New vaper

[Tombias]

Greetings everyone! I'm brand new to vaping (1 month); I'm very excited with this new hobby and looking to learn as much as I can and quit smoking finally.
Tom

 

[G-Fog]

Hi and welcome, ask away.

 

[Tombias]

Ok! I have a Kangertech subvod. I like it, and I'm ready to move up to the next level. After hours of researching YouTube and google, I pulled the trigger on a smok alien mini. I want to build my own coils. I've been thinking stainless steel meets the requirements for both TC and power. Thoughts?

 

[Tonee N]

Ok! I have a Kangertech subvod. I like it, and I'm ready to move up to the next level. After hours of researching YouTube and google, I pulled the trigger on a Smok alien mini. I want to build my own coils. I've been thinking stainless steel meets the requirements for both TC and power. Thoughts?

Welcome Tombias. Did you get the AL85?

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[Tombias]

Nice to meet you Tonee! I ordered it over the weekend. It should be here this week. I also ordered the Griffin 25 mini RDA. Can't wait for them to arrive! I figure jump in with both feet! I always liked building things and tinkering with stuff, so I think this could turn into a pretty cool hobby.

 

[Boompumper]

Welcome! Sounds like you are off to a great start.

I bought about 8 rolls each of Kanthal and SS316l when I started, unfortunately will probably never use the Kanthal, SS tastes so much better (IMO). Yes, wattage mode or TC is fine.

 

[Tombias]

Thanks Boompumper. It seems like you can use it for everything. BTW, what gauge do you recommend? I'm not looking to build anything crazy, as I literally haven't started yet.

 

[Boompumper]

24g is easiest to start with I think, 26 and 28 are also good but slightly more tedious. Some atomizers can give me trouble clamping down on smaller gauges.

Disclaimer* I am old and my hands and eyes don't always work together.

 

[Tonee N]

24g is easiest to start with I think, 26 and 28 are also good but slightly more tedious.

Disclaimer* I am old and hands and eyes don't always work together.

Oh yeah, just tried putting 26g under my thumbnail last night[emoji31]
My bifocals need glasses.[emoji1]

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[madstabber]

Stainless steel is the best wire to use. I don't build my own coils anymore, I used to rebuild my kanger protank heads, but stainless is definitely the best wire for vaping. I haven't tried them all but of the wires I have tried S.S. is the best.

 

[Tombias]

Thanks Madstabber. You've confirmed my suspicions!

 

[BrotherBob]

Greetings everyone! I'm brand new to vaping (1 month); I'm very excited with this new hobby and looking to learn as much as I can and quit smoking finally.
Tom

Welcome and glad you joined. Congratulations, sounds like your off to a good start.
Might like to read:
http://best-e-cigarette-guide.com/e...cigarettes/sub-ohm-vaping-perks-and-problems/
What is Sub Ohm Vaping? Our Sub Ohm Vaping Guide & Tips
All About Sub-Ohm Vaping | Spinfuel VAPE
Battery safety
Care and Use of 510, eGo and Variable Voltage Batteries
ECF Sub-Ohm Advisory

 

[G-Fog]

Nice to meet you Tonee! I ordered it over the weekend. It should be here this week. I also ordered the Griffin 25 mini RDA. Can't wait for them to arrive! I figure jump in with both feet! I always liked building things and tinkering with stuff, so I think this could turn into a pretty cool hobby.

If you are into tinkering you've come to the right place.
Do lots of reading in the links that @BrotherBob posted above, be prepared to make mistakes, but most of all have fun, and stay off the stinkies.