Same coil for 3 1/2 months

[CatMommy]

Just realized I'm still vaping on the first coil I ever made (back in late July) for my purple VV.
There's no danger in that...Right?

It's still working fine with wick changes and dry burns.
Do I need to change it if it's working fine?

Also, is there some kind of coil calculator somewhere?
I know it will depend on the size of the coil, but anything general out there for: gauge + # of wraps = x ohms
(One of you smart technical people probably made one.)

Hope everyone is enjoying the weekend.

 

[Ramjet]

What type of device is that? Could you show a picture to a guy who's thinking about this avenue of diy? I always thought from reading the threads, that coiling these things was an every other day accurence

 

[custom-classic]

My need to tinker will not allow me to keep the same coil for more than a couple days. I can't imagine there's anything wrong with keeping one in service indefinitely, though I think at some point it will pop or disintegrate.

This is worth a look: http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/reos-mods/446263-micro-coils-ohms-description-12.html

 

[nerak]

That's a fantastic record of time with a coil Christina! I am finding my coils are lasting a long time also. If they still meter good and clean up well with a dry butn then I don't see a reason to change them out.

Try looking at this thread for some suggested coils: http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/reos-mods/446263-micro-coils-ohms-description.html

 

[Ramjet]

My need to tinker will not allow me to keep the same coil for more than a couple days. I can't imagine there's anything wrong with keeping one in service indefinitely, though I think at some point it will pop or disintegrate.

This is worth a look: http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/reos-mods/446263-micro-coils-ohms-description-12.html

Nice...very helpful in the future. I saved that to my documents

 

[CatMommy]

That's the thread I was looking for!
Thanks, Custom and Karen!

 

[CatMommy]

My need to tinker will not allow me to keep the same coil for more than a couple days. I can't imagine there's anything wrong with keeping one in service indefinitely, though I think at some point it will pop or disintegrate.

This is worth a look: http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/reos-mods/446263-micro-coils-ohms-description-12.html

I understand some people's need to tinker, but I typically abide by the rule, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it". I'm always afraid I'm going to end up with something that I'm not happy with when there was no need to change it in the first place. Like I will never reach Nirvana again...it was beginner's luck...LOL

That's a fantastic record of time with a coil Christina! I am finding my coils are lasting a long time also. If they still meter good and clean up well with a dry butn then I don't see a reason to change them out.



Try looking at this thread for some suggested coils: http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/reos-mods/446263-micro-coils-ohms-description.html

I will admit, Karen, that I have not taken it off to meter it. Maybe that's something I should do if I still intend to use it.

 

[Rhapsodies Fire]

I haven't found a reason to change mine unless they break. Only broke one so far. The only thing I noticed is that over time I find the need to dry burn more often. So every other day instead of the once a week deal for me.

 

[ChrisEU]

The metal of the heating wire does change with use and I had to change coils before because they just didn't taste as well anymore. That was after 8 weeks (or so) of heavy use with mentholated liquids.

Also, some coils develop little kinks from changing the wicks and moving them back and forth. Such flaws in the metal can lead to hot spots and off flavor.

If everything is fine with your coil and it tastes like it should, I see no reason to change it. You don't change the heating elements of your toaster regularly, do you? =)

 

[supertrunker]

Of course not Chris - i just buy another toaster!

I can get a long time out of some coils, a month or so before i get bored and change them. Usually it's a week or so of nonstop use and then the coils are clogged and look rather grim, so i toss them and make new. Microcoils are easier to rewick but i don't like cotton and i prefer to sit down once a week and replace a load of coils rather than messing about with pinches of cotton every day.

I never had a cotton micro last longer than a day before having to be rewicked, but then i vape like mad all day long at work.

I know of people that regularly get 2+ months of use from their coils - that's cheap vaping right there!

T

 

[NicoHolic]

I'm still vaping two coils that are over three months old. The 0.8Ω is my daily driver and was wrapped August first.

 

[supertrunker]

Keep that up Nico and you'll have to buy it a card and a cake!

T

 

[Matthee]

Awesomeness of Reos right here as well - it is suitable for an endless variety of wants and needs!