Eleaf Istick

[zoiDman]

Anyone have a Mini in hand yet? Curious if they changed anything...

On Order. Still Waiting.

 

[Fergie]

Regarding the last # on a 18650 battery, the 0 means it's round. According to the great PhilB
I have no idea what the D means in the battery pictured.

 

[aldenf]

...ETA: BTW - What is the Maximum Battery Continuous Amp requirements for an istick?

That's a really good question, zoiDman. Not sure if you're aiming this question at anyone in particular...

eleaf doesn't really give us all the information required to determine max battery draw.

But using worst-ish case scenario; Watts-In-Watts-Out Formula and assuming:
-23.65W maximum output (5.1V into 1.1Ω - from pbusardo's testing)
-85% chipset efficiency
-3.0V low battery cut-off:

9.1 Amp maximum battery draw.

If replacing the iStick's battery, I would use a 10A model just to be on the safe side.

There are many unknown variables from eleaf. It's probably pulling somewhere around 8A in actuality. The internal battery probably has 5C max cont current.

 

[zoiDman]

That's a really good question, zoiDman. Not sure if you're aiming this question at anyone in particular...

Eleaf doesn't really give us all the information required to determine max battery draw.

But using worst-ish case scenario; Watts-In-Watts-Out Formula and assuming:
-23.65W maximum output (5.1V into 1.1Ω - from pbusardo's testing)
-85% chipset efficiency
-3.0V low battery cut-off:

9.1 Amp maximum battery draw.

If replacing the iStick's battery, I would use a 10A model just to be on the safe side.

There are many unknown variables from Eleaf. It's probably pulling somewhere around 8A in actuality. The internal battery probably has 5C max cont current.

A 10A battery would be enough. So besides the XXXXFire batteries Night Hawk mentioned, just about any 18650 is going to work.

So it Doesn't sound like an iStick doesn't need a very Special battery. Because a 10A Battery is pretty Low End by Todays Standards.

 

[Katya]

hmpf, hmpf, hmpf! you got to that sale in time and you ordered 1? bad tweety!

I ordered 2 right after seeing the post. Got an email from them saying this I replied that I would wait.

I got the very last one...

It's nice for fat tanks. But I prefer my iStick naked with 19 mm toppers.

 

[Katdarling]

Naked 'Sticks!


And for all of you so deeply involved in my dear silver's demise..... he has been lovingly replaced and arrived today. Thank you, Bestie.


Happy Kat all over again.

 

[Katya]

Yes Ma'am.

And congratulations!

I have a question to y'all about that adapter. Do we prefer the bendable or the generic AFC? I just want one that is the least obtrusive--I don't care if it bends (I'll never use that feature) and I can live without the floating pin (I have spacers). I just want one that does the job and is the most discreet.

Thanks.

 

[tiburonfirst]

'we' prefer a naked stick without adornments!

 

[Katya]

'we' prefer a naked stick without adornments!

And we don't worry about stripped threads????

 

[gandymarsh]

I got the very last one...

It's nice for fat tanks. But I prefer my iStick naked with 19 mm toppers.

I use mine in the car and it's winter here in Wisconsin. It's gonna be -12F tonight. It should help to get a better grip while wearing gloves. I still need to buy some delrin or plastic drip tips cuz that metal one is awfully cold.

 

[Katdarling]

Katya, the bendable is only slightly more obtrusive than the AFC, but it does have a tad more muffin top. If you don't care about bending your tank down, I'd say no to it.

 

[love coffee]

Got my Smart-20 from FT today in the purple with blue spots. Here's the set up with Smart-20, FT clone nauti-mini, and coordinating drip tip from Vapor Beast. Now, if I could just find out where Kat gets all her bling, I'd be all set!

 

[Katdarling]

I use mine in the car and it's winter here in Wisconsin. It's gonna be -12F tonight. It should help to get a better grip while wearing gloves. I still need to buy some delrin or plastic drip tips cuz that metal one is awfully cold.

Either that or move west, young gandymarsh. It's only dropping down to 41 degrees here tonite...


BRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR! (am I right Ms. Kat-ya, huh huh huh?)

 

[Katya]

I use mine in the car and it's winter here in Wisconsin. It's gonna be -12F tonight. It should help to get a better grip while wearing gloves. I still need to buy some delrin or plastic drip tips cuz that metal one is awfully cold.

I forget that some people actually live in cold places.

Twelve below???? Oh Lord...

 

[Katya]

Katya, the bendable is only slightly more obtrusive than the AFC, but it does have a tad more muffin top. If you don't care about bending your tank down, I'd say no to it.

Thanks, Kat. I don't do muffin tops--if I can help it.

 

[Katya]

Either that or move west, young gandymarsh. It's only dropping down to 41 degrees here tonite...


BRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR! (am I right Ms. Kat-ya, huh huh huh?)

Not leaving the house, dear. Has the governor declared a state of emergency yet?

Only my dog enjoys this weather.

 

[gandymarsh]

Either that or move west, young gandymarsh. It's only dropping down to 41 degrees here tonite...


BRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR! (am I right Ms. Kat-ya, huh huh huh?)

Maybe, in a couple of years, when I retire

 

[tiburonfirst]

And we don't worry about stripped threads????

i have revised my opinion - i think the threads will outlive the charging port

 

[Katya]

i have revised my opinion - i think the threads will outlive the charging port

 

[Ray in KC]

Took a short coil building break with the new GS Air tank.
These tanks I guess was designed to go with the Istick.

For like 15 bucks or less these little guys so far ain't to shabby.
That puts this rig at like 50 bucks with the two. Not bad huh?