So I've been vaping for over 1 year and taking the dive into rba. I just purchased an IGO-L and kamry k100. First question is how will my 18350 and 18490 aw IMR batts that I got when I brought my provari perform in the k100. Next question is about wick and wire. Being my first attempt I want a wick that is easy to use but has great flavor. Was thinking 2 or 3mm silica. Been hearing a lot about cotton but don't know if it's easier or not. As for wire looking at 28 or 30 a1kanthal. At first want to be in the 1.2 to 1.5 range but also have the ability to use igo-l on my vv/vw mods. Any helped would be appreciated.
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You picked the right RBA to start your quest. Check out these threads. These are the best and easiest coils to learn.
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...er-micro-coil-basics-drippers-bottom-fed.html
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...271-micro-coils-increase-vapor-flavor-th.html
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...er-micro-coil-basics-drippers-bottom-fed.html
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...271-micro-coils-increase-vapor-flavor-th.html
My experience with an RBA is limited to a couple of AGA-T2 RBA tanks. I have used them on my mechanical Silver Bullet and my two Provari's, and actually prefer them on the Provari's. I prefer a cooler vape, and never was able to get a satisfactory vape with any coils that I made at 1.0 or higher on the Silver Bullet, and I won't do sub ohm. I found a sweet spot making a 2.0 ohm coil for the Provari's. I use 6 - 7 wraps of 30g kanthal, and always check the resistance with the Provari. I've only used stainless steel mesh wicks.
I suggest looking into Micro Coils.
As long as you stay above 0.8 ohm with your AW I8650 IMRs you should be fine. These batteries have a 10 amp continuous discharge rate. Lower ohms than 0.8 you will need one of the IMR batteries that have a 20 amp continuous discharge rate. Battery Basics for Mods: IMR or Protected?.
Make certain you know how to figure the amp draw from your battery with the resistance coil you make by using this Ohm's Law Calculator. Expect to see the battery time you are used to be cut nearly in half when using your Rebuildable, they pull that much more amps from your battery from normal juice attachments.
I wouldn't even bother using your 18350 AW's with a rebuildable as they only have a 6.0 amp continuous discharge rate. You won't be able to go much lower than 1.0 ohm with these batteries and still have a little wiggle room for safety. Even with > 1.0 ohms, battery time likely will be very disappointing.
I have some links to information resources that I have either written myself or found in my research that you should find helpful:
Battery Basics for Mods: IMR or Protected?
Information Resources for Your First RBA
Mechanical Mod Proper Usage Guide
Tutorial for silica wicked IGO-L RBA
Vape Safe Mod Fuse
I suggest looking into Micro Coils.
As long as you stay above 0.8 ohm with your AW I8650 IMRs you should be fine. These batteries have a 10 amp continuous discharge rate. Lower ohms than 0.8 you will need one of the IMR batteries that have a 20 amp continuous discharge rate. Battery Basics for Mods: IMR or Protected?.
Make certain you know how to figure the amp draw from your battery with the resistance coil you make by using this Ohm's Law Calculator. Expect to see the battery time you are used to be cut nearly in half when using your Rebuildable, they pull that much more amps from your battery from normal juice attachments.
I wouldn't even bother using your 18350 AW's with a rebuildable as they only have a 6.0 amp continuous discharge rate. You won't be able to go much lower than 1.0 ohm with these batteries and still have a little wiggle room for safety. Even with > 1.0 ohms, battery time likely will be very disappointing.
I have some links to information resources that I have either written myself or found in my research that you should find helpful:
Battery Basics for Mods: IMR or Protected?
Information Resources for Your First RBA
Mechanical Mod Proper Usage Guide
Tutorial for silica wicked IGO-L RBA
Vape Safe Mod Fuse
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