Or toast coming out of a toaster, that uses Kanthal for the filiment.
Look up the temps required to achieve these toxinsOh great! I just built my first ss coil.
Carry on!
I would guess ProTanks are 2nd gen though they could be the tail end of 1st gen. KFL's are probably 3rd gen I would think.
...
To address @zoiDman's question on power, I found originally that contact expedited alumina development in 1.8-2.4Ω coils with a progression of short bursts starting at 3.2v. This was in an effort to reinforce the strain contact when small gaps (wire variations) were present. And I only asked trainee's to look for it in controlled sub-groups. I generally encouraged builders to focus on curing the contact. In a short time it became obvious quite a few were not only noticing but that the effort equated to surface color/temperature changes they observed in firing.
Of course the voltage depends on the wire mass so power must correspond. But this is problematical to teach for beginners as more of the physics needs to be understood and so a later lesson as skills are honed. My most important realization is how naturally that happens with a dependable process. One that I might add would be aided if TC could complement Kanthal assuring precise energy input and a very consistent thermal output at the wind.
For those listening, the door's open.
Glad to help if I can. Good luck.
I only hit those temps a split second. Usually try to avoid a full fire >1400F but briefly as final confirmation of best contact (consider the middle frame below). Wire's not perfect and any flaws or significant variation in strain or contact Ø will show as gray zones that will inhibit uniformity and vapor output. Yes, it only takes one. That's how critical. Easier to rewind than fix.
I think I posted a progression somewhere on my joint thread with supe, Tensioned Micro Next. I know the process works. Have watched hundreds of folks personally accomplish it. Most I might add did it as part of the mechanical process. If you're guided by materials knowledge and a little wire color temp data you're way ahead.
An example of uniform deposition, more at bottom…
I just can't make a more effective wind mass-for-mass than this…as hard as I've tried. Was vaping multi-wire for two years behind the scenes as I evolved the approach and possible scientific explanations behind it.
Finally, let me add that strain is in everything. Tension winding is only the means to control for it.
Again glad to aid all who think they might benefit from a simple path to a consistent temperature target. Catch me while you can. The noose is tightening on all of us.
Good luck.
Ahaa, that's the rub isn't it. But yeah it does z and it's an amazing thing for vaping in my estimation. Particularly for new vapers. I've seen this expedite the process of hardware migration tremendously. Shortening it to as little as a couple of months from beginner clearo's to high power gear and back to their ideal. If we can do that, get folks that ticket into enjoying everything vape has to offer the better for all of us. And that's why I've devoted 3+ years to this.
Good luck.
I'm not sure that there's such a neat and clear demarcation line. Aerotanks for example did have air flow control, and KFl's didn't. You could ( and many did ) build coils for the KFL using 30g and 32g wire. KFL's came out around the same time as Protanks, if i remember correctly. I do get your point though.
