Back to vaping after 5 years,now inhaling coils?

[Robbert]

Anyone using istick pico?
What brand cells are most reliable?
I can see buying clones or copies might be a problem.

 

[NealBJr]

Anyone using istick pico?
What brand cells are most reliable?
I can see buying clones or copies might be a problem.

I haven't heard much about the Istick Pico. Istick became a name brand when they came out with their 20 or 30 watt devices and have been coming out with new devices ever since. However, it seems by skipping through the thread that you tend to take good care of your devices. For that reason, I'd recommend getting something that takes a replaceable 18650... for the sole reason that if your battery dies, you can replace the battery instead of the whole device. With the Istick Pico, it has a built in battery, so when it dies, you replace the whole unit.

18650 batteries retail for approximately $10 each for a good one. They originally weren't designed for end user use, since ALL lithium ion batteries can vent if mis-used. 18650's are used in battery "packs" like drills, laptops, electric cars, etc. They are usually "cells" in a larger battery. People have turned them into individual use in flashlights, ecigs, and other devices. I'd recommend getting some known good brands that have been proven safe for individual use, and they won't overheat if over used. I like the Samsung 18650-25R and the LG HE4 batteries.

As far as what wattage device, being a direct lung inhaler but not necessarily a cloud chaser, anything that can handle 50 watts is good for me. There are plenty of single battery 80 watt devices that will work fine for direct lung inhales. If you get a dual battery mod, your battery will last longer, but you have to "marry" the batteries, and it's highly recommended you charge the batteries in a seperate charger. There are so many to choose from. for my favorite devices, I like a Cloupor mini 50w (not the 30w one though) and for dual battery I like the Joytech cuboid.

As far as clones go.... for batteries and devices, I'd probably stay away. For mech mods and atomizers, I'd say it depends on the clones... since some clones are actualy better than the original, and some are worse. Whatever you get, read reviews on the device before you buy.

 

[dennism]

The istick pico uses a replacable 18650 battery, it is not built in.

 

[Ed_C]

What he said, the Pico uses one replaceable 18650 battery. It's quite a popular device and I have been happy with mine. Below is a link to a topic on the Pico.
Eleaf iStick "pico"
As for what batteries, Samsung and LG are both good brands, just make sure you get them from a reputable dealer, as there are counterfeits around. Sony, LG, Samsung, Panasonic is the goto dealer for many here. The Pico calls for a 25 amp battery, but if you vape under 60 watts, a 20 amp battery will work and will give you a bit longer vape time. I have been using the Samsung 25R 20 amp batteries.

 

[Robbert]

Thanks for all the replies.
I haven't quite made up my mind on mod,there's so many.
I found some nautilus x tanks and coil replacements on sale.
I'll watch a few review videos and if it gives good flavor and a throat hit with higher veg oils I'll give one a try.
Kangertec seems to be economical,competitive and worth looking into.Plus I seen one perform and it was producing clouds consistently and I think it was a disposable.

 

[Robbert]

I went with a istick pico and got a nautilus tank with some coil refills.
I can use the nautilus on my zmax and pico can handle sub ohm if it works for me.
I wanted the funkay V5 but it'll have to wait.

 

[Robbert]

It's too late now but halo reactor starter kits are isticks,but they come with battery,charger,halo 30ml of liquid,a tank,coils,free priority shipping,and much less expensive.
If your looking at isticks,take a look at halo reactors you'll save and it's always nice to save 20-50.00.