As far as I know the clones have proven much more reliable. I've only heard of one clone auto firing. If the majority of fails were counterfeits, we all would know it.
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Following a bad couple of months for Eleaf with reports of the iStick 50W and 30W autofiring and in some cases melting, Eleaf
have come under some heavy criticism and scrutiny.
They recently released this statement:
“In recent months, many eLeaf iStick counterfeits have appeared on the market. We have analyzed these and believe them to be of poor quality and unsafe. It has constituted a serious infringement on our legal rights as well as the legitimate interests of our customers. Moreover, it casts adverse impact on the eLeaf brand image and reputation. Accordingly, we have taken legal measures against counterfeits, and have also taken some possible methods to control the extension of the infringement acts. Please double check via the security code and new surface marks that you are using an authentic eLeaf product. We thank you for supporting eLeaf!”
I don't think iSmoka is going to own up to any responsibility at all. By them making statements like this, I do believe they have resolved the problems with the 50s and 30s, though. There have been countless authentic units that have failed. Because of that, I would personally wait for any new units to be proven before risking any money (like xpen said). As fast as new mods are coming and going, I'm not buying anything new unless it's upgradeable like the SX Mini M
But the new eleaf 40w TC is tempting at $30 preorder.
Me thinks that's '.... covering BS'. My wife had 2 and I had 2 authentic 50's. One of hers and one of mine went bad w/ the auto-firing syndrome. So I suppose you could say we're batting 50/50 w/ the 50's.
I was able to get a refund for hers and at least a replacement for mine. I was happier to get the refund than a replacement.
Looking for a unit with built in charger?
Subox (Kbox mini but needs an 18650)
Cloupor mini (problems seem solved, no more house burning)
Innokin Cool Fire IV (my favourite at the moment)
Alesia 40w (pretty cool unit and French design)
Or if you don't mind using an external charger, grab yourself a Kbox from Kanger.
Cheap as chips and simple but it will never say "No" to you!
As for all that TC thing going on around...er...I don't let my tanks go dry...
Subox (Kbox mini but needs an 18650)
Cloupor mini (problems seem solved, no more house burning)
Innokin Cool Fire IV (my favourite at the moment)
Alesia 40w (pretty cool unit and French design)
Or if you don't mind using an external charger, grab yourself a Kbox from Kanger.
Cheap as chips and simple but it will never say "No" to you!
As for all that TC thing going on around...er...I don't let my tanks go dry...
Thanks, after readin that I'm orderin an iStick TC 40w, Cheers........Looking for a unit with built in charger?
Subox (Kbox mini but needs an 18650)
Cloupor mini (problems seem solved, no more house burning)
Innokin Cool Fire IV (my favourite at the moment)
Alesia 40w (pretty cool unit and French design)
Or if you don't mind using an external charger, grab yourself a Kbox from Kanger.
Cheap as chips and simple but it will never say "No" to you!
As for all that TC thing going on around...er...I don't let my tanks go dry...
How insulting to every authentic mod owner that had his or her mod fail, really shows eleaf as being untrustworthy.Following a bad couple of months for Eleaf with reports of the iStick 50W and 30W autofiring and in some cases melting, Eleaf
have come under some heavy criticism and scrutiny.
They recently released this statement:
“In recent months, many eLeaf iStick counterfeits have appeared on the market. We have analyzed these and believe them to be of poor quality and unsafe. It has constituted a serious infringement on our legal rights as well as the legitimate interests of our customers. Moreover, it casts adverse impact on the eLeaf brand image and reputation. Accordingly, we have taken legal measures against counterfeits, and have also taken some possible methods to control the extension of the infringement acts. Please double check via the security code and new surface marks that you are using an authentic eLeaf product. We thank you for supporting eLeaf!”
I don't think iSmoka is going to own up to any responsibility at all. By them making statements like this, I do believe they have resolved the problems with the 50s and 30s, though. There have been countless authentic units that have failed. Because of that, I would personally wait for any new units to be proven before risking any money (like xpen said). As fast as new mods are coming and going, I'm not buying anything new unless it's upgradeable like the SX Mini M
But the new eleaf 40w TC is tempting at $30 preorder.
Thanks, after readin that I'm orderin an iStick TC 40w, Cheers........
Although I was merely joking...I do believe all these units are better than any iStick when it comes to QC.
Especially the Kanger and innokin products.
The cloupor mini had a similar story to the isticks. However cloupor did come out with an announcement admitting that they didn't control their QC at that time well. Now that takes guts to say.
As for the Alesia...well...I randomly picked it up. Lol
I agree that Innokin products are tougher. I've had VV3s, Mvp 2 and several 134s. All tough reliable and still goin strong with no hiccups.
Bikenstein will finally get to perform an istick autopsy!
Keep us posted Bike!
Did you try plugging in the charger with no atty on it to reset it?
Yeah it works, but only when it wants to. I don't use it much any more since it starting turning itself on. Glad I only paid like $35 + shipping for it, and that was the authentic "kit". Vendor and Mfg both have me the finger more or less (outside warranty or no response). Using the 'ol trusty original Kanger Kbox I got for $20 shipped. This thing beats the pants off the iStick in reliability. Who needs a screen? The Kbox is to VW mods what the SMPL is to Mechs (IMO).
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As for all that TC thing going on around...er...I don't let my tanks go dry...
Dry tanks is what is always talked about, but it's not why TC exists.
Temperature Control is really about preventing the formation of acrylamide which is a carcinogen. Acrylamide is formed whenever vegetable glycerin is heated over 520F, regardless of if your tank or wicks are dry or not. In animal testing acrylamide has been shown to cause tumors in the adrenal gland, thyroid, lungs, and testies, but if you don't mind the possibility of lung cancer or getting your testies cut off then by all means feel free to ignore the risks.
520F?
What kind of power will get my occ coils to that?
I'm genuinely curious now...
It's pretty easy really. Ever get a dry hit or a burnt hit before. It was over 550°
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