nichrome or Kanthal

[Rando Fawkes]

Been making a lot of coils lately out of 24G Kanthal as that is all I have right. Heading to the shop to pick up some new wire for more options. Do I need to use N80 in order to make claptons or could I do it with a small gauge Kanthal?

 

[SLIPPY_EEL]

You can use anything, it doesnt have to be n80.

 

[93gc40]

You can use Kanthal or Nichrome or both at the same time..... Just depends on the target resistance and heat ranges you are after.

I think you could even use combination of both with stainless, ti and nickle for TC builds.

 

[zoiDman]

As other have Mentioned. You have to use NiChrome 80 to make Claptons. Or any other type of Multi-Wire Coil.

I use NiChrome 80 instead of Kanthal A1 because I like the Taste of NiChrome over Kanthal(s). But YMMV.

 

[petrotech]

If you're using a mech, n80 is the way to go I think. Kanthal A1 takes too long to heat up, in my opinion.

Edit: for claptons. Not "normal coils". Lol

 

[Nikea Tiber]

I think n80 > kanthal for mech use, for sure.
N80's primary advantage over kanthal is its lower resistance per mm, and also lower resistance per gram. Running an n80 core in a clapton wire will give you more wattage to offset the extra mass from the outer wire, so it will ramp up quicker.
I think a lot of people (myself included) feel that kanthal/kanthal clapton ramps up too slowly.

 

[Rando Fawkes]

I think n80 > kanthal for mech use, for sure.
N80's primary advantage over kanthal is its lower resistance per mm, and also lower resistance per gram. Running an n80 core in a clapton wire will give you more wattage to offset the extra mass from the outer wire, so it will ramp up quicker.
I think a lot of people (myself included) feel that kanthal/kanthal clapton ramps up too slowly.

So I should do an N80 core instead oh Kanthal? I only ask because most of the build tutorials I've seen that use Kanthal/N80 all have Kanthal as the core

 

[petrotech]

I use n80 for both on my mechs and whatever I want for my regulated mods...lol. normally kanthal, as I find it easier to work with and I can just crank up the wattage, so resistance doesn't matter that much.

 

[Rando Fawkes]

I use n80 for both on my mechs and whatever I want for my regulated mods...lol. normally kanthal, as I find it easier to work with and I can just crank up the wattage, so resistance doesn't matter that much.

Getting a hybrid top cap for my nemesis clone with a mutation x v4, also a clone, and an authentic vtc4...what gauges of N80 would you recommend for a .1-.2 dual coil Clapton?

 

[petrotech]

Well....

.1 ohms is 42 amps on a fresh battery, so I wouldn't build that low as those are only 30 amps batteries

I normally build single coils, 26 gauge core wrapped with 32. 5 wraps around 2.5 mm bit = .4ish ohms.

Getting a hybrid top cap for my nemesis clone with a mutation x v4, also a clone, and an authentic vtc4...what gauges of N80 would you recommend for a .1-.2 dual coil Clapton?

 

[Rando Fawkes]

Well....

.1 ohms is 42 amps on a fresh battery, so I wouldn't build that low as those are only 30 amps batteries

I normally build single coils, 26 gauge core wrapped with 32. 5 wraps around 2.5 mm bit = .4ish ohms.

Oh, ok. Glad I asked. I'll wait on my vtc4s then before going lower than .3ish. Thank you for the help. I really enjoy building coils as I find it a better coping mechanism than the ones I used to use

 

[MikeyConti]

You may want to look at true 30A cells if your building that low on a Mech.
LG HB6 1500mAh 30A CDR
LG HB4 1500mAh 30A CDR
LG HB2 1500mAh 30A CDR

Heres Mooch's Test Results:

LG HB6 30A 1500mAh 18650 Bench Retest Results...a fantastic 30A battery, but low capacity
LG HB4 30A 1500mAh 18650 Bench Test Results...a fantastic 30A battery, beats HB6 when pulsed!
LG HB2 30A 1500mAh 18650 Bench Test Results...a true 30A battery, along with the HB6

Remember to only buy batteries from Reputable dealers!

 

[jbnuke]

Do it the easy way... premade clapton wire... im in love with nichrome wrapped with kanthal... awesome vape...