No sub ohm for me. Hanging out just under 1(.9) to just over (1.2) is working fine for me. I've read up and done all the research... I could make that move, but I'm good here. Besides, I don't have enough juice to sustain prolonged sub ohmage!
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Bed is soft. Maybe if I pull the mattress onto the floor?
I thought a sub ohm was under 1.2? Not true? I have so much to learn. Too bad life keeps impinging on my studies. For now I think I will just get into DIY juice.
Bed is soft. Maybe if I pull the mattress onto the floor?
I thought a sub ohm was under 1.2? Not true? I have so much to learn. Too bad life keeps impinging on my studies. For now I think I will just get into DIY juice.
Good news!!!
Now you get to play Mr. Nurse!
It is that wire! (methinks) I may also have a small piece that came with the Phoenix. hoping i can find some silica in da box to use as i wait for more vapemail. i like the idea of using a paperclip with the wick, threading, i foresee might be difficult unless you hook it as Bad Boy B (not bill, he is legend) mentioned.
i know little about battery chemistry. The mech batteries i have are 2 EH and one EFest IMR, 2 of them are high drain. 18350, 500 & 650.
i think i am going to shoot for 1-1.2ohm. how many wraps with a 28g would that be?
i have been holding on to some 6mg (half my usually level) bottles that i have specifically for use in RDAs so that i dont over do it. headaches ensue when i have too much nic.
Actually, LD, I think that wire from the meet is 30ga. I'm comparing it to my other kanthal that I know is 30ga, and it appears to be the same. I am currently vaping a 1.4ohm coil in my Igo-L (4 wraps). I haven't properly modified my airholes yet. They are poor-man modified by sticking the tip of a corkscrew through the hole and wiggling/twisting until the hole widens a little. I still haven't put a second hole in my Igo-W, so that one also has a single coil at the moment. It has a 2.2ohm microcoil (7 or 8 wraps, I can't remember). The paper clip/sewing pin tip is especially helpful for microcoiling, at least for me. 
Have you thought about getting another lesson in building from L in the vape group? He's a really nice guy, and usually eager to help out.
Have you thought about getting another lesson in building from L in the vape group? He's a really nice guy, and usually eager to help out.
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Goooood evening VVVers!
All I can tell you, LD is I got 1.6 ohms on a loose (spacing between, not loose to the wick) 4-wraps using 32awg kanthal. 5-6 should get you into a low 1+ catagory, depending on the thickness of the wick. I think 28awg is near 1/2ohm per inch. (That's why I got 29awg)
I'm not comfortable placing my coils close together at this stage.
I murdered an eGo battery doing that.
It's still out on my sidewalk with its button light on.
(been there for 6 hours now)
JPF happy you don't have to take the Wifey to the hospital. Nasty places those...
Goooood evening VVVers!
All I can tell you, LD is I got 1.6 ohms on a loose (spacing between, not loose to the wick) 4-wraps using 32awg kanthal. 5-6 should get you into a low 1+ catagory, depending on the thickness of the wick. I think 28awg is near 1/2ohm per inch. (That's why I got 29awg)
I'm not comfortable placing my coils close together at this stage.
I murdered an eGo battery doing that.
It's still out on my sidewalk with its button light on.
(been there for 6 hours now)JPF happy you don't have to take the Wifey to the hospital. Nasty places those...
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Actually, LD, I think that wire from the meet is 30ga. I'm comparing it to my other kanthal that I know is 30ga, and it appears to be the same. I am currently vaping a 1.4ohm coil in my Igo-L (4 wraps). I haven't properly modified my airholes yet. They are poor-man modified by sticking the tip of a corkscrew through the hole and wiggling/twisting until the hole widens a little. I still haven't put a second hole in my Igo-W, so that one also has a single coil at the moment. It has a 2.2ohm microcoil (7 or 8 wraps, I can't remember). The paper clip/sewing pin tip is especially helpful for microcoiling, at least for me.
Thanks Lisa, wish i could make it on saturday to get another lesson. its tough to get outta the house during the week after work to just about anything. he was really nice. i figure i just gotta experiment and figure out what works best for me. i did just read a tutorial on reddit that was useful.
http://www.reddit.com/r/electronic_...r_easy_tutorial_to_building_a_coil_and_using/
Think i might try this after a few attempts see if i cant 'nail' it
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Goooood evening VVVers!
All I can tell you, LD is I got 1.6 ohms on a loose (spacing between, not loose to the wick) 4-wraps using 32awg kanthal. 5-6 should get you into a low 1+ catagory, depending on the thickness of the wick. I think 28awg is near 1/2ohm per inch. (That's why I got 29awg)
I'm not comfortable placing my coils close together at this stage.
I murdered an eGo battery doing that.
It's still out on my sidewalk with its button light on.
JPF happy you don't have to take the Wifey to the hospital. Nasty places those...
this, is my BOOM STICK!
@LD- I only say this because I don't want any batteries exploding in the face of anyone, not even my least liked ECF members. Not that you're one of those folks, just sayin'...
Don't build or rebuild coils unless you have a way to check the ohms/resistance after you're done. A multimeter is good, but only if you know it's telling the truth by testing it on other atty's with known resistance. A Vamo, Z-max, and many other inexpensive mods can check atty resistance. After that matter is taken care of, the number of wraps will depend on the size/thickness of the wicks wrapped as well as the gauge of the resistance wire.
