Advice on making a simple coil

[Arnie H]

Ok, so I have ordered my first rba/rda. The IGO L. It is supposed to come with some wick and wire to get you started. I am just a noob in this particular field. To make a single coil say about 1.8 ohms, what type of wick material do I need, how many mm in diameter, also what gauge wire? Are Nichrome and Kanthal the same thing? Any links to where I get these supplies at a very good price? Thanks for your help.

 

[Jazzi Mike]

I think most of us get our wire and most wicking supplies via eBay. Temco has the best prices on wire.

As far as your igo-l, it should come with enough supplies to build 1-2 coils. Nichrome is not the same as Kanthal, but it is used to do the same thing (resistance wire). I would say wait until you try to build your own coil before going out and buying supplies. You may need some more resistance wire, but you should be able to use the silica that comes with your RDA. See if you like the size that comes with it. Then order silica based on that. Then you can get creative with different kinds, like cotton or mesh.

 

[Glen Snyder]

Probably best to pose those questions here ==> Rebuildable Atomizer Systems

 

[Eileithia]

Also, if your device doesn't have a built in ohm meter, pickup one up to check the resistance of your coils before firing them.

 

[BigLebowski]

Watch some youtube videos and do some searched on ECF for rebuildables/coils. As Eileithia said, have something to check your resistance and on regulated devices you have to stay above a 1.2 ohm coil.

 

[BeeK]

I've read the VAMO and SVD will read below 1.2 but just won't fire them.

 

[DuffTime]

I've read the VAMO and SVD will read below 1.2 but just won't fire them.

Totally correct there. Devices with the "33.3" or "rattlesnake" or "RMS" chip will read, but not fire those coils. Just build in protection so you don't go boom if something goes wrong. It interprets anything below that resistance level a short and won't fire them.

 

[Arnie H]

Thanks for the replies and info guys. I have a multimeter, which I am guessing should come in handy for testing newly built coils. It's a great all around tool.

 

[Coastal Cowboy]

Kanthal is the name of the company that manufactures the wire. They also manufacture Nickel Chromium (nichrome) wire.

People use the word Kanthal to apply to their ferrous materials, but there's Kanthal Ni-Cr alloys, too.

This forum is a wealth of information. Use it wisely!

 

[JD1]

Take a look at this thread for lots of good info and pictures. Good luck but just remember, wrapping coils can be addictive lol.

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...271-micro-coils-increase-vapor-flavor-th.html