My first woodvil

[73neb]

So I am expecting my first woodvil to arrive in the mail today and I am hoping someone can help me with some info like what is a safe coil resistance to use. I will be using a RM2. I currently am running three grands, all at around .5 ohm. I'm pretty sure the woodvil won't be able to run that low, so any help from the awesome citizens of Reoville would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Papa_Lazarou]

Nice pick up

You're going to love it.

Now, for coils, I'd suggest staying north of 1.1 Ohms, at least to start. You have an electric switch (two, actually - one that powers the unit, one for firing) and they have amp limits (figure 5 Amps as your upper limit - so, 1.1 on a fresh bat would get you ~3.5 Amps). To be really safe, I'd go even higher (maybe 1.5 Ohms).

 

[73neb]

Nice pick up

You're going to love it.

Now, for coils, I'd suggest staying north of 1.1 Ohms, at least to start. You have an electric switch (two, actually - one that powers the unit, one for firing) and they have amp limits (figure 5 Amps as your upper limit - so, 1.1 on a fresh bat would get you ~3.5 Amps). To be really safe, I'd go even higher (maybe 1.5 Ohms).

Thanks for the help!

 

[Rat2chat2]

to you 73neb on the new family addition. They are beautiful. Don't forget to share a pic. I just love family photos.

 

[Filthy-Beast]

Congrats on the Woodville. I run mine around .9 to 1.1 ohms.

The on/off switch is rated at 3 amps. The fire button is rated at 5 amps. These are the specs for 12 volt continuous use. We run 4.2 volts max for short bursts. So you have some wiggle room. Me personally would not go below .7 ohms.

Also you can replace the spring with the gold low voltage drop spring, this will deliver more power to coil so it will hit harder without having to lower the ohms.

You can also place a drop of solder across the contacts on the on/off switch. This will remove it from the electrical path so only the 5 amp fire button is in the circuit. Doing this will also lower the voltage and give a small kick to your coil. But you will not be able to lock out the fire button.

 

[unsure]

We would love to see a picture.....

 

[pwheeler]

I don't own a Woodvil as of yet, so can't help with that part, but you got some good tips from others who do. I love to see the pics of them and look forward to seeing your beauty when it comes in.

 

[pennysmalls]

Did it arrive?? If you need some time alone with your woodvil, we understand, but dang, we wanna see!

 

[73neb]

Tracking says delivered, but I'm stuck at the dentist. I'll post a pic when I get home.

 

[freedogg]

73 congrats on the Woody!!

I run mine exactly the same as Filthy-Beast and all his info is spot on.

Congrats on the Woodville. I run mine around .9 to 1.1 ohms.

The on/off switch is rated at 3 amps. The fire button is rated at 5 amps. These are the specs for 12 volt continuous use. We run 4.2 volts max for short bursts. So you have some wiggle room. Me personally would not go below .7 ohms.

Also you can replace the spring with the gold low voltage drop spring, this will deliver more power to coil so it will hit harder without having to lower the ohms.

You can also place a drop of solder across the contacts on the on/off switch. This will remove it from the electrical path so only the 5 amp fire button is in the circuit. Doing this will also lower the voltage and give a small kick to your coil. But you will not be able to lock out the fire button.

 

[73neb]

Thanks guys for the very helpful info. Here it is ...

And the whole family-

 

[Mrs C]

That's a beautiful family

 

[Filthy-Beast]

Very nice score!

 

[Ian444]

Wow, that's a nice Woodvil, I like the darker woods!

 

[AngiBe]

CONGRATS!!!!!!

I'm so jealous I want one of those. Enjoy!

 

[Sirius]

Nice a Woodvil..scarce as hens teeth.

 

[rabernet]

I run my Woodvil and my two 18490 Woodvils at 1 ohm. Congrats on picking that up!

 

[jifjifjif]

Looks like Bubinga to me. Is it VV or no?

 

[73neb]

Looks like Bubinga to me. Is it VV or no?

It is Bubinga, it is not VV.

 

[jifjifjif]

Looks great. Enjoy!!