Wire Needed to Rebuild for 2.2/2.5 ohms

[jamentertainment]

I bought wire from madvapes and no matter how many coils I wrap im getting 7 ohms..I want advice on a wire & a website to buy wire where I can get a resistance of "around" 2.5 ohms

Thanks

 

[JUDGMENT AFFIRMED]

I bought wire from MadVapes and no matter how many coils I wrap im getting 7 ohms..I want advice on a wire & a website to buy wire where I can get a resistance of "around" 2.5 ohms

Thanks

Hi jamenterainment, how many coils are you wraping? what guage wire are you using?

 

[jamentertainment]

Madvapes NiChrome 60 Wire, I tried 5 wraps 7 ohms.....4 wraps 7 ohms..tested on provari with vivi nova

When I could not get it right, I rebuilt it with the "premade" 2.5 wire/wick for the novas..I'm new to rebuilding but im sure I dont have the right wire

 

[cedric212]

I use 32 guage kanthal a1 and coil around a 2mm screwdriver at 4/5 wrap to get 2.2ohms and 5/6 warp (more difficult to work with) to get 2.4ohms. So, if you want to achieve 2.5ohms, I would go for 32 or 34 guage.

 

[Jimi D.]

60 AWG !? Why would they sell something that small???

 

[AttyPops]

I use 32 guage kanthal a1 and coil around a 2mm screwdriver at 4/5 wrap to get 2.2ohms and 5/6 warp (more difficult to work with) to get 2.4ohms. So, if you want to achieve 2.5ohms, I would go for 32 or 34 guage.

^^^ This.

IMO - Get the 34 ga kanthal a1 for the higher ohm coils. 36 may work too. I'm having too much trouble getting enough coils for 3.0 ohm results with a V.N. and 32 ga due to tight space. YMMV.

 

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[jamentertainment]

Thanks..anyone know a good place for the 32 or 34?

 

[cedric212]

Thanks..anyone know a good place for the 32 or 34?

The best prices I've seen on Kanthal a1 are on Ebay (100' spool).

I purchased my 32 guage from kingorchid here: A 1 32 AWG Resistance Heating Wire 100 Ft | eBay

For 34 guage, you can get it here: Kanthal A1 Wire 34 Gauge 100 ft 0 15oz Resistance Resistor AWG A 1 | eBay

Here are a few venders that also sell kanthal wire but in smaller quantities ($1-$2 for 3') in case if you want to experiment with different guages:

http://www.discountvapers.com/mod-parts/
http://www.steammonkey.com/category_s/1825.htm

 

[anavidfan]

I use 32 gauge kanthal and Ive been experimenting with the lengths, I finally came up with 2" of kanthal 32 gives me a 2.2 to 2.4 ohm reading.

 

[jamentertainment]

Perfect thanks everyone for the feedback!!