Dual coils won't fire

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milescadre

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STOP!

The battery you are using is not good to use IN ANY mod! It is not "high-drain" or "safe-chemistry" and it has a amp limit of 6.8A. It is safe to use in FLASHLIGHTS but NOT in mods.

Actually, according to vape calc, a 1 ohm coil at 4.2v only pulls.... 4.2 amps. so the battery quoted would be safe in builds higher than 1 ohm. I believe I have one somewheres for my kayfuns where I build em at 1.1 ohms anyways. higher capacity is nice.

However, if the device is regulated for higher wattages (especially 30w), I agree. Do not use this battery.
 

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It has nothing to do with the battery...

Please, Herbage; Stop what you are doing. Don't even try getting that set of coils to fire. Read the links that Susan provided for battery safety. Your device won't fire that build (luckily).

Once you go below a certain point, accuracy, knowledge of your equipment, and safety are extremely important. This isn't meant to slam you in any way, it's just a fact. In the wrong hands and with little understanding of your equipment's capabilities this could become very dangerous.

For someone just starting out you should try staying at or above .8 ohms until you get the hang of building and mod safety. Bookmark Coil wrapping | Steam Engine | free vaping calculators in your browser and learn to use it to build safely...
 

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It has nothing to do with the battery...

Please, Herbage; Stop what you are doing. Don't even try getting that set of coils to fire. Read the links that Susan provided for battery safety. Your device won't fire that build (luckily).

Once you go below a certain point, accuracy, knowledge of your equipment, and safety are extremely important. This isn't meant to slam you in any way, it's just a fact. In the wrong hands and with little understanding of your equipment's capabilities this could become very dangerous.

For someone just starting out you should try staying at or above .8 ohms until you get the hang of building and mod safety. Bookmark Coil wrapping | Steam Engine | free vaping calculators in your browser and learn to use it to build safely...

Okay for starters I need to get a new battery and not online what brand and specs of a battery do you recommend I get and do you know of places that might sell them. I doubt Walmart does
 

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Unless there's a reputable vape shop near you, you're pretty much going to have to get batteries on-line. I use Authentic AW Batteries - RTD Vapor as they are probably the most reputable vendor there is. What ever you get, make sure it has IMR in the name or part number. What you have is designed for flashlight users, low drain with long battery life.

You could probably use that safely with your E-VLT until a suitable replacement arrives IF you get that build at or above .8 ohms. Once again, refer to Susan's links and the Steam Engine web site I mentioned...
 

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How's this battery would this one be okay to use? AW IMR 18650 2200 mAh

It's not so much a question of "is this battery ok?", it's a question of "is this battery ok for what I'm trying to do". When I have that question I go to Steam Engine's battery drain page and check:
Battery drain | Steam Engine | free vaping calculators

Use the drop down and select that model battery and plug in your coil resistance. It will tell you if that battery is safe for "your build". Take that battery for example...

On a mechanical mod, that battery only becomes safe at builds over .3 ohms. Even then, there's only 32% of battery head room (safety). Put in a .8 ohm build and you're up to 74%. I vape mostly mechanical mods with tanks between 1 - 1.4 ohms so yes, that battery would be great for me.

It's all give and take and there is no Yes/No answer. Read some of Baditudes blogs as Susan suggested. There meant to help new vapors get over some of these beginning hurdles...
 
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