Best Kanthal Wire Gauge

[youngbapes]

Helio All,

I'm rockin the iTazte MVP v2 and I'm just getting into RBAs, RDAs, RTAs. I just want suggestions based on what is the best gauge size to use.

 

[kabonk]

32g 4/5 raps give you about around 1.8 Ω coil, 28g if you want to rap micro coils 10 raps gives you around a 1.5Ω coil

 

[Sthur]

30 gauge 8/9 wrap micro coil 1.8 ohms 1/16 bit

 

[Kahuna Cowboy]

I usually do 28ga with 8 wraps to give me a 1.2ohm micro coil.

 

[MoDmAnDaN]

There is really no standard wire size to use. Everyone experiments with different sizes. Just remember to lower the gauge, the lower the resistance on the same number of wraps. If you're doing micro coils however, most people find 28gauge works best for low ohm, but not being sure how low your mod will fire, I would get both 30 and 28. It's cheap on Ebay anyways.

 

[kabonk]

Kanthal Wire 32 Gauge RW0097 - 100 FT 0.25oz Series A-1 Resistance AWG
Kanthal Wire 30 Gauge RW0107 - 100 FT 0.39oz Series A-1 Resistance AWG
Kanthal Wire 28 Gauge RW0118 - 100 Ft 0.61oz Series A-1 Resistance AWG

with these prices you could try a few different gauges

 

[mr. macguffin]

I use 28 gauge for micro coils and even with 9/10 wraps I can barely get past 1 ohm. What am I doing wrong?

 

[kabonk]

maybe it's the diameter? I use a 1/16 drill bit

 

[supertrunker]

If you are new to RBAs i'd go for 30g to start, because it is easier to wrap than 32g, which can be very fiddly for different coil builds and a bit too springy. You will also not have to do as many wraps to hit your target resistance, so it's a good, safe bet.

A lot of people use different gauges of wire but it depends on a great deal, such as how much room you have in your tank or atty to accommodate it, to the type of coils you are happy making. My advice would be to get to a point where you can make consistent coils for your all day vape that you like and experiment from there.

I started with 32g kanthal and my early builds ended up flying across the room in frustration as often as not. And get and use a good multimeter

T

 

[MoDmAnDaN]

I use 28 gauge for micro coils and even with 9/10 wraps I can barely get past 1 ohm. What am I doing wrong?

Try going up to 12 wraps or using a smaller wire, say 30 gauge. The ID, or inside diameter makes a difference to, but sounds like you are using something small, which is good.

 

[MoDmAnDaN]

If you are new to RBAs i'd go for 30g to start, because it is easier to wrap than 32g, which can be very fiddly for different coil builds and a bit too springy. You will also not have to do as many wraps to hit your target resistance, so it's a good, safe bet.

A lot of people use different gauges of wire but it depends on a great deal, such as how much room you have in your tank or atty to accommodate it, to the type of coils you are happy making. My advice would be to get to a point where you can make consistent coils for your all day vape that you like and experiment from there.

I started with 32g kanthal and my early builds ended up flying across the room in frustration as often as not. And get and use a good multimeter

T

What he said! I can't stress how important a multimeter is!!!

 

[mr. macguffin]

Try going up to 12 wraps or using a smaller wire, say 30 gauge. The ID, or inside diameter makes a difference to, but sounds like you are using something small, which is good.

I'll give that a try. Thanks!

 

[mr. macguffin]

maybe it's the diameter? I use a 1/16 drill bit

That's what I'm using too. I'm gonna try MoDmAnDaN's advice on doing a few extra wraps on my next build.

 

[toughguitar]

I prefer 30 gauge for my builds. When I used 28 gauge, it would take a second or two for the coil to heat up. I'm impatient, and want instant performance, and 30 gauge heats up instantly. It is perfect or builds of 1.4-1.8 ohms.

 

[AttyPops]

FYI...many stock coils are 34 ga. IDK if there's an industry "rule" as to stock coils, so YMMV.

I use 30 ga all the time but I don't do SLR stuff either. You can use 30 with SLR.

What I did was to order some small samples of wire in different gauges with my juice supplies so I didn't have to pay more shipping. Have 28, 30, 32 and I think 36. Figures I'd find out that stock was 34 after ordering. lol.

I mostly use 30 in my RDA.

IDK if that helps you any. It's a preference thing. But also, the thicker the wire (lower ga) the more watts you need to heat it. If you're not using a mech, check device amp/watt limits. If you are using a mech, check battery amp limits and get good batteries and maybe a fuse.

+1000 on the get a multimeter.

 

[mr. macguffin]

I prefer 30 gauge for my builds. When I used 28 gauge, it would take a second or two for the coil to heat up. I'm impatient, and want instant performance, and 30 gauge heats up instantly. It is perfect or builds of 1.4-1.8 ohms.

I haven't had any problems with the 28 gauge other than not being able to consistently get over 1.0ohm and it heats up pretty fast from my experience. I'll probably give the 30 gauge a try in the near future just to see the difference.

 

[AttyPops]

You know the higher the ohms and the thicker the coil, the slower it will heat, yes?

To increase the ohms, increase the # of wraps. But 28 ga only has ..what? .5 ohms per inch...or something like that. Thinner wire has higher ohms per inch. 30 is .7 per inch, etc.

http://www.discountvapers.com/kanthal-a1-wire-resistance-chart/

 

[youngbapes]

Thanks a whole lot guys! I finally crossed over to RBAs, RDAs, etc because ive heard people say that the flavor is unlike any other. well, i guess to each their own because i cant tell a difference.

 

[Blkwdw86]

Kanthal Wire 32 Gauge RW0097 - 100 FT 0.25oz Series A-1 Resistance AWG
Kanthal Wire 30 Gauge RW0107 - 100 FT 0.39oz Series A-1 Resistance AWG
Kanthal Wire 28 Gauge RW0118 - 100 Ft 0.61oz Series A-1 Resistance AWG


with these prices you could try a few different gauges

Wow, those ARE good prices! I've had a 100 ft chunk of 32 on watch on Fleabay for 8+ bucks, it's 4.54 here!

 

[AttyPops]

Thanks a whole lot guys! I finally crossed over to RBAs, RDAs, etc because ive heard people say that the flavor is unlike any other. well, i guess to each their own because i cant tell a difference.

Take heart kindred vaper! You're a lot more "FDA deeming regulation" proof now. If e-cig sales ever get banned from the internet, you can at least make your own coils.

It's all about options!