@ChelsB , no problem. I didn't think you were dumb at all, I figured something like that.
I think the biggest issue with rebuilding those PT coils is making sure the negative wire (the one between the rubber and the outside of the coil base) gets folded over really tightly before inserting the rubber. Then lift it enough to get nail clippers or wire cutters nice and close to cut it off. Anything left should be tucked in and down to avoid any contact with the center pin.
Also, use a lighter gauge wire (nothing bigger than 30ga) to keep the overall width of the coil down giving less of a chance of the positive side coming into contact with the coil body. I always had good luck with 30ga.
6 wraps of 30ga Kanthal around a round tooth pick (just under 2mm) should come in a around 1.3 ohms. The tooth pick will drop into the wicking slots and keep the coil set perfectly while you put ti together. Once the bottom pin is set and the leads trimmed, slide out the tooth pick and check your resistance.
If it reads a short, use the tooth pick to position the coil right in the middle of the opening so it isn't touching the outer walls. Once it reads good; wick it, check it again, fill the tank, vape, and enjoy (grunting is optional)
Wow, thank you! Yes, there's been quite a bit of cursing going on. But I WILL succeed getting those little buggers to work!
