Micro Coils to increase Vapor, flavor & TH
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For all of you micro coil guys and gals-
This may be old news, but I just got some 3mm "hollow" ekowool wick in the mail today and it was a bit thick for the genesis I planned on using it with. Cut a length to see if I could knock down the diameter a tad, and found these in the center:
Seems like these would be good for anyone using silica with micro coils?
This may be old news, but I just got some 3mm "hollow" ekowool wick in the mail today and it was a bit thick for the genesis I planned on using it with. Cut a length to see if I could knock down the diameter a tad, and found these in the center:
Seems like these would be good for anyone using silica with micro coils?
It was not pertinent to the thread. Furthermore, it was self-serving (or perhaps, self denigrating). But I'll pop it up for, ohhhhhh, one minute, just for you Stats
. . . . . . ok, minutes up
. . . . . . ok, minutes up
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It takes 3 of those to properly wick a 1/16" micro
Stack 3, bend a piece of wire around the middle, feed the wire so the strands fold in half and manhandle through the coil.
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I need to stop clicking this thread. Don't have an RDA. Sold my only RBA. Awaiting my next RBA (Kayfun Lite). But - I've got 28g, 30g, 32g, 0.8 ribbon, 1/16" bit, 1mm ekowool, Super-X-approved cotton, and even some 2mm Twik ekowool (cotton core) all waiting. I'm probably going to end up making a couple dozen micro- and mini- coils in the first week just to find out what combination(s) I like...
There are two versions of Ecowool 3 mm, one with threads in the middle and one without. Same with some other sizes of Ecowool also.
Yup, I have 3mm Ekowool & mine doesn't have all those strands in the center.
Man! that's quite the build! Details? is that one of those "figure eight" duals? What are you at there, gdeal? . . . . 0.4Ω . . . ?
And how did you wrap it? Crowbar?
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I would like to start by thanking super_x_drifter, statistic, pdib, and the many others that posting information in this thread. With your help i have experienced my best vape to date using a micro coil. Currently using a igo-w with a single 1/16" 28g 12 wraps ~1.5Ohm and it is great! I also have a KTS+ with a A6 mini dual coil 30g 1/16" 10 wrap(maybe 11) @ .7Ohm that is a ridiculous thick vapor producer.
For those looking for a easy way to twist wire without a drill, Harbor freight has these http://www.harborfreight.com/6-inch-safety-wire-twisting-pliers-45340.html
They clamp on the wire and lock in place, making it easy to twist with. I prefer to use these over my drill for twisting wire.
I haven't logged on in over a year but had to say thanks, now I'm going back to hiding before someone gives me the "you need a reo" talk.
For those looking for a easy way to twist wire without a drill, Harbor freight has these http://www.harborfreight.com/6-inch-safety-wire-twisting-pliers-45340.html
They clamp on the wire and lock in place, making it easy to twist with. I prefer to use these over my drill for twisting wire.
I haven't logged on in over a year but had to say thanks, now I'm going back to hiding before someone gives me the "you need a reo" talk.
Gave it a quick shot on the IGO- 30g wrapped a bunch of times around something of some diameter (I didn't even plan on it- just happened) 1.4ohm
Got 4 strands through and it dries the silica pretty much instantly. I may have to read through this thread for some more info...
Got 4 strands through and it dries the silica pretty much instantly. I may have to read through this thread for some more info...
Yeah, didn't want to poo-poo the train of thought. silica doesn't work so good. Save the coil and stuff some shredded Q-tip in there!
edit: although that does look smaller in diameter than doc Supe's prescribed 1/16". Sterile cotton from a cotton ball or q-tip will keep up; but you might get better flavor from a slightly bigger diameter coil.
edit: although that does look smaller in diameter than doc Supe's prescribed 1/16". Sterile cotton from a cotton ball or q-tip will keep up; but you might get better flavor from a slightly bigger diameter coil.
The thread is getting long: so, brief summary. Wrap onto a 1/16" drill bit or 16 gauge needle. Wraps touching, crunch 'em. Long legs work great here, get that coil at least half-way to the rim of the deck (many go right to the rim). Air flow is important on these. Play with what you like. air going under increases TH and sharpness of flavor (acidity). Air going over the top has gentler flavor, but muted. Right in the mid-coil is popular.
That diameter looks tiny, too small for silica. I've had great luck with German silica at a bigger diameter, not sure the exact size but it's about this big..
You'll also want to have longer legs so the coil is next to the air-hole.
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To be honest, this is probably my second time ever in this thread so shame on me for the suggestion of silica- I probably would have known better had I been more in touch with you crazy micro kids LOL....
The thought to post here just occurred to me when I saw how tiny the threads were.
Thanks for the tips! I will give some cotton a shot and see what happens! Always fun to try something new!
The thought to post here just occurred to me when I saw how tiny the threads were.
Thanks for the tips! I will give some cotton a shot and see what happens! Always fun to try something new!
Earlier in this thread I asked about a micro coil wrapped with ribbon wire, but nobody answered...
I can only assume that it hadn't been done, so....
It wasn't easy... the hardest part was mounting it... it really wanted to spread out. Then when heating and squishing it got a bit out of shape. I reinserted a needle and tweaked it back in as best as possible.
Vaping it now... some good vapor, but taste is a little metallic. Either that or I just made some really wrong flavors. I don't think that's it. I don't expect this coil will be installed long.
Oh yeah...its .8 or .9 ohms... I have a cruddy cheapo multi meter.
Comments welcomed
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I can only assume that it hadn't been done, so....
It wasn't easy... the hardest part was mounting it... it really wanted to spread out. Then when heating and squishing it got a bit out of shape. I reinserted a needle and tweaked it back in as best as possible.
Vaping it now... some good vapor, but taste is a little metallic. Either that or I just made some really wrong flavors. I don't think that's it. I don't expect this coil will be installed long.
Oh yeah...its .8 or .9 ohms... I have a cruddy cheapo multi meter.
Comments welcomed
Geo
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