Subox/wires/wicks/and such

[Vapez]

Okay, so I was planning on buying a subtank mini. I really want to begin rebuilding. Then again, I saw the Subox mini at a cheap price, compared to tank + another mod.

So can you guys put up a short list of what I need to start up with rebuilding? I'm buying that off of fasttech unless you find something even cheaper (incl shipping to Norway)

And will the batteries I bought for the evic vTC fit the kbox as well? Lg Hg2 i think (don't remember right now)

Also, the 29g kanthal a1 is what I should buy? And which cotton? Japanese organic? I'm going to build 1,6ohm +

I'll read more about it, and watch some videos as well, but this would help. Thanks

Vapez

 

[macis]

i use 26g kanthal, sm prefer 24g or 28g, its up to u. u'll need sm japanese organic cotton n a 2mm to 3mm screwdriver to do ur coiling stuffs. LG hg2(chocolate) can certainly do well with ur subox kit.

here's a list:
Kanthal A1 $2.71 Authentic Kanthal A1 Resistance Wire for Rebuildable Atomizers - 26 AWG / 0.404mm*10m /11.08ohm/m at FastTech - Worldwide Free Shipping

Coil Jig $1.71 Vaping Coil Winding Jig Tool for Rebuildable Atomizers - stainless steel / 1.5mm + 2.0mm + 2.5mm + 3.0mm + 3.5mm sections at FastTech - Worldwide Free Shipping
or..
Kuro Concept $5.32 Kuro Koiler Wire Coiling Tool (3-Piece Set) - CW-20 + CW-25 + CW-30 at FastTech - Worldwide Free Shipping

Muji cotton $2.58 Authentic Muji Rectangle Cotton Wick for RDA RTA RBA Rebuildable Atomizers (10-Pack) - 60*50mm at FastTech - Worldwide Free Shipping

 

[Katya]

i use 26g kanthal, sm prefer 24g or 28g, its up to u.

Since the OP wants to build a higher ohm coil, I'd suggest 29/28g kanthal; that's what I use--I don't sub-ohm.

26-24g is better for lower res/subohm builds.

Just my

 

[macis]

Since the OP wants to build a higher ohm coil, I'd suggest 29/28g kanthal; that's what I use--I don't sub-ohm.

26-24g is better for lower res/subohm builds.

Just my

my bad, i missed that.

 

[Hans Wermhat]

I would use 28G 2mm 8 wrap coils and either Cotton Bacon or Japanese cotton. You will need an ohm meter too. Always check your builds before you fire them.

 

[Boden]

Okay, so I was planning on buying a subtank mini. I really want to begin rebuilding. Then again, I saw the Subox mini at a cheap price, compared to tank + another mod.

So can you guys put up a short list of what I need to start up with rebuilding? I'm buying that off of fasttech unless you find something even cheaper (incl shipping to Norway)

And will the batteries I bought for the evic vTC fit the kbox as well? Lg Hg2 i think (don't remember right now)

Also, the 29g kanthal a1 is what I should buy? And which cotton? Japanese organic? I'm going to build 1,6ohm +

I'll read more about it, and watch some videos as well, but this would help. Thanks

Vapez

0.28 or 0.32mm kanthal A1 will do fine.

You may be able to find Koh Gen Do cotton locally.

A drillbit set will do for a wrapping mandrill.

In the subtank between 2mm and 3mm inside diameter will work fine.

8 to 10 wraps should span the air port nicely.

You can use the VTC mini as a resistance checker.

 

[Vapez]

Thank you all for the help, I'll look into it

0.28 or 0.32mm kanthal A1 will do fine.

You may be able to find Koh Gen Do cotton locally.

A drillbit set will do for a wrapping mandrill.

In the subtank between 2mm and 3mm inside diameter will work fine.

8 to 10 wraps should span the air port nicely.

You can use the VTC mini as a resistance checker.

