Can't get this bloody coiling thing right

[Super-Shiny]

Tried the Micro Coil thingy earlier and the outcome was minimal with taste and vapor compared to normal coiling, for the aggro i will stick to normal coiling

[dreamylittledream]

Sept 20, 2013 20:26:55 GMT djs said:

I am soooo bored of the whole re-building thing. I get my atty heads for £1.20 each (Kanger) and just do my own in emergency.

This x 100

Given you can get 5 heads for £6 life is just too short for the endless frustration that is recoiling.

Yes I'm aware this is linked to be being fairly practically inept at such things but it isn't easy and for the cost saving is it really worth the effort?

[chykensa]

dreamylittledream - for what it's worth, yes!! I love the business of recoiling and there's nothing more satisfying than vaping a homemade juice using a recoiled head - heaven!
But for those of you who don't want the faff of recoiling, there are plenty of cheap alternatives which will keep you vaping and happy

[jordan]

Sept 21, 2013 0:24:19 GMT chykensa said:

dreamylittledream - for what it's worth, yes!! I love the business of recoiling and there's nothing more satisfying than vaping a homemade juice using a recoiled head - heaven!
But for those of you who don't want the faff of recoiling, there are plenty of cheap alternatives which will keep you vaping and happy

I have to admit even though it's taken 2 days and about a meter of kanthal. The vape on this 1 ohm coil feels so much better because I MADE IT. There's that feeling of accomplishment and pride in the fact that you are vaping on something you built. It might just be me but that's the way I feel about my coil.

[Deleted]

I just like the fact I can get 25metres of kanthal for a few pounds and a load of silica and have enough for months - less postie stalking which has to be a good thing.

You can do it jordan...don't let the gremlins bite ya!!!

[jordan]

Sept 21, 2013 1:03:31 GMT @johanino said:

I just like the fact I can get 25metres of kanthal for a few pounds and a load of silica and have enough for months - less postie stalking which has to be a good thing.

You can do it jordan...don't let the gremlins bite ya!!!

Well I've just ordered 10 meters of kanthal but in terms of wick I've decided to use cotton. Less than £1 for enough to last me a loooooooooooooooooong time,easier to thread than silica and the flavour is amazing. Yes it drinks more juice but making my own liquid saves enough money to warrant using more on a cotton wick

[chykensa]

Oh dear jordan, using your own coils and vaping homemade juice - I'm sorry to say that I think you are officially now a lost cause!!
It's a great feeling, that's for sure - and your coils will improve over time, along with your mixing skills. Apart from the odd treat, I hardly spend anything on my vaping each month; of course there's the mixing ingredients and to odd bit of wick or wire, but I would say my weekly expenditure is sub-£5.

[Roscopecotrain]

Sept 21, 2013 7:41:48 GMT chykensa said:

Oh dear jordan, using your own coils and vaping homemade juice - I'm sorry to say that I think you are officially now a lost cause!!
It's a great feeling, that's for sure - and your coils will improve over time, along with your mixing skills. Apart from the odd treat, I hardly spend anything on my vaping each month; of course there's the mixing ingredients and to odd bit of wick or wire, but I would say my weekly expenditure is sub-£5.

Same here andy, in fact we had 4 weeks where we did not spend a penny massive order in at 28vapeslater and wick and wire but that should be enough for another few weeks at least.

[charon]

Sept 21, 2013 0:51:04 GMT jordan said:

Sept 21, 2013 0:24:19 GMT chykensa said:

dreamylittledream - for what it's worth, yes!! I love the business of recoiling and there's nothing more satisfying than vaping a homemade juice using a recoiled head - heaven!
But for those of you who don't want the faff of recoiling, there are plenty of cheap alternatives which will keep you vaping and happy

I have to admit even though it's taken 2 days and about a meter of kanthal. The vape on this 1 ohm coil feels so much better because I MADE IT. There's that feeling of accomplishment and pride in the fact that you are vaping on something you built. It might just be me but that's the way I feel about my coil.

  Cue Recitation" This is my COIL, ther are many like it But this one is Mine...."

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Brilliant news jordan....I have never tried cotton wick so you're braver than me but your coils will get better over time

Every blessing

[jordan]

Sept 21, 2013 10:54:56 GMT @johanino said:

Brilliant news jordan....I have never tried cotton wick so you're braver than me but your coils will get better over time

Every blessing

It's quite easy to do. You just need to make sure you dont dry burn it so you test the coil before putting the wick in. Also means that when your coil gets a bit gunked up you can take the wick out, dry burn off the gunk and just thread some fresh cotton through =)

[MOOSE]

i use 0.4 ribbon on all my tanks so much easyer with ribbon

my protank is sweet with it also

[ckc]

Sept 19, 2013 16:05:28 GMT jakethevape said:

I am in the same boat as you feller.

I was like WOW rebuild, BOOM take ma MONEYSSSS, and then it arrived and after a little DIY/Bodging whilst youtubing video tips I decided it was way WAY WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY to much effort.

Hint hint to the Pro Coilers, hint hint possible business idea selling premade coils for dummies like me hint hint

Any use to you,just spotted

www.fasttech.com/products/1411/10004596/1461503-replacement-wicks-and-wires-for-rebuildable

[Deleted]

Sept 21, 2013 14:23:24 GMT jordan said:

Sept 21, 2013 10:54:56 GMT @johanino said:

Brilliant news jordan....I have never tried cotton wick so you're braver than me but your coils will get better over time

Every blessing

It's quite easy to do. You just need to make sure you dont dry burn it so you test the coil before putting the wick in. Also means that when your coil gets a bit gunked up you can take the wick out, dry burn off the gunk and just thread some fresh cotton through =)

Way over my head and I can't thread wicks through coils LOL...but happy for you if it's good for you as cotton wick you can get anywhere

[Banky]

I made my first micro coil today, 0.3 kanthal 10 wraps with cotton. It came out a bit high for me 2.2
I prefer to vape at around about 1.5

The joy's of making your own coils is that you learn as you go along. The next micro coil I make
I think I'll take off 2 wraps and see what ohm's I get. For a few quid for the material's you can't beat it.