I was wondering if it's possible to put a dual coil helios build on my sigelei zmax v3? My local B&M will be getting helios clones in soon and I really want to get into dripping. But since I'm not ready for sub-ohming and mech mods, can I do it on a regulated mod. Not sure how dual coils work, but can I do a single micro-coil and cotton build on the helios? What are some RDAs for beginners that you guys would suggest?
Helios on a regulated mod...
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While it might not be ideal, you CAN run a single coil on a helios, so yes you could easily run it on a regulated mod. And if you ever wanted to try dual coils you would already have an atty do do so. It might not be a bad idea at all to just pick up a helios.
If you haven't seen it yet, kidneypuncher also has a helios clone to which you can add an additional ring with only one slot so that it's optimized for single coils.. just a thought
If you haven't seen it yet, kidneypuncher also has a helios clone to which you can add an additional ring with only one slot so that it's optimized for single coils.. just a thought
The "style" of coil or coils isn't relevant - what is relevant is the net resistance. I don't own a Zmax, so... reading the specs, a Zmax has a microprocessor limited 4 amp, 15 watt, 6 volt limit. It also has a resistance lower limit... although I can't tell you exactly what that is, I'd guess around 1.2Ω~1.3Ω.
So... do the math. Juggling the numbers from a amps/volts direction, 4 amps/6volts permits a 1.5Ω resistance. Juggle it from the watts/amps direction and you get just shy of 1.0Ω. A pair of 3.0Ω (probably 30ga) coils will get you to 1.5Ω - a pair of 28 ga. 2.0Ω coils will get you to 1.0Ω... but it may not fire depending on the lower resistance limit.
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Not at all! I have a zmax v3 as well, and it won't fire anything under 1.3 ohms. However, if you get something like a 32 gauge kanthal you could pretty easily build two 3 ohm coils and run them in parallel to end up at 1.5 ohms, which is well within the zmax's limit.
I recently built a dual coil setup in my fatty v2, which has a much smaller deck than the helios, and you have to trap wire under the screw heads. It metered out to 1 ohm and was actually fairly easy to build (ran it on a mech). I can imagine it would be easier to build it on a helios at a higher resistance. I actually have one of the kidneypuncher clones in the mail, I should have it tomorrow. If you would like I can post back after I get a build on it
I recently built a dual coil setup in my fatty v2, which has a much smaller deck than the helios, and you have to trap wire under the screw heads. It metered out to 1 ohm and was actually fairly easy to build (ran it on a mech). I can imagine it would be easier to build it on a helios at a higher resistance. I actually have one of the kidneypuncher clones in the mail, I should have it tomorrow. If you would like I can post back after I get a build on it
I would very much like to see what kind of build you have in it, and if you are going to run it on a vv/vw setup how you did it. I have some 32g kanthal here and that's what I'll be using to build my coils with... local store says they'll have the helios clones somewhere between 1day and 1 week from now... doing as much learning as I can before then (and more probably after I try a setup).
The plan was actually to build around a 1 ohm coil and run it on a mech, I'm a bit more comfortable and experienced building in that range, but in the interest of helping you out, and because I'm curious, I'll throw a dual coild build in it for the zmax, see where I get. I should have some 30 gauge kanthal tomorrow with the helios so it'll be similar to what you would build, just a bit larger. I'll shoot for 1.5 ohms, take a few pictures and let you know how it vapes
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I just built this tonight for a thread that had a similar question. It's 32 gauge kanthal wrapped around a 5/64 drill bit for 12 wraps. Each coil is 3.8 ohms so the combined resistance is 1.9 ohms. I run it at 15 watts on a Chinese made vv/vw device and it turns out some pretty solid clouds and the flavor isn't too shabby.
I just tossed some cotton on real quick for test performance, that's why the wicks aren't so pretty.
i built a 1.5 ohm coils with twisted 28g kanthal and it took forever to heat up. so i ditched it and used a .9ohm and although it still takes a little bit to get going, it's working well. I also drilled out the air hole to just over 2mm and drilled the air controller to the same diameter. I just did it this morning so we'll see how it goes through the day.
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