Why use twisted kanthal in a RBA?

[Muertala]

Ok I can't seem to find a answer what are the pro's and con's of using twisted kanthal over other methods, and what are the other methods and their pro's and con's? My personal taste is i want to build something with my TOBH v3 in a quad coil configuration with a lot of vapor like competition vapor and decent favor. Thanks for any assistance you could provide me

 

[Mastervaper]

Twisted coils are, at least in my experience (singles / duals); a type of coil that takes quite a bit of time to heat up, produces amazing flavor, but not a whole lot of vapor.

My favorite coil, that I happen to be vaping on right now, are dual 24g parallel coils. Vapor production and flavor are fantastic.

 

[Muertala]

Thanks, would using 24g quad parallel coils produce more vapor?

 

[Muertala]

Oh and how many wraps per coil do you do? I'm using Japanese cotton is there anything better that would produce more vapor?

 

[Mastervaper]

Really, the only way to know this is to go out and try it for yourself. Being that I have yet to dive into quad coils, my opinion is really just speculation.

My 24g dual parallel is wrapped around a little screw driver you get with an RDA. I wrapped it 6 times which netted me a .18 ohm build in the dual set-up.

I use standard organic cotton with high / max VG juices that have 0-3mg of nicotine in them and get fantastic clouds. You'll be fine with your Japanese organic cotton.

For enormous competition clouds, especially on a quad setup, you're going to need a lot of airflow. The pre-drilled holes in the Tobh are alright for normal builds, but for competition builds, it's actually a bit restrictive. You could drill out your air holes or take a look at a "competition" RDA... Something like the Mutation X, Doge, Dark Horse, etc.

Again, this is my opinion!

 

[Zamazam]

Thanks, would using 24g quad parallel coils produce more vapor?

24 gauge twisted quad coils would be a very, very low ohm build. Please be careful if you do that build. Japanese cotton will work great, just make sure to have enough to keep those coils soaked in juice.

 

[Muertala]

Really, the only way to know this is to go out and try it for yourself. Being that I have yet to dive into quad coils, my opinion is really just speculation.

My 24g dual parallel is wrapped around a little screw driver you get with an RDA. I wrapped it 6 times which netted me a .18 ohm build in the dual set-up.

I use standard organic cotton with high / max VG juices that have 0-3mg of nicotine in them and get fantastic clouds. You'll be fine with your Japanese organic cotton.

For enormous competition clouds, especially on a quad setup, you're going to need a lot of airflow. The pre-drilled holes in the Tobh are alright for normal builds, but for competition builds, it's actually a bit restrictive. You could drill out your air holes or take a look at a "competition" RDA... Something like the Mutation X, Doge, Dark Horse, etc.

Again, this is my opinion!

That's interesting my TOBH v3 has 6 pre-drilled air holes, are you saying I would need more airflow than that for competition vapor clouds?

 

[Mastervaper]

That's interesting my TOBH v3 has 6 pre-drilled air holes, are you saying I would need more airflow than that for competition vapor clouds?

I mean, "competition cloud" is really a subjective term. I don't know what kind of clouds you're used to or what you're really looking for, but if you're looking for enormous amounts of vapor; Airflow is a huge factor. Especially with a build that is covering a lot of surface area, like quad coils.

For example, the Mutation X RDA is quite similar to the Tobh but it has 18 pre-dilled, adjustable, air holes. You can get an authentic Indulgence Mutation X for right around $25.00 or purchase a clone on Ebay for around $15.00.

 

[alex31804]

IMO and from my experience, the tobh can put out clouds. But for the big clouds or competition clouds, it can definitely benefit from more airflow. I second @Mastervaper 's suggestion for a RDA with more airflow, but if your in a bind and have a drill you could always widen yours out. Best of luck buddy!

 

[Muertala]

Thanks, I've been thinking about getting a mutation x, for competition clouds, or I may just save money and drill some holes as suggested

 

[nightshard]

In my experience, twisted coils produce better flavor.
Besides it's a way to finally use that good for nothing 32AWG spool you have stuck at the bottom of the cupboard.