XC-116 and the RM2?

[jwat82]

I have some xc-116 waiting at home for me when I get off work, I have a question for all of you who've used XC-116 in the RM2:

Did you leave the tails long?

I was envisioning the same thing I did with sillica and wrap around the posts to the back to soak up extra juice, but that stuff is so blooming expensive if it's not necessary or helpful I'll cut it ~1/8" outside the coil like I do cotton.

Happy holidays to all! And thanks in advance for the help!

P.S. Any other tips about working with nextel would be welcomed also!

 

[pdib]

Hey, jwat. I used xc-132 (the stuff that is 1.5mm or 1/16" OD . . .. not the stuff that's 3mm or 1/8" OD). The reason I don't use it anymore is cause I need more juice at the coil than the XC could hold. It should work great down to ~.7 or .8Ω. Below that, I find I need the "sponge factor" that cotton gives me. I used to cut it short and found no benefit whatsoever from longer tails. So, by all means, be sparing with the stuff. On the xc-116 (the bigger version), you may find that it frays real bad (usually frays, or unbraids, about a half an inch of the length from where you cut it). If you're wanting to use that, I would strongly recommend sewing the ends of your projected length before cutting. As long as your stitches stay a little ways out of the coil, you can even leave them in and they won't burn when you dryburn your coil with the XC still in it. (the 132 doesn't fray at all, really)

different application here, but this is the idea . . .

 

[jwat82]

Dang, I thought 116 was the small stuff.

HeThanks for the info!

I look forward to getting off work and doing some fiddling. And apparently some needlework.

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[rudy4653]

Dang, I thought 116 was the small stuff.

HeThanks for the info!

I look forward to getting off work and doing some fiddling. And apparently some needlework.

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Hi Jwat,
I have been using the XC 132 for my road REO as it is indestructable and I feel better knowing won't find myself burning out a cotton wick when I'm out an about and having to rewick at awkward monents, like driving!
I also recommend getting the xc132 next time as suggested. No fraying at all since the strands are so small and tight. Also easy for microcoils as it comes out to 1/16" when wrapped. Just slip in a paperclip, needle, whatever is small enough to slide into the xc sleeve WITHOUT strecthing then wrapp your coil around, mount, and slide out needle. I only use 1/2" piece per wick, is plenty just like a cotton wick. This wick/coil combo will last you weeks! Just dry burn on a regular basis.
Hope this helps.

 

[jwat82]

Hi Jwat,
I have been using the XC 132 for my road REO as it is indestructable and I feel better knowing won't find myself burning out a cotton wick when I'm out an about and having to rewick at awkward monents, like driving!
I also recommend getting the xc132 next time as suggested. No fraying at all since the strands are so small and tight. Also easy for microcoils as it comes out to 1/16" when wrapped. Just slip in a paperclip, needle, whatever is small enough to slide into the xc sleeve WITHOUT strecthing then wrapp your coil around, mount, and slide out needle. I only use 1/2" piece per wick, is plenty just like a cotton wick. This wick/coil combo will last you weeks! Just dry burn on a regular basis.
Hope this helps.

Awesome!

I'm gonna have to look into to the xc 132. My xmas present to myself is going to be a cyclone (I know, im so giving, haha). I think the 116 is just big enough that it's going too get stashed away until I have the slightly larger deck of the cyclone.

Thanks for the tips!

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