Replacement Coil Question

[jUsoNeaZn]

So I ordered a Halo Triton device but did not order and coil replacements off of them. I posted a thread before and found out that