New to Claptons

[Frenchfry1942]

Looking for some guidance/info on switching from Kanthal to Clapton single coils. I just ordered some rolls of Clapton wire for better flavor. I am not sure if a Clapton coil will give that, it seems people are just switching without really saying why.

So, the "why" to switch is a question.

Okay, so I switch, do I use the same number of wraps that I do with Kanthal? All opf this is non-TC. I just want to do .9 ohm single Kanthal/Clapton coils. I went to Steam Engine and it does not offer Clapton as a variable in determining ohms.

So, how do Clapton coils compare to Single when it comes to ohms? More wraps...less?

Should I go with larger ID for flavor, or tighter?

Thanks

 

[Clydde26]

What type of Clapton wire did you order... Meaning what gauge is the core wire and what gauge is the wrapped wire. The reason a Clapton has a different flavor profile is due to surface area... You are greatly increasing the surface area of the wire with the wrapping of a thinner wire over a core but you are also giving two layers of juice trapping within the wire. Instead of a round wire that juice just touches and vaporizes your are adding ridges and crevices that can trap your juice and give you a more fulfilling flavor.

Generally the resistance of a Clapton will be on par with the core wire with a little room for deviation.

 

[Frenchfry1942]

26 core with 32 wrapped

 

[Frenchfry1942]

Okay. I am just finishing a single roll and decided to buy the Kanthal Clapton.

 

[Clydde26]

6 wraps to get your .9 build. Steam engine has a wire wizard tab you can change the drop down menu to Clapton and out in your wire type and gauges and then manipulate your wraps at the top to see your final resistance

 

[Frenchfry1942]

Ahh, I was on the wrong tab. Yes, with a 2.5 ID, 6 wrap for .91.

Appreciate it @Clydde26

 

[Nuchuga]

Clapton coils or "clapton wire" will just about always give you better flavor. Like someone said above, the guage of the wire will determine how much better the flavor will be! My favorite flavor build for daily use is a 24x28 guage dual clapton on an Aeolus. Killer build, ohms out to around 0.35 and I run it at 70ish watts!

 

[Lucas Rong]

Agreed with above. The main cores will make the difference on resistence while outer wire won't effect resistance much. Generally, to really taste a difference in vape quality. You will need to try fused claptons sweet spot being 26g x 34g. I believe lightning vape sell premade fused clapton wire.

 

[TrikStari]

Wire wizard

If you click on wire builder at the bottom, where it says single wire, you can choose clapton coils.

Claptons generally require more power in my experience. But it's worth it for the flavor they give off

 

[Bn0_Vapes]

Looking for some guidance/info on switching from Kanthal to Clapton single coils. I just ordered some rolls of Clapton wire for better flavor. I am not sure if a Clapton coil will give that, it seems people are just switching without really saying why.

So, the "why" to switch is a question.

Okay, so I switch, do I use the same number of wraps that I do with Kanthal? All opf this is non-TC. I just want to do .9 ohm single Kanthal/Clapton coils. I went to Steam Engine and it does not offer Clapton as a variable in determining ohms.

So, how do Clapton coils compare to Single when it comes to ohms? More wraps...less?

Should I go with larger ID for flavor, or tighter?

Thanks

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