Temperature control

[kev mac]

I recently bought an ipv4 and wasn't getting the best results mainly due to my lack of experience w/ nickel wire.however I ran across a tip on using twisted 28g nickel and kanthal.the results were very rewarding i.m.o.I'd be interested in any other advise users of T.C. devises might share.

 

[jtgrey]

@kev mac . How many wraps. Coil id and what resistance?

 

[BuzzGlo]

what effect does twisting the wire have ?

is the ramp up low, the ohms higher/ lower , I'm a complete noob in this regard. I imagine twisting creates a parallel coil and halfs the resistance?

 

[kev mac]

@kev mac . How many wraps. Coil id and what resistance?

9 wraps, .30mm. .09

 

[kev mac]

what effect does twisting the wire have ?

is the ramp up low, the ohms higher/ lower , I'm a complete noob in this regard. I imagine twisting creates a parallel coil and halfs the resistance?

I found ramp up quite similar.I can't remember the ohms w/ straight nick. Sorry.

 

[kev mac]

what effect does twisting the wire have ?

is the ramp up low, the ohms higher/ lower , I'm a complete noob in this regard. I imagine twisting creates a parallel coil and halfs the resistance?

I'd like to add that the nickel coils are very sensitive ,the ohms may jump one way or another w/touching or room temp.ect.