And a parallel coil works the same way as two single coils in parallel as far as ohms go.
Ohm question. No tester. :/
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So, I just check it without firing it? I'm sure I can find a decently cheap multimeter at walmart or something.
And a hybrid to top it off... Some vape shops just care about making a quick buck! OP, a lot of great advice here! There is a world of difference between what should be and what is!
Why? Lots of folks use these with great success, including me. I also have a multimeter which I don't bother using since the "little black box" seems to be working just fine and is waaaaaaay more convenient.
They work fine unless you want to get into really low sub-ohms. I don't trust their accuracy to be honest with you.
And... the black box style would be useless for the OP, he's using a hybrid rda. No 510 threading.
Definitely get an ohm meter... and an eGo with a clearo...
Use the eGo and clearo while you read and study all of the posts in this link.
That link will take you to Baditude's blog... ALL of that information is good and should get you started on learning what you need to know for a mechanical mod with a rebuildable atty.
Once you understand all of that, then do some more research on Ohm's Law and IMR Battery safety. Then build your own coil and do not trust anyone else to build for you. Then, do not trust yourself and triple check behind yourself with an ohm meter.
I have a hybrid mechanical mod myself... they are perfectly fine and safe to use... IF you know what you are doing... learn to know what you are doing...
Use the eGo and clearo while you read and study all of the posts in this link.
That link will take you to Baditude's blog... ALL of that information is good and should get you started on learning what you need to know for a mechanical mod with a rebuildable atty.
Once you understand all of that, then do some more research on Ohm's Law and IMR Battery safety. Then build your own coil and do not trust anyone else to build for you. Then, do not trust yourself and triple check behind yourself with an ohm meter.
I have a hybrid mechanical mod myself... they are perfectly fine and safe to use... IF you know what you are doing... learn to know what you are doing...
The box ohm meter is good for Kayfun style 510 thread RBA's because it's also a hands free mount while you are building your coil. When you are through, just flip the switch to read the resistance.
Mine matches my ohm meter and my Provari when I do a comparative check, but it's always good to check the calibration on anything, especially if you are winding low resistance sub ohm coils. A tenth of an ohm is a big error when you get down into the low tenths ohm range.
Mine matches my ohm meter and my Provari when I do a comparative check, but it's always good to check the calibration on anything, especially if you are winding low resistance sub ohm coils. A tenth of an ohm is a big error when you get down into the low tenths ohm range.
Do not touch any metal to your coils while firing, so yes, check without firing.
The coil you describe is a type of dual coil, so it'll be low. It's best to have all the gear at hand, and to learn to do it yourself, too. The gear is cheap, and it's fun and easy to do, and that way you can find your sweet spot. Maybe you'll enjoy .6 ohms more than .2, or enjoy a single coil over a double, or prefer a quad coil over a single, etc. It also keeps you from being dependent on someone else. What if something goes wrong at midnight, you know? At least make sure to have enough wicking material at hand.
Doh. I had forgotten that the OP wanted to measure a hybrid.
Still like my little black box better for 510 devices. It's actually more accurate than my Fluke since it goes to two decimal places (hundredths) rather than one (tenths) on my DVM.
Since your B&M was so irresponsible as not to measure the ohms of the coil they sent you home with, I would ask the question what batteries are you using (brand, mAh, amp limitation)?
He's got VTC4s, Susan... batts are fine... can't say much for the build though... that is one B&M I'd never go back to...
ALL decks, tanks, etc.... can be checked with an ohm meter or multimeter. take a picture of this mystery device side, top and bottom... and more than one of us can tell you how and were to put the contacts of a multi-meter to it.
It's time to:
1. Learn to build your own coils.
2. Stop trusting some random sales person at some random store.
3. Buy an ohm meter/multimeter.
1. Learn to build your own coils.
2. Stop trusting some random sales person at some random store.
3. Buy an ohm meter/multimeter.
I have learned there is no excuse for not having the correct tools to do a job correctly. As a noob to vaping, a multimeter or even a vape specific ohm tester is a very inexpensive way to help prevent battery type accidents. Hummm, spend a few bucks for a tester or,,, risk having a bomb blow up in your face.
As others before me have said, wrapping your own coils is easy to learn (with correct tools) Even an almost blind fat fingered old derelict (like me) can do it!
As others before me have said, wrapping your own coils is easy to learn (with correct tools) Even an almost blind fat fingered old derelict (like me) can do it!
He was referring to the little black box ohm readers with the 510 connection. The hybrid mechanicals do not have a 510 thread, and therefore cannot be tested on one of those readers. But you are correct, they can be tested with any meter that uses actual probes.
Again, thank you to everyone who posted. I did a little rebuilding of my own. I took out the parallel coil and put in two single coils. So now I have a duel. I did this because the other one was getting way to hot. Although, I still don't know what my ohms are. lol But it seems to be working quite nice for now. I'm going to see my father tomorrow, I'm pretty sure he has a multi meter I can have. Until then, I'll be vaping the build I have now.
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