Sub tank mini build advice.

[HenTheKing]

Yeah after I'd read a bit before I posted I wasn't as worried. You see so much from people telling you not to be stupid and all of a sudden 4.2 seemed higher and panic. Haha!

Thanks for the clarification bud.

 

[HenTheKing]

On a side note these two coils haven't helped liquid state much. It's a bit better but not much. :-(

 

[Clydde26]

You can never be too cautious when it comes to battery safety. So by all means when it comes to battery safety there are no stupid questions. But you are right in the aspect that if your mod is showing over 4.2 volts on your wattage then you are probably vaping it too hott and are at risk at burning your wick or your juice.

Steam engine has a wattage adjuster you can utilize on the right hand side one you put in the specs of your build... called Heat flux.... I usually adjust that number to get the mW/mm^2 right at 200. That is usually the preferred sweet spot of the build. If your vaping at wattages higher than that then you are at risk of burnt/dry hits.

 

[Clydde26]

Do you by any chance have a drill?

 

[HenTheKing]

Yeah I worked it so the heat was green around the 22w mark. No, no drill. You thinking twisted coils?

 

[Clydde26]

Yea I am in the process of putting together a pictoral post. Unless you already know how to make twisted coils.

 

[HenTheKing]

Well I've never tried to do it, but I know the process I suppose. One end in the drill other in pliers and then twist it.

Is there a good way to do it without a drill? Do you think that would help the flavour?

 

[Clydde26]

I know it would help the flavor.... adding the extra wire would increase surface area...which is your flavor producer....also it will allow you to go higher in wattage which again will allow you to get a warmer vape and more flavor.

I dont reaally know of an easy way without a drill other than by hand. The main concern is getting the end leads tight enough to trap under the screw... But 2 strands of your 26ga twisted....6 wraps at 2.5inner diameter...will net you a .5 ohm coil... and your vape should significantly improve. Probably by 25%.

 

[HenTheKing]

Hmm. I think I've got one pair of pliers and can't think of anything else I could use. I don't think adjustable spanners will clamp tight enough.

Thanks for the info mate, interesting to hear different perspectives.

 

[Clydde26]

I just twisted one up and threw it in there and I'm already living it. If you can figure it out I think it will be the answer your looking for.

 

[HenTheKing]

r/ecr_eu

Just found that, I have a big mug! I'm gonna try that after lunch! Will let you know how it goes! Thanks again my friend!

 

[Clydde26]

Nice I will be checking the thread to see how you faired good luck

 

[HenTheKing]

Managed to twist the wire with a big cup and and some pliers. I couldn't fit six wraps in the RBA without it being bent out of shape so took it to 5 wraps, which initially came out at 0.3. Which worried me, but I fired it to make sure it was glowing properly and tightened the connections and it's currently at 0.5.

It's getting reallllly hot, spitting an awful lot and it seems to be needing a hell of a lot more power.
Any suggestions? Or is this ok?

 

[Clydde26]

If it is spitting try to lower the coil closer to the air hole If you can. As low to the deck as you can without it touching. That should fix your spitting issues and yes it should take more power... Around 40 watts to get a fantastic vape.

 

[HenTheKing]

Ok, will do. I have to admit being so eager for it to work I shoved a juice in that hasn't worked for me before, it's still not lol.

I was really pleased at how good my wire looked! I did take photos but the sizes are to large, bummer.

 

[Clydde26]

Just go into your phone editor and crop it a lil... It will reduce it to the right size to post it.

 

[Clydde26]

Does the juice at least have a more pronounce flavor or anything or does it just taste so terrible that it wouldn't matter if the flavor improved?

 

[HenTheKing]

Just put a dab of banana custard in with the other juice (it's a cream based blueberry) and wow! Banana is the dominant flavour! I can only imagine what it would be like with just that in!

 

[Clydde26]

Excellent I hope this solves your problem and vastly improved your vaping experience.... And hey you learned a new coil building technique in the process.

 

[HenTheKing]