RTAs for a restricted lung hit

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Katya

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but reviews are subjective

But, all of that carries a big "ymmv" :)

Ain't that the truth. I have a box, in the back of my closet, labeled "Taste is subjective." It contains all kinds of vaping supplies that others deemed the best, the ultimate, or the must-have, including totally unvapeable juices, atties, and mods... :facepalm:
 

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Ain't that the truth. I have a box, in the back of my closet, labeled "Taste is subjective." It contains all kinds of vaping supplies that others deemed the best, the ultimate, or the must-have, including totally unvapeable juices, atties, and mods... :facepalm:

We all have that box.... :)
 

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    I love ss316l in a 28 gauge single coil at around 5 or 6 wraps. I've tried 26 gauge in both my doggies, serpent mini and serpent elevate, but just find it takes that extra bit longer to ramp up - whereas the 28 gauge just hits straight away.

    It's been no big deal until I've tried to use 28 gauge in a postless deck like the elevate - as the legs are plopped down, my last attempt just led to hot legs due to the coil deforming.

    Is there any way to use 28 gauge in a deck like this? Thought maybe adding a bend in the bottom of the legs might help, but not sure ;) Or is there a better wire/coil to use?

    Here's the deck
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    OK question time

    I love ss316l in a 28 gauge single coil at around 5 or 6 wraps. I've tried 26 gauge in both my doggies, serpent mini and serpent elevate, but just find it takes that extra bit longer to ramp up - whereas the 28 gauge just hits straight away.

    It's been no big deal until I've tried to use 28 gauge in a postless deck like the elevate - as the legs are plopped down, my last attempt just led to hot legs due to the coil deforming.

    Is there any way to use 28 gauge in a deck like this? Thought maybe adding a bend in the bottom of the legs might help, but not sure ;) Or is there a better wire/coil to use?

    Here's the deck
    dizuotu.jpg
    Adding the bend won't hurt anything and the resistance change is minimal.
     

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    OK question time

    I love ss316l in a 28 gauge single coil at around 5 or 6 wraps. I've tried 26 gauge in both my doggies, serpent mini and serpent elevate, but just find it takes that extra bit longer to ramp up - whereas the 28 gauge just hits straight away.

    It's been no big deal until I've tried to use 28 gauge in a postless deck like the elevate - as the legs are plopped down, my last attempt just led to hot legs due to the coil deforming.

    Is there any way to use 28 gauge in a deck like this? Thought maybe adding a bend in the bottom of the legs might help, but not sure ;) Or is there a better wire/coil to use?

    Here's the deck
    dizuotu.jpg
    How many watts were you using with the 26g & the 28g?
     

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    I think so. What did the coil ohm out to?

    0.48 ohms, maybe a wrap less would help too. Just don't like an overly warm vape. Definately hitting faster at 30 watts - I'm offically a modwomper :rolleyes:
     

    AngeNZ

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    OK. Then you're on the right track. You just need to find the wattage that makes you happy. 26g ss coils are slowish. I only use 28g myself.

    Yup, think that's half the problem - I'm so used to 28 gauge coils
     

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    OK question time

    I love ss316l in a 28 gauge single coil at around 5 or 6 wraps. I've tried 26 gauge in both my doggies, serpent mini and serpent elevate, but just find it takes that extra bit longer to ramp up - whereas the 28 gauge just hits straight away.

    It's been no big deal until I've tried to use 28 gauge in a postless deck like the elevate - as the legs are plopped down, my last attempt just led to hot legs due to the coil deforming.

    Is there any way to use 28 gauge in a deck like this? Thought maybe adding a bend in the bottom of the legs might help, but not sure ;) Or is there a better wire/coil to use?

    Here's the deck
    dizuotu.jpg
    In post less decks that won't hold my preferred 26g, I will wrap a parallel coil with twisted leads/legs.
    That usually gives the screws more wire area to grab.
     

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    In post less decks that won't hold my preferred 26g, I will wrap a parallel coil with twisted leads/legs.
    That usually gives the screws more wire area to grab.

    Good thinking macduff :thumb:

    I got a 28 gauge coil into the elevate this morning, using hooked legs - no hotspots, or hot legs. It's not the prettiest coil I've installed :lol: but it vapes AWESOME :D
     
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