The non-o-coil build

[ericbnc]

Ever build without wrapping any coils? I call this the non-o-coil. I took a little over an inch of 32g Kanthal (1.2 ohm per inch) and connected the ends to my atty posts. Next I shoved a wad of cotton between the post and the wire (so 1/2 a coil?) and dripped some juice. It works.

 

[Cr0tchF4i]

Have you checked the ohm's on it? That's basically shorting out your battery. Not a smart move.

There's a reason why coils are built.

 

[nostinkies]

It wouldnt matter if it's in a coil, a straight piece of wire or a question mark. It's all about the total length of the wire being installed. If he's got an inch of kanthal thats 1.2 ohms and the posts are 1 inch apart, it's the same as a circular bundle of wire reading 1.2ohms.

 

[Kemosabe]

Call it the Rod Stewart (Hot Legs)

 

[ericbnc]

Call it the Rod Stewart (Hot Legs)

For real - when I tested it without the cotton the entire wire was glowing red at the same time - maybe 100% hot spots = no hot spots?

 

[aznfknpride]

Search ophion coil or snake coil.

 

[TJVJR]

Basically creating a heating element regardless or shape as long as there is resistance.....I think .