Eleaf Istick

[mudram99]

A little off topic, but useful because they are in the same category.

IndoorSmokers just posted a video review for the MVP3. Looks like they made it even bigger than the MVP2, but it's 3800mah battery now. It even has a built-in charge cable. When Pbusardo suggested that in his MVP2 video I thought he was nuts and it was wishful thinking, but they did it.

I think this guy is kinda corny and his reviews are very general, but it's nice to see it in real life. Some of you may find him a little annoying too, so you can probably just mute and watch lol

Yeah I cant hang with indoorsmokers, he grates me the wrong way.

 

[aldenf]

Is there any way to turn the display off so it doesn';t light up every time you push the fire button?

Has anyone here ever used a car charger to charge the 30 watt? I have a phone charger that stays in my car and if I can use it for this then this will def find a home in my carry case.

Its so little that it actually fits in my case that I carry my Provari and kayfun in! The case is super slim but fits like a glove!

Unfortunately, the istick 30 has no "stealth mode". It was one of my wishes for the 20W. Oh well.

I have charged both my 20 & 30watters from my 2A car adapter without any issue.

 

[Bikenstein]

My Kayfun and Erlkonigin clones sit flush and work great on my iStick 30. In fact, all my RDAs and clearos are great on it as well. If your protanks & RDAs sit flush and work good, it is probably not the center pin. Sounds like you may have issues with the stainless threads on either (or both) your iStick or Kayfuns. Stainless is pretty hard. If the threads are slightly off on either/both, there may be a lot of resistance in attaching them. What were you running the KFs on before?

Personally, I would run a tap in the iStick and die on the Kayfuns, simply to clear the threads. Your only other option is to RMA the iStick.


Good Luck & keep us updated!

A post in another thread said their 510 connector is pressed in flush with the top of the chrome end cap. Mine sits below the end cap. I think this could be the issue with the gaps. I'd like to see some photos posted.

 

[aldenf]

A little off topic, but useful because they are in the same category.

IndoorSmokers just posted a video review for the MVP3. Looks like they made it even bigger than the MVP2, but it's 3800mah battery now. It even has a built-in charge cable. When Pbusardo suggested that in his MVP2 video I thought he was nuts and it was wishful thinking, but they did it.

I think this guy is kinda corny and his reviews are very general, but it's nice to see it in real life. Some of you may find him a little annoying too, so you can probably just mute and watch lol

While I'm sure it's built very solidly, the MVP 3.0 (102mm*46mm*23mm) is considerably larger than the iStick 50W (83mm*45mm*23mm), more expensive, 600 mAh less, only fires to .4Ω and won't run the new sub-ohm clearos nearly as well.

It is a solid option. But not close to what I'm looking for. I think Innokin missed the target on the MVP3. The "Evolv Edition" will probably be more interesting but also more expensive and probably the same size.

 

[inspects]

A post in another thread said their 510 connector is pressed in flush with the top of the chrome end cap. Mine sits below the end cap. I think this could be the issue with the gaps. I'd like to see some photos posted.

Ditto...that is how mine are too. A picture could better explain the 510 connection.

 

[billybc96]

I finally found a technique that helped resolve the flush fit issue I've been having with my iStick 30 and 510 connection toppers.

Using a pair of needle nose, toothed type pliers (a Leatherman tool), combined with one of those flat rubber things from the kitchen that help you screw off tight jar tops (to protect from scratching either device), I was able to screw the Mini Nautilus down down with some brute hand force. Then I screwed it off again, and repeated, using a bit more WD40, until I got it down to where it is pretty much nearly flush on the iStick, with a very barely noticeable air gap which you have to look hard to see. I can now also screw the Nautilus off fairly easily, though it still takes a bit of extra effort when it is down tight (there is not a lot to hold onto for screwing the Nautilus in and out, as the airflow adjustment dial gets in the way). The ohm reading changes upward slightly after I did this, but not significantly from the slight variations I would have before anyway (+/- 0.2 ohms), depending on how tightly or loosely the Nautilus was screwed on. Currently, after a bit of vaping, the 1.6 ohm BVC head reads at 1.9 ohms It has never read as being 1.6 ohms on anything else I've tested it on, though it is marked as a 1.6 ohm head on the head itself. That is apparently not unusual for Aspire heads.

