Burn taste - power or wicking issue?

[robby]

I have been wondering since I got my VAMO about what causes burn taste and can we rule anything out. I have a clone Vivi Nova with short wicks. Now even though I am always giving it a swish, I was still getting a burn taste occasionally. To try and get round it, I cut a length of wick from the spares box and simply laid it on top of the wick and coil that was already in the Vivi, it`s not a new remedy. After a bit of a soak I tried it again. No more burn taste and can push another watt and a half through it without any ill effects. More vapor for sure, maybe a touch more flavour, cant swear to that. What do you think guys ???

[djs]

Is it the original wick?

I've had mixed results sitting extra wick on top of a coil. Mostly good though...

[robby]

Dec 16, 2012 21:33:15 GMT djs said:

Is it the original wick?

I've had mixed results sitting extra wick on top of a coil. Mostly good though...

Yes, the original wick, but not very old. I did have to cut a bit off the silicone away as it looked a bit tight on the two wicks

[bomberharris]

what watts are you using with a vivi

[robby]

Dec 16, 2012 21:35:09 GMT bomberharris said:

what watts are you using with a vivi

Was 8 and a half, can do 10 now easily. Almost getting to the point of too much vapor and OD ing on the nic lol

[genguskhan]

I only use long wicks. The more power you are using uses more liquid from the wick. So if the wick isn't kept wet the more chance you have of dry hit. I use mini nova and ce5 double wick and haven't had any problems with them

[bomberharris]

Dec 16, 2012 21:35:51 GMT robby said:

Dec 16, 2012 21:35:09 GMT bomberharris said:

what watts are you using with a vivi

Was 8 and a half, can do 10 now easily. Almost getting to the point of too much vapor and OD ing on the nic lol

wow im vaping 7.5 with my vivi go any higher and i also get a burning taste, but im getting loads of vaper at 7.5

[robby]

It`s interesting, the liquid must have a boiling point, so if you are shifting it before the wick can replenish, it`s gonna burn. Give it more liquid and it doesnt.

[robby]

Dec 16, 2012 21:39:16 GMT bomberharris said:

Dec 16, 2012 21:35:51 GMT robby said:

Was 8 and a half, can do 10 now easily. Almost getting to the point of too much vapor and OD ing on the nic lol

wow im vaping 7.5 with my vivi go any higher and i also get a burning taste, but im getting loads of vaper at 7.5

If you have any wick you should try it, it does make a difference. I suppose I am kinda thinking that even if you give it the full 6V, it isnt going to burn if the wick is efficient enough to keep up.

[maccafan]

Get enough juice to the coil and you can vape at any wattage, if you can that is..

It's just a mini fog machine..For your next trick try the 400 watt Bammo..

[robby]

So really, it is wicking performance when it comes down to it. All you are doing is boiling the liquid on the coil.

[bomberharris]

Dec 16, 2012 21:41:58 GMT robby said:

Dec 16, 2012 21:39:16 GMT bomberharris said:

wow im vaping 7.5 with my vivi go any higher and i also get a burning taste, but im getting loads of vaper at 7.5

If you have any wick you should try it, it does make a difference. I suppose I am kinda thinking that even if you give it the full 6V, it isnt going to burn if the wick is efficient enough to keep up.

think im gona coil up a nice long double wick tomorrow and see what difference it makes

[robby]

Dec 16, 2012 21:45:20 GMT bomberharris said:

Dec 16, 2012 21:41:58 GMT robby said:

If you have any wick you should try it, it does make a difference. I suppose I am kinda thinking that even if you give it the full 6V, it isnt going to burn if the wick is efficient enough to keep up.

think im gona coil up a nice long double wick tomorrow and see what difference it makes

I just laid a length of wick on top of the other one without another coil

[bomberharris]

Dec 16, 2012 21:49:14 GMT robby said:

Dec 16, 2012 21:45:20 GMT bomberharris said:

think im gona coil up a nice long double wick tomorrow and see what difference it makes

I just laid a length of wick on top of the other one without another coil

im off to the kitchen to try this see what happens you must getting a very hot vape ??

[djs]

Dec 16, 2012 21:34:27 GMT robby said:

Dec 16, 2012 21:33:15 GMT djs said:

Is it the original wick?

I've had mixed results sitting extra wick on top of a coil. Mostly good though...

Yes, the original wick, but not very old. I did have to cut a bit off the silicone away as it looked a bit tight on the two wicks

I kept getting burning/dry hits off my clone from the first hour of vaping it non-VV.