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Hi and welcome,
The pre builts should have a resistance listed.
Where did you source the coils?
What is the metal they are made of? (SS, kanthal, Ni80?)
What is the nicotine level of the juice you are using?
With a decent pair of batteries, your SMOK should be fine up to about 120W.
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The pre builts should have a resistance listed.
Where did you source the coils?
What is the metal they are made of? (SS, kanthal, Ni80?)
What is the nicotine level of the juice you are using?
With a decent pair of batteries, your SMOK should be fine up to about 120W.
HTH
I
Mount one and check resistance with the mod. With both coils mounted, your resistance will be half that of the single coil.
Go here and input your wattage and coil type. Play with the numbers to get into the green zone.
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18650’s and typically 70-80 nothing to extreme
No, they are asking what batteries specifically are you using? Manufacturer and model number. Not all 18650 batteries are created equal. Each manufacturer and model have their own specific capacity and current ratings.
Samsung 18650 30Q, 3000 mah 15 amp CDR
Sony 18659VTC6 3000mAh 15 amp CDR
AW 18650 3000 mah 20 amp CDR
LG 18650HG2 3000mah 20 amp CDR
Sony 18650VTC5, 2600 mah 20 amp CDR
LG 18650HE4 2500 mah 20 amp CDR
Samsung 18650-25R, 2500 mah 20 amp CDR
(there is a blue wrapped 25R with identical specs)
Sanyo UR18650 NSX, 2500 mah 20 amp CDR
Sony 18650VTC4, 2100 mah 23 amp CDR
Sony 18650VTC5A, 2500 mah 25 amp CDR
LG18650HB6 1500mah 30 amp CDR
LG18650HB2 1500mAh 30 amp CDR
LG18650HB4 1500mAh 30 amp CDR
Sony 18650VTC3 1500mAh 30 amp CDR
You need to know how your batteries perform and what they are rated at, to get a reasonable suggestion for your resistance, that is why folks are asking. Because, if you want to mount two somewhat exotic coils (each coil HALVES the resistance, not doubles it) you may wind up with a low resistance build by default, depending on what you are starting out with. To make matters more complicated, the more mass in your build, well there's more surface area for flavor and vape production, so some folks find them more robust and to produce a better vape, but if you do use two exotics, it's not all about resistance, the mod may have to work harder at a higher wattage to be able to heat the coil sufficiently.
Given your wattage preferences so far, I might suggest starting with a single coil, period, if your atomizer allows for that option as well as for dual coils (many do/can do it) to experiment as you won't be messing with two coils and two wicks at all times, and you may find you really like the vape with one coil.
Just a thought. Typically (although not always) some of those prebuilt exotic coils can have a somewhat low resistance. If you can figure that out (it may have to be by building one) as well as what batteries you have and where you got them (and how much use they've seen) you may be able to get more specific advice, right now we kind of have to go on generalities and etc.
Best of luck,
Anna
Given your wattage preferences so far, I might suggest starting with a single coil, period, if your atomizer allows for that option as well as for dual coils (many do/can do it) to experiment as you won't be messing with two coils and two wicks at all times, and you may find you really like the vape with one coil.
Just a thought. Typically (although not always) some of those prebuilt exotic coils can have a somewhat low resistance. If you can figure that out (it may have to be by building one) as well as what batteries you have and where you got them (and how much use they've seen) you may be able to get more specific advice, right now we kind of have to go on generalities and etc.
Best of luck,
Anna
Your SMOK Alien is a regulated mod. (It has a micro chip or electronics; a mechanical mod has no electronics.)
When using a regulated mod, coil resistance (ohm rating) is irrelevant. Coil resistance is only relevant when using a mechanical mod.
What also is relevant is the type of wire the coils are made of. Kanthal, stainless steel, nickle, or titanium? The type of metal determines whether you can use wattage (power) or TC (temperature control) mode on your Alien.
The specifications of your batteries determine how much power your Alien can produce, in particular the amp rating specification.
Are you using a single, dual, or triple battery mod? In the interests of keeping things simple:
-If you use a good quality 15 amp CDR battery like the Samsung 30Q or Sony VTC6, then you are good up to 45 watts per battery; 90 watts using two; 135 watts for three batteries.
-If you use a good quality 20 amp CDR battery like the LG HG2 or Samsung 25R then you are good for 60 watts per battery. If using a 2-battery regulated mod, you're good for 120 watts as you have two batteries. If you are using a 3-battery mod, you're good for 180.
-If you use a single 25 amp CDR battery like the Sony VTC5A, then you are good for 75 watts per battery, 150 watts for two batteries, and 225 watts with three.
-If you use a single 30 amp CDR battery like the LG HB6 you are good up to 90 watts; with a pair of 30 amp CDR batteries you could safely do 180 watts.
WATTAGE PER SINGLE BATTERY:
Up to 45W:
Samsung 18650 30Q, 3000 mah 15 amp CDR
Sony 18650VTC6 3000mAh 15 amp CDR
Up to 60W:
LG 18650HG2 3000mah 20 amp CDR
LG 18650HE2 2500 mah 20 amp CDR
Samsung 18650-25R, 2500 mah 20 amp CDR
Sanyo UR18650NSX, 2500 mah 20 amp CDR
Sony 18650VTC5, 2600 mah 20 amp CDR
Sony 18650VTC4, 2100 mah 23 amp CDR
AW 18650 3000 mah 20 amp CDR
Up to 75W:
LG 18650 HD4 2100 mah 25 amp CDR
LG 18650 HD2 2000 mah 25 amp CDR
Sony 18650VTC5A, 2500 mah 25 amp CDR
Up to 90W:
LG18650HB6 1500mah 30 amp CDR
LG18650HB2 1500mAh 30 amp CDR
LG18650HB4 1500mAh 30 amp CDR
-If you use a good quality 20 amp CDR battery like the LG HG2 or Samsung 25R then you are good for 60 watts per battery. If using a 2-battery regulated mod, you're good for 120 watts as you have two batteries. If you are using a 3-battery mod, you're good for 180.
-If you use a single 25 amp CDR battery like the Sony VTC5A, then you are good for 75 watts per battery, 150 watts for two batteries, and 225 watts with three.
-If you use a single 30 amp CDR battery like the LG HB6 you are good up to 90 watts; with a pair of 30 amp CDR batteries you could safely do 180 watts.
WATTAGE PER SINGLE BATTERY:
Up to 45W:
Samsung 18650 30Q, 3000 mah 15 amp CDR
Sony 18650VTC6 3000mAh 15 amp CDR
Up to 60W:
LG 18650HG2 3000mah 20 amp CDR
LG 18650HE2 2500 mah 20 amp CDR
Samsung 18650-25R, 2500 mah 20 amp CDR
Sanyo UR18650NSX, 2500 mah 20 amp CDR
Sony 18650VTC5, 2600 mah 20 amp CDR
Sony 18650VTC4, 2100 mah 23 amp CDR
AW 18650 3000 mah 20 amp CDR
Up to 75W:
LG 18650 HD4 2100 mah 25 amp CDR
LG 18650 HD2 2000 mah 25 amp CDR
Sony 18650VTC5A, 2500 mah 25 amp CDR
Up to 90W:
LG18650HB6 1500mah 30 amp CDR
LG18650HB2 1500mAh 30 amp CDR
LG18650HB4 1500mAh 30 amp CDR
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That's a very good battery. So with two of those you're good up to 175 watts if your Alien is designed to go that high.
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