I somehow doubt that the poster has subtanks. He is currently using 1.6 and up coils on a spinner.....
First Box Mod?
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Because regardless of what you have the iStick watts set at, with a .5Ω coil, it is sending 3.7v which means 28 to 30 watts all the time. It is incapable of firing below 3.7v.
I'm using the new coil in my istick as I type this, I can't complain. At 25 watts it is giving some pretty heavy clouds, in the subox kit I keep it wround 35-40 watts and prefer it in that range but it's certainly not a tootle puff at 25
Yeah mine reads 3.3v right now lol. .7ohm at 16 watts=3.3v. My trusty work beater mod.
The Istick 30 uses pulsed DC below 3.7 volts or PWM as it is known in the vapers world. Most of the regulated mods do this.
Yes. It does not have true step down, unless there has been some improvement recently. When you ask it to regulate below 3.7v it switches to PWM. So it is still firing 3.7v, but it is doing it by pulsing the power. It is telling you what it is supposed to be doing by displaying the 2.8v, but it is not doing it like say a Vapor Shark rDNA40 would do it, that does have true step down.
Here, PB explains it much better with graphs and charts. Skip to 22:45 for the technical stuff.
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That makes sense, I think I can actually feel it pulsing when I puff on it at those settings. I generally vape at a wattage that puts it above 3.7 so I never really thought about how it stepped down.
Nope just regular everyday clearomizers. I am open to head suggestions.
I'm not looking at the 50 watt due to financial limits.
Skip the 50 it has issues. I'd recommend some of the newer tanks but they will all cause a hit to the wallet. You can get a subtank nano for about $25 right now.
I don't mind paying the 30 odd quid for the 30 stick but another 20 for a head when I can't rebuild might be an issue.
The istick30 is good because it will work with what you have and allow you to get a tank when the budget allows it
My first box mod is the one im still using which is the Istick 50w. I got it because i wanted to venture into sub-ohm vaping with the Atlantis tank, and couldn't do that with my ego batteries. It has been really great to me ive had no issues with it thus far. When choosing your first box mod think about what type of tank and setup you are going to use. I started with a nautilus mini, and now im using a Atlantis and i have a few RDA's on order. Make sure you get a box with enough watts to handle any type of tank upgrades. I still use my Mini on my istick at 14 watts, but i know i have enough watts on the device to handle my Atlantis and more. If you even think you might venture into sub ohm vaping it might be better to spend a few extra bucks on the 50w. That way you can still use tanks that operate at lower watts and will be able to handle any expansion without having to buy another box. Im getting close to considering a 100w box mod now.
Good luck!!!
I have experience with the iStick50. No issues for me and it's not that much more to have some future proofness. But if all you are truly going to use it for is your current clearos, then it's overkill. The 30 is more than enough to handle that
You might also consider picking up a nautilus mini at some point. They are a nice step up from your current clearos at similar ohms. They produce better flavor and vapor in my opinion and are not as expensive as the sub tanks. It will also work perfectly with the 30.
You might also consider picking up a nautilus mini at some point. They are a nice step up from your current clearos at similar ohms. They produce better flavor and vapor in my opinion and are not as expensive as the sub tanks. It will also work perfectly with the 30.
Lewis if you are using T3 or Evods you can drill out 2 of the airholes in the base to 1/16 inch and boost their performance. You won't be blowing clouds but they are more satisfying. I do that to mine.
It's the clouds that interest me. I get decent ones on my current set up but nothing near the amount I like to surround myself in when I'm at home. I'd still use my current set up for work.
I do also like the idea of being able to upgrade as budget allows by a preliminary investment into a larger watt battery. But as said, overkill and the amount of juice it would eat...
If you are wanting max clouds then you need at least a 50w device. And new tanks/drippers as well most people use drippers for clouds.
Fair enough. I don't want the complicity of dripping. I'd much rather just be able to fill a clearo or tank and go on my merry way but I will look into it.
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