Yes, I'd be worried about using that device with poor quality rewraps. I don't know what to *do* about the tendency of vape shops (and now device makers) "branding" batteries, and using either less powerful cells, or seconds and thirds discarded from the reputable makers. It seems to be happening more and more, and when I saw an aspire rewrap, I died a little inside.
Batteries are THE MOST important part of a mod, IMO. I get that other things can cause a mod to vent, but not knowing what your battery IS or what it is rated at is supremely dangerous. Mooch's blog is a great place to go for battery issues, and this table should tell you most of what you need to know, including reputable vendors at the very bottom:
Mooch's Recommended Batteries | E-Cigarette Forum
If you are running your setup at high wattages you may be overstressing them, which worst case can lead to thermal runaway and venting-- in your hand, or near your face. It's generally not considered the greatest idea to run a mod-- consistently-- at its highest setting, either. It's kind of like a car speedometer-- mine goes up to 200 but I will NEVER get it going that fast (hopefully). The highest wattage kind of gives you an idea of how high you can *safely* go for a decent period of vaping using the correct rated batteries, which is lower than the HIGHEST wattage of a mod..... Often, folks wanting to vape consistently at 200 or above will buy 3 or 4 battery mods running in parallel, in order to achieve that effect. To be fair, I consider 200 watts very high indeed, but then again, I vape at an all powerful 7 or 8 watts on a 120 mod, with correctly rated batteries, and I just enjoy extra long battery life.
Most coils are NOT rated at 220 watts, so I'm not shocked your coil is burning, batteries or not. You can check your coils by reading the "recommended resistance" on them, which will give you an *idea* of what the manufacturer things the coils will run best at. With that said, you should be priming your coils, then slowwwllly adjusting the wattage upward in about 3--5 watt increments, until you hit a "sweet spot" where you are enjoying your vape, and this MAY be BELOW the recommended wattage, but should not be above it.
Step 1: Batteries
Step 2: Figure out where you enjoy your vape, don't try to take your speakers up to "11." That only works in the movies, well, the
best band movie ever, but still, try to stay at a reasonable resistance, not pushing the mod to its outer limits and tolerances.
Best of luck, I'm really glad you posted. Considering a nice tattoo of Mooch's chart somewhere where I can readily "advertise it" this practice is getting so out of hand.... Sigh. Good luck, do keep coming back here as you have questions, and return your batteries for a refund so you can buy something authentic. I am partial to the IMRBatteries.com company, myself, decent prices, you will get what you order, fast shipping comes with free battery silicone cases, and during my last order, 2 free rewraps. Nice nod to battery safety. They will also come with a "Do not use in vaping" label, that is a legal covering of their butts, and nothing more. Not so surprising with the amount of counterfeits now.
VENDORS AND E-CIG MAKERS, a vaper without a hand is not a repeat customer, usually!!!!! When will you get that???? (Ahem, sorry).
Anna
