To micro or not to micro?

[Saltraker]

I have been rebuilding coils for the Kanger heads and the IGO-L in a standard 2mm coil, using both 30 and 32g Kanthal and (sort of) have it down. But I keep seeing micro coil rebuilds and I'm wondering what the advantages are? Why would one want to micro? Why are the coils touching in a micro but not a "standard" coil? What does the micro provide that would make me want to try it?

 

[KurrptSenate]

There's a whole thread about micro coils being great for flavor and throat hit. I think it's an absolute must on a protank.

 

[InTheShade]

All I can say is try it. You'll understand what the difference is very quickly.

The main difference is the amount of coil surface area in contact with the juice. More surface area usually equals better flavor and vapor.

As KS said, there is a huge thread all about micro coils, it's well worth a look.

 

[Huckleberried]

Is that specific thread in a DIY, New Members, or General Discussion forum? I'd like to read that, too! Thanks for the topic question Saltraker!

 

[E_DeCastro]

Is that specific thread in a DIY, New Members, or General Discussion forum? I'd like to read that, too! Thanks for the topic question Saltraker!

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...271-micro-coils-increase-vapor-flavor-th.html

 

[devauto]

Awesome, another rabbit hole ... Thanks all

 

[Huckleberried]

Ah. Thank you

 

[Enoch777]

All I can say is try it. You'll understand what the difference is very quickly.

The main difference is the amount of coil surface area in contact with the juice. More surface area usually equals better flavor and vapor.

That sums it up very nicely. I literally just wrapped one like 4-5 minutes ago. I've done Mini Coils, 3/32th" diameter, and Micro Coils from 1/16th" to 3/64". Anything smaller and you're heading into Nano territory.

I always wrap mine to be low resistance, between 1.3Ω and 1.5Ω.

Not that you can't get a good -or even a great- vape out of a standard setup, but most flavor chasers, cloud chasers, and hobbyists end up doing either micro coils or sub ohm vaping. Maybe both! If you want any tips how to wrap your coils just ask away or definitely check out the aforementioned thread for the best advice.

 

[Saltraker]

Thanks for the info. I'm off to read the thread. Devauto...another rabbit hole, indeed. I like it

 

[Kropotkin]

I've just started doing micro coils, and I really like them.

They're easier than they look (they look like they'd be a bloody pain, which is why I was slow to take it up) and flavor and vapor production are much improved. Especially vapor production - it's really impressive.

 

[jrs99]

I just started them on my drippers and absolutely love them. It seemed intimidating at first but search Youtube for Darkzero's coil jig. I rigged up something similar and it works like a champ. It makes it real easy to wrap a nice tight coil right off the bat.
To be honest I had trouble wraping normal coils but micros on the jig made life real easy.

 

[mostapha]

Microcoils are just better unless you can use ribbon. They seem a lot more efficient with heat and a lot more consistent. They're also easier to wrap once you figure out the tricks.

Ribbon does the same kind of thing a little bit better (because it heats up faster) but is a lot harder to work with.

 

[tj99959]

Guess we would need to decide what constitutes being a "micro".

 

[Iquitcigs]

been making nano and micro but can't decide what i like best more th with the nano warmer vape but the micro produces almost as much vapour i think not sure as i am using different juice in 2 different tanks

 

[ta2dave76]

I think mine are nano....I use a really small paper clip...just did one at .6ohm.

 

[Enoch777]

28GA, 19-20 wraps on 3/64" @ 1.8Ω

"GOAL!!!"

I'll try this again with fewer wraps, but it's doing quite well as is.