What would I need to start rebuilding heads

[Kayduh]

My current setup is a couple of ego c twists and 2 mini vivi novas and 2 evods. I am getting tired of throwing out heads when I can rebuild them...

I am hoping on using cotton wicks, since from what I can see its "safer" than silica. As for the gauge of the kanthal wire I'm not sure what to use.. I would like to have the resistance at 2.0-2.4 range what would you guys recommend?

Also other than extra heads, wire and wicks what else would I need to purchase to start re building heads?

 

[Kayduh]

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[gjshaw29]

Hey there I'd say start out with 32 gauge kanthal wire, for the novas I think you'll need 1mm silica wick or cotton whichever you wanna try. Other than that some needle nose tweezers aren't a bad idea as well as needle nose pliers and wire cutters or really sharp scissors.

 

[cedric212]

For clearos, 32 guage kanthal a1 is often recommended due to its versatility. I used 4/5 coil on my regular VVN to attain 2.2-2.3 range. Personally, I enjoy cottonball wicks because they are easy to work with, but there are other options which you can read here. Make sure you don't dry burn cotton wick, and remember to prime the coil/wick (drip 2-3 drop on coil/wick) before firing it up on your device. Lastly, if you don't have a PV that can do ohm reading, make sure you have a cheapo DMM to check resistance/short.

 

[Light Seeker]

I use butchers twine, it's unbleached pure cotton with no sizing like yarn has .... So no boiling needed. Butchers twine comes in a variety of thicknesses, just pull some threads out to get the desired thickness you need. Get some 32 gauge A1 kanthal, a 5/4 wrap should put you right around 2 ohms.

For tools, sharp scissors to cut the cotton, a fingernail clipper to cut the wire, tweezers and a needle. Wrap your coil around the needle/cotton, otherwise it may be too tight and burn your cotton quickly. I use a #2 sewing needle. If your mod doesn't have an ohm reading (provari, vamo, etc), get a digital volt meter, cheaper the better, I've seen them for as low as $5. And I often use cheap 3x reader-magnifying glasses picked up at the drugstore, great to see what you're doing... Or screwing up

Best o luck!

 

[Kayduh]

Where do you guys purchase most of your stuff from? wires, wicks etc

 

[FusionStorm]

Is there any place i can purchase these materials online?

 

[gjanderson]

There are different places to buy. I personally am using a local place. I dont know about the mini vivi nova but am using the full size and doing a doouble wick. Look on you tube and you can see what it us. I am also using 30 awg wire and get 1.8 to 2 oems with 4/5 coil

 

[Kayduh]

From what I can see there is tons of different cotton wicks out of curiosity for all you cotton wickers out there which do you prefer?

 

[Timboo]

So if you got a Vamo you don't need a digital volt meter? (sorry to .... in)

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[Buddychuck]

So if you got a Vamo you don't need a digital volt meter? (sorry to .... in)

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The Vamo has one built in that checks the ohms.

 

[DoogieTony]

I prefer #4 100% cotton yarn for wick, I picked up a spool at a local craft store for $2-$3. #4 fits perfectly in a vivi.

Check eBay for kanthal, I got 100ft for $10 from temco

For rebuilds, besides wick and wire, I use wire snips, micro screwdriver set, and a lighter.

I use a 2mm screwdriver to wrap the coil around and thread the yarn through, and a 1mm to adjust the coil if needed.

 

[Sarje]

For the price of a cheap DMM, it's well worth it. A lot easier than putting your gear together, trouble -shooting it, then taking it apart again.

 

[roonies]

What is a DMM? I'm also looking for vendors for the same stuff as the OP....somewhere other than ebay. thx!.....oops, never mind....you're talking about the olm meter, right? I have one of those but still looking for a vendor for the wire and wick.

For the price of a cheap DMM, it's well worth it. A lot easier than putting your gear together, trouble -shooting it, then taking it apart again.

 

[sonicdsl]

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[Light Seeker]

What is a DMM? I'm also looking for vendors for the same stuff as the OP....somewhere other than ebay. thx!.....oops, never mind....you're talking about the olm meter, right? I have one of those but still looking for a vendor for the wire and wick.

Best place for resistance wire is temco, either via ebay or their site: Resistance Wire

Wick is available at many ecig vendors, I dont use it, perhaps another can point to a good source. For high-end wick thats been receiving rave reviews, some are using ekowool: Ekowool

And DMM = digital multi-meter (volts, ohms, amps)

 

[Rat2chat2]

I just got 100 feet on ebay for $5.80 Tankecigs. Hope that is a good price. I am all excited (not that it takes very much)

 

[Rat2chat2]

Is that the same stuff I knit dishrags out of in the craft section?