First rta, confused

[Llamasquito]

Hi all, i got a new rta and im a bit confused about something.

I think i got wicking, i mean it works and theres alot of vapor around but couple of times when i tried wicking and got to vaping it was cold on the otherside of driptip and warm on the otherside, what caused that to happen?

I have kaees solomon 2.
I tried steam engines coil wrapping tool, but im confused.
For 0.6 ohm for example, it says 4 full wraps and 5/4 half wraps.
I understand what that means, but, on solomon 2, both coil ends need to be on the same direction due to the posts.
So, theres no way that i could wrap it like that since its always gonna be 4 on the both sides.

Help me ecr, i feel dumb

 

[bombastinator]

You’re not dumb but you do have a somewhat unusual rta. I’ve got one of these too, and while it’s the most flavorful rta I’ve got, The side post thing is not my favorite. What I would do in your position to get the ohms I want is to vary the coil diameter. This will change the number of wraps needed to get a particular ohm rating. Just plug the numbers in you know; wire size, number of wraps and ohms, and it will spit out what diameter mandrel to use. If the coil is too big, and it might be because the max coil size on the rta is not large because of the side mount, you may have to try it again with a different number of wraps, or if it’s way off, with a twist coil. I’ve never used anything but fused Clapton’s on mine. The coil the thing came with was extremely low ohm but it worked really beautifully. When it finally wore out I replaced it with a coil of similar ohm rating. I vape the thing @35w with a 0.18ohm coil

 

[Diver9543]

I don't have an answer for you. However, Bombastinator has given excellent advice. I just wanted to drop in and say hi and welcome you to the forum. I'm sure others will also be dropping in.

 

[Llamasquito]

@bombastinator
Thanks for the advice i can only make 3mm inner diameter as of now, as my jig hasnt arrived and my screwdriwers are 4mm+ except for one which is 3. Ill try to figure it out after work

@Diver9543
Funny, you have welcomed me atleast 3 time past 2 months give or take
Appreciate your kindness

 

[bombastinator]

@bombastinator
Thanks for the advice i can only make 3mm inner diameter as of now, as my jig hasnt arrived and my screwdriwers are 4mm+ except for one which is 3. Ill try to figure it out after work

@Diver9543
Funny, you have welcomed me atleast 3 time past 2 months give or take
Appreciate your kindness

I’m not sure the thing can even hold a 3mm coil. The premade coil it came with was 2.5mm iirc. If you still have that coil knocking about it worked really well for me.

 

[Llamasquito]

I’m not sure the thing can even hold a 3mm coil. The premade coil it came with was 2.5mm iirc. If you still have that coil knocking about it worked really well for me.

Reviews said it can so i figured id try
I do, using it currently
Reading at 0.18 ohms, dunno whats it supposed to be since there was no info on it

 

[bombastinator]

Reviews said it can so i figured id try
I do, using it currently
Reading at 0.18 ohms, dunno whats it supposed to be since there was no info on it

It’s a fused clapton of unknown metal. Mine lasted a good long time. Gunks up a little bit fast, but it dry burns fine. I treated it like kanthal

 

[stormjib]

I have always read that as 4 full wraps, or 4/5, depending on what direction your legs go. If you can't get the exact resistance you're after, it's not usually a big deal, although you could also use a different gauge of wire. I would just experiment with both 4 and 5 wrap builds to see which I prefer.

 

[Llamasquito]

Thanks guys, you are the best

 

[Baditude]

... but couple of times when i tried wicking and got to vaping it was cold on the other side of driptip and warm on the other side, what caused that to happen?

No one has attempted to answer the warm/cold drip tip?

If I'm understanding correctly, the mouth end of the drip tip stays cool but the connected end gets warm? Although all of the metal drip tips that I have used have been either warm or cool (one or the other), my guess is the end that is warm is closest to the tank and heating coil. Makes sense that the heat generated by the coil could transfer heat to your mouthpiece, no? As for the other end remaining cool, does your driptip have a delrin tip (delrin does not transfer heat) or made of two different materials?

 

[Letitia]

When first starting out with rtas I just tried several different coil types (wraps, diameter, single & multi wire, etc) and coil placement. I pretty much ignored resistance and wattage until I found some good for me tasty vapes that weren't too hot. Then I started building based on those preferences.

 

[Llamasquito]

No one has attempted to answer the warm/cold drip tip?

If I'm understanding correctly, the mouth end of the drip tip stays cool but the connected end gets warm? Although all of the metal drip tips that I have used have been either warm or cool (one or the other), my guess is the end that is warm is closest to the tank and heating coil. Makes sense that the heat generated by the coil could transfer heat to your mouthpiece, no? As for the other end remaining cool, does your driptip have a delrin tip (delrin does not transfer heat) or made of two different materials?

I meant when i take a drag, its half warm half cold vapor, if that makes sense, sorry english is not my main language

Edit: like, left half is cold vapor and right is warm vapor.
Hard to explain lol

 

[Letitia]

I meant when i take a drag, its half warm half cold vapor, if that makes sense, sorry english is not my main language

Edit: like, left half is cold vapor and right is warm vapor.
Hard to explain lol

Sounds like coil placement issue. Try raising or lowering the coil so air can get under the coil as well as.

 

[Llamasquito]

Sounds like coil placement issue. Try raising or lowering the coil so air can get under the coil as well as.

Okay, ill check it

 

[bombastinator]

I meant when i take a drag, its half warm half cold vapor, if that makes sense, sorry english is not my main language

Edit: like, left half is cold vapor and right is warm vapor.
Hard to explain lol

I suspect that is happening in your mouth rather than the atomizer.

 

[vapdivrr]

I meant when i take a drag, its half warm half cold vapor, if that makes sense, sorry english is not my main language

Edit: like, left half is cold vapor and right is warm vapor.
Hard to explain lol

I seen alot of posts, but this is a first.. usually all the vapor mixes together and becomes one temp if I had to guess. Maybe like you said, it's hard to explain , but it seems like I'm reading it as if perhaps your outside and a cold wind is hitting only one side of your tank, then maybe the vapor on that side of tank & drip tip might be a bit cooler then the other side.....

 

[Diver9543]

Funny, you have welcomed me atleast 3 time past 2 months give or take
Appreciate your kindness

I thought I was still in the New Members Forum. Problems Abound in my little world.

 

[entropy1049]

I’d also make sure that my circuit connection points were all solid. Also check symmetry of my coils in terms of placement...