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Yet another one of my famous "Mickey Mouse Ears" Orchid builds.
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Amir_Wazir
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Nice. I'm super jealous of that build deck, I'm still trying to deal with the tiny one on the Fogger v4.1, which is severely trying my patience ATM.
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7 wraps/22g.....total of .19ohms
I build mine with the tops of the coils even with the screws and havent burned it yet...
Nice looking build er, @fransican ...
I use 22g on everything.
Does putting the coils up that high effect the wicking at all? I've got a v3 and usually put the coils about 2-3mm from the airflow. Been wondering if going higher up might help. Also, how do you wick your little beastie? I love these little guys, only my favorite flavors get to fill her up, so building better is a must!
Wicking is not effected. I prefer to have the airflow develop well below the coils, plus I do offset legs on my coils so they are centred...doing this places them farther from the posts and over the threads...so raising them up is necessary in order to prevent them from contacting the sides of the chimney.
As for wicking...the ends of the wick should just make contact with the build deck.....they are to be nowhere near the air holes, and there is no need for them to extend into the juice channels whatsoever. The last two items are the main reason why so many have leaking issues with the Kayfuns and Orchids.
Agree with this. Pretty much the same way I build my Fogger v4 too. No leaks once I got that figured out.
Do ya fill from the top or use the fill port?
Since the fill port is soo tiny and sorta overlaps the deck, I make sure the chimney is fast, cover the airholes and just take the top off and pour the juice in. Lots easier with high-VG juice than a small gauge needle, IMO.
My similar build, except using 28 gauge and 14 wraps each on a 1.8mm screwdriver. (1.1 ohms)
Yes, the edge of the coil IS pretty close to the edge of the deck, but it was pushed a smidgen father over when I wicked it. Not worrying about wicking the channels makes it work.
It's a nice thing to build on.
Yes, the edge of the coil IS pretty close to the edge of the deck, but it was pushed a smidgen father over when I wicked it. Not worrying about wicking the channels makes it work.
It's a nice thing to build on.
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I had issues initially, but found that just a little tip in/over the channels solved this, and keeping the wick fluffy around it kept it from giving me dry hits. Im gonna rebuild it later and try out just having deck contact. If you get a chance could you post a pic?
I have done that same build with 24g @. .57omsMy similar build, except using 28 gauge and 14 wraps each on a 1.8mm screwdriver. (1.1 ohms)
Yes, the edge of the coil IS pretty close to the edge of the deck, but it was pushed a smidgen father over when I wicked it. Not worrying about wicking the channels makes it work.
It's a nice thing to build on.
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As promised:
Pre-Tuck
Post Tuck:
Note that air holes are unobstructed, and that no cotton is in the juice channels.
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As promised:
Pre-Tuck
Post Tuck:
Note that air holes are unobstructed, and that no cotton is in the juice channels.
That there, is a tut for How It's Done.
Righteous build bro....
FWIW, if you are a Fogger v4 user, it's the same deal as their best build, just without the 2-part chimney allowing the snipping off/tucking down of wicks. They now have 2-part chims for the Orchid though, so ya could probably do it that way too if you had one.....I intend to get one and try it... ;-)
Thanks Franciscan..... Just in time for me. I got a cloned V4 today from FT.
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I got the V3 on Monday. Have been running dual 8 wrap 26 ga coils at .65 ohms. It keeps up nice on the wicking and makes very nice clouds, but Im not getting the flavor that I expected. I tried running it side by side with my Kayfun using the same joose and still getting better flavor from the Kayfun. My build is setup almost identical to franciscan build but I tuck the tips (about 1/16) into the channels. Is there something I am missing?
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I do the exact same.. Screw putting it down the channels..As promised:
Pre-Tuck
Post Tuck:
Note that air holes are unobstructed, and that no cotton is in the juice channels.
http://vapingunderground.com/threads/orchid-modification-thread.20819/page-3#post-161721
Got my orchid 4 in today and built it. It certainly has a big ol air draw. I see why lung hitters like this thing.
I'm not a lung hitter but I can't wait to let my cloud chasing friends try this tank out.
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I'm not a lung hitter but I can't wait to let my cloud chasing friends try this tank out.
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Increased juice flow meets good airflow equals a lot of flavour and vapour production.
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To echo francis, if wicked properly the flavor is spot on at the right wattage.
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I posted this somewhere else, but I think it will help here. http://vapingunderground.com/index.php?posts/199637
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<br />Dual chimney coil orchid. Single coil shown to be directly above air channels<br />
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you also need to account t for surface area of the coils in contact with the juice.
How is the vape. The biggest con I have with the orchid is the lack of adjustable air flow. When I built a single coil it was far to airy.I posted this somewhere else, but I think it will help here. http://vapingunderground.com/index.php?posts/199637
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<br />Dual chimney coil orchid. Single coil shown to be directly above air channels<br />
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Just want to say thanks for your posts in this thread @franciscan.
Recently got an Orchid v4 clone and was getting really frustrated trying to figure out how to get just the right amount of cotton in the channels to prevent leaks and dry hits.
After seeing this, I did my own mouse ears build with 28g at .86 ohms and with my cotton arranged like yours, I'm about half way done with my first tank with zero leaking after the first few minutes and no dry hits.
Appreciate the insights
Recently got an Orchid v4 clone and was getting really frustrated trying to figure out how to get just the right amount of cotton in the channels to prevent leaks and dry hits.
After seeing this, I did my own mouse ears build with 28g at .86 ohms and with my cotton arranged like yours, I'm about half way done with my first tank with zero leaking after the first few minutes and no dry hits.
Appreciate the insights
Done!