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26 gauge Kanthal, try 5 wraps on a 2.5mm drill bit.Hi guys, whats the ideal wire to try my first build on? I've got a subtank mini looking for 0.5 ohms...
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Let us know how it goes@BumbleBee Thanks! Will try tomorrow, appreciate it!
Yes, it does matter - with a bigger ID you will get a higher resistance with the same amount of wraps as you will be using more wire. Also affects wicking quite substantially. Think those screwdrivers are about 1.5 mm ID. It will work, but might not keep up with wicking at higher power.Attempted my first build now, it's still on the screwdriver which comes with the subtank mini, I did 5 wraps with 26g Kanthal , does it matter how big the ID is? As right now it seems it will be a bit hard to wick... My tool box is a mess so looking for a specific drill bit (2.5mm) is close to impossible haha...
Pardon my ignorance, but would it therefore be better to find a drillbit a bit bigger than the 1.5mm?Yes, it does matter - with a bigger ID you will get a higher resistance with the same amount of wraps as you will be using more wire. Also affects wicking quite substantially. Think those screwdrivers are about 1.5 mm ID. It will work, but might not keep up with wicking at higher power.
Yeah, 1.5 is very smallPardon my ignorance, but would it therefore be better to find a drillbit a bit bigger than the 1.5mm?
I use those el chepo jewelers screwdrivers they range from 1.4mm up to about 3mm , they also have a shoulder to push the coil against to help compress themPardon my ignorance, but would it therefore be better to find a drillbit a bit bigger than the 1.5mm?
Yes, I think so. Even a 2.0 mm should be better. These newer tanks with big air slots and juice channels methinks do require more wicking, which the bigger IDs provide. My stock ID is 2.5 mm for tanks. But, do not be afraid to experiment. Once you have done the first coil, the next ones are very easy.Pardon my ignorance, but would it therefore be better to find a drillbit a bit bigger than the 1.5mm?
So here's my very first coil. I just put it in the deck to get an ohm reading, I'm gonna make a bigger ID now that I can wick and vape. It was at 0.6ohms then I pulsed it and went down to 0.4ohms. Thanks for the help guys, this is fun haha.
EDIT: Now its back to 0.6ohms, is there a reason for this? I'm probably doing something wrong...
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Also make sure that the coil glows from the inside out. Any specific reason you are building spaced coils?