Which wire to select

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bssage

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Here is the delio,,

I won a 26650 mech mod and dripper from mad vapes, and these batteries PVTSO Elite IMR 26650, 3500mAh Battery, Flat Top

I have almost a full spool of 32awg kanthal left over from when I tried my hand at Genni's. I am thinking I can use that ok in the new mod/dripper. I am also thinking that at some point I would like to go with TC once the kinks are ironed out with that. So I was going to select one of the spools of nickel wire for my prize selection

The first question is my logic sound?? the second question is which gauge nickel wire is more common and easy to work with??
 

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When I started in TC mods, tried 32g and 30g Ni, wasn't strong enough, kept getting cut. Did twisted kanthal and nickel, was more cut resistant, but would have to set for lower temps to get 420 deg due to parallel resistances.

This last month or two, been using straight 28g nickel, holds shape and doesn't cut in post holes if you're careful. My suggestion is to go for 28g and play with the others when you have the time.

Good luck..
 
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