Vapenoob / istick 50W fears / new mod recommendation?

[Freq18Hz]

Hi,

New to the vape. Quit smoking cigs years ago, looking for something to replace the hookah with on a recreational basis.

While visiting family in Cali, I stopped by a vape shop and picked up an istick 50w and an Aspire Atlantis 2, and loaded it up with some Cereal Milk.

After a few hours though, even though the battery showed full, the unit shut off. I went online to see if i was doing something stupid, and found a whole bunch of people talking about exploding batteries. I know a bit about modified flashlights, so I take these kinds of reports seriously. I went back to the vape shop, told them how it was shutting off on me, and they allowed me to exchange it.

I ended up swapping it for a 40w Matrix Sub battery (ego/stick style). So far it seems to be working quite well with the Atlantis 2, but perhaps a bit less smooth/less flavorful than the iStick 50w? Was this battery a good choice?

I also picked up a Matrix sub tank, but I haven't tried it out yet.

Any advice you folks could lend? Thanks.


-Freq

 

[WonderDude32]

Hi Freq and welcome to ECF. The tanks are great and the problem/s aren't with them. It's the battery. Your battery fires at a constant 40 watts and cannot be adjusted. This may be too much or little for the "sweet spot" that would be best for your current coil. It's recommended to be used with the Matrix tank so you could start there and adjust air flow to suit you better but I would look into a variable wattage device. For the moment, I might stay away from the istick 50watt. Too many issues with too many people.

 

[Freq18Hz]

Can someone recommend a better variable device?

 

[mattiem]

From what I have been seeing it is only the 50watt istick that is having problems. There have been no problems with the 30watt istick. There are so many choices so it is very difficult to recommend a specific one. I have 2 of the 20watt isticks and like them but do plan on getting a 30watt.

 

[Sarasotared]

I would watch out for the kanger subox Or joytech evic vt coming out in the next couple of weeks. There is a lot of buzz about them. I have istick30/50 and mvp but do not subohm, I use a nautilus/mini.

 

[Freq18Hz]

So far, this Matrix battery + Atalntis 2 combo seems to be pretty close from a flavor and vapor standpoint as running the iStick with the same tank at 50w. After reading the specs for the .3 coil, and looking at the recommended wattages for the Matrix Sub clearomizer tank that I have, I'm looking for something to run at 60w-100w ranges.

 

[Freq18Hz]

Any more recommendations to run this Matrix .2 and .6 coil at, and also the atlantis .3 and .5 coils?

I see that Aspire recommends the 1.0ohm coil for 40 watts...can anyone explain what vapor/flavor/battery life/safety will be running the .3 and .5 at 40w vs the 1 ohm coil?


-Freq

 

[Oberon75]

Can someone recommend a better variable device?

What is your price range?

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[parker856]

sigeleli 150w!

 

[Freq18Hz]

No price range...but I'm trying this Matrix Sub Clearomizer tank and the vapor and flavor is much better with this Matrix 40w than the Atlantis 2.

The battery life kinda sucks though...it goes byebye after about 40 minutes of chain vaping.


What will give me 80 watts with long battery life, durability, and no kaboom? Price is no object.


-Freq

 

[caferacer]

What will give me 80 watts with long battery life, durability, and no kaboom? Price is no object.

For long battery life while sub ohming, you're going to want a dual battery mod. A couple of suggestions:

Sigelei 100W Plus or Sigelei 150W
IPV4 (with the added bonus of having temperature control, should you decide you want to experiment with nickel builds later on down the line)

 

[roxynoodle]

For long battery life while sub ohming, you're going to want a dual battery mod. A couple of suggestions:

Sigelei 100W Plus or Sigelei 150W
IPV4 (with the added bonus of having temperature control, should you decide you want to experiment with nickel builds later on down the line)

I agree. Great battery life and should be enough power for most anything in the future.

 

[Freq18Hz]

Are the sigelei and ipv4 boxes reliable?

-Freq

 

[caferacer]

I don't own an IPV but I've had a Sigelei 100 Plus since January. The thing is built like a tank and I've had zero issues with it so far (knock wood).

 

[jason kirtley]

I have ipv4 love it! Not new to vaping but new to the forum. Been vaping for about 2 years. So anyone has questions pls let me know. Always glad to help when I can.

 

[jason kirtley]

Anyone out there get a dna bottom feed mod from gdeal. Looking into getting one if any one has advice or prices it be great fully appreciate.

 

[caferacer]

Anyone out there get a dna bottom feed mod from gdeal. Looking into getting one if any one has advice or prices it be great fully appreciate.

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