i-stick 20 best setting ?

[tommyboy66]

Hello there all i-stick vapers.
I was hoping to get your feedback on your favorite voltage and/or wattage setting for best flavor and clouds.
I typically use a Kanger aerotank v2 with a 1.8 ohm coil.
Any and all input is greatly appreciated!
Thanks all

 

[dc99]

I have the exact same set-up. I only do high VG juice but Im usually around 10w. It totally depends on the juice and tank though. Truly the best setting is what works for you. I don't pay much attention to numbers. I just turn it up till I like it and that's where I vape

 

[wheelie]

3.5 Volts on mine with dual Kanger coils. CHEERS!

 

[cdrice15]

I ran my istick 20w at 12 - 13w with a Aspire Nautilis Mini and got 2 days of battery life.

 

[Rsunderl]

I typically run mine low according to others, but that's where it seems to be good for me. It also depends on the jusice I'm vaping at the time.

Clear, fruity juices run at 5-7 watts in my setup, while darker, stronger juices run anywhere from 8-11 watts.

 

[redfire281]

8.5 to 10.5w with an Aerotank Mega depending on the juice and the battery charge. Just remember the iStick 20w does not buck so if you try to get low voltage/watts on a fully charged battery, you're not going to get there.

 

[tommyboy66]

Just remember the iStick 20w "does not buck" so if you try to get low voltage/watts on a fully charged battery, "you're not going to get there."

Bit of a noob, so could you help me understand what you mean?

 

[Coltdarr1993]

Agreed. Noob here too.

 

[Topwater Elvis]

The istick20 doesn't down regulate / step down / buck voltage below battery voltage.
Meaning depending on the resistance used and the power setting selected it may be actually firing at a little to quite a bit higher power than shown on the display.

There is no such thing as best, optimal or right power setting, it is a matter of personal preference. Start of at a low power and work you're way up taking a vape or three on each setting until you find what you like best.
If you get an odd, off, burnt taste turn it down a little. Vape to taste not to a number.

 

[tommyboy66]

Thanks for that explanation on the 'buck'
I was just trying to find out what others were vaping at. Its all personal preference for my vaping experience.

 

[redfire281]

Here's a good, easily understandable explanation of a step down or buck capabilities by Shekinahsgroom of this forum:



....... ""Step down" is describing the controller capabilities.

Example....let's say you want to vape at 3.8V and you insert a freshly charged battery that meters at 4.2V

Without a step-down regulator inside, the device cannot reduce the voltage of the battery to meet it's set output level of 3.8V, so even if you set it at 3.8V, you'll actually be vaping the voltage level of the battery....which will decrease as it discharges. Once the battery's voltage hits 3.7V, the boost regulator of the controller will "STEP-UP" the voltage of the battery to 3.8V

The 20W iStick does not have step-down capabilities...what's known as a BUCK circuit. (Reduces battery voltage)

The 20W iStick has a step-up regulator inside....what's known as a BOOST circuit. (Increases battery voltage) ....."


Hope this helps.

John

 

[strbuxvapr]

Around 10W, plus or minus 2. Higher = stronger throat hit and lower = more flavor, for the most part.