Twisting A1 kanthal, twisting it tight vs lose?

[yasaboss]

Hi guys I've got a question I've always twisted my kanthal until it's so tight it snaps on the ends, with a drill. I also see some twist it much less almost as twist with gaps being less tight. Is there a difference or is it subjective to taste difference?thanks any opinions are welcome I have done it with 26g kA1 for awhile finally got some 24g kA1 a week ago ready to twist some up!

 

[Eric DeCastro]

on mine I twist it so tight it snaps also. but I only have one device that I use twisted wire on. I have never done it any other way so I can't compare. there really isn't a right or wrong way to do it. maybe those coils you seen are twisted by hand.

 

[yasaboss]

You can do the same on the drillxdoing it slow before it's gets so tight they draw together where the notch touch, I was about to twist some up n figured I'd see if anyone's opinion on it. So I resisted it the same ol way with 24g and is great just figured I'd get some opinions out there. Thanks man

 

[State O' Flux]

Is there a difference or is it subjective to taste difference?

Yes, there is a difference as it pertains to net resistance. See the Steam Engine user guide (and Steam Engine link) below and go to:

• "Profile" - "round, twisted parallel"
• "Twist pitch"
• "Number of strands"

Play with that for awhile and you'll see how the pitch count affects net resistance.