Official IO6 Atomizer beta thread...

Status
Not open for further replies.

player30

Ultra Member
ECF Veteran
Verified Member
Dec 10, 2010
2,804
569
Birmingham AL
My lr I06 has preformed well with only one leak when I overfilled. The flavor is superior to my Fusions; the TH is less than my Fusions. I used the I06 for 5-6 days exclusively. However, I decided I still prefer the convenience of my Fusions. They are work horses. And I guess being lazy, I don't have to refill as often. I will definitely buy some more I06's, but Fusions are still my favorite. jmo.
 

Switched

ECF Guru
ECF Veteran
Feb 18, 2010
10,144
2,544
Dartmouth, NS Canada
I was using the first one on one of my Darwins. That one metered out at 3.8 ohm and was set at around 9 watts which would be around 5.8ish volts. The second metered at 3.6 ohm and I had it on the Provari set at 6v.

With both I blew out, gave 5 drops of juice and let it sit for at least 30 seconds, then a couple more drops before use and would re fill with 3 drops until they died. I haven't bothered to meter the third yet since I haven't started using it.
Try this with your next one. Prime with 3 drops then vape. When needed add another 3 drops =18 - 20 hits. I believe you are flooding them.
 

Switched

ECF Guru
ECF Veteran
Feb 18, 2010
10,144
2,544
Dartmouth, NS Canada
I'm really enjoying my HV i06.

My only real issue is the drip tip. The neck is narrow and the liquid collects at the top. I have to blow it down. Sometimes I forget and end up with liquid in my mouth. Would really like to see something like a cannon drip tip.

Drill the hole bigger with a 3/16 drill bit :)
 

Wacky Dee

Senior Member
ECF Veteran
Oct 10, 2010
77
1
Sydney Australia
I bought 5 x I06 HV and they lasted me 1 week total. About 1 day per atty before they popped. I've never had atties go this quickly. This is on a Provari at 5.5 - 6V using the HV I06.

Wtf am I doing wrong ??? The 306 HV's don't fit on the provari and when they do (1 outta 5) they drop their resistance until they become LOW RESISTANCE atomizers. On top of that they all leak a LOT, incl. these i06 atties.

I can't be the only person having all these issues with IKV atties ?!? I wish Joye made 3.5Ohm atties because I'm tired of paying $10 an atty (approx. with shipping) only to get bitterly disappointed every single time.
 

LegioX

Super Member
ECF Veteran
Verified Member
Apr 3, 2011
737
203
New York
I bought 5 x I06 HV and they lasted me 1 week total. About 1 day per atty before they popped. I've never had atties go this quickly. This is on a Provari at 5.5 - 6V using the HV I06.

Wtf am I doing wrong ??? The 306 HV's don't fit on the provari and when they do (1 outta 5) they drop their resistance until they become LOW RESISTANCE atomizers. On top of that they all leak a LOT, incl. these i06 atties.

I can't be the only person having all these issues with IKV atties ?!? I wish Joye made 3.5Ohm atties because I'm tired of paying $10 an atty (approx. with shipping) only to get bitterly disappointed every single time.

I was using my i06s at around 4.8-5.2 volts, and even then the vapor was nice and warm. Maybe this thing is too powerful to go up to 6 volts on consistently. What resistance were yours reading? My Provari reads my i06s at around 3.4-3.6.

As for the 306 HVs with a Provari you may need to sand down the threadings so they fit. But I had thought this issue was resolved, as the last batch I received fit on well enough, if just a bit too snug.

Not sure what foul hand you've been played, but I'd definitely give the 306 HVs another shot. They're such a great atomizer. Also know that they have a break in period, some people say for the whole first day to go easy on them or for at least a few hours. You can't throw on a brand new 306 HV and chain vape it at 6volts, chances are you will strain the atty too much and it will pop. It took me a while to get the hang of it.

Also what drip tips are you using? that could be the cause of your leaking issues, as the only time they leak is when overfilled, which I often do. But better wet than dry :)
 

loft

Ultra Member
ECF Veteran
Verified Member
Jan 31, 2011
2,748
2,814
43
CT
I bought 5 x I06 HV and they lasted me 1 week total. About 1 day per atty before they popped. I've never had atties go this quickly. This is on a Provari at 5.5 - 6V using the HV I06.

Wtf am I doing wrong ??? The 306 HV's don't fit on the provari and when they do (1 outta 5) they drop their resistance until they become LOW RESISTANCE atomizers. On top of that they all leak a LOT, incl. these i06 atties.

