Micro Coil?

[wesson]

I'm new to RBAs and have a basic question (I've tried a search, but can't find an answer):

When I read through the various posts on ECF, posters often talk about "micro coils," and "coils." I assumed that they were simply describing their coil builds. Is a "micro coil" different from a regular coil, or are the two terms used interchangeably? Is a micro coil smaller that a "regular" coil? Apologies for this basic question.

Peter

 

[Frenchfry1942]

Micro coils are where each coil is touching the coils next to it, while a coil has a bit of separation between each coil.

A micro coil heats up faster but touches less wick and, therefore, uses less juice.

A regular coil heats slower but has more contact with the wick and its juice. More flavor but more juice.

(I believe)

 

[wesson]

Ah super. Thank you. So, depending on your vaping goal you would use either the micro or regular coil.

Again thanks,

Peter

 

[TheBigE]

Hi Peter, I copied this graph from slippy_eel who posted it earlier on another thread. I had the same question and this cleared it up for me.

http://i581.photobucket.com/albums/ss257/olderthandirt/Vape/MicroCoilSize_zps7b260c4e.jpg

I'm not sure what the numbers in the gauge column mean though. Seems much too thick to be actual wire gauges as used for coils for our purposes.

A "Macro" coil would be anything bigger than .094" (ie: 1/8" or 3mm).

 

[Flavored]

^ What he said, has to do with the internal diameter of the coil. While it is typical for them to be a "contact" coil, with the wires touching each other, that isn't required.

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/coil-builds/416271-micro-coils-increase-vapor-flavor-th.html

 

[wesson]

Thank you all for the information. I'll have to experiment with different sized coils to learn and experience their different performances.

 

[super_X_drifter]

Hi Peter, I copied this graph from slippy_eel who posted it earlier on another thread. I had the same question and this cleared it up for me.

http://i581.photobucket.com/albums/ss257/olderthandirt/Vape/MicroCoilSize_zps7b260c4e.jpg

I'm not sure what the numbers in the gauge column mean though. Seems much too thick to be actual wire gauges as used for coils for our purposes.

A "Macro" coil would be anything bigger than .094" (ie: 1/8" or 3mm).

Right on The "gauge" column was when we used to wrap wire around luer lock needles - that was the needle gauge

Here's an updated info sheet

If'n i were to edit it I'd add that I no longer wrap wire around anything - rather I use the artistic wire coil gizmo and the rod spins and wire is held stationary under tension.

The second smallest rod in the 5 rod model set is right around 1/16" - the size seems to vary slightly from set to set according to published and user measurements, but that rod - the one that's about 1/16" is the one to use

 

[wesson]

Perfect, thank you super_X_drifter. This is precisely the information that I needed. BTW, I am a subscriber to your You Tube videos; I like your no nonsense approach and easy to understand tutorials.

Peter

 

[super_X_drifter]

Perfect, thank you super_X_drifter. This is precisely the information that I needed. BTW, I am a subscriber to your You Tube videos; I like your no nonsense approach and easy to understand tutorials.

Peter

Thank you brother. I am glad to have you rolling with me . Rock on my man