is there only the Endura T18 for me....?

[Gordon Shumway]

Hello,

I switched to vaping with the EnduraT18 and NET liquids.

I own 2 Enduras since the battery runtime is to low for me.
Ok, I thought, let's buy a large Endura T22 tank and put it on an istick40TC on 14watts.

It behaves different and won't satisfy me.
When I draw on my Endura native setup it is okay to me.
On the istick I feel like inhaling too much air and not vapor.
I dont get this satisfying throat hit.

Main reason I am looking to switch away from the Endura T18 is the short batterylife and I have to use the coil every 2-3 days.
(Ok, thats might be due to the NETs) but I cant stand any other liquids.

Is there a mod-atomizer combination out there that replicates the Endura t18 hit ?

 

[bombastinator]

Sounds like the problem is merely not enough draw restriction. Does the stick have airflow regulation? If so you should be able to simply close it up a bit and it should be fine.

 

[Gordon Shumway]

thanks for your answer.
The istick40TC does not have adjustable airflow.

I read on the internet for hours and the tenor was that the t18/t22 has to "breathe" air from beneath the tank. The 510 connection must have some sort of air channels.
So I looked and looked for a small mod with these air channels and found the istick40TC.

The draw is not restricted enough for me. I suck and suck but don't feel satisfied by the hit it gives me, even though I run it at 14watts just like the endura fires at.

I am looking for fellow Endura tank believers that maybe point me in the right direction for what to look at when I want to get away from the Endura battery tube-mod.

I need that tight draw with warm vapor.


p.s. sorry for the bad english. It's not my native language.

 

[Jebbn]

Stick your finger over the channel at the front of the istick to see it it helps restrict the airflow. If it does then mess around moving your finger until you get the desired airflow.
On mods that didnt have slots near the 510 I just unscrewed the t22 a little until the airflow felt right.
If all else fails buy a Nautilus 2 or Ijoy Elf tank.

 

[Gordon Shumway]

I just screwed my t18 tank from my endura on the istick40.
Yes, the istick has the air channels.
I tried to block it with my finger while heating the istick at 14watts.

Still, I can't get to behave like the native Endura battery.
This is so frustrating.
Yesterday I was out and came damn close to buying a pack of cigs because the hits from the istick left me craving.
sounds like first world problems but I was really sad.

edit:
there's an interesting finding:
When I wrap a tissue around my T18 on the istick and block the airflow totally I get an acceptable hit at 14watts; similar to my native endura setup.
The t18 atomizer does not sit flush on the istick. There is a tiny gap. Maybe 0.5mm. That might be why the draw is way to loose for me.
Ok, I might need a small battery just like the istick40 with NO air channels on which the t18 can sit absolutely flush.
Am I asking for too much ?

 

[Letitia]

@Zutankhamun prefers a tight draw, maybe he can help.

Welcome to ECF.

 

[Gordon Shumway]

thank you.
I just had an idea.
maybe there is a sort of adapter I can place in between istick and T18 atomizer.
A sort of plain plate that blocks the air channels but still gives the 510 connection.

 

[ppeeble]

Plastic shims are widely available to sit between the atomiser and the device - originally designed to stop the atty scratching the mod but ideal to restrict airflow from a mod with air channels....
Checkout FastTech; Authentic Iwodevape PC Heat Insulation Gasket for Atomizers (10-Pack) or similar.

 

[Gordon Shumway]

GREAT.
thank you.
Are the these Insulation Gaskets tested for off-gasing ?
I worry a bit.


is the zenith with the smallest air hole setting comparable to the t18 ?

 

[Letitia]

Plastic shims are widely available to sit between the atomiser and the device - originally designed to stop the atty scratching the mod but ideal to restrict airflow from a mod with air channels....
Checkout FastTech; Authentic Iwodevape PC Heat Insulation Gasket for Atomizers (10-Pack) or similar.

You can also find them at your local hardware store.

 

[AngeNZ]

GREAT.
thank you.
Are the these Insulation Gaskets tested for off-gasing ?
I worry a bit.


is the zenith with the smallest air hole setting comparable to the t18 ?

Absolutely it is. I quit using the t18 pen, upgraded to a t22 kit and the next tank I used was the zenith on a regulated mod.

For me, the zenith was the big brother of the t18 and t22's - absolutely loved it - and you'll be able to use it on your istick.

Edited to add: you could also get the t22 as a kit - and use the spare t22 tank as a backup

 

[keelalagirl55]

thank you.
I just had an idea.
maybe there is a sort of adapter I can place in between istick and T18 atomizer.
A sort of plain plate that blocks the air channels but still gives the 510 connection.

Edit: nevermind Just noticed it's out of stock and discontinued

Edit2: Tank Airflow Controller This is what I was originally looking for and it looks to be instock here

 

[bnrkwest]

thanks for your answer.
The istick40TC does not have adjustable airflow.

I read on the internet for hours and the tenor was that the t18/t22 has to "breathe" air from beneath the tank. The 510 connection must have some sort of air channels.
So I looked and looked for a small mod with these air channels and found the istick40TC.

The draw is not restricted enough for me. I suck and suck but don't feel satisfied by the hit it gives me, even though I run it at 14watts just like the endura fires at.

I am looking for fellow Endura tank believers that maybe point me in the right direction for what to look at when I want to get away from the Endura battery tube-mod.

I need that tight draw with warm vapor.


p.s. sorry for the bad english. It's not my native language.

I really like the T18 tanks, it is my go to if I don't have time to rebuild another tank. I use mine on a Provari Radius and it works great. The Radius and Provari P3's have the air flow vents, that is probably why it works well.

 

[Gordon Shumway]

@keelalagirl55 Do you know where to find an item like this on fasttech ?
I am from the EU.

thanks you.
this seems to be a possible solution.

 

[redeuce]

Look at the top of the iStick 30. It’s different than the 40. Almost all the people I know on here, myself included, that still use the T tanks use them on either the iStick 30 or a Provari.
Both replicate the pull of the T18/T22 kit closely.
My “out and about” setup is- short outing, iStick 30 with T18. All day outing- iStick 30 with T22.

 

[Gordon Shumway]

do you know the enduras on their native batteries ?

i see large air channels on the istick30
https://a1.vaping360.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/iStick-30W-Edit-6.png

 

[keelalagirl55]

@keelalagirl55 Do you know where to find an item like this on fasttech ?
I am from the EU.

thanks you.
this seems to be a possible solution.

I couldn't find one with the adjustable ring on fasttech, but one of these might work?....one without the air channel FastTech - Gadgets and Electronics

I did do a search for them in the uk...found this...don't know if it helps

510 Air Control

 

[redeuce]

do you know the enduras on their native batteries ?

i see large air channels on the istick30
https://a1.vaping360.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/iStick-30W-Edit-6.png

There are 2 channels, but very shallow. The draw is close to the T18/T22. I would still be using the T22 battery if it was adjustable. I’m at 8-9 watts, so the 14 is a bit much for all day. I still use it part time. I started on T22, wife on T18.

 

[redeuce]

Just for grins I loaded a T22 up and screwed it into a Provari. Haven’t done it in a long time. The draw is actually a bit tighter than on the T22 battery. But I’m only vaping at 3.8 volts. That’s about 9.6 watts.

 

[redeuce]

I forgot what a good combo this was. I might give the N2’s a rest and bring out the T22’s for a while.