First SS build catches fire on iStick TC100W Help!

[ChipJapan]

Firstly, Hi all! My first post.

I got a shiny new eleaf istick TC100W and put a .76 ohm SS coil in it. Set the device to SS mode and the temp to 360 degrees F..... BOOM the coil starts up like a lighter. I've been vaping for years but this is my first SS build.

I uploaded a video of it to YouTube but I don't think I can post links yet as I'm new, I've tried to embed it below and we'll see if it works.

Please tell me I'm doing something stupid and I haven't just bought an elaborate lighter!

Another scary thing is that if I let it, it stays on fire for ages!

 

[Scy123]

Looks like it would make an amazing lighter!

Next time I need one I will pop the top off my dripper and let her burn.

 

[ChipJapan]

if rather expensive.......
Also, I don't smoke anymore. I'm sure there's some irony somewhere in there.

 

[Scy123]

I know it is dangerous and I'm only kidding, but imagine you're at a party and someone for whatever reason ask you for a light. Instant win

 

[suprtrkr]

I'm on my mobile and can't see much on the video. Are you by chance burning the wick dry? That will start a fire.

 

[ChipJapan]

No, it's completely saturated and surely the TC should stop that from happening anyway?

 

[daviedog]

Have return privilege? Send it back..

 

[Completely Average]

Try turning down your wattage.

You've got it set at 120W. Even in TC mode it's going to initially fire at 120W and takes about a half to full second before the TC kicks in. By that time your wick is already on fire. Back it down to around 30W and if you need to work up from there. With the settings you have right now you're trying to run 9.5V through that little coil. No wonder it's setting the wick on fire.

 

[OhTheAgony]

Wow, never seen that before. Are you sure it's e-liquid and not petrol? lol

 

[Baditude]

I agree with Completely Average. ALWAYS initially fire (no pun intended) a new coil/wick on low power initially, and then gradually increase the power setting to your goal setting.

 

[ChipJapan]

Ok thanks. I turned it down to about 70w yesterday and it made no difference so I assumed wattage wasn't the issue.

I'll build again and turn it down to 30.
Doesn't seem to be a problem with my subtank though.

 

[ChipJapan]

Wow, never seen that before. Are you sure it's e-liquid and not petrol? lol

I know! I blew it out in the video but it's made me worried because the fire burns for ages using the juice as fuel! The wick doesn't even burn it just kind of bubbles.

 

[Canadian_Vaper]

Hot legs will ignite it, rake your coil and 70w is far too high for that coil lol... Bring it down to like 30 then turn it up slowly until it reaches a point where it stops producing more vapor then back it off a bit...

raking and pinching is very important for 316l which is why I do mostly spaced builds.

 

[edyle]

Firstly, Hi all! My first post.

I got a shiny new Eleaf iStick TC100W and put a .76 ohm SS coil in it. Set the device to SS mode and the temp to 360 degrees F..... BOOM the coil starts up like a lighter. I've been vaping for years but this is my first SS build.

I uploaded a video of it to YouTube but I don't think I can post links yet as I'm new, I've tried to embed it below and we'll see if it works.

Please tell me I'm doing something stupid and I haven't just bought an elaborate lighter!

Another scary thing is that if I let it, it stays on fire for ages!

Well there's two things:
1: pay attention to wattage.
2: pay attention to wire gauge.

use steam-engine.org

 

[edyle]

Ok thanks. I turned it down to about 70w yesterday and it made no difference so I assumed wattage wasn't the issue.

I'll build again and turn it down to 30.
Doesn't seem to be a problem with my subtank though.

That's one thing you are doing wrong; you started at 120, and now you have turned down to 70;; you are therefore starting high and going down.
You should be starting low and moving up.