Posted July 27, 201114 yr 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
July 27, 201114 yr 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
July 29, 201114 yr 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, 201114 yr by beandip
July 29, 201114 yr 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.
July 29, 201114 yr 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.