Recoiling and rewicking EVODS?

[Rachy_B]

Hey all!

I bought my EVOD about 10 days ago and I love it...but I'm starting to think about rewicking and recoiling the heads...but I've no idea where to start! I don't know what wick to buy, or what coil stuff to buy, or where from in the UK. What's more, I'm liking the 1.8 Ohms but if I recoil it, will I need one of those volt meter majigs? And then, how will I know I'm getting 1.8Ohms? Does it matter how long the wire is, etc? I'm utterly lost but it does look like fun!x

 

[TXRoper]

Hey all!

I bought my EVOD about 10 days ago and I love it...but I'm starting to think about rewicking and recoiling the heads...but I've no idea where to start! I don't know what wick to buy, or what coil stuff to buy, or where from in the UK. What's more, I'm liking the 1.8 Ohms but if I recoil it, will I need one of those volt meter majigs? And then, how will I know I'm getting 1.8Ohms? Does it matter how long the wire is, etc? I'm utterly lost but it does look like fun!x

Hi Rachy, I'd probably start with some YouTube videos.

 

[E_DeCastro]

yes you will need a multi meter or ohm meter. or one of those box meter's that vape shops sell. you will need kanthal or nicrhrome wire. and some sort of wicking material. I use cotton balls.

check out the videos on you tube. it is a very simple process.

 

[JustMe2]

Heres the thread that finally got me into rebuilding

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/clearomizers/396220-kanger-protank-rebuild.html

That and like others have said, youtube..

Ebay is a good place to find the wire and slica...

 

[State O' Flux]

Hi ya' Rachy,

We're helpful folks here... but it's nice sometimes to have someone down the road that can help, don'tcha' think?

Go to the Cloud 9 Vaping Forums and join up. The forums are run by the good folks at Cloud 9 Vaping and they'll be more than happy to direct you to local vendors that will help you get your wicking and coiling projects in order.
Todd... the fellow that does all the YouTube reviews where he's just so tickled every time he finds something entertaining... he's a member and regular contributor there.

Cheers,
C

 

[bhswmc01]

This is the video that got me thinking about rewicking - she makes it look super easy!

 

[xtwosm0kesx]

Another from pbusardo, recoil starts about 16:00

A PBusardo Review All About The EVOD - Includes Recoiling - YouTube

 

[Rachy_B]

That Vapour Lady vid is really helpful! I have looked at youtube vids but sometimes, they don't answer my questions. I'm not sure what she means by 32 guage wire though... also, if I make my rolls and hold the respective ends of the multimeter to the ends of the wire, does it matter how long the wires are? I mean, do I hold them at either ends of the coil, or either ends of the wire? What's more, with a multimeter, can you set the volts (I think my Ego-C batteries are 3v), or does it even matter?x

 

[Penn]

I haven't watched that video but I hope this helps.

Gauge is a measure of how thick the wire is. Lower gauge is thicker with less resistance. Yes, the length of wire makes a difference in resistance because the volts have to go further in a longer wire which raises the resistance. The length before you wrap shouldn't really matter as long as it is long enough to stick out at the bottom while assembling. When you wrap a coil, it is actually the amount of coils that determines the length. Think about it, 5 coils uses more wire than 4. The length from the coil to where they are secured in place does not change (at least not enough to matter).

You can measure the output of volts from the battery with a multimeter but not change what the volts are. Your ego-c should have a 3.7v battery but the output probably won't measure that. If the board regulates the volts you will get just one voltage until the battery drops below that point. If it is unregulated, at fresh charge you will get around 4.2v and it will shut off at 3.2.

 

[Mike Sheda]

You can get it in round (what is normally used)
Kanthal Wire 32 Gauge RW0097 - 100 FT 0.25oz Series A-1 Resistance AWG
Or ribbon which is flattened
Flat Ribbon Kanthal Wire RW0316 - 0.4 x 0.1 mm (0.157 x 0.004 in) 100 FT 0.28oz Series A-1 Resistance

The higher the number, the thinner the wire, the higher the resistance.

Thats why your house is wired with 12 gauge copper wire, you want as low of resistance as possible to keep heat down for household wiring.

This thinner resistance wire (which is not copper, or aluminum), is used in things like toasters, and hair dryers (and of course e-cigs) so that when power is run through, it heats up.

 

[Mike Sheda]

And yes, if you measure off 3 inches and check resistance, then wind a coil, and cut the leads, the resistance will change. Gauge, Material, and length of run all come into play when looking at resistance. Also temperature.

Easy way to check resistance of a coil if you con't have a MOD that will tell you:
Cartomizer and Atomizer Ohm Meter
If you want one, you should put yourself on the Notify me List. When they came in stock yesterday morning they lasted less than 30 minutes.

 

[Arnie H]

I've been thinking about and looking into re-wicking, re-coiling the EVOD heads myself. I'm trying to standardize all my equipment so everything I use can use evod heads (Protank, Puritank, Mini Davide, etc.). Once I run low on extra heads I might get into it.