RTA Dual Coil Issue

[34Dylanjp]

Hello, Im realatively new to vaping and im using the Fuchai 213 with the Ifly Limitless XL tank. Im using the RTA dual coil setup and when I pulse it only one coil will glow, it appears to get hot but doesn't glow, is there any way to trouble shoot or fix this issue, coils are pretty much brandnew
Thanks!

 

[ddirtyvapes]

I don't understand what you mean by "appears to get hot but doesn't glow," though I'm guessing you're referring to the second coil. Make sure your screws are all tightened well, and check again after pulsing since certain designs can come loose. I'm assuming, possibly incorrectly, that you know the basics of what you need to be doing when rebuilding, so I'm blowing past a number of very basic steps/advice. Once you've got your coils installed and glowing to some extent, strumming the coils (running your [ceramic] tweezers gently across them) like you would a harp string can help synchronize them. If one coil is not heating up at all, then you've probably got a connection issue. If strumming and pinching and pulsing doesn't eventually fix it, you've probably got a connection issue. Certain wire types-- twisted, claptons, really almost anything that uses more than one stand-- can have issues wherein one of the wires is fully connected, but the other(s) are not.

If it's heating up but not evenly, try strumming. If one is not heating at all, try re-installing or else just unscrewing a little and fiddling some. If all else fails, sometimes certain coils just aren't good, especially for newer builders. Not sure if you're new or not, but either way this is a fairly common issue.

 

[Cheallaigh]

ddv pretty much covered the basics, it sounds like one coil might be disconnected.

 

[34Dylanjp]

The one coil heats up, but doesn't glow orange. The other functions normally, which is why I'm confused. I tightened the screws made sure the coil was intact. Is their any reason why one side would heat normally, whilst the other did not?

 

[34Dylanjp]

Also, is there a reason it seems to have an off flavour to it, its why I changed my cotton, it tasted burnt. I was operating it at 60 watts.
Much thanks!

 

[Cheallaigh]

coil could be fried, it does happen, you might need to replace that one.

 

[34Dylanjp]

Well that would suck, seeing as its two days old.
Thanks though,

 

[Cheallaigh]

did you buy it from a store or coil it yourself?

 

[KenD]

The coils need to be equal in resistance (or close enough) or they will heat up unevenly.

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[TonyB66]

What KenD said.

Did you wrap,these coils yourself or buy them?

If they are heating unevenly their resistance isn't matched or you have a bad connection. You shouldn't even be wicking them or trying to vape until you have equality in their heating, no wonder your vape tastes bad.

What wire are you using and what settings are you using on your mod?

You say you are relatively new to vaping which worries me a bit as you are trying to set up something that is on an advanced level with little knowledge of what you are doing.

Watch a lot of YouTube videos there are loads that will show you how to set up a dual coil atomiser.

Who sold you this set up? They want shooting for not making sure you know what you are doing.

 

[daviedog]

What awg? What material? What ID?
If you made them the resistance should be checked with a DMM, must be equal as stated above. When installing, both sets of legs must be equidistant to the posts.
Real cool atty, troubleshoot by reversing the coils' position, easy with a velocity deck.
Same coil giving you grief?

 

[34Dylanjp]

Im using Clapton coils .2 resistance they are displaying .18 ohms on my mod. Now I'm having a dry hit problem. I've watched multiple videos on wicking. This is a major hastle. Any clue what I should do?

 

[34Dylanjp]

These are some images for reference

 

[daviedog]

Well at least your coils are burning evenly.
If that was an rta, l'd say too much wick. A dripper, wicking shouldn't be so critical.
Are you sure dry hit,, not harsh or hot. Experiment with airflow, low resistance builds equal hi-heat..

 

[34Dylanjp]

It's an rta but the juice channels on it are quite large. How should I lower my wick usage in using 75vg

 

[daviedog]

I have an ijoy limitless Xl,,thinking you had the same. Mine does not have the large pipes at the bottom.
Now giving "advice" on a topper i haven't examined.
1, too much wick, use only enough to cover juice holes,,were ever they are.
2, VG based juice usually will not keep up with low subohm builds after a few hits.
3, a dry hit should blacken your cotten & taste burnt.
4, check out subforums for your Exact atty.
Good luck..

 

[34Dylanjp]

It is limitless xl

 

[daviedog]

Mine is an rtda, black/ with paisley graphics/ adjustable Side a/flow. Some ijoys have multiple deck options. Now,,that didn't solve your problem.
My previous post is a GENERIC fix for 75% of "dry hit" problems..

 

[Cheallaigh]

since it's two coils they need to be matched resistance.. can you test each of them separately on something?

 

[Bunnykiller]

Im using Clapton coils .2 resistance they are displaying .18 ohms on my mod. Now I'm having a dry hit problem. I've watched multiple videos on wicking. This is a major hastle. Any clue what I should do?

if the coils are rated for .2, your resistance shown with both coils should be around .1