 

[Kent C]

Vape mail today

Left to right:

Mini iStick with a VapeOnly vPulse 16 - 16mm
iStick 30 with Kanger Genitank Mega - 22mm
Heatvape Defender with Kanger eMow Mega - 19mm
VaperShark rDNA-40 with Joyetech Delta II - 23mm (had the VS previously)

 

[TrollDragon]

How is the HeatVape Defender?
Looks like a great little mod.

 

[shack22]

Vape mail today

Left to right:

Mini iStick with a VapeOnly vPulse 16 - 16mm
iStick 30 with Kanger Genitank Mega - 22mm
Heatvape Defender with Kanger eMow Mega - 19mm
VaperShark rDNA-40 with Joyetech Delta II - 23mm (had the VS previously)

First person I've seen with the Heatvape Defender --how is it?

Edit...
beat me by a minute TrollDragon!

 

[TrollDragon]

HaHa It's a down east thing shack22!

 

[Kent C]

How is the HeatVape Defender?
Looks like a great little mod.

..and for Shack22

Feels best in the hand than the others - rounded on both sides. I have an average male hand and gripping it fully - with the bottom covered at the pinky, it shows just the top of the mod at the thumb, so a 'fist' would cover it all except the clearo, of course. Same hold on the iStick 30 so you can use the index finger to trigger, the bottom is higher - mid pinky. The mini is mid ring finger. Just to give you an idea.

All vaping well right now - an 'hour' in The Defender's adapter flips over to allow an eGo-type threaded clearo like the T3S, for example. Haven't tried that yet. Just got them in from heaven gifts - two day ship with DSL and I used a coupon for free shipping

Really liking the air controller (v2 I believe) on the genitank and the emow - use at 2 holes. The Delta II is a bit airy and have it shut down to just a pin hole but their are two holes opposite sides on it, where the Kangers have only the holes in sequence on one side.

edit: the controls on the Defender are like most of the rest - the mini doesn't appear to have a VW mode - only VV, which is fine. Decent display on the Defender - a bit muted (which I like) but clear vs. the VS which is bright. Goes away in 10 seconds. Both click for .1 W and click and hold for scrolling, click to stop.

 

[Katya]

Impressive collection, Kent! Enjoy!

 

[Kent C]

Impressive collection, Kent! Enjoy!

Thanks Katya... in the process of 'enjoying' I thought the mini might be too small but I'm liking that as well. The Emow on the Defender is great! Popping and cracking I see why you like(d) them! And the size is a nice fit for it. AFC is best but Genitank is close Really nice spring loaded narrower center pin on the Defender. And the iStick 30's pin works well - threading looks good too. And I like the 'cantilevered' finished top on the 30 vs. the 20W.

 

[Katya]

Thanks Katya... in the process of 'enjoying' I thought the mini might be too small but I'm liking that as well. The Emow on the Defender is great! Popping and cracking I see why you like(d) them! And the size is a nice fit for it. AFC is best but Genitank is close Really nice spring loaded narrower center pin on the Defender. And the iStick 30's pin works well - threading looks good too. And I like the 'cantilevered' finished top on the 30 vs. the 20W.

Is that iStick 30 more accurate than the 20 as far as voltage output? Have you tried using it with single coil atomizers?

THat Defender really looks sharp. Is it very heavy?

 

[Kent C]

Is that iStick 30 more accurate than the 20 as far as voltage output? Have you tried using it with single coil atomizers?

THat Defender really looks sharp. Is it very heavy?

No. HG lists it at 203grams @7oz but it feels about the same as the iStick but I have a smaller clearo on the Defender. Took them both off and not that big of a difference. The VS is heavy but not as much as the MVP2.0 imo (but haven't weighed any of them I don't think weight would be a factor with the Defender for anyone.

I just put my Ylang Ylang clearo (T3S) single coil... on the 30 and dropped it to 5 Watts (the bottom) and it vapes just like the eGo-c upgrade batt in constant mode (3.4V) and it's reading the Kanger 2.2Ω coil at 2.3Ω which is likely correct since Kanger coils run higher than labeled according to my madvapes ohm meter. The 2.4's are sometimes 2.8 but the 1.8 runs close to 1.8 and reads 1.8 on most mods. I'm not having to adjust things like I did with the 20 - vaping at much higher 'wattages' that what it 'felt' like. I'm pleased that I can vape my lighter flavors on the 30!

