IPV3 Li Temp Control Question

[nkr501]

I just got an IPV3 Li today and I bought some NI200 for it from my local shop so that I can test out the temp control. I made a stupid looking spaced coil (didn't realize it was so soft so I wasn't very gentle), wicked it, soaked it and tried to fire it.

I kept getting the message "Dry Coil, No Liquid". I read around and saw that I needed to lock my resistance in, and I tried that. Still kept getting the message. I don't know if they gave me the wrong wire or if I am missing something here. I ended up chucking the wire and ordered a roll online. Anyone have any ideas what I was doing wrong? First temp controlled device.

 

[nkr501]

Well, I still can't figure out what the problem was but it is mysteriously working now. Firing .08 ohms at 50J with 415 degrees.
Completely different vape than kanthal, not sure how I feel about it yet.

 

[Lundude]

I am getting the same problem but with a titanium coil. dry coil no liquid, but if I switch it to Ni200 mode it works fine, I dont get it. I even re installed the upgrade and still the same

 

[nkr501]

Its weird. I haven't tried Ti coils yet, but maybe I will order a small spindle and give it a shot. I'm also getting issues with dry hits every now and then. Trying to get used to the Joules and finding that sweet spot.

We may not be calibrating them for the coil correctly. I just read up on it a little more.

 

[Lundude]

well I think I got it figured out or it was a fluke. My coil was .44. I read somewhere tonight that may be too high for this mod, So I wrapped another coil at .25 and it worked, not really sure if that was it but it worked. still I did not care for it too much. am using 26g and am thinking 24g would be better,so I ordered some and see what happens with that

 

[nkr501]

Best of luck to you! I'm still fiddling around. I had ordered 28, so we will see how that goes when it gets here on Monday/Tuesday.

 

[nkr501]

Figured out my problem. I put the atty on my IPV and tried to use it without locking the resistance correctly. I didn't let it get to room temperature prior to setting the resistance so it just kept thinking that the resistance was wrong and didn't want to fire.
I'm new with temp control, so it was bound to happen.

 

[theallboarder]

possible solution? make sure your posts are tightened down all the way. Also if you were just using the atty and reset the resistance it will be most likely a lot higher than what the actual resistance is because the wire holds heat over a long period of time. I always let my wire cool a bare minimum of 30 minutes before resetting the resistance. I really hope this helps you out.

 

[nkr501]

possible solution? make sure your posts are tightened down all the way. Also if you were just using the atty and reset the resistance it will be most likely a lot higher than what the actual resistance is because the wire holds heat over a long period of time. I always let my wire cool a bare minimum of 30 minutes before resetting the resistance. I really hope this helps you out.

Since it let me take a hit right off the bat before I set my resistance...I had been setting my resistance immediately after. I realized it was doing this because the coils weren't completely cooled down. Its firing like a dream now, and I think temp control might be my new thing.

 

[theallboarder]

Glad it worked out! And welcome to the joy of temp control, and not having to change a coil or cotton for weeks!


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