Little itty bitty mods under $100.

[Katya]

what's the setup that requires step-down again?

It's useful when you like to vape at lower wattages, below 7 watts or so. For example, if you're using single, horizontal-coil low resistance stock atomizers like Kanger PT, eVod, T3S or LR cartomizers. Newer stock coils are either dual coils or single vertical coils, which can take more wattage.

I remember the original istick fired high/was inaccurate and needed either a higher build or lower watts.

The main problem with iStick 20 is that it's miscalibrated; for example, even though your display shows 3v, the battery outputs 4.2v (fresh off the charger), which is really annoying and can pop your coil if you're no aware of what's going on.

Watch pbusardo's review of the iStick20 if you want details.

But the D2 is a yihi chip, very accurate

Those are accurate--they tell you the lowest wattage they can supply, usually 6 or 7 watts.

Is it if you like a 10watt or less vape and only use the factory made coils at .5/1ohm?

Depends on the coil. Subtank .5Ω coil can take up to 25 watts or so, Kanger Protank 1.6Ω coil is designed for 5.5-7.5 watts.

 

[Katya]

As for hand feel? HANDS DOWN the Defender.

No phantom fires? Blind fires? No fires?

*If ya don't believe me, just ask @Kent C *

Katayaya!!!!!!!!!! Congrats on the win, sweetie! I'm happy for you!!

Thank you, doll.

And I still want a peacock.

 

[Katdarling]

Of course you do. Life's not complete til you vape on a black waves! Where did I see them....... @Kent C ...... was it on FT we saw them?
Check FT, sweetie. I'm too tired to even look it up right now.

I've been quite lucky with the pink 50. No phantoms in either direction. Just good solid

press button
inhale
grunt or say ahhhh.

(the grunt is for men... the say ahhhh is for women). (women don't grunt, do we?)

 

[Katdarling]

I really like that Defender! I had no idea they were making those in such nice colors! Got a good link?

I really need a pink acrylic driptip; I've been using that stainless knucklehead, and it's a nice shape and all, but stainless always accrues that lip gunk stuff, and acrylic doesn't seem to do that. I need a nice pink the same small size as that red and black one I have; the small Mings look better with that angled adapter I use.

Andria

Mine came from HG, Andria.

50W Heatvape Defender II VV/VW Mini Box Mod W/O Battery

 

[Katya]

Check FT, sweetie. I'm too tired to even look it up right now.

I don't think they make the 50 in peacock. But the blue is doable.

(women don't grunt, do we?)

Nevah! We sigh. And exhale.

 

[LouisLeBeau]

Of course you do. Life's not complete til you vape on a black waves! Where did I see them....... @Kent C ...... was it on FT we saw them?
Check FT, sweetie. I'm too tired to even look it up right now.

I've been quite lucky with the pink 50. No phantoms in either direction. Just good solid

press button
inhale
grunt or say ahhhh.

(the grunt is for men... the say ahhhh is for women). (women don't grunt, do we?)

LOL!!! MOSTLY, I grunt, while the Mrs. says ahhhh. But then, there have been a few times I have heard the Mrs. grunt. Let me count them.. yep, 4 kids. 4 times. There was sounds comin outta that woman I don't EVAH want to hear again.

 

[gerrymi]

Just some WISMEC Presa TC75W news: According to Rip Tripper's review, there is no step-down for those that wish to run it in wattage mode.

Its product page lists "Output Wattage: 1-75W"...which, thus, is somewhat "deceptive".

Does anyone know about the Presa TC40W?

Its produce page lists "Output Wattage: 1-40W"

Is that similarly "deceptive"...or does the 40W actually have step-down?

Presa TC40W - Wismec Electronics Co.,Ltd

 

[VapingTurtle]

D2 doesn't have step down...D3 does.

It also has a magnetic battery door now, like the VTC Mini and KBox mini.
Step-down would be a benefit for me. I'm almost always at 8 watts.

Oh, that's nice! I hope that they improved the finish, too. I've seen all kinds of complaints about that coating/paint coming off.

I expected problems with the finish after the IPV2 was such crap, but the D2's finish has been fine for me.

(the grunt is for men... the say ahhhh is for women). (women don't grunt, do we?)

