Question about trying something new with kanthal.

[mchaggis79]

I currently use 26 gauge, but I have a bunch of 28 gauge that's been collecting dust. I'm thinking about twisting the 28 and trying that.

Anything I should know about the differences between twisted wire? How many wraps should I use? I usually do 8 or 9 with the 26 with a 2mm id. Any safety concerns aside from not twisting it well enough? Basically anything you can tell me will be appreciated.

 

[dbrandt01]

Twisted wire is all I use when I use my 28g. I don't use a drill for it unless I do 4 strands together. I use a pen method that I've done a tutorial on.

If you go here Coil wrapping | Steam Engine | free vaping calculators you can select twisted/parallel next to the gauge of kanthal drop down menu. Default says "round"

4 strands of 28g twisted together with drill


These are twisted with the pen method

 

[tony7432]

would you guys say since twisted wire looks like it has more surface area and will make better use of the wattage applied that if i would usually drip at 40 watts then i would need less wattage to get the same experience?

 

[dbrandt01]

would you guys say since twisted wire looks like it has more surface area and will make better use of the wattage applied that if i would usually drip at 40 watts then i would need less wattage to get the same experience?

I personally use the same wattage or more depending on the twisted wire. For example, that first picture I posted is 0.6 ohms but it has quite the ramp up time on lower watts. I need a bit more with that one. Twisted 28g I don't really vary my watts much between the two. Twisted 26g I usually have a tad bit more watts, but I like quicker ramp up time.

 

[tony7432]

I personally use the same wattage or more depending on the twisted wire. For example, that first picture I posted is 0.6 ohms but it has quite the ramp up time on lower watts. I need a bit more with that one. Twisted 28g I don't really vary my watts much between the two. Twisted 26g I usually have a tad bit more watts, but I like quicker ramp up time.

your right, i did not consider the ramp up time since it is more surface area you would need the same if not more to deliver the heat to them to get a proper vape..

 

[vapero]

Twisted wire is all I use when I use my 28g. I don't use a drill for it unless I do 4 strands together. I use a pen method that I've done a tutorial on.

If you go here Coil wrapping | Steam Engine | free vaping calculators you can select twisted/parallel next to the gauge of kanthal drop down menu. Default says "round"

4 strands of 28g twisted together with drill


These are twisted with the pen method

what is this pen method you speak of

 

[dbrandt01]

what is this pen method you speak of

I hope I explained it well enough, it seems to help a lot of people.

 

[Sgt.Rock]

I used to run twisted all the time and decided a while ago to try parallel instead.

Personally I prefer parallel--to me it gives a much nicer vape.

 

[VHRB2014]

Oh ya, snap crackle and pop. I like ACTION.

 

[phanner]

Twisted wire is all I use when I use my 28g. I don't use a drill for it unless I do 4 strands together. I use a pen method that I've done a tutorial on.

If you go here Coil wrapping | Steam Engine | free vaping calculators you can select twisted/parallel next to the gauge of kanthal drop down menu. Default says "round"

4 strands of 28g twisted together with drill


These are twisted with the pen method

Can you please tell me where you got that stand for building RDAs?

Thanks!

 

[dbrandt01]

Can you please tell me where you got that stand for building RDAs?

Thanks!

Tenderfoot Stands | Facebook

 

[phanner]

Tenderfoot Stands | Facebook

Thanks!

 

[KentA]

I used to run twisted all the time and decided a while ago to try parallel instead.

Personally I prefer parallel--to me it gives a much nicer vape.

How does a parallel coil work differently that a single wrap? Aside from the double legs, the coil looks the same.

 

[Sgt.Rock]

How does a parallel coil work differently that a single wrap? Aside from the double legs, the coil looks the same.

More wire properly used can produce more vapor...

Here's how it works electrically:

Take for example a single coil--6 wraps and let's say it measures 1 ohm --A parallel coil using the same wire but two strands 6 wraps each measures .5 ohms

Make sense?

 

[Tmebs]

Any big box sporting good store with Fly Tying supplies should have these.
Its called a Whip Finisher and works perfectly in about 30 seconds.
Cost about 6-8 bucks!!

 

[KentA]

More wire properly used can produce more vapor...

Here's how it works electrically:

Take for example a single coil--6 wraps and let's say it measures 1 ohm --A parallel coil using the same wire but two strands 6 wraps each measures .5 ohms

Make sense?

It make a lot of sense. Thank you.

 

[Ou2mame]

Only tip I can give is torch it first cause it tends to warp and deform when you first pulse it

 

[mchaggis79]

Is there a trick to wicking twisted coils? I tried wicking it like I always do but it seems like it leaks a little more than it used to.

 

[Ou2mame]

The leaking would have to do with the cotton not the coil. Maybe wrap the coil wider, and then there will be more cotton?

 

[towelie]

You will love twisted wire...use a drill if you have it, much easier. Twist till it breaks off then its done.