I used to use drill bits to wrap my coils on... 1/16" or 5/64" but I have changed to micro screwdrivers. I use the 2 smallest ones. I believe the smallest is 1.4mm and the next is 2mm. They're just easier to work with IMO
Do I need an ohm meter?
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I use precision screwdrivers, too. I have 1.4mm, 1.6mm, 2mm, 2.4mm, 2.9mm and a 3.8mm... believe it or not, I've used all of them for coils at one point or another...
In response to kaezziel....
Yeah, I think for my next kayfun coil I'll be trying the 2.4mm, 28g, 5 wraps should net ~1.5 ohm. I want a real nice fluffy wick in that sucker next go round.
Yeah, I think for my next kayfun coil I'll be trying the 2.4mm, 28g, 5 wraps should net ~1.5 ohm. I want a real nice fluffy wick in that sucker next go round.
I'm sure this is a dumb question.. but hey it's beginner forum!
Can you test your ohms with something like an eVic? It has built in ohm tester. I want to get into building but don't know if I should buy an ohm meter or not when I already have eVic that can read ohms.
Thanks for the help.
Excellent question, to which you have received excellent advice.
I did dual coils in my Orchid V2 around a 2.4 with 32g, 10 wraps I think (4.4 ohms per coil) for a net of 2.2 ohms, rayon (cellucotton) wicks and put it on my Tesla... I really like that atty!
I've heard good things about the orchid v2.
Sorry OP... we won't hijack your thread.
No, please do! I don't mind at all. I like reading from experienced builders.
You may have said this but, what kind of RDA (dripper) or RTA (rebuildable tank) will you be using?
The Orchid V2 (Rebuildable Tank Atty) is a pretty solid atty. The build deck is small and there's not a lot of room to work with, but it makes very good vapor, flavor is almost as good as my Tobh (Rebuildable Dripper Atty). The Orchid has better airlfow than the Kayfuns and with 4 juice channels, I can use 20pg/80vg juices (really thick juice) without any dry hits and no flooding. I've only built on it the one time and I've gone through 4-5 tanks in a day. It is a small tank though, only holds around 2.5-3ml...
Best thing is that it's a cheap atty... I got the Tobeco version and I think with shipping and everything it was around $20
Best thing is that it's a cheap atty... I got the Tobeco version and I think with shipping and everything it was around $20
That sounds like it's in line with the Aqua. Small deck, great airflow but a tiny tank. Although with the aqua, I've found that if you bottom fill you can squeeze 3ml in it. If you top fill, you'll only get about 1.5ml maybe a tad more.
I have a IGO-W that I'm going to try this on when I get home from work. I have 30 gauge kanthal wire.
The Orchid is a PITA to fill... the V2 is easy (has a bottom fill screw)
Matt,
The IGO is a great RDA to learn on!
Matt,
The IGO is a great RDA to learn on!
Yeah, the aqua is a PITA to fill either way (top or bottom). It's easier to top fill but it holds half as much juice that way.
I have a multimeter but tend to use various the devices I have to measure (MVP2 for example or iTaste VV). If you're using a regulated device it really doesn't matter as the device will adjust voltage to get to the wattage you set it at.
No, on a regulated device it doesn't really matter. If you're too low the device won't fire and the device will (if set to VW) adjust to your settings BUT if you're just learning to wrap coils you need to know what it is you're wrapping so you can replicate it again and again and if it's not what you want, know what to do to adjust and correct it.
Excellent advise you are getting here Matt.
Here is blog post by Baditude that contains a lot of information for someone new to rebuilding. Tools & Supplies for Someone New to Rebuildables.
Here is blog post by Baditude that contains a lot of information for someone new to rebuilding. Tools & Supplies for Someone New to Rebuildables.
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