can u put a kick in the bolt without modding the wiring inside the unit

[Nautty1]

i have recently bought a bolt from smoktek and wanted to throw a kick in it but seen a video on utube that said it may not work unless u mod the wiring inside the the unit im not very handy and really dont wanna waste 50 bucks on the kick if it wont even work please someone help me out that knows info about this toppic.

 

[wseternmd]

As far as I know all you have to do is get the extension tube. Then you can use the 18500 batt and the kick. I do not own a bolt or a kick but have held both units and I don't see why it won't work. Hopefully someone will chime in that has more knowledge than I do.

 

[CloveHunter]

It depend on how high your preferred wattage. I set 8W and put 18350 batt (I'm not using extension) on Bolt and it vape great. I never try more than 8W so if you like it more you might need to do a rewiring to handle it.

 

[Rader2146]

The wiring will be on the output side of the kick. This means that you can lower the current through the wires by using a higher resistance coil.

 

[Rader2146]

Max output for the kick is 10w. These would be the absolute max amps through the wiring that you would see to get 10w in different arrangements.

Fully charged battery w/o kick: 10w at 4v (loaded) and 2.5 amps with 1.6 ohm coil.
Kick with 2.0 ohm coil: 2.24A at 10w
Kick with 3.0 ohm coil: 1.83A at 10w

I would say that there is a misconception that the kick is harmful to the Bolt's wiring.

 

[CloveHunter]

Kick with 2.0 ohm coil: 2.24A at 10w
Kick with 3.0 ohm coil: 1.83A at 10w

I would say that there is a misconception that the kick is harmful to the Bolt's wiring.

Some (I know it's a vague number & argument, sorry) said Bolt's wiring is 2A max.
So consider "The Kick performs best with attys/cartos in the 1.3 to 3Ω range." and the problem with the nature of the coil, which of course never exactly what it said. Most 3 Ω are actually between 2.8 - 3.2Ω, if you get <3Ω coil then you're good but if you get >3Ω then "You can use higher rated resistance but the Kick will not regulate well at the highest power levels if resistance is above 3 ohms". (ref: The Kick – Instructions « Evolv)

So the best coil should be between 2.5 - 3Ω to operate it at 10W safely.

 

[Barefoot]

Some folk have had issues - i've used mine without them tho. Did get a friend to look at the switch and, in mine at least it was a 3A on so as long as i don't push the Kick with an LR 'miser' it should be fine!

 

[Mildew]

Considering the same gauge wire is used in the vMax it really isn't an issue. Of course if you've popped the plastic contact disk out a few times you'll likely need to re-solder the connection.

 

[REET_AZ]

I simply added the extension ring to the battery tube of the Bolt - put in the 18500 battery - put the kick on top - screwed on the top. Works like a champ. It is easier the first time to add the Kick onto the top of the extension (harder to push up thru the bottom past the threading of the extension). To change batteries, I screw off just the bottom and leave the Kick in place. No wiring modification was needed. Works great.

I have heard some re-wire the button, but so far it is fine on mine. I imagine a stronger/thicker wire is always better...but for now it seems to be fine. The Kick does NOT need the re-wiring in order to work on the Bolt unless you have paint inside the tube that keeps the spring from making contact. If you do have spray inside the tube, you can scrape or sand the paint off inside the tube to make the contact.

 

[Nautty1]

thank you all very helpful info and some not so much lol but thank u again