Coil firing: What to use?

[Topdawgbp]

Hey guys I'm getting an eGrip and since I can't exactly test the coils in that I was wondering what I need to pick up for test firing my coils? I've read about using a torch or regular lighter but have also read the problems those could cause. Anyways any help you could give would be appreciated. Don't really want to buy a vamo or something like an IStick and have that be it's only function.

I have the 700mah 3.5v battery that came with my iTaste but not sure that would work on 1-1.5ohm coils.

 

[Frenchfry1942]

Use a MOD. I just put my watts down lower. I always recommend having a spare mod.

 

[Topdawgbp]

So you recommend getting something like the Vamo/iStick? I have a couple itastes already as backups should something happen to my eGrip. Not the best but eh.

Ty for the quick response.

 

[Topdawgbp]

It would be one thing if the eGrip wasn't an all in one device and I was using something like a Nautilus tank. Since it is I wouldn't have a tank to pop on my backup so that mod would serve no purpose aside from firing/ohm checking. Of course if that's what I got to do than so be it.

 

[Rickajho]

You didn't order the eGrip 510 adapter Joyetech has out for testing coils? Like this ~> https://www.cignot.com/product_p/joy-egr-rb5.htm

It holds either the CS coil base or RBA base.

 

[Topdawgbp]

No I did order it and That's what made me realize I have no way of test firing the adapter. You have to screw the adapter into something with a 510 connector. Now my itaste 700mah 3.5v battery is 510 but I don't know if that'll work or not especially for coils below it's clearomizers that are rated for 1.8ohm. Other than that I have nothing else to pop the adapter into for firing.

 

[Frenchfry1942]

Having more than one RTA/clearomizer is good, too. For me, I break them a lot more often.

Also, I can have different flavors ready to go at any time.

 

[Topdawgbp]

Videos I've seen they pop that 510 adapter into something like an Aspire carbon fiber battery or other mod box.

 

[Rickajho]

So you recommend getting something like the Vamo/iStick? I have a couple itastes already as backups should something happen to my eGrip. Not the best but eh.

Ty for the quick response.

It would be one thing if the eGrip wasn't an all in one device and I was using something like a Nautilus tank. Since it is I wouldn't have a tank to pop on my backup so that mod would serve no purpose aside from firing/ohm checking. Of course if that's what I got to do than so be it.

Which iTaste? The stock eGrip CS coils are only 1.5 ohm and things like the VV V3 and MVP aren't going to be too happy trying to fire those coils, if they will at all. The MVP 2.0 is only a 15 watt device.

 

[Topdawgbp]

I hear Ya Frenchfry and agree. I just already have the itaste with a bunch of clearomizers and to make something like the Istick truly a backup and not just for coil testing I'd have to spend more money on a tank/coils for it. Was hoping to not go that route but guess I may have to. Thank you for your replies.

 

[Topdawgbp]

I'd get the 30w. Fires down to .4 ohm.

 

[Topdawgbp]

I guess that confirms my suspicion that my lil itaste battery won't work.

 

[Topdawgbp]

Sorry Rick misread your post. My itaste is the EP pen model so if the VV model wouldn't work to fire these coils I doubt mine would.

 

[Rickajho]

No I did order it and That's what made me realize I have no way of test firing the adapter. You have to screw the adapter into something with a 510 connector. Now my itaste 700mah 3.5v battery is 510 but I don't know if that'll work or not especially for coils below it's clearomizers that are rated for 1.8ohm. Other than that I have nothing else to pop the adapter into for firing.

Yeah - that would be bad and can kill the battery.

If the concern is testing the coils and building using the eGrip RBA base you would be better off just getting a quality dedicated ohm checker, especially if you don't want or need another APV at this point. But you also do need the eGrip 510 adapter no matter what you decide to test on.

When it comes to annealing coils and wire - we have a gas range so it's nothing I have to think about here. Just turn on a burner and have at it. However, if you want to fire a coil build in place and see if the coil is firing even and you don't have any hot spots then you will want a 30 watt APV at minimum to accomplish that with eGrip builds. A 20 watt iStick mini might do it - but that doesn't allow for any breathing room - so to speak - at only 20 watts.

Just some points to consider.

 

[Topdawgbp]

Thanks Rick that's what I sorta figured. I Def planned on getting the 510 adapter and contemplated the mini but for roughly $10 more(the price I was gonna spend on the leaf ohm meter) I could just get the 30w that checks resistances all in one. Well a bit more than $10 but close enough.

 

[Rickajho]

There are two whopper eGrip threads at your disposal. Here:

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...cussion/613559-new-joyetech-20watt-egrip.html

and here:

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/cignot/613850-joyetech-egrip-i-am-loving-thing.html

Tons of info about troubleshooting, the CS coils, building on the RBA base - just about all things eGrip.

 

[Topdawgbp]

Actually the Istick mini is 10w. Then you got the 20w, 30w, and new 50w models. I've seen ppl recommend/use a butane torch which I'd assume would be similar to your setup but they also mentioned issues using too much heat compared to using a mod.

 

[Topdawgbp]

Oh Ya trust me I've gone through hundreds of those pages already. Just everyone in that thread either used their on hand mod they previously purchased or a torch. Was hoping I wouldn't need a third vape device that would for the most part only be used to fire my coils. I agree having something like the istick as a backup vs my itaste pen would be better but as I mentioned earlier that entails buying a tank and coils.

 

[Topdawgbp]

If I didn't need to fire them first I'd just get an ohm/multimeter and save some $.