Correct size Wire for Rebuilding

[BethAnn]

I'm looking into building my own coil heads for my vivi nova tank and Vision Stardust. Before I order this from eBay can someone please confirm that this is indeed the correct wire that i need. A-1 32 awg resistance heating wire 100 ft, | eBay Also, for the silica wicks, I'm looking for 3mm. Having a hard time finding the best deal on that. If you know of a good place to purchase that online...Please let me know. Thanks

 

[scalewiz]

That wire is the size I use for my coils. It works good for the lower resistances, though you may want a 34 or 36 gauge if you like high resistance coils. There's limited room inside the coil areas in these; winding a 3+ ohm coil to fit inside them might be difficult. Nevertheless, I have been able to comfortably fit a 7/6 wrap for 3 ohms in Kanger T2, which is about the same diameter coil area.

Can't comment on the silica, but I'm sure Stormy's has it. They get 3 bucks for a couple feet, your choice of diameters. I use cotton yarn, boiled. Wind my coil around a 2.75 mm OD fine thread screw to get a real nice wrap. Unscrew the coil off of the screw, and then simply pull 8 strands through the coil. Assemble and secure connections, cut wicks to length, and you're good to go. With a 4/3wrap you should end up with about 1.8 to 1.9 ohms, which works great on an ego. With cotton wicks and a good sized, sturdy coil, you can easily take it to 8 watts or higher should you desire.

 

[smitighe]

Ha I was about to post this same question. I may try my hand at rebuilding my coils on these vivi's. was just checking out eBay and there are so many to choose from. Also may get a rebuildable in the near future. Any input would be appreciated.

 

[Lavaca5]

Ha I was about to post this same question. I may try my hand at rebuilding my coils on these vivi's. was just checking out eBay and there are so many to choose from. Also may get a rebuildable in the near future. Any input would be appreciated.

I'm trying out a couple of the inexpensive models to see if I like them before I lay out big bucks (or get on a waiting list) for one of the top-of-the-line versions. Right now, I'm using the Phoenix bully and the DID clone. Most vendors are carrying the Phoenix now. I got the DID clone at Mountain Oaks Vapors. I have nothing to compare them to, and I just got the DID clone last night, so I haven't used it much, but so far, I'm loving both of them. You have to be willing to futz around with the wick and wire and mesh, but I'm kinda having fun with that, so I don't mind. With some inexpensive options out there, and more hitting the market every day, it's no longer a high risk proposition to try them out. I say go for it

 

[smitighe]

Yeah lemme know how you like the DID clone. I am thinking of picking one up. .... for the price I don't see why not. I just wanna know what size kanthal to get. And I know certain sites sell the wicks for cheap. Or I hear you can use cotton wicks well. I work in "tinkering" so it will be right up my alley.

 

[TomCatt]

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo.../320042-resistance-wire-kanthal-nichrome.html