Cheers Moggy, I've just made my first microcoil with cotton. I decided to start with 0.25mm Kanthal - 11 wraps gave me 2.65Ω. It went surprisingly well; no mistakes which, if you know me, would come as a bit of a shock
I definitely notice more vapour but at the moment, I'm not finding the flavour much better than ekowool. Maybe the cotton needs a few more toots to break in.
I've got a few old heads washed and rinsed so I'll have a bit more of a session and do those too. Will be so much easier replacing the cotton than having to make a complete new wick/coil every week or two![]()
You'll get more flavour when you bring the resistance down. You'll need 28AWG (0.3mm) Kanthal - 8 wraps is between 1.5 and 1.8 (depending on how long the legs are), which I find is the sweet spot for ProTanks!
If you need a sample of 28AWG, trust me your details and I'll send some - just cover the postage![]()
I've got 28AWG too, ta but much appreciatedAfter realising how easy it actually was to microcoil, I did 5 more protank heads with 0.3. All about 10/11 wraps with resistances varying from 1.7 to 2Ω. I'll let you know how I find the flavour in comparison to the 0.25 coil I'm using now.
I'll be doing my remaining 3 protank heads and my two drippers later today hopefully.
Good for you mate - another tip is to remember to prime the cotton before filling - or you'll be waiting a good few minutes for the cotton to soak...
Enjoy!
Been following this on and off, and I'm very ready to get into vaping.
The only factor I can't seem to find solid answers on, are the health implications. I'm certain it's healthier than smoking, especially for your lungs... But odd stories regarding the chemicals in liquids? Any health problems arisen?
Nope not for me there hasnt other than the dreaded vapers tongue which isnt life threatening.
But ive been vaping since July now and i feel much more healthier than i was with cigs.
At the moment i dont think there are any long term health reports/surveys that have been done as vaping is relatively new. But i think majority of vapers will say they feel much more healthier.
As for liquids?? stick with the uk ones and u should be fine.
Anyone know what's happening with UK Vapers forum?
Sent you a mail Red
Am I right in thinking that Kicks handle atomiser voltage to get the desired wattage in a mech?
Also, anyone got any small battery magnets they want to sell?
Yes. They closed the forum and had an announcement on there to help people understand what life would be without the forum and how it will end up if vaping is banned as we know it. Also to try and shake members out of apathy into doing something about it rather than scouring the classifieds looking for shinies and thinking the sun will always be shining. Whether that's taking to twitter, signing petitions, contacting their MEPs, writing/visiting their MPs or better still, all.
The twitterbomb last night was testament to what can be done in a single hour to get the message across to people that we're just a little bit unhappy about EU proposals to effectively place the defacto ban on vaping.
I know not everyone shares the same feeling about how the EU should be tackled but IMO it was a very good move by the UKVapers people. At the very least it made people step back and feel how things may and will become in the future if the EU proposals go through. No more UKVapers forum, no more any vaping forum and very likely this thread will be closed.
Right - having a Xmas clearout:
Genuine Atomomixani Nemesis
with 18350,18500 & 18650 tubes, Kick Ring, Polished Switch (upgraded to magnets)
Genuine SvoeMesto Kayfun Lite
Good condition, a few small scratches on top, boxed
Email in trust for pics & prices as it's not allowed to sell directly in-thread...