I watched Petar K's video, and Pbusardo's and gave my first coil a try. The coil came out to 2.1 ohms on a Provari. I've tried it from 3 volts up to 4 volts and all I get is a very foul burnt smell, so bad it burns my nostrils. I didn't even try vaping it. I don't have any hot spots. Any ideas?
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I have an AGAt+. I have used both the Petar method and also wrapped the coil directly. I can't seem to get the oms past 1.2-1.8. I am using 32 gauge kanthal and 500 ss mesh. I would like to get to around 2.4. Any ideas? Also, The AGA t+ has a negative screw, fill screw, and wickl hole. What is the third screw and the post for? are there other wick configurations that can be used?
the other post is a neg connection point for a silica build or whatever else you may want to use it for. Without modifying it you really only have single wick/coil options. To get a higher resistance using the same gage wire add more wraps
It is not surely a hotspot. Too loose coil can also burn your throat like that.
And if you use PetarK method, it is more likely to have loose coil on the wick than hot spots.
And if you use PetarK method, it is more likely to have loose coil on the wick than hot spots.
Your mesh is too loose in the coil. Unroll it a bit or add more. When you insert into the coil there should be a bit resistance. (Make sure your mesh is washed and squeaky clean before rolling.) Just taking a guess based upon your post
^to the last two answers. If you have no hot spots, twist your mesh wick so it opens up a bit and makes more coil contact. I would also try unwrapping a coil or two. IMO gennys perform better at lower ohms and you can go to at least 1.0 ohm easy with your Provari. What gage wire are you using? I prefer 30 AWG kanthal, it's more forgiving.
I'm using 32ga Kanthal wire. The mesh is definitely not too loose, I had to twist it a bit to get it into the coil, it's touching all the way around. Could be a hotspot I suppose but I didn't see one.
Well you used the Peter K method so I'm assuming that is you got the wick in there then it's most likely not too tight. Raise the voltage and just keep firing until you see the hotspot. It's there
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And do this with no juice in the tank or you'll have issues identifying hot spots because a wet wick will mask them.
And do this with no juice in the tank or you'll have issues identifying hot spots because a wet wick will mask them.
Did you "pulse" it into submission? I was having an awful time getting my coil above 1.5 ohms, even with 9/10 wrap of 32g kanthal. Finally I pulsed until all the hotspots worked themselves out (it did take a lil poking and prodding) and now that same coil reads 2.8 ohms, till I go thru about 6ml of juice, then the gunk interferes and a dry burn is needed.
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