Good idea. How do those insulators fare under a torch? The silica sleeving holds up to a lot of heat without burning at all. That's a must.
Wire Rope for Wick?
- Thread starter shortyjacobs
- Start date
- th_trl_thread_readers 0
- Status
Good idea. How do those insulators fare under a torch? The silica sleeving holds up to a lot of heat without burning at all. That's a must.
I did torch the carto insulator to check, it seems to burn under blue flame. but that could be the old ???? fluid that was there, or the vodka the cartos were soaking in. I will keep vaping this a few days and see how it looks. So far I like it, just need to drop the coils. I want 1 - 1.4 ohm only. I will put up more pix, but my iphone is a pain.
Best vape yet...
Tried a new wick and did not oxidize it. I unwrapped it to get the nylon threads out and cleaned it with alcohol then wrapped it back up. Then I wrapped the top 1/2" with silica and wrapped the coil. 32g double 3/2 coil, .8ohm. No hotspots to deal with, I have yet to get a dry hit and flavor is amazing.
And I agree with mikepetro, the un-oxidized rope looks much cooler in the tank
Tried a new wick and did not oxidize it. I unwrapped it to get the nylon threads out and cleaned it with alcohol then wrapped it back up. Then I wrapped the top 1/2" with silica and wrapped the coil. 32g double 3/2 coil, .8ohm. No hotspots to deal with, I have yet to get a dry hit and flavor is amazing.
And I agree with mikepetro, the un-oxidized rope looks much cooler in the tank
Last edited:
Best vape yet...
Tried a new wick and did not oxidize it. I unwrapped it to get the nylon threads out and cleaned it with alcohol then wrapped it back up. Then I wrapped the top 1/2" with silica and wrapped the coil. 32g double 3/2 coil, .8ohm. No hotspots to deal with, I have yet to get a dry hit and flavor is amazing.
And I agree with mikepetro, the un-oxidized rope looks much cooler in the tank
Boil it just in case
FYI
Not sure if this has already been covered. I seen a few threads that mentioned getting ss 3/32 7x7 wire rope from SSDirect. These guys are based in Canada.
I ordered some and arrived yesterday. Couldn't wait to try this in either my AGA T2 or my Cobra. Done a few tests first:-
1.) Un-twisted the strands of rope to check for any nylon - No nylon or thread (YES!!)
2.) Blue torched the .... out of it - Passed. Didn't melt down and looked clean
3.) Tried it beside a fridge magnet (it's all I had to test with) - FAIL (stuck to the magnet like glue)!!!!!
Even though these guys state that it is 316 SS and absolutely no mention of galv - there most certainly is iron content. This stuff is not work a #$@%!!!
I waited for 2 weeks on my delivery. I was gutted. I will try again!!!
Not sure if this has already been covered. I seen a few threads that mentioned getting ss 3/32 7x7 wire rope from SSDirect. These guys are based in Canada.
I ordered some and arrived yesterday. Couldn't wait to try this in either my AGA T2 or my Cobra. Done a few tests first:-
1.) Un-twisted the strands of rope to check for any nylon - No nylon or thread (YES!!)
2.) Blue torched the .... out of it - Passed. Didn't melt down and looked clean
3.) Tried it beside a fridge magnet (it's all I had to test with) - FAIL (stuck to the magnet like glue)!!!!!
Even though these guys state that it is 316 SS and absolutely no mention of galv - there most certainly is iron content. This stuff is not work a #$@%!!!
I waited for 2 weeks on my delivery. I was gutted. I will try again!!!
Where's the best place to get this stuff? In afraid I'm gonna get galvanized or something I shouldn't get.
I bought mine on amazon. I am a prime member so everything ships 2 days. I saw the galvanized stuff in home depot and the hardware store. The finish on the galvanized is very different to the plain ss.
Got one SSC Wick working. And it's my first. Easy. Just received the DID Clone. Got the cable from a sails merchant. Got the ss mesh (that came with the DID) around the top of the cable and oxidized it. Got 1.7ohms. Thankx for the nice "invention". edit: the cable is 7x19, no nylon, as seen in the picture. Used as cable halyard.
I will try the carto insulator next...
I will try the carto insulator next...
Last edited:
Hi Grainy
[QUOTE3.) Tried it beside a fridge magnet (it's all I had to test with) - FAIL (stuck to the magnet like glue)!!!!!
Even though these guys state that it is 316 SS and absolutely no mention of galv - there most certainly is iron content. This stuff is not work a #$@%!!!
I waited for 2 weeks on my delivery. I was gutted. I will try again!!![/QUOTE]
Don't feel too bad mate, A magnet will stick to stainless steel though not usually on 316, try a magnet on your ss pots and pans knives etc there are quite a few different grades depends on the nickel content of the steel. If your still not sure galv can be scraped, sanded or burned off with high heat giving a white cloud of zinc oxide, just sand a small piece of your wire if nothing comes off and its shiny looking the same as the rest it will be stainless steel.
Breath easy buddy: vapor:
[QUOTE3.) Tried it beside a fridge magnet (it's all I had to test with) - FAIL (stuck to the magnet like glue)!!!!!
Even though these guys state that it is 316 SS and absolutely no mention of galv - there most certainly is iron content. This stuff is not work a #$@%!!!
I waited for 2 weeks on my delivery. I was gutted. I will try again!!![/QUOTE]
Don't feel too bad mate, A magnet will stick to stainless steel though not usually on 316, try a magnet on your ss pots and pans knives etc there are quite a few different grades depends on the nickel content of the steel. If your still not sure galv can be scraped, sanded or burned off with high heat giving a white cloud of zinc oxide, just sand a small piece of your wire if nothing comes off and its shiny looking the same as the rest it will be stainless steel.
Breath easy buddy: vapor:
Last edited:
How tightly do I need to wrap my kanthal around the wire rope with SS mesh?
Do I need to do it as tightly (talking about annealing/torch wrap method) I've used on my fc2000s? What's the trick guys?
Do I need to do it as tightly (talking about annealing/torch wrap method) I've used on my fc2000s? What's the trick guys?
Here is ss wire sitting in did, 12 hrs latter. fluid color not changed, flavor great. Vape is great, still perfect hits, no dry hit ever!
This is going to work today with me. No fear of the ceramic wick, this wont snap in my pocket!
This is going to work today with me. No fear of the ceramic wick, this wont snap in my pocket!
3 16" 7x7 Stainless Steel Cable Wire Rope T304 SS 10 Feet | eBay
This the right stuff guys? Just bought some
This the right stuff guys? Just bought some
Nevermind. I bought this when I need 1/8th......Guess that insulator is going bye bye in my rssts.
3 16" 7x7 Stainless Steel Cable Wire Rope T304 SS 10 Feet | eBay
This the right stuff guys? Just bought some
Doesnt say if its galvanized.. I wouldnt get it..
I have some 3/32 7x7 pm me if interrsted
I already bought it. But the people I got it from look like they are charging different prices and saying galvanized on their listings for other wire in the same OD. I would be willing to bet that it is the same that you have. You shouldn't be offering up your rope for free like that bro, I do however want to say thank you for the offer.
Well mine isnt galvanized...
The galvanized ones said it on the label, they were all from the same maker.. The one i have, i beleive is discontinued..
I was just saying, cuz I wouldn't feel safe for you using it not knowing if its galvanized or not..
Try to cancel the order, you csn donthat on ebay..
- Status
Similar threads
- Locked
- Locked