Difference between micro coils and spread coils

[ryanM5]

Noob question over here. Did some research regarding the difference between micro coils and coils that are spread and haven't found anything.

When I started rebuilding, I used to wrap kanthal around ekowool or silica. Now I would just wrap a coil around a drill bit and wick with cotton. I never knew what the big difference was but it was the new trend that everyone was doing.

I recently went back to spread coils and I love it. Dont have to drip as much and my single coil is pulling like duals.

Anyone kind enough to let me know the pro's and con's, their preference and why, I would greatly appreciate it.

 

[Kevin2112]

Its much easier to rewick a micro coil.

 

[ryanM5]

Its much easier to rewick a micro coil.

is that and the resistance being lower the only difference?

 

[Kevin2112]

Resistance is determined by gauge of wire and how many coils or length of wire used between the positive and negative post. So you can build it how you like. Me personally, I like to use 28 gauge wire with about 8 wraps very close together or touching. This usually gives me about 1.8 ohms. Also micro coils are very durable compaired to regular atomizer coils. I would always pop regular coils with normal use but micro coils are easy to maintain and can last a very long time.

 

[ryanM5]

Thanks I appreciate it.

Resistance is determined by gauge of wire and how many coils or length of wire used between the positive and negative post. So you can build it how you like. Me personally, I like to use 28 gauge wire with about 8 wraps very close together or touching. This usually gives me about 1.8 ohms. Also micro coils are very durable compaired to regular atomizer coils. I would always pop regular coils with normal use but micro coils are easy to maintain and can last a very long time.

preciate it

 

[tick22]

Resistance is determined by gauge of wire and how many coils or length of wire used between the positive and negative post. So you can build it how you like. Me personally, I like to use 28 gauge wire with about 8 wraps very close together or touching. This usually gives me about 1.8 ohms. Also micro coils are very durable compaired to regular atomizer coils. I would always pop regular coils with normal use but micro coils are easy to maintain and can last a very long time.

What are you wrapping your wire on? size bit or whatever. I want a 1.8 coil.

 

[Kevin2112]

It's a nail about 2.75 to 3 mm in diameter, I think.

 

[tick22]

Thanks, will try a 3mm...

 

[Dutzy]

http://coiltoy.ermeso.com/ try this it will help

 

[tick22]

Thanks Dutzy

 

[Kevin2112]

That's pretty cool, thanks. Maybe I wrapped it more than I realized

 

[UncleRJ]

Its much easier to rewick a micro coil.

They also tend to last quite a while if you are good about doing a regular dry burn to get rid of the gunk that accumulates. I normally get three plus weeks of use out of my micro coils.

 

[Kevin2112]

This is true. I'm still using my kayfun with 3 month old coil. I just dry burn and rewick about once a week. No need to rebuild it , it vapes like new after cleaning.

 

[chris.ardito.3]

I have to stop messing around And try and start building coils


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[UncleRJ]

I have to stop messing around And try and start building coils


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Granted that your first attempt at building a coil can be..............Well, embarrassing in my case anyway

But with a little practice you will be a pro in no time at all!

Seriously, I am SLOW.

But when the time comes for a new coil, I can take apart my Kayfun and clean all components, wrap a new coil, install it on the deck, insert a wick, prime it and assemble and fill in less than 20 minutes from start to vape!

And cost pennies as opposed to a dollar or two with disposable heads.

And the vape is AWESOME!

 

[coco monkey]

So much cheapr to build your own coils. And once you get the hang of it you only have to replace the coil every few months

 

[chris.ardito.3]

I just have something to look sweet on my Ana box. Just like this one.

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[EthelMaltol]

If you like the spread coils like you used to wrap on silica, you might like readyx wick. It is supposed to last forever! Just dry burn or torch the wick and coil and you are good to go!

 

[chris.ardito.3]

If you like the spread coils like you used to wrap on silica, you might like readyx wick. It is supposed to last forever! Just dry burn or torch the wick and coil and you are good to go!

Nice I will have to check them out.


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[EthelMaltol]

Chris, the readyx is from rbasupplies.com. it is expensive, but since it lasts practically forever, it is worth the extra expense. Figuring in the time saved from not having to rewick and it sounds even better! Only available in the US, though.

 

[chris.ardito.3]

Chris, the readyx is from rbasupplies.com. it is expensive, but since it lasts practically forever, it is worth the extra expense. Figuring in the time saved from not having to rewick and it sounds even better! Only available in the US, though.

Thanks @Ethel.
I heard people talking about it. What size wire do you use.


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[EthelMaltol]

Lol, I've actually never used the readyx personally. They do offer different sizes, depending on what device you are planning to use. Check the forum, @LucidiousRage is here and there should be plenty of info.

 

[chris.ardito.3]

Ok thanks again


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[Cruel-Phate]

I use old screwdriver for Xbox 360 Controllers seven wraps 28guage, squeeze to base and that thing is great tool for making coils, less than 8 min and wham, 1.3 / 1.4 ohm, I use cotton wick

 

[vapingunited]

http://coiltoy.ermeso.com/ try this it will help

Love that tool...thanks for the link!

 

[travanx]

I just use the blue screwdriver that everything comes with to make my coils. Got some generic made in Japan cotton from eBay for wicks and its a lot better than the CVS cotton I was using before.