You best get used to building your own coils, you have an Ithika on it's way to you.
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@jac: sorry about your Ego. That pun never gets old...
FYI- coils can touch each other when done correctly. Here's a dry burn on a 17 wrap coil I built, 27g Kanthal @1.5 ohms
It worked a little too well, the wick couldn't keep up.
Don't build or rebuild coils unless you have a way to check the ohms/resistance after you're done. A multimeter is good, but only if you know it's telling the truth by testing it on other atty's with known resistance. A Vamo, Z-max, and many other inexpensive mods can check atty resistance. After that matter is taken care of, the number of wraps will depend on the size/thickness of the wicks wrapped as well as the gauge of the resistance wire.
You best get used to building your own coils, you have an Ithika on it's way to you.
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@jac: sorry about your Ego. That pun never gets old...
FYI- coils can touch each other when done correctly. Here's a dry burn on a 17 wrap coil I built, 27g Kanthal @1.5 ohms
It worked a little too well, the wick couldn't keep up.
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This is so far over my head, but I just keep reading and googling! I still have a RBA at the house that I will learn to use one of these days. It is my learning RBA and so far it just sits there mocking me. Youtube is my friend.
This is so far over my head, but I just keep reading and googling! I still have a RBA at the house that I will learn to use one of these days. It is my learning RBA and so far it just sits there mocking me. Youtube is my friend.
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Do you have to have oxidized the wire before you coil it to get than that close (touching), safely?
Why can't I "like" this more than once?
Do you have to have oxidized the wire before you coil it to get than that close (touching), safely?
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#5 for 08/20
Id is Super!
do I need to apologize? that was just bad but I was driven, I couldn't help myself.
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I must be getting old. I'm having a hard time getting the rules right. I really am trying. And I'm learning. I even figured out how to do the banner thingy.
I must be getting old. I'm having a hard time getting the rules right. I really am trying. And I'm learning. I even figured out how to do the banner thingy.
Thanks Snarf. Are you saying i am one of your least favorite ECF members!!?? haha
I have a vamo and a CVI that both can check resistance. i wouldnt mind having a box ohm reader. maybe down the road..
With the incoming Ithaka, this is why I am rushing to learn to build coils. I'd like to have a grasp on it before it arrives (well.... i would like it to arrive today....) The igo-l seems perfect to learn on, with room for error. i like your wrap, i may try to emulate it!
I have a vamo and a CVI that both can check resistance. i wouldnt mind having a box ohm reader. maybe down the road..
With the incoming Ithaka, this is why I am rushing to learn to build coils. I'd like to have a grasp on it before it arrives (well.... i would like it to arrive today....) The igo-l seems perfect to learn on, with room for error. i like your wrap, i may try to emulate it!
@LD- I only say this because I don't want any batteries exploding in the face of anyone, not even my least liked ECF members...
Don't build or rebuild coils unless you have a way to check the ohms/resistance after you're done. A multimeter is good, but only if you know it's telling the truth by testing it on other atty's with known resistance. A Vamo, Z-max, and many other inexpensive mods can check atty resistance. After that matter is taken care of, the number of wraps will depend on the size/thickness of the wicks wrapped as well as the gauge of the resistance wire.
You best get used to building your own coils, you have an Ithika on it's way to you.
Edit:
@jac: sorry about your Ego. That pun never gets old...
FYI- coils can touch each other when done correctly. Here's a dry burn on a 17 wrap coil I built, 27g Kanthal @1.5 ohms
It worked a little too well, the wick couldn't keep up.
08/20 Entry #5 . . .
BTW: For Those That Ever Said - "Once In A BLUE MOON" . . .
Well It Is Tonight . . .
BTW: For Those That Ever Said - "Once In A BLUE MOON" . . .
Well It Is Tonight . . .
So, once in a blue moon huh? Shoot, now that we have one, I can't remember what I was waiting to do.
The answer is "42" and I can't remember the question. Story of my life. Nonetheless, Thanks for All the Fish.
The answer is "42" and I can't remember the question. Story of my life. Nonetheless, Thanks for All the Fish.
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I always torch my resistance wire before making a coil, mostly because it seems to make the wire a little easier to bend. That wrap was pretty, but heated up too much wick for e-liquid to feed it. I wrapped the wire around a clean drill bit and squeezed it together with reverse tweezers while torching ti to get it to hold it's shape. The wick had to go through afterwards, which is my least favorite way to make a coil. It was like threading 17 needles with one try, very frustrating. I don't recommend it. 10 to 12 wraps of a larger diameter/thicker wick would have been easier and worked better. YMMV
At first - I was like DAM IS THIS MAN & WOMAN EVER GONNA GET A BREAK . . .
AND - Now So Much Better To Know "WIFEY" Is Going To Be With "YOU" At HOME . . .
Just Know - while I will never "like" one of "your" post when you tell "Us" about what is happening . . .
I Am Always Sending GOOD VIBES - To "You BOTH" . . .
I used to love 12 hour shifts because I had so many days off. However, it was just work, drive to and from and sleep for me on the days I did work. It worked fine because I was single and the only "people" who depended on me had 4 legs and fur. He had run of the yard while I was gone so we just snuggled when I got back home. Those were the days, I guess.
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