Panzer Blackhawk getting hot in hand?

[dwhite25]

I just picked up a Panzer Limited Edition Blackhawk today, and instantly fell in love with the thing. However, the more I use it (especially on repeated hits), it starts getting really hot in hand. Now, this is my first mech mod (also have an eGo cTwist I never use and an eVic), so I'm not sure if this is a common thing for mechs or not. I'm using an rda that also gets pretty damn hot, but I'm less concerned about it and more concerned about the part my hand is actually meant to touch...

Any ideas what's going on here? I'm using a 24 gauge dual macrocoil build at .3 ohms that seems to take a few seconds to get chucking, but works great once it does.

 

[TheJakeBailey]

The big question here is EXACTLY what battery are you using???? .3 is pretty low, and a lot of batteries can't handle that amp draw. Cease and desist and let us know. The battery tube should not be hot! (Well, hotter than they got just from holding them in your hand all day.)

 

[Rickajho]

Did you clean it? Clean the switch contact points and all threaded connections.

We still need to know what battery you have in there.

 

[adam h]

im also having this problem, running 24-28 gauge dual macro coils at .2 - .4 ohm builds with sony 18650 vtc 4 30 amp batteries, fire button getting hot really quick, and sometimes lack in performance. Is an older model #451, wondering if my batteries r authentic?

 

[Bigflyrodder]

I wouldn't suggest chain vaping a .3 ohm RDA with any battery, I don't care what the specs are on it.

If the mech is getting hot in your hand my guess is that you are stressing the battery. If it is only getting warm or hot up near the RDA that could easly just be heat transfer from the coil/RDA but the entire mod?

I'm no expert but I say put that PV down between every few pulls at least and let it cool down a bit. Make sure you use a multimeter and keep an eye on your batteries too if you are going to run them that hard, better safe than sorry. Keep in mind, what the guys in the vids blowing monster clouds don't often show is that they swap out batteries very often and I mean after a handful of pulls.

 

[Jessup Jernagains]

I am using the same sony batteries in all of my mechanicals and sub at .2 ohms, I do not use microcoils, but if you take too many hits regardless of the kind of battery or mod, the unit is going to get hot at some point. Mech mods require the user to practice good judgement and put the unit down when it starts getting warm.

Why?
Because the battery is pushing a current, generally at it's highest possible discharge rate, continuously without a safety shut-off feature like the standard ego batteries most of us started on.

My suggestion is, watch as many how to build youtubes as you can. Ensure that no part of the coils are touching the rda deck or top caps. Double check your positive and negative screws for tightness. Use a reliable ohm meter to verify your ohms(test 2-3 times for accuracy) and run your battery voltage and rda ohms through an ohm calculator. This will give your wattage and and amperage draw to be matched against industry tests performed on your particular battery to find out if the problem is indeed the battery itself.

Also if you suspect a battery is getting old, fully charge it, test it with a volt meter to verify full charge (usually 4.2 volts for most 18350-18650 batteries), try it in your Blackhawk, then try the same battery with the same rda on a different mech mod to test if the battery is the problem or the mod is the problem. If you do not have a spare mech mod to test with, ask a friend or go by a b&m vape shop.

 

[adam h]

found the reason the fire button was getting hot on my panzer, battery was adjusted just tight enough to stop battery rattle, had tighten it a little bit beyond that. now vapes great with no unwanted overheating.

 

[Jenn Perry]

I have gotten 35amp batteries after my 30's were getting a bit warm having no more issues.

 

[Unforeseen]

Moved from General E-Smoking Discussion to APV Discussion

 

[Wraith504]

I have gotten 35amp batteries after my 30's were getting a bit warm having no more issues.

Except for the fact that there are no 35A 18650s. Try again.

 

[Nat79]

Except for the fact that there are no 35A 18650s. Try again.

http://www.vapor- hub.com/product/lg-18650-battery-2600-mah-35-amp/
I broke the link as I'm not sure if they are a verified vendor on ECF. But LG makes a 35 amp battery.

 

[Wraith504]

http://www.vapor- hub.com/product/lg-18650-battery-2600-mah-35-amp/
I broke the link as I'm not sure if they are a verified vendor on ECF. But LG makes a 35 amp battery.

35 amp pulse, 20 amp continuous. vtcs are better. Do your research first instead of promoting an efest rewrap.

 

[jpcwon]

35 amp pulse, 20 amp continuous. vtcs are better. Do your research first instead of promoting an efest rewrap.

+1.....the Efest "35 Amp" battery is, AFAIK, a re-wrapped LG HE2 with a 20A continuous amp limit....Efest is notorious for over-inflating their amp limit specs....

 

[stanthemanchan]

A 20A battery is good for down to 0.21 ohms @ 4.2 volts. It should be able to handle 0.3 ohms without any issue. At that resistance, it'll be pushing 14 amps on a full charge.