How long does your rebuildables last?

[rogergendron1]

I use 26 and 24 guage kanthal wire....
Now an 8 wrap of 24 g will last FOREVER, yep once u get a perfect coil ... it should last forever granted you dont bend or damage it physicaly.

There is no reason at all a 24 g wire wrap should (whear out) lol.

It stays there and works just fine as long as you dont mess with it.

All you need to do is swap cotton every other day and dry burn it clean and give it a quick rinse.

I have been useing the same 24g .4 ohm coil for 3+ months now and it works the same as day one. All i do is pull the cotton, dy burn, rinse, dry burn, rinse, and rewick.

The only reason to make a new coil would be if you want a new resistance.

 

[tj99959]

a coil lasting two months would definitely be something i'm interested in!! Wow! I was looking into the kanger tank, but it just seemed easier (from the video i watched) to rebuild the BVC on the mini. However, that's why i wanted to ask first....so maybe kanger is the way to go?!!


Bunnykiller, i haven't heard of that brand...but i'm still such a noob...it's not surprising! lol Thank you and i'll check it out!

The coil in my kayfun is over a year old, and used every day.
The coils in my RDAs are about 3 months old.

Coil life is mostly influenced by the liquids used. I DIY a hazelnut/caramel/chocolate flavor that I call "coil killer". (tastes like a Butterfinger candy bar)

 

[93gc40]

Wicks last anywhere from 1 tank (2.5ml) to 10 tanks. Depends on juice. Never have had a coil fail. I have ruined a few rewicking. Generally I redo the coils every few days, just because I decide to try something else.

 

[jleeper]

Ok, i'm seriously doing research on rebuilding the 1.8 BVC coils on my nautilus mini. I seen a video by Rip Trippers where he showed how and it looked fairly easy.

I just got a Lemo rebuildable tank after using a Nautilus Mini for a few months. I really wouldn't bother with rebuilding the Nautilus coils, the Lemo is just such a better experience. And while I think the Lemo is probably about the easiest to build on RTA out there right now, if the Lemo costs more than you want to spend, go with one of the Kayfun, Orchid, etc. clone.

 

[Robino1]

I had two coils (two kayfuns) both made this last September. One just died. A leg broke The other is still going.
I expect this new coil to last months.

This is the only reason I got into rebuildable coils. I like that the coil lasts a VERY long time and all I have to do is take the old wick out, dry burn, re-wick and I'm ready to go again.

I should mention, I resisted for a very long time. I did a ton of research and watching to see what people thought of the device after the initial honeymoon period was over. When there were still major thumbs up, even after they had had it for months, then I started to think about actually getting one.

I truly hate building coils. I don't like that tiny work and get all frustrated. With a coiling gizmo, of any kind, it makes it a ton easier. At least with the coils lasting forever, it seems anyway, I don't have to make them but once or twice a year.

If you go that route, visit all the threads that deal with the ones that you are looking at to get. Pay attention to any frustration with the device, or lack of frustration. Also, you will see that if there are problems that people are correcting on their own (such as drilling out air holes etc.) and if you are willing to do that or not. You will be aware of what needs to be done if you go that route.

There are good devices that are pretty much good right out of the box. And there are ones that are very good after a bit of fiddling. Those threads will let you know either way.

Good luck and a bit of research ahead of you

 

[DEAc23]

I've only been building my own coils for a month or two, but they are amazing, and completely worth the effort IMO.

I started out rebuilding the Kanger Protank 2 coils, and they were a bit of a hassle, but gave an amazing vape once I got them set-up. After that I started using an EHPro Kayfun Lite Plus, and now I highly doubt I will ever buy a non-rebuildable atty again. As for coil life, like I said I've only been rebuilding for a month or two, so I can't really say how long they last, since I'm still using the first coils I put in my two KFL+'s However I'm guessing I will replace them long before they actually need replacing, since I want to experiment with different gauges, coil diameters, and resistances


So like others mentioned, I would definitely recommend getting a Kayfun (or some other RTA), some Kanthal (28 or 30 gauge is what I use), and some Koh Gen Do organic cotton, as it will definitely be worth the money once you get it all figured out. Oh and watch a ton of YouTube videos

 

[Jovey]

After reading through the very informative replies, i'm amazed that Kayfun is winning out on the rebuildabe atty. Only because i've read such high reviews on the Kanger subtank mini, but maybe that's for sub ohms only?! I'm also amazed that most of you are getting weeks and months out of your coils....oh wow, that sounds like vape heaven to me right now!!!!

I've been vaping mostly on my nautilus mini and i've either had the worst luck when it comes to flooding or something is seriously wrong with my tank. I just can't deal with the issues anymore nor can i afford to go on a buying spree to test out this tank and that tank, etc. So yeah, i definitely have to get into rebuilding and it looks like i'm not going to attempt rebuilding the BVC's....they probably wouldn't last long anyways considering what many of you are saying.

