Sharp/Harsh hits on rebuildables??

[zazz]

I have an IGO-w and have gotten the hang of building coils, but I can't seem to get a good vape from this setup yet. I had maybe one coil previously that worked OK, but not quite what i was expecting. My current setup gives really harsh hits that make me cough, not a lot of vapor either.

Am i doing something wrong?

On the other hand i've built coils with the same process on an EVOD and they are amazing. Not really sure why i can't get a similar vape on my IGO

 

[super_X_drifter]

The relationship to the airhole is critical in both horizontal and vertical planes.

If the airhole is not centered on the coil horizontally, TH will be higher and vapor will be lower.

If the coil is higher than the airhole TH will be higher by air passing under the coil.

If the coil is lower than the airhole, TH will be reduced. That's how I run mine. But not so close to the deck that it contacts and shorts.

Additionally, coils perform better when they are positioned close to the airhole and away from the posts but not so close to the rim/cap of the atomizer that it contacts and shorts.

 

[pdib]

Yep. ▲ what he said. Heavy TH and lack of visible steam are signs of insufficient air flowing across the coil. Other than what Supe said, is your air hole big enough for your build?

 

[jozef-3d]

You could also be choking the wick. Too right of a coil?

 

[K-Woodz]

Also, if it's a low resistance build (under 1.3 ohms) you may consider enlarging your airholes ever so slightly. Get em lined up though first of all. Make sure there isn't any excess wick blocking the flow of air from airhole>coil>drip tip hole either. I had this problem earlier today and i thought my lungs were on fire. A slight adjustment and I got the biggest, tastiest, and smoothest hit.

 

[Thrasher]

yup what super x says,

On the other hand i've built coils with the same process on an EVOD and they are amazing. Not really sure why i can't get a similar vape on my IGO

as far as airflow goes there is no way for the coil to not be in the airflow with an evod.

 

[zazz]

I see. Thanks for the tips. I've been putting the coil close to the posts. The air holes are stock. Maybe I will try drilling them out

 

[zazz]

oh wow, well i guess that was it. i just placed the airhole directly in line with the coil and it is a world of difference. good vapor and flavor.
I guess i had it a little too far away. problem solved! thanks!