I can't be the only person having all these issues with IKV atties ?!? I wish Joye made 3.5Ohm atties because I'm tired of paying $10 an atty (approx. with shipping) only to get bitterly disappointed every single time.
How do you use these? From the sounds of things, you might be flooding both the io6 and the 306. I bought a couple LR and HV, but I am still using the very first HV beta atomizer that Isaac sent me with no leaks and it hasn't popped.
 

5cardstud

ECF Guru
ECF Veteran
Verified Member
Jan 1, 2010
22,754
50,668
Wash
Try this with your next one. Prime with 3 drops then vape. When needed add another 3 drops =18 - 20 hits. I believe you are flooding them.

Ya, after doing that with mine I vaped on it quite a while and the funny part is after leaving it sit for a day or so every time I pick it up to try it still has a couple more vapes in it.
 

Wacky Dee

Senior Member
ECF Veteran
Oct 10, 2010
77
1
Sydney Australia
I usually fill 6-7 drops on the HV atties. That gives me about 3-4 full drags / long hits so I'm not sure how you get 18 hits from 3 drops... And yes I've been vaping for a while and know when its time to add more as the taste turns to crap especially at 5.5+ volts.

I'll give the 306 HVs another try. I tried sanding down the threads to fit them on the Provari last time and ended up with metalic taste, I'm assuming the fine dust found its way into the atty and into my lungs. My guess is in terms of potential health issues this is as bad as you can get so decided not to file any more threads..

The 306 HV would be perfect only if 1) the resistance would remain steady at 3.5-3.7 Ohms (mine drop to 2-2.5 Ohms after 3-4 days) and 2) the threads actually fit
 

Scorched

Super Member
ECF Veteran
Mar 25, 2010
402
20
Denver, Colorado
Wacky Dee & Ab357,

It seems to me like there is a few things you may be doing wrong and I will point them out for you. First, 6-7 drops is far too many for the I06. This could be the reason they are popping quickly. I use 3 drops every time and get 3-4 5 second drags from that until it is too warm and also needs refilling (I have no idea how Switched gets 18). Taking drags that are way too long especially while the atomizer is flooded there is no doubt why they popped. When you mention that you add liquid AFTER you get a bad taste that is a sign that you are either using the atomizer too hot or of course vaping it too dry. You should add liquid BEFORE the taste becomes burnt and horrible in order to preserve your atomizers.

Add only 3 at a time, take shorter drags and give them plenty of time to cool down - I'm sure you will have some better results.

I also use something I like to call the moustache test. Simply place the atomizer on my upper lip to see if it is too hot or not. Lips are very setensitive and if it is too hot to put on your moustache then it is too hot to vape. :)
 
Last edited:

ab357

Ultra Member
ECF Veteran
May 22, 2010
1,932
52
Chgo., IL.
I thought about this all day. First my attys didn't pop, they just died. Second, I still have the second. After it stopped working I took all my attys that hadn't had a PGA bath in a while and gave them one overnight, followed by a Crest Pro Health dunking and a hot water rinsing. Today after more than two days of air drying I took that second i06 and re-examined it to make sure the coils were still intact. Then I put in on a mod. Nada, no life.

One of the aspects I find fascinating about the 306 is you CAN'T flood them. You can literally fill a drip tip over the coils and the thing still fires up and works. Also if it was a flooding issue, the initial blowing out and retrying them when they first died would have done the trick.

I know these are betas which is why it's so important to provide data. However I don't see how flooding could be an issue since 1) mine didn't pop, they just died 2) I know how to tell when a normal atty (non 306 style) that has too much juice acts and blowing out any excess does the trick, and 3) the second one I kept and cleaned would have still been working if it were flood related.

I am only familiar with attys popping when they don't have enough juice. Since I began solely dripping shortly after I began vaping I definitely know when an atty is too dry. These weren't.

Finally to prove my anti flood theory, I just dripped a full 20 drops onto an IKE 306 HV with a cannon drip tip. It fires up and works without a problem. That is if you like the taste of juice in your mouth. other than the couple or so drops of liquid that came into my mouth when I took a pull and what looks like almost a drip's worth of leakage, it is working fine. I took the drip tip off over a napkin to release the excess juice, reapplied it to the 306 and it's still working perfectly.

Has anyone ever been able to actually flood a 306 type atty? You can't in my experience. If you're using a good drip tip, excess fluid doesn't even leak out, it's going to end up in your mouth or you take it out by removing the drip tip to release it. I used 20 drops as an extreme to prove the point.

