Wicking Tutorial | Avoid leaks, burnt flavour & flooding | Tips on how to choose your first MTL RTA.
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- Опубліковано 6 жов 2020
- Wicking correctly makes the whole difference between enjoyable & flavourful vape to a flooding, leaking & dull or burnt flavour nightmare. In this video I will try to address this crucial issue in detail.
Also many vapers who want to upgrade from MTL stock coil to a MTL RTA ask me what to buy, or for vapers who already use a MTL RTA, the most common question is, which RTA is better X or Y or maybe Z!! So in the video I would try and guide you with a few simple clues on how to choose your first or next MTL RTA, so when you do finally decide you would be happy with your purchase and not feel you wasted your heard earned money on something you’re not fully happy with. I hope these topics are beneficial.
Please feel free to comment on your preferences, methods & chosen MTL RTA.
Thank you for the abundance of knowledge you share with us on your channel. I started vaping almost 5 months ago and have watched many videos but didn't really learn anything. Unfortunately I kept skipping your videos because I thought they were too long. Boy was I wrong. I've learnt more watching 3 of your videos than I did from months of watching all the other videos from other channels. However, after watching you everything just clicked. The clouds parted, the light shun through and the choir sang. I'm no longer frustrated and trying to get things working. I am finally able to use all the tanks I've purchased and understand how to tweak them just so and am enjoying flavors that were just out of reach until I decided to see what you had to say. I feel like I'm rambling. I cant thank you enough. I feel like you have given me years of experience and I appreciate you for it. I look forward to watching more of your library and future videos as well. Thank you for all you do for the vaping community. Cheers!
@gortech. Comments like yours keep me going😊thanks for that.
The thinner side of wicking is often just from rolling to a point for feeding through the coil, even the coil it's self can remove some cotton. I find fluffing the pointed end after trim makes them almost even.
Well instructed.
Haar needs cotton to be long to press against the top juice inlets, done right the "wells" should remain dryish.
Yes Adrian it makes perfect sense. As for the HAAR you are spot on since I have wicked it right no leaking at all.
Bin rebuilding for 5years or so mainly mtl and nets still make the odd mistake .
Well explained and should be of help to most newbies.
Well done keep up the good work
Thanks Ronald. Newbies were my sole reason for this tutorial as so many find it so stressful I hope my efforts paid off.
An excellent video mate. Great introduction to the perils and pleasures of MTL vaping! 👍🏻👍🏻
Thank you Pilgrim Vapes.
Thank you for taking the time and effort in making this video-
I’m sure this will help a lot of fellow vapers and especially those that are transitioning from premade disposable coils to the rebuildable types.--
Thanks Jordi yes those vapers I had in mind.
Super video. You just helped a lot of frustrated folks get it right.
I hope so hansformat thanks.
Just subscribed ,great reveiws and explsinations ,love the detail you use to describe everything from airflow examples to reworking properly , anyway cheers for the tips and tricks bud
Thanks Robert & welcome to the channel
Fantastic and comprehensive video that really helps ! Thank you very much for this - u really know ur stuff 👍
Thank you caveman. Happy it was helpful
Excellent service thank you very much one year into building my coils it’s like life you learn more every day 👍👍👍👍
Indeed Francis so do I learn something new with every new vaping product.
Great tutorial! Thanks for putting this on 👍
Thanks Hiro.
Nice review/tutorial! I've been rebuilding for some time now, but still picked up a couple of good pointers.
Thank you Pete I am happy to hear that.
Hi NET Vaper thank you for all the info great help.Thank you again i realy in joy the the tutorial
Thanks John
Hi net, new subscriber here, I have been vaping for more than a decade now and it's nice to be back on mtl thanks to you the transition is a lot easier. Love your reviews keep it up and thank you for your contents.
