Trouble on my Kraken positive post

[CrazyCory564]

I have a hard time getting two wires to fit under the positive screw without slipping out.

I was wondering if anyone knew how hard it was to make a dual vertical sleeper coil so I'd only need to use one wire? Or does anyone else have any other recommendations, other than using thinner wire? (I'm using 28 gauge on it, but I really don't feel like ordering 30 or 32 right this very second)

 

[BuzzKilla]

put a pair of washers and secure your wire between them. 28 is no issue for me.

 

[CrazyCory564]

put a pair of washers and secure your wire between them. 28 is no issue for me.

Thank you. It has one washer on it; didn't even think of adding another to sandwhich them.

 

[Chelonian]

Buzz's solution should work. If it doesnt (I have the same issue) wrap the kanthal around the screw first, the build the coil.
Its the only way that I can do it without getting irritated.


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[BuzzKilla]

I'm able to wrap a dual coil setup just fine with one washer, but adding a second washer just makes it easier.

the second washer also reduces coil movement when you are tightening down the second screw.

 

[WarBlaze]

those have to be some seriously small washers lol
what size cause i just bought a kraken from my buddy and havent built it yet cause the wrap around on screws kinda turns me off

 

[WattWick]

those have to be some seriously small washers lol
what size cause i just bought a kraken from my buddy and havent built it yet cause the wrap around on screws kinda turns me off

Posts with holes aren't all that great when using mesh wicks. That's possibly why they're not that common on gennies. My EA Nebula got holes. I rarely use the hole in the center post. Just easier to finish the coil by wrapping it around a post than maintaining something resembling a decent coil while threading a hole.

One of the main differences between my original Kraken and my clones is the center post top. The clone uses two washers, while the original has a center post with a small 'plateau' (in lack of a better term) and one washer. Easier to work with the original, IMHO.

 

[BuzzKilla]

those have to be some seriously small washers lol
what size cause i just bought a kraken from my buddy and havent built it yet cause the wrap around on screws kinda turns me off

FatDaddyVapes, has the washers, if you are looking to buy.

i personally, only use one.
but it helps for those who have trouble.

 

[Chelonian]

That lip at the top makes for a nice base fir my second washer


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[CrazyCory564]

Buzz's solution should work. If it doesnt (I have the same issue) wrap the kanthal around the screw first, the build the coil.
Its the only way that I can do it without getting irritated.


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With the negative screw that is fine (for my cable/mesh build i started at the negative and wrapped up), But wrapping down is a problem for me. I always grab more kanthal than I need, With the longer legs, winding it between the positive post and whatever im wrapping around is too much of a pain.

As of now I keep the leads going to the positive going the same direction so I can just press one in with the other and tighten both down

 

[vapolator]

Not sure than i'm rightly understand the question.

I mount duals like that on it, one resistance per washer.

 

[Chelonian]

I think that he is talking about winding from the positive post, top down.
Maybe he gets better results?


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[vapolator]

Ho i see ! Like that ? (tri-mesh)

(I will never do it again or i will finish in a psychiatric hospital )

 

[CrazyCory564]

I think that he is talking about winding from the positive post, top down.
Maybe he gets better results?


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I was saying why I CAN'T wrap down from the positive.

As per vapolator, mine only came with one washer, hence my problem.

I have since stopped using the Kraken as I now have an Origen v2 clone; no problems whatsoever.

 

[Chelonian]

Seems that it would be a pain wrapping downward - you would have to feed the kanthal through the space between the center post and the wick, rather than just wrapping it.

On attys that I have problems with posts, I just use extra kanthal to make a loop, then pull the loop tight around the screw


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[WattWick]

... and that is generally one of the main differences between clones and originals. Sloppy screw holes and fasteners that don't quite fit right.

Don't get me wrong. Not touching on ethics or such. And there are exceptions in both clones and originals. Sucks having to pay $100 more just to get a couple micro screwholes right. Sucks even more to pay that $100 extra and find out some mod makers do no better than cloners.

Guess I'm just randomly ranting with no specific agenda. Yep... some gennies can be a PITA to fasten coils on. My Sat22 clones being among them. And Kraken clones. The latter not that bad... but I guess it can be - with two wires.

 

[Chelonian]

The worst is when you tighten a screw down, and the whole post turns, screwing up your coil, pinching the wick.

Corey
If you go back to the Kraken, what you can do is pass the kanthal through the washer, then mount the washer on the center post.
Lots of times, you can simply trap the kanthal between the post and washer when you tighten it like that, and not even bother with wrapping it around the post.
Hope you have better luck with the Origen