Kayfun micro coil build tutorial (pic heavy) (Page 1 of 7)
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Yea but this was an ARFCOM build so naturally it's better. 
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Originally Posted By Keith1980:
Yea but this was an ARFCOM build so naturally it's better. Originally Posted By Keith1980:
Yea but this was an ARFCOM build so naturally it's better. Pffft, no guns in pics. But really, the GrimGreen video under suggestions on the link above is another good build vid. The build comes at the end of his review. |
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Screw you Keith with your simple explanations and cool pics. 
Just finished my order for a kayfun lite and patriot dripper.
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Originally Posted By ssgsnake: Screw you Keith with your simple explanations and cool pics. Just finished my order for a kayfun lite and patriot dripper. This shit is as addictive as weapons and knives.  |
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Originally Posted By ssgsnake:
Screw you Keith with your simple explanations and cool pics.
Just finished my order for a kayfun lite and patriot dripper.
This shit is as addictive as weapons and knives. Don't worry. It really is that easy. Which Kayfun lite did you order? |
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Originally Posted By Keith1980:
Don't worry. It really is that easy. Which Kayfun lite did you order? Originally Posted By Keith1980:
Originally Posted By ssgsnake:
Screw you Keith with your simple explanations and cool pics.
Just finished my order for a kayfun lite and patriot dripper.
This shit is as addictive as weapons and knives. Don't worry. It really is that easy. Which Kayfun lite did you order? The one off vaporjoes blog. The stainless steel light clone. http://vaporjoe.blogspot.com/2014/01/giving-it-away-1400-stainless-steel.html?m=1 |
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Originally Posted By NY_Shooter:
Awesome write-up! Is that tank an option, or is it just a different model Kayfun? I'm not familiar with them, but am getting more interested lately. But all the ones I've seen, there is only a small window of glass on the tank. Have you seen Rip's new video?  http://youtu.be/P20dXHUQCJMIt's an aftermarket tank. |
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Whenever I build micro coils they end up at 5-7ohms. I wrap the coil, use tweezers to pinch it together making sure there is no overlapping, remove from the drill bit, hold/squeeze with pliers, torch/redden for 10 seconds, let cool while still squeezed in pliers. I'm using 32g regular kanthal. |
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Originally Posted By johnny_dot_exe:
Whenever I build micro coils they end up at 5-7ohms. I wrap the coil, use tweezers to pinch it together making sure there is no overlapping, remove from the drill bit, hold/squeeze with pliers, torch/redden for 10 seconds, let cool while still squeezed in pliers. I'm using 32g regular kanthal. Damn, how many wraps? I do about 10 wraps of 30ga and it usually comes out to about 2ohms. |
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Originally Posted By johnny_dot_exe:
Whenever I build micro coils they end up at 5-7ohms. I wrap the coil, use tweezers to pinch it together making sure there is no overlapping, remove from the drill bit, hold/squeeze with pliers, torch/redden for 10 seconds, let cool while still squeezed in pliers. I'm using 32g regular kanthal. Yea…how many wraps? |
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Originally Posted By johnny_dot_exe:
Didn't count on the last one, but usually around 10. To many. I do 10 wraps on a 5/64 drill bit at I get 1.6-1.7 ohms consistently. |
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I just got my EHPro Kayfun lite clone, It came with a large plastic tank like Keiths in the OP, except its frosted. It also came with the smaller one like you see on most kayfuns.
So far im gonna say its pretty sweet. I built a single micro coil using 28g kanthal, 12-13 wraps on a 5/64, ended up at 2.3 ohms. Im using cotton just like the OP. Its got great flavor, but not as much vapor as id expect. I think the kayfun just might be my new everyday vape (EDV? Is that a term yet?) 
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Originally Posted By GreenM4Guy:
I just got my EHPro Kayfun lite clone, It came with a large plastic tank like Keiths in the OP, except its frosted. It also came with the smaller one like you see on most kayfuns. So far im gonna say its pretty sweet. I built a single micro coil using 28g kanthal, 12-13 wraps on a 5/64, ended up at 2.3 ohms. Im using cotton just like the OP. Its got great flavor, but not as much vapor as id expect. I think the kayfun just might be my new everyday vape (EDV? Is that a term yet?) That's surprising. Micro-coils and cotton are notorious for spitting out clouds. What wattage/voltage are you running it at? |
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Originally Posted By GreenM4Guy:
On my vamo V5, I had it at 11w, which by my math is right about 5.043v. any higher it started to taste off/burnt. ETA: perhaps im being unreasonable. What pg/vg is your juice? |
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Originally Posted By GreenM4Guy:
65/35 Try doing 10.5 wraps as I did above to get you around 1.6 ohms and turn it up to 13 watts. Eta: Where did you order the ehpro from? |
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Ill try that, i got the ehpro from eciggity, The shipping was awesome 3 days from Hawaii to Ohio.
