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[Debadoo]

What is the advantage of SS wire over Kanthal?

Some folks don't see an advantage. Basically it goes so far when you mash the button, then sorta backs down on the heat. Or something like that. To me what it means is that with kanthal I could never sub ohm. it was just too hot and harsh to me. With SS I meant to build 1 ohm and by mistake built dual ohms at .5 ohms. thought, well let me try it. It was amazing. Not hot or harsh at all, but I tasted flavors in my juice that I hadn't tasted before.

 

[olefolks]

Well, since I don't vape flavored juice I will just stay with what brung me to the dance.

 

[Rule62]

What is the advantage of SS wire over Kanthal?

Some folks, including myself, feel that it's a smoother vape. The reason is, as you apply power to the coil, and as the coil heats up, the resistance of the coil increases significantly. For this reason, most people build at a somewhat lower 'cold' resistance, than they would build with Kanthal or NiCr. Out can take nice, long, slow, draws, without having a hot vape toward the end of the draw.

 

[Debadoo]

Some folks, including myself, feel that it's a smoother vape. The reason is, as you apply power to the coil, and as the coil heats up, the resistance of the coil increases significantly. For this reason, most people build at a somewhat lower 'cold' resistance, than they would build with Kanthal or NiCr. Out can take nice, long, slow, draws, without having a hot vape toward the end of the draw.

JUP! what he said

 

[Vapefiend]

I think I have to cut down vaping for a few days. No matter how much water I drink my mouth and throat have been super dry and mucus-y I just got over being sick two weeks ago... I hope it's not another cold.

 

[Train2]

Some people claim a "cleaner" flavor. I never had an issue with kanthal and flavor though.
I went to SS for some builds because all these recent good single coil RDA's (narda, hadaly, etc), I wanted MORE wraps at a particular resistance, to get more surface area. SS provided that - it's lower resistance, so you can hit your mark with more wraps.
I still use Kanthal for most duals...and I still have a lot of favorite setups that I run duals in.

Well, since I don't vape flavored juice I will just stay with what brung me to the dance.

 

[olefolks]

Thanks for your responses everyone!! Now, my next question has to do with batteries. I have been using AW IMR 18650 3.7v 2200 mAh since the beginning.
My question is, is there anything better now. My batteries have been very good to me for 3 years now.

 

[Sterno]

chalice 4 arrived and vape well super easy to build

 

[Vapefiend]

My chalice iv is arriving today. Can't wait

 

[Vapefiend]

chalice 4 arrived and vape well super easy to build

How's the build quality?

 

[Sterno]

How's the build quality?

pretty good for a clone

 

[Vapefiend]

I can't believe I ordered on 7/19 lol when did you guys order?

 

[SteamStack]

Thanks for your responses everyone!! Now, my next question has to do with batteries. I have been using AW IMR 18650 3.7v 2200 mAh since the beginning.
My question is, is there anything better now. My batteries have been very good to me for 3 years now.

LG 18650HG2 3000mAh 20a

These are pretty good.. flat top though. Work great for woodvil and p67. Can use them in a grand but the throw would be longer since it's a flat top. I've been using a reo door magnet on top of them to make up the difference so it's like a button top.

 

[Vapefiend]

LG 18650HG2 3000mAh 20a

These are pretty good.. flat top though. Work great for woodvil and p67. Can use them in a grand but the throw would be longer since it's a flat top. I've been using a reo door magnet on top of them to make up the difference so it's like a button top.

That's clever. Any noticeable difference in voltage drop with/without the magnet?

 

[oldbroad]

I can't believe I ordered on 7/19 lol when did you guys order?

Mine haven't arrived yet either, but considering that they travel via a "slow boat from Chine", I'm being patient...they'll get here sooner or later

 

[SteamStack]

That's clever. Any noticeable difference in voltage drop with/without the magnet?

Nope.. it's a tiny magnet. Tested it and seen no difference under load. Can be a pain to make sure the magnet is in the right spot after first inserting the battery though. Just twist the batt to line it up and good.

Also protects the top of the battety from arcing which usually will create small dark etching (divits) on the batt top.

Been using them like this for like 2 years now.

Just add that you Can just keep the magnet on the battery even in the charger. I just swap the magnet when switching batts. Just touch the top of the batteries together and the magnet will jump to the next battery hehe. Smarter to just get a magnet for ea batt to make it more convenient.. next time I order from reosmods I'll grab more as there cheap.

 

[Vapefiend]

Got my chalice clone

 

[Vapefiend]

Assembled

 

[oplholik]

Keep us updated on these, I might get a couple myself.

 

[Vapefiend]

Scrubbed and in the alcohol bath she goes.