Rebuilding Clearomizer Coils - Do I Really Need NR-R-NR Wire?

[5bucks]

I'm going to be coming up on needing some new coils for my clearomizers and want to rebuild them. I've been going through a spending spree these first few months of vaping and need to chill.

I've been told that I need NR-R-NR wire to rebuild but I've watched multiple YouTube videos where people are just using straight Kanthal. This is what I want to use since I already have loads of it.
I'd like to hear results from people with direct experience using just resistance wire. No speculation please.

I have Mini Protanks 3's, CE5's and iTaste 16's.

Thanks!

 

[faile]

I've been using 30g kanthal to rebuild my kanger (mini PT2 and T3S) heads with no problems.

 

[Rickb119]

No problems at all rebuilding my Kangers using 30g kanthal however, I do use the silicone insulators. Resistance Coil Insulator 10 Pack (CE Type Atty's, eg. Protank, Evod,T - Lightning Vapes

 

[bussdriver]

Yeah, you can do it just fine. Might get your insulators a little hot at times and need to throw them out after 2 or 3 rebuilds. Some folks say they can taste the rubber if this is done...maybe you won't notice.

Part of your power will be wasted in the legs. You should figure about 15% or so of your wattage figure will be wasted in the legs instead of being applied to the coil.

NR-R-NR wire is commonly used in most of the factory coils. They use a spot welding technique to join the wires. Twisting the wires together in such a small space is really a pain in the ..... Without welded wires, it's difficult. Fasttech is a good source of ready-wires if you do business there.

If you're mechanically/electrically inclined, this is the method I use:
The Spark-O-Matic - Wire Arc Welding for coil making
Takes practice but with patience I've actually gotten pretty good at using it.
They are commercially available but rather expensive.

Originally started used it when I got an Odysseus. It and the Ithaka require the use of this type wire arrangement. Now everything I rewind other than low-ohm drippers gets the welded wire treatment.