Heaters for Atomizer Mods

[Jim Davis]

Here is a link to a company that makes heaters. These my be acceptable for atomizer mods. I never tried one myself, but they look very promising.

SunRod 1/8" and 4mm Cartridge Heaters from Sun Electric Heater

[Royal]

Yea, I ran across these about a year ago.
These appear to be able to get hot enough, but how long does it take to reach operating temperature, and how long does it take them to cool down are factors to consider. Plus the amperage may prove to be a problem as well. Still it would be fun to experiment with and would definately be worth a try.

[mcquinn]

Wattage Output At: 28 Volts 20 Watts
Wattage Output At: 12 Volts /3.8 Watts
Wattage Output At: 6 Volts 0.9 Watts
Item Number / 24-01
List Price
Heater Length 1/2 inch
$32.05

The Sun heater element would not work for a battery operated PV

[Jim Davis]

Good research Mike. I suppose we can knock them off the list.

[Royal]

The option is still there, just not with a typical battery. If we used an 18 volt power supply with proper amperage rating, it would be ideal with an output of about 12.85 watts. As calculated by what mcquinn stated.

Still the question is how long to heat up and cool down. Once it reaches a desired operating temperature, how long will it continue to produce vapor until it cools down enough to stop.

[mcquinn]

looks like someone who owns an adjustable lab power supply needs to pony up the $32.00 and see what happens.

[Royal]

I suppose I could do it. But $32.00 for an experiment that though I am sure will produce adequate heat to vaporize e-liquid, I have my doubts it will heat and cool fast enough to make it useful as an atomizer. We could get by with a longer heatup, but the longer cooling would pose a problem as vapor would continue to be produced much longer than we would want or need. I suppose we could chain vape on it till it cools down, then start the heat up process again.

This is why nichrome is ideal for heating elements, it has fast heat up and cool down properties.

[Jim Davis]

I'm working on trying to figure out how I can make replaceable coils in my existing atty bodies. Nichrome wire is easily obtainable, and if the atty bodies are saved, I think it would be worth the effort. Remove the bridge, pull out the burnt coil, and replace the coil much like a Mag Lite bulb.

[Royal]

It wouldn't be that hard to do, You would need something to use for making the winding. A flyfishing fly tying jig might work for this purpose. I am going to look in to this next time I go to Cabelas.

I keep looking in the recycle bins at work for scrapped out nichrome in larger diameters than .0031", but the larger stuff never gets scrapped as it is easier to work with.
Still I suppose the .0031" stuff would work, by just twisting two threads together like a rope. It would be worth a try anyway.

[mcquinn]

If you are really going to do this you need to for now forget about battery power ,you can use what you have for mobile vaping .Just for starters concentrate on a unit to use at home ,plugged into the wall.Then it would not hurt to be in standby mode up to temp. and cycling on a thermostat.Then all you would need is a way to drip or spray liquid when you needed to get a hit.It would draw less power than a night light and could be turned off for extended inactive periods.My coffee pot is always keeping enough water hot for a pot of coffee.Then as you gain some mastery you could start downsizing and lowering power consumption .I think the current design came about because the Chinese engineers did not think it would fly if it didn't look like a ciggerette.