Eleaf Istick 40W

[pufZeppelin]

I *WAS* going to shop for a replacement for my TC40 as it was the only TC mod that I regularly used which only supported Ni but now with the Ti support I think I'll skip replacing it.

it is how my thinking is forming...
I shuffle around A LOT and I've not heard any major
out-break complaints about the istick 30w, nor, the TC40w...

for me, it does it all ~ 2600mah-USB charge-40w-SS spring 510-TC-compact-Price ~
has been 2½-3 months now, hard everyday duty and it doesn't miss a beat (wife is brutal on gear)

have to admit I'd feel better if it said innokin on the side, but until I find a fault
or it fails, shes OK in my book...

 

[Pearl B]

I love mine. Didn't get it for the Tc. Just got as a backup to my other ones. I'm thinking of getting a few more before they quit making them.

 

[pufZeppelin]

I love mine. Didn't get it for the Tc. Just got as a backup to my other ones. I'm thinking of getting a few more before they quit making them.

I'm new to TC and the wifes TC40 gets used as a VW tootle device 99% of the time

I use the evicVT, but because of firmware qwirks, started 100% TC with it
and I am learning and starting to get used to it in temp mode

I have no issues with TC (as I hear many complain) been pretty much plug-n-play

best I can say is; nice to not have to worry about the 'burnt-hit'
other than that (which is a big deal) kanthal or TC both getting it done for me...

 

[Pearl B]

I thought it was easier to use the mega tank with the nickel coil on the eleaf than the EVic mini, hahaha.
I still haven't really figured out how to use my Joyetech mini

 

[pufZeppelin]

I love mine. Didn't get it for the Tc. Just got as a backup to my other ones.
I'm thinking of getting a few more before they quit making them.

I think they will keep them in production for awhile
like 'hotcakes' they're cheap and everybody likes them...

all the design (read $$) went into the original iStick 20w
and the 30 & 40 just followed suit
some firmware tweaks on the board chip and they are selling like... (well, you know)

 

[Pearl B]

I hope so. Seems to me mods are becoming like computers. Whatever you buy is immediately out of date and behind the times. Meanwhile the good ones get left behind in the production line.

 

[pufZeppelin]

I thought it was easier to use the mega tank with the nickel coil on the eleaf than the EVic mini, hahaha.
I still haven't really figured out how to use my Joyetech mini

I don't have a VTC (yet) but planning on one soon
gonna go with the future proof protection of replaceable batteries

myself didn't care for Ni, qwikly moved to Ti and very happy I did

just set your VTC to 40w in TC mode (mimicking the TC40)
then 300° a starting point, work up/down in temp as you see fit too... (ezpz)

 

[Pearl B]

Thank You, I will give that a try

 

[pufZeppelin]

Thank You, I will give that a try

should be as easy as your TC40
- - -
are you locking your coil (when both are cold) before first firing... ?

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Locking the atomizer :

To lock the atomizer Ω:
•Enter the menu.
•Press the left adjustment button 2 times.
•With the Atomizer line of the screen blinking, press the right adjustment button once to lock the reading.
A padlock should appear to the right of the ohms of the atomizer.

 

[Pearl B]

should be as easy as your TC40
- - -
are you locking your coil (when both are cold) before first firing... ?

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Locking the atomizer :

To lock the atomizer Ω:
•Enter the menu.
•Press the left adjustment button 2 times.
•With the Atomizer line of the screen blinking, press the right adjustment button once to lock the reading.
A padlock should appear to the right of the ohms of the atomizer.

I need to order some more coils, or get some nickel wire. I do have this page bookmarked so I can reference it when I get those

 

[pufZeppelin]

I need to order some more coils, or get some nickel wire.
I do have this page bookmarked so I can reference it when I get those

titanium seems more forgiving to me - JMO

- Titanium


- Annealed Nickel Wire Ni200 (NON RESISTANCE)

 

[Pearl B]

I actually was thinking of trying the titanium next. I vaped in 2013 stopped and just got back into it about 1 and a half months. Started building a month ago. I kinda got my hands full with Kanthal right now, lol
Next up I think is the titanium!

 

[Pearl B]

I did my first couple of twisted wire coils a few days ago. Those turned out good and I really like them. I've been trying to make just some simple Claptons, but the drill keeps breaking my wire
I need to experiment some more with all

 

[pufZeppelin]

I did my first couple of twisted wire coils a few days ago. Those turned out good and I really like them. I've been trying to make just some simple Claptons, but the drill keeps breaking my wire
I need to experiment some more with all

the titanium seemed kinda fussy for me, {to wrap}
so I got one of these to help (does a nice job)

- Coil Master Coil Jig

I'm happy with single strand, single horizontal coils so it's all I bother with...

good luck

 

[WickedWicks]

Is there a hack to unlock the fixed 40w preheat?