wicking too fast!

[stoopid]

Just got my first rba(aga2), and mech( 8w).This thing is throwing up flames. 4 wrap on 400 mesh coming in at 0.78 ohms. I'm burning it. coils are burning evenly, no hot spots. Please help. Burnt flavor

 

[Ojen924]

Is your mesh hollow in the center? Try rolling your wick tighter.


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[stoopid]

Yes it is, can't get it any tighter. Had to roll it tight just to get it in that little hole.

Is your mesh hollow in the center? Try rolling your wick tighter.


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[OlDogNewTricks]

I don't like mesh wicks personally. I can not get them to be reliable, I have to tilt all the time to get it to not burn. I only use cotton wicks now and never have wicking issues. Just my two cents. Good luck and have fun!

 

[AnotherGigs]

Uh, you know that's 22 watts right? I don't think the wicking is the problem. You need more ohms unless you are using a kick or something.

 

[retired1]

Moved to Rebuildable Atomizer Systems

 

[Ojen924]

Uh, you know that's 22 watts right? I don't think the wicking is the problem. You need more ohms unless you are using a kick or something.

22 watts is ok. As long as you tilt the atomizer for a few seconds before you fire it. Also with the wire mesh wicks the dry hit is very very harsh it feels like your lungs are on fire. Just make sure the mesh is wet before you hit it


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[Thrasher]

using a geni on a mech at high wattage will def require the geni tilt to not dry out too fast. keep it tilted when your hitting it to keep the mesh saturated. sometimes in this situation with the amount of wicking needed a really solid wick is actually a problem not a benefit because the juice cant make it to the coil fast enough.

 

[WattWick]

I'm guessing your coils are not perfectly snug against your wick. I set up my agas at ~0.8 ohms and have no need for acrobatic extreme-tilting or waiting for the wick to replenish. If such is needed, something is wrong with your setup. I'd empty the tank, fire the coil to dry out the wick and take a closer look.

Or, you are likely to have the dreaded hot top leg. Just keep at it, and you'll get it right after some trial and error.

 

[vapdivrr]

using 28g wire? from the resistance and wraps it would seem so. anyways if not and your using a thinner wire, don't. you definitely need at least the 28g. if you are then your good to go and it is probably a hotspot issue. with only 4 wraps and low resistances the build needs to be perfect there is no margin for error. like the above post mentioned, I would empty tank and fire until the wick starts to glow and see if there are any hotspots, I bet there are, and most likely at the top. the tension on the wick needs to be just right in order to get all the coils glowing evenly. when doing this dry firing of the coils when checking for hotspots its best to do it with a slightly depleted battery. once all coils are glowing evenly and firing up at the same time then the coil is good but you need to make sure its consistant, meaning that even after they are glowing good and then you put in a fresh battery that they still are glowing perfectly. if still are, then wait a few minutes and try again, once they are good and consistent then you can add the juice back into device. if all this is perfect and it still is on fire, then it could be the wick, but usually its the coils.

 

[stoopid]

Yes, 28g. Funny thing is that before I added any juice, coils looked perfect. Saw no hot spots, I was actually impressed with myself considering it was my first one. It all went downhill from there. There seemed to be plenty of juice being pulled up by the wick, and then came the flame. I will try again soon and this time with 5 wraps.

using 28g wire? from the resistance and wraps it would seem so. anyways if not and your using a thinner wire, don't. you definitely need at least the 28g. if you are then your good to go and it is probably a hotspot issue. with only 4 wraps and low resistances the build needs to be perfect there is no margin for error. like the above post mentioned, I would empty tank and fire until the wick starts to glow and see if there are any hotspots, I bet there are, and most likely at the top. the tension on the wick needs to be just right in order to get all the coils glowing evenly. when doing this dry firing of the coils when checking for hotspots its best to do it with a slightly depleted battery. once all coils are glowing evenly and firing up at the same time then the coil is good but you need to make sure its consistant, meaning that even after they are glowing good and then you put in a fresh battery that they still are glowing perfectly. if still are, then wait a few minutes and try again, once they are good and consistent then you can add the juice back into device. if all this is perfect and it still is on fire, then it could be the wick, but usually its the coils.

 

[WattWick]

That's part of the natural progression. You'll probably make a lighter (as you have) and the worlds tiniest vapor ring machine before you get it right. If it catches fire, I guess you have the top leg hot spot. Check tension between wick and center post. There shouldn't be any. It takes a bit of practice to get it just right when tightening center post nut to fasten the wire. Not too tight so it pulls on the wick, not so loose that you get a loose top-most coil.

Take your time and don't let it drive you to insanity.