Lemo2 original coil

[vaper1960]

I have three Lemo2 RTAs (one I have been using... the other two still brand new) Anyway, when I got the first one, did lots of research... learned all the common issues ect) I really like it (even though I have had some ups and downs with it)
That's not my question. It came with a pre-mounted coil (I removed it and put my own coil that I made in it) The reason I didn't try the original coil is I found out the earlier ones had a Nickel coil (Ni200) and wasn't interested in that. Then they switched to either Kanthal or Nichrome (Ni80) That's the catch... which one do I have? I still have no interest in Nickel (Ni200) and I don't use TC (temp control) I'm about to try another one and considering trying the installed coil. Can I tell what material the coil is by using a magnet? Am I correct that Nickel and/or Nichrome will not stick to a magnet and Kanthal will? On a sidenote... I also assume Stainless steel will stick to a magnet (even though that doesn't apply to this question)

 

[vaper1960]

So it seems I did save the original coil from my Lemo2. It does not stick to a magnet. Also (If I understand correctly, Nickel is very soft... this feels firm and springy) Now I am clueless.

 

[UncLeJunkLe]

You have to measure the inner diameter of the coil and the gauge of the wire and count the # of wraps. Then go to Steam-engine.org and screw around with it until you find a match.

I don't believe it's ni200, that's the wire it shipped with, not the coil (but I could be wrong). In later runs they included 2 types of wire.

 

[UncLeJunkLe]

Give me a sec and I'll check for you. I have Lemos from both first run and 2nd+ run.

 

[UncLeJunkLe]

2nd+ run lemo's mounted coil is 3mm ID, 6/7 wraps, 0.5 ohms, about 24 or 25 AWG

This seems to indicate Nichrome 80.

 

[UncLeJunkLe]

It seems 1st run's mounted coil is the same. NI80

 

[vaper1960]

2nd+ run lemo's mounted coil is 3mm ID, 6/7 wraps, 0.5 ohms, about 24 or 25 AWG

This seems to indicate Nichrome 80.

Thanks UJ... that does sound about right. Maybe I was confused and the extra wire (I forgot about that) was Nickel (Ni200)
I'm fine with Nichrome so will give it a try.

 

[ShowMeTwice]

Simple 2 second search found...

eleafworld.com - faq,questions,eleaf,ismoka,istick,melo,lemo

What are the guages and materials of the coils adopted in Lemo/Lemo2/Lemo Drop?

A: The guage of coil of Lemo/Lemo drop is 26, and both coils are made of Kanthal.

The Lemo 2 comes with two different coils: Kanthal coil and Nickel 200 coil. The guage of kanthal coil is 24 and the Nickel 200 coil is 26.

 

[UncLeJunkLe]

A: The guage of coil of Lemo/Lemo drop is 26, and both coils are made of Kanthal.

Can't really go by what these vape manufacturer's say though.

If it were 26g Kanthal at 3mm ID and 0.5 ohms then it would only be 3/4 wraps.

It's definitely 6/7 wraps.

 

[ShowMeTwice]

Lemo 2 coil builds

 

[UncLeJunkLe]

Neither of the stock mounted coils on my lemos 2s (1st run or 2nd+ run) are magnetic.

So given my measurements and what Steam Engine tells, all points to Nichrome 80 (or something close to it lol).

Measure the wire again and it's like 24.5g since it measures 0.47-0.48 on my calipers, that's why I said 24g or 25g earlier. It's Chinese wire and this is eleaf.

So NI80 is still my verdict on the 2 tanks I checked. 24.5 AWG

 

[ShowMeTwice]

More info.
Lemo 2 coil issues PLEASE HELP!!

Page 2, last post...
The wire that comes with lemo2 is ni200. Need a TC mod for it to fire up. The installed coil from factory is reg kanthal 26ga

Page 1 ECF member Suprtrkr said...

I have a Lemo2, and I know what it came with from the factory (.55 Ohm Kanthal contact coil, I didn't measure but prob 24 or 26 ga wire, 3mm-ish mandrel).

 

[ShowMeTwice]

All things Lemo 2 in the big L2 thread.

Eleaf Lemo II

I do have new boxed L2’s somewhere in my stash. Too lazy to dig one out.

 

[vaper1960]

The Lemo 2 comes with two different coils: Kanthal coil and Nickel 200 coil. The guage of kanthal coil is 24 and the Nickel 200 coil is 26.

This appears to be 26 ga. Nobody answered my question about different metals sticking to a magnet (I will go test one of my kanthal coils right now)

 

[UncLeJunkLe]

None of my coils stick to a magnet (indicating not kanthal but likely NI80 given all science above), but I cannot prove the non-magnetism as I would need to be able to take video, which I cannot do. Not to mention I have no reason to be lying to anyone.

All I can do is leave you with these 2 pics...

Measurements. See the #s, count the wraps. Check against Steam Engine.

And here are 5 of my unused 7 Lemos 2 atties. Count the wraps...

You decide.

Ni80

Kanthal A1

However, no one can tell you what you have as the thread posted above is proof that they'll stick whatever they want in these things according to what they have on hand and/or what is cheapest at the time.

 

[ShowMeTwice]

More info...

Anyone know what kind of wire comes with lemo 2? : electronic_cigarette

“It is indeed 24g Nichrome 80 that comes in the bag. The coil on the deck is 24g kanthal. Because magnets.”

 

[ShowMeTwice]

Bottom line... who knows?

Why does this even matter?

Dang, just roll up a freakin’ coil and be done with it.

 

[vaper1960]

I did check one of my Kanthal coils (Aspire) and it does stick to a magnet, so at least I am sure this Lemo2 coil is not Kanthal.
I was going to re-do my RTA anyway, so just out of curiosity, will mount the coil and see what the resistance reads.
I didn't mean to start a "knowledge war" folks... but since several of us are interested, might as well solve this mystery.
My original point was that I read (possibly in that super long thread) that the coil material changed sometime during production so who knows. I might just go ahead and dig out one of my extra (new in box) ones too. Seems like it had a pre-installed coil and also some extra loose wire (but my memory isn't so good)

 

[ShowMeTwice]

I didn't mean to start a "knowledge war" folks.

There is no knowledge war.

You asked for information.

UJ and I gave you the info we had and were able to find. Simple.

Good luck.