I'm relatively new to building and I've used some pre built coils for now...how do I go about torching my kanthal and does it make it easier to work with and not so springy and resistant to being worked into a proper tight coil?
Torching your kanthal?
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You can torch the wire over a gas stove, a propane or butane torch, or even a cigarette lighter. Get the wire to be bright-orange hot.
It helps a lot with smaller gauge wire. Doesn't do that much for 26 gauge and larger wire though.
In any case it's optional.
It helps a lot with smaller gauge wire. Doesn't do that much for 26 gauge and larger wire though.
In any case it's optional.
In lieu of annealing the wire (Kanthal A1 is pre-annealed by the way)... a tight, firm hold of the wire end not only reduces coil inconsistencies, but makes for a better finished product that requires minimal dry-firing and re-working.
I use a relatively large, solid block coil fixture (similar in size to the Vap N' Quit UK tool)... and more importantly, a 5 inch, straight hemostat (surgical clamp pliers) to hold the wrap end of the wire tail. This allows for a much firmer and more consistent "pull" on the wire - resulting in even tension and a near fully compressed coil, requiring minimal final firing/finishing.
Not sure where you are purchasing your wire but Lightning Vapes Kanthal A1 Resistance Wire DOES NOT come pre-annealed. I have been very pleased with their products but my preference is to torch my wire before, and after I wrap a coil. Good luck to you.
My post was regarding Lightning Vapes which do not anneal. Next time I may look into TEMCo. Thank you.
Since I wrap my coils with a coil gizmo there is no need to pre torch which is a total PITA anyway.
I mount the coil, fire then compress. Never fails...
I mount the coil, fire then compress. Never fails...
LOL, I ended up buying a creme brulee torch for the dual purpose of making creme brulee and annealing wire...My first build...the torch hadn't arrived but the Kayfun had soooo...I pulse fired it on the Provari and pinched it with some fat jewelry tweezers after reading the ohms of course...So yeah, that's another way.
The torch will probably hereafter be used for custardy yumminess!
Either way, you will fire it on your mod and all coils should glow starting from the inside and fanning out to the last coil.
if your using 28g kanthal or higher, i would recommend torching. Anything less and its kind of worthless.
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