Does one really need a multimeter to build coils for a variable volt battery?

[veganvap]

I don't think I even need a multimeter with a variable volt battery anymore. All I need to know is 4/5 wraps with 32 gauge kanthal = about 2.2 ohms (that might be wrong, so don't go by that). As long as my coil's 1.5-2.8, I learned to set the volts to where I get the best vape production & taste and not too high so that I don't get a dry hit by burning away the liquid faster than it can wick and end up vaping the wick material. When the batteries running low, I learned to crank up the volts higher than it 'should be' to balace it out for a good vape.
Make sense?

 

[MorpheusPA]

It's always wise to check your coils before use. A short, while your device should catch it, could still cause problems.

With my luck? The device's safety would fail and fry the electronics. Five seconds with a multimeter or at least pre-checking the ohm rating on your device (if, like the VAMO, it can do that) can save you a world of annoyance.

 

[veganvap]

even my $15 variable volt egp-style battery is protected from shorts. It's pretty hard to mess up building a coil so that it shorts, unless maybe using un-oxidized SS, but again, the battery usually protects itself.

 

[MiamiMom63]

Will a device that has a kick catch it also like a vv device?

 

[veganvap]

I don't know what 'kick' is if you're asking me.

 

[Rickajho]

Considering you can get a meter for as little as $4.99 to check for shorts why would you not get one. You seem to be implying you use something like a vv Twist or Spinner battery. Those don't deal well with with being exposed to shorts, and all it can take is "once" to kill the battery and render it non functional. Can you get a replacement battery for less than the cost of a cheap meter?

 

[MorpheusPA]

even my $15 variable volt egp-style battery is protected from shorts. It's pretty hard to mess up building a coil so that it shorts, unless maybe using un-oxidized SS, but again, the battery usually protects itself.

It should, yes, and I don't think I have anything that lacks short-circuit protection.

That having been said, protections can fail. It's not likely, but I don't want to be on the receiving end if that should happen.

 

[veganvap]

I just returned two cheap multimeters because they were defective. But if a Twist/eGo really can break and not protect itself, then I think I'll just be more careful when building coils, but it's pretty hard to mess up.

 

[MorpheusPA]

Will a device that has a kick catch it also like a vv device?

A quick search seems to imply that it will, but I wouldn't call that certain truth until somebody else confirms it. I don't use a Kick in my manual (yet!)

 

[veganvap]

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[MiamiMom63]

Thanks. Well, I test them always first on my Provari but was wondering cause eventually I use them on my kicked BAM.

 

[veganvap]

linking my unsolved somewhat OT thread hoping that the seemingly well-versed posters in this thread can help:

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...rts-atomizer-but-different-battery-works.html

 

[phanto]

Absolutely correct to say that you can find your own sweet spot using a vv battery provided that you have a good coil with resistance suited to the voltage range. You might be interested in my post "Some Basic Physics and a Few Tips for Rebuildabe Coils including Kanger T3" - or not!

 

[skoot]

Length of wire and gauge are the most important variables, but so is the distance between your wraps, and to a much lesser extent how tightly its wrapped (from a purely electrical standpoint, anyway).