Coil Recommendation for new EHPro Kayfun Lite +

[novamatt]

So I'm waiting on the mailman to bring my new EHPro KFL+ clone, and I was wondering what you all recommend for a coil. This is my first rebuildable, but it seems pretty straightforward on youtube.

I have 30 gauge kanthal with the 3mm XC-116 wick, and it will be running on an evic VV, so I'm looking at a bit higher resistance than most of what I've seen here. I was thinking about a chimney microcoil in the 2.0ish range (my two favorite clearomizers are both at 2ohms)... does that make sense? Would anyone recommend something different? Thanks!

Edited to add: I'm not totally convinced that cotton is safe at atomizer temps, so I'd rather not mess with it at this point. I'm trying to stick to the XC-116 for now.

 

[State O' Flux]

I am absolutely stunned that in over 5 hours, this thread has not been pounced upon by ravenous acolytes of The Church of YouTube Videos.

For the available power supply output, and resistances appropriate to that power limit, what you want to try is both safe... and well within reason. I have a feeling you've looked into Ohm's Law (good on ya')... and fairly certain these first comments are understood.

Vertical coils can be problematic in a KF design, and will require some dedication to achieve consistency with wick densities and coil fit. XC-116 cord tends to work better as an horizontal coil ID wick than a vertical coil OD wick. Bulk fibers however, like cotton, hemp and ramie, being more "moldable", tend to shine in either application.

Saying all that... give what you have in mind a shot. Rebuildables are, to a large degree, about subjectivity and experimentation, so who knows, you might discover something others have overlooked.

And... welcome to ECF. ;-)

 

[retic1959]

I agree with State o' Flux about vertical coils in the kayfun , they tend to reduce airflow and defeat the purpose of the brilliant chamber and chimney design of the kayfun , I know some people that disagree with me on the results but they do admit to reduced airflow , that being said it's still a matter of personal preference . I also prefer a little lower resistance as well 1.5 - 1.7 ohms , again my preference . You need to experiment and determe what's right for you .

 

[CloudZ]

I recommend keeping it simple if its your first time building a Kayfun. Horizontal coil diagonal to the connection screws with the wick cut just long enough to lay down on the deck near the juice channels.

 

[vapdivrr]

don't think the xc- will work too well vertical so I would stay with a regular coil in the 1.6 to 1.8 range at first. good luck.

 

[novamatt]

Thanks, everyone. I saw a build about a million pages back in the coil subforum where someone did a chimney with silica kind of tied to the coil and thought it looked interesting. That said, I think I'll start with a horizontal, as that seems to be the consensus here. Thanks again!

 

[vapdivrr]

novamatt, only 8 posts in 4 years?

 

[novamatt]

Yeah... I've tried to quit smoking via vaping 3 times now. I think this time the technology has caught up to where I need it to be, though. First attempt was a 510, second was an Ego-T, and neither of them were satisfying enough to replace the cigarettes. This time I've got an evic, and I'll probably get a Provari at the end of the month when my commission check comes in.

I'm definitely getting what I need out of it this time - I'm 2.5 hours away from 2 weeks without a cigarette. Haven't had one since I got the evic.

Also, I generally tend to lurk forums more than post. That said, I'd like to get over 20 so I can use the classifieds.

 

[Gonzi]

As suggested before, get your feet wet with a horizontal build. If using the XC116, just do a regular coil over the wick using a thin needle or paper clip to keep it straight and to aid in not wrapping it too tight that it will choke it. I would say around 8 wraps should get you to 1.8ohms or so, I might be wrong since I've never used ceramic wick before and I'm asuming that the diameter would be around 5/64" or so. Make sure there is a gap between the coil and the air hole, and lay your wicks on the deck against the center walls, making sure too not block the juice channels in any way. Remember, juice needs to be able to flow into the chamber and air flow out to the tank. This should allow you to fully enjoy the range of your Evic and get a stellar vape. Once your comfortable with a basic build like this, and are more familiar with the functionality of a vacum RTA, then give the chimney coil a try if you want to experiment and have some fun. I have a feeling you're going to love the horizontal coil more though. Congrats on your purchase and success this go around! Keep it up, it can only get better from here!

 

[folkphys]

My op: Twist two strands of that 30g. 9ish wraps around the xc-116 with a straightened paperclip shoved through it. Set it at a nice 45 deg angle to the posts. Pull the wick ends up and slide the chimney down, then trim them just about flush with the top of the chimney sleeve and tuck them back down in there. Should be delicious.

 

[coalyard]

I will toss in my agreement with many of the posters here; a 1.5-2.0 ohm horizontal coil will work just fine. I have tried a lot of different set ups with mine and to be perfectly honest, exotic builds are more often than not a PITA and not worth the small increase in performance. A properly wicked, properly built micro coil will work just dandy. Good luck.