Kayfun lite and rebuilding

[Vapmad]

I have just recently moved into the Mech mod world...after months of Ego Pen styles. I am using A kayfun Lite. I use a 32 gauge with a 6/7 wrap and cotton wick.
Being a mod newbie...any suggestions?
Obviously I want to get the best vape possible, both in taste and vapor.

 

[plumb4u2]

what ohms does that coil give you?

I prefer 28g at 10 wraps which gives me 1.4 ohms

 

[Baditude]

I use 30g kanthal 5/6 wraps for a 1.5 ohm micro coil and organic cotton. I use a drill bit or micro screwdriver to wrap my coil.

If you don't already have one, you need to get an ohm reader or a digital multimeter to read the resistance of your coil.

Ohm's Law Calculator - Always use 4.2 for the voltage. Current will be what the coil will draw from the battery in amps. Your coils must not pull more amps from the battery than its continuous discharge rate in amps.

You should be using a high drain battery:

Battery Basics for Mods - list of batteries with their amp limits

Mechanical Mod Proper Usage Guide

 

[Vapmad]

Much thanks for the input. I have friends who have been into the mech mod for a bit. So when I made the move, I relied on their experience I and did purchase IMR High Drain batteries.

I know I do need to get an ohm meter.

 

[bFolk]

I really shoot to be between 1.2-1.6 in my Kayfun.

I tried the "Double Barrel" setup for a day or so in it, but got worried that it was getting too hot in there. (afraid to melt the gaskets inside)

Also, I do setup my coil/wick at a 45 degree angle between the screws. Not sure if it makes a ton of difference, but I feel like I don't get dry hits when it's setup that way!

 

[Equilibrium]

I use 28g wire - 8 wraps on a 5/32" drill bit and get 1.0 - 1.13 ohms

 

[Vapmad]

I do appreciate the input. But please excuse my ignorance here. I really don't understand the entire relationship between the gauge, the number of wraps, ohms and how all that pertains to the vape I will get. I am very new to RBA thing and trying to understand.

 

[Vapmad]

What I really need is a basic RBA for Dummies.

 

[BeRight]

You might check out Rip Trippers YouTube - he covers ohms, wire gauge, wraps for beginners.

My favorite super safe build, has been posted many times, is ala Rip Trippers: 28 gauge kanthal, 5/64th drill bit, 11 wraps tight micro coil = 1.5 ohms and works for me at just 8 watts.

 

[fropit]

i do the double barrel 10 wraps per coil and that gives me 1.4 to 1.6 ohms,great flavor and clouds of vapor i love it.
vape on

 

[anthonyjl]

i do the double barrel 10 wraps per coil and that gives me 1.4 to 1.6 ohms,great flavor and clouds of vapor i love it.
vape on

I've been temped to try the double barrel just for the heck of it. I currently use 32 ga with 10 wraps on the 5/64th DB which is a nice vape with nice flavor.

Do you own a clone or the real deal? I have the Hcigar 3.1, well make that 2 of them as of today! I love it but I don't want to damage the device or melt the insulators.

 

[plumb4u2]

vapmad,
I understand you are new to using an RBA and that's great but you really need to research ohms and coil building before you jump in and do something that could potentially harm you

NEVER and I repeat NEVER just build a coil, throw it in a RBA and just assume you're good to go

I personally have built many coils but have never used one without first checking its resistance

 

[Vapmad]

Baditude, much thanks for that video. I am on my 2nd week with the Kayfun. Built several coils. All worked but not that great. The one I built after watching is performing awesome!

Thanks everyone for the input and advise.