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how to properly wick vape coils

by Rodger Corkery PhD Published 2 years ago Updated 1 year ago
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The best way to thread your wick is to tightly roll one end of your wick down to a point so that it can be threaded through like a needle. Your wick should be 2-3 inches long so you should have plenty of room to roll one end while leaving the center of your wick loose enough to fill the coil.

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What is a vape Wick and how does it work?

A key component of your setup, the vape wick absorbs your e-liquid and keeps it evenly distributed across your coil. But here’s the deal… Not all coil wicking materials or wicking techniques are created equal. With differences in the saturation speed of your vape wick, to the vapor production and even flavor.

What is the best material to Wick a vape coil?

The first and most obvious choice on this list; standard cotton is one of the best wicking materials you can use to wick a coil. Yes you read that right, you really can use cotton balls for vaping!…

How do I Wick my coils?

Your coils need to be installed on the build deck before you attempt to wick them to avoid bending them out of shape. Next, you’ll need your wicking material and a pair of scissors to trim it down to size. You may also want a tiny screwdriver or a pair of tweezers to help you adjust the wick once you have it through the coil.

Are all coil wicking materials the same?

Not all coil wicking materials or wicking techniques are created equal. With differences in the saturation speed of your vape wick, to the vapor production and even flavor. In fact, plenty of vapers actually view the process of coil wicking as more important than the coil itself!

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How do you wick a coil perfectly?

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How do you wick small coils?

The best way to thread your wick is to tightly roll one end of your wick down to a point so that it can be threaded through like a needle. Your wick should be 2-3 inches long so you should have plenty of room to roll one end while leaving the center of your wick loose enough to fill the coil.

How often should you wick your vape?

The popular opinion is that you should change the vape coils once every 2-3 weeks.

How do you wick mesh coils?

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How do you saturate a wick?

Add one single drop of e-juice in each of the holes in order to uniformly saturate the wick. Next, saturate the cotton with e-juice. Depending on the specific atomizer coil you are using, the amount of e-juice necessary to adequately saturate the wicks will vary.

How do you saturate a coil?

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How often should you vape a day?

There is no one answer to the question of how often you should vape, as it depends on a variety of factors. Some people may find that they enjoy vaping every day, while others may only want to vape occasionally. The most important thing is to figure out what works best for you and stick to it.

How do I know if my pod coil is burnt?

Signs it's time to change your vape coilA burning taste. Vaping a dead coil will eventually result in an acrid, burning taste. ... Gurgling sounds. Vapes shouldn't gurgle. ... Weak or “off” e-Juice flavor. This often precedes a burnt taste. ... Low vapor production. The vapor produced by your coil will gradually lessen with time.

How long do Wicks last vape?

Generally speaking, however, new coils can last anywhere from one to two weeks if you vape often, or two to four weeks if you vape infrequently.

Should you prime mesh coils?

It's always recommended to leave your coil to prime for as long as possible - anywhere between 5-30 minutes. The longer you leave it the better, but most coils should be ready to vape after around 5-10 minutes.

Do you have to Prime mesh coils?

Dry hits occur when the mesh coil is new but can be avoided if you maximize the liquid within the coil before installing it in your best sub-ohm tank. If you appropriately prime your vape and mesh coil each time, you shouldn't run into any dry hits.

Do mesh coils use more juice?

Vapes that use mesh coils are notorious for consuming e-liquids. True, mesh coils offer better hits, fast heat up, huge clouds, and strong flavor, but all these strong points come at a cost. You'll only accomplish them with more e-liquid.

Measuring

Properly measuring your cotton before wicking can make a big difference. In general, you want your piece of organic wick two be roughly 1.5 – 2 times the width of the coil. Length doesn’t matter too much here — but ideally, you’d like your cotton to be 2-3 times the size of the deck you’re using.

Tapering

Tapering is a technique that has quickly caught on within the vape community. In fact, it’s become so popular that you can purchase pre-tapered organic cotton for your builds! But don’t waste your money here, tapering cotton is as simple as 1-2-3.

Feeding

Next, you’ll need to take one end of your hand-tapered cotton and insert it into the coil (doesn’t matter which side you start with). Pull the piece completely through, until it has been centered, like this:

Brushing

This step isn’t necessary, but it help increase the absorbent surface area on each side. To brush your cotton, simply take a small builder’s rod or allen key tool (here I use the Hex tool from the Twisted Messes Squared…), and proceed to pull the rod through the cotton on both sides (like you’re brushing your hair).

Tucking

Finally, take one side of your cotton, and loop it into your deck. Now repeat on the other side. After you’ve tucked both sides, “poof” each side upward slightly with your building tool.

Conclusion

Wicking can take some practice to perfect. Having to much cotton will “snuff” out your build, and kill the performance (flavor and cloud production). Too little wick, and you’ll be left with an airy, flavorless vape. Follow the steps above, and take your time — the more you re-wick, the better you’ll get!

How to wick a coil?

Follow step 1 of our ‘how to wick a coil’ tutorial above. Now take your cotton sheet and gently (very gently!) stretch it or ‘flex’ it horizontally until it’ s almost twice the size you started with.

What is a vaping wick made of?

Back in the day, vaping wicks were generally made from a wicking material called Silica. Ideal for coil wicking, Silica is easy to work with and highly resistant to heat.

How to soak a pancake wick?

The best way to soak your Pancake wick is to take the needle point of your e-liquid bottle and ‘fluff’ each end of your vape wick ‘backwards’ .

What is a silica wick?

Extremely popular with manufacturers of early atomisers and pre-built replaceable coils, Silica wicks are strands of twisted rope made from Silicon Dioxide.

What are the downsides of wicking?

The only downside is the price (at the time of writing!) compared to some of the other wicking materials on this list.

Is Rayon wicking better than cotton?

It’s more absorbent than a cotton wick and slightly more resistant to dry burning. The Cellucotton brand also produces a cotton based version.

How to poke cotton through coil?

Slide the pinched end of your cotton strip through your coil, far enough that you can grab it with your fingers on the other side. You should have a small amount of friction but not so much that you have to fight to poke it through.

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