What are the benefits to not oxidizing your wicks?

[funkpit]

Since I've started using genesis style atomizers I've always oxidized my ss wicks. Some people I've met say they never do because the wick last longer.

Is a longer lasting wick the only benefit?

Can I use an unoxidized wick with my provari? (have tried and seems like I can't)

 

[Boiler]

I read the oxidation *may* create residual chemicals you don't want to vape. I think the jury is still out on that.

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/modding-forum/362608-stainless-steel-mesh-oxide-discussion.html

 

[tj99959]

Since I've started using genesis style atomizers I've always oxidized my ss wicks. Some people I've met say they never do because the wick last longer.

Is a longer lasting wick the only benefit?

Can I use an unoxidized wick with my provari? (have tried and seems like I can't)

I doubt that a Provari would let you "pulse oxidize" a SS wick. You would just get an E1 code.

One way or another a SS wick needs to be oxidized, otherwise you would just pop the resistance wire between the + terminal and where it first touches the wick. Maybe you would like a ceramic wick (I don't)

 

[Baditude]

I've been using pre-rolled, lightly oxidized, stainless steel wicks for a few weeks now. I am able to pulse oxidize these wicks on my Provari.

The only wick that I have rolled myself I believe I over-oxidized, if that is possible. It may have just been the fact that it was my first and only attempt to roll one and wasn't that great, but I torched it a few times like I had seen in a couple of demo videos.

 

[Butters78]

I've been using pre-rolled, lightly oxidized, stainless steel wicks for a few weeks now. I am able to pulse oxidize these wicks on my Provari.

The only wick that I have rolled myself I believe I over-oxidized, if that is possible. It may have just been the fact that it was my first and only attempt to roll one and wasn't that great, but I torched it a few times like I had seen in a couple of demo videos.

Who sells the prerolled bro?

 

[Oktyabr]

Who sells the prerolled bro?

Here is one... They have a couple different meshes in stock. I haven't tried them myself though...

Pre-rolled and oxidized stainless 400 mesh wick

 

[Butters78]

Here is one... They have a couple different meshes in stock. I haven't tried them myself though...

Pre-rolled and oxidized stainless 400 mesh wick

Thanks!

 

[Baditude]

Who sells the prerolled bro?

Here's another: Rebuildable atomizers

Edit: sorry, same vendor.

 

[tj99959]

and another

ElectronicStix.Com · 325 x 325 Pre Rolled Wick
http://www.electronicstix.com/colle...ccessories/products/400-x-400-pre-rolled-wick