New to RDA few questions

[2ndChoice]

I just bought a Igo-w and I'd like to know what gauge kenthal wire to get and what kind of coil to build for 1.5ohms.

I will be using organic cotton balls from riteaid.
I am 99% confident I can build a decent coil on the first try. I will be using my smoktech SID on this rda while I save up for a mechanical mod.

The SID does 3-5v & 3-15w.

 

[TheReign]

28g 10 wraps on a 1/16 drill bit

 

[Added]

You can search for a ohms per inch chart on the different wire sizes. Also there are some easy to use tools out there like this one for your phone:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.valsoft.vaperstoolbox&hl=en

But to be on a safe side, learn how to calculate it yourself.

 

[Sthur]

I run 1.8 microcoils in everything. 30 guage wire, 7/8 wraps, 1/16 drill bit, and boiled cotton.

That's my 2 cents for today.

 

[dripdaze]

Here is a link to a thread tat contains a spreadsheet you can use to prototype coils. If you look down in the thread a ways there is a version with support for nichrome. http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/new-members-forum/506159-kanthal-coil-calculator.html

 

[K_Tech]

What kind of budget are you working with? I ask because for about $20 you can get four 25-foot spools of Kanthal in different gauges from Temco and play around to see what you prefer.

 

[doots]

I just bought a Igo-w and I'd like to know what gauge kenthal wire to get and what kind of coil to build for 1.5ohms.

I will be using organic cotton balls from riteaid.
I am 99% confident I can build a decent coil on the first try. I will be using my smoktech SID on this rda while I save up for a mechanical mod.

The SID does 3-5v & 3-15w.

If you want just 1.5 ohms Id go with 30awg to start. Try 6/7 wraps and see what you get,, adjust accordingly.

 

[2ndChoice]

OK guys, a buddy told me my Smok SID wont do much on a RDA. So I bought a Chi you clone (sorry but my $ pot for mods is low) hope I'm not frowned for buying a clone.:thumbup:

Do I have to boil organic cotton ?

Can I use straight cotton from a plant instead?

 

[Chago]

I'm not sure where your buddy is getting his info. Mine has been working fine with my Igo-L. I range from 1.5-2.2 ohm coils w/ cotton, pushing 7 to 12 watts without issue. The only limitation I can think of would be the amp-limit (can't remember what it is of hand)

If you're concerned about it, then for minimal the effort involved, go ahead and boil it. I don't, then again, i'm lazy with my drug-store cotton balls
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HOWEVER!, If I were picking cotton off the plant, then yes I would boil to remove any possible pesticide residue.

 

[NineToez]

Do I have to boil organic cotton ?

Insist on buying virgin organic cotton if you want to skip boiling as you don't want to inhale any fumes from the cotton.

 

[Topdogie01]

OK guys, a buddy told me my Smok SID wont do much on a RDA. So I bought a Chi you clone (sorry but my $ pot for mods is low) hope I'm not frowned for buying a clone.:thumbup:
Do I have to boil organic cotton ?
Can I use straight cotton from a plant instead?

How will it not do much? at max power (6v), you are hitting the amp limit (of 4 amps) on a 1.5 ohm coil (im also not sure what the low end of ohms it can fire is. im thinking around 1.5 ohm) and at 24 watts.

If you are making coils and not using on a protected device, PLEASE get and use a multimeter to check the ohms before you even attach the coil.

yes, you could. i would still boil cotton straight from the plant to remove any bug parts that may be in it, and to remove any chemicals that may be on it.

 

[K_Tech]

How will it not do much? at max power (6v), you are hitting the amp limit (of 4 amps) on a 1.5 ohm coil (im also not sure what the low end of ohms it can fire is. im thinking around 1.5 ohm) and at 24 watts.

With a 1.5 ohm coil, the SID maxes out at about 4.7 volts, regardless of where you set the voltage. That's just under its limit of 15 watts (14.73 watts), which really isn't too shabby on a good microcoil.