wicking questions

[Nyarlathotep23]

I've recently gotten into rebuildables in a pretty big way and I'm been experimenting with my options.

I've tried cotton and it seems okay, but i find myself needing to rewick pretty often.

I've tried silica, and it's a giant pain in my ..., it feels like you would only use it in really specific builds, is that a fair assessment or am i missing something?

Finally, I've started using rayon and it seems to be the winner. It seems to last, wicks really well and is flavor neutral.

Are there other materials i should try? Anything new people are crazy about?

 

[Ablonz]

Japanese Organic Cotton has my vote. Also, depends on what your using for juice as to how often you need to change it. Also make sure to check and make sure your not dry firing at all. Keep wicks wet at all times

 

[jaxst]

Cotton Bacon is awesome, but I rarely have time to re-wick every three days. Falling for the nautilus mini which is 80% as good as my kayfun for taste. Atlantis hits huge with small tank and kanger subtank is getting the stare down right now..not working great. Hemp tastes really strong and no bueno for me. Love to hear more about rayon.

 

[YouJeenC1]

I personally only tried 2 types, 100% cotton from cvs and japanese cotton, overall, I think I enjoy the japanese cotton a bit more, theres a slight notice in difference when it comes to flavor, i think with japanese cotton, the flavor taste more thick if that makes any sense

 

[proadvisor]

I'm pretty much in the same boat as you. Originally used silica rope then moved to organic cotton. I found the taste from cotton a bit off but superior to silica. Switched to rayon several months ago and haven't looked back. I juice it up after rewicking, fire it a few times before I vape it and the flavor is great from the first puff.

 

[Nyarlathotep23]

The rayon is nice and it's cheap as hell. I got a 500' box of it for 12 bucks from Sally beauty (box is roughly 12" on a side they call it cellucotton). That box is going to last me for years, even if i rewicked daily.

 

[Danbrooks2k]

cellucotton eh?

I am going to have to look into that... what is is sold to be used for?

I may have to try it.

 

[Sgt.Rock]

Cellucotton is available in 100% cotton or rayon

Be sure to order the correct one!

I have been using the 100% cotton I got here and it's great. A 40 foot box was around 6 bucks shipped.

Haven't tried the rayon yet.

FYI...I get about 6 wicks per 2 inch chunk...so that forty foot box should yield around 1400 wicks

 

[Pilgreen]

Guess I'll be going to Sally's.... Lol

 

[raitizz]

..but read about CelluCotton Rayon too, definitely. Some say, CelluCotton RAYON is the one to get, not CelluCotton 100% cotton.
Can't comment on it, though.

R

 

[Bunnykiller]

Rayon, Cellucotton.. the stuff from Beauty suppliers.... awesome stuff

primarily used as an absorbant while doing dye jobs on hair.... a 500' box will last a lifetime even if you give away 1/2 of it


Amazon.com : Graham Cellucotton Beauty Coil, 40 Feet : Hair Permanent Products : Beauty

 

[twgbonehead]

cellucotton eh?

I am going to have to look into that... what is is sold to be used for?

I may have to try it.

It's sold to be used when doing things like perms - I think it helps keep the harsh solutions off your face, neck, stuff like that?

But get the one that says rayon! The 500 foot box is number 44060. Sally's only carries the 40-foot length in cotton! (The boxes all look the same, except they say either 100% cotton or 100% rayon on the front).

 

[sixstringer85]

i have been using rayon in my rda for the last two weeks. The flavour, to me, is unmatched by anything. I've been going through my old juices from months ago and finding new love for all my old favourites. For example, one of my ultimate all day vapes is Hansels Folly by Kraken eliquids (UK company). Its advertised as a gingerbread and chocolate. now i've never tasted the chocolate in the vape, ever, but the gingerbread is amazing in my nautilus mini (rebuilt coil with organic cotton). Tried it in my rda last night with a rayon wick, and it tastes really fresh, like the fresh ginger i use in cooking lol. Amazing difference hope this helps

 

[bullet08]

been happy with KGD. used to use generic organic cotton, that it had off flavor. KGD seems to work little better. i'll have to try the cellucotton once i'm done with this bag.

 

[BoxTrotMawd]

Should this rayon be boiled or anything to remove impurities? Im catious about my wicking

 

[Withdrewandi]

I have been changing from muji cotton to rayon and back again over the las 2 weeks and the differences are minimum IMO so it's really a personal choice

 

[Withdrewandi]

Should this rayon be boiled or anything to remove impurities? Im catious about my wicking

As long as your getting the 100% rayon cellucotton it shouldn't need boiling

 

[ButchMommy]

I have to second "Cotton Bacon." It's awesome. The Japanese organic is my second choice. Not a huge fan of rayon.

 

[Capt Donna]

I've gone thru several dif wicking materials and cellucotton wins for me
Never a dry hit, wicks incredibly - having said that everyone's tastes/preferences are different
If you want to try cellucotton aka rayon (as it's been said make sure it is the correct type not cotton) There is an eBay seller that sends 25ft free ship for $5 dollars
That 25 ft will last you a LONG time - important note is never dry burn cellucotton as it is rayon (just like a material for a shirt) it will melt. I use it in my Kayfuns, Dark Horse, TOBH, Lemo - even rebuilding single coil for the aero tank mega . Again just as with juice YMMV and taste is up to the individual - this from a person who even spent the $$ on RXW so... just my 2 cents

 

[Capt Donna]

OH and if you have a Sally Beauty supply - they carry it like $10.00 a box (HUGE) share with your vape friends !
Occasionally you may find a Sally's have it in 10ft bags .... or a stylist who can get you a sample to try ..