I'm thinking of investing in a Kayfun Lite from fasttech. Can't afford a genuine one at the moment and as I'm new to building my own coils, I figured a clone was a good start. The one I'm looking at has had good reviews. My question is, what size kanthal should I use and how many wraps. I will be using it on a Vamo v5 and E-Huge. What ohm's should I aim for and how many wraps will I need. I have some .20 Kanthal lying around but will get a different size wire if needed....Ian
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I cant offer advice on clones, since I have an original. but I find the sweet spot for me is 1.2ohms, 2mm bit, 28 gauge microcoil. I dont remember how many wraps --7/8?-- but you can calculate it up on steam-engine.org
For kayfuns I personally like to use 26g, or 28g, with the vamo v5 to my knowledge the lowest ohm's it will support is 1.2 correct me if I am wrong? I would say a 6-7 wrap with 28g around a 5/32 drill bit or 7-8 wrap with 26g. By no means is that a guarantee but somewhere to start.
Kayfuns are the best flavor tanks on the planet IMO you cant go wrong with one I have authentic and clones and they all vape great. Use a coil in the 1.2 - 1.5 ohm range. This build in this video is the best I have found so far you can use cotton instead of silica if you want but the silica works great as well https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pdXjBWf8Pc0
I have 2 KFL+ 1 at .7ohm and the other at 1.2. Personally like the 1.2ohm build on KFL better.
To answer your question directly on the 20 gauge kanthal, IMO It would take far to many wraps to get that to the right ohms plus I doubt if youd ever get that large of a wire to stick under the tiny screws that hold your coil. I use 28g kanthal around a 2mm rivet 8 wraps to get me to 1.4 ohms works great with cotton. I run through 4 full tanks before taking apart, pull cotton, and dry burn the coil and rewick.
I have an authentic kfl+ and I use 28g and wrap it about 9 times. I get 1.3 ohms usually, which is a really good sweet spot for the KFL.
I have several kayfuns from FT. I think that is the best way to check out new stuff. All of mine work perfectly and the price is right. Of course their QC is not the best but I have been very happy. If you like it you can go on to buy an original once you have your build perfected.
I got a kayfun clone from fasttech as a backup and it was CRAPPPPPPP!!!!!!. Took 3 weeks to get and had a weird metally after taste. I washed and tried to boil it but it was horrible tasting still. Tighten down one of the post and the whole block with screw would move.
If its a clone you can afford go for the EHpro version. The Tobecco is good too but I like the EHPro version better. IMHO
If its a clone you can afford go for the EHpro version. The Tobecco is good too but I like the EHPro version better. IMHO
I second the vote for the EHPro KFL+v2
$35 shipped on eBay
Excellent machining, quality steel.
$35 shipped on eBay
Excellent machining, quality steel.
Agree with the EHPro KFL+ v2..Awesome little thing as far as machining and extras go. Prolly better than the real deal, IMO..
Get .3mm wire (28ga) and do something in the 1.2-1.8 ohm range.. Experiment.
Get .3mm wire (28ga) and do something in the 1.2-1.8 ohm range.. Experiment.
Another vote for the EH pro clone. Mine is at 1.22 ohms. I've got the basic 6 wrap micro coil, I believe it was wraped on a 1.5mm screw driver. Maybe?
The v5 won't support sub ohm, so try .30 ga. You're gonna need 1.2 ohms minimum so an 8 wrap micro coil should more than get you there. Just test it and find the sweet spot.
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For my kayfun I get great flavor and nice dense vapor using a micro coil. I use 28 gauge kanthal wire, (28 gauge is what I use for most builds) I do a 5/6 tight wrap on a 3/4 inch screw driver then I compress the coil with tweezers and torch it while compressed. Let cool then connect it. This consistently gives me about a 1.0 ohm build. When building kayfun, allow 2-3 mm for the coil to sit above the air flow valve or you will get flooding. I wick with a sterile cotton. I must say my kayfun and taifun give me some of the best flavor and vapor I've had. The kayfun is very much worth getting as it won't disapoint! However build and wicking is Important if not done correctly it can be temperamental. If you are getting a gurgle it's due to the wicking. I highly recommend watching some you tube videos on how to build and wick the kayfun. Once you get the build down, nothing compares to it! In fact, I like mine so much I just ordered another one! Kayfun and taifun are both a great choice in RBAS. I think if you choose the kayfun you will be very happy with it. As for wire, like I mentioned, you can't go wrong with 28 gauge wire. Hope this helps. Best wishes
After a couple of builds on my Kayfuns I saw that video and just had to try it. It was awesome! That's how I do all of my builds on my Kayfuns now.
realsis? I've noticed you post this several times but it just can't be right. 3/4 inch inside diameter? The diameter of a Kayfun is about 3/4 inch. Surely you aren't wrapping coils that large. If you are, I certainly don't see how you fit them in your Kayfun.
I picked up a KFL clone from Fasttech a few weeks ago. I'm still tinkering with it, but other than my own ineptitude, haven't had any problems. I built one coil with 30g (about 1.8Ω) and another with 28g (about 1.3-1.4Ω) Running it on an MVP. Pulled the trigger and ordered another clone and 2 minis. These will all have the airflow control that my original doesn't. Hoping to see what difference that makes. That will get me 4 for an average price of about 3 packs of cigarettes each....
Might I suggest you get this from here...Atomizers : Kayfun Lite Plus V2 Dual Airflow Clone by EHPro
Im not sure if you are looking at the V 3.1 for 15 dollars...I don't know anything about them. But I have three of these and have had no problems at all. Plus you will get it within a few days.
Im not sure if you are looking at the V 3.1 for 15 dollars...I don't know anything about them. But I have three of these and have had no problems at all. Plus you will get it within a few days.
I agree that the fasttech clones are not that great I bought a 3.1 and it was a pain. I also have a 3.1 hcigar clone which is much better but I have to say my ehpro lite plus is my go to kayfun.
Am I the only one who wraps coils at 1.6 - 1.8 with 28g? I see a lot of people doing low (1.2 - 1.4) on their Kayfuns. What am I missing out on? Sorry to hijack the topic, not my intention :3
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