Eleaf iStick 20w ohm reader??

[Unclespacey]

I just picked up the istick 20w today and put my nautilus mini on it. I use the 1.8 ohm bvc coils but my iStick reads it as 2.0 or 2.1. I know this is common and normal, but my question is this: when the ohm reader fluctuates between 2.0 and 2.1 the voltage is automatically adjusted as well. The actual resistance of the coil remains at 1.8 ohms so does the coil have a risk of burning out quicker since the iStick thinks it is a 2.0 or 2.1 ohm coil? I usually vape at 12 watts or 4.8 volts. Thank you for your response in advance!

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[Cullin Kin]

Well, since it will be pulling more voltage through to maintain that wattage... Technically, yes. Will you notice the difference? Unlikely. Especially at the low wattage you're vaping at.

Also, mass produced coils do have some variation... So it is very possible that 1.8Ω coil could actually be 2.0Ω.

 

[Unclespacey]

Would I be just as safe vaping at higher wattage? And if so what range? I read somewhere not to run the nautilus minis much higher than 10 watts but that could be garb, I don't know much about this particular tank

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[Maiar]

Keep in mind that the 20w has fishy readings for its power output. It fires around 1v higher than it says it is. I use my mini's on one though and basically just start at the bottom and move it up until i find the sweet spot.

 

[Ou2mame]

Yeah the 20w isn't exactly known to be a stable device. You can go higher than 10w on a Nautilus, but on the istick 20 your readings and wattage measurements arent going to be very accurate so don't go by numbers go by taste.