Kanger occ built at .5-reads 1.0 ?

[SandbaggerStew]

I keep getting 1.0 on my .5ohm occ Kanger coil. Using 3.0mm screwdriver w/26 kanthol. Wraps are tight and uniform. Heated twice and perfectly centered in coil head. No shorts. Plenty of Jappanese cotton but not too much. Any help greatly appreciated !
Thanks,
Sandbagger

 

[Ngkon]

I had the exact same issue, same gauge same resistance. I think maybe it is the length on the coil legs but never sought an answer, I popped in a new stock coil.

 

[Mike H.]

Funny thing about kanger coils...ive taken apart 2.2 ohm..2.0 ohm down to the 1.8 ohm and found the same 5 wrap wire in them...My guess is difference in diameter of the wrap but i still question some claims from kanger with coils and how they achieve eached claimed reading.

 

[Zamazam]

They use NR-R-NR wires.

 

[Ngkon]

They use NR-R-NR wires.

I was just thinking about that, how do you get around that with regular Kanthal?

 

[Saddletramp1200]

Funny thing about kanger coils...ive taken apart 2.2 ohm..2.0 ohm down to the 1.8 ohm and found the same 5 wrap wire in them...My guess is difference in diameter of the wrap but i still question some claims from kanger with coils and how they achieve eached claimed reading.

It's Math time! A larger wrap takes more wire than a small one. More surface to heat = more resistance. I figured that out all by myself. Ohms law is a great guide.

 

[eKo Vapors]

I keep getting 1.0 on my .5ohm occ Kanger coil. Using 3.0mm screwdriver w/26 kanthol. Wraps are tight and uniform. Heated twice and perfectly centered in coil head. No shorts. Plenty of Jappanese cotton but not too much. Any help greatly appreciated !
Thanks,
Sandbagger

Have you tried it on a different reader? Or is it just 1 on everything? I would just do it on a 2.4mm and see what it says.

 

[Zamazam]

I was just thinking about that, how do you get around that with regular Kanthal?

Less wraps and a smaller id of the coil, or you could get a wire zapper (welder) and do it yourself if your really into it.

 

[SandbaggerStew]

They use NR-R-NR wires.

Might give this a try, thanks.

 

[SandbaggerStew]

Have you tried it on a different reader? Or is it just 1 on everything? I would just do it on a 2.4mm and see what it says.

I don't have a reader yet. Just my ipv mini 2 reading 1.0. Will give the 2.4 mm a try-thanks !

 

[Mykline]

Don't want to sound like a broken record but if you are building your own coils you need to get an Ohm meter. Safer and less chance of shorting out your box mod. Just my two cents.

 

[wildcoy73]

I build 3mm nano in 24 gauge for the occ. Comes in at .4 ohms 5 wraps kanthal.

 

[SandbaggerStew]

Don't want to sound like a broken record but if you are building your own coils you need to get an Ohm meter. Safer and less chance of shorting out your box mod. Just my two cents.

Ok, took your advice on an OHM meter. Should be here in a few days. Thanks for the advice !

 

[Zamazam]

Yep, an Ohm meter is an essential bit of gear if you are going to rebuild.

 

[GrayVaper]

You have me curious. I have a few used up OCC units hoarded back for the day I feel like trying a rebuild.
As far as an ohm meter goes, I screw my decks onto my ohm meter and build right there. May sound obvious, but some guys don't, which is fine. It's just my preferred method.

 

[wildcoy73]

U have to build the occ off the deck.
1. You must take the occ apart. Than once back together you can check ur ohms.
The occ is diffrent than building on the deck.