Hey all, I picked up an Aromamizer V2 a couple months back and since then I haven't been able to get good flavor out of this tank. That being said, it could just be that I'm bad at building, as I couldn't get proper flavor out of the Lemo Drop either.
I'm running just regular, un-spaced 26 gauge A1 Kanthal, horizontal, wrapped 9 times at 3mm, wicked with regular Japanese cotton, running between 35w and 45w. Bottom half of the coils are visible through the air holes. I only have a Siegelei 50, so I try not to push it to 50w as I dont want to strain the circuit board too much. I've tried verticals, vertical spaced, vertical claptons. I've followed all kinds of videos, ranging from C-Town, theModernGypsy, Heathen, RipTrippers, Northern Fog.. I just haven't been able to nail it. The flavor isnt horrible, as if there's gunk in there, there's just little to no flavor. Plenty of vapor, no dry hits (the vapor itself frequently feels dry though unless I drip a couple drops directly onto the coils). Closing the airflow off halfway doesn't improve it either, it just makes it much hotter.
I've tried the Scottish Roll as well, and that seems to help a little, but not much. When not using the Scottish Roll method, I use 5/16" width, with just the top and bottom compressed layers removed. I trim the wick with the outside of the deck and gently tuck it in, trying to leave a wide enough hole for airflow between the tails, making sure the tails cover the juice holes well.
My budget really doesn't allow for me to pursue another tank, and I know this is a good tank, and I would hate to chalk up another tank as one that I just failed with. If anyone has any tips or suggestions as to how Im not building this right, I'd be much obliged. Thanks.
(Sorry for the picture quality, best camera I have is my phone)
I'm running just regular, un-spaced 26 gauge A1 Kanthal, horizontal, wrapped 9 times at 3mm, wicked with regular Japanese cotton, running between 35w and 45w. Bottom half of the coils are visible through the air holes. I only have a Siegelei 50, so I try not to push it to 50w as I dont want to strain the circuit board too much. I've tried verticals, vertical spaced, vertical claptons. I've followed all kinds of videos, ranging from C-Town, theModernGypsy, Heathen, RipTrippers, Northern Fog.. I just haven't been able to nail it. The flavor isnt horrible, as if there's gunk in there, there's just little to no flavor. Plenty of vapor, no dry hits (the vapor itself frequently feels dry though unless I drip a couple drops directly onto the coils). Closing the airflow off halfway doesn't improve it either, it just makes it much hotter.
I've tried the Scottish Roll as well, and that seems to help a little, but not much. When not using the Scottish Roll method, I use 5/16" width, with just the top and bottom compressed layers removed. I trim the wick with the outside of the deck and gently tuck it in, trying to leave a wide enough hole for airflow between the tails, making sure the tails cover the juice holes well.
My budget really doesn't allow for me to pursue another tank, and I know this is a good tank, and I would hate to chalk up another tank as one that I just failed with. If anyone has any tips or suggestions as to how Im not building this right, I'd be much obliged. Thanks.
(Sorry for the picture quality, best camera I have is my phone)