And helpful people who have actually been there and done that who are ready and willing to help.Thanks for the link. I did use it actually, that's how I got the right ohm reading on the first tryLots of good tools here on the forum, love it.
Built my first Kayfun today, very happy :)
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Yes, absolutely. This forum is the busiest, most productive and helpful of any forum I've ever been on ...out of many for different topics. It truly is a jewel for those of us looking to learn. There's nothing like the voice of experience combined with a real passion for the topic.
Grats on your positive experience. Below is the video tutorial that I used, and got a great build first time out.
I've never bought any, but fasttech sells premade coils in all sizes and wire diameters for around 3 bucks for a bag of 50, 6 something for 100. You just install them, do a dry burn, and insert a wick.
$6.54 Authentic Kanthal A1 Nichrome Pre-Coiled Wires for Rebuildable Atomizers (100-Pack) - 1.5ohm / 0.3mm dia. (28 AWG) / 31*22mm leads at FastTech - Worldwide Free Shipping
You did mention that you were ordering from FastTech.
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That is the same tank I started on!!! I nailed my first build too. It was a feeling that I had accomplished something. Now, back in the day (like a year and half ago) you to torch the wire...pinch and torch......I don't know how we got along without coil jigs.
There's a few good smartphone apps for coil building as well. I use an app called vape tool that has a coil calculator, juice mix calculator, and a battery database.Thanks for the link. I did use it actually, that's how I got the right ohm reading on the first try
I've been DIYing for a couple of years, but only started winding coils about a month ago. I resisted, kicking and screaming all the way, but it wasn't nearly as hard as I thought it would be. Good for you! It's very liberating, isn't it!
Now is tge time to learn rebuilding snd DIY juice
Just in case the FDA isnt stopped.
D day (Deeming day) is 2 weeks ago. If you havent prepped what arr you waiting for an engraved invitation?
You got real EHPro's from FastTech? How much were they? What SKU? Those are gettin' hard to find anymore...
No I was wrong, I checked after you posted this and I bought a few clones from Fast Tech but the EHPROs that I got were from Ebay, all from this seller. Sorry about that. I've bought more in the last 4 weeks than I did in my entire 3 years of vaping and it's getting hard to keep track of it all.
KAYFUN LITE PLUS v2 Tank by EHPRO - High Quality
Good job, @Saippenu!
One suggestion, looking at the full size pic. Keep the coil on your mandrel (the rod you wrapped it on) while you attach the legs to the screws. That will help prevent the slight deformation of that final turn, and make wicking a bit easier. (Also, easier to mount the coil with it still on the rod
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Good job, @Saippenu!
One suggestion, looking at the full size pic. Keep the coil on your mandrel (the rod you wrapped it on) while you attach the legs to the screws. That will help prevent the slight deformation of that final turn, and make wicking a bit easier. (Also, easier to mount the coil with it still on the rod
I kept it on the rod but one end came undone from the screw so I ended up fiddling with it.
So Tonight I decide to build my white Kayfun because I have a white Pico coming. It was SO comical I wish somebody with a cell phone had been handy.
I wind my coil and keep it on the rod, this time making sure that both ends are securely under each screw before removing the rod. I decide that it is ready and I want to hold it up to make sure the coil is lifted high enough off the deck so that it doesn't short out. But as I go to remove my left hand from the deck, I realize that I can't remove it ...it's like I am super glued to the deck. On closer examination I realize that I have managed to sew my left index finger to the left screw. No pain, no blood but I can clearly see the 28 awg wire going right through my skin. No big deal I think, if there's no pain or blood then it's barely under the skin and a good tug should do the trick.....but no, I cannot tug it off. I only have one hand to work with and it's gripping the Provari base. I start to feel a little panicky and call out for help ...but my boyfriend is far out in the woods using a saw and doesn't hear me so I put the Provari down and use my right hand and a pair of tweezers to unsew my finger.
Whew, that was not something I expected. I'm feeling a bit less cocky that my first coil worked so well now
Has anyone else sewed themselves to their deck? I'm guessing that it must happen sometimes since it only took me two tries to do it LOL. I have pretty small fingers but man those screws are little and the wire is sharp !!
Ouch. Sorry it happened.I kept it on the rod but one end came undone from the screw so I ended up fiddling with it.
So Tonight I decide to build my white Kayfun because I have a white Pico coming. It was SO comical I wish somebody with a cell phone had been handy.
I wind my coil and keep it on the rod, this time making sure that both ends are securely under each screw before removing the rod. I decide that it is ready and I want to hold it up to make sure the coil is lifted high enough off the deck so that it doesn't short out. But as I go to remove my left hand from the deck, I realize that I can't remove it ...it's like I am super glued to the deck. On closer examination I realize that I have managed to sew my left index finger to the left screw. No pain, no blood but I can clearly see the 28 awg wire going right through my skin. No big deal I think, if there's no pain or blood then it's barely under the skin and a good tug should do the trick.....but no, I cannot tug it off. I only have one hand to work with and it's gripping the Provari base. I start to feel a little panicky and call out for help ...but my boyfriend is far out in the woods using a saw and doesn't hear me so I put the Provari down and use my right hand and a pair of tweezers to unsew my finger.
Whew, that was not something I expected. I'm feeling a bit less cocky that my first coil worked so well now
Has anyone else sewed themselves to their deck? I'm guessing that it must happen sometimes since it only took me two tries to do it LOL. I have pretty small fingers but man those screws are little and the wire is sharp !!
I kept it on the rod but one end came undone from the screw so I ended up fiddling with it.
So Tonight I decide to build my white Kayfun because I have a white Pico coming. It was SO comical I wish somebody with a cell phone had been handy.
I wind my coil and keep it on the rod, this time making sure that both ends are securely under each screw before removing the rod. I decide that it is ready and I want to hold it up to make sure the coil is lifted high enough off the deck so that it doesn't short out. But as I go to remove my left hand from the deck, I realize that I can't remove it ...it's like I am super glued to the deck. On closer examination I realize that I have managed to sew my left index finger to the left screw. No pain, no blood but I can clearly see the 28 awg wire going right through my skin. No big deal I think, if there's no pain or blood then it's barely under the skin and a good tug should do the trick.....but no, I cannot tug it off. I only have one hand to work with and it's gripping the Provari base. I start to feel a little panicky and call out for help ...but my boyfriend is far out in the woods using a saw and doesn't hear me so I put the Provari down and use my right hand and a pair of tweezers to unsew my finger.
Whew, that was not something I expected. I'm feeling a bit less cocky that my first coil worked so well now
Has anyone else sewed themselves to their deck? I'm guessing that it must happen sometimes since it only took me two tries to do it LOL. I have pretty small fingers but man those screws are little and the wire is sharp !!
Nope, never sewn myself into a tank. Poked straight in, more often than I really need
If you hit that first problem again, the wire coming loose, just wiggle your rod back in from the other side before re-fastening it.
Yeah, a little over a month ago I was using en ego battery and a kanger T3S tank LOL. I was paying $10 for 20 ML of store bought juice, which lasted me a week and $3 per coil, coils that only lasted 5 days.
Then I discovered Fast Tech thanks to these forums so only payed $1.10 per coil for the Iclear s30 that I upgraded to 4 weeks ago (paired with a new Provari) and I thought I was in heaven.
Now I DIY my own juice, which tastes better than the store bought and costs ...well I dont know what it's costing but I think it's like $1.50 maybe for 30ML? AND making my own coils which is almost free to do.
I've come a long way in just 4 weeks after returning to these forums
Only took me three years.
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