wicking issue?

[d3mon]

To start:

i've built countless set ups on RSSTs. using 400 mesh and 28/30/32 awg wires. 3/4 coils, 5/6 coils. RSST = easy. we know this.
My Cuz bought a AGA-T2 that i also set up coils on. twice 3/4 coil on 400 mesh. no issue.

wick build:

cut to size, about 1.5 x 2.25
burn it off with lighter.
roll, roll, roll, until wick is snug, but not TIGHT, in wick hole.
juice...lighter burn.
juice...lighter burn.
juice...lighter burn.
angle cut bottom.
insert
cut top to fit
ready to coil

coil wrap:
attach to neg.
starting outside.
wrap, wrap, wrap, wrap. coil is snug, but not tight.
secure to pos post on outside.
pulse, adjust, pulse, adjust, pulse, adjust, pulse, adjust.
continue until all 4 coils are equal in brightness and spacing.
test on ohm reader for steady number.
juice top
test fire.
fill.
**test fire.
vape.
enjoy.

this method has served me well.


so i bought my own AGA-t2...

and i've been getting my .... kicked. i get all the way to the (**) point without a hitch. but once i fill the tank and test fire...the coils will fire, and then start glowing like it's not getting juice. test again, ohms have moved quite a bit.

any thoughts on what i'm doing wrong?

 

[REOfanatic]

what kind of pg/vg ratio? maybe try hybrid or 500 wick. i almost exclusively vape w/500

 

[d3mon]

what kind of pg/vg ratio? maybe try hybrid or 500 wick. i almost exclusively vape w/500

50/50. i'm thinking of going SS cable now if slow wicking is the issue.

anyone want to drop on me the size and where of good cable?

 

[REOfanatic]

5/64" 2mm 7x19 Stainless Steel T316 Cable Wire Rope 25

i s what jc west used

 

[manji1]

I've had these same problems on the T2. What works for me is making a hollow 500 wick with a solid 400 wick inside of it. I also use the juice burning steps and it wicks quite well.

 

[d3mon]

so, it's agreed that it's a wick issue instead of some other build issue? any idea why i just now ran into the problem and not on the RSST or the other AGA build?

 

[d3mon]

5 64" 2mm 7x19 Stainless Steel T316 Cable Wire Rope 25' | eBay

5/64" 2mm 7x19 Stainless Steel T316 Cable Wire Rope 25'

any sources to order this today?

 

[REOfanatic]

its because aga t2s are fiddly as heck. just google the measurements just be sure its not galvanized

 

[REOfanatic]

also think kidneypuncher has some

 

[d3mon]

well, to get me by until i could order some...i did a 5/6 28awg coil @ 1.09 ohms. works great, just can't use my VVs