I have questions and don't know where else to go plz help i'm a noob

[bpizl1]

Hey everyone, my name is Bill and I need help.
So its been 9 days ive gone without a cigarette because of vaping and im trying to learn as much as i can about vaping and the unit i have. Hopefully someone can help.
So here's my situation. I'm working with an eleaf Ikuun i200. Hopefully someone knows this brand/mod. It came with a .3 (?) something coil installed already and for the first week I'd have it at 60 watts , .23 ohms and 3.27 volts (I think, im not sure about the volts).
Today i changed the coil and i think the spare one that came with my unit was a .5 (??) but i notice now that my volt and ohm settings are now doubled and i dont know why. Theyre now at .47 ohm and 5.31 volts.
Is this because of the new coil or did i push buttons i wasnt supposed to? I have no idea.
Hopefully someone can help me, thank you.

 

[Beamslider]

• ncludes (1) Eleaf EC2 Kanthal 0.3ohm Atomizer Head for Variable Wattage (30 - 80W)
• Includes (1) Eleaf EC2 Kanthal 0.5ohm Atomizer Head for Variable Wattage (30 - 100W)

If using wattage mode as you seem to be the ratings for the coils that it included are above.

If it is vaping alright without dry hits and burnt taste you are probably okay. You most likely changed the wattage by holding one of the buttons. You can turn it down if you need to

 

[bpizl1]

ive kept the watts at 60 the whole time, its the ohms and volts that changed once i changed the coil. is that normal?

 

[jfcooley]

New coil.
The new coil is rated at .5, so .47 is within the range. Sounds like mod auto chooses wattage (and I guess volts) appropriate for the installed coil.
.this is an educated guess Bill. That brand is popular around here so someone will be along to give more in depth help.

Edit: Beamslider beat me to it.

 

[gandymarsh]

Welcome to ECF!

Yes, you changed to a higher resistance (ohms) coil so the mod reads the new coil at close to .5 ohms, which is correct. The volts will change if the watts stay the same.

 

[Beamslider]

The ohms changed because the coil ohm is different. The watts are all you should have to care about.

 

[AzPlumber]

Your unit automatically adjusted the voltage to 5.31 to retain 60 watts on the new .5 coil resistance of .47 ohms, your device is working just fine.

 

[bpizl1]

awesome, thanks everyone! Im only 9 days into vaping and have a lot to learn.

 

[Letitia]

When you switch to a different resistance (.3 to .5) you will have to adjust watts. Going from .5 to .47 in the same coil is just a very minor fluctuation in the wire resistance and quite common. Set watts where you like it. Drop watts to 30 and work your way up a couple watts at a time until you find your sweet spot.

 

[djsvapour]

awesome, thanks everyone! Im only 9 days into vaping and have a lot to learn.

It's all good. 60 watts is a lot for some coils. I use the 0.5 at around 30w but with stronger liquid than some vapers. It helps the coil last longer and saves on liquid. My experience is most coils last a very short time if you push the watts. What they write on them is best case & ideal conditions.

 

[stols001]

I also think you should experiment with wattage when priming a new coil or just new juice. Start fairly low and gradually increase wattage to get to your sweet spot. You may be surprised that you like the vape better with the new coil at lower wattage, since you have a higher resistance coil. Sometimes a cooler vape is nice, or you may find the flavor best at a lower wattage. I sometimes even play around with wattage with a new juice, as some perform better at different watts than others.

Generally lower wattage MAY extend coil life, but it also depends on many other factors.

But good luck and it sounds like your device is working fine.

Anna

 

[BrotherBob]

awesome, thanks everyone! Im only 9 days into vaping and have a lot to learn.

Welcome and glad you joined.
The following information should give you some background in vaping.
Might like to read:
http://www.vaporauthority.com/pages/learn
Vaping and Inhaling: Everything You Need To Know
http://www.ecigarettedirect.co.uk/a...tte-college-guides-tutorials-information.html
Beginner – Guide To Vaping
http://vapingcheap.com/vaping-101/
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[Possum64]

Hello and welcome Bill. You will learn a lot here!
Catherine

 

[XxAngelxX]

Some devices can detect the coil and changes wattage according. This is great for noobs like me , I don’t have to worry about it exploding. Jk

 

[suprtrkr]

The ohms changed when you changed the coil. The volts had to change to keep the watts at the same setting. They're inter related:

 

[bpizl1]

thanks again everyone. coming up on 3 weeks of no cigarettes because of this thing. i was wondering if you guys knew any good trusted websites to buy parts/juices and new kits from? would be appreciated. i need new coils for this and have no idea where to look

 

[stols001]

Many vendors will carry your coils, you could do a search and compare prices. Often, some of the Chinese based vendors are less expensive, but then you'd have to wait a fair amount for shipping.

Good luck!

Anna

 

[Letitia]

I buy drop in coils from fasttech. Use the word authentic when searching their site for coils. If you need them faster I like VaporDNA. There other good sites out there. Vapecrawler is a good tool for searching for deals.