Resistance Wire - Kanthal/Nichrome

[Azphat12]

got my aga-t setup with 32 kanthal a-1 and 500 ss mesh. It is working pretty good.
I tried to use the 28 kanthal that came with my aga-t, but my pv kept shorting out with it.
I was able to get it to 1ohm to 1.2 ohm and it worked ok...if it went under 1 ohm it would error.

Im having a hard time if I try too many wraps....even with the 32awg. If I do around 4 wraps... I am ok.
If I try to go with 6 or 7 wraps....I cant seem too get rid of all of the hot spots. The top coil usually is the culprit.
Is there even a reason to go with 6 or 7 wraps? Will I see any benefit?

 

[pmoraldo]

got my aga-t setup with 32 kanthal a-1 and 500 ss mesh. It is working pretty good.
I tried to use the 28 kanthal that came with my aga-t, but my pv kept shorting out with it.
I was able to get it to 1ohm to 1.2 ohm and it worked ok...if it went under 1 ohm it would error.

Im having a hard time if I try too many wraps....even with the 32awg. If I do around 4 wraps... I am ok.
If I try to go with 6 or 7 wraps....I cant seem too get rid of all of the hot spots. The top coil usually is the culprit.
Is there even a reason to go with 6 or 7 wraps? Will I see any benefit?

More coils = larger heating surface area which usually means more of everything flavor vapor etc

Sent while Hyper Vapin a Trippy Tipped Reo

 

[tomhh]

u will probably see a loss in throat-hit. at least thats what happens to me when i have more wraps...

 

[BeardedVapr]

ty for the insite, you have helped me as a newb to rba alot

 

[Lunatik]

FYI. I stumbled on this site that carries kanthal A1 at just about any gauge you want. I even saw 33 awg which is really rare to see. But the prices for 100 ft is a steal. http://www.temcoindustrialpower.com/search.html?category=Resistance_Wire

It also appears that they carry nichrome 60 as well.

EDIT: Revised link. This will allow you to select gauge and size on the left.
http://www.temcoindustrialpower.com/search.html?category=Resistance_Wire

 

[Envithyx]

FYI. I stumbled on this site that carries kanthal A1 at just about any gauge you want. I even saw 33 awg which is really rare to see. But the prices for 100 ft is a steal. http://www.temcoindustrialpower.com/search.html?t1=Kanthal&page=1

It also appears that they carry nichrome 60 as well.

Thanks for the link. Been holding off buying any wire since I still have what came with my RBA, but been looking for a supplier to order some 30 and 32 AWG.

Was going to order from RTD Vapor, but can't beat a one stop supplier with so many sizes and lengths. Price was great too.

Just ordered the following for less than $20 shipped.

Kanthal Wire 32 Gauge RW0097 - 100 FT 0.25oz Series A-1 Resistance AWG
Shipping: Ground - $1.90
Price $8.90

Kanthal Wire 30 Gauge RW0107 - 100 FT 0.39oz Series A-1 Resistance AWG
Shipping: Ground - $1.90
Price $5.90

They also say the following about their wire:

•Computerized spooling by weight. You'll get what you paid for, guaranteed.
•Clean production environment houses spooling process.
•We have a physical location. If you have questions, we want to hear from you. Want to talk wire or pick up your order? Stop by and we'd be glad to have you.
•Proudly Made in the U.S.A. ZERO wire imports policy.
•Perfectly tensioned. Zero elongation, scratches, or other flaws.
•ZERO contaminants. Hands-off feeding eliminates skin salts & oils.
•Ships from stock same day as order. Most orders received in 1 to 3 days!
•Our return policy: If you don't like it, we'll take it back & pay the shipping!
•Best price & quality guaranteed! - We pass on our buying power with low prices.
•As an OEM, we use many of the products we sell. As a result, only high quality winding materials are offered to you.

Seems like a win win.

 

[pmoraldo]

Thanks for the link

Sent while Hyper Vapin a Trippy Tipped Reo

 

[Lunatik]

I edited the link I originally posted. On the left you'll be able to select the type, gauge and length to narrow down the results.
For those just reading it's http://www.temcoindustrialpower.com/search.html?category=Resistance_Wire

 

[Crack3dOne]

So I ordered some of that ribbon kanthal last night....anyone been using it?

 

[VaporPhreak]

Just wanted to through my 2 cents in on the topic of NiChrome VS Kanthal. I've been using an RBA for about 2 weeks and up until today it was all NiChrome. Things with NiChrome were fine but I found it built up a layer of black grit after a day or so and would need cleaned or replaced. Just picked up some Kanthal from a local shop and the difference is STAGGERING! The flavor with Kanthal is VASTLY better than it was with NiChrome and is providing a much more consistent hit than the NiChrome did.

 

[chet]

Does anyone have some info on where to get the resistance wires in Canada, hopefully in BC?

 

[SloHand]

Just wanted to through my 2 cents in on the topic of NiChrome VS Kanthal. I've been using an RBA for about 2 weeks and up until today it was all NiChrome. Things with NiChrome were fine but I found it built up a layer of black grit after a day or so and would need cleaned or replaced. Just picked up some Kanthal from a local shop and the difference is STAGGERING! The flavor with Kanthal is VASTLY better than it was with NiChrome and is providing a much more consistent hit than the NiChrome did.

Which devices are you using? I happen to be a big Kanthal supportor over Nichrome too

 

[SloHand]

Does anyone have some info on where to get the resistance wires in Canada, hopefully in BC?

Juggies and Canvapes offer it and VaporGeek which is somewhat closer to you. Try posting in the Canada National Forum ... you'll get way more suggestions there

 

[oatt]

Wow, really long thread.

I'm planing to rebuild my CE5 coil.
- 3mm Wick
I think the length of the wire may be around 40mm - 45mm.

Mostly my e-liquid is VG 80% PG 20%

Can anyone suggest me..
Which type of heating wire should I buy? (Nichrome/ Kathal / ?? awg)
Or
What are the suitable wick size and heating wire?

Thanks in advance.

 

[Kemosabe]

So I ordered some of that ribbon kanthal last night....anyone been using it?

i just saw an AlmightyGod review of the ribbon kanthal. seems impressive. he mentioned only being able to buy it from italy. is that what you did?

 

[VPopuli]

Hey everyone!

Just ordered an AGA, 400 ss mesh, and 'nicochrome' .20mm 32AWG. My burning question is: is 'nicochrome' actually nichrome wire? Or did I screw up, and order wire that won't work for me? 1st time tinkerer, and I would appreciate any advice you could provide. Thanks!

 

[Koman]

Does anyone have some info on where to get the resistance wires in Canada, hopefully in BC?

Try asking at Canadian forum!

 

[Critter421]

Thanks for the great info

 

[xpen]

You should be able to easily make 2 to 3 ohm coils with 34 gauge kanthal

32 gauge seems better for less than ~2.5 ohm

36 gauge probably 2.8 and higher ohms.

It all depends on wick diameter and the number of wraps you can get in the space you have to work with.


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I always make/use resistances around 3ohm, using Kanthal A/A1 0.15mm (it falls in between 34 and 35g, apparently): 4 tight wraps on 2x 2.5mm wicks (doubled) and you achieve 3/3.1 ohm dead on.

Be careful going to wire thinner than 35g, 3 wraps on a normal-sized wick (3mm) and you're probably well beyond 3ohm...

 

[xpen]

i just saw an AlmightyGod review of the ribbon kanthal. seems impressive. he mentioned only being able to buy it from italy. is that what you did?

Sounds very interesting to me, as I happen to live in Italy, but so far couldn't find it over here...