Ok, so I did a quick rebuild on this to see how it would work using the same materials I use to build my Odysseus coils.
- Wick from Clouds Of Vapor
- Resistance wire is Kanthal A-1 32 awg
It’s better than the pre-installed coil, but still not something I’d enjoy vaping. The wicks, as I expected, are simply not keeping up.
I have been able to get some decent vapes off of it and have experienced some TH now. If I let it sit and rest between vapes, I can one or two decent hits before it gets weak. Chain vaping is impossible.
Rebuilding it wasn’t too bad. Although the Odysseus is more complicated, I felt it was also an easier build. It’s close quarters in the Vivi for sure.
Comments:
- Be careful when you remove the assembly from the tank. The shaft could separate like it did on me. You could then potentially rip out the leads. See photos.
- When you unscrew the larger mount, it may separate from the body. If you hold the terminal, only the screw will come out. See photos.
- Getting the wick in the pre-drilled holes wasn’t bad at all. Just wet the tip and tighten it up a bit.
- I wound up with a coil of 1.7 Ohms. See photos.
Here is a gallery that shows some photos I took along the way. If you click the upper right ‘I’ you’ll see some notes.
Next step… out comes the drill and mesh 🙂
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