What's your preferred RM2 build?

[jklotz]

I'm running 1.0ohm 28G kanthal twisted around a 2.2mm mandrel, 7 wraps and wicking with organic cotton. I like it but want to experiment a little. What is your preferred build? I realize we all have different preferences, but it'd be handy to have a reference with how others are building theirs.

Thanks!

 

[Raynman]

28 gauge Kanthal, 1/16 id coil, 6 ugly wraps, .78 ohm, wicked with RXW air hole bored to 5/64. Great flavor and cloudage.

 

[Stringer63]

Here is some really good info...

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/reos-mods/446263-micro-coils-ohms-description.html

 

[jcalis1394]

26 gauge kanthal, 8 wraps on a 16ga blunt needle, 0.6 ohms wicked with cotton. Rich, dense flavor and great vapor production .

 

[tmel]

24G, 6 wraps around a 3/32 bit, 0.5 ohms of bliss.

 

[jklotz]

Here is some really good info...

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/reos-mods/446263-micro-coils-ohms-description.html

Hmm, guess I was a little late to the party. You are right, good info there for sure. Thanks!

 

[sllanham]

28G 10wraps on 1/16th bit 1.0 ohm. I like that build. I find the smaller diameter seems to work well for me.

 

[Miata GT]

Great thread! I should have my second coming in a couple of days and wanted to do something a little different. I'm currently running 10 wraps of 26 gauge around a 1/16" stick for about 0.7 ohms. A great vape with a strong of cotton wicking.

 

[sllanham]

Forgot to mention I'm using cellucotton courtesy of JCOkie. I like it. I prefer it to regular cotton ball. I haven't tried KGD though.

 

[mvroman]

Tiger coil!

Apparently it's .5 ribbon kanthal twisted with 26 or 28g kanthal. Comes in about .4 ohms and hits like a linebacker.

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[Jeffk123]

You guys are giving me some ideas currently I am rocking a 1ohm micro 5/64 id about 7 wraps I may tear it out and throw in some 26g since I just obtained this ridiculously long drip tip to keep juice from spitting in my mouth.

 

[tmel]

Surprised to see I am the only one using 24G, lol.

I mainly switched to it because I hated torching my 28G

 

[ckquatt]

This is my 4th build since ive had my Reo. The first was 28g 12-13 wraps it was like 1.8 or something. Wasnt happy with it so I swapped to a 30g 9 wrap at almost 2 ohm wrapped around a blunt needle. I didnt like that I had to use a tiny bit of cotton and would dry hit after 1 hit.
Scapped that and built another that I didnt like so I built this one this morning. A 28g 9 wrap around the smallest micro screwdriver in my kit. (Dont know what size it is but irs what I use to build ALL my other coils with: protank, kfl+, etc) meters out at 1.2 ohms. This thing is vaping like a beast!!

Its the best one ive made yet! Solid vapor and perfect throat hit! Boba's and Gorilla Juice can hit harsh sometimes but this evened it out and has tons of flavor!! Think I have a winner!! Plus its about the prettiest coil ive made so far!

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[oplholik]

Surprised to see I am the only one using 24G, lol.

I mainly switched to it because I hated torching my 28G

Have you used wire from Temco that's already annealed?

http://www.temcoindustrialpower.com/products/Resistance_Wire/RW0045.html

 

[tmel]

Never tried nichrome....heard bad things.

 

[oplholik]

Oops! My bad, meant to link to Kanthal.

Nichrome Wire 24 Gauge RW0045 - 25 FT 0.45oz Series 60 Resistance AWG

 

[pwheeler]

26g 5 wrap on 1.5mm gizmo rod for .5 ohm using KGD on this one, cellucotton on another, also from Jan.

 

[B2L]

4 wraps of 28 gauge parallel Kanthal around a 3/32 bit, .4 ohms of vaping bliss

 

[JHf]

Twisted 26g, 4 wraps @ 0.28ohms around a 1.5mm screw driver

 

[PapawBrett]

Reading this thread I can see why Rob redesigned the Grand for sub-ohming.
For my VV Grand, both of them, I use a 1/16th drill bit and usually try 11- 12 wraps for a desired 2.0 ohms.
For my woods, I use a 1/16th bit and about 9 wraps or so for a desired 1.5- 1.7 ohms.
My Grand and my Mini 2.1 are my 'at work' Mods, they live a rough life. For these Mech's I use a 3/32 drill bit and go 8-9 wraps to try for a 1.5- 1.7 ohms.
I have both 28g and 29g A-1 Kanthal on hand, whichever one I happen to pick up at the time. I always try for Super X's style of micro coils, and I always preheat then gently squeeze the coils together with tweezers. And always use Cotton wicking.
For me personally, I don't reach for cloud size or Throat Hit. I prefer a cooler, smoother vape.