The coolfire can read ohms as well. Is it worth getting a extern ohm reader?

Vapez

 

[Boden]

Thank you all for the help, I'll look into it

The coolfire can read ohms as well. Is it worth getting a extern ohm reader?

Vapez

Not really

 

[PaulBHC]

Don't overthink this stuff and make yourself crazy.

I looked at how the stock coil in the rba was made and positioned. Found a drill that fit the stock .5 ohm coil. Wrapped 30 gauge kanthal 5 times and held it in place with the drill while I tightened the screws, then moved the coil to about the same height above the air hole. Came out 1.5-1.6 ohms. Wicked with rayon through the cap hole, coil and out the other side. Trimmed to leave about 2mm outside.

 

[Devn]

With the gauge wire you're using, you'll need about 7 wraps. Coil wrapping | Steam Engine | free vaping calculators
Your subox should tell you your resistance when you put your rba together.

 

[Vapez]

Since the OP wants to build a higher ohm coil, I'd suggest 29/28g kanthal; that's what I use--I don't sub-ohm.

26-24g is better for lower res/subohm builds.

Just my

Okay so I plan on getting this: $2.16 Authentic UD Kanthal A1 Heating Wire for Rebuildable Atomizers (Kanthal A1, 28 AWG, 0.32mm*10m) at m.FastTech.com

And this: $1.52 LTQ Vaper Japanese Organic Cotton for RDA RTA RBA Rebuildable Atomizers (10-Pack) (Cotton, 60*50mm, 10-Pack (LTQ Vaper)) at m.FastTech.com

Good purchase? Getting more of each (quantumium discount).



Vapez

 

[Katya]

Okay so I plan on getting this: $2.16 Authentic UD Kanthal A1 Heating Wire for Rebuildable Atomizers (Kanthal A1, 28 AWG, 0.32mm*10m) at m.FastTech.com

Like I said before, I've never used FT's wire, so I have no idea how good it is. I use Temco. But the gauge is correct for 1.2-1.8Ω coils. But 10 meters won't last you very long. You're going to mess up a lot of coils, probably, before you master the art of coil winding--I know I did.

And this: $1.52 LTQ Vaper Japanese Organic Cotton for RDA RTA RBA Rebuildable Atomizers (10-Pack) (Cotton, 60*50mm, 10-Pack (LTQ Vaper)) at m.FastTech.com

Again, I'm not familiar with this brand--which means nothing, of course. It may be great. Kanger uses Muji and FT carries it, so maybe get a small sample of Muji also and see which one you like better.

$2.58 Authentic Muji Rectangle Cotton Wick for RDA RTA RBA Rebuildable Atomizers (10-Pack) (Cotton, 60*50mm, 10-Pack (Muji)) at m.FastTech.com

You're gonna waste a bunch of cotton also, trying to get the wicking right...

Good luck!

 

[Vapez]

Like I said before, I've never used FT's wire, so I have no idea how good it is. I use Temco. But the gauge is correct for 1.2-1.8Ω coils. But 10 meters won't last you very long. You're going to mess up a lot of coils, probably, before you master the art of coil winding--I know I did.



Again, I'm not familiar with this brand--which means nothing, of course. It may be great. Kanger uses Muji and FT carries it, so maybe get a small sample of Muji also and see which one you like better.

$2.58 Authentic Muji Rectangle Cotton Wick for RDA RTA RBA Rebuildable Atomizers (10-Pack) (Cotton, 60*50mm, 10-Pack (Muji)) at m.FastTech.com

You're gonna waste a bunch of cotton also, trying to get the wicking right... [emoji38]

Good luck!

Getting 50meters at first

I'll just buy and give it a try then, and hopefully I'll be able to do RBA's well.

Vapez

 

[Katya]

Getting 50meters at first

I'll just buy and give it a try then, and hopefully I'll be able to do RBA's well.

Vapez

Sure you will! Watch YouTube videos--that's how I learned. Pbusardo is a great teacher.

