No, I don't use temp control, just normal wattage mode
GeekVape Zeus X Mesh RTA 2ml/4.5ml (The Best Mesh RTA Yet)
Just to correct you, looking at pic you bought the 150 grit mesh, not the 200 grit..
The 150 grit is not bad, but then I read further on that you actually got the 200 grit
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Great informative video and well presented.
Thank you for this I am sure it will help a lot of folks battling with mesh wicking..
If I may just highlight one critical point that LeislB made.
90 % plus of semi dry hits that people get on these mesh RTA's comes from one problem only.
When trying to feed the cotton through the mesh people struggle to get the cotton going through the mesh initially. So in order to overcome this they then roll the cotton tighter into a tube, or twist the cotton, and feed it that way.
What happens now is that the cotton then stays in that tube shape and does not expand and fill the bottom corners of the mesh where it clamps into the posts. See pic below...
If you are getting a semi dry hit, look at your mesh and I bet you will find a thin dark burn line along that bottom edge...
The most important step in this whole process is to ensure that you make that bow tie and then pull the cotton outwards and down so that it fills that cavity. Pull hard and don't be scared you have to fill that edge.
Another good tip is when you have done the wicking and you are ready to take the first few draws on the fresh wick. Loosen the top fill cap and leave it loose for the first few draws so that the juice wicks rapidly to soak into the cotton.
Also when you initially start to vape and the tank is cold (winter is famous for this) also loosen top cap to assist in wicking in those first few draws as the juice, by nature is thickest when its cold and doesn't wick as quickly till it warms a bit.
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Thanks. I found once the cotton was through the mesh I pulled the cotton on both sides downwards to depress the ceramic peg and the cotton went trough slightly easier. As I said I also depressed the ceramic peg with a thin screwdriver to feed the cotton through initially.Great informative video and well presented.
Thank you for this I am sure it will help a lot of folks battling with mesh wicking..
If I may just highlight one critical point that LeislB made.
90 % plus of semi dry hits that people get on these mesh RTA's comes from one problem only.
When trying to feed the cotton through the mesh people struggle to get the cotton going through the mesh initially. So in order to overcome this they then roll the cotton tighter into a tube, or twist the cotton, and feed it that way.
What happens now is that the cotton then stays in that tube shape and does not expand and fill the bottom corners of the mesh where it clamps into the posts. See pic below...
If you are getting a semi dry hit, look at your mesh and I bet you will find a thin dark burn line along that bottom edge...
The most important step in this whole process is to ensure that you make that bow tie and then pull the cotton outwards and down so that it fills that cavity. Pull hard and don't be scared you have to fill that edge.
Another good tip is when you have done the wicking and you are ready to take the first few draws on the fresh wick. Loosen the top fill cap and leave it loose for the first few draws so that the juice wicks rapidly to soak into the cotton.
Also when you initially start to vape and the tank is cold (winter is famous for this) also loosen top cap to assist in wicking in those first few draws as the juice, by nature is thicket when its cold and doesn't wick as quickly till it warms a bit.
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Stew just a little pointer here..
When it comes to mesh style vapes forget about pushing the wattage.
Mesh gives a thicker, cooler vape by nature compared to coil type vapes.
If you push the wattage to high you will get a burn as the mesh heats up super quick and the wicking can't keep up.
Start at 40 watts and then increment it by 5 watts till you get your sweet spot.
Just be aware...
On this SS 316L 200 grit that you have got, it heats super quick because it's SS and a very thin mesh. 55 watts plus is pushing the limits on this mesh.
My sweet spot is 46.8 watts.
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A good tip to get the cotton initially through, and going, is to cut the first centermeter, or 2 at a tapered angle so that it starts thin and then gets thicker. This allows you to get a nice piece through that you can grab...
The easyist way to feed the cotton is to pull it down on both sides as you feed it..
And remember to feed it from the side that you did not cut on
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Thanks for both of the above replies. The wattage I mentioned was for the mesh that came with the tank. Haven't tried the stainless yet. But nice tip. Thanks.
Another tip for you..
Take this roll, pull out about 20 cm of mesh, lay it flat on a cutting pad, hold it length ways under a ruler (I have a steel one) and cut with a NT cutter (pic below) right down the middle, which is the perfect width for the Zeus. Now all you gotta do is cut length of coil with a scissors each time you want a new coil
I sometimes cut a whole roll and then cut the individual strips so I have a little plastic dish with like a 200 precut strips ready to go
Doing it this way means you have consistency and don't waste mesh
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Thanks so much.Another tip for you..
Take this roll, pull out about 20 cm of mesh, lay it flat on a cutting pad, hold it length ways under a ruler (I have a steel one) and cut with a NT cutter (pic below) right down the middle, which is the perfect width for the Zeus. Now all you gotta do is cut length of coil with a scissors each time you want a new coil
I sometimes cut a whole roll and then cut the individual strips so I have a little plastic dish with like a 200 precut strips ready to go
Doing it this way means you have consistency and don't waste mesh
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I rewicked twice in the last 24 hours more according to the video testing some E-Juice @LeislB. Must say it is much better now. Thanks again.
I'm so glad, it helped me so much I had to pay it forward.
Great review thanks. I have to admit I had to scratch where it doesn't itch. Been playing around with this idea of a top air feed atty for a while and might as well get into rta as well having never done any. So I bought the Zeus X mesh and extra mesh coils plus cotton. Let's see how it goes..
You guys have to try Kendo gold in the mesh, it's superb! You can get it for R100 a bag at Vape shop, cheapest I've seen it.
Are you on commission, lol!! Can't even say i have seen it in the UK but then not really looked.
No, I'm just a bargain hunter!
Blush! So you didn't see the shaking fingers? Lol!Your video is truly well done @LeislB . You put some of the established reviewers to shame. You went through a 16 minute video without editing.
You should do more of these.
Just loosen one end of the mesh, lift the mesh, put the cotton in and put the mesh back and screw it down. Never fails.
Does the mesh not get brittle?
There is a mesh wicking video on youtube that suggests a variant to your suggestion ... Lifting the mesh on one side once wicked, and placing an additional piece of wick, (with the grain going in the other direction), under the mesh tightening down and juicing 'er up
video presenter claims his method applies, (required?), additional pressure to the mesh, and allows an easy rewick solution, in that you only replace the small additional piece ... well I tried it ... suffice to say that it's the only time I've had to endure a burnt cotton taste on mesh, so I'd recommend giving it a miss and going with LeislB's video.
I'm sure you were singing it's credentials in another post recently, must be good stuff!
It really is, juice tastes different!
So I got me a mesh Zeus today. So far it’s ok. Tried the Ni80 then the kanthal strip that came with it.
going to try pulling the wick sideways after feeding it through next time I rewick. I think that’s what I’m missing. It’s a decent vape so far but not mind blowing. I have high hopes for this rta though.
also my owner is dragging me to Dischem tomorrow so going to grab some softi cotton and use that. Still getting my head around the sheer amount of cotton that has to go through this thing.
going to try pulling the wick sideways after feeding it through next time I rewick. I think that’s what I’m missing. It’s a decent vape so far but not mind blowing. I have high hopes for this rta though.
also my owner is dragging me to Dischem tomorrow so going to grab some softi cotton and use that. Still getting my head around the sheer amount of cotton that has to go through this thing.
Haven't seen it sold separately ,but try sir vape. They might help.
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