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    OK then! Never did consider that. Is wire expensive enough though to make "bad" wire a thing? Out of curiosity, I'm going to order a pack of premium coils next time to compare. They are still very cheap!

    There are differences in wires that are labeled the same type. I work in the welding industry and we have customers that will only use one brand of stainless wire or rod because of how it welds which is due to the chemical composition.
     

    Iron Molly

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    There are differences in wires that are labeled the same type. I work in the welding industry and we have customers that will only use one brand of stainless wire or rod because of how it welds which is due to the chemical composition.

    Well, perhaps I should stop being lazy and just coil my own again. I'm going to do one next time around. Doesn't hurt to keep the skills fresh either!
     

    NolaMel

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    Well, perhaps I should stop being lazy and just coil my own again. I'm going to do one next time around. Doesn't hurt to keep the skills fresh either!
    I’m lazy. I make a bunch at a time in various diameters/ohms. Saves time when I’m ready to rebuild.
     

    JCinFLA

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    While you're getting ProVari parts you need now for your 2.5...you might want to pick up the following from the same seller while they're available and are inexpensive. They could help make the difference in you being able to use your PV for the longhaul...or not. He does combine S/H. He used to be 1 of the ProVape owners and has been selling off remaining ProVari "stuff" on eBay for several years now. Good guy to buy from, too!

    ProVari P2.5 End Cap Springs (Quantity 5) - New! | eBay

    ProVari P2.5 Satin Silver End Cap - New! | eBay

    ProVari P2.5 Replacement Windows - New! | eBay

    If you want to see all of his PV parts on eBay:

    Items for sale by provape_parts | eBay
     

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    You might consider the Silverplay on clearance at vapordna, I think it takes it to $9. I like a loose mtl. I have maybe 10 or so :rolleyes:. They’re very easy to build, can’t make a mistake on wicking because of the wicking cage.
    I just bought 2 Silverplays for backup insurance purposes, 9.99 each not too bad.
     

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    It's not hard to twist your wrist to wrap a coil around a mandrel. Why pay that much for a battery operated doodad?

    It IS hard for some people. Some folks have MS or other conditions. Tremors make it harder to do.
     

    Pigs

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    It's not hard to twist your wrist to wrap a coil around a mandrel. Why pay that much for a battery operated doodad?
    Why not if it suits the person buying it? Value is subjective - what works for one person may not for the next
     

    Don29palms

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    It's not hard to twist your wrist to wrap a coil around a mandrel. Why pay that much for a battery operated doodad?
    Because any tool that makes something easier and has better results is always a good investment. Especially for someone with arthritis or other handicaps. A good example is the Avidartisan Daedalus. I can wrap claptons by hand but by using a tool that cost me $40 It's much easier and faster.
     

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