Diference in kanthal

[saphire]

Can anyone tell me what the diferenceis in kanthal a1 and kanthal D I don't know which one to buy.

[300]

Hi saphire

I think A1 has a higher temperature rating than D but doubt you would notice a difference when using for vaping

[saphire]

Thank you, I thought I better ask before I ordered any I didn't want to get the wrong one.

[300]

I use kanthal A & also nichrome wire.

Where about in N. Staffs are you? We live in Biddulph

[saphire]

Thanks, we are near Crewe.

[maccafan]

There are three types mainly used in e-cigs..

Kanthal A1
Kanthal A
Kanthal D

all with slightly different temperature ratings and resistivity. But the differences are marginal and all are suitable for e-cig coils..

Kanthal is different to Nichrome in that Kanthal contains no nickel..

[Brian]

This looks a good deal. cart.payments.ebay.co.uk/sc/add?item=221118911013&qty=1&var=520107493692

[saphire]

THank you so much Brian I never thought of looking on ebay. There is also a listing for 5 metres of a1 for £2.50, much better.

[saphire]

Brian I found I could buy 20 metres of kanthal wire and an a4 sheet of 400 mesh for £17 a good price for both from the same firm. It has cut the postage.
www.ebay.co.uk/sch/vaporbase-de/m.html?item=290798897134&pt=UK_BOI_Electrical_Components_Supplies_ET&hash=item43b4f707ee&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2562

[Brian]

They are very good, and I bought a 20 metre spool from them a couple of weeks ago. Took about 3-4 days from Germany. He posts a lot on UKV forum. ukvapers.org/Thread-Kanthal-A-1-resistance-heating-wire-32-AWG-0-20-mm?highlight=kanthal+wire

[marlowman]

You wont find a lot of Kanthal A now as its been replaced by A1. Most people use A1. But the difference is only a 100 degs and we dont heat it that high. I use D right now. Its just the same in my Genies as my A1 was..

Just buy A1 or D. Whatever you can get really.
MM

[dave]

Nov 14, 2012 0:58:29 GMT saphire said:

Brian I found I could buy 20 metres of kanthal wire and an a4 sheet of 400 mesh for £17 a good price for both from the same firm. It has cut the postage.
www.ebay.co.uk/sch/vaporbase-de/m.html?item=290798897134&pt=UK_BOI_Electrical_Components_Supplies_ET&hash=item43b4f707ee&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2562

That is the ebay shop for doolak who posts on UKV. He has a good reputation.

[saphire]

I have already had notification to say its been dispatched, I am well impressed.