Using cotton for wicking ?

[brummiematt]

Hi
    i have ran out of muji japanese cotton, which i have been using for wicking in rba set ups, had no issues with the stuff, good vape and taste, so till i can get some more i have had ago using some cotton balls from FT, thing is im getting a different taste in the vape, also went to boots today and brought some 100% cotton baby pads (thought they would be handy for the wicking, bit like the muji stuff ) but same again getting the taste i did with the cotton balls. have read somewhere it could be down to bleaching agent used in cotton, but doesnt say anything on the boots cotton pads about any chemicals used.  could the cotton balls or pads be washed to remove any chemicals if any ?

                                                     cheers Matt
                                                    

[Tom]

Jan 11, 2015 17:32:25 GMT brummiematt said:

Hi
    i have ran out of muji japanese cotton, which i have been using for wicking in rba set ups, had no issues with the stuff, good vape and taste, so till i can get some more i have had ago using some cotton balls from FT, thing is im getting a different taste in the vape, also went to boots today and brought some 100% cotton baby pads (thought they would be handy for the wicking, bit like the muji stuff ) but same again getting the taste i did with the cotton balls. have read somewhere it could be down to bleaching agent used in cotton, but doesnt say anything on the boots cotton pads about any chemicals used.  could the cotton balls or pads be washed to remove any chemicals if any ?

                                                     cheers Matt
                                                    

Many used to boil regular stuff to get rid of any unwanted nasties.

I have a buttload of japanese cotton.

If you want me to throw you 10 pads then just PM me your address.

[Deleted]

Nice offer Tom

[Pepperty]

I've never boiled cotton - seems a faff? I think as long as its not bleached version you are fine.

The only reason I moved onto rayon and japanese cotton is that they hold flavour longer and I do rba carto builds so changing cotton wick is an effort when its in my carto tank

[brummiematt]

Jan 11, 2015 17:36:33 GMT Tom said:

Jan 11, 2015 17:32:25 GMT brummiematt said:

Hi
    i have ran out of muji japanese cotton, which i have been using for wicking in rba set ups, had no issues with the stuff, good vape and taste, so till i can get some more i have had ago using some cotton balls from FT, thing is im getting a different taste in the vape, also went to boots today and brought some 100% cotton baby pads (thought they would be handy for the wicking, bit like the muji stuff ) but same again getting the taste i did with the cotton balls. have read somewhere it could be down to bleaching agent used in cotton, but doesnt say anything on the boots cotton pads about any chemicals used.  could the cotton balls or pads be washed to remove any chemicals if any ?

                                                     cheers Matt
                                                    

Many used to boil regular stuff to get rid of any unwanted nasties.

I have a buttload of japanese cotton.

If you want me to throw you 10 pads then just PM me your address.

Hi Tom
           Thank you very much for the offer its very nice of you, thing is i have ordered boat loads of it now, well ordered it yesterday, so i should get it by Tuesday so even if i took you up on the offer it still wouldnt get here till Tuesday, so i will make do with my aspire tanks till it turns up on Tuesday. i need to find members close to me for future emergencies. 
                                  once again thank you Matt

[Tom]

Ok mate. Glad you are sorted

[brummiematt]

Jan 11, 2015 17:57:33 GMT Pepperty said:

I've never boiled cotton - seems a faff? I think as long as its not bleached version you are fine.

The only reason I moved onto rayon and japanese cotton is that they hold flavour longer and I do rba carto builds so changing cotton wick is an effort when its in my carto tank

hi pep
         which out the two do you prefer rayon/jap cot ?. i might also look into the rayon

[prr]

www.muji.eu/pages/online.asp?Sec=17&Sub=70&PID=4479

Pretty good value IMO.

[qsplan]

prr that's £1.95 for 3 pads plus shipping expenses...

you can get it on ebay www.ebay.co.uk/itm/140-sheets-Japan-Muji-Facial-Unbleached-Cut-Cotton-Pad-60x50mm-/151539514445?pt=UK_Health_Beauty_Make_up_Cosmetics_Make_up_Brushes_PP&hash=item2348757c4d  £5.99 for 140 pads and with no shipping expenses...

[prr]

qsplan £1.95 for 80 pads plus shipping!

[jevans]

prr
I can see where qsplan is coming from.
The pic only shows 3 pads and I can't see 80 mentioned anywhere!

Jim

[Deleted]

I made a mistake with my rayon order months ago from amazon and have about 40 feet of Graham's cellucotton (cotton not rayon) so am using that...

Find it fine on the taste and I figure - waste not want not. And when I run out I figure if it's cheap enough I'll just get more

Jane

[qsplan]

Jan 12, 2015 3:46:07 GMT jevans said:

prr
I can see where qsplan is coming from.
The pic only shows 3 pads and I can't see 80 mentioned anywhere!

Jim

Excactly as jevans said... if you consider there's no detailed desciption but only a photo; and also that in Greece the prices are bit higher, about 5 euros a pack of 3 pads ( www.e-smokers.gr/product/organiko-vamvaki-iaponias-nakamichi-cotton/ ) I thought those its price was £1.95 for 3 pads...

[norfolkphil]

Jan 11, 2015 23:20:47 GMT prr said:

qsplan £1.95 for 80 pads plus shipping!

The detail on the EU Muji site is a little light on information, there is more detail on the German site.

www.muji.de/en/store/goods/4548718561247

I have bought these a couple of times for myself and friends and I can confirm they are packs of 140.

[prr]

I can see where qsplan is coming from, I went by weight