I was bending my wires too but maybe not in the order you described or maybe I'm pulling on the wires just not bending. I'll try your directions next time I change coils. Thanks for the response.
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The key, I think, is to keep the wire(s) tense and the coil up and in place until the end. Sounds harder than it actually is. My biggest pain was to find a rod that perfectly fits the holes in the OCC head. I have yet to find one (I settled for ”close enough”).
The key, I think, is to keep the wire(s) tense and the coil up and in place until the end. Sounds harder than it actually is. My biggest pain was to find a rod that perfectly fits the holes in the OCC head. I have yet to find one (I settled for ”close enough”).
Are you making an NR-R-NR coil? I've heard that it's not a good idea to just use plain resistance wire when rebuilding these, but it's been mostly speculation and a few anecdotal accounts.
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The key, I think, is to keep the wire(s) tense and the coil up and in place until the end. Sounds harder than it actually is. My biggest pain was to find a rod that perfectly fits the holes in the OCC head. I have yet to find one (I settled for ”close enough”).
I use a 2.99mm screw driver tight fit but it works
No. Regular Kanthal - as were my coils in their original setting. Albeit they may vary, I don't know about others. I've read that too, but I had no problems.
So I bent over backwards and bought this puppy ahead of schedule:
0.1 x 0.8 mm Kanthal ribbon, 18.5 Ω/m
5-6 wraps over a Ø 3.5 mm rod should give me what I want from it (over 1 Ω and a bigger surface than regular, round Kanthal).
Mainly for the RBA, but I may use it in the OCC too - I'll see about that.
No pending builds for the time being, I'll let you know when I'll start working with it.
Cheers!
0.1 x 0.8 mm Kanthal ribbon, 18.5 Ω/m
5-6 wraps over a Ø 3.5 mm rod should give me what I want from it (over 1 Ω and a bigger surface than regular, round Kanthal).
Mainly for the RBA, but I may use it in the OCC too - I'll see about that.
No pending builds for the time being, I'll let you know when I'll start working with it.
Cheers!
So I bent over backwards and bought this puppy ahead of schedule:
0.1 x 0.8 mm Kanthal ribbon, 18.5 Ω/m
5-6 wraps over a Ø 3.5 mm rod should give me what I want from it (over 1 Ω and a bigger surface than regular, round Kanthal).
Mainly for the RBA, but I may use it in the OCC too - I'll see about that.
No pending builds for the time being, I'll let you know when I'll start working with it.
Cheers!
I want to know how this works out for you. I'm more interested in cloud chucking over 1 ohm than building low, and with the surface area you'll be getting, it sounds promising
easy reach, less arm strain to mouth, cool to the mouth, no more hot tongue.
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Okay, so this was a test run - and nothing is perfect.
Sorry for the crappy photos.
This is the OCC coil with 6 wraps over a 3 mm pole:
A bit large and a pain to wick...
And this is what I got.
Next time I can (and will) easily lose one wrap, if not two.
It's perfectly functional and the vape gained in flavor as well as in density.
Better than I expected for an absolute first.
I did a test for the RBA too:
This is before ”grooming” - I arranged it OK. Resistance value is about 1.2 ohms. Haven't vaped on it yet, but this one too is fully functional.
In conclusion: Kanthal ribbon is way harder to work with compared to regular wire (tougher to get coils right, tougher to screw in, tougher to wick), but well worthed, in my opinion.
I have yet to try a ”rim coil”, but that would be much more difficult, so I'll stick to master ”normal ribbon coiling” first.
Cheers!
Sorry for the crappy photos.
This is the OCC coil with 6 wraps over a 3 mm pole:
A bit large and a pain to wick...
And this is what I got.
Next time I can (and will) easily lose one wrap, if not two.
It's perfectly functional and the vape gained in flavor as well as in density.
Better than I expected for an absolute first.
I did a test for the RBA too:
This is before ”grooming” - I arranged it OK. Resistance value is about 1.2 ohms. Haven't vaped on it yet, but this one too is fully functional.
In conclusion: Kanthal ribbon is way harder to work with compared to regular wire (tougher to get coils right, tougher to screw in, tougher to wick), but well worthed, in my opinion.
I have yet to try a ”rim coil”, but that would be much more difficult, so I'll stick to master ”normal ribbon coiling” first.
Cheers!
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Just ordered a second subtank mini from Sweet-Vapes since I like the one I have already so much. Also got two sets of the black o-rings in case the new one doesn't have any black spares.
Now I can rock one on both my ipv mini v2 and my istick 30w. Bliss is near. Best tank I've ever used so far. Don't think I'll ever use a regular clearo style device again and they are all being retired
Now I can rock one on both my ipv mini v2 and my istick 30w. Bliss is near. Best tank I've ever used so far. Don't think I'll ever use a regular clearo style device again and they are all being retired
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In the box, mine had black as the spares and I put them on immediately. Looks pretty sick with my black MVP 3
I bought a Nano today and mine came with the black spares! I kinda wish my Mini had come with the black ones as spares, too! I'm going to save putting the black ones on for when I wash it next...or if I get another one...then I can tell them apart...of course, I could always get a color pack and go from there...
My question is: why not combine the red O ring (or two) with a black O ring? Two-tone tank, anyone?I bought a Nano today and mine came with the black spares! I kinda wish my Mini had come with the black ones as spares, too! I'm going to save putting the black ones on for when I wash it next...or if I get another one...then I can tell them apart...of course, I could always get a color pack and go from there...
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My question is: why not combine the red O ring (or two) with a black O ring? Two-tone tank, anyone?
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Good idea! Who sells the colored o-rings? Anyone yet?
Confirming my laziness. I bought the Kanger cotton and rba coils pack. Comes with a big chunk of cotton and 20 coils. They read .8 ohms... for 7$ taxes in at a B&M, that's fine with me.
Using one now... love the rba for taste.
Using one now... love the rba for taste.
Just ordered a second subtank mini from Sweet-Vapes since I like the one I have already so much. Also got two sets of the black o-rings in case the new one doesn't have any black spares.
Now I can rock one on both my ipv mini v2 and my istick 30w. Bliss is near. Best tank I've ever used so far. Don't think I'll ever use a regular clearo style device again and they are all being retired
My Aerotanks have been retired as well. I bought a second Subtank for back up just in case. I don't want to have to go back to my old tanks if I don't have to. The only negative for me is that my juice consumption has doubled. But I can handle it.
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