Kanthal - Low / High Gauge (20,22,32,34)

[Chukin'Vape]

Hi All, not sure if anyone else is running into this problem - but trying to find really low, or pretty high gauge wire is like playing darts with spaghetti. If you do find, its imported brands - or competition wire.

Where can I find reasonably priced locally made wire, in 10m++++ per spool? I have posted a thread in the "who has stock " section - and one person responded with Lungcandy, which has stock but yes, as expected imported + competition wire.

Please can someone help me - there must be a cheaper alternative, for those who want to build DIY clapton, or Fused Claptons. Please inbox me if you dont want to post in the thread.

 

[Dubz]

Try this place?
http://www.industrialalloys.co.za/wire.html

 

[Anneries]

I have contacted them previously, you have to buy per kilogram, I was thinking of doing a group purchase from them, since one order will give you about 4kg of 26 Kanthal D for R1300ish (if memory serves). But Kanthal D is not exactly the same dimensions or resistance as A1. But still usable as vaping wire.

edited to add Kanthal A1 estimates:

Kan A1 : 24 - 36 gauge, will give you 30.5m per spool, minimum orders are 45 spools at R217 per spool.

30 awg is the only one that you can purchase 1 spool of.

They also sell Nikrothal 80 (Nichrome N80) in round and flat On the Nikrothal 80 you can specify your ohm/m or dimensions and they quote on that.


** They are the official Kanthal distributer in South Africa (did not know Kanthal is actually a trade name until I found them)

 

[Silver]

Hi @Anneries
Have moved this to "Who has stock" so vendors can reply directly with availability if they choose to.

 

[Anneries]

Hi @Anneries
Have moved this to "Who has stock" so vendors can reply directly with availability if they choose to.

Thanx @Silver this was not my original post, but I am sure the poster will also appreciate it.

 

[Dubz]

You can try Lightning Vapes. They in the US but pricing is very reasonable. They ship internationally with DHL.

 

[Silver]

Thanx @Silver this was not my original post, but I am sure the poster will also appreciate it.

Oops, my bad
Thanks - thought it was you
Referring to @Chukin'Vape then.
Hope you find what you looking for

 

[Chukin'Vape]

I have contacted them previously, you have to buy per kilogram, I was thinking of doing a group purchase from them, since one order will give you about 4kg of 26 Kanthal D for R1300ish (if memory serves). But Kanthal D is not exactly the same dimensions or resistance as A1. But still usable as vaping wire.

edited to add Kanthal A1 estimates:

Kan A1 : 24 - 36 gauge, will give you 30.5m per spool, minimum orders are 45 spools at R217 per spool.

30 awg is the only one that you can purchase 1 spool of.

They also sell Nikrothal 80 (Nichrome N80) in round and flat On the Nikrothal 80 you can specify your ohm/m or dimensions and they quote on that.


** They are the official Kanthal distributer in South Africa (did not know Kanthal is actually a trade name until I found them)

I'm in for the group purchase - however the calculation you are making cant be correct, if you get 10m of GeekVape 26g wire for R60 and times that by 3 for the comparison = R180.

I'll contact them now quick - get the inside story.

 

[Chukin'Vape]

I actually cant believe this - no wonder ive been battling so much, these oke's (http://www.industrialalloys.co.za/wire.html) are selling it at R10 a meter, for A1 28, 30, 32. And imported GeekVape wire A1 is retailing after being imported for R60. Even if I buy in bulk - and then I would need to get like 4kg at a time................... right............................... EVEN then I only cut the GeekVape price by R10 per 10m spool! Considering that - is it worth it?


Am I making a mistake here, is my calculations / comparisons correct? Something doesn't look right!!!

 

[Anneries]

That is correct, it is not really worth it if you purchase the A1, ask them for the Kanthal D prices ... or wait .. I have done that already, here it goes:


SO basically 22 - 29 gauge ...

But this does not solve your high gauge question, above 30 ... but the 29 gauge works out to 16c / meter and 22 gauge at 65c per meter.

Question, has anyone on this forum used the Kanthal D? I know internationally some people have had mixed results.

 

[daniel craig]

That is correct, it is not really worth it if you purchase the A1, ask them for the Kanthal D prices ... or wait .. I have done that already, here it goes:
View attachment 69531

SO basically 22 - 29 gauge ...

But this does not solve your high gauge question, above 30 ... but the 29 gauge works out to 16c / meter and 22 gauge at 65c per meter.

Question, has anyone on this forum used the Kanthal D? I know internationally some people have had mixed results.

Kanthal D is just a lower quality of kanthal. I haven't used it before but I don't expect it to be terrible.

 

[Chukin'Vape]

That is correct, it is not really worth it if you purchase the A1, ask them for the Kanthal D prices ... or wait .. I have done that already, here it goes:
View attachment 69531

SO basically 22 - 29 gauge ...

But this does not solve your high gauge question, above 30 ... but the 29 gauge works out to 16c / meter and 22 gauge at 65c per meter.

Question, has anyone on this forum used the Kanthal D? I know internationally some people have had mixed results.

Kanthal D is fine for vaping, the only difference is it has a lower melting point - it also has less aluminum, which technically for what we use it for is a Pro. (this is what I have no read online from other forums)

 

[TommyL]

For higher gauge wire check out gasPhase
http://gasphase.co.za/collections/nicr80-wire

 

[incredible_hullk]

If you prepared to wait fasttech sells 30m rolls for +- R75



https://www.fasttech.com/products/0/10022816/5379105-authentic-vapethink-kanthal-a1-heating-wire-for