Older Folks and Vaping Front Porch - Part Three

[Nermal]

I just renewed fer 'nother year. Strange, I used to get notifications just prior to dues expiration in da past with da ol' system.

I got it! You didn't get your notification because your in box was full. How's that for a Catch - 22.

 

[Debadoo]

My settings get switched every night.

for reals? or are you messin with me?

I got it! You didn't get your notification because your in box was full. How's that for a Catch - 22.

lol

 

[Robert Cromwell]

for reals? or are you messin with me?


lol

For real. Ohh I see you are talking about settings on the board....

 

[Ken_A]

VAPEMAIL...
It's a "limited edition Zero".
Temp control,a dim not sure I like it asking me if I have a new coil every time I refill.

 

[Debadoo]

kewl Ken

 

[DavidOck]

VAPEMAIL...
It's a "limited edition Zero".
Temp control,a dim not sure I like it asking me if I have a new coil every time I refill.

Perhaps it's limited in it's memory?

 

[MikeE3]

I was wondering if that might be the case, Mike, and was hoping that somebody who knew the facts would be able to save me from having to do research. You done did it, thanks!

So I think what that means is that if my battery is at, let's say, 4.0 volts, and I have a 0.6 ohm coil, the minimum power that the DNA 30 is going to vape at is 26.67 watts. No wonder it tastes burnt!

On the other hand, when I'm using my Nautilus under the same conditions but with a 1.8 ohm coil, it will vape at 8.89 watts. Since I vape at higher wattage than that with my Nautilus I'd never even notice that the DNA 30 can't buck down. That explains why the problem exists only with my 0.6 ohm coils and not with my 1.8 ohm coils.

Thanks again! In semiretirement, my DNA 30s will be used only with coils of 1.8 ohms or higher.

I wonder why Evolv didn't include a 'buck' mode on the DNA30. I mean they're at the top of the pecking order for mod chips. At the time even the Chinese chips were bucking & boosting.

VAPEMAIL...
It's a "limited edition Zero".
Temp control,a dim not sure I like it asking me if I have a new coil every time I refill.
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Nice Ken! Is it one of the new DNA40 chips that have an atty lock to lock in the initial resistance? At least I'm thinking I remember the Zero was a DNA40 chip, I could be wrong.

 

[Iffy]

Just waiting for the nurse to bring me all my paperwork and for the kids to pick me up. Then, I'm going home!!!!

Now, dat's what we wanted to hear!

I got it! You didn't get your notification because your in box was full. How's that for a Catch - 22*.

If I recall correctly, think I used to get a warning email. Regardless, at least it worked out and I'm currently (part time) cleaning out some of my ol' non-contributing PMs. <Yossarian would have been proud...*>

Gotta say dat it is truly a 'trip down memory lane'! What 'hurts' da most are da ones dat I know or fear are no longer 'active' members!! Our Jewels is still an unknown, which shreds my heart!!!

* Can anyone tell me what the last/closing 'pull away' scene revealed, without using Google? Not one person I've asked has been correct.

Dat reminds me, I need to rewatch dat movie. BTW, da book was definitely superior, as cine history consistently demonstrates.

 

[Ken_A]

Perhaps it's limited in it's memory?

limited in quality, I think....

I wonder why Evolv didn't include a 'buck' mode on the DNA30. I mean they're at the top of the pecking order for mod chips. At the time even the Chinese chips were bucking & boosting.



Nice Ken! Is it one of the new DNA40 chips that have an atty lock to lock in the initial resistance? At least I'm thinking I remember the Zero was a DNA40 chip, I could be wrong.

yep, it's a DNA 40... it is telling me that every time I push the button now... there must be a short in it somewhere.... I'm gonna return it.

 

[DavidOck]

limited in quality, I think....


yep, it's a DNA 40... it is telling me that every time I push the button now... there must be a short in it somewhere.... I'm gonna return it.

Bummer. But at least it was quick enough to be under the return policy.

 

[3mg Meniere]

I got the machine screw that David O recommends for making coils months and months ago. But never used it.

I have been having awful problems with coils made with the jig, very unstable, and go kaput so quickly.

I made a few with the screw earlier today. Very neat coils, but I have to use reading glasses to use it. Had to change a coil today. It went in, hit 1.81Ω Fired it, and it stayed there. Wicked it, and it still stayed there. 30g, six wraps. I am sold. That thing is a cinch.

 

[Robert Cromwell]

I do 6 wraps of 32 ga on a 1/16 drill bit. abt 2 ohms.
The 1/16 drill bit sits down in the grooves in my Evod coil heads for positioning.

 

[DavidOck]

I got the machine screw that David O recommends for making coils months and months ago. But never used it.

I have been having awful problems with coils made with the jig, very unstable, and go kaput so quickly.

I made a few with the screw earlier today. Very neat coils, but I have to use reading glasses to use it. Had to change a coil today. It went in, hit 1.81Ω Fired it, and it stayed there. Wicked it, and it still stayed there. 30g, six wraps. I am sold. That thing is a cinch.

Yeah, it's so simple it's screwy

The 4-40 is darn near 2 mm ID, and other machine screws - as long as find thread! - can be used for other ID coils. I'm partial to 2 mm, so don't have measurements on others. And you get consistent and repeatable coils with it. Just snug the kanthal into the threads.

 

[Robert Cromwell]

1.5 MM or so is as large as will fit in the slots on most Kanger Protank type coils for easy positioning so that is what I use. Makes it much easier to install the coil.

 

[MikeE3]

limited in quality, I think....


yep, it's a DNA 40... it is telling me that every time I push the button now... there must be a short in it somewhere.... I'm gonna return it.

What atty are you using w/ it? Have you tried others? Not to say it's not defective ... but a lot of issues with TC mods have been traced back to the 'topper' and or the 'build'.

 

[DavidOck]

1.5 MM or so is as large as will fit in the slots on most Kanger Protank type coils for easy positioning so that is what I use. Makes it much easier to install the coil.

Those I hand wrap around 2 mm silica and a paper clip. (I like to be able to dry burn a few times before putting them in the "to be rebuilt" bin.) And leave the paper clip in until done with the assembly.

 

[Debadoo]

I have been having awful problems with coils made with the jig, very unstable, and go kaput so quickly.

Sorry you had issues with the coiler. I've been loving the coil master. In fact an online reviewer was giving away 15 of the V3 you just had to pay shipping and I was lucky enough to get one, should be here tomorrow, can't wait! Dunno if it's that one, or you just don't get along with coil jigs, but I won't be recommending the one you got. But.....glad the screw is working out great for you!

 

[3mg Meniere]

I will still be experimenting with it, I am sure there is something wrong with my technique. I might try a smaller mandrel. I can barely handle the vision required to do it on the screw-- might buy another stronger cheapo pair of readers.

 

[Debadoo]

I will still be experimenting with it, I am sure there is something wrong with my technique. I might try a smaller mandrel. I can barely handle the vision required to do it on the screw-- might buy another stronger cheapo pair of readers.

maybe, but the only "technique" I'm aware of is, don't apply pressure to the cap so it wraps on top of itself, and some (including me) like to add an extra wrap then pull off the first wrap. Easy way to get the legs nice and straight. But might be something different bout the one you have. Good luck with it

 

[Robert Cromwell]

Those I hand wrap around 2 mm silica and a paper clip. (I like to be able to dry burn a few times before putting them in the "to be rebuilt" bin.) And leave the paper clip in until done with the assembly.

I do cotton wicking so the drill bit.