Just got my Kanger Mt3. need help

[gezichtmitnase]

Hi.

just got my Kanger mt3.
using it with an ego upgrade, koko 100% pg mint now. i know the VG gives more vapor but i needed to test it. before this i used the ego-c starterkit with the plastic cartridged and it gave me way more vapor with the same juice. isnt a clearomizer supposed to give more vapor? the taste is way better then the eg0-c kit taste, but big plumes of vapor is the missing piece here...

anyone suggestions? if this is empty i'll put some dekang coffee in there, which is dark and thick. and more VG.

thanks in advance!

 

[Enoch777]

I would say the first thing in suspect would be... are you using a regular eGo 3.7v or an eGo Twist Variable Voltage or similar VV device? Then compare what you're firing it at to the ohms of the replaceable head in your mt3.

For example, if you are using 2.5 ohm heads and only running 3.7 volts, this would confirm why there are not clouds of vapor. You'd have better results running 2.5 ohm @ 4.2 - 4.8v

 

[gezichtmitnase]

I would say the first thing in suspect would be... are you using a regular eGo 3.7v or an eGo Twist Variable Voltage or similar VV device? Then compare what you're firing it at to the ohms of the replaceable head in your mt3.

For example, if you are using 2.5 ohm heads and only running 3.7 volts, this would confirm why there are not clouds of vapor. You'd have better results running 2.5 ohm @ 4.2 - 4.8v

yea that could be a problem. i have no single clue how that works. i got the 1.8 ohm changeable coil head, and the Ego-T upghraded, so it runs on 2 different volts, the normal one, 3.3V and the variable one that gets lower when your batterylife gets lower, gradually. that starts at 4.15V and drains with the battery life to a minimum of 3.6V

so what mode should i use? should i get 2.5 ohm coil head?
a different battery?

 

[Coastal Cowboy]

Kanger MT3 or MT3S? The difference is in the base construction. On the former, the coil head cannot be unscrewed from the base. On the latter, the coil comes out and can be replaced without having to replace the entire base/coil head assembly.

You can get a replacement base for the MT3 that converts it to an MT3S. Then you can get coil heads of different resistances. One minor annoyance I have with Kanger bottom coil devices is that they ship with coil heads showing a nominal resistance of 2.5 ohms. That's too high for most fixed voltage battery systems.

The Ego C Upgrade has a quasi-variable voltage mode that allows you to turn off the voltage regulation and use whatever voltage the battery can deliver at the current state of charge. Fresh off the charger and rested for 30 minutes, it should fire the coil at around 4.1 volts. That's enough to drive the MT3S. However, the voltage will drop rather rapidly after that and soon you're approaching the 3.2v minimum.

If you want to keep using the Ego C in fixed voltage, remember that it only delivers 3.3v and you will need lower resistance coils to get good performance.

 

[gezichtmitnase]

Kanger MT3 or MT3S? The difference is in the base construction. On the former, the coil head cannot be unscrewed from the base. On the latter, the coil comes out and can be replaced without having to replace the entire base/coil head assembly.

You can get a replacement base for the MT3 that converts it to an MT3S. Then you can get coil heads of different resistances. One minor annoyance I have with Kanger bottom coil devices is that they ship with coil heads showing a nominal resistance of 2.5 ohms. That's too high for most fixed voltage battery systems.

The Ego C Upgrade has a quasi-variable voltage mode that allows you to turn off the voltage regulation and use whatever voltage the battery can deliver at the current state of charge. Fresh off the charger and rested for 30 minutes, it should fire the coil at around 4.1 volts. That's enough to drive the MT3S. However, the voltage will drop rather rapidly after that and soon you're approaching the 3.2v minimum.

If you want to keep using the Ego C in fixed voltage, remember that it only delivers 3.3v and you will need lower resistance coils to get good performance.

the site on which i ordered it said it is delivered with a standard 1.8 ohm coil. when i use the variable mode it gives me weak amount of vapor, and with the normal mode it gives me a ultra low amount of vapor.... did they 'lie' about it? shouldi order another 1.8 ohm coil to be sure

 

[Enoch777]

I use 1.8 ohm coils with my regular eGo and couldn't be happier with the performance. Small, compact, and packs a good punch. Can't say I know much about the eGo upgrade, except it doesn't sound too appealing. I typically stick with Variable Wattage unless I'm out of the house and using my eGo.