Happy birthday by the way
@Mikhail Yuri thanks & welcome to the channel
Как жаль, что не всё понимаю на английском, но смотрю Ваши обзоры, нравятся! Ок, так держать)
@* karkusha Спасибо, надеюсь, вы поняли основные моменты моих обзоров. В любом случае спасибо за просмотр
Nice and Great tutorial,i have pioneer,relod,ether,galaxies rda and requiem rda.after watch this tutorial i re wick them and now i can feel flavour.tnx a lot.
Thanks Omid.
Great great Video for new and old vApors u always make Quality contant
Thank you Babar.
Hi Nathan, I just discovered you yesterday and your videos are definitely my favorite. I stopped watching the others. Please keep on doing your great videos. Thumb up and sub. Greetings from Germany
Thank you Slashfan67 & welcome to the channel.
Excellent Information, Thank You!
Thanks Brent happy it is helpful
Nice video. I´ve been rebuilding my RTA for years now, nice to see all the progress that has been made. Ordered an Ares 2 today, it seems an upgrade is in place. Still like my old Smok though.
Thanks Ronald you will enjoy the Ares 2. I also sometimes like my old & faithful kits
@@netvaper To be honest, this is a great upgrade. I´ve been using it for a few days, there is a huge difference between this and the old RTA I have been using the last few years.
1 thing i think is also important.
as an example:
my kf style 2021 24mm gurgled liquid if i inhaled to hard.
until i realised that the wicking is so good that i need to fire a second before inhaling so the current liquid can get vaporised before new liquid is pulled in with underpressure from inhaling.
hope this helps someone. :D
@fabrestervis. Thanks for your input
Hello from Romania.Great tutorial.
Thanks Diana.
I wish I'd known about wicking especially when it comes to the True tank... Maybe that's the reason why I thought the flavour wasn't great on it and I wouldn't have sold it :P Really good video, Thanks Nathan.
Thanks Laura, it is never to late!! we are all learning as we go along in all walk of life including vaping😊
Brunhilde will be my first mtl tank. I usually change cotton every 1 or 2 days. Brunhilde looks like easier to wick n not to expensive.
Agreed Hnr the Brunhilde is a top RTA rather RDTA style and I use it all time. I am uploading a review on a MTL RTA that has a unique wicking method that is the easiest I have ever experienced so worth to check it out.
Smashing video! Think this will solve a lot of broblems bro lmao
I left the spelling mistake on purpose
@Robotron Sage. Thanks not sure what the mistake is supposed to mean😊
Hi NET , thanks great tutorial how do all step by step , one question if do a setup and not use the tank for any reason how many time can do alone before do setup again , thanks
If I understood your question correctly, if you set up you tank and do not use it for long time. Depends if you have liquid in the tank or not if you do, the liquid after time will lose the flavour and become foul. If the cotton is dry you can leave it for as long as you want.
@@netvaper got it , perfect , thank you
i love this guy
Thanks Zero😊
Hello Nathan! U have now the Prime for a time.Tell me what are you thoughts about it.for me its a love hate relationship.what type of liquids are you using with it.me ive just set it up with some simple ka1 0.4 on 2.5 .around 0.75 ohms.maybe its just me but i found that prime works better with simple round build from a 0.65-1 ohm maxim.but maybe its just me.regarding the liquids now im using American Blend from La Tabbaccheria and is working good.i was a litlle dissapointed when using it with Latakia witch is my favourite juice because i didnt felt that bitter sweet smokines.What do you tnink about using fire cured liquids on prime
I mainly vape the Prime with soft & mellow Virginias & burley as my whole day vape. The flavours of these liquids shine on the Prime. I do on occasion vape Latakias on the Prime and it also taste very defined on the prime but the prime will highlight the sweetness, earthy nutty base notes of the liquid & smokey note if present but masking any bitterness ( as you call it) or harshness (as I call it) and that is a good thing for me as I don’t like my vape bitter or harsh. Every MTL has his own delivery of flavours but as a whole flavour profile the prime delivers it perfectly but with out any harshness. As for coils I use simple Kanthal round wire with an ohm 0.8 - 1.0 & Pre-made core or fused clapton 1.0 ohm as well on the Prime,the core clapton coil gives a lovely popping sound when fired that I enjoy, as for the difference in flavours either coil is perfect but in a slight different way, the only way to know what is best for you is to experiment. I hope the above was helpful for you to fully enjoy the amazing MTL that the Kayfun Prime is. As a foot note some MTL like the Spica Pro or the 415 (review coming shortly) or Dvraw and others like the skyline would not mask the full spectrum of the tobacco notes including some underlying bitterness or harshness so Latakias would taste harsher that some vapers including yourself I assume will enjoy