I wonder if its not a matter of prospective, i see all these videos online with a pretty much identical setup, but their smoke APPEARS thicker/greater than mine. |
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Originally Posted By GreenM4Guy:
OK, i built a 1.6ohm, running it at 13.5 watts. Killer flavor and LOTS of vapor. Thanks Keith/NY_S. Glad to be of assistance!!!! Now sit back and watch how much quicker you go through juice!
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Originally Posted By Keith1980:
Glad to be of assistance!!!! Now sit back and watch how much quicker you go through juice! Originally Posted By Keith1980:
Originally Posted By GreenM4Guy:
OK, i built a 1.6ohm, running it at 13.5 watts. Killer flavor and LOTS of vapor. Thanks Keith/NY_S. Glad to be of assistance!!!! Now sit back and watch how much quicker you go through juice! +1
To me, its worth it, though. I dont consider myself a "cloud chaser", but I do love me some nice clouds. Its more satisfying, even if only on a mental level. Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile |
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Originally Posted By DocBull:
My deal is flavor, cloud thickness then maybe throat hit. Only been 24 hours since order I see it sitting in MI and WANT IT TOMORROW! I feel you, i *may* get by the house tomorrow. Knowing i have gear waiting to be fiddled with is worse than when i was a kid waiting for Christmas. |
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John Lynch is a retard " If they can hold the Seahawks to a field goal you have a two score game." TDs are now worth 8? Idiot.
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John Lynch is a retard " If they can hold the Seahawks to a field goal you have a two score game." TDs are now worth 8? Idiot.
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I buy mine here, from the manufacturer. $5.48, shipped to your door. That's for 1 hundred feet of wire. http://www.temcoindustrialpower.com/products/Resistance_Wire/RW0107.html Originally Posted By LilTate: best source for Kanthal (sp?) wire? 30 Guage is best? is this the best place to order it from? http://vaporjoe.blogspot.com/2014/01/giving-it-away-1400-stainless-steel.html?m=1 regular cotton balls? |
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Originally Posted By DocBull:
Got my clone.. hate the mouth piece but works like a dream. Both of mine you can change the drip tip. Which clone did you get? |
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Both of mine you can change the drip tip. Which clone did you get? Originally Posted By Keith1980:
Originally Posted By DocBull:
Got my clone.. hate the mouth piece but works like a dream. Both of mine you can change the drip tip. Which clone did you get? Got it off fleabay should have waited.. not sure this is a hicigar clone but more like a ehpro or tobecco... Same price for them so it is meh. I will order another from luxor next time. |
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Originally Posted By Keith1980:
To many. I do 10 wraps on a 5/64 drill bit at I get 1.6-1.7 ohms consistently. Originally Posted By Keith1980:
Originally Posted By johnny_dot_exe:
Didn't count on the last one, but usually around 10. To many. I do 10 wraps on a 5/64 drill bit at I get 1.6-1.7 ohms consistently. Same here, 1.5 ohms w/ 28g kanthal wire. Lots of vapor, good taste. |
| Finally home and un packed me gear, whats the best way to clean the machine oil out of the Kayfun? Soap and water? Halp! |
mizzarley:
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Originally Posted By mizzarley:
Finally home and un packed me gear, whats the best way to clean the machine oil out of the Kayfun? Soap and water? Halp! Yea. Use a good dish soap like Dawn. I put a shit ton of soap in a big cup with hot water and let it soak. After the water wasn't hot I took out the kayfun, rinsed, scrubbed, and repeated a few more times. And this probably goes without saying but take the kayfun completely apart and soak all the pieces. |
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Originally Posted By Keith1980:
Yea. Use a good dish soap like Dawn. I put a shit ton of soap in a big cup with hot water and let it soak. After the water wasn't hot I took out the kayfun, rinsed, scrubbed, and repeated a few more times. And this probably goes without saying but take the kayfun completely apart and soak all the pieces. Originally Posted By Keith1980:
Originally Posted By mizzarley:
Finally home and un packed me gear, whats the best way to clean the machine oil out of the Kayfun? Soap and water? Halp! Yea. Use a good dish soap like Dawn. I put a shit ton of soap in a big cup with hot water and let it soak. After the water wasn't hot I took out the kayfun, rinsed, scrubbed, and repeated a few more times. And this probably goes without saying but take the kayfun completely apart and soak all the pieces. Will do and report back with clouds! |
mizzarley:
John Lynch is a retard " If they can hold the Seahawks to a field goal you have a two score game." TDs are now worth 8? Idiot.
