How Tight Is Too Tight? (Coils for RBAs)

[Amirite]

Is it possible to wrap a coil too tight? Should the wick be able to slide freely inside the coil? Everything tests out between 1.8-2.4 ohms but the vapor production just isn't there. I've built over ten wicks since last Saturday and even though they are getting pretty, I'm not seeing the performance improve. Any tips for someone new to rba's? Using 1.5-3mm silica wicks and 32 gauge kanthal on Ody v2, Penelope and spheroids.

 

[DHumberson]

When I began I wrapped them too tight. You should be able to remove the wick from the coil if necessary. If you are using mesh for you wick wrapping a coil to tight can cause it to short out.

 

[Jerms]

Is it possible to wrap a coil too tight? Should the wick be able to slide freely inside the coil? Everything tests out between 1.8-2.4 ohms but the vapor production just isn't there. I've built over ten wicks since last Saturday and even though they are getting pretty, I'm not seeing the performance improve. Any tips for someone new to rba's? Using 1.5-3mm silica wicks and 32 gauge kanthal on Ody v2, Penelope and spheroids.

Yes, if you wrap a coil too tight on silica wick it chokes the wick prevents it from wicking. When I did one too tight on my dripping rba I was getting dry hits. If I'm doing just one strand, I wrap the wire around a nail to make a nice coil and thread the wick through. If I'm folding over the wick to use 2-4 strands I use a needle in between the wire and wick while wrapping since it makes it easier to wrap and insures enough wiggle room.

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[v8fd3s]

when i used a stem to keep the mesh stationary, i noticed i easily over tighten my coils. the result was similar to dry burns with a full tank. either its not wicking or its just burning on the spot.