Built my first coil this past weekend...SO worth it!

[kslice917]

So after hanging around ECF long enough, I kept seeing people post about making their own coils. I use a Kanger AeroTank and read that it was actually pretty easy to rebuild coils for. So after quite a bit of research, I decided to give it a try. Boy am I glad I did! I used this thing called "Steam Engine" that told me how many wraps of Kanthal A-1 ~ 32 gauge I would need around a 1/16" drill bit.

After giving it a try, I put the atomizer on and tested the resistance. It was spot on my first try! So then I decided to up the ante a bit and try a dual coil. Admittedly, it was a bit harder. But after about 3 tries, I had it. Now I'm placing a few orders to get some more tools for making my coils. I just can't believe it's this easy!

Just an FYI: I've worked in IT for several years but due to a stuttering hand, I actually can't solder small parts such as those found on a circuit board. But working with these small wires was no problem! The improvement to the AeroTank after making my own coil with cotton wick was quite noticeable. If anybody is interested, I would highly suggest you give coil-building a try. Just don't forget to do your research first so you can stay safe!

 

[LEDBETTER122]

Yeah I know, after you learn to build your first coil, you end up wanting to experiment with coils like the "Nano Dragon Coil". It becomes more or less a hobby than anything.

Yeah I know people (In person) always ask me if it is hard to build a coil. Unlike a lot of things building a coil is as "Easy as it looks". It's literally wrapping a wire around a pin and putting it on a OHM meter to see where it's at.

 

[kslice917]

It really is quickly becoming a hobby. I just wish I could buy the empty shells to put my coils/wicks in instead of buying pre-made ones. I guess I just hate to waste them

 

[LEDBETTER122]

It really is quickly becoming a hobby. I just wish I could buy the empty shells to put my coils/wicks in instead of buying pre-made ones. I guess I just hate to waste them

Yeah that's what I did when I had a Kanger Mini Protank, I just went on ebay and got me a 10-pack of cheapo coils for like $9-11 and took them all apart and put all the parts into a small bowl with a lid.

Then I just kept rebuilding the same coil until something broke (Mostly the Rubber insulators).

 

[Steamer861]

You need to get your self a RBA like a Kayfun you will notice a big difference from a Kanger

It really is quickly becoming a hobby. I just wish I could buy the empty shells to put my coils/wicks in instead of buying pre-made ones. I guess I just hate to waste them

 

[kslice917]

You need to get your self a RBA like a Kayfun you will notice a big difference from a Kanger

Yeah, I used to say, "I'm not interested in dripping or cartos or other RBAs." But I've actually been looking at the Kayfun lately really debating if I want to get into it. I might just add that to my FastTech order to give it a try! That along with some heat-resistance tweezers, a few new drip tips, a new ohm meter, and a few other little toys.

Btw, slightly off-topic...but can anybody recommend a nice VV/VW device with replaceable 18650 batteries that either doesn't have an amp limit or has one that can be turned off? I like the mechanical mods, but having the information of what I'm vaping on a screen just interests me more! That, and the safety that if I have my mod in my pocket and the fire button manages to get pushed - it won't just burn away. I mean, I know about battery amperage limits and ohm's law - but some of these devices have a 6-8 amp cut-off when the battery can handle 30-60 amps.

 

[LEDBETTER122]

Yeah, I used to say, "I'm not interested in dripping or cartos or other RBAs." But I've actually been looking at the Kayfun lately really debating if I want to get into it. I might just add that to my FastTech order to give it a try! That along with some heat-resistance tweezers, a few new drip tips, a new ohm meter, and a few other little toys.

Btw, slightly off-topic...but can anybody recommend a nice VV/VW device with replaceable 18650 batteries that either doesn't have an amp limit or has one that can be turned off? I like the mechanical mods, but having the information of what I'm vaping on a screen just interests me more! That, and the safety that if I have my mod in my pocket and the fire button manages to get pushed - it won't just burn away. I mean, I know about battery amperage limits and ohm's law - but some of these devices have a 6-8 amp cut-off when the battery can handle 30-60 amps.

I would look into the EHpro Kayfun Lite (+), its about $10 more than the one on fast tech, but from the reviews I have seen, the EHPro seems to be better quality. I personally have a EHPro Kayfun lite plus and I have had no problems with it What so ever.

Also its a plus not having to wait a month to receive it.

I bought mine on Ebay from a person named Diamondvapes909 and I received it in under 48 hours from the time I ordered to the time it got delivered CA to AL

 

[Mark Anthony]

It really is quickly becoming a hobby. I just wish I could buy the empty shells to put my coils/wicks in instead of buying pre-made ones. I guess I just hate to waste them

Just save all of the premade shells that you are buying and re-use them. Soon you'll have no need to buy them anymore.

 

[Steamer861]

Thats a tall order A DNA device like a Hana v3 full size not to easy to get one right now

Yeah, I used to say, "I'm not interested in dripping or cartos or other RBAs." But I've actually been looking at the Kayfun lately really debating if I want to get into it. I might just add that to my FastTech order to give it a try! That along with some heat-resistance tweezers, a few new drip tips, a new ohm meter, and a few other little toys.

Btw, slightly off-topic...but can anybody recommend a nice VV/VW device with replaceable 18650 batteries that either doesn't have an amp limit or has one that can be turned off? I like the mechanical mods, but having the information of what I'm vaping on a screen just interests me more! That, and the safety that if I have my mod in my pocket and the fire button manages to get pushed - it won't just burn away. I mean, I know about battery amperage limits and ohm's law - but some of these devices have a 6-8 amp cut-off when the battery can handle 30-60 amps.

 

[kslice917]

I would look into the EHpro Kayfun Lite (+), its about $10 more than the one on fast tech, but from the reviews I have seen, the EHPro seems to be better quality. I personally have a EHPro Kayfun lite plus and I have had no problems with it What so ever.

Also its a plus not having to wait a month to receive it.

I bought mine on Ebay from a person named Diamondvapes909 and I received it in under 48 hours from the time I ordered to the time it got delivered CA to AL

Alright, you peaked my interest. That, and eBay uses PayPal which is effortless for me. I'm so weak!

Diamondvapes909 is no longer selling it, but I found another. Ordered.

 

[coalyard]

It really is quickly becoming a hobby. I just wish I could buy the empty shells to put my coils/wicks in instead of buying pre-made ones. I guess I just hate to waste them

It doesn't even bother me anymore. I just buy 'em and rip 'em apart as I need them. I used to vape them first, but the time it took to find an excuse to just build another coil on the head became shorter and shorter...