So two thumbs up to each of you for giving me your advice and experience with rebuildables, i'm guessing (from what i've read on this thread) none of you have issues with flooding like you would have with the stock coils? And to show you how bad my coils have been flooding out, i've went through 3 15ml bottles of juice in a week and i've actually NOT been chain vaping because i got nauseated from so much juice backing up through the upper hardware and coating my mouth...Blahhhhh! It's been literally gushing out and no matter what i do, i still don't have any luck....from taking tank apart, cleaning, checking rubber seals, tightening etc and the list goes on, i'm just sooooo DONE with stock coils!!

Now i need to decide what kind of tank is the best to start out with rebuilding 1.8 coils on and gather supplies. Don't think i will need an Ohm reader since my MVP 2.0 does that for me.

A huge thank you to each of you and i pray i have as good of luck with coil building as ya'll have. Oh...and NO more flooding either!

 

[BigEgo]

klynnn, thanks for the link to the video....will watch it shortly!


Light Seeker, so i'm guessing you do rebuild the aspire BVC's? I'm amazed at the price difference and how cheap rebuilding is, by your estimations that would save me a ton of money!! Yeah, i can't afford buying these coils any longer when half of them don't even work properly...especially since once i learn to rebuild like you have, i'll end up with a better vape anyways. HUGE plus! Curious what gage of kanthal you use...29?

You can buy a 100 ft. spool of wire for about $8. You can buy a bag of Japanese cotton that will last you years for about $15. All you need from there are wire cutters, scissors, a little phillip's head screwdriver, ceramic tweezers, and a few drill bits of varying sizes (for wrapping the coil).

Wrap the coil on the bit (usually 2mm or so).
Put it in the RBA and screw it down.
Adjust the coil to make sure it is positioned properly and not shorting on any metal.
Put the coil on an ohm meter (or a mod with an ohm meter) to be sure your resistance is where you want it.
Dry fire it to make sure it works.
While it's hot use the tweezers to squeeze the coil until I begins glowing evenly from the inside out. (Be careful doing this on mechs, don't squeeze while firing).
Insert cotton into the coil
Trim cotton to proper length (experience will guide you more than anything on this).
Prime the cotton with juice.
Put the RBA together and fill it (if it's a tank).
Vape.

You can rebuild stock heads if you want, but I say just go out and get a subtank mini and use the RBA section. You don't have to build subohm if you don't want. 1-1.5 ohm is perfectly doable and will provide a similar vape to your nautilus.

If you are a mouth to lung hitter, then go get a Kayfun Lite clone from FT for $12.

 

[Jovey]

You can buy a 100 ft. spool of wire for about $8. You can buy a bag of Japanese cotton that will last you years for about $15. All you need from there are wire cutters, scissors, a little phillip's head screwdriver, ceramic tweezers, and a few drill bits of varying sizes (for wrapping the coil).

Wrap the coil on the bit (usually 2mm or so).
Put it in the RBA and screw it down.
Adjust the coil to make sure it is positioned properly and not shorting on any metal.
Put the coil on an ohm meter (or a mod with an ohm meter) to be sure your resistance is where you want it.
Dry fire it to make sure it works.
While it's hot use the tweezers to squeeze the coil until I begins glowing evenly from the inside out. (Be careful doing this on mechs, don't squeeze while firing).
Insert cotton into the coil
Trim cotton to proper length (experience will guide you more than anything on this).
Prime the cotton with juice.
Put the RBA together and fill it (if it's a tank).
Vape.

You can rebuild stock heads if you want, but I say just go out and get a subtank mini and use the RBA section. You don't have to build subohm if you don't want. 1-1.5 ohm is perfectly doable and will provide a similar vape to your nautilus.

If you are a mouth to lung hitter, then go get a Kayfun Lite clone from FT for $12.

Thank you BigEgo for the instructions....that makes it much easier for me to write down than sifting through this thread! As far as the size of coil i use, i've been using 1.8's, but that's all i've really experienced since starting to vape....so wouldn't know if i liked the 1.5's, willing to try though. But i was doing mouth to lung when i started vaping, but now i alternate between that and a straight lung hit. Depending on what my tank is doing at the time. HA

Great info and i'm copying & pasting it onto notepad so i'll have it handy when i place an order! Thanks again!

 

[BigEgo]

Thank you BigEgo for the instructions....that makes it much easier for me to write down than sifting through this thread! As far as the size of coil i use, i've been using 1.8's, but that's all i've really experienced since starting to vape....so wouldn't know if i liked the 1.5's, willing to try though. But i was doing mouth to lung when i started vaping, but now i alternate between that and a straight lung hit. Depending on what my tank is doing at the time. HA

Great info and i'm copying & pasting it onto notepad so i'll have it handy when i place an order! Thanks again!

