Re-coiling Kit

[mikemichelle]

Hi guys,

I'm in the process of putting together a re-coiling kit. I'm very new to all this but I have an Eleaf Istick. Can the Istick be used for calculating the ohms of my coils or do I need a separate ohms tester to do the job? If I can use the Istick, how do I use it?

Also, if you someone could recommend a good/suitable blow torch to use I'd be grateful for any suggestions.

While I'm on the subject, the last things on my list are the wool and Kanthal. Any good deals you know of?

Thanks for the help! Great forum and great bunch of people!

[Greg]

mikemichelle I'd say best place to get Kanthal is stealthvape, get some 0.25 and 0.3.

Secondly I wouldn't bother with a blowtorch, get yourself a Kuro coiler, really cheap from China or likely to soon be available in the UK.

You can use an istick to check atty resistance but you need to fire the iStick to check the resistance, ok maybe if your a proficient coiler but as a beginner I'd recommend a stand alone resistance box, they are only about a tenner or again if not in a rush get them from FT along with the coiler.

[Greg]

Kanthal www.stealthvape.co.uk/index.php?route=mobile_store/product&product_id=280

Kuro coiler www.fasttech.com/products/0/10012175/2066300-kuro-koiler-wire-coiling-tool-3-piece-set

Ohm meter www.fasttech.com/products/0/10006334/1934300-atomizer-resistance-tester-ohm-meter

Bag of cotton wool balls and you're good to go

[mart166]

I used to coil myself for evods/protanks but quite honestly the prebought ones from FT seem to work fine so no faff and cheap as chips, must admit coiling tool looks good. As for ohms I use an FT meter but have to say my istick agrees with it when I use them.

MP

[maninashed]

sorry to jump on your thread, which coiler thingy will do coils at 1.8-2.0 for kanger tanks i.e protank 2,mini protank 2 and what wire size would be best also do I need special cotton wool.. thanks

[VapingBad]

Jan 10, 2015 13:29:52 GMT maninashed said:

sorry to jump on your thread, which coiler thingy will do coils at 1.8-2.0 for kanger tanks i.e protank 2,mini protank 2 and what wire size would be best also do I need special cotton wool.. thanks

2 mm one, they don't offer a 1.8 mm, organic cotton wool is preferable, I don't know the wire size if I had to guess 0.25 mm there is probably a guide in the guide section.

[maninashed]

sorry I meant 1.8 ohm-2.0ohm coils

[qsplan]

you can use any of the following and make your calculations...

coiltoy.ermeso.com/

www.steam-engine.org/coil.asp

[mikko]

Jan 10, 2015 13:29:52 GMT maninashed said:

sorry to jump on your thread, which coiler thingy will do coils at 1.8-2.0 for kanger tanks i.e protank 2,mini protank 2 and what wire size would be best also do I need special cotton wool.. thanks

I use 28Ga kanthal, 7-8 wraps around 3mm drill. comes out at 1.7-1.9 ohms for vertical coil in the new kanger duals. 


You can use Istick to check the ohms, just press up or down button instead of firing it.

[maninashed]

thx..so I need the kuro c w-25 coiler and 28Ga kanthal to make 1.8 ohm- 2.0 ohm coils and some organic cotton ?

[mikko]

100% Organic cotton or silica

[mikemichelle]

That's great guys, many thanks for all your input and help!

ps: That Kuro thingy looks amazing!!!

[amygx]

I was also wondering whether or not I would need a blow torch and then find this little gadget on ebay that may or may not do the job should I need one, may be worth having just in case:

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/REFILLABLE-CORDLESS-MICRO-GAS-TORCH-SOLDERING-IRON-BUTANE-BLOW-JEWELLERY-/271458797823?pt=UK_Home_Garden_PowerTools_SM&hash=item3f343488ff

£1.99

[Greg]

Jan 10, 2015 15:56:35 GMT amygx said:

I was also wondering whether or not I would need a blow torch and then find this little gadget on ebay that may or may not do the job should I need one, may be worth having just in case:

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/REFILLABLE-CORDLESS-MICRO-GAS-TORCH-SOLDERING-IRON-BUTANE-BLOW-JEWELLERY-/271458797823?pt=UK_Home_Garden_PowerTools_SM&hash=item3f343488ff

£1.99

Yes no doubt that would work but as above its so much less faff to use the likes of a Kuro coiler as it negates the need to torch at all which some say is not a good idea anyway.

[maninashed]

thx mikemichelle 4 letting me on your thread . just waiting for them to hit the uk now