build up as crud on the wire.

Best just to boil whatever you're using for wicks. Your rebuilds will last longer and probably taste a bit better.

 

[darkmoondreamer]

Thank you very much for your helpful replies! I will boil

 

[JazzyTech]

The ECF Nazi's demand you must Boil Komrad... BOIL! (j/k of course!)

 

[JD1]

I've been reading up on different things to wick the Vivi with.......

Don't forget to check the dollar tree for this: http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...nt-cottons-different-wicks-3.html#post8069106

I plan on picking some up to try because xMackx has tried about all the cottons and he likes it the best.

So far I've been rockin' my reduxes with cheese cloth with great results. If you do try cheese cloth, try to get the coarse weave (I got mine at Wally World).

 

[darkmoondreamer]

LOL @ JazzyTech! Made me actually laugh out loud!

 

[PepNYC]

KEEP CALM and BOIL!!!

 

[JazzyTech]

LOL @ JazzyTech! Made me actually laugh out loud!

I just couldn't resist

 

[donnah]

I use strips off of a cotton ball and I don't boil them. I've tried bamboo yarn and cheesecloth and like the cotton ball the best. It wicks without having to tilt and twirl and vape upsidedown.

 

[PepNYC]

I use strips off of a cotton ball and I don't boil them. I've tried bamboo yarn and cheesecloth and like the cotton ball the best. It wicks without having to tilt and twirl and vape upsidedown.

What? No handstands? What's the fun of that? Sheesh.

 

[Yinzer]

I've tried sterile gauze, found it hard to work with. Cheese cloth...works some of the time. Takes forever to break in. The best so far, square cotton makeup applicator pads I "borrowed" from my girlfriend. Cut a small strip, and it's the perfect length for my stardust head. Rewicks easy. Just a few vapes and it's broken in. Can take the voltage up pretty high. Great flavor / wicking. Lasts a few tanks, swap out for new. One pad gives me 10+ rewicks.

 

[NSpratlin]

I boil everything except the kanthal wire, which I torch. When I first got into SS mesh I boiled it and noticed an oily sheen over it, so I've always boiled it since. I've also just used moonshine/vodka in a pinch along with a lot of rinsing.

 

[PepNYC]

I've tried sterile gauze, found it hard to work with. Cheese cloth...works some of the time. Takes forever to break in. The best so far, square cotton makeup applicator pads I "borrowed" from my girlfriend. Cut a small strip, and it's the perfect length for my stardust head. Rewicks easy. Just a few vapes and it's broken in. Can take the voltage up pretty high. Great flavor / wicking. Lasts a few tanks, swap out for new. One pad gives me 10+ rewicks.

The ingenuity of vapers has no boundaries. I love it.

 

[synthacide]

Ive been using unboiled muslin, seems ok flavor seems a bit muted, but honestly right now everything does :/
hope I havent endangered my health! boiling now!

 

[JD1]

.......... The best so far, square cotton makeup applicator pads I "borrowed" from my girlfriend. Cut a small strip, and it's the perfect length for my stardust head. Rewicks easy. Just a few vapes and it's broken in. Can take the voltage up pretty high. Great flavor / wicking. Lasts a few tanks, swap out for new. One pad gives me 10+ rewicks.

Sounds like those pads may be similar to the rounds that xMackx gets from dollar tree for $1.00. (link is in my other post.)

 

[darkmoondreamer]

I may try those cosmetic pads too...many places sell them in the square type and they are dirt cheap, even if you buy at walmart or other stores they are about $1.00. I forgot, is xMackx boiling those?

 

[JD1]

............... is xMackx boiling those?

Quote from xMackx: ...."I boiled a dozen of them to use".....

I think he boils everything lol.

 

[Butters78]

What could possibly happen if you don't boil it? Like worst case scenario.

I don't want the aids for one.