How does the airflow feel to you? Normal? Gurgly? And what about taste? Good? Bad? Burny Bad? Unscrew it from your battery and check the connection for any leaking, if you see puddles then you've got an issue. If you just see some beads of condensation, that's normal for all devices.

Could be something else is going on that is preventing good vapor production. I know with my Protank I as soon as it starts getting leaky on me the vapor goes next to nil and immediately I know I need to clean and re-fill it to stabilize pressure.

 

[gezichtmitnase]

think i got the problem. i filled it, and started vaping. checked the battery and it had a puddle, and when i dragged it was gurgling like crazy. just cleaned it out and put the clearomizer under water, blew it out and waiting for it to dry now. checking back tonight, shouldve let the coil suck uo the liquid first....

 

[Enoch777]

From what I understand, the MT3s are well known for being leaky but can still perform great when they aren't leaking. You might want to look into trying something else such as EVOD, Vivi Nova, or Protank II.

I currently am using Protank II and it's a stellar bcc tank, never leaks, great vapor, great flavor. I'm actually buying a second one tomorrow

Barring that, the only suggestion I can make is to check and make sure the coil head is nice and snug and try to keep your MT3 filled 3/4th full as much as possible. Hope it helps!

 

[dice57]

With any Kanger bbc atomizer, the main trick to make them work great is to allow sufficient time (15 minutes) for the juice to saturate the wicks on a new coil head. Failure to do so will lead to flooding and shorter coil life. Also don't over tighten the atty to the battery, this can bend the coil wire, causing possible shorts, and shut off air flow.

On an ego style bat, I found best results with the 1.8ohm coil heads. jmho.

Vape long and prosper!

 

[gezichtmitnase]

Hi guys. thanks for the great and quick help. just added new liquid. 3/4th and im gonna wait half an hour for it to soak, just to be sure lol. ill let u guys know! this is my first clearomizer so i started cheap...

 

[Coastal Cowboy]

I'd still like to know if that's the MT3 or MT3S. Difference as noted above.

The MT3 did have a leaking/gurgling problem for people who pulled too hard and moved too much liquid across the coil to vaporize it efficiently. Adding some flavor wicks made of cotton help this. But the best long term solution is to get the base upgrade and gain the ability swap coils instead of the whole bloody base.

If you already have the MT3S base and you can remove the coil, do so and look on the very bottom, in the area between the little white ring near the end and the grey-ish ring just below the wicks. KangerTech coils have the resistance of the unit stamped on the base of the coil unit. If you don't see anything at all, it's probably a clone coil and who knows what the actual resistance is.

Your technique does have an influence on the efficiency of the system. It's best to take long, slow draws instead of short, sharp puffs. You're not smoking. You're vaping and you have to adjust how you do it. Start thinking like a cigar or pipe smoker.

 

[gezichtmitnase]

i got the mt3 i think, and it isnt working as i expected.... im taking slow draws..

 

[Coastal Cowboy]

i got the mt3 i think, and it isnt working as i expected.... im taking slow draws..

Can you find a European dealer with the MT3S replacement bases? It really does make a difference.

I also suspect that your coil resistance is significantly higher than 1.8 ohms. If that dealer can also supply you with a box of Kanger MT3S replacement coils (don't get Protank/Evod coils), all the better.

Your battery may also be getting low on its charge.

 

[crxess]

Woooh those ponies up OP!

You just posted you are using a new Device, Kanger MT3 AND you just HAD to try this (new?) 100% PG e-liquid.
You are getting a lot of advice - Power, coil ohms, etc. however this may all just serve to confuse things.

100% PG pretty much produces DIDDLY for Vapor. VG is what is used in FOG MACHINES - hint, hint

MT3 with a 1.8ohm coil will produce good Vapor, when you have the right Blend in there. Until then enjoy your Mint.

Vape on!

ETA - using 100%PG - Fluff the wick ends to help prevent leaking until the wicks start working(absorbing) Thin VG can slip right past and make a mess.

 

[Coastal Cowboy]

Good point, cxress. I failed to note the 100% PG liquid selection. That affects both vapor production and the chance of leaking/gurgling. It probably also contributes to the user trying to draw harder and more often in order to produce the vapor of a liquid with more VG.