 

[Vapez]

Sure you will! Watch YouTube videos--that's how I learned. Pbusardo is a great teacher.

Some tools you'll need before you start:

1. Kanthal Wire
2. 1/16" or 14g blunt tip syringe or drill bit.
3. A small screwdriver
4. Butane or Propane torch with a means to ignite it
5. Wicking material such as organic cotton, or Ekowool
6. Needle nose pliers or forceps
7. Wire cutters, Nail clippers, or really sharp scissors
8. Some delicious E-Liquid
9. An iron will

Do I really need a butane torch??

 

[Katya]

Kanthal Wire

Yes

1/16" or 14g blunt tip syringe or drill bit.

Any 2-2.5 mm diameter rod will do. I use Tobeco clone Kuro coiler.

A small screwdriver

Comes with the subtank.

Butane or Propane torch with a means to ignite it

Lord, no! Do not torch your wire! Wipe it clean with an alcohol pad, make your coil, pulse a few times to make sure it's working properly. Please watch Phil's video.

Wicking material such as organic cotton, or Ekowool

Yes!

Needle nose pliers or forceps

??? Nice to have, I guess. Don't you own a basic toolbox in the house?

Wire cutters, Nail clippers, or really sharp scissors

Yes.

Some delicious E-Liquid

Yes.

An iron will

Nah, just a little patience.

 

[Vapez]

Some tools you'll need before you start:

1. Kanthal Wire
2. 1/16" or 14g blunt tip syringe or drill bit.
3. A small screwdriver
4. Butane or Propane torch with a means to ignite it
5. Wicking material such as organic cotton, or Ekowool
6. Needle nose pliers or forceps
7. Wire cutters, Nail clippers, or really sharp scissors
8. Some delicious E-Liquid
9. An iron will

Do I really need a butane torch??

1. Check
2. I have a 1.5-3.5mm thingy I
3. I have tons
4. I'll skip that then
5. On the way
6. Who doesn't have those?
7. I have some, bought another since I don't know where...
8. DIY delicious liquid
9. Don't even know what that is..

Now, I'm not going to purchase anything vape related until next year. I've blown the budget. At least it'll be cheaper in the length. Then there's spare tanks and spare that, and nic I gotta stock upon before May next year. Annoying EU laws. If it weren't for them, I would never be stressing about making purchases and decisions like I am now.. :/

 

[Devn]

You do not need the torch. I pulse my coils to dry burn them. Some people would rather use a torch. To each their own.
An iron will is hard to find. But be stubborn about it and you should find it easy.

 

[edyle]

you might also want to get a pack of these
$7.74 Replacement RBA Coil Head for SUBTANK Mini Clearomizer (4-Pack) 4-pack - 0.5ohm at FastTech - Worldwide Free Shipping

so you can have a few coil heads prewrapped and ready to go.

and these just came out recently
$12.62 Replacement Nano RBA Coil Head for SUBTANK Clearomizer (5-Pack) 5-pack at FastTech - Worldwide Free Shipping

they're a couple mm smaller in diameter so as to fit in the subtank nano, plus they use juice channels instead of the big juice holes in the sides so they should have less leak problems; should be better for higher ohm vaping.

 

[Vapez]

you might also want to get a pack of these
$7.74 Replacement RBA Coil Head for SUBTANK Mini Clearomizer (4-Pack) 4-pack - 0.5ohm at FastTech - Worldwide Free Shipping

so you can have a few coil heads prewrapped and ready to go.

and these just came out recently
$12.62 Replacement Nano RBA Coil Head for SUBTANK Clearomizer (5-Pack) 5-pack at FastTech - Worldwide Free Shipping

they're a couple mm smaller in diameter so as to fit in the subtank nano, plus they use juice channels instead of the big juice holes in the sides so they should have less leak problems; should be better for higher ohm vaping.

I'll take a look

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