Szia,
Based on the pictures and description, you did the coil build well. Because as far as I know, 0.5 mm wire corresponds to 24 GA, which should be just right for DL. (Hopefully, itâs actually kanthal.)
I find 12W too low for this set-up, you could go a bit higher with it, because the recommended setting is a maximum of 4.2V, 27 Watts, so perhaps somewhere around 20-25W might be better.
With the devices you currently have available, not much more can be achieved, perhaps by slightly varying the number of wraps or the inner diameter. But I donât think it makes sense to coil it on a smaller diameter with this wire, as the number of wraps would become too high. Of course, you can try it, but thereâs little room for maneuver.
However, for DL, if you stick with this setup, I would definitely dilute the 8mg, because that might indeed be too much and hit you hard. Somewhere around 3 would be ideal, or if itâs higher, then vape less.
Also, for DL, many people use 50/50, but you can also try a 60 VG/40 PG, or even a 70 VG/30 PG base. With the right settings, this will have a favorable effect on the vapor production, less so on the flavor.
Unfortunately, the wire you have is too thick for MTL builds; for that, you would need thinner kanthal wire, e.g., 28 GA.
Please correct me if Iâm wrong, or if thereâs a better suggestion.
I hope youâll manage to find a good MTL atomizer somewhere and that your order will arrive soon. 