I like to hear an occasional grunt. And maybe a squeal. Or at least a little squee (a micro squeal).

 

[gerrymi]

Mine came from HG, Andria.

50W Heatvape Defender II VV/VW Mini Box Mod W/O Battery

Andria...I got my (Red...like Kat's) Defender 50W about 3 weeks ago at a Vapor Beast sale for $19.95. (The sale has since ended.)

After using it...and really liking it...I plan on getting another one.

But...since I don't need it immediately...I'm planning on waiting for a sale somewhere...in the $20-$25 range...

 

[AndriaD]

Andria...I got my (Red...like Kat's) Defender 50W about 3 weeks ago at a Vapor Beast sale for $19.95. (The sale has since ended.)

After using it...and really liking it...I plan on getting another one.

But...since I don't need it immediately...I'm planning on waiting for a sale somewhere...in the $20-$25 range...

If that's red, I'm a monkey's uncle. But yeah, I'm not really in the market for a new mod right now; I've bought 5 of 'em this year. By the time I *am* in the market, hopefully they'll cost a good bit less -- same strategy I use with PCs, buy one that's just a little behind the times, and save big $$$. That's the best thing about electronics, and their tendency to be updated everytime the wind blows.

Andria

 

[gerrymi]

Sigelei Mini Book 40w TC Box Mod

I'm guessing it does not have step-down...and does not list a spring-loaded 510...but it is small 22mm x 39.5mm x 85mm

CODE 5off => $30.39

Sigelei Mini Book 40w TC Box Mod

 

[Woofer]

Its product page lists "Output Wattage: 1-75W"...which, thus, is somewhat "deceptive".

You are much kinder than I!

 

[Katdarling]

I don't think they make the 50 in peacock. But the blue is doable.



Nevah! We sigh. And exhale.

No, they abstolutely did NOT make the 50 is black waves (peacock)! I would have snagged one in a hot minute.

I like to hear an occasional grunt. And maybe a squeal. Or at least a little squee (a micro squeal).

A MINI squeeeee!

Andria...I got my (Red...like Kat's) Defender 50W about 3 weeks ago at a Vapor Beast sale for $19.95. (The sale has since ended.)

After using it...and really liking it...I plan on getting another one.

But...since I don't need it immediately...I'm planning on waiting for a sale somewhere...in the $20-$25 range...

Gerry, I do hope you will post your findings if these do go on a super dooper sale. They're really quite a neat little device and if in that price range? No bwainah.

 

[clnire]

I got my Defender 50 watt in the same sale gerrymi did. I love it! My only complaint is if you change the battery, getting that cover back on is a PAIN!!!! I charge it USB.....

 

[PaulBHC]

101vapes is having a pre order sale on the D3

 

[SS stingray]

I just ordered a Sigelli mini book since I saw a good price at elev8vape. It was under 32.00.

 

[gerrymi]

I got my Defender 50 watt in the same sale gerrymi did. I love it! My only complaint is if you change the battery, getting that cover back on is a PAIN!!!! I charge it USB.....

I've found that the ol' "trick" of placing the cap on the threads => turning COUNTERclockwise until it "drops" into place then => turning clockwise to tighten...works well for me.

(Of course...still nowhere close to the EFFORTLESSNESS of replacing the 18650 in my eVic VTC Mini...)

 

[DavidOck]

I've found that the ol' "trick" of placing the cap on the threads => turning COUNTERclockwise until it "drops" into place then => turning clockwise to tighten...works well for me.

(Of course...still nowhere close to the EFFORTLESSNESS of replacing the 18650 in my eVic VTV Mini...)

Yep, that's the way!

Works well for fill screws too!

 

[Katdarling]

Do you guys not use a quarter to open and close it? The ole handy dandy quarter is an essential part of my vape tool kit these days. Right along with the nail file and the tweezers.

I'm like a modder, aren't I!

 

[zoiDman]

Do you guys not use a quarter to open and close it? The ole handy dandy quarter is an essential part of my vape tool kit these days. Right along with the nail file and the tweezers.

I'm like a modder, aren't I!

I use a Canadian Quarter.

Not because it Works any better than a US Quarter. But because it brings back some Very Found Memories of a Trip I took to Glacier Park Montana.