Wave: Vertical Setup Example (Close-up and Tips)

Below you may find the close-up of a vertical setup example, before and after dripping (moistening) the cotton during the last stage of the rebuilding procedure.

Comments

1. You may see that there is a noticeable gap between some of the coils and the cotton before dripping. This gap is eliminated after dripping, as the cotton will fluff up with moisture. The optimal quantity of cotton is as described in the Vertical Setup Guide

2. Notice that the coils are spread evenly, not attached together. The lower the res, the more you should spread your coils from each other. It will also help if the coils are set towards the mid-bottom part of the Core, as this will give less dry hits. The more you move the coils to the the upper part the more hard it will be for the wick to keep moist.

3. Also notice that there is enough cotton above the coils, covering the whole part of the Long Core, until below the larger diameter disc. This ensures that the last coil towards the Nut won’t remain without cotton, thus giving a burnt taste.

Other than that this is a rather hasty setup, only having given proper attention to all info in the above comments. These are crucial factors for a successful vertical build with the Wave.

4. Some testers have built very good vertical setups with more cotton compared to the one shown. This is not suggested for the Vertical Setup though, as the cotton is supposed to be present in the minimum quantity possible regarding this type of build. In any case, it is crucial to take care not to obstruct the holes of the liquid intake.

To do this, use a pointy tool or needle and pass it through the liquid intake holes (direction outside -> inside) so that any cotton behind the holes is pushed back, leaving free space for the liquid flow.

Important Notice

Make sure that you proceed to your setups with the suggested material (sample provided with the device). We have tested this wick and coil with exhausting tests to make sure it shows the desired behaviour with the Wave. After you get acquainted with a full functional Wave, feel free to improvise.

It is important to understand that this new type of vertical setup is quite different from what you already know, so it requires sticking to the suggestions before improvising – also checking out the support material in detail.