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John Lynch is a retard " If they can hold the Seahawks to a field goal you have a two score game." TDs are now worth 8? Idiot.
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Originally Posted By mizzarley:
Will do and report back with clouds! Originally Posted By mizzarley:
Originally Posted By Keith1980:
Originally Posted By mizzarley:
Finally home and un packed me gear, whats the best way to clean the machine oil out of the Kayfun? Soap and water? Halp! Yea. Use a good dish soap like Dawn. I put a shit ton of soap in a big cup with hot water and let it soak. After the water wasn't hot I took out the kayfun, rinsed, scrubbed, and repeated a few more times. And this probably goes without saying but take the kayfun completely apart and soak all the pieces. Will do and report back with clouds! Standing by for overcast weather!! |
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Originally Posted By mizzarley:
Eeeeermeeeeguurd! This thing is the shit! 1.5ohm organic cotton....mmmm flavor. Welcome to the upper echelon of vaping!! What mod are you running it on? |
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mizzarley:
John Lynch is a retard " If they can hold the Seahawks to a field goal you have a two score game." TDs are now worth 8? Idiot.
Wait...what did I just say?
John Lynch is a retard " If they can hold the Seahawks to a field goal you have a two score game." TDs are now worth 8? Idiot.
Wait...what did I just say?
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Originally Posted By mizzarley:
I'm hitting the Vamo V5 atm, but also got a Sentinel MI6 that I dont care for. The 18650's fit, but its a telescoping mod and the fire button is on the bottom and will take some getting used to. I'm going to keep it for back for a few paydays then get a side button mech mod and dip into the sub-ohm world. Even my dogs are surprised by the clouds. How many watts are you running? |
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Originally Posted By Keith1980:
How many watts are you running? Originally Posted By Keith1980:
Originally Posted By mizzarley:
I'm hitting the Vamo V5 atm, but also got a Sentinel MI6 that I dont care for. The 18650's fit, but its a telescoping mod and the fire button is on the bottom and will take some getting used to. I'm going to keep it for back for a few paydays then get a side button mech mod and dip into the sub-ohm world. Even my dogs are surprised by the clouds. How many watts are you running? I fiddle. About 4.5 volts or 10sh watts. I go back and forth. |
mizzarley:
John Lynch is a retard " If they can hold the Seahawks to a field goal you have a two score game." TDs are now worth 8? Idiot.
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John Lynch is a retard " If they can hold the Seahawks to a field goal you have a two score game." TDs are now worth 8? Idiot.
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Top notch tutorial, Keith!
I might have delve in to a RBAs soon since it looks fairly simple. As far as parts needed, you say torch, if you have one--how necessary is one? Probably should get one anyway if they arent too much. How often to you have to rebuild the coil/ replace the cotton? |
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Originally Posted By Alembic:
Top notch tutorial, Keith! I might have delve in to a RBAs soon since it looks fairly simple. As far as parts needed, you say torch, if you have one--how necessary is one? Probably should get one anyway if they arent too much. How often to you have to rebuild the coil/ replace the cotton? The torch helps in forming the coil. I don't have one but ran my wire along my gas stove flame to soften it up before wrapping my coil. I think a bic would work too. My first coil ever, that I made yesterday is still running strong, but I've re-wicked three times as I changed juice flavors. The coil is like a light bulb element, should last a while, it's the wick that gets nasty. |
mizzarley:
John Lynch is a retard " If they can hold the Seahawks to a field goal you have a two score game." TDs are now worth 8? Idiot.
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John Lynch is a retard " If they can hold the Seahawks to a field goal you have a two score game." TDs are now worth 8? Idiot.
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Originally Posted By Alembic:
Top notch tutorial, Keith! I might have delve in to a RBAs soon since it looks fairly simple. As far as parts needed, you say torch, if you have one--how necessary is one? Probably should get one anyway if they arent too much. How often to you have to rebuild the coil/ replace the cotton? Any regular "jet flame" lighter will also work for torching coils. Cheap and you can get them pretty much anywhere. Replacing will depend on your juice and how picky you are about fresh/clean flavors. My first microcoil I swapped the cotton a couple times, but left the coil in place the entire time, which was about a month. After you pull the cotton, you can just fire the coil with no wick and it will burn off most of the gunk (on an RBA. Domt do this with ProTank heads as Im told it will melt the rubber inside since everything is so close together inside). Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile |
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Originally Posted By Alembic:
Top notch tutorial, Keith! I might have delve in to a RBAs soon since it looks fairly simple. As far as parts needed, you say torch, if you have one--how necessary is one? Probably should get one anyway if they arent too much. How often to you have to rebuild the coil/ replace the cotton? What they said above. Coils can last as much as a few months I'm told. I rebuild every couple weeks because I usually get bored. |
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