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Post by chainmaker on Dec 4, 2013 0:24:19 GMT
I shot a wee video in a moment of madness to show some friends how i twist wire for coils. It also explains (hopefully) why we usually flame wire. This explanation also applies to mesh although we are also looking to build an oxidized layer on the mesh to help reduce hotspots and shorting as, i think i am right in saying, the oxide layer acts as an insulator between the wire/ribbon & the wick.
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Post by Balllsy on Dec 4, 2013 2:28:43 GMT
Great video !
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Post by chainmaker on Dec 4, 2013 12:41:31 GMT
Ty Ballsy. My first attempt at a proper vid!
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Post by Pezz on Dec 4, 2013 14:26:38 GMT
Another reason that I heat mesh and wire is to burn off any impurities that could be left over from manufacture (Or left on our kitchen table after the kids have had dinner). It's also good for tidying up any frayed edges you can get on the edge of mesh after it has been cut. Also I like using the blowtorch when rebuilding as it makes me feel a bit more like a mad scientist  |
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Post by yesitsme on Dec 13, 2013 18:44:04 GMT
Another reason that I heat mesh and wire is to burn off any impurities that could be left over from manufacture (Or left on our kitchen table after the kids have had dinner). It's also good for tidying up any frayed edges you can get on the edge of mesh after it has been cut. Also I like using the blowtorch when rebuilding as it makes me feel a bit more like a mad scientist Now that last bit I can relate to lol. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 13, 2013 23:54:45 GMT
The person whos getting "soot" from oxidising there mesh is doing it in a yellow flame where it should be blue from a blowtorch.
The darkening of juice occurs because of the sugars in the liquid darken and run back down the wick into the tank, you'll notice this effect more with heavy VG and sweet mixes.
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