any one ever try gold or silver coils?

[Seina_Yamada]

So I was just wondering if any one has ever tried gold or silver wire in their builds? I think it would work and for silver at least its cheaper than kanthal wire in my local vape shop they wanted 32 usd for 30 foot of 28 gauge kanthal, and I can buy silver at 37usd for 120ft and 14kt 28 gauge gold at 21usd for 12 ft.


Any one interested in trying this let me know I figure it would work I'll be trying it soon myself after I get a tool kit in to start working coils.

 

[Zamazam]

You are better off ordering online. You could get a 500' Spool of Kanthal for $32 Shipped.

 

[robot zombie]

Aren't they both essentially non resistance wire? I mean, we're talking about metals that are put on electrical contacts to increase conductivity.

Also, your vape shop is robbing people. That's seriously criminal. You don't have to pay more than 5-7 bucks for 100ft online...

 

[AmandaD]

Regular brick and mortar stores often charge $1/foot. That's why we order online where it's a fraction of that cost! http://www.amazon.com/TEMCo-Kanthal-Wire-Gauge-Resistance/dp/B00IAVWRO8

 

[Zamazam]

http://www.lightningvapes.com/colle...thal-a1-resistance-wireold?variant=1021923388

250 feet, $25 shipped.

 

[Tcar]

Good god. I thought my local B&M was high at $12 for 30ft. Guess I shouldn't complain. I have a lifetime supply now from lightning Vapes so ohms not like I need to buy any there but still...

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[Teresa P]

100ft roll of 26g, a bag full of Japanese cotton, and a 4x6" bag of organic cotton....$6.75. EBay....

 

[robot zombie]

if you are referring to its use in satellites ? they use gold there because it won't corrode

Well it's used on all sorts of things on earth for the very same reason. I just figure it's safe to assume that it's also highly conductive if it's being used for things like audio cables and processor pins. Perhaps it's better to say that it prolongs conductivity that would otherwise be lost to corrosion/rust over time.

 

[Tcar]

If I remember silver is the most conductive, then copper, then gold. Gold is used for it's non oxidizing properties.

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[robot zombie]

If I remember silver is the most conductive, then copper, then gold. Gold is used for it's non oxidizing properties.

Probably splitting hairs between the three when considering the potential application in building coils, though. None of them would be suitable for this purpose.

Now, it might work in a TC chip that's tuned for them. Gold's resistance changes quite a lot with its temperature.

 

[DickyT]

My most recent order from Kidney Puncher:

Kanthal A-1 250ft Spool
(Gauge: 40)
KA-1_250_40G 1 $9.60 USD

Kanthal A-1 250ft Spool
(Gauge: 36)
KA-1_250_36G 1 $9.70 USD

Kanthal A-1 250ft Spool
(Gauge: 32)
KA-1_250_32G 1 $9.95 USD

750 feet for under $30