Igo W6

[Ment]

I have an Igo W6 on order so need to stock up on Kanthal and wool. Rip Trippers recommends 24 gauge Kanthal but I haven't been able to find a conversion to mm.

Does anyone have a link to a conversion chart or recommendations for what thickness wire I should use? Also, should I go for Silica or natural wool?

Thanks

 

[Ment]

I've found a conversion table, here if anyone's interested:

wires.co.uk : Conversion data for AWG

 

[steve_jrb]

I've found a conversion table, here if anyone's interested:

wires.co.uk : Conversion data for AWG

Gauge Approximate Diameter (in Millimetres)
12 2mm
14 1.5mm
16 1.25mm
18 1mm
20 0.8mm
22 0.6mm
24 0.5mm
26 0.4mm
28 0.3mm

Here's a good link to bookmark for supplies - Crazy Wire Company Ltd

Personaly I'd go for cotton wool for your wicks. You can get it from amazon (or anywhere really) just make sure it's organic!

 

[Ment]

Thanks Steve - so that's cotton wool balls rather than knitting wool? And should I boil it first?

 

[steve_jrb]

Thanks Steve - so that's cotton wool balls rather than knitting wool? And should I boil it first?

Yeah cotton like this -

Simply Gentle Organic Cotton - Pack of 100 Balls: Amazon.co.uk: Health & Personal Care

No need to boil as it's organic

 

[Ment]

Thanks again.