hoping xc4 will be even better.. i don't think it would need the Heat Treatment.. just Heat Cleaning...
unless I read the Technical Notebook wrong.
unless I read the Technical Notebook wrong.
XC-116 (Nextel 330) Heat Treatment Experiment.
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Dream, I didn't have time last time I rebuilt to try something new. I will be trying it this next time I promise 
I'm also going to try and make a video as soon as I get a chance, and since it has pink colored sizing, it is a perfect for demonstrating using the blow torch to clean the sizing off.
More to come.. soon, I promise!
I'm also going to try and make a video as soon as I get a chance, and since it has pink colored sizing, it is a perfect for demonstrating using the blow torch to clean the sizing off. More to come.. soon, I promise!
I swear, I'm not rushing you.. I haven't had time (or patience) lately for testing etc.. I feel a little guilty for lagging on the testing.. You, on the other hand, have provided a huge portion of the relevant information concerning Nextel.. So, no worries, pal! You've surpassed sainthood in furthering the cause--the quest for the perfect vape
ytmnd!
Cheers!
ytmnd!
Cheers!
Dream, I didn't have time last time I rebuilt to try something new. I will be trying it this next time I promise
More to come.. soon, I promise!
wfa, that happens because you feel that the Iatty os overflooded? If yes, then please try to push a little more the wick inside slots
wfa, that happens because you feel that the Iatty os overflooded? If yes, then please try to push a little more the wick inside slots
Im not really sure whats causing the better results. I noticed it when I dumped out what was left of one flavor to add another. I was gonna vape it dry before I added more so I didnt waste any juice and I noticed that I got better vapor production when the tank was filled less than halfway. This isnt a problem at all just wondering if anyone was noticing the same thing.
I dont think its flooding when full because it still vapes good, there is just a noticible increase in performance when the tank is closer to empty
I am seeing that if you cut the wick short, right above the tank threads, with a clean cut and no fraying it vapes and wicks perfectly.
Has anyone modified the top plastic piece that the cone screws into so that the cone doesn't cut the wick?
I used a pointed dremel bit (diamond bit used to reshape the ceramic cup) dremeling from the top down, following the original grooves, but NOT widening the gap at the threads.
This procedure created a C shaped tube the wick can be snapped in to that also holds the wick.
This procedure created a C shaped tube the wick can be snapped in to that also holds the wick.
That's the way I did it too Poppa! Works great.
I also used the same bit and widened my channels to it's depth and width. It wicks much nicer now. Quick and easy
I also used the same bit and widened my channels to it's depth and width. It wicks much nicer now. Quick and easy
Interesting thread. I have no iatty but I have some of this on the way for other devices. I read the tech notebook or whatever its called. The heat treating certainly seems to be the way to go. And yet I have no kiln.... Guess I'll start with the torch method.
If you want it fired, I would take my lot of it with the firing instructions to a local ceramics shop and try and make a friend
The worst they can do is tell you no.
Using a torch is fine for cleaning the sizing off, you won't be able to heat treat (harden) the product very effectively or consistently.
The worst they can do is tell you no.
Using a torch is fine for cleaning the sizing off, you won't be able to heat treat (harden) the product very effectively or consistently.
Handed a co-worker a 25' roll of xc-116 today. He has two kilns and does custom pottery on the side. Should get it on Tuesday when we go back to work.
Gave him the instructions for temp ranges and even a pic from the beginning of this thread so he could see how to lay it out in the kiln.
Sweet.
Gave him the instructions for temp ranges and even a pic from the beginning of this thread so he could see how to lay it out in the kiln.
Sweet.
Awesome Repent, IMHO, the heat treated is much better than the non heat treated. Wise decision
Any of you feel like selling maybe 6 inches of heat treated xc? Only place I can find in my little town want to charge an arm and a leg to do it.
If you want it fired, I would take my lot of it with the firing instructions to a local ceramics shop and try and make a friend
The worst they can do is tell you no.
Using a torch is fine for cleaning the sizing off, you won't be able to heat treat (harden) the product very effectively or consistently.
None within 20 miles of here.......and no buddy has one that gets that hot.....
Awesome Repent, IMHO, the heat treated is much better than the non heat treated. Wise decision
Sent you a PM, I'm so frustrated......
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