Need Help Rebuilding T3 and T3S coils

[flowerpots]

I am on a T3 coil rebuilding mission tonight. I have:

1) A spool of 28g kanthal
2) 5/64 drill bit
3) Mesh, Japanese cotton, cotton yarn, and silica wick
4) Multimeter

I've rebuilt these coils before, but shoddy ones at best. Can someone tell me if what I have is what I need and also what wicking material is best? I know I read all the time here that the organic japanese cotton is great, but it seems like it will be difficult to thread through this coil. Any tips, suggestions, hints would be greatly appreciated.

 

[BigCatDaddy]

For those, I use 32 ga. wire, much easier to work with, a 1/16th drill bit, fits in the slot of the head base for easy installation of the coil and 2 strands of the 4 strand Peaches and Cream yarn, just right for wicking. 6 evenly spaced, tight wraps on the bit should net you a 1.8Ω coil.

 

[flowerpots]

Thank you for telling me, I appreciate your input. I will get the right gauge kanthal and drill bit

 

[danny4x4]

For t3 and t3s, 28awg would be too thick in my opinion. Tried it a couple of times and went back to 30awg. But it's actually good that you have 28awg. Try different gauges and coil styles. What doesn't tickle my fancy may just be right up your alley.

 

[DavidOck]

The 28 is too big and too low a resistance to fit well in the base, so 30 or 32 is the way to go. I prefer 30, as it's a bit easier to handle. 7 wraps for around a 1.8 Ω, and I wrap on a 5/64 "precision" screwdriver. (Original coils are 2 mm, and that's essentially what 5/64 is.)

I'll often use 2 mm silica for the wick so I can dry burn a few times before needing to recoil. And use 1 full strand of the P&C yarn for flavor wicks.

 

[flowerpots]

Thank you for the responses. I've ordered 30g and will see if that works better.