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Hello and welcome to the forum Cloeee. Glad to have you here!
What type of tank/dripper/atomizer are you using on your mech mod? Do you have good safe-chemistry, high-drain batteries?
What type of tank/dripper/atomizer are you using on your mech mod? Do you have good safe-chemistry, high-drain batteries?
It's a Kamry K 100, clone though. I use a IGO-W atty with a 18650 sony Battery. I have another post about it, I have a few questions regarding it too.
I been vaping a few times or more but I didn't have my own. I would use my cousins sometimes. I'm really new but I learn a lot on Youtube lol.
What would you like to know? We can try and answer your questions.
I was wondering if it's safe to use a 24 gauge Kanthal Awg A1 wire on a 18650 and how many wraps? I still have to get a Ohms meter.
oops above my pay grade but I am sure someone else will know I have made a few coils with kanthal -was quite proud of myself
but I use a eleaf 20 Istick and if the coil is too low it won't fire the 50 watt was bought because I had trouble getting the coils to read higher -I finally did get it sort of sorted out -
k 100 is a mechanical it will low as you want depends more your battery and what you like Coil wrapping | Steam Engine | free vaping calculators
It really is important for you use an ohms reader before you start building. I don't have any experience with 24g, only 28-26g. There are many great apps out there to help you figure these out. I use Vapors Toolbox.
It's not safe to build if you don't have a way of measuring your build before you put it on a mech mod.
Are you using an authentic Sony VTC3/VTC4/VCT5 30A battery (not bought off Amazon or ebay)?
I try to never exceed 50% of the CDR (continuous discharge rating) of a fully charged battery (4.2v). So with a 30A battery, that would be 15A. This Ohm's Law Calculator tells me that a .28 ohm build is as low as I would want to use.
The reason that I place a 50% limit is because as a battery ages the mAh of the battery degrades, as the mAh degrades so does the batteries c rating (amp limit). So down the road, a 30A battery may only be a 15A battery.
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Since you are new to mech mods and rebuildables I highly recommend you spend some time with @Baditude (one of our resident battery/safety experts) and visit his blogs. You are now 100% in control of your own safety (and others around you). Make sure you purchase an ohm reader and a voltmeter or DMM so you can measure your builds, check for shorts and measure the remaining charge on your batteries.
Baditude's Blog - Table of Contents: The blogs that address battery safety, Ohm's Law, CDR (continuous discharge rating/Amps) and how they all work together are detailed below:
BATTERIES
Battery Basics for Mods: IMR or Protected ICR?
* Another essential read to understand which batteries are safe to use in mechanical and regulated mods. Includes a frequently updated list of recommended safe-chemistry, high-drain batteries with their specifications.
Purple Efest Batteries not as Advertised
* A cautionary blog that reveals that the purple Efest batteries may not have the specifications advertised. Also includes a commentary on "continuous discharge ratings" vs "pulse discharge ratings" of battery specs.
OHM'S LAW
Ohm's Law for Dummies (Vapers)
* My attempt at explaining Ohm's Law in layman terms and how it relates to vaping.
Explain it to the Dumb Noob: Ohm's Law Calculations
* As simple as it is to use, some people have a tough time grasping the concept. Warning: Includes graphic photos of mod explosions.
BATTERIES - WHERE TO BUY
Only buy batteries from a reputable supplier (not ebay or Amazon) as there are many counterfeit batteries being sold. Here are several reputable battery suppliers in the US.
* RTD Vapor
* Illumination Supply
* Lighthound
* Orbtronics
Yes I wouldn't start building without it, and no I didn't buy a battery online, I went to a Vape shop and they had the 18650 Sony battery. I guess I still have to do more research before building. Thanks for the feedback everyone! 
Are you wanting to sub ohm or be above 1.0 ohms. Sub ohm is clouding or big plumes of vapor or 1.0 ohms and above good for flavor. I tend to stay twords the sub ohms usually around .3 ohms. I use VTC4's bc i know i can trust them. I use a dual coil 8 wrap 24 awg kanthal a1 around a 1/3 drill bit. It usually hits around my target .3 ohms. To me anything worth doing is worth doing it right the first time so always use an ohm reader or a multi meter. Good luck, oh and check out riptrippers on youtube he has good build tutorials.
I agree with the "warning will robinson" type of messages. Even if you plan a high ohm build, things might not go as you expect. ALWAYS test it with an ohm meter before it touches the top of a mechanical mod... but don't let that deter you though.... Just work with the right gear... one thing a lot of those youtube videos don't show you, is them checking the ohms of the build.
Greetings Cloeee and Welcome to the ECF...............................Enjoy................................
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