So my first rebuildable atty (aga t2) should be here on Monday and I'm trying to make sure I have as much knowledge as possible before I build it. I'm pretty confident about it and it really doesn't seem all that complicated. However, I have a question regarding how many times to wrap a coil. I have read that depending on how many times you wrap the coil it affects the ohms? I don't really know I have been reading a lot of contradicting information. If there is a post or sticky about this some where I didn't see, please, let me know. I bought a couple different gauges, 32, 34 and 36 to try out different ones to see what I like most. Also, is it safe to test the ohms on my ProVari? I have read to use a multi meter, but since my ProVari basically built in is it OK to use it? Thanks for being patient, I'm spilling my N0o0oB sauce everywhere. I've never read much about this before. Thanks.
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If you're using a variable voltage device, such as a Provari, you'll eventually find that you won't want to use anything thinner than the 32ga. I doubt you'll end up using the 34 or 36. Personally, I use 30ga on my vv devices. As for number of wraps, or resistance, stay above 1.2Ω. Provaris work pretty well in the 1.5Ω to 2.0Ω range. With an AGA-T, this will probably be around 5 wraps, with 32ga, if my memory serves. It's been a while since I've used 32ga. The resistance, of course, depends not only on the gauge of the wire, but on the diameter of the wick you make, as well; because the larger the diameter of the wick, the more wire it takes to go around it.
Yes, you can use your Provari to check your resistance.
Yes, you can use your Provari to check your resistance.
I definitely agree about 30awg. That's what I run on 2 AGAs in 2 Vamos. I personally shoot for 1.3-1.5 but that's only because 4 wraps taste the best to me, your mileage may vary.
While it is safe to test ohms on a provari, it's a pain to have it throw low ohms errors at you when you click the fire button to get into the resistance checking.
After going a bit without, then going a bit with, I'd definitely suggest getting yourself a cheap mechanical mod to help even out and pulse fire fresh coils. I went from a 10-15 minute headache to 2 minutes of easymode with new coils. It's especially annoying on a new wick as those seem to take longer to get even than a re-used one. My smoktech natural was relatively inexpensive in the grander scheme and I got it as a kit with a matching genesis similar to the aga. I use it to pulse out all my coils and to sub-ohm vape my tobacco flavors at high temperatures.
While it is safe to test ohms on a provari, it's a pain to have it throw low ohms errors at you when you click the fire button to get into the resistance checking.
After going a bit without, then going a bit with, I'd definitely suggest getting yourself a cheap mechanical mod to help even out and pulse fire fresh coils. I went from a 10-15 minute headache to 2 minutes of easymode with new coils. It's especially annoying on a new wick as those seem to take longer to get even than a re-used one. My smoktech natural was relatively inexpensive in the grander scheme and I got it as a kit with a matching genesis similar to the aga. I use it to pulse out all my coils and to sub-ohm vape my tobacco flavors at high temperatures.
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