Try 4 wraps with the coil. That'll heat it up. That's what I am running. Good luck.
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Share your wick and coil setups for your Reo!
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Try 4 wraps with the coil. That'll heat it up. That's what I am running. Good luck.
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4 wraps with 30 gauge got me 1.33 ohms, 4 wraps with 28 gauge got me .99 ohms. I'll try 5 wraps with the 28 next to see what happens. I'm making the tight together coils that hildicat shows on page 12. Also be aware that total wire length from post to post effects the ohms. The longer the wire, the higher the resistance and hence the ohms will be higher.
So, if I am understanding correctly, if I try 32 gauge at 4 raps, that would get me closer to about 1.7?
Not sure on the 32 gauge, but I think 5 wraps of 30 gauge will get you there if you start with a 2 1/2" piece of wire. FYI, 28 gauge wire is thicker and easier to work with than 30 gauge, which is thicker and easier to work with than 32 gauge, etc, etc..
4 wraps of 32 gets me about 1.6 most of the time. Hope that helps
Resistance Wire (ohms/in) This chart will help you gauge how much (length) wire to use for whatever ohms you're shooting for. Might help.
That looks awesome Rellen! I just did the same thing, using 30 ga and 3 wraps! Weighed in at 93. Can't wait to try it tomorrow! Nice work!
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Woo 1.23 ohms! MAKE sure that your wick is nicely soaked otherwise that sucker will BURN (unless you are using silica wick) and everything after will taste TERRIBLE. I've done it several times lol. Other than that you are going to be filling your room with so much vapor that you won't be able to see in front of you 
Nice work! Keep that wick soaked and it should be a crackin' vape. I don't know how you feel about opening up the air hole, but I've found that the extra air flow helps with very low resistance setups, plus it will crank out huge clouds. Of course that means the draw will be looser as well. I've come to prefer a looser draw but I know many do not. Just another variable to consider...
As I have read, I wet the cotton with juice, then let it sit for an hour (using my other REO during that time frame) before hitting.
I hit the .93 ohm coil this morning and it was like pulling directly off a blow torch, very warm. It was rad and all, but I just pulled it and built one with 30ga and 5 wraps. Weighed in at 1.34. Now it's put back together and soaking in juice.
I have been using a # 4 machine screw. it is about 1/16" dia. I also use a slightly longer piece of wire +/- 3" because I leave the tails nice and long so I can slip them in while still on the screw. I trim one tail ( the one on the left) about 1/4 - 1/2 " shorter than the one on the right. Makes it real easy to slip the right one in first then it doesn't pull out when putting in the left wire.
I use the screw to fine tune the position of the coil then tighten it down, reposition, then back out the screw. I have also reinserted the screw to make final adjustments.
I run a magnifying lamp as suggested by many here - seems like a must have?
All in all, very pleased with this. Now if I could just leave a set up in former than a day!
Oh, the unflavored nic is very kind to the coil - the wick just slips right out.
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I hit the .93 ohm coil this morning and it was like pulling directly off a blow torch, very warm. It was rad and all, but I just pulled it and built one with 30ga and 5 wraps. Weighed in at 1.34. Now it's put back together and soaking in juice.
I have been using a # 4 machine screw. it is about 1/16" dia. I also use a slightly longer piece of wire +/- 3" because I leave the tails nice and long so I can slip them in while still on the screw. I trim one tail ( the one on the left) about 1/4 - 1/2 " shorter than the one on the right. Makes it real easy to slip the right one in first then it doesn't pull out when putting in the left wire.
I use the screw to fine tune the position of the coil then tighten it down, reposition, then back out the screw. I have also reinserted the screw to make final adjustments.
I run a magnifying lamp as suggested by many here - seems like a must have?
All in all, very pleased with this. Now if I could just leave a set up in former than a day!
Oh, the unflavored nic is very kind to the coil - the wick just slips right out.
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Using a 3/32 drillbit to pre-wind my coil and pull a folded piece of cotton through.
Simply swapping the cotton wick gives me a fresh vape. I've started to burn the bits off when I swap the cotton which makes the coil cleanest it gets before doing a fresh coil.
Simply swapping the cotton wick gives me a fresh vape. I've started to burn the bits off when I swap the cotton which makes the coil cleanest it gets before doing a fresh coil.
I'm too impatient to wait that long for a new wick. With most juices I can tell when its saturated. Two or three good squonks and you will see it take on the color of your juice and turn glossy. I then give it a couple of test fires and watch it sizzle. Apply top cap and vape away.
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Oh hell yes. That is so what I'm lookin forward too.
Jan, can you post some pix of yours (chalice) too pretty please?
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1.8~2.2Ω for the VVG. Usually run between 4.2~5 volts depending on juice and mood. I like the 30g Kanthal but lately I've been getting good results with 28g and 8~10 wraps. I think the higher surface area of the coil makes for a thicker vape, plus the coils are much more sturdy. Once set up they seem to last forever and never disfigure even after multiple wick changes.
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