Whats the best build for a chi you or kts+ ???
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Welcome to the forums, I have a Kayfun/Russian clone and use 1.4 micro coils on my mech. Works good with good flavor.
Kayfun Lite Style Rebuildable Atomizer w/Airflow Control
Kayfun Lite Style Rebuildable Atomizer w/Airflow Control
Hey good to see you trying rebuildables
now for evil Jim - I hope you have a means of checking resistance and for shorts ie: multi-meter, a mod with ohm reader built in like a vamo, provari, mvp2, etc
when just starting out try to stay in the 1.5 to 1.8 ohms range, watch some youtube vids on micro coils, and use sterile or organic cotton starting out, it's cheap, it's easy to swap out on RDA's when you switch flavors without having to rebuild your coil
some people insist on it needs to be boiled first, I don't, just as I never boiled my cigarettes before smoking them.
(I do however pretorch my silica red before using it - who knows what goes through the mind of a blonde - I hate all these new cars, I keep getting my foot stuck in the steering wheel when I dim my headlights)
please read baditudes blogs on batteries before you try any subohm builds
and good luck
and welcome to the ECF
now for evil Jim - I hope you have a means of checking resistance and for shorts ie: multi-meter, a mod with ohm reader built in like a vamo, provari, mvp2, etc
when just starting out try to stay in the 1.5 to 1.8 ohms range, watch some youtube vids on micro coils, and use sterile or organic cotton starting out, it's cheap, it's easy to swap out on RDA's when you switch flavors without having to rebuild your coil
some people insist on it needs to be boiled first, I don't, just as I never boiled my cigarettes before smoking them.
(I do however pretorch my silica red before using it - who knows what goes through the mind of a blonde - I hate all these new cars, I keep getting my foot stuck in the steering wheel when I dim my headlights)
please read baditudes blogs on batteries before you try any subohm builds
and good luck
and welcome to the ECF
I don't think that the type of mechanical mod has any impact on the type of build or flavor (it's just a battery tube). The build is entirely dependent on the atomizer. You may want to use certain atomizers because of how they perform or because they match your mod in terms of looks or diameter, but what type of wire and wick and how you build it depends on what kind of atomizer you're working with.
It's certainly a matter of personal preference, but I vape for flavor and I'm a fan of Ekowool and silica. Cotton with micro-coils are all the rage now, and experienced vapers and former Genesis users swear that it offers the best taste. I haven't been converted yet as I'm afraid that I'm going to burn it and silica-based wick works so well for and tastes too good to me.
The Kayfun Lite and Russian 91% are popular silica atomizer tank systems. They are easy to build and are dependable pocket-friendly RBAs that perform fantastically. I cannot recommend these enough. If you're brand new to RBAs, I would suggest watching a lot of YouTube videos and start with a rebuildable dripping atomizer to learn the ropes. There are some cheap ones that perform great like the IGO-L and there are some higher-end RDAs that are 22mm and might look nice with your mods like the Patriot or Omega (the both have two negative posts so you can build dual coils setups too). If you're a newbie, I suggest a dripper, 2mm silica, and 28awg Kanthal and lots of video tutorials and forum reading.
If you read up and learn to safely build RBAs, you may find that Silica-based wicks and your build and atomizer of choice outperform any cartomizer or clearomizer setup out there.
It's certainly a matter of personal preference, but I vape for flavor and I'm a fan of Ekowool and silica. Cotton with micro-coils are all the rage now, and experienced vapers and former Genesis users swear that it offers the best taste. I haven't been converted yet as I'm afraid that I'm going to burn it and silica-based wick works so well for and tastes too good to me.
The Kayfun Lite and Russian 91% are popular silica atomizer tank systems. They are easy to build and are dependable pocket-friendly RBAs that perform fantastically. I cannot recommend these enough. If you're brand new to RBAs, I would suggest watching a lot of YouTube videos and start with a rebuildable dripping atomizer to learn the ropes. There are some cheap ones that perform great like the IGO-L and there are some higher-end RDAs that are 22mm and might look nice with your mods like the Patriot or Omega (the both have two negative posts so you can build dual coils setups too). If you're a newbie, I suggest a dripper, 2mm silica, and 28awg Kanthal and lots of video tutorials and forum reading.
If you read up and learn to safely build RBAs, you may find that Silica-based wicks and your build and atomizer of choice outperform any cartomizer or clearomizer setup out there.
Posted this same in another thread. Here goes:
The go to starter RBA has been the RSST for the last year. It's a genny, but without temperament. Wicked with mesh first time, it worked, and every time since has worked. Easy Peasy.
