First Box Mod?

[LewisW295]

Hello all

Ive been reading a lot about the istick 30w box mod. I'm a relatively new vaper and I have a few questions.

1. Does it require certain heads? I currently use a BDC cause of money limitations and find the simplicity a nice bonus aa well as the good taste I get.

2. Does 30w require a special type of coil? I notice a trend with the istick and sub ohm threads.

3. Any issues known to the model? All I read is good about the model but is it that perfect?

4. Why exactly is it so popular?

Sorry for the noobish questions but as I said, I don't want to blow £30 on a battery that requires a lot of specialist gear.

 

[mattiem]

the istick has 510 threads and comes with an adapter for ego threaded toppers so if your topper has either 510 and/or ego threads they should work just fine. I have a 30watt istick and really like it. I haven't heard/read any reports of any kind of problems with this device.

 

[paulparnham]

its a good solid device for the price

 

[RandyF]

The iStick 20/30 are good devices if you vape in the +ohm category, in the sub-ohm arena they are very limited. They do not have step down, so if you put a .5Ω coil on it and want to vape at say 20watts, the device cannot regulate the battery power below 3.7 volts (maybe 4.2v, I can never remember).

For the device to function properly, you need to be drawing a minimum of 3.7v, somewhere around 28 watts with a .5Ω coil (if it is really 3.7v and not 4.2v). With 30 watts max, it doesn't leave much headroom, if any.

So to answer your questions...

1. No, whatever you can screw on it will work.
2. Yes, will not work properly with sub ohm coils
3. The 30, not as long as you stay within its parameters. The 50 had issues, not sure how that has shaken out.
4. Form factor, good at what it is designed for and stealthy.

 

[LewisW295]

I'm not massively into sub ohm etc. All I know is that I have 1.6 and 2.1 coils readily available in the BDC but the battery sounds like I might as well stick with my spinner unless there is a drastic improvement in flavour and bigger vapour production

 

[93gc40]

Hello all

Ive been reading a lot about the istick 30w box mod. I'm a relatively new vaper and I have a few questions.

1. Does it require certain heads? I currently use a BDC cause of money limitations and find the simplicity a nice bonus aa well as the good taste I get. You can use the atty you are currently using or any other that will screw onto the mod

2. Does 30w require a special type of coil? I notice a trend with the iStick and sub ohm threads. Any coil you want as long as the ohm value is withing the capability of the mod.

3. Any issues known to the model? All I read is good about the model but is it that perfect? It's a good, beginner, or if you prefer, Low power regulated mod. At that price point they are all about the same. Pretty much comes down too what fits your eye best.

4. Why exactly is it so popular? Cheap and easy to use.

Sorry for the noobish questions but as I said, I don't want to blow £30 on a battery that requires a lot of specialist gear.

There are no issues, I know of that would make it a waste of your money.

 

[mattiem]

I actually love my spinners but am leaning more toward the isticks. If I were buying another battery it would be another istick 30watt. In fact I plan on buying another one with my vape budget next month. If you are not actually needing/planning to buy a new battery the spinners are good batteries but I think the istick30 is a better investment. JMHO.

 

[RandyF]

I'm not massively into sub ohm etc. All I know is that I have 1.6 and 2.1 coils readily available in the BDC but the battery sounds like I might as well stick with my spinner unless there is a drastic improvement in flavour and bigger vapour production

If you are going to stick with 1.6/1.8 coils, the iStick 30 would be a great choice. They are much more reliable, last longer and give you more control over your vape.

 

[jeaminkim]

Im using it right now with the aspire atlantis orginial tank.

 

[Baditude]

1. Does it require certain heads? I currently use a BDC cause of money limitations and find the simplicity a nice bonus as well as the good taste I get.

No, it doesn't require certain heads. It has 510 threads which will accept any 510 threaded juice delivery device. I believe it also comes with an Ego connector adaptor for Ego clearomizers.

2. Does 30w require a special type of coil? I notice a trend with the iStick and sub ohm threads.

The iStick 30 watt model can use the upper end of sub ohm coils.

3. Any issues known to the model? All I read is good about the model but is it that perfect?

It's an inexpensive regulated mod with a high-capacity internal rechargeable battery of intermediate power capability. May not be as durable as the comparable Innokin MVP. The 50 watt iStick had some major issues, but I've not heard of any major issues with the 30 watt model.

