Rebuilt my first bcc, have a few questions

[JamezC]

So I just rebuilt my first coil on a Kanger T3S and I have a few questions about the performance. First off I used 32 gauge kanthal and some 2mm silica and wrapped the coil for five wraps. When I got it all assembled I checked it with my multimeter and got a rough reading of 2.3 ohm maybe? It jumped around quite a bit, idk if that was because my inexperience with using a multimeter or what. Anyway I put it on an ego battery to try out and right off the bat I got a horrible burnt plastic/ rubbery taste that was awful, however I vaped a little more and most of it is starting to dissipate (it seems). One last thing, the area around the coil head gets a bit hotter than what I rememberd if I chain vape it. So any help with this would be appreciated I took it off and I'm just letting it sit at the moment

This is the video I used for reference when I did this: A PBusardo Review All About The EVOD - Includes Recoiling - YouTube

 

[MikeDG]

I recoil my T3s too! I have the ohm meter though to check it before finishing up the recoil process to make sure I have the right resistance and make sure there is no short circuit.

I'm sure you did it, but I always make sure to wait a couple minutes after installing the recoiled heads to make sure they are saturated with the liquid before I start vaping.

I use 3mm silica wick and add 2 strips of 1mm for flavor. I also wrap 5 times of 32 gauge Kanthal but gives me more than or less than 1.8ohms. Maybe the way we wrap is different, maybe we use different techniques? I don't know?

Also, make sure to check your voltage of wattage before you start vaping since probably the last time you vape was at a different settings. I always check my settings since I'm using Twist and MVP which has different settings.

Hope this helps. But this is on my own experience. Everyone has different experience. Congratulations on recoiling! I love it! Saves a little money. I also DIY my liquid and haven't spend any money on heads and liquids for almost 2 months!

 

[WarHawk-AVG]

Did you dry burn it a few times to condition the coils? Each time you dry burn it, watch the coils...first time only part of it glows (let cool) next time more of the coil glows (let cool) repeast 4-5x till the entire coil will glow evenly. pre-prime with a single drop of juice on coil and one on each side of the wick port, install...fill and vape yo face off!

Even NiChrome wire gets a very thin layer of oxidation on it when you dry burn it, it protects it a bit from burning the juices or shorting thru the juice (it may be oily, but I do believe it is a conductor)

 

[JamezC]

Did you dry burn it a few times to condition the coils?

Actually now that you mention it, that's the one thing I forgot to do. I did scorch the silica before I used it which btw, just how much are you supposed to scorch it? I just used a lighter and ran it lengthwise a few times over the segment that I used.

 

[JamezC]

I recoil my T3s too! I have the ohm meter though to check it before finishing up the recoil process to make sure I have the right resistance and make sure there is no short circuit.

I'm sure you did it, but I always make sure to wait a couple minutes after installing the recoiled heads to make sure they are saturated with the liquid before I start vaping.

I use 3mm silica wick and add 2 strips of 1mm for flavor. I also wrap 5 times of 32 gauge Kanthal but gives me more than or less than 1.8ohms. Maybe the way we wrap is different, maybe we use different techniques? I don't know?

Also, make sure to check your voltage of wattage before you start vaping since probably the last time you vape was at a different settings. I always check my settings since I'm using Twist and MVP which has different settings.

Hope this helps. But this is on my own experience. Everyone has different experience. Congratulations on recoiling! I love it! Saves a little money. I also DIY my liquid and haven't spend any money on heads and liquids for almost 2 months!

Yeah I let it sit for about 5 mins before I tried it out. As far as the ohm's it's probably just my multimeter (got a cheap $5 cen-tech from Harbor Freight lol). Also, I'm testing it on one of my non-vaiable voltage ego batteries, I also have an MVP! I just wanted to try it on a regular battery first to make sure it's in working order.

