Here are few tips and advises from this thread.
This list is not exaustive,
many useful and interesting posts are missing.
Temperature
The temperature you use depends mainly on the nail, the coil type (flat or barrel style), and partially on the e-nail unit itself since every unit is different.
I run Quartz anywhere from 550F-650F.
Titanium is usually 625F-700F.
Ceramic is about 625F-675F.
Flat coils can usually be used at lower temps compared to barrel coils in my experience because the flat coil has more direct horizontal contact with the dabbing surface. The barrel coils heat up a large vertical barrel section that is usually attached below the dabbing surface so a higher temp is required to distribute the heat from the barrel section to the dabbing surface.
Post by
@BoogerMan
Quartz, SIC, saphire
SIC is superior tasting to standard quartz [...] fine to torch [...]
Now quartz is a tricky one [...]
Saphire provides the absolute best flavor I find [...]
Post by
@herbivore21
"Seasonning" nail
I season Titanium and Quartz whether it's a normal domeless nail or e-nail.
I don't season ceramic because the taste with ceramic is phenomenal already IMO and it doesn't seem to make a difference to me. [...]
Post by
@BoogerMan
SIC : No seasoning required.
Post by
@Likes2vape
Clean nail
Just heat up the nail (I heat my nail to about 500F to warm the residue) and then just wipe the dabbing surface with a Q tip. Works well on ceramic, titanium, and quartz. The Q tip doesn't burn or anything as long as the nail temp isn't too hot.
Post by
@BoogerMan
ISO seems to do a better job of cleaning off the carbon and should be used for a thorough cleaning. Depending on how dirty it is, heating it to above 900F for an hour or so and then an ISO wipe when it's cooled down gets it back to looking brand new. Probably the best way to dab on it since it doesn't need seasoning.
Post by
@Monsoon
SiC can be cleaned by jacking the heat right up on your coil, or by taking the dish off and torching the crap out of it (butane torch, not propane).
Post by
@herbivore21
Sapphire must not be torched, heat cleaning is the best way to clean sapphire
Post by
@herbivore21
Flat, 16 or 20 mm coil ?
Just pick an nail and get the coil size that's indicated for it (will be flat, 16mm, or 20mm).
Post by
@Monsoon
Replace coil
Double check that it's compatible. Most e-nails use an XLR 5-pin connector but could require either a male or female end and even if it fits the wiring pin-outs may be different.
Post by
@Monsoon
Also, pay attention to the wattage of the coil you want to purchase, it should be very close to the one you are using, or you will have to change your PID values.
Post by
@jpdnkstr
Some flat coils are thicker than others.
Post by
@herbivore21
Enlarge coil size
See
here (sorry I lost user name)
Dropdown
It'll keep the heat away from your piece, collect reclaim, and let you easily move the enail between pieces.
Post by
@Monsoon
More
here by
@Frederick McGuire