Twisted coils

[kimbo]

Hi

Okay the noob in me surfaced and need some info please

Making a coil with twisted Kanthal, do i work out the resistance same as a double coil?

Say i twist 28g will 6/7 wraps come to about 0.6Ω

 

[Riaz]

Hi @kimbo.

Yes it would be more or less the same.

Twisted coils generally have the same effect as dual coils.

Personally I prefer twisted over dual coils


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[kimbo]

Hi @kimbo.

Yes it would be more or less the same.

Twisted coils generally have the same effect as dual coils.

Personally I prefer twisted over dual coils


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Thank you @Riaz

 

[Danny]

@kimbo if you want to be quite precise with calculating try the wrapping calculator here: http://www.steam-engine.org/coil.asp?p=roundmulti&str=2

You can add in the twist pitch (distance between ridges, I just measure it with a ruler) , number of strands and gauge. I guesstimate for loosely twisted wire but with shorter pitch/tighter twist I have found the resistance can change drastically.

Wish there was a calculator for different gauges twisted, I pretty much twist all coils now and am clearly getting a bit OCD with it lol