Why do my coils start glowing red above 50watts

[Bigd432]

I've used 24and 28 gauge Kanthal. Not extremely sure about the diameter. I wrap on a precision screwdriver. The set came with 3 straights and 3 philips. I use the middle straight one. I use rayon wicking. The coil looks perfect. Nice and tight. Burns from inside out. When I go above 50 watts though the coil will start flowing from the inside and poof. I have been at this since Saturday. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

[PhatRon]

When you say poof does that mean that your wick catches on fire or the coil itself breaks or what?

 

[Norrin]

Whatever you are using is not wicking well enough for that power level, could be the device or the wicking material.

 

[Bigd432]

It'll usually catch fire. I was wander if it was the wicking material. I'm using rayon.

 

[hudson_macbeth]

Ok. I have to ask. Are you making sure the wick us fully wet before firing?

 

[hudson_macbeth]

And how long are you firing? And what atty?

 

[PhatRon]

Keep it nice and saturated. I have also read on here that when using Rayon you need to make it tighter in the coil compared to cotton because the Rayon doesn't expand like the cotton does. That could lead to a hot spot on the coil and would cause it to heat up unevenly and then cause the wick to burn and get a dry nasty taste.

 

[Bigd432]

It's fully saturated. I get it in there pretty tight. I've never had the problem with a mech mod. I've tried on a tugboat, doge, and dark horse atty. the coil starts heating up within 2 seconds of button press.

 

[hudson_macbeth]

Sounds like it is burning all your juice off too quick

 

[k702]

What is the resistance of your coil?

 

[Bigd432]

I've gone from .7-.95.

 

[hudson_macbeth]

What mod are you using?

 

[Bigd432]

The God box mod. I just got the Cloupor T8 yesterday. I haven't tried on that yet.

 

[DoubleEwe]

Turn down your power or add more wraps.

Your coils are getting too hot due to having too much power for the wire volume. Increase the wire volume (adding more wraps or using a lower AWG wire with same wraps) or lower the power.

 

[hudson_macbeth]

Yep... ^this

 

[Bigd432]

Turn down your power or add more wraps.

Your coils are getting too hot due to having too much power for the wire volume. Increase the wire volume (adding more wraps or using a lower AWG wire with same wraps) or lower the power.

I think deep down I knew this. That's what I will do. I appreciate the info guys.

 

[Kevin littell]

Or, go to 26 or 24 gauge wire....



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