bro please help me which coil gonna lasts longer for Caliburn G2 with 50 mg or 35 mg saltnic with ratio of 50/50 or 70/30 pg vg? 0.8 1.0 or 1.2 ohms? Please reply sir
@Sameer mantoo. I don’t have the Caliburn G2. Both coils 0.8 & 1.2 ohm probably would last the same time on either ratio liquid 70/30 or 50/50 the only difference between the 2 coils is I assume the tightness of the airflow. So I even if the 1.2ohm coil on 50/50 would last longer for a day or two what did you gain😊 choose what you will enjoy best by trying both and when a coil change is needed just change the coil. (You get both coils in the kit) As a personal preference I would choose the 0.8 ohm on 70/30 but that is what I like.
50/50 liquids will vape easier on pod coils & stronger throat hit.
Ever had leaking issues with Vapefly Galaxies MTL ? I have had it for years and i cant get it right, it leaks through the vent holes no matter what i try.
I have not used it for a while now but as a rule, leaking is down to too thin cotton. Try a 3mm ID coil with more cotton filling the juice well fully
@@netvaper Cheers, Ill try that, I actually havent tried larger than 2.5mm, but the ones that come with it are also 2.5 i think, but i def. give it a try!
How about wicking pioneer, I face leaking issues all the way with complex coils
I have uploaded a videos on how to wick the pioneer correctly a few weeks ago check out the latest upload on the channel.
I've been vaping for years with plenty of building experience. I just got the Thunderhead Lauren MTL and I can't keep this thing from leaking. The cotton keeps expanding and moving out of the wick holes. Any less, it leaks and any more it chokes. I'm starting to think it doesn't like the cotton I'm using. I'm using 2.5 mm wrapped coil that came with it (very nicely done) so I doubt that is the issue. Anyone have experience with this thing and advice?
I watched many videos before I even bought it and the build advice from those aren't working. The main advice I saw that was common was to cut the wick short, just enough to cover the ports but not enough to touch the deck. If I do that the cotton will rise out after the first few heatings. The flavor is great when it's wirking but not being able to actually fill my tank above the deck and be careful to keep it upright is making me hate it.
I would love to help Cyn as i know how frustrating that can be but since i do not have the Thunderhead MTL i cannot advise without seeing your build. So perhaps email me a close up photo of your deck with the wick so i can have a close look. in meantime I hope someone who has the Thunderhead would advise you with a wicking method that works.
@@netvaper Thank you very much for offering. I may do that soon though last night after going through several different wicks and loosing a lot of juice I noticed that when filling it full the pressure caused from screwing the lid cap was pushing the wicks out immediately. So, I used the old kayfun trick of closing the air while fillling and turning it upside down while reopening it and slowly tilting back upright. Almost 0 leaking at all so far. Hopefully that's all there is to it.
Edit btw its Tauren not Lauren. I was thinking of a girl I once knew or more accurately wanted to know. Lol
@@CynHicks Of course Cyn I just remembered that on some MTL's when the vacuum is strong never over-fill as that can cause down pressure causing the wick tales to flip upward hence the leaking and the solution is exactly as you did. I use that method with the Spica Pro. Well done & enjoy leak free vaping
@@netvaper That was not the ultimate solution. This tank simply has flaws. I've basically given up and accepted that flooding will simply be an issue to look out for. 😒
I see build is hard .. is it worth to switch to rta mtl tank ? Or stay on pods and mtl subohm tank ?
