What is the best wire to use?

[Gadgetboy]

I find that the Kanthal has a bitter metalic taste. I prefer to use Stainless.
I dont know if i have been building the coils incorrectly though - 28g kanthal A1 5 wraps compressed 2.5mm id, and twisted.

 

[Waine]

It's funny, I don't taste any noticeable difference between SS, Kanthal or Nichrome.


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[TechnoSnakeMan]

Ive been playing around with 24ga nichrome and the ramp up time is excellent however for some reason I get excessive popping/spluttering when using it. I bought it more especially for my wife's RTA (OBS Engine Mini) as she tends to tootle puff so I thought the quick ramp up would be beneficial. I've tried both single and dual coil setups with the same results.

 

[Coldcat]

Some advice needed.

Thinking of getting a alien wire to build with (more like wrap) eyeing out Demon Killer Alien Wire & Wick. But images I'm finding are not too clear and read a comment that they more like claptons than actual alien wire. Anyone used this wire before? is it good? Any other suggestions?

 

[Crittilian23]

Some advice needed.

Thinking of getting a alien wire to build with (more like wrap) eyeing out Demon Killer Alien Wire & Wick. But images I'm finding are not too clear and read a comment that they more like claptons than actual alien wire. Anyone used this wire before? is it good? Any other suggestions?

Got some today. And so far I'm really happy with it. will update once i put some of my other juice in my tank. (accidentally put menthol in it)

 

[Coldcat]

Got some today. And so far I'm really happy with it

that's good enough for me. thank you.

 

[SAVaper]

Was just wondering if anyone has tried SS316 24G
I can't seem to find it at any of the online retailers

 

[RichJB]

Vape Hyper has in 24g. It's 316L, I don't know if that makes a difference.

 

[LynkedZA]

316L is a better wire compared to 316 apparently

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[Cespian]

The difference is super negligable. 316L is basically more resilient to corrosion (especially when welding), so its unlikely to affect us applying in a vaping world.

 

[LynkedZA]

The difference is super negligable. 316L is basically more resilient to corrosion (especially when welding), so its unlikely to affect us applying in a vaping world.

I have only found 316l to be easy to get so i just buy 316L

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[Darryn Du Plessis]

I got a roll of this- It's amazing, just not the standard for small decks/ - 26gauge and up is for RTA's

Claptons of SS is also the best = but it's rare.

Was just wondering if anyone has tried SS316 24G
I can't seem to find it at any of the online retailers

 

[Darryn Du Plessis]

Apparently in what way?

316L is a better wire compared to 316 apparently

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[Darryn Du Plessis]

Was just wondering if anyone has tried SS316 24G
I can't seem to find it at any of the online retailers

Also, it was purchased from Foggaz, vape lounge - after my GF let them know what tank she was buying it for.. they still sold it to her, and no matter what build the Zephyrus V2 would not accept 24 gauge. Too thick for RTA's -

 

[Darryn Du Plessis]

You have some hotspots - try spacing out the coils/ as much as possible. You didn't say how many repetitions, what wattage you vape on , or the ohms produced from your build.

Ive been playing around with 24ga nichrome and the ramp up time is excellent however for some reason I get excessive popping/spluttering when using it. I bought it more especially for my wife's RTA (OBS Engine Mini) as she tends to tootle puff so I thought the quick ramp up would be beneficial. I've tried both single and dual coil setups with the same results.

 

[LynkedZA]

Apparently in what way?

Purer stainless. 316L is also called 316 elite

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[Mr. B]

Some advice needed.

Thinking of getting a alien wire to build with (more like wrap) eyeing out Demon Killer Alien Wire & Wick. But images I'm finding are not too clear and read a comment that they more like claptons than actual alien wire. Anyone used this wire before? is it good? Any other suggestions?

The "Alien" wire by Demon Killer isn't really an "Alien" wire. From what I've seen proper Alien Wire is a three stranded core with a thin wire claptoned around it. The "Alien" wire by Demon Killer has a flat ribbon wire core instead of the three strands. I have some and it's great wire; though I've stopped using it since I've been doing my own coil builds from scratch with a drill

 

[Raindance]

I have only found 316l to be easy to get so i just buy 316L

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As stated before, the difference between 316 and 316L is not noticeable in our application of it. 24AWG is available as I have noticed it often though I use 26AWG. If you want to go Clapton, rather go for a SS wire wrapped in Kanthal. Allows you to make a compressed coil as the Kanthal can be compressed once the insulating layer has formed while pulsing it. Something SS does not do so you end up with a potential for spitting on a spaced coil. I run SS & K Claptons on TC 316 L settings with no problems.

Also as stated, thick wires do pose a problem on small build decks. Trying to fit them to a Subtank RBA is not advisable. The latest generation RTA's are however designed with the ability to insert some pretty elaborate and exotic builds, so even plain 20AWG (even 18) can be used with space to spare. Been running dual 24G SS claptoned with 32G SS in most of my RTA's without issues. (Fitting them no issues, ramp up and battery life are a different issue.)

Loooong story short, SS316 and SS316L are basically the same thing from our perspective and if you are not running a very small build deck, the sky is the limit in terms a gauge to use ITO single round wire use.

Good luck and post pictures of what you come up with!

Regards

 

[SAVaper]

Vape Hyper has in 24g. It's 316L, I don't know if that makes a difference.

Thanks I will check it out

 

[Coldcat]

The "Alien" wire by Demon Killer isn't really an "Alien" wire. From what I've seen proper Alien Wire is a three stranded core with a thin wire claptoned around it. The "Alien" wire by Demon Killer has a flat ribbon wire core instead of the three strands. I have some and it's great wire; though I've stopped using it since I've been doing my own coil builds from scratch with a drill

I have realized this yes. Next wire I want to get is that flat wire. Though I'm not sure what one to get.

 

[LynkedZA]

As far as i know all the aliens you buy has a flat wire as the core

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[Christos]

The alien part is how the clapton looks.
Basically it's a clapton removed from the original core and wrapped again with a S looking pattern be it flat wire or 2 or 3 cores.
E.g.

 

[BumbleBee]

Demon Killer's first attempt at "alien" wire has a flat ribbon wrapped in a round wire...

Their Alien v2 is much better...

 

[KZOR]

I still maintain that 316L SS is the best wire to vape on.
My dual 28ga's wrapped with a 34ga has great flavor.

 

[Raindance]

I still maintain that 316L SS is the best wire to vape on.
My dual 28ga's wrapped with a 34ga has great flavor.

Hi @KZOR , do you use SS to wrap with as well or Kanthal?

Regards