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In my case, it's always the wick that causes it to short. As a result, the top coil almost always blow immediately if I fire it long enuff. These days I just tap the button a couple of times while setting up to check for red spots. And if there's no shorts, fire for effect.
And would like to thank u again I tried your advice last night and it's work perfect on the 2 orion until now the coil is perfect with no short
If assuming 28awg is not a must for you: www.zivipf.de.vu | eBay
I got my 29awg Kanthal A from him. 25m spool for £9.++
Dunno whether that's expensive or not. Just glad I got it.
28 AWG, 6/7 wraps (hand rolled) reading 1.1 ohm, #500 mesh, 60 mm on an Orion, very nice vape
Nice coil emonty.Love the compact size of the orion, can I ask: Fill screw in or out? & how long a burn before the wick runs dry?
Also emonty, have you tried the 28awg nichrome, I got stuck with it, and then fell in love with it, 8/9 wrap on DID at 1.2 Ohms.
28 AWG Kanthal A1 is what I have, did not try nichrome.
Fill screw is out, better wicking IMHO
Did not check when it will burn, I take nice slow 3-4 second hits and it is a blissful vape for sure, no dry hits, perfect wicking, excellent flavor!
Fill screw is out, better wicking IMHO
Did not check when it will burn, I take nice slow 3-4 second hits and it is a blissful vape for sure, no dry hits, perfect wicking, excellent flavor!
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i think im gonna try that setup Emonty...on my Zen though...
also..i found myself with some really thick wire...gonna be tough to make a coil i think... pretty sure it is Kanthal A1...20g, 15g....was thinking of trying it...even if not Kanthal A1...any thoughts?
also..i found myself with some really thick wire...gonna be tough to make a coil i think... pretty sure it is Kanthal A1...20g, 15g....was thinking of trying it...even if not Kanthal A1...any thoughts?
I can't imagine the amps needed for that gauge of wire......
Also, does the grade of Kanthal really matter? The difference between the grades of A1, A, D, etc is just the amount of aluminum and the resistance varies by so little between them.
I've used A1 and A. No difference in the vaping/taste/etc...
Also, does the grade of Kanthal really matter? The difference between the grades of A1, A, D, etc is just the amount of aluminum and the resistance varies by so little between them.
I've used A1 and A. No difference in the vaping/taste/etc...
Yes, it does matter, and take a look at the heat rating specs on the different wires the A1 & APM are the highest rated as well...
Take a look at the heat rating specs and all specs here = http://www.kanthal.com/en/products/...ting-wire-and-resistance-wire/list-of-alloys/
you may not get to much of a taste difference between say A & A1 but you do when you get into bigger differences of grades, especially when comparing Nichrome to say Kanthal A1,, I sure taste a difference with the Kanthal A1 giving me a better vape than Nichrome.
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How long was shipping from the Mesh Company to the US? I'm in NY and it's been about 2 weeks, not sure if that's normal from the UK.
i have no idea..im just explaining what i have...
still..might be fun to try it out
still..might be fun to try it out
Just under two weeks for me too. Customs is the wild card far as I'm concerned. Sometimes items fly through other times they languish just sitting there. I could tell from the post mark on the envelope that my order was processed very quickly and shipped. The Mesh Company does not mess around with order processing. It's the postal services that seem to slow things down. Yours will arrive.... it's tough to be patient though.....
Ordered mine on the 5th and was at my door on the 13th. Not bad, just wish my DiD would get here.
Yeah, it seems to be more of a customs thing, and the route it takes. My order was only a few days. In fact, it was so fast that when it arrived I thought they must have a branch in the states, until I checked the stamps.
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