 

[WarHawk-AVG]

Actually now that you mention it, that's the one thing I forgot to do. I did scorch the silica before I used it which btw, just how much are you supposed to scorch it? I just used a lighter and ran it lengthwise a few times over the segment that I used.

no no...scorching it is annealing it (aka ..it makes it "bend" easier [even though NiChrome wire isn't a high carbon metal])
Dry burning builds that protective coating on the coils...you shouldn't scorch the wick if its glass fiber because the melting point of glass is MUCH higher than the melting point of that NiChrome wire

Oh and on those cheapo multimeters...make sure you have fresh batteries...then when you check your coils which even "normal resistance" coils are low ohm compared to resistors and such hold the leads on the contacts for a solid slow count of 5 which lets the cheapo circuitry in the multimeter charge up and normalize

 

[MikeDG]

Cool! I would strongly suggest to get one of those ohm meter if you're going to continue recoiling, although it is so hard to find them. I just got lucky to get one so my recoiling is just a breeze.

Correct me if I'm wrong. I thought I read somewhere that the regular batteries have 3.7v on a freshly charged state. So maybe the coil resistance is too low for the voltage? That is why I like variable voltage on this case.

 

[JamezC]

no no...scorching it is annealing it (aka ..it makes it "bend" easier [even though NiChrome wire isn't a high carbon metal])
Dry burning builds that protective coating on the coils...you shouldn't scorch the wick if its glass fiber because the melting point of glass is MUCH higher than the melting point of that NiChrome wire

Oh and on those cheapo multimeters...make sure you have fresh batteries...then when you check your coils which even "normal resistance" coils are low ohm compared to resistors and such hold the leads on the contacts for a solid slow count of 5 which lets the cheapo circuitry in the multimeter charge up and normalize

So no scorching the wick? Also since I didn't condition the coil, is it still alright to use? So far the taste is pretty much normal now. As far as the multimeter, I let the contacts sit on there for awhile, it wavered around everywhere then it sit at around 2.3 then moved to 1.8 so I'm not quite sure of the ohms.

 

[MikeDG]

Just thought to give you an idea, or anyone who will be reading this thread. This is the ohm meter I am talking about from Madvapes:

Cartomizer and Atomizer Ohm Meter

 

[JamezC]

Cool! I would strongly suggest to get one of those ohm meter if you're going to continue recoiling, although it is so hard to find them. I just got lucky to get one so my recoiling is just a breeze.

Correct me if I'm wrong. I thought I read somewhere that the regular batteries have 3.7v on a freshly charged state. So maybe the coil resistance is too low for the voltage? That is why I like variable voltage on this case.

I've heard that too, they might be actually, if so that could be the case. The multimeter read 2.3 for a second or two then jumped down to 1.8 so it might be the latter (probably do need to get one of those ohm meters lol).

 

[MikeDG]

Oh! By the way, what version of MVP do you have. I have the version 2 and it has resistance checker! Just FYI!

 

[yellowsnow]

If you ant to increase your flavor use regular cotton balls for flavor wick. It will surprise you.

 

[MikeDG]

If you ant to increase your flavor use regular cotton balls for flavor wick. It will surprise you.

I might try that!

 

[JamezC]

LOL Mike I do believe you are right! I put it on my MVP and turned it down to 3.4v and it tastes perfectly fine (and some pretty good vapor production). Yeah this is probably right around 1.8ohms

 

[JamezC]

If you ant to increase your flavor use regular cotton balls for flavor wick. It will surprise you.

I've actually been thinking about getting some and trying that out. I mean for a couple bucks for a whole bag it seems like a safe investment

 

[MikeDG]

Glad to help Jamez! This is what this forum is all about anyway! Helping out for great vaping experience!

 

[JamezC]

Oh! By the way, what version of MVP do you have. I have the version 2 and it has resistance checker! Just FYI!

I...believe the 1.5? it has 510 and ego cone threading ( I heard somewhere version one didn't have ego cone threading?)

 

[MikeDG]

I...believe the 1.5? it has 510 and ego cone threading ( I heard somewhere version one didn't have ego cone threading?)

You're probably right! that's the updated (half) version! But anyway, it works! have fun!

 

[JamezC]

Thanks for all the help guys! Now that I have the right voltage (and a better idea of the ohms) it's working quite well. I'll definitely come back to this thread when I rebuild it again and take all of you guy's advice

 

[MikeDG]

Jamez,

This is the video I followed: Kanger T3 Bottom Coil Atomizer Rebuild HD Close Up - YouTube

The same guy I bought the wick and wire too!