Question about coil resistance for Triton tanks

[DocTonyNYC]

Hello everyone.

This might be a stupid question, but is there a way to easily determine the resistance (ohms) of the replacement coils for the Triton tanks after (obviously) they have been taken out of the box? Is there a marking on them that I just can't see? I've been trying to keep notes on which coils I've put in which tanks, but my system just doesn't seem to be working (it falls apart when I clean several tanks at the same time).

I also use both the Kanger ProTank II and the mini version on my eGo Twist. For those who aren't familiar with them, they come in a box with two coil heads--one 1.8ohm and one 2.4ohm. I've been mystified about how to figure out which one is which until about an hour ago I stepped into some bright light and put my reading glasses on. They're marked! So, one mystery solved. This led me to take a close look at my Triton coil heads--and I have a lot more of them. I just can't find any indication. Am I missing something?

Thanks in advance for your help!

 

[BigBen2k]

No; they're not marked (sadly).

There's no easy solution to this. You can't use a marker, tape, or file notches on them, because you risk contaminating the e-liquid. Best I can think of, is using colored silicone bands on each coil, at the base.

I only use 2.2-2.4 coils, so I don't have to deal with this problem

 

[DocTonyNYC]

Thanks. Obviously, I'm going to need to figure out a better system for keeping them organized.

I appreciate the response!

Added after some additional thought:

I had a "ta da" moment as I was replacing the coil on one my tanks tonight which will help, but not completely solve, my problem. I've been tossing the silicone condom (I don't know what else to call it) that new coils are packed in, but I realized that I can use them to store coils that I've cleaned. I used a Sharpie to carefully write the ohms on condom; at least then I know what I'm picking up. Of course, this is assuming that I don't mix everything up when I am cleaning them in the first place. At any rate, I thought that I would post this in the hopes that it will help someone else.

 

[JohnnyDill]

You can always test them with a VOM {volt ohm meter} and verify the resistance that way, if they get mixed up. I only use the stock resistance coils so they are all the same in my vape-box.

 

[DaveOno]

You can always test them with a VOM {volt ohm meter} and verify the resistance that way, if they get mixed up. I only use the stock resistance coils so they are all the same in my vape-box.

You can score a cheap (and I mean cheap) multi meter at our friends at Harbor Freight. You can also monitor the voltage drop of the bats. (IIRC, 4.2 off the charger, 3.7 after like 6 hours)

Make sure you test them out of the package, as the meter might show a different resistance, but there will be a difference between the different coils (low med high)

And why not trim about a quarter inch from one of the wicks? Not the whole thing, but one of the 3 little strands. I don't think that would affect performance, and you'd know the trimmed ones are high, the ones with equal lengths are medium.

Personally, I'll file a mark where the condom will cover it. (wow, condoms to cover stuff, what a concept!!)

(Different colored condoms I guess are way in the future...)

 

[BigBen2k]

As long as one of the wicks is long, it works just fine.

I recently got Kanger original coils, with short wicks, and replaced the top (flavor) wick with a long one (from a dead coil) and it behaves exactly the same, allowing me to vape all the juice from a tank just as easily.

 

[DocTonyNYC]

Thanks, everyone, for the very helpful suggestions. I was really not having any problems until I picked up the a couple of the packs of high resistance coils for the VV Triton. I love the VV, but I can see myself frying coils very easily if I'm not paying attention. I think the trimming suggestion is brilliant--and not much effort involved (which I like!).

 

[DaveOno]

Thanks, everyone, for the very helpful suggestions. I was really not having any problems until I picked up the a couple of the packs of high resistance coils for the VV Triton. I love the VV, but I can see myself frying coils very easily if I'm not paying attention. I think the trimming suggestion is brilliant--and not much effort involved (which I like!).

Cool. Just be sure you trim the "bottom" wick, the one attached. (Cause the other wick could fall out)

I think everyone should have a volt/ohm meter. I'm testing AA, AAA and 9v batteries all the time. I use the ohm part to check for shorts or open connections (where there is a break) in the car, my guitar cables. I have had at least one in my tools for 40 years.

disclaimer: Of course, everyone, stay away from AC plugs, switches outlets, 110v or 220v with a multi tester unless you have been trained and know what you are doing!! Having body parts vaporize is not the goal here.