One of the other factors I love about the 306 is being able to visually see when it's about to need more juice. Which is why I use acrylic drip tips. Not to mention knowing the nose thing if any atty is not wet enough, particularly with high volt vaping. In my 17 plus months of vaping I literally have lost less than 20 attys. Most of those were in the early days of using Hello 016 or ego type batts that would malfunction by not cutting off.

Maybe Isaac will have more info and give some feedback. I will wait until a good acrylic drip tip is out before trying my third and final i06. The black delrin worked fine. However I would prefer an acrylic drip tip. I hope someone comes up with a drip tip that has the characteristics of a cannon drip tip just a bit thinner at the mouthpiece end. I personally don't like the ring at the top.
 

ab357

Ultra Member
ECF Veteran
May 22, 2010
1,932
52
Chgo., IL.
I bought 5 x I06 HV and they lasted me 1 week total. About 1 day per atty before they popped. I've never had atties go this quickly. This is on a Provari at 5.5 - 6V using the HV I06.

Wtf am I doing wrong ??? The 306 HV's don't fit on the provari and when they do (1 outta 5) they drop their resistance until they become LOW RESISTANCE atomizers. On top of that they all leak a LOT, incl. these i06 atties.

I can't be the only person having all these issues with IKV atties ?!? I wish Joye made 3.5Ohm atties because I'm tired of paying $10 an atty (approx. with shipping) only to get bitterly disappointed every single time.

Hi Wacky,

I also have a Provari along with two Bombshells and two Darwins. I've found my Provari doesn't really like my 306 attys regardless of where they come from or their ohm. They work fine on the other four. So I just don't use 306s on my Provari.
 

Switched

ECF Guru
ECF Veteran
Feb 18, 2010
10,144
2,544
Dartmouth, NS Canada
I usually fill 6-7 drops on the HV atties. That gives me about 3-4 full drags / long hits so I'm not sure how you get 18 hits from 3 drops... And yes I've been vaping for a while and know when its time to add more as the taste turns to crap especially at 5.5+ volts.

I'll give the 306 HVs another try. I tried sanding down the threads to fit them on the Provari last time and ended up with metalic taste, I'm assuming the fine dust found its way into the atty and into my lungs. My guess is in terms of potential health issues this is as bad as you can get so decided not to file any more threads..

The 306 HV would be perfect only if 1) the resistance would remain steady at 3.5-3.7 Ohms (mine drop to 2-2.5 Ohms after 3-4 days) and 2) the threads actually fit
For starters I don't vape like a chimney :lol: 3-5 sec pulls is all I pull and fine plenty of satisfaction :)

Most folks think they can vape at HV like they are vaping at LV, not true. During long hits it is necessary to pulse the switch. Repeated long hits cause the coil to overheat and pop. This problem is exacerbated when adding more liquid to a hot atty, it causes thermal shock and leads to premature failure which you have obviously expereinced. If the atty is too hot against your cheek, then it is too hot to vape.

I am Isaac's worst customer... I buy large but don't buy often. Why? I know how to use my gear.

WRT metal filings in your lungs well :rolleyes: How can that happen? A simple wipe or rinse would have prevented that don't you think?

For some reason the Provari does not like 306s, this has been reported more than once across the forums. I have no doubt that there is something funky going on there because your experience is not singular. Many reports are out with regards to the same phenomenon and is not isolated to ikv 306s. I would be discussing the issue with Provape and on their sub. I have never had a device change my resistance as seen with what the Provari does. Hope this helps :)
 

Switched

ECF Guru
ECF Veteran
Feb 18, 2010
10,144
2,544
Dartmouth, NS Canada
It gets extremely frustrating to constantly substantiate my claims on a nearly daily basis. For those who know me know I don't post BS.

I am here to help folks as much as I can. I don't have to prove anything, but I do get my knickers in a twist when someone seems to doubt my written word. Remember folks I do not have to post or help people.



I don't get POed at the comments, I get POed at the folks that refuse to admit that perhaps they could be doing something wrong.

If a picture is worth 1K words then a video is worth 1M. Will folks finally concede that perhaps, just perhaps Switcher knows what he is talking about?
 

Switched

ECF Guru
ECF Veteran
Feb 18, 2010
10,144
2,544
Dartmouth, NS Canada
So electrical current on a ProVari is somehow different than on other PVs? Who knew? :blush:

Never said electrical current is different but there has been quite a few reports about atties changing resistance on them. I do not have an explanation for that. All I know is that it has been reported (and not just here). I don't know I do not own one, but then again I never experienced what folks seem to be experiencing on their Provari's with any of my PVs???
 
Status
Not open for further replies.

Users who are viewing this thread