First coil build!

[ryanvapz0714]

First off I would like to thank everyone here on all the great information you all provide. After reading countless threads and several videos I decided to give rda's a try. Bought a trident and a smok rda. Trashed the stock coil in the smok though. Got some 28g kanthal and organic cotton balls. Used the smallest drill bit I had and wrapped some coils. On the trident I got 1.5ohms and on the smok I got 1.0ohms. Not yet comfortable to go sub ohms just yet I was pretty happy with my results.

I absolutely love the flavor and vapor production im getting now! I was impressed and pretty excited to have actually built two successful coils. Not sure if I used to much or not enough cotton but I layed in loosely and fluffy. I haven't had any dry hits or burnt taste. And these produce huge clouds!!

 

[DetraMental]

You weren't kidding about the huge clouds, LoL.....Vape on!

 

[ryanvapz0714]

Yea I was suprised with the results! Need to lower my nic now bc its making me dizzy lol

 

[DasBluCig]

A little LESS cotton will make for a neater appearance....and less chance of "drip-out".....
Other than that...just BE SURE the cotton is SATURATED (as you've done!)....and....
ENJOY!! I sure do!! Moving DOWN from 24mg. to 18mg. keeps me from "star-gazing" after just a few "toots"!!
Happy (vaping) Trails!

 

[ryanvapz0714]

Yea I took some of the cotton off and it does seem to "look" better lol but hasnt changed the performance.

 

[ta2dave76]

Looks good man! Ive been using paper clips for my builds.

 

[Jjshbetz11]

Congrats! The shorter wick is more efficient at wicking juice. Micro coils on a dripper(IMO) are near impossible to beat for flavor and vapor production. Now have fun with flavors you thought before to be just meh. Micro coils (ESP. Sub ohm) bring out amazing notes not tasted with clearomizer tanks and the likes. Welcome to the club! Next rebuild try boiling the cotton first before wicking. Use the same flavor as you used this time and be ready for a noticeable difference in a positive way.

 

[custom-classic]

Congrats man!!! Coils look awesome!!!

 

[Dana G Birrell]

Congrats, I've fiddled with SS Mesh, silica thread, the whole nine yards, screw it all, let's go micro coils and cotton!

 

[ryanvapz0714]

Congrats! The shorter wick is more efficient at wicking juice. Micro coils on a dripper(IMO) are near impossible to beat for flavor and vapor production. Now have fun with flavors you thought before to be just meh. Micro coils (ESP. Sub ohm) bring out amazing notes not tasted with clearomizer tanks and the likes. Welcome to the club! Next rebuild try boiling the cotton first before wicking. Use the same flavor as you used this time and be ready for a noticeable difference in a positive way.

Thanks man! Yea I rewicked it with alot shorter wicks and it does seem to help alot on wicking. I cant believe how much different (ina great way!) my juices taste! Im pretty sure I'm hooked on this way of vaping! Appreciate all the kind words!!

 

[Jjshbetz11]

SAFELY rock a dual micro setup at .6 ohm(1.2 ohm per coil) with boiled cotton and just soak it in.....

 

[ryanvapz0714]

SAFELY rock a dual micro setup at .6 ohm(1.2 ohm per coil) with boiled cotton and just soak it in.....

Will definitely try that! Knowing I would eventually try sub ohm at some point, I purchased a ohm meter and the proper batteries already. So basically just wrap 2 identical coils around 1.2ohms and fire away??

 

[Jjshbetz11]

Yeppers, just do it safely! Will be the best vape you have had!! Well until you go after the next "best vape eva"

 

[ryanvapz0714]

Sweet thanks man!! Im def gonna give it a shot next rebuild!!!

 

[DSPIVEY]

Great job right out of the gate!