wyattb Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 I've recently been looking at some reviews and videos on mech mods as I've acquired some interest in them. Since I've been wanting to try mechanical mods and building my own coils, I went ahead and purchased myself a Smok Magneto as well as the Helios RDA (Clone of course), an 18500 IMR Efest battery and 28 gauge Kanthol. I was wondering what kind of coils (dual, quad, nano) would work with this set up so that I'm not melting anything or ruining my battery. I'm new to this and I was wondering if you guys had a set up that you could recommend with these items that I've purchased. Thanks so much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mvince201 Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 First off, I don't see an ohm meter on that list and it should have been the first item. Secondly, I would highly suggest purchasing a Sony VTC4 or VTC5 18650 if you plan on doing sub-ohm builds. With that being said. I normally prefer micro coils myself (wrapped on 5/64th drill bit) but it's all about experimenting and finding what you like. Just be sure to be safe! Tam, Love2VapeDaily and wyattb 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mvince201 Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 (edited) Oh, and with the battery you purchased I would not try anything below 1 ohm personally. You need to read up on ohms law and understand what your doing before you attempt it. Certain batteries can only discharge a certain amount of amps without catastrophic failure. I believe an efest 18500 is rated at 10 or 11 amps but I'm not sure on that. Do some more research on your equipment and GET AN OHM METER! Edited June 11, 2014 by mvince201 Tam 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wyattb Posted June 11, 2014 Author Share Posted June 11, 2014 I have an iTaste MVP II that can read ohms, that should work as an ohm reader right? Tam 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mvince201 Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 Will it "work"....yes. Is it very reliable or accurate? Most likely not. Spend the $20 or so and get the right equipment and save yourself the hassle or possible missing face. Tam 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wyattb Posted June 11, 2014 Author Share Posted June 11, 2014 Thank you for the info. I'll look into purchasing an ohm reader. How many wraps do you do with a micro coil? 6-8? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mvince201 Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 this depends on tthe ohms you are attempting to achieve and the gauge of the wire. WWW.steam-engine.com has a nice calculator for wrapping coils. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wyattb Posted June 11, 2014 Author Share Posted June 11, 2014 Perfect. Thank you for the link. I appreciate all the info! Other suggestions are still open as well. Thanks again Vince. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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