You can just watch Phil do it. The build is at about 20 minutes. Standard Kayfun micro-coil build that carries over into most RTA's.

 

[Light Seeker]

After reading through the very informative replies, i'm amazed that Kayfun is winning out on the rebuildabe atty.

Be aware that kayfun v4's will suck your juice faster than a Chevy big block gulping gas!

If your in diy juice, no problems. I vape thru 8-10ml a day, double my other mods.

 

[jleeper]

I've been vaping mostly on my nautilus mini and i've either had the worst luck when it comes to flooding or something is seriously wrong with my tank. I just can't deal with the issues anymore nor can i afford to go on a buying spree to test out this tank and that tank, etc.

That doesn't jibe with my experience. My Nautilus Mini is great about not flooding and is generally a good tank, it's just that the Lemo has so much more flavor, and rebuilds very easily. Sorry you've had so much bad luck with your Nautilus.

 

[Thrasher]

Lightning vapes and temco are still the best places for wire. Averaging 10 bucks per 100 feet

Once I know I like sonething I usually splurge for the 250ft roll

 

[edyle]

Sorry Jovey, I don't have Aspire. Like I mentioned, rebuildable is prime importance to me in atomizer selection, the Aspire is a very good tank, but truly designed for replacables. I have a selection of different drippers, different genesis style tanks, & quite a few kayfuns with a Lemo & erl clone coming from China in the vapemail.
Rebuildable is very cheap, same as diy juice ... And neither is rocket science nor requires voodoo & magic (well, genesis tanks with foil wicks do require some voodoo sometimes [emoji1] ). Fyi, I use 28g kanthal 99% of the time.

foil wicks!! wow! never thought of that .................. fascinating idea

 

[CMD-Ky]

I have a dual coiled Odin on a REO at 0.7 ohms. It has been in use about three weeks and over 200 ml of juice. I use ReadyXWick, rinse, burn and fire it up again.

 

[Jovey]

You can just watch Phil do it. The build is at about 20 minutes. Standard Kayfun micro-coil build that carries over into most RTA's.

Funny i just jumped back over here after watching a video by him on the Taifun's. Someone else mentioned those tanks, so i was curious as to what it looked like, etc. I enjoy watching his videos...he's not way out there in regards to acting like he's on {Other Stuff} or something! lol Will have to jump back over to youtube and watch the one you mentioned....so thank you for letting me know he had one specifically for the Kayfun....but like Light Seeker stated, they must suck up the juice, so i'm kinda looking for a tank that goes a bit easy on it.

i know my nautilus mini is an ejuiceholic! ha

 

[Jovey]

That doesn't jibe with my experience. My Nautilus Mini is great about not flooding and is generally a good tank, it's just that the Lemo has so much more flavor, and rebuilds very easily. Sorry you've had so much bad luck with your Nautilus.

Actually, my mini was doing heavenly until Aspire came out with the larger hole BVC's and ever since then, i've had major issues with flooding. However, a sweet lady here sent me a PIF gift with some older BVC's to help me get through until i decided what i needed to do and to help me out. But the new one's not only suck up the juice really quick, but they flood VERY easily! Glad you're not having any problems...so far!

Thrasher, oh cool...i will definitely check out that website then...thank ya!

CMD Ky, hello neighbor and yes, i read about that site on another read and bookmarked it. Thanks for reminding me about the premade wicks!

 

[edyle]

Funny i just jumped back over here after watching a video by him on the Taifun's. Someone else mentioned those tanks, so i was curious as to what it looked like, etc. I enjoy watching his videos...he's not way out there in regards to acting like he's on {Other Stuff} or something! lol Will have to jump back over to youtube and watch the one you mentioned....so thank you for letting me know he had one specifically for the Kayfun....but like Light Seeker stated, they must suck up the juice, so i'm kinda looking for a tank that goes a bit easy on it.

i know my nautilus mini is an ejuiceholic! ha

In theory how much juice gets sucked up is strictly proportional to the wattage you vape at.
The wattage you vape at is going to depend on the coil; a tiny thinwire coil will operate at low wattage; a thickwire quadcoil will take more power just to get warm.

 

[Jovey]

In theory how much juice gets sucked up is strictly proportional to the wattage you vape at.
The wattage you vape at is going to depend on the coil; a tiny thinwire coil will operate at low wattage; a thickwire quadcoil will take more power just to get warm.

I agree, however....if the coil isn't wicking properly and/or flooding constantly (which is true in my case), it was drinking up my ejuice very quickly....no matter what wattage or volts i had it set at. But you're correct....which i've heard that people who like sub ohms (below 1.0) tend to go through juice alot quicker.