Using a builder's rod or jig tool of equal diameter is the easiest way of placing your premade coil on the deck at first. The use of a rod keeps the coil level, making it easier to guide the leads through the post holes. However, you may find that installing the coils with your hand works better for you; don't be afraid to try both methods! Shop replacement coils for all major brands.

Step 2) Tightening The Screws

Center your coil on the deck of whatever RDA or tank you're using and give both pins a fine twist. Here are a few things to remember:

• The coil should not intersect with the deck (too far down)
• The coil should not intersect with the posts (too close)
• In fact related to your post height/post holes, you want your coil to be centered
• Make sure the coil is as close as possible to your posts without touching them

Final alterations can be made later, but the closer everything is aligned at this point, the better!

Step 3) Cutting Leads

This is probably the simplest step in the entire setup procedure. Trim both leads as close to the posts as possible with a good pair of sharp wire cutters. If you're doing a double build, you may need to trim one side first, then remove the opposing side (after it's been tightened enough) and cut along the post screw signs.

Step 4) Leveling

To middle anything that, use a coil wrapping rod or a piece of metal with the same or slightly smaller inner diameter. The coil/coils should be perpendicularly in the middle of the post and as close to the center of the bottom air flow as possible. Take your time here; you want everything to be exactly where you want it.

Step 5) Strumming

Strumming is a methodology for evening out the gaps in the coil material. Strumming the coil back and forth in both particular direction with the tip of a metal rod ordinarily, this is done in a strum — pulse repeat pattern.

Step 6) Fiddling

Fiddling is a technique for fine-tuning the position of the leads and the spacing between the contact materials. Pull softly outwards at this point, making final adjustments to the coil's angle (ideal angle: 180 degrees), and positioning the build's leads as close to the front center of the post holes as practically possible. Usually, this is done in a fiddle/adjust — pulse repeat pattern.

Step 7) Pulsing

When it comes to pulsing, less is more, particularly when you're first getting started with your component. You can use a low-wattage short burst of power. If you're using an unregulated device, try to keep the pulses less than 1 second. Continue strumming and fiddling with your coil until it glows evenly from the inside out. Once you've achieved a nice even glow, heat the entire element until its red hot.