I like bottom coil silica/cotton builds and prefer the Kayfun's and their many incarnations. You can find the RSST for $20 at several shops. Try 101Vapes. Think I saw it for $19.99, but I've seen that price several other places as well. Need an ohm meter, mesh (400?) and 32 kanthal to start. How hard can it possible be to wrap wire around a toothpick sized piece of metal 3 -4 times? Come on.....EASY. A few attempts is generally all it takes any of us. One hard part can be the air flow, not the wicking. No air flow, no vapor. All the coils in the world will not work without proper air flow.
Also, the Kayfun, or clone, with a simple build with silica or cotton is also very easy and I like that vape the best. More advanced but similar is the Taifun, which can use mesh and silica/cotton at the same time, but also very easy to do.
Microcoils are harder than a simple compression/tension wrap. Exotic coils with fancy names more difficult. Dual coils is often two simple coils, but on a platform large enough to accommodate them, usually with twice the air flow. None of them is hard and there are plenty of great threads on building them.
What is most important is the science: Learn Ohms Law and Battery Safety. The equipment: Ohm meter, magnification, lighting, perhaps something to wrap a coil around from a paper clip to a drill bit, to a machine screw. Screw drivers, tweezers and pliers are helpful. Materials: Silica to start as it's easy, cotton later because it can taste better. Get 1mm and 3mm to start. Kanthal is 32 and 30 to start. Wire mesh (400) for a genny. The mechanics: YouTube makes it easy, particularly watching them on your specific device, but the skills do translate and cross over to other builds. Also, the best RBA people on the planet post in ECF every day. Read and watch videos before you build. Targeting: target your coil resistance going in. Check your results EVERY TIME, shorts do occur and for everyone (SAFETY is always number one). Knowledge is your most important skill. It will guide you and protect you. Work your way up: An RSST with a simple 3/4 wrap is as easy as it gets. A kayfun wrap is easy and more about not choking off the juice and air flow than anything. Silica is easier to work with as a starter, cotton better tasting later. A little cotton goes a long way, so I recommend silica to start, then add cotton. Avoid the exotic builds to start, dragon, nano, diamond, etc. Your second build is probably microcoils, but you'll need to add a heat source to your equipment. Perseverance: experiment and gain experience. Only way to get to Vaping Nirvana. Be patient.
Good luck!
The go to starter RBA has been the RSST for the last year. It's a genny, but without temperament. Wicked with mesh first time, it worked, and every time since has worked. Easy Peasy.
I like bottom coil silica/cotton builds and prefer the Kayfun's and their many incarnations. You can find the RSST for $20 at several shops. Try 101Vapes. Think I saw it for $19.99, but I've seen that price several other places as well. Need an ohm meter, mesh (400?) and 32 kanthal to start. How hard can it possible be to wrap wire around a toothpick sized piece of metal 3 -4 times? Come on.....EASY. A few attempts is generally all it takes any of us. One hard part can be the air flow, not the wicking. No air flow, no vapor. All the coils in the world will not work without proper air flow.
Also, the Kayfun, or clone, with a simple build with silica or cotton is also very easy and I like that vape the best. More advanced but similar is the Taifun, which can use mesh and silica/cotton at the same time, but also very easy to do.
Microcoils are harder than a simple compression/tension wrap. Exotic coils with fancy names more difficult. Dual coils is often two simple coils, but on a platform large enough to accommodate them, usually with twice the air flow. None of them is hard and there are plenty of great threads on building them.
What is most important is the science: Learn Ohms Law and Battery Safety. The equipment: Ohm meter, magnification, lighting, perhaps something to wrap a coil around from a paper clip to a drill bit, to a machine screw. Screw drivers, tweezers and pliers are helpful. Materials: Silica to start as it's easy, cotton later because it can taste better. Get 1mm and 3mm to start. Kanthal is 32 and 30 to start. Wire mesh (400) for a genny. The mechanics: YouTube makes it easy, particularly watching them on your specific device, but the skills do translate and cross over to other builds. Also, the best RBA people on the planet post in ECF every day. Read and watch videos before you build. Targeting: target your coil resistance going in. Check your results EVERY TIME, shorts do occur and for everyone (SAFETY is always number one). Knowledge is your most important skill. It will guide you and protect you. Work your way up: An RSST with a simple 3/4 wrap is as easy as it gets. A kayfun wrap is easy and more about not choking off the juice and air flow than anything. Silica is easier to work with as a starter, cotton better tasting later. A little cotton goes a long way, so I recommend silica to start, then add cotton. Avoid the exotic builds to start, dragon, nano, diamond, etc. Your second build is probably microcoils, but you'll need to add a heat source to your equipment. Perseverance: experiment and gain experience. Only way to get to Vaping Nirvana. Be patient.
Good luck!
I'm rocking a KTS+ with The Patriot Atty, dual coils. I used to use silica but now i just use organic cotton balls for wick. IMO cotton does have a slightly better taste. The Patriot atty is my fav because it's a HELLUVA lot easier to build coils on. Also it looks great on my KTS 
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