Ripley RDTA not wicking

[Coolie27]

Tried a thicker wick? It looks a bit scrawny to me

Indeed, the thicker wick was the one that was causing all the bother. It’s behaving itself for now. Not really sure what I done different [emoji2]

 

[Deleted member 54254]

Maybe only half or 3/4 fill it next time to allow back pressure to build up, that tank looks pretty full, so maybe it wont let the wicking work, not sure, it's not like it's your first rodeo on this tank and both mine were flawless.

 

[Coolie27]

Maybe only half or 3/4 fill it next time to allow back pressure to build up, that tank looks pretty full, so maybe it wont let the wicking work, not sure, it's not like it's your first rodeo on this tank and both mine were flawless.

Cheers JR, good advice as always. It was playing havoc with me earlier and last night. I tried at least 6 times before reaching out to the hive minds on here. Some pile of cotton and juice on the wicks that have been wasted. Pennies I know but so frustrating.

 

[Deleted member 54254]

Maybe tap down on the wick to make sure it's touching the top of the tube? Running out of ideas here....

 

[Coolie27]

Maybe tap down on the wick to make sure it's touching the top of the tube? Running out of ideas here....

Thanks John, when you say tap down on the wick what do you mean. Thanks for all your help so far [emoji4]

 

[Deleted member 54254]

 

[Coolie27]

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Cheers John, I think I do tap down on it.

 

[Crispycritters]

If the tops of the cables are even slightly recessed I would put a few tiny offcuts of cotton in the holes on top of the cables then lay the wick as normal.

Please note - I don't own this RDTA so there's a 99% chance I'm talking crap.

 

[Coolie27]

If the tops of the cables are even slightly recessed I would put a few tiny offcuts of cotton in the holes on top of the cables then lay the wick as normal.

Please note - I don't own this RDTA so there's a 99% chance I'm talking crap.

Thanks for the suggestions, I’ve done all that and thankfully it’s behaving itself and Vaping like a dream at present.