I have a Recurve dual. First RDA that I bought with the thought of using it to try out DIY juice.
Everyone says that you get the best flavour out of a dripper, they are not wrong but I think the RDTA and some tanks are catching up quickly.
My issue was the heat. Wotofo kindly supplied 2 coils with the Recurve. Fused 4 core claptons. 28awg wrapped with 36. The packet said 0.26 Ohms. Really good looking coils, very well made. In the Recurve fitted as dual that means they are .26/2 = 0.13
For the purpose intended I have it on a Crea squonk which is a mech. No protection at all. I use my highest rated batteries, which are my Golisi 35 amp. This is only just acceptable with a 5% headroom. I need 28.46 amps. As a comparison , I can run my camping fridge for around 7 hours on those amount of amps at 12 V.
The heat generated by this setup is immense. I have no way to measure it ... but if you touch your lips on the metal part of the Recurve, it will burn you.
I decided too close for comfort for me and as I understand a little more thought I would build determined by the math.
0.25 or 0.5 per coil reduces the amp requirement to 14.8 amp. A 50 % headroom.
I used a single wire clapton Ni80 24/36. 6 wraps on a 3mm ID, 7mm leg length and it shows .5 per coil.
Coiled wicked and fitted. What difference does it make ?
Much cooler vape and the tank does not get so hot you can't touch it
Vapour production much the same
I can get a longer draw because I am not worried about burning my lips
It did change the flavour a bit. I get more fruit than custard out of the same Orange/custard mix
Much longer battery time, battery stays cool. I can use a 20 amp battery.
No difference in battery hit on the mech. As long as it has the amps to give it shouldn't.
What have I learned?
Batteries can be scary things. To hear the words from the vape sales guy " this one should be OK" will never again be taken seriously, or I could be a bugger and look him in the eye and say " explain to me why"
It is important to have a basic understanding of Ohms law, but even more important to understand the info given by the calculators. I tend to carry my stuff in top pockets, rather have a burned boobie than a right nut, or worse.
Just like building that dream kitchen for your wife, measure twice , build once and never rely on memory if you are over 50.
Simple coils work as well as fancy ones. Maybe, maybe not, depends on so may variables yet the results can be good with just plain wire. There is so much choice.
And lastly (never start a sentence with and ?) Don't be afraid to try and don't be afraid to ask questions. There is nothing wrong with being a noob. Everyone had to start somewhere and just as you get an answer to one question, more pops up. I think I will be a noob for a long time to come still.
A too hot tank for me was a problem that turned into an opportunity for more understanding. One that could possibly prevent that burnt right nut.
Everyone says that you get the best flavour out of a dripper, they are not wrong but I think the RDTA and some tanks are catching up quickly.
My issue was the heat. Wotofo kindly supplied 2 coils with the Recurve. Fused 4 core claptons. 28awg wrapped with 36. The packet said 0.26 Ohms. Really good looking coils, very well made. In the Recurve fitted as dual that means they are .26/2 = 0.13
For the purpose intended I have it on a Crea squonk which is a mech. No protection at all. I use my highest rated batteries, which are my Golisi 35 amp. This is only just acceptable with a 5% headroom. I need 28.46 amps. As a comparison , I can run my camping fridge for around 7 hours on those amount of amps at 12 V.
The heat generated by this setup is immense. I have no way to measure it ... but if you touch your lips on the metal part of the Recurve, it will burn you.
I decided too close for comfort for me and as I understand a little more thought I would build determined by the math.
0.25 or 0.5 per coil reduces the amp requirement to 14.8 amp. A 50 % headroom.
I used a single wire clapton Ni80 24/36. 6 wraps on a 3mm ID, 7mm leg length and it shows .5 per coil.
Coiled wicked and fitted. What difference does it make ?
Much cooler vape and the tank does not get so hot you can't touch it
Vapour production much the same
I can get a longer draw because I am not worried about burning my lips
It did change the flavour a bit. I get more fruit than custard out of the same Orange/custard mix
Much longer battery time, battery stays cool. I can use a 20 amp battery.
No difference in battery hit on the mech. As long as it has the amps to give it shouldn't.
What have I learned?
Batteries can be scary things. To hear the words from the vape sales guy " this one should be OK" will never again be taken seriously, or I could be a bugger and look him in the eye and say " explain to me why"
It is important to have a basic understanding of Ohms law, but even more important to understand the info given by the calculators. I tend to carry my stuff in top pockets, rather have a burned boobie than a right nut, or worse.
Just like building that dream kitchen for your wife, measure twice , build once and never rely on memory if you are over 50.
Simple coils work as well as fancy ones. Maybe, maybe not, depends on so may variables yet the results can be good with just plain wire. There is so much choice.
And lastly (never start a sentence with and ?) Don't be afraid to try and don't be afraid to ask questions. There is nothing wrong with being a noob. Everyone had to start somewhere and just as you get an answer to one question, more pops up. I think I will be a noob for a long time to come still.
A too hot tank for me was a problem that turned into an opportunity for more understanding. One that could possibly prevent that burnt right nut.
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