Flatwind coil in BL

[Arkahorn010 0]

I have two BL tens and I was looking to recone them but I can't figure out if it has a flatwind coil. If it doesn't can I upgrade to it without it being a problem? How can I tell if it has one or not cuz I need it but idk if it'll work with it

[lamontp1 0]

look thru the cooling vents on the basket with a flashlight... the flatwound coil will be just that, wire that looks like its pressed flat and wound around the bobbin

[Beandip 3]

You will see to the left is the normal round wire coil, the right, flatwound. as far as i know it can be upgraded no problem. well at least it worked on my Q.

Edited July 29, 2011 by beandip

[NDMstang65 403]

Your Q isn't a flatwound coil, it's a partially flattened.

BL coils are actually flat wire for the most part, nearly everybody selects that option for the BL.

[emh9009 199]

If your VCs are FW then it will be written in black sharpie right above the coil. As stated above, look through the cooling vents with a light.