4. Why exactly is it so popular?

Price range and size is ideal for thrift-minded vapers desiring a smaller regulated mod of intermediate power capability along with long battery life. Hardware durability wise, it may not be as solidly built as the slightly larger Innokin MVP, but its slightly more expensive than the iSticks.

 

[LewisW295]

What's the vapour production like? Would 2.1 coils be too resistant and limit vapor output and taste? I like 1.6. Feels like a tight RYO from back in the day.

Thank you for such a great response all. I enjoy making clouds at home.

 

[DanJiblets]

It's a great little mod. You can use subtanks just fine also if you decide to in the future. It has more than enough power to run the .5ohm. You can't really beat it for the price, size, and quality. The Cool Fire 4 may be an exception though!

 

[LewisW295]

If I'm honest I don't know anything about sub ohm and the difference between tanks and clearo. All I want to do is achieve lovely clouds that taste great in my BDC Aspire lol

 

[jeaminkim]

If I'm honest I don't know anything about sub ohm and the difference between tanks and clearo. All I want to do is achieve lovely clouds that taste great in my BDC Aspire lol

Same here. Dont know.
But i have the istick 30w with the atlantis tank.
you get big clouds..

 

[RandyF]

It's a great little mod. You can use subtanks just fine also if you decide to in the future. It has more than enough power to run the .5ohm. You can't really beat it for the price, size, and quality. The Cool Fire 4 may be an exception though!

It actually has barely enough power to run a .5Ω coil, for the reason I stated above.

If I'm honest I don't know anything about sub ohm and the difference between tanks and clearo. All I want to do is achieve lovely clouds that taste great in my BDC Aspire lol

Clearo = can only replaceable coil head
Tank = RTA = R-ebuildable T-ank A-tomizer

The iStick will work just fine for your BDC Aspire clearo's. If you are in the market for a new mod though. it may be worth your time to research devices in the 50+ watt range. They can do everything a 30 watt can do, and leave the door open for proper sub ohm vaping should you decide you want to get a sub ohm clearo.

 

[DanJiblets]

It actually has barely enough power to run a .5Ω coil, for the reason I stated above.


Clearo = can only replaceable coil head
Tank = RTA = R-ebuildable T-ank A-tomizer

The iStick will work just fine for your BDC Aspire clearo's. If you are in the market for a new mod though. it may be worth your time to research devices in the 50+ watt range. They can do everything a 30 watt can do, and leave the door open for proper sub ohm vaping should you decide you want to get a sub ohm clearo.

Okay. ...all I'm saying though is with my 3 subtanks I have MORE THAN enough power to run them lol. They power just fine between about 15-20 watts. That's all he needs to know.

 

[LewAz]

It actually has barely enough power to run a .5Ω coil, for the reason I stated above

Huh. Mine seems to have plenty of power. The Eleaf Istick 30w is versitle, compact, lightweight, and unless you want to produce cumulus clouds, has plenty of power.

 

[Robert Cromwell]

I'm not massively into sub ohm etc. All I know is that I have 1.6 and 2.1 coils readily available in the BDC but the battery sounds like I might as well stick with my spinner unless there is a drastic improvement in flavour and bigger vapour production

If your tanks work well on a spinner they will not benefit much from the I30 other than longer battery run time. You will not be able to run them at 30 watts and get more vapor just a horrible burned taste and burned out coils. they will perform a bit better at up to maybe 10 watts but I think that is too much for most tanks that are working well on a spinner.

 

[hashtag]

It actually has barely enough power to run a .5Ω coil, for the reason I stated above.

My istick30 steps down, I can fire a .5 at 10 watts (2.8V).

The old subtank .5's are designed for 15-30 watts which makes the istick30 great to use with it. The new vertical .5's are better above 30 watts IMO so the istick isn't ideal for them.

 

[DanJiblets]

My istick30 steps down, I can fire a .5 at 10 watts (2.8V).

The old subtank .5's are designed for 15-30 watts which makes the istick30 great to use with it. The new vertical .5's are better above 30 watts IMO so the istick isn't ideal for them.

Good point, I didn't think about that. I'm interested in trying the new coil just to see how it compares in my istick 30. I have a few more powerful devices either way.