My first wick/coil build for Vivi Nova

[danedaughtrey]

Hey everyone.
Last night I got real motivated to try it and I built a new wick/coil assembly for my Vivi Nova.
I know, the Vivi Nova is not technically a rebuildable, but Youtube suggests otherwise. So I tried it.
I can definitely tell it was my first time wrapping the coil. I used 2mm wick and 30ga kanthal. Ohms came out to around 2.7 which is much higher than what I normally buy ((1.8) I'm still waiting on my rba, so please forgive me still buying heads.)
The hit is a little weird and I'm not sure why, but I plan on attempting to make another one in my more preferred ohm range.
Also with the silica wick, it came twisted (???? best way I can describe it) and I unraveled it thinking 'this will pick up more eliquid!'
Not the case, flavor is a little weak and vapor productions is much less than a bought atty head.
The nicotine hit is definitely still there. I have never gotten light headed from vaping until I tried this.
Overall, I'm glad I at least tried it. I was even practicing some microcoils (Youtube makes it look so easy!) and I can't really use them yet.
Wish I could post pictures, but I'm haze gray and underway. Go Navy.

Thanks for all the information so far ECF goers.

 

[WileECoyote]

Could be because it is a higher resistance than what you are used to. Let us know what happens when you build something lower. I have been on shore duty for a year and a half now and am looking forward to getting back out to sea. Stay safe.

 

[TheReign]

It's the silica thats killing it, You need to try Organic cotton. The flavor boost is out of this world!

 

[mostlyclassics]

Also, danedaughtrey, are you using a variable voltage (or variable wattage) PV? With the higher resistance, you'll have to dial up the power somewhat to get equivalent hits.

 

[klynnn]

I have been rebuilding my novas for the last year. I am still using the tanks I bought way back then. I tend to like equip that is usable after a year or two. No wonder they changed them- they lost money. Isn't the us way to be disposable.

 

[danedaughtrey]

I've wanted to try using cotton, but since it was my first go I thought I'd just stick with the silica. I will update again if I do try the cotton and it is more successful.

I'm using a LavaTube Mini. I've found that I can get an almost decent vape at around 5.5 which is I think the highest I've ever vaped at. No problem though, LEARNING EXPERIENCES.

 

[danedaughtrey]

So UPDATE!
The cotton idea really sparked some motivation in me. I attempted 3 coil/cotton builds. The first one was .3 ohms, which almost convinced my lavatube to change it's occupation. Second one was 1.3 ohms, which is getting closer to what I wanted! But still to low for my lavatube to fire. My last one I got real ballsy and did, I only half trust my counting skills, 14 wraps. It came out to 4.9 ohms, which my Lavatube attempted to fire, but it was way too high of resistance and 6 volts wasn't enough. Plus I didn't want to destroy my battery so I just put my stuff away. My friends that were watching me said I was crazy, and I told them to not judge me because I was having fun. They had their laugh and then meandered somewhere else.
All in all, getting opportunities to build coils and wick them is a blast. I can't wait for my IGO-W to get in so I can work with that. Now to figure out how many wraps I need.

Good thing I am in the new members section for this question: What tool and size of tool should I use to wrap coils on? I know a lot of people use drill bits I just for the life of me remember which one I've seen people use.

 

[WileECoyote]

I usually use my blunt tip needles. 14 ga. and a 20 ga. Also use a sewing needle for my nano coils. Love my IGO-L. Simple, easy and cheap. Glad you are excited. I learned from practice and notes. Make a coil, take anotes so you can recreate it next time.

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