Watts in regards to single coil vs dual coil.

[vampyrex13]

Not sure which section to post this, but I have a question. If I was running a 1 Ohm single coil at 10 watts, would I want to run a 1 Ohm dual coil (2x 2 Ohm coils) at 20 watts since the power is split across two coils if I want the same vape quality/temperature/flavor/etc but more vape?

 

[twgbonehead]

Yes. (10 chars)

 

[vampyrex13]

That's what I thought. Thanks. I'm trying to get a good flavor producing dual coil build equivalent to the single coil build I was using before. knowing this helps a lot.

 

[twgbonehead]

Actually, my answer was a little bit flip, but generally accurate.

If you went from a 1-ohm single-coil to a 0.5-ohm double coil then my answer stands.

However, a 2-ohm coil will be different than a 1-ohm coil; you will either make a larger coil, a longer coil, or a coil with larger wire. This might vape a little differently, particularly depending on how you decide to go from 1 ohm to 2. Twice the power is a good starting point, but it won't be exactly the same no matter how you get the 2 ohms.

When in doubt, the best rule is to start at a lower power, and crank it up until you get what you're looking for. Works every time! ;-)

 

[DoubleEwe]

Surely you would want to be using 20watts for a 0.5ohm dual coil (2 x 1ohm) to get the effect you are after.

 

[vampyrex13]

Well, I want to keep a total of 1 to 1.2 Ohms, but dual coil instead of single. I essentially want the flavor I get from my single coil, but with a denser vape. I don't like having to take long draws to get a nice cloud, nor do I want to go subohm again.

 

[DoubleEwe]

I think it is 40watts to get the same with dual 2ohm coils (total 1ohm), that will give you double the current (6.32A as opposed to 3.16A for one coil at 10Watts). Someone should check that...

 

[skimmer02]

Personally, I would start at a 50% bump, 15 watts, and then work up from there if you need to. The math says one thing, but your experience may say different.

 

[vampyrex13]

I'll experiment tonight. Along with figuring out the wattage, I have to find the perfect the coil diameter as well. I was using 1/16" for my single coil, but due to the number of wraps for the dual coil, I had to increase to 2mm otherwise the wick would burn in the middle.

 

[SLIPPY_EEL]

I think it is 40watts to get the same with dual 2ohm coils (total 1ohm), that will give you double the current (6.32A as opposed to 3.16A for one coil at 10Watts). Someone should check that...

yep to get the same resistance as a single coil you need 4x the wire

 

[dutch onsea]

The amount of watts is what gives you a certain vape. So, no if you make a dual coil you do not have to double your watts to get the same vape. The difference between a single 1 Ohm coil and a dual 1 Ohm coil(2 coils of 2 Ohm) at 10 Watts will not be that big. Your vape will be hotter, denser and your battery will go down quicker. Running this dual at 20 Watts will give you a much intenser vape

 

[dutch onsea]

And allso you will get a higher resistance by making a longer coil, a larger coil or using SMALLER gauge wire

 

[st0nedpenguin]

The amount of watts is what gives you a certain vape. So, no if you make a dual coil you do not have to double your watts to get the same vape. The difference between a single 1 Ohm coil and a dual 1 Ohm coil(2 coils of 2 Ohm) at 10 Watts will not be that big. Your vape will be hotter, denser and your battery will go down quicker. Running this dual at 20 Watts will give you a much intenser vape

Dual coils don't drain batteries any quicker.