Dna 40 nickle wire build advice

[Phandyside]

Hey everyone, still trying to figure out the whole temperature sending function on my DNA 40 Vapor Flask. I can't seem to get it to hit like the coils I see in the videos like Rip Trippers nickle build video. I have 30 gauge and built to about .12 - .17 and set it at 450°F and the temp protection kicks in almost immediately. Can anyone help me with why that happens? Or would thicker nickle wire help like 28 or 26 gauge? Any input would be hugely appreciated! I really want to build a nickle coil in my new sub tank mini!!

Thanks a lot and happy vaping!!

 

[Susan~S]

Check out this thread: DNA 40, NR, Nickel Builds

 

[curtis11]

I am expecting my DNA40 to come in soon. The only thing I can think is maybe there is a connectivity issue. What RDA are you using?

 

[sparkky1]

.12 ohms are you sure ?

 

[sparkky1]

You need to be around 1.6 ohms

 

[BeerGolfClouds]

I agree with curtis, sounds like a connectivity issue. Do the ohms jump around when you test the coil?

You need to be around 1.6 ohms

Not true, .12 to .17 ohms is fine for a nickel build. 1.6 ohms would take a ton of wire, probably wouldn't fit in any atomizer.

 

[Phandyside]

Yes I know what my ohms should be with the nickle and I try for .15 if I can get it hell I woukd be super hapoybif I could get .2 but even that takes a tone if wraps. I am wondering if the thinner gauge heats up faster like with kanthal and I can't find that info anywhere. Its a double edged sword though cause if I use too thick the resistance will be way too low cause it really needs to stay around .12 - .17 like the beer man said!!

 

[sparkky1]

I agree with curtis, sounds like a connectivity issue. Do the ohms jump around when you test the coil?



Not true, .12 to .17 ohms is fine for a nickel build. 1.6 ohms would take a ton of wire, probably wouldn't fit in any atomizer.

Your right, I have noticed on mine if you don't get both leads right under the center of the grub nut it will do that...

 

[Marc411]

This could be helpful, they added Ni200

Coil wrapping | Steam Engine | free vaping calculators

 

[Phandyside]

That's pretty cool, seems complicated but useful I will try it when I get my 28g nickle

 

[Marc411]

It's really pretty simple.

What gauge wire are you using

Twisted or straight round?

What topper (for the legs)

We'll get you close if you add some information

Check out all the tabs, they've done a great job on this site.

 

[Vari]

Nickel builds go from 0.10 to 0.30 (plus or minus).
As for the clouds: I've had the same issues.

Remember video shows them differently.

As for the Temperature Control kicking in right away: This does happen at times. I haven't quite figured it out.
I have 2 DNA40 (same brand, model, atty, ohm coils, temp settings on the mod) and they function differently in terms of Temp Control kicking in.

Not wildly different. But different.

I turned up the temp and all seemed to be good.
My logic is that somewhere in the signal flow the temp is being read wrong.

So I adjusted the mod's temp to account for the over governing temp control.
(its like the drivers ed instructor slamming on the brakes every time you accelerate, it sucks)