Which Nichrome Wire Should I Get?

[CrazyChef]

Been learning how to build coils with kanthal, and now I wanna try some nichrome builds. So, which gauges should I get to start out with? I plan on getting 4 spools, so that should be enough to start with.

Also, what is/are the difference(s) between Ni60 and Ni80?


Thanks!
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[CrazyChef]

much cleaner taste

Why?

 

[BUDKISS]

The nichrome wire is a percentage mix of nickel and chromium. 80 is a better mix with better taste. Better heat efficiency. 60 has more metallic taste.

 

[CrazyChef]

Thank you.

Any suggestion on which gauges I should start off with? I'll get more eventually, but really just want to experiment with it for a bit at first.

 

[BUDKISS]

I usually encourage folks to start with 28. I have every gauge from 22 to 40. Prob go through 36-40 quickest as I use it for Clapton type wraps.
Lightning vapes always has a good price and quick

 

[CrazyChef]

Okay, so I'm starting out with 28g and 30g Ni80 from Temco, I'll get more on payday...

 

[skeene]

so what's the difference with ni80 and ni200?

 

[BUDKISS]

Ni200 is nickel for temp control only (not wattage mode).

 

[martinelias]

Temco has best prices on any wire, including nichrome80.

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[CrazyChef]

Yeah, I got what I could from Temco, but they're out of a lot of Ni80 so I had to get some lighting vapes for the rest. Ended up with 22, 24, 26, 28, 30, 32, 36. Couldn't get 20 or 34. I guess I could look around, but I'll wait and play around with what I have coming in before I get any more. Then I wanna try some 40-50 gauges once I get a little more comfortable doing this.

 

[nabibrian]

In case someone wants an alternative...
No Resistance Wire (Ni200, Pure Nickel, Silver .999)
Resistance Wire
I just checked that Temco, yeah....Now that is whats up!

 

[TF Vaping]

I usually encourage folks to start with 28. I have every gauge from 22 to 40. Prob go through 36-40 quickest as I use it for Clapton type wraps.
Lightning vapes always has a good price and quick

I've been wondering about this, does it make a difference on the Clapton's? I'm using 28g kanthal Clapton'd with 28g 201 and I love it but if greater is to be had with smaller outer wire I'm gonna need that

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[CrazyChef]

In case someone wants an alternative...

Cool - I'll get the rest of what I need from them tomorrow. Thanks!