Simple MTL coil builds

[Ken Kaneki]

Hello ECF,
I have recently bought the Berserk MTL RDA and I was looking to build my own coils. So far I've been using pre-built coils that I just need to install but I want to build my own. I don't know much about coil types, wire types , gauges ..etc. Can anyone explain that to me? I'm looking to build coils with resistance between 0.7 ohms and 1.2 ohms.
Thank you.

 

[AngeNZ]

For lower wattage 10-20 watts try either 26 gauge or 28 gauge round wire.

28 gauge is thinner - it will heat up faster, and cool down quicker than 26 gauge. But as it is thinner wire, some find it harder to wick with. The best way is just trying out both, and seeing what works best for you.

You can buy it in either kanthal, ni80 or ss316l. SS316l can be used in temp control vaping, or it can be used in wattage vaping. Kanthal and ni80 can only be used in wattage vaping. The main difference between these 3 wire types is their resistance. Kanthal has the highest resistance, ni80 is lower and ss316l has the lowest resistance. But for use with a regulated mod - the resistance is just a number.

If you want a 0.7ohm - 1.2ohm coil - here's some options:

3mm id, 6 wraps, 28 gauge ss316l gives approx 0.7ohm
3mm id, 6 wraps, 28 gauge Ni80 gives approx 0.9ohm
3mm id, 6 wraps, 28 gauge kanthal gives approx 1.4ohm

If you play with the calculator at Steam Engine - it will give you other information:
Coil wrapping | Steam Engine | free vaping calculators

 

[Vapefiend]

I do a 2mm ID spaced coil. 28 gauge kanthal I think 6-7 wraps usually gets me anywhere between 0.9-1.1ohms. I use rayon, ymmv.

 

[G and C]

I'm also a MTL vaper, although I tend to stick to higher ohms, usually around 1.8ohms. My go to is either 10 wraps of Kanthal 28g with 2.5mm diameter for RTAs, or 13 wraps of Kanthal 26g on a 3.0mm diameter for RDAs. I find that 28g is much easier to work with for some reason, but YMMV.

I'd give 4 wraps of 28g Kanthal with a 3mm diameter a shot, and see how that fits your needs. Should build you right around .9ohms.

 

[Falconeer]

I do go for simple solutions and stick around the 0.7 - 1.0 Ohm range - 5.5 wraps of 26 guage Kanthal with an ID of 2.5 gives a straightforward spaced coil which works just grand for me as an MTL vaper.

 

[MartinD]

I'm making my mtl coils with KA1 28ga and 2,5mm ID,5-6 wraps or 2mm ID,6-7 wraps,depending on which atomizer I'm using.Both coils are around 1ohm and I'm using them 11,5 to 12,5 W.Bigger airhole under the coil needs bigger coil inner diammeter for better flavor and vice versa.