The trick I've learnt with wicking a reo is that the wick can be how thick you want BUT it should just barely touch the base of the atty.
For some reason if you have too much wick you loose flavor.
The coil should also be placed as far to the rim as possible and also inline with the...
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Generally the twisted wire does cause spitting.
But there has been a few normal wired coils that also spat. Could be the wicking- sometimes too much causes the spit.
I hardly get spitting , if I do it is also after the refill.
But I too love this tank.
Yes I do the bow tie- so pull the wicks through, cut them at an angle and then fluff them up.
I've learnt the spitback is definitely a case off too little wick.