Tuesday, April 9, 2013

FAQ: What are the common rebuildable atomizer builds?

Here are the common and dependable builds on common wicking materials for everyone asking: (do note that these builds were done with balance on juice retention, vapor and flavor production in mind)

Let strands = strips of wick, and loops = 1 full turn of wire on the wick
-5 strands (4 folds) 1mm wick, 4 loops gauge 32 (0.20mm) kanthal
-3 strands (2 folds) 2mm wick, 4 loops gauge 32 kanthal
-2 strands (1 fold) 3mm wick, 4 loops gauge 32 kanthal
-2mm diameter SS mesh roll, 4 loops gauge 32 kanthal
-3mm diameter SS mesh roll, 3 loops gauge 32 kanthal

Reducing the coil spacing generates more vapor heat and throat hit (?), while more distant spacing ensures better juice burning and promotes flavor.
You do not need to wrap the wire on the wick tightly; just tight enough for it to hold on properly and make good contact with the wick.

The ideal coil spacing is about 0.5mm apart. If you can build them closer together, without making contact to other wires, it would be better.
 
Do note that all these builds can be used on any rebuildable atomizer and is rated roughly around 1.2-1.4 ohms. These builds can be used on any unit; be it mech, semi mech, variable voltage or even on the eGo. If you prefer more vapor, reduce wire loops or use a thicker wire material. If you want better juice retention, add more folds of wick.

Using a dual coil setup doesn't ensure more vapor production but it does ensure more stress on the battery, greater throat hit, warmer vapor, more juice consumption, and more frustrations if building it without experience. They key to a good dual coil setup is making sure that both coils glow at the same time when you dry-fire it. Not making them glow at the same time would render the build inefficient, thus wasting only ejuice on the setup instead of achieving the desired output.
 
With these basic setups in mind, you can tweak and experiment on them to fit your preference. Don't get disheartened when you don't get the build properly the first time. It's way better to spend on wicks and wires rather than medical bills because of lung cancer.
 
Everything takes practice and in time, you'll get the hang of building quickly and flawlessly.
 
Cheers and keep on vaping! :)

3 comments:

  1. Sir ask ko lang kapag 3 folds of wick means 4 strands? ok din kaya 4 loops dun? thank you po.. :)

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  2. ! I really enjoyed reading it, you are a brilliant writer. Try an e cigarette atomizer without nicotine and enjoy many wonderful flavours for a truly life changing experience.

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