Wire Rope for Wick?

[harmonic]

Well if it were me I would swing back by home depo and check out the label on the spool it came off of then spend some time on google and see what you can find out rather than spend more money first.
But so far the ones from amazon and mcmaster carr have been ok if you would rather just get more lol

added: Koch brand is definately a no go even though it looks good

 

[Stadanko]

Is there a way to test the wick with Saline or vinegar that would allow you to determine if it is galvanized or not?

 

[millertime660]

Where did you get your rope from? It should say in the description.

 

[-Optics-]

Posting to Sub. Good info in here!

 

[pdib]

Hey, so I finally took a peek at this thread yesterday, and found it very interesting. It got me thinking. This and the ceramics business, where they are slowly coming to the realization (but haven't gotten there yet) that all their wicking is happening on the outside of their stones. So, without reading the entire thread here, I'm not sure if this has been discussed already. Early on, Shortyjacobs mentioned thread pitch and fluids having an easier or harder time with gravity. So I tried this . . . .View attachment 191180View attachment 191181

3mm machine screw, washed and torched. Just enough 500 to wrap 1+ layer and insulate the wick hole. Works great! Thanks for the VERY COOL idea.

 

[millertime660]

Hey, so I finally took a peek at this thread yesterday, and found it very interesting. It got me thinking. This and the ceramics business, where they are slowly coming to the realization (but haven't gotten there yet) that all their wicking is happening on the outside of their stones. So, without reading the entire thread here, I'm not sure if this has been discussed already. Early on, Shortyjacobs mentioned thread pitch and fluids having an easier or harder time with gravity. So I tried this . . . .View attachment 191180View attachment 191181

3mm machine screw, washed and torched. Just enough 500 to wrap 1+ layer and insulate the wick hole. Works great! Thanks for the VERY COOL idea.

Well that's a cool idea! How well is it wicking?

 

[pdib]

I drained to a 1/2 tank. As long as the screw is wet (not submerged) it seems to be working. For me, its just about thinking more in terms of surfaces and surface tension than porosity.

 

[pdib]

Let me put it this way; I can run it dry if I let it sit for 10 minutes, am very careful to keep it completely vertical, and chain vape it for a minute or two.

 

[millertime660]

Let me put it this way; I can run it dry if I let it sit for 10 minutes, am very careful to keep it completely vertical, and chain vape it for a minute or two.

Impressive!

 

[Boden]

What about a ceramic screw...

 

[wacko78]

Is there a way to test the wick with Saline or vinegar that would allow you to determine if it is galvanized or not?

There is a salt test for galvanized metal, I read about online. I'll try that. You dip the metal in 3 parts salt and one part water, let it sit for 24 hours. If it shows no change in color pattern and there is some rust, it's SS. If not it's galvanized. This is wire is supposed to be marine grade, so it isn't supposed to rust anyway easily. I'll give it a go.

 

[pdib]

yeah, I'm doing a search . . . . . race ya!

 

[arh32]

Where did you get your rope from? It should say in the description.

From ace, the man said it was ss and not galve but as soon as i can i will go and check "like i should have done from the start". Did not turn white when i burnt, but better safe than sorry.

 

[harmonic]

The Koch brad stuff I got originally didnt say anything about being galvanized on the lable. I can post a pic if anybody wants. Its nice and shiny too. But somebody researched it and found mention on I believe the mfgr website saying it was galvanized so I just put it off to the side in my junk pile and got the stuff from mcmaster carr...

 

[davros]

Just discovered this thread. Very interesting ideas here. Now I need to acquire some cable and try it out.

 

[StaircaseWit]

Hey, so I finally took a peek at this thread yesterday, and found it very interesting. It got me thinking. This and the ceramics business, where they are slowly coming to the realization (but haven't gotten there yet) that all their wicking is happening on the outside of their stones. So, without reading the entire thread here, I'm not sure if this has been discussed already. Early on, Shortyjacobs mentioned thread pitch and fluids having an easier or harder time with gravity. So I tried this . . . .View attachment 191180View attachment 191181

3mm machine screw, washed and torched. Just enough 500 to wrap 1+ layer and insulate the wick hole. Works great! Thanks for the VERY COOL idea.

Dude, you're a genius. I had this exact idea when this thread first started, thinking about fluid climbing the pitch of the wire rope and wondering about Archimedes using screws to move water hydraulically (and power ships in the long run).

Imagine if the screw slowly turned (powered by the battery) as you pressed the button to vape. It could bring an endless supply of juice to your coil, limited only by the tank.

Okay, I've had a few beers.

Really cool application of an interesting idea.

 

[millertime660]

Dude, you're a genius. I had this exact idea when this thread first started, thinking about fluid climbing the pitch of the wire rope and wondering about Archimedes using screws to move water hydraulically (and power ships in the long run).

Imagine if the screw slowly turned (powered by the battery) as you pressed the button to vape. It could bring an endless supply of juice to your coil, limited only by the tank.

Okay, I've had a few beers.

Really cool application of an interesting idea.

It would work.... but kill the battery. Good idea though

 

[pdib]

Dude, you're a genius. I had this exact idea when this thread first started, thinking about fluid climbing the pitch of the wire rope and wondering about Archimedes using screws to move water hydraulically (and power ships in the long run).

Imagine if the screw slowly turned (powered by the battery) as you pressed the button to vape. It could bring an endless supply of juice to your coil, limited only by the tank.

Okay, I've had a few beers.

Really cool application of an interesting idea.

You're the genius, my friend! (although your pocket looks a little wet ). I was getting so tired of spinning it by hand!

 

[Chakris]

Mark place to read on

 

[thejager]

great to see the work here