It’s been a couple of weeks since I reviewed the Phoenix RA. And I have noticed some vapers not being satisfied by its performance. In my opinion, the Phoenix should’ve been a good RA. If you will compare it with other locally available RA’s, it has its own advantage. So I spent some time thinking of ways to unleash its full potential.
So I found a way that would make the Phoenix a more usable and desirable rebuildable atomizer, by utilizing its juice well and turning the Phoenix into a “virtual genesis”, for us to have a taste of genesis experience. I have always wanted to use SS mesh as a wick because, it gives off a much cleaner vapor and it is a lot safer to use. As many RA users know that using an SS mesh on other rebuildables are frustating at times. This gives the Phoenix an edge, when it comes to a cleaner vaping.
THE HOWS
We proceed by rolling an ss mesh and oxidizing it, using torch, water.
After preparing the ss wick, I wrapped a 32aug/.2mm kanthal into five coils. I decided to wrap five coils, excessing one coil turn, so that i can readjust the resistance later. My target resistance is around 1.2-1.3ohms.
I then inserted the one end of the kanthal into the negative pole and lock it down with the screw.
I then proceeded with the other kanthal end. wrapping it around the screw of the positive pole, tugging it a bit; so that the coil will wrap tightly around the ss wick and screw it in place.
This is how it should look like. An SS mesh on a vertical position. The wick should not be touching the poles and the bottom end should be barely touching the base of the juice well.
With everything secured, cut the top end of the SS wick with a pair of scissors.
The finished SS mesh build, resembling a genesis setup. The best is, it performs like one too!
This build yielded a resistance of 1.6ohms, which is not really my sweet spot, so I readjusted the coil.
After unwrapping one coil, my desired resistance is spot on at 1.3ohms.
Dry firing and prepping the Phoenix.
Testing firing with my favorite Ejuice. I can’t shake off the grin on my face; when the juice started sizzling, with no hot spots on the coil. Meaning, It’s a perfect build!
What made the Phoenix a good RA, with a use of SS mesh as wick, is the balance pole position and the deep juice well. As long as there is juice inside the well, the capillary action of the juice into the SS wick, will feed the coil consistently. Therefor, giving you a continues and consistent vapor production with zero bunt taste at all.
KEEP ON VAPING!!!
olrayt ka talaga sir prince!
Where did you get the ss wick?
got it from yosikadiri at sulit.com
Sir,
I learned a lot from this post re the use of mesh for rebuidables.
Was wondering if you’ve you done a post re building on a fatty using mesh? If yes, would greatly appreciate the link to it.
Many thanks and more power.
i would like to do a guide on that. unfortunately, my fatty is not working right now.
Hmm will try this over the weekend.
Ok. Thanks sir. looking forward to that. :)
sir , ung phoenix ko may problema.ung connection lubog . haha. buti syo abot na abot ng vari :(
itulak mo pababa, from the top pole. then lagyan mo ng mighty bond yung pagitan ng positive at negative sa ilalim.
ung pheonix ko ang hirap sipsipin, kelangan po b lakihan ung butas? tnx.
What size/guage SS Mesh did you use? I hit that site up and it’s apparently down now…
Any links handy to purchace the mesh and the coil wire? Having a bit of a hard time locating.
Kumusta flavor and vapor??? mas ok ba compared sa dati???
I’m wondering if you have had problems with it working on/off? If i adjust, i.e. wiggle it around, it works…but sometimes I can’t make it work. From looking at it with the naked eye and also under magnify, it looks clear
thoughts?
Wow this is nice.. Pano kaya to gawin sa Fatty V1? And anong type ng SS wick gamit mo sir? type ba yun or number.. not sure kung anong tawag..
Okay…I’ve used this atty now for about a week with the standard wick and wire set-up and the SS mesh, but I can not seem to get this thing to deliver. I get a very cool, almost flavorless inhale, and clouds of vapor with good flavor on the exhale, but again, almost nothing on the front side of the vape. It seems like either the atty is too far away from the drip tip, or the intake is simply drilled to large. Any thoughts on this? Have you noticed the same problems? Thanks!
It will depend on your build’s resistance. mine is 1.1 ohms. the airhole is a bit large so a controlled long drag is ideal, to get the front end sweet spot that you want
When using the mesh, how much are you using? I don’t want to cut to big of a piece and waste it.
about an inch long.
ilan drops of eliquid ang perfect dito pag gumagana na at may size ba yung SS wick na ginamit mo? Pasensiya na ha at baguhan lang sir…. more power and salamat!
usually 6-10 drops ang nilalagay ko. mesh diameter would be around 2-3mm
thanks
Wow nice! I actually build mine the same way before but i wrapped the silica wick with the ss mesh. I didn’t realize that you can just use the ss mesh as the wick itself. Very nice tutorial sir.
Will try it out later after I get home from work hehe.
How come you didn’t insert the other end of the kanthal into the positive side? Instead you wrapped it around the screw. Does it make a difference and won’t the wire move if it’s just wrapped around?
Thanks for clarifying.
Stormys vapor cellar has silica ,mesh,kanthal wire,nichrome wire,variety of products for building your own coils at different sizes and lengths,gauges ect. i know its been awhile since this was questioned i just happened to have come on this page and started reading so i dont want to step on toes or be repeating info.just trying to help. and i am in no way affiliated with stormys and i havent tried building any atomizers as of yet just reading up on it trying to get all the info before i try it out.