28ga Micro coil? and Kanthal question.

[NkSde]

Hello everyone, I have recently began delving into micro coils and building my rba up with some different stuff besides the regular 28ga three wrap set-up. Currently I have on it a Micro coil made up of 28ga Kanthal wire and am getting about 2.0ohms resistance according to my sid, the question I have is if it would provide a better flavor if I torched the cable or if that is necesarry wih kanthal? I've read that with Stainless it is, and that with mesh it helps but I don't know about with kanthal or whatever. Any tips can be helpful.

Setup:
18650 SiD
SMOKTech RSST single coil.
7wrap microcoil made of 28ga Kanthal running at 2.0ohm.
vaping a little cold at 9.5w

 

[gchirki]

I always torch my kanthal before wrapping so it holds its shape easier and to remove any machining oils. It isn't necessary to torch your kanthal but it makes life easier imo.

 

[super_X_drifter]

Try it like in this video, except use 28 gauge and a 1/16" drill bit . After I mount the coil You will see some additional firing / squeezing

Try 10 wraps to start

http://youtu.be/_XjH8lFurPk

 

[NkSde]

Try it like in this video, except use 28 gauge and a 1/16" drill bit . After I mount the coil You will see some additional firing / squeezing

Try 10 wraps to start

How To Make A Perfect Micro Coil With The Darkzero Coil Jig - YouTube

Wow, thank you that's perfect I'll try that on my RDA I just got in here tomorrow when my new kanthal shipment arrives, I'll update here with findings, also wat to experiment a bit with some braided coils, etc.

 

[jrsti04]

like gchirki said, i always torch my kanthal so that it holds its shape better and to remove any oils that may be on it from manufacture, or, if im making a micro coil, i wrap it around a drill bit, then take it off and hold it with tweezers so the coils are compacted together and torch so it will hold its shape.

 

[NkSde]

Just tried a new micro coil, pulled off a 1.8ohm build, torched it and wrapped it around a gundam beam saber because I'm too lazy to dig up anything else from my modeling table.

 

[NkSde]

went with some microcoils and attempted a diamond coil, not too shaby. a bit touchy on the contact because I made it shady as it was my first time but it will get better with time vapes like a boss

 

[Cr0tchF4i]

Nice work- Not sure if you're doing it but dry fire the coils and while they are cooling grab some needle nose and squeeze them- they will get very tight.

 

[NkSde]

I was torching and pinching, I'm impatient though, next ones I will be taking my time on since I've got a while on these yet.

 

[Radlyr Whaledzoo]

When you're ready to blow your mind, look up the diamond coil.

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...ssion/502689-taking-your-coil-next-level.html

I've been using cotton lately for wicking material and dry fire and tweak the coil before I wick it up. There usually seems to be something on it (probably machining oils like gchirli said) that burns off, so it's probably a good idea to torch it.

Play around with your number of wraps. I did 2 ohms early on too, but really find the sweet spot around 1.2 ohms.

 

[Radlyr Whaledzoo]

View attachment 284710 went with some microcoils and attempted a diamond coil, not too shaby. a bit touchy on the contact because I made it shady as it was my first time but it will get better with time vapes like a boss

Yes! The Diamond Coil! Not sure if you're getting the right air flow there for it to perform at peak capacity, but the coil looks pretty good!

 

[Radlyr Whaledzoo]

hit the back button.

 

[armyofskittles]

Nice work however I recommend sticking with something more simple. There are almost no gains in wasting your time in building fancy coils when the outcome does not change. MY OPINION. Just saying good work though

-Sent from my DNA20 through my Kayfun Lite

 

[classwife]

Moved to Rebuildable Atomizer Systems from Tips and Tricks

 

[NkSde]

Moved to Rebuildable Atomizer Systems from Tips and Tricks

Thank you and I do apologize for my discrepancy