So I've been happily vaping with the Penelope since I got it on Friday and refilled the tank about 3 times so far. I'm wondering on average how long does the wick/coil last before it needs to be replaced? I'm using the pre-made wire that came with it now but also have some Kanthal A 32awg and .999 silver 30ga for my next coil.
Wick & Coil - How Long?
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it's all individual.
My Odyssey for two months. Coil changed once.
But I do every day to remove the heat coil fouling on the aroma
My Odyssey for two months. Coil changed once.
But I do every day to remove the heat coil fouling on the aroma
There is no standard for how long a coil lasts... it all depends on juice, abuse and mileage... Im lucky if I get 3 days from a coil but I also vape dark juices, dual coils @ 4.2v all day every day on average 7 to 10ml of juice depending on the day... not to mention each coil I make performs slightly different than the last... so really it all comes down to personal useage and habbits and really what you prefer... If I had my way I would make a new coil everytime I refilled my tank but time doesnt always allow me to do that and at an average of about $0.20 cents to make a new coil its so worth it for that fresh coil throat hit...
Try not to burn the wick and it will last a long time. once burn its not the same.
I had a feeling it was subjective based on vaping habits... I guess I'll just have to feel it out as I keep using it. I did notice though that my wick was rather dark when I went to adjust the center post yesterday. I havent been using liquids that a dark so I hope I didnt burn it... Been getting a nasty taste since my last refill, even when juice control is open a few turns.
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I only get 1-2 days I se others get wicks. It is based on a lot of factors. Juice how the wick was wrapped and your personal taste buds.
if you have a VV device or have a device that you can stack batterys your coils will last a looooong time 
just need to up the voltage if you feel the vapor is slacking.
For the wick just rinse with hot water and dry burn.
just need to up the voltage if you feel the vapor is slacking.For the wick just rinse with hot water and dry burn.
I got my wire in the mail today so I went ahead a just built a new coil/wick. Vaping like new again I bought some large spools of R and NR wire for cheap so it just makes sense to make a new one.
Roxette: Good to know! Especially if I'm not home and cant easily make a new coil.
I bought some large spools of R and NR wire for cheap so it just makes sense to make a new one.Roxette: Good to know! Especially if I'm not home and cant easily make a new coil.
if you have a VV device or have a device that you can stack batterys your coils will last a looooong time
For the wick just rinse with hot water and dry burn.
Hey Roxxette,
Do you take the coil off you device when rinsing?
Thanks,
Chris
I don't take the coil off, just rinse the whole bottom assembly with body, mouthpiece and caps off it. Then blot the wick dry a bit and "wet-burn" it until coil glowing well again.
This will produce a good amount of ash and nastiness, so do the whole procedure one more time and it should be good to go.
You can let the wick dry completely then, but I just fill it up and start vaping again right away. A few blank hits at first, then it gets great again.
The wick will not burn during this procedure, but the juice gunk that has burnt into it over time will mostly burn off, leaving it a whitish shade again and renewed wicking capibilities.
This silica wick can handle very high temps, I make mine glow with a butane torch before installing it to remove any possible factory residue
and sometimes when cleaning if it looks in good shape, if i have time to take it apart.. Just brings it back to almost the original white.
All the cleaning and dryburning will fray the wick some over time though, but the 3mm stuff should last longer I would think.
This will produce a good amount of ash and nastiness, so do the whole procedure one more time and it should be good to go.
You can let the wick dry completely then, but I just fill it up and start vaping again right away. A few blank hits at first, then it gets great again.
The wick will not burn during this procedure, but the juice gunk that has burnt into it over time will mostly burn off, leaving it a whitish shade again and renewed wicking capibilities.
This silica wick can handle very high temps, I make mine glow with a butane torch before installing it to remove any possible factory residue
and sometimes when cleaning if it looks in good shape, if i have time to take it apart.. Just brings it back to almost the original white.
All the cleaning and dryburning will fray the wick some over time though, but the 3mm stuff should last longer I would think.
Hi blackwater , no i dont take the coil off
i just take the rebuildable part out of the base and clean everything and put it back after that good old dry burn
A good way to clean the coil is to expose the ceramic housing by unscrewing the tank off, rinsing in hot water and gently brushing the coils with a toothbrush. This removes alot of the carbon from the coil. I use my wife's toothbrush for this, 30 years of torture you know,,,I can get an extra 3 or 4 days from a coil, sometimes more depending on juice. A quick dryburn brings it back to life
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