protank rebuild.

[TheReign]

I can't get the coil around 1.5 -1.8 is alway either below or waaaay above. I'm getting like 2.6 and now 2.9

Need some help lol

 

[TheReign]

Using 32ga about 7 -9 wraps.

 

[ruet]

I'm currently running a 32ga, 6/5 coil wrapped using a 1/16" drill bit. That coil meters out at 2 Ohms. A 5/4 would probably put you right in your sweet spot.

 

[bulldog63h]

Or get thicker wire and run the same amount of wraps.

 

[TheReign]

What's the difference between the 6/5

 

[certus11]

get these and save time https://www.fasttech.com/products/1411/10004596/1475303

 

[TheReign]

Now I have 2.3... what to do for 2.0 or 1.8

 

[Shreck]

Now I have 2.3... what to do for 2.0 or 1.8

Less wraps.
More wire = higher resistance
Lesswire = lower resistance

 

[TheReign]

Less wraps.
More wire = higher resistance
Lesswire = lower resistance

And am now getting a horrible gurgle tasting this juice
Frustrating

 

[lexalove]

The resistance is determined by the cross section of the wire and the length so if your resistance is too high you only have three ways to go...
1. Do the same number of wraps on the same mandrel using a bigger cross section wire that has a lower resistance per meter
OR
2. Using the same cross section wire do less wraps
OR
3. Using the same cross section wire do the same number of wraps on a smaller diameter mandrel

The choice is yours. Whatever you do to get the resistance you're aiming for make sure you make a note of it so you remember for the next time.
Good Luck.

 

[Rickb119]

What's the difference between the 6/5

6 wraps looking at the top of the coil. 5 wraps looking at the bottom.

 

[TheReign]

Got it down to 2.3 no gurgle but it doesn't put out that much flavor or vape. What am i doing wrong

 

[TheReign]

Now it changed too 2.1 Lol maybe I need to get 28 gauge wire an switch it up a bit

 

[choochoogranny]

I did 5 tight wraps with 30 g. Kanthal around a 1/16 hex Allen wrench and got 1.9 ohm metered. Got 2.1 with 6 wraps. Hope hubby isn't looking for it too soon........

 

[DaveP]

I use 32 gauge Kanthal and start with a length that reads about 2.5 ohms. Just measure the resistance before you cut it. I wrap 5 turns around a doubled 2mm silica wick, using a sewing needle parallel to the wire as a stiffener to help me wrap. Wrap around the needle and the wicking, then remove the needle and insert the coil and wick into the head. Insert your silicone plugs correctly and break the excess wire by working it back and forth until it breaks off at the bottom of the connection. You should be around 2 ohms when you do that.

The more you do the better you get at achieving your end resistance.

 

[retired1]

Moved to Clearomizers

 

[cramptholomew]

Try 30g before 28. I do a 9 wrap microcoil, around a 1/16 bit, then compress with tweezers/pliers and torch. Always around 2.0 ohms. Also, if your resistance is all over the place, you might not have clipped the legs close enough to the grommet. You should not be able to feel ANY bit of wire by the grommet.