And here we go

[gapy360]

Ok so i have taken the plunge and received my order of wire and wick today. Going to rebuild my Vivi heads this weekend, wish me luck!
Going to try combinations of wick 1-3 strands of 2.5 and 3mm. I am sure it's on here but can someone tell me how many wraps to get about 2 ohms using .2 kanthol on a vivi head? I am thinking it will be 3-4. (I am being a but lazy here!

[OneDay]

For 2 ohms use 5cm of wire, however many coils that comes at out

[DiscoDes]

About 4 or 5

[gapy360]

Cheers guys mu h appreciated. I will post here tomorrow to let you know the results! I will spend. Next 18 hours in meditation preparing my body and mind for this mile stone in my vaping journey!

[DiscoDes]

May 10, 2013 13:25:30 GMT gapy360 said:

Cheers guys mu h appreciated. I will post here tomorrow to let you know the results! I will spend. Next 18 hours in meditation preparing my body and mind for this mile stone in my vaping journey!

gapy360 Have you seen this thread?

allaboute-cigarettes.proboards.com/thread/11918/recoiling-visions-vivi-novas-heads

[gapy360]

Hi Des yes I read this one yesterday as partof my prep and I have also watched Mr Phil B's you tube as well (a number of times now lol) it was really helpful, just 1 question is the mini torch essential and where can I get one, Maplins? I do love a gadget, especially tools, must be why I love this vaping lark

[gapy360]

I thought so i actually bookmarked this ready to reference.!

[markm]

if you ever want to know how much wire is needed in your wraps -
just put a multi meter on the wire - move it along
until you are getting the ohms you want and the section
between your probes shows you how much wire you need in the coil.

[gapy360]

May 10, 2013 15:57:56 GMT markm said:

if you ever want to know how much wire is needed in your wraps -
just put a multi meter on the wire - move it along
until you are getting the ohms you want and the section
between your probes shows you how much wire you need in the coil.

That's is an awesome tip markm thx. Only flaw at the mo is I don't have multi metre! Bought my Vamo for the main purposes of finding out the ohms on coils and also the protection with this recoiling in mind. Saw the post of the multimeter on ebay on here yesterday so this could be the excuse I need to get one.

[DiscoDes]

May 10, 2013 15:31:19 GMT gapy360 said:

Hi Des yes I read this one yesterday as partof my prep and I have also watched Mr Phil B's you tube as well (a number of times now lol) it was really helpful, just 1 question is the mini torch essential and where can I get one, Maplins? I do love a gadget, especially tools, must be why I love this vaping lark

I use the torch to heat the wick to burn off any oils left on the wick as it makes it taste "funky", my tip is wash your hands first and the wire before hndling it.

[DiscoDes]

May 10, 2013 16:20:17 GMT gapy360 said:

May 10, 2013 15:57:56 GMT markm said:

if you ever want to know how much wire is needed in your wraps -
just put a multi meter on the wire - move it along
until you are getting the ohms you want and the section
between your probes shows you how much wire you need in the coil.

That's is an awesome tip markm thx. Only flaw at the mo is I don't have multi metre! Bought my Vamo for the main purposes of finding out the ohms on coils and also the protection with this recoiling in mind. Saw the post of the multimeter on ebay on here yesterday so this could be the excuse I need to get one.

Just use your vamo to test the resistance before fully assembling it.

The MAIN THING is to make sure you don't get a short by the positive (center pin) touching the inside of the coil head.

[gapy360]

Omg. I've only gone and bleedin' done it took about 5-10 mins. 1 coil and wick. Put the atty together again banged it on the Vamo and checked the ohms. I'm expecting to see 9.9 and what do I get, 1.6ohms! Not bad for a first attempt. Prob need to get another wrap on to bring it up but very happy with that. I'm looking forward to filling her up and vaping my own made coil/wick.
All I can say to anyone nervous about having a go is have a crack, it's pretty easy. Get in!

[gapy360]

Forgot to say, thank you guys for your advice it has been invaluable especially Des your picture how to guide helped a lot

[markm]

[gapy360]

Quick update. Put a bit of juice in the top to test fire and my ohms dropped to 0.1. Is this a short ? way started again this time with 2 X 3mm wicks put on more wraps (about 5) put it on the Vamo and got......... 0.1.
Oh well thought I, let's try again. 2 X 3mm wick, about 4 wraps and whack it on the Vamo, and 1.9ohms, test fired and still ok. Banged some juice in the tank and voila awesome vapour, good taste hopefully this will be even better after I run it in. And vaping like a dream. Tried it at 7wts to 9wts, it's definitely a cleaner vape though.
So tomorrow I'll try and build the rest of my old attys I have about 9 so should improve with practice.