Recoiling

[USMC0311]

I try to make a 3.5 ohm coil but only seems to be able to get around 2.2 or less..

Any input would be greatly appreciated.

 

[corey5188]

Add more coils

If you are only putting 3-4 coils around the wick, try adding a few more. Why do you want such a high resistance?

 

[USMC0311]

I went as much as eight wrap arounds but still not hitting my number. Any more would hit the wall.

 

[StevesCVO]

What gauge wire? And what are you recoiling?

 

[USMC0311]

wrapping with 32AWG and 2mm wick. For a chuck at 6v.

 

[Kable]

You could use a smaller wire (higher gauge) for your coil, with a higher resistance per length. Also, semper fi

 

[USMC0311]

Also I'm trying it on a Vivi Nova and trying it on a Kanger MT3....

 

[USMC0311]

So the smaller the gauge the the higher resistance? Is that bc I could probably wrap it more?

 

[StevesCVO]

Smaller wire and more wraps. If you have an ohm meter, ohm a length of the wire to see how much wire u would need to get the desired resistance.

 

[USMC0311]

Smaller wire and more wraps. If you have an ohm meter, ohm a length of the wire to see how much wire u would need to get the desired resistance.

But i would have to use the whole length of the wire right? I wouldn't be able to cut it afterwards...

 

[Kable]

So the smaller the gauge the the higher resistance? Is that bc I could probably wrap it more?

I believe the higher gauge is the smaller diameter, but yeah. Think of it like a hose - the smaller the diameter, the more resistance to the flow of water (or electrons).

 

[StevesCVO]

Just add some length to what you need to be able to fasten the ends and cut it.

 

[USMC0311]

I believe the higher gauge is the smaller diameter, but yeah. Think of it like a hose - the smaller the diameter, the more resistance to the flow of water (or electrons).

Makes sense.. I guess I have some shopping to do. Thanks. This forum is great just because of people like you that give quick responses. Thanks again.

 

[StevesCVO]

I believe the higher gauge is the smaller diameter, but yeah. Think of it like a hose - the smaller the diameter, the more resistance to the flow of water (or electrons).

Same length in higher gauge wire eqauls higher resistance.

 

[USMC0311]

Just curious though.. I wouldn't be able to do this pretty much without getting a lower gauge wire?

 

[MF DOOM]

A thing about Nova re-wiring...if you aren't using no-resistance wire (which I see you are not) you want to braid, twist or fold the legs, to add to the resistance.

The Nova's weak-link.

Kable is right, thinner wire.

 

[StevesCVO]

Wish you were closer so I could help you in person. First coil for me was easy but I've been a mechanic and mesed with electrical for 30 + yrs. Nothing like being able to show you one in person and make it a "hands on" experience.

 

[USMC0311]

A thing about Nova re-wiring...if you aren't using no-resistance wire (which I see you are not) you want to braid, twist or fold the legs, to add to the resistance.

The Nova's weak-link.

Kable is right, thinner wire.

There's almost like a solder on the ends of the wire... Is this what you mean by braiding?

 

[StevesCVO]

Just curious though.. I wouldn't be able to do this pretty much without getting a lower gauge wire?

Higher gauge. Higher gauge is smaller for more resistance.

 

[USMC0311]

Higher gauge. Higher gauge is smaller for more resistance.

Now I got it lol. The smaller the wire number the higher the resistance. Would of messed up again. haha