Can I use 34 gauge Kanthal to rebuild coils for a Protank 2/Protank 2 mini?

[Tiffaney]

I have seen coils done but I am not sure what size drill bit would be good and how many times to wrap it. I am just wondering before I attempt my first coil and I don't want to mess up my batteries. I have a 650 twist and a 1100 VV and I have both the Protank 2 and the Protank 2 mini.

 

[*deleon517*]

you can but I would suggest 32 gauge. Depending on what you wrap on will determine your # of wraps. MY wife likes her stuff wrapped on a 1/16th drill bit with 7 or so wraps. You could simple see what fits inside of the slots of the head(the one's that the wicks stick out of) wrap on that and then fed your wick into the coils before installing.

once you know the diameter of the coils and what resistance you are shooting for(more then likely above 1.5 with the batteries you have) we will be able to better tell you how many wraps to get as close to that resistance as possible.

 

[Glenn_K]

Yes, it will work, but resistance will be higher compared to 32 or 30 gauge.

Having said that, I've got some 36 gauge that came with an RBA, and when I tried, the resistance wasn't nearly as I high as I thought it might be. Thinner Kanthol lights up faster, too. If you've already got it, certainly worth a try.

-- Glenn

 

[Tiffaney]

The local B&M shop that I went to told me that 34 would be the best for these so I listened but then after doing some research to actually make the coil I see other suggestions. I will try it, how many wraps would you suggest? Also, I am using the unbleached cotton, should I boil that or just use it as is?

 

[Zealous]

It's up to you if you want to boil it. Some do & some don't. I don't boil mine.

Part of the reason people use lower gauge wire is because the coil will retain its shape better with the thicker wire. The 34 gauge will be very thin. It will be fine to build your coil using this gauge but it will be a bit more delicate when rewicking than something built with a lower gauge wire.

 

[Choc_Addic]

vaper's tool box will tell you what you need.

Cheers

 

[Istand]

I used to make micro coils of 28 gauge 10/12 wraps for my protanks and the taste and vapor was great, good luck.


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[mitro]

34ga is less than ideal but will certainly work with a VV/VW device. Its just a pain to work with wire that thin.

 

[Tiffaney]

I was able to get it to work and definitely better than buying the coils!!! Thank you guys! This forum ROCKS