The Twisted Clapton wire is a type of resistance wire used for building coils in rebuildable atomizers (RDAs, RTAs, RDTAs). It combines the features of twisted wire and Clapton wire to offer a balance of flavor and vapor production.

Key Features:

• Construction: Twisted Clapton wire typically starts with two or more strands of wire that are twisted together. This twisted strand then becomes the core wire, which is subsequently wrapped with a thinner gauge wire, similar to a standard Clapton coil.
• Material: Commonly made from Kanthal A1 (KA1), Ni80, or Stainless Steel (SS316L). The material will determine whether it can be used in temperature control (TC) mode (SS316L) or only wattage mode (KA1, Ni80). Ni80 offers faster ramp-up time, while Kanthal is known for its ease of use.
• Benefits:
  • Enhanced Flavor: The Clapton wrap increases the surface area compared to simple twisted wire, leading to better flavor extraction from the e-liquid.
  • Good Vapor Production: The increased surface area also contributes to more vapor production.
  • Faster Ramp-Up (compared to standard Clapton): The twisted core can sometimes help with a slightly faster ramp-up time compared to a solid core Clapton.
  • Unique Texture: The twisted core under the Clapton wrap gives the coil a distinct texture and can influence how e-liquid is vaporized.
• Spool Length: Typically sold on spools with lengths around 3 meters (approximately 10 feet).
• Gauge Options: The gauge is usually described with multiple numbers indicating the core wires and the wrapping wire (e.g., (26GA x 2) + 32GA). This means two strands of 26 gauge wire are twisted together as the core, and then wrapped with 32 gauge wire.

Compatibility:

Twisted Clapton wire is compatible with any rebuildable atomizer (RDA, RTA, RDTA) that has a build deck capable of accommodating the coils built with this wire. The size of the build deck and the post hole diameters are important considerations due to the potentially thicker nature of Clapton-style wires.

Other Brands That The Wire May Be Compatible With:

Twisted Clapton wire from any reputable manufacturer (e.g., Vandy Vape, Geekvape, Wotofo, Coilology) is universally compatible with rebuildable atomizers from all other brands. The key factors for successful use are:

• Physical Fit: The coil must fit on the build deck without causing shorts.
• Resistance: The resistance of the coil must be appropriate for your vaping device and battery safety limits.
• Material Compatibility (for TC): If using temperature control, ensure your mod supports the wire material (SS316L).

The brand of the wire itself does not restrict its compatibility with different brands of rebuildable atomizers.