Why Nichrome Wire?

[vicneedscoffee]

I understand why we use a coil made of nichrome, that has been explained in these forums. What I am wondering is why they use a small wire that has been shown to break above the soldering point? Why not a nichrome nib surrounded by wicking material? Wouldn't this be less likely to stress and break apart?

I will freely admit that I have little understanding of electricity, but would it not make more sense to use something that is not as fragile as these small wires? I took a look around and found some pretty cheap. I am trying to get a hold of the only person I know who has electrical experience to experiment with this idea. Has anyone else tried this? Am I wasting mine and my friend's time?

Having had 4 of these die this week, I'm really curious about this.

 

[kinabaloo]

I understand why we use a coil made of nichrome, that has been explained in these forums. What I am wondering is why they use a small wire that has been shown to break above the soldering point? Why not a nichrome nib surrounded by wicking material? Wouldn't this be less likely to stress and break apart?

I will freely admit that I have little understanding of electricity, but would it not make more sense to use something that is not as fragile as these small wires? I took a look around and found some pretty cheap. I am trying to get a hold of the only person I know who has electrical experience to experiment with this idea. Has anyone else tried this? Am I wasting mine and my friend's time?

Having had 4 of these die this week, I'm really curious about this.

A bigger coil needs more current to reach operating temperature. A Li-ion battery can supply more current but that would be at the expense of battery life. In a mod with a larger battery, not necessarily a problem. E-cigars do this to some extent.

 

[Evilfezdog]

a thin wire is easier to heat up
nuf said

 

[vicneedscoffee]

Thank you, I understand.

 

[vicneedscoffee]

I wonder if it would be enough current with the 6 volt magnum mod.