Wire Rope for Wick?

[BadDaddy4007]

After reading all of this thread.which took me some time so I could understand all that I was reading, I decided to try out some wire rope. After checking Lowe's and Home Depot, hey you never know and may get lucky, I scored at Tractor Supply. Or so I thought, I couldn't find a magnet in that place to save me. So I bought 2 feet of 1/16 and 3/32 size. Cool, $3.00 isn't bad at all. But after returning home and using one of the many refrigerator magnets the Boss Lady has, I discovered that now I have two one foot sections of wire rope that I have to find a need for. Too short to make a whip out of, too tough to use for dental floss but I'm sure I can come up with something that I can use it for.
Now I have to do a road trip to a West Marine that carries all 3 sixes I'd like to have. I need an excuse to go riding any way. I plan on using the rope in a DID clone I have, an AGT that I've been keeping around for giggles, old style that the top cap screws on and my new RSST. I have at least a dozen mesh wicks that I've made but haven't been able to get working right like I think they should be. But I am very hopeful that the wire rope will give me a vape that I can be proud of.
Thanks to all the people that contributed to this discussion and also the ones that took the time and effort to explain all of the little incites that make it easy for us that are prone to trying but never can seem to get it right.

Just to let you know, my avatar is the only thing I "smoke" now. Peace on and keep on vaping. Thanks, Johnny B

 

[bigv69er]

avid vapors sells in 1 foot sections

Just hit me up..i got a lot left over

Since they shut down my classy

 

[dmall]

I`ve just received the second of my samples of SS rope. This one from a marine company that states it is 316 grade Stainless Steel.
I performed the same tests as before using Sodium Hydroxide (caustic soda) and the results are excellent
No reactions what so ever, this stuff is totally inert and un-plated, plus no nylon threads either.
This was with the 3mm rope so i`ve immediately ordered some 2mm from them as the source seems good.
I should have enough wicks to last a few years! as I can`t see the actual SS rope needing replacing just cut two to length and rotate them for cleaning

Where did you order the rope from please?

 

[bigv69er]

Where did you order the rope from please?

I have some bro.. Pm me 3/32 7x7

 

[Heavyrocker]

Sorry,double post.

 

[Heavyrocker]

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/rebuildable-atomizer-systems/440000-yes-i-found.html

Any place that sells boating equipment has this wire:

3/16 WIRE 7X19 316 SS TRANSAT WIRE





http://www.riggingshoppe.com/browse.cfm/3-16-wire-7x19-316-ss-transat-wire/4,24463.html

 

[Gummy Bare]

What's the deal with the magnet test? Is that to check if it's galvanized or not? So, will a magnetic stick to the cable if it's okay to vape, or not okay to vape?

I've been using some cable I got from kidney puncher so I know it's good... it doesn't have the non metal center core either. I want to get large quality of some 1/16 cable and just placed an order from eBay.it doesn't state that it's galvanized, but if this magnet test can tell me that once I get it in the mail that will be nice.

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[look30]

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/rebuildable-atomizer-systems/440000-yes-i-found.html

Any place that sells boating equipment has this wire:

3/16 WIRE 7X19 316 SS TRANSAT WIRE





Browsing Shop - 3/16 WIRE 7X19 316 SS TRANSAT WIRE

you're THA' man !

I found 304 locally for 1.27 but I will order some 316 also.
Do they sell by the foot or by meter ?

 

[Finder]

What's the deal with the magnet test? Is that to check if it's galvanized or not? So, will a magnetic stick to the cable if it's okay to vape, or not okay to vape?

Galvanized steel is magnetic. Stainless steel isn't.

 

[Gummy Bare]

Galvanized steel is magnetic. Stainless steel isn't.

Perfect, I'll check it out when I get it. I picked up 10 feet on eBay from a guy runing a online store called Wilson Building Products. Item was listed as "1/16" 7x19 Stainless Steel Cable -- T316 SS (10 Feet)". Only $8.50 including shipping.

I think it should be the good stuff, I just hope it doesn't have the nylon/plastic core in the middle.

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[dmall]

Anyone ever order from Bosun Supply company. I got Stainless Steel WIRE ROPE 316, 7x19, 3/32", 10' for $5.40

 

[Heavyrocker]

you're THA' man !

I found 304 locally for 1.27 but I will order some 316 also.
Do they sell by the foot or by meter ?

Both,just make sure you get the 3/32 at 7x19.

 

[Heavyrocker]

Galvanized steel is magnetic. Stainless steel isn't.

My SS rope says its 316 grade (surgical)and a magnet sticks too,so does my stainless steel cutlery.


There are several different types of stainless steels. The two main types are austenitic and ferritic, each of which exhibits a different atomic arrangement. Due to this difference, ferritic stainless steels are generally magnetic while austenitic stainless steels usually are not. A ferritic stainless steel owes its magnetism to two factors: its high concentration of iron and its fundamental structure.


http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=why-dont-magnets-work-on



Normally T316 stainless steel is austenitic and therefore is nonmagnetic. If there are magnetic type 316 stainless steel, they need heat treatment at 700 to 800deg C. and their magnetism will be lost.

Source(s):
www.wilkipedia.org and magnetic stainless steel.


It should be noted that Type 316, with its higher nickel content, is usually more difficult to magnetize than Type 304. This is offset somewhat by 316's higher molybdenum content, but the fact still remains.


http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20080220164916AALeNKk

 

[Heavyrocker]

Makes me wonder, why not just go full cotton? I mean, you're using the rope to wick juice to the cotton right? Only reason would be that rope wicks better than cotton. Does it?

Thanks!

With the cable wick it tastes better and less hassle.

 

[bigv69er]

With the cable wick it tastes better and less hassle.

Plus it wick fast!!!

 

[Heavyrocker]

Plus it wick fast!!!

I hear the 7x7 cable wicks better than the 7x19.

 

[bigv69er]

I hear the 7x7 cable wicks better than the 7x19.

I haven't tried 7x19 ..but 7x7 wick super fast

 

[Hoey]

I hear the 7x7 cable wicks better than the 7x19.

I believe so, 7x7 also stiffer, easy to work with and does not fray when cut to size. I use 2mm 7x7 on all of my DIDs!

 

[Dbrent]

This my have been brought up by now but I don't wanna read the whole thread so. Is there anything I can do to get more vapor from ss cable. I'm not having hot spot or leg issues just heating problems. What can I do if anything. Any input would be greatly appreciated.

 

[shawnavonsr]

Dbrent, I don't know what you are building with but here are a couple suggestions.
1-drill out your air hole. more air in will increase vapor production but at some flavor lost
2-use larger gauge or ribbon wire. this will give more surface area that heats up to vaporize the juice.
3-lower your ohms on your coils
4-increase your voltage/wattage