I should mention this here too - I'm running into 'protection' above 13 watts on the 1.8 and 2.3 ohm coils (with the iStick 30W not the Defender). I don't vape them there - much lower and there is no problem with that, but if this is an error rather than a feature and it is like that with others (I have some I haven't opened yet) then some won't be pleased. I haven't checked the other threads to know if that is a 'problem'....... It won't be with me - a 'temp control' feature perhaps (and sad that I have to say this but - I'm NOT saying it has actual temp control lol

 

[billybc96]

I'm glad to see someone with a Heatvape Defender they are actually using, and that are pleased with it. I almost got one instead of the iStick 30, but wanted the smallest of the bunch to try out first (even though it isn't really). Plus, the iStick ended up being about $10 cheaper at the time I ordered. I still may get a Defender. I vape too much for one iStick 30 to be enough for me. The Mini iStick looks like it might not be a bad replacement for my iTaste V3s, except the V3 (and taller V4 too, I guess) is more full featured for running eGo toppers. Maybe I don't really need those extra features? Just accurate variable voltage is pretty good, but I do like a built-in ohm reader. That can be helpful at times.

 

[Kent C]

I'm glad to see someone with a Heatvape Defender they are actually using, and that are pleased with it. I almost got one instead of the iStick 30, but wanted the smallest of the bunch to try out first (even though it isn't really). Plus, the iStick ended up being about $10 cheaper at the time I ordered. I still may get a Defender. I vape too much for one iStick 30 to be enough for me. The Mini iStick looks like it might not be a bad replacement for my iTaste V3s, except the V3 (and taller V4 too, I guess) is more full featured for running eGo toppers. Maybe I don't really need those extra features? Just accurate variable voltage is pretty good, but I do like a built-in ohm reader. That can be helpful at times.

I like the mini more than I thought I would. DW may take it I think the iStick30W has a problem though - getting the 'protection' shut off for anything over 13W's. (with a new coil and checking with other coils I know work). That shouldn't happen.

The Defender vapes at the top 25 Watts but I don't have flavors that can take it for long. It has many nice features - the reversible adapter is nice. I put a T3S on it with one of my lighter flavors and dropped it to 5 watts - that step down is nice. I've never liked the looks of 'centered' connections on big mods but this one works for me aesthetically. And the 'well' of the reverse adapter lowers the profile with the knurled threads of the T3S below the top of the mod. I no longer have any leaky clearos but that well would protect the batt. Good spring loaded center pin. If I return the iStick, I might swap it out for another Defender. Still, this is the first day first few hours actually... we'll see.

 

[aldenf]

I like the mini more than I thought I would. DW may take it I think the iStick30W has a problem though - getting the 'protection' shut off for anything over 13W's. (with a new coil and checking with other coils I know work). That shouldn't happen.

The Defender vapes at the top 25 Watts but I don't have flavors that can take it for long. It has many nice features - the reversible adapter is nice. I put a T3S on it with one of my lighter flavors and dropped it to 5 watts - that step down is nice. I've never liked the looks of 'centered' connections on big mods but this one works for me aesthetically. And the 'well' of the reverse adapter lowers the profile with the knurled threads of the T3S below the top of the mod. I no longer have any leaky clearos but that well would protect the batt. Good spring loaded center pin. If I return the iStick, I might swap it out for another Defender. Still, this is the first day first few hours actually... we'll see.

It's not a widespread problem. But this is the third report of the "temperature protection" kicking in on this thread. The chipset should not overheat while vaping at 13W. I'm guessing it's a workmanship/QC issue with bad soldering. I recommend you RMA that IStick 30 with your vendor. There's no telling if it'll get worse as time goes on.

Thanks for the feedback on the Defender. Looks like a solid option.

Good luck!

 

[Kent C]

It's not a widespread problem. But this is the third report of the "temperature protection" kicking in on this thread. The chipset should not overheat while vaping at 13W. I'm guessing it's a workmanship/QC issue with bad soldering. I recommend you RMA that IStick 30 with your vendor. There's no telling if it'll get worse as time goes on.

Thanks for the feedback on the Defender. Looks like a solid option.

Good luck!

Thanks for more info. I'll likely return it. I have another unpacked - going to try that later and see if it's the same.....

 

[Javamon]

Anyone else with the 30W still experiencing the phantom click that some noticed on the 20? Every once in awhile, I'll push the button and nothing happens.

Not a big deal, it's probably once every 50 clicks or so. Just curious if anyone else noticed.

Yup - now that I have logged enough days with it - I have had several phantom bogus clicks. Not the end of the world, but, not great, either.