Need some advice with RDA coil

[Stalker79]

This is my first time building a coil. It's a dual coil on Mutation X v3. I'm using Kanthal A1 26 gauge doing 11 wraps on the blue screwdriver that comes with the Mutation X v3 box. I have no idea what's the diameter. Could be around 2.5mm - 3mm. My sigelei 100w Plus reading it at 0.8 ohm. What would be the ideal wattage range to vape? I've tried 35 watt, the vape seems average, vapor and flavor around what I get with my Aspire Atlantis. Am I missing something?

 

[Izan]

This is my first time building a coil. It's a dual coil on Mutation X v3. I'm using Kanthal A1 26 gauge doing 11 wraps on the blue screwdriver that comes with the Mutation X v3 box. I have no idea what's the diameter. Could be around 2.5mm - 3mm. My Sigelei 100w Plus reading it at 0.8 ohm. What would be the ideal wattage range to vape? I've tried 35 watt, the vape seems average, vapor and flavor around what I get with my Aspire Atlantis. Am I missing something?

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Hi and welcome,

No, your not missing anything, that sounds about right. Remember that the Atlantis has a .5Ω head and airflow is stable/predictable/optimized.

Crank up the power? Adjust your coil position, change your wicking material.

"vape seems average" is subjective.


Cheers
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[Boost for Breasts]

"Wraps, wraps, and more (or less) wraps" is a good thread to look at also "Watts do not matter. Its all about wire temp. Read on…" id link but i just joined and dont have that privilege yet.

 

[Stalker79]

i've tried placing the coil slightly angled but didn't seem to help. Will try 40w or 45w later. I'm using this cotton as wicking material

 

[AgentZen]

Highly recommend checking out how to twist some kanthal and making a twisted coil. I can't imagine going back to not using twisted wire. I believe 26g and 28g are pretty common when it comes to basic twisted coils.

 

[Stalker79]

what's the advantage of using twisted wire?

 

[Susan~S]

Here are links to the threads Boost referred to:

1. Wraps, wraps, and more (or less) wraps
2. Watts do not matter. Its all about wire temp. Read on…

"Wraps, wraps, and more (or less) wraps" is a good thread to look at also "Watts do not matter. Its all about wire temp. Read on…" id link but i just joined and dont have that privilege yet.

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