new builder question

[slayer420-x]

I've recently started dripping, i have a tugboat v2 & ipv2 revised version. For my first build i did a 1.1 ohm single coil 9 wrap 26 gauge on a 2.4 mm screwdriver. Its working good, i've been using it around 20 watts. Im wondering if theres a general rule where to use at. Im used to my nautilus at 13 watts, with rda theres no guidline so is there a common wattage per res or you just use it wherever. I first figured with rda you usually use around 4.2 volts like a mech. But for my coil its only 15-16 watts, ive been diggin it around 20 but 25 is good to but thats over 5 v, what would most of you rock a 1 ohm single coil rda at? My next build id like to go lower, .9, .8.. but you cant really do that with single coil with gauges i have, 26 & 28. To make a .8 with 26 id need like 6 wraps, for a single coil how many wraps should i have atleast

 

[State O' Flux]

Click the second hyperlink sigline below. Everyone has a favorite "heat flux" range... find yours, and how to tune it.

 

[Neunerball]

Click the second hyperlink sigline below. Everyone has a favorite "heat flux" range... find yours, and how to tune it.

What he said.
In addition, usually I use higher wattage for thicker wire coils (e.g. 22 gauge Kanthal), in order to heat them up faster.

 

[BoomStick]

Click the second hyperlink sigline below.

All 978,375,632,692 of your posts that say that are wasted on those of us using smart phones that for some reason don't show any links. Just thought you should be aware.

 

[slayer420-x]

Oh ok. So 20 w on a 1.1 ohm single coil is actually green still. So i could use it at 25-30 watts i have it @ 25 w and its good. And how often should i be changing cotton/coil. I use koh gen do japanese cotton btw.

 

[Neunerball]

You're fine w/ your 1.1 Ohm build. Vape it in the setting that you prefer. If you're setting it too high, believe me, you'll know by the dry hit you'll get. Regarding the wick, in a RDA, the flavor has a toasty, burned flavor. Usually the coil is gummed up as well. Take out the old wick, dry burn the coil, let the coil cool down before putting the new wick in, drip and enjoy.

 

[nightshard]

Try half the ohms half the wraps and double the watts.