Kanthol wire question

[Pinkfloydfan91]

Hey everyone. I want to start rebuilding single coils for my kanger tank and I was wondering what the best gauge wire to use would be. I want to build them between the 1.5-2.5 ohm range and saw a couple of videos on building micro coils. If anyone can offer any input that would be great. Thanks in advance!


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[MorpheusPA]

For resistance that high, 32 gauge is going to be called for in the Kanger. Probably. Some does depend on how you build the coil, but my 5/4 coils in my Kanger using 32 gauge come out at 1.8-2.0 ohms. A 6/5 coil lands somewhere around 2.1-2.4 ohms.

 

[Choc_Addic]

Either 30 or 32 will work.

Use "Vapor's tool box" on android.

Cheers

 

[Huckleberried]

32 or 30 gauge works great for the ohm range you're looking for.

5/64 drill bit 30g 8 wraps gives me about 2 ohms +/-, with 32g 5 wraps gives me 2.28 +/-

1/16 drill bit 30g 8 wraps = 1.8 +/-
1/16 drill bit 32g 6 wraps = 2.13 +/-

Play around with it, keep notes. The readings I get do go up or down a fraction. CHECK YOUR OHMS always.

 

[coalyard]

32 or 30 gauge works great for the ohm range you're looking for.

5/64 drill bit 30g 8 wraps gives me about 2 ohms +/-, with 32g 5 wraps gives me 2.28 +/-

1/16 drill bit 30g 8 wraps = 1.8 +/-
1/16 drill bit 32g 6 wraps = 2.13 +/-

Play around with it, keep notes. The readings I get do go up or down a fraction. CHECK YOUR OHMS always.

Right on information. I get 1.8ohm every time with a 30ga 8 wrap microcoil on a 16ga needle. I do mean every time, consistently. They work great wicked with cotton in a PT2. I have a spool of 32ga kanthal that I use to wind dual coils for my dripper when I want to get above 1.2ohm. 10 wraps on a 16ga needle for 2.8ohm, microcoil.

 

[keonee]

Here's a good thread on rebuilding coils -

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/reos-mods/446263-micro-coils-ohms-description.html

Good Luck to You.

 

[BeRight]

Just to add another choice: I use 28 gauge/ 11 wraps = 1.5 ohms 12 wraps probably 1.8 ohms.

This mico coil build works for me in all of my toppers from evod's to kayfun's.

Rip Trippers did a 12 wrap 28 gauge for pro tank's but 1. I am no Rip 2. I like the added clearance 3. I like 1.5 ohms for my diy juice and vape at 8 watts.

 

[Pinkfloydfan91]

Thanks a lot for the info everyone. I just wanted to make sure I had the right information before ordering


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[Taylor7617]

32 or 30 gauge works great for the ohm range you're looking for.

5/64 drill bit 30g 8 wraps gives me about 2 ohms +/-, with 32g 5 wraps gives me 2.28 +/-

1/16 drill bit 30g 8 wraps = 1.8 +/-
1/16 drill bit 32g 6 wraps = 2.13 +/-

Play around with it, keep notes. The readings I get do go up or down a fraction. CHECK YOUR OHMS always.

Right on information. I get 1.8ohm every time with a 30ga 8 wrap microcoil on a 16ga needle. I do mean every time, consistently. They work great wicked with cotton in a PT2. I have a spool of 32ga kanthal that I use to wind dual coils for my dripper when I want to get above 1.2ohm. 10 wraps on a 16ga needle for 2.8ohm, microcoil.

So...............based on this, is a 16ga Needle same size as a 1/16" bit ? Looks to be getting the same results. Asking, as I use a 1/16 bit on my PT builds bit but was looking to get a Leur Lock Needle so that its a bit easier (more to hang on to).

Wondering if anyone has used Nichrome 80 instead of Kanthal. I read somewhere that this may lead to a cleaner (or at least different) taste given it supposedly has less iron in the metal. Thoughts?

 

[RAMBOKNIFE]

Just to add another choice: I use 28 gauge/ 11 wraps = 1.5 ohms 12 wraps probably 1.8 ohms.

This mico coil build works for me in all of my toppers from evod's to kayfun's.

Rip Trippers did a 12 wrap 28 gauge for pro tank's but 1. I am no Rip 2. I like the added clearance 3. I like 1.5 ohms for my diy juice and vape at 8 watts.

Thank you for the Tip

 

[Huckleberried]

So...............based on this, is a 16ga Needle same size as a 1/16" bit ? Looks to be getting the same results. Asking, as I use a 1/16 bit on my PT builds bit but was looking to get a Leur Lock Needle so that its a bit easier (more to hang on to).

Wondering if anyone has used Nichrome 80 instead of Kanthal. I read somewhere that this may lead to a cleaner (or at least different) taste given it supposedly has less iron in the metal. Thoughts?

Holding them side by side, I couldn't tell. Measuring them, the 1/16 measured at exactly 1mm. The 16 gauge Leur Lock measure the slightest bit bigger. Tiny amount.

I haven't used Nichrome, so I'm hoping someone will chime in with that answer. It's a good question.

 

[Gonzi]

I like the flavor and the durability of Kanthal better than nichrome. I use 30 gauge for all my builds, and usually do 7-8 wraps of 30 gauge Kanthal on a 1/16" drill bit, and it meters between 1.6-1.8 everytime.