It is not hard Fares it just needs a bit of practice and basic knowledge.you can buy Pre-made MTL coils you just need to insert the coil and put cotton. Watch my review on the channel titled “how to build your first MTL RTA” there I explain everything. The flavour is much better and when you change the cotton after a few days the flavour is back as a new coil. and you can keep your coils going for much longer. It is definitely worth a try I think you will thank me one day😊
@@netvaper thx u bro ...i will try it soon 😍 and watch ur other videos
I am not getting any flavour out of my BSKR V2 MTL RTA. Any tips?
Hi Soumya. As a general rule lack of flavour is a result of too much cotton that causes the liquid to condense at the lower half of the cotton unable to travel further up to the coil so in essence your coil remains dry. Thin out the cotton ends with a sharp end tweezer or scissor and make sure to workout the length of the cotton that they should hang freely in the juice wells and not folded by being too long. I fold the cotton over the lip and make a dent in cotton by pushing against the deck so I can see where to cut. Try the above and see it that solves the flavour issue.
Can you suggest "one" MTL RTA ? best of all !
No way can I pick only one, literally impossible😊 Sputnik,Bishop, Kayfuns, Dvarw skyline and the list goes on. It all depends on what is important to you, ease of wicking & coiling, looks size price & availability and of course flavour which is excellent across the list. So if you list me a few categories I may me able to narrow it down a bit
@@netvaper ease of wicking/coiling, deck with good space for coil like 8-10 wraps/28Gauge, juice flow not necessary, no leaks, looks good, comes in black colour, 22mm diameter, availability, pricing no issue as I'll be purchasing one for a years, durability, sturdy built, uses will be pure tight mtl, above 1.5 ohm, salts. 🤗
Sputnik or Kayfun lite 2021 or the Dvarw FL 22mm. All 3 are the best. If you needed to choose one I would go for the Kayfun as it ticks all your requirements and is available to buy the other 2 are not easy to find. If you want a more reasonable priced MTL go for the Bishop as I am a big fan of the bishop I will categorise the bishop as a high end quality & vape but with a mid budget price.
@@netvaper okay, thank you so much sir !!
hello my friend Naithan I have bought from China AliExpress 3 vaporizers from the same company called wolf Coolvape Tripod. Tayfun gtr and Merlin nano the first two I have a problem because they lose the liquid from the airflow no matter what I have tried nothing happens again the same and I don't know what to do while Merlin is fine
Hi Rixardos. Check the 0 rings maybe one is missing or turn it sounds like air is getting in causing vacuum issues or the design is faulty that can happen on lower quality clones. If i already buy a clone i prefer SXK.
@@netvaper whatever I've tried, nothing happens, I even put teflon so that the liquid doesn't pass through the bell and fills the deck with liquid and comes out of the airfloy, maybe later I'll get something else
I moved to Ares 2 as my first RTA, So disappointed and frustrated that I cannot stop leaking which becomes evident when tank is removed from the mod and a layer of juice is there. Is bad wicking the most probable reason for it ? Advice from anyone appreciated ..... Before I go MAD !!!!!
Don’t worry about a bit of liquid on the 510 plate on the mod that happens on many RTA’s and that is normal. A leaking RTA is When liquid is leaking through the airflow hols enough that you can see it or you feel gurgling when vaping that is a flooded deck. These 2 classic leaking/flooding are due to wicking wrongly that can easily be fixed by either shortening or thinning the cotton. So in your case Stuart Don’t go mad it is perfectly ok to see some liquid that sometimes runs off the 510 pin.
I worry about juice getting into the mod !!
Thanks for taking time to reply Nathan...much appreciated 👍
Don’t worry the threading of the 510 of the tanks keeps the base spring loaded pin perfectly dry only the plate that surrounds the pin gets a bit wet and no harm in that at all just wipe off from time to time. Enjoy your vape.
@@netvaper thanks...I was considering sourcing small O Rings that would fit over the 510 thread on the tank to ensure it forms a seal between tank & mod