12 Gauge 510 Wires

[iambyrdman]

So I'm doing the solder work on the 510 connection but the parts to the Varitube V2 are too small to go back over the 12 gauge wire after soldering to the center pin.

 

Is there a better brand to use with 12 gauge wire?

[Spector NS5 RD]

You sure you have the  Varitube V2? I have a mods built with a V1 and V2. The V1 limits you to a max awg of 14 BUT the V2 really has no wire size limitations do to the re-construction of the positive portion you solder to. My guess is you actually have the V1. 

See on the V2 you have the entire positive platform to solder to. No brass fitting to slide the wire through. Makes use with bigger wires easier. As for the GND ring, you don't need to thread the wire through the wire hole, just solder the wire flat against the ring. You could even solder the wire directly to the brass nut. 

[iambyrdman]

I was wrong.  I have a Cisco but ordered a Varitube V2.  Thanks for the insight!  Big help!!