Quick update.
After you properly torch SS wire, depending on the SS wire type you are using, the resistance might go up a bit after making a coil. In my case, it went up by 0.02ohm (im using SS430). So make sure you use an Ohm meter to check for resistance, before you lock it in the mod.
Furthermore.
Dont torch 1-5 feet of wire at ones or you will have uneven colorization(sp) on the wire, a visual sign that the wire has been unevenly torched/heat treated. Torch enough wire to make a single coil, this will eliminate uneven spots during heat treatment. If its all not black, torch it again.
My personal suggestion. After you torch the wire, make a coil. Then torch the coil again until its fully black of any shade of black before mounting it on to a rta/rda.
Mount the coil, adjusted it or whatever you do to make it nice and pretty, then light it up nice and hot at 40-50w for 3 sec 3-4 times and check it for hot spots.
Now you can wick it.
p.p.s.
SS is not Kathal, forget everything you know about Kathal when working with SS.
After you properly torch SS wire, depending on the SS wire type you are using, the resistance might go up a bit after making a coil. In my case, it went up by 0.02ohm (im using SS430). So make sure you use an Ohm meter to check for resistance, before you lock it in the mod.
Furthermore.
Dont torch 1-5 feet of wire at ones or you will have uneven colorization(sp) on the wire, a visual sign that the wire has been unevenly torched/heat treated. Torch enough wire to make a single coil, this will eliminate uneven spots during heat treatment. If its all not black, torch it again.
My personal suggestion. After you torch the wire, make a coil. Then torch the coil again until its fully black of any shade of black before mounting it on to a rta/rda.
Mount the coil, adjusted it or whatever you do to make it nice and pretty, then light it up nice and hot at 40-50w for 3 sec 3-4 times and check it for hot spots.
Now you can wick it.
p.p.s.
SS is not Kathal, forget everything you know about Kathal when working with SS.
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