Good, first wire
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Can't leave subjectivity at the door--all mileages vary here.
I use 30ga because it's easier for me to work with. I have to use more wire than if I had used 32, but the tradeoff is worth it to me.
I use 30ga because it's easier for me to work with. I have to use more wire than if I had used 32, but the tradeoff is worth it to me.
If the wire is too thin there's less surface area in contact with the wick. This is why different coils can vape differently at the same watts. If there's less surface area the power is more concentrated and there's more chance of scorching the liquid. I use 30G myself and find it works well. Ribbon might work even better.
30 or 28, depending on what I am shooting for. I like 1.7ish ohms because I enjoy vaping at 8 watts. Works on a mod well. Just my two cents. Good luck and have fun!
I like 32. I mainly use VV/VW devices and 32 is good to get resistance above 2 ohms. 32 is strong enough that I don't break it when I pull it tight.
32g will give you more in the 1.8-2.2Ω range than 30g will* unless you go with more wraps on the 30g, which will take longer to heat up. but the thicker wires are easier to wrap then the higher gauge wires.
*this is with 4-6 wraps on a 2.5mm diameter wick. however ive got gennys set up with 32 that are 1.2 and 1.3Ω. this is with 3 wraps. so, it really just depends on how many wraps you use.
also, if you want to decrease the resistance of your wire, you can run two equal-length strands parallel to each other to create the effect of thicker wire. or you can twist two strands to the same effect.
*this is with 4-6 wraps on a 2.5mm diameter wick. however ive got gennys set up with 32 that are 1.2 and 1.3Ω. this is with 3 wraps. so, it really just depends on how many wraps you use.
also, if you want to decrease the resistance of your wire, you can run two equal-length strands parallel to each other to create the effect of thicker wire. or you can twist two strands to the same effect.
Thank you everyone for your input!
Ugh, should should have known that flat wire isn't measured in gauges. How do I tell what I may need/want?
cg
Ugh, should should have known that flat wire isn't measured in gauges. How do I tell what I may need/want?
cg
I haven't tried the flat wire, but have heard it's harder to work with. I vape 1-1.3 ohm. started with 32 then got some 30 and I think I liked the 32 better because it was hotter at the same resistance and I don't want to go sub-ohm.
There's a conversion chart.
http://www.temcoindustrialpower.com/product_selection.html?p=flat_ribbon_kanthal
Don't know about mesh, but I just get cotton balls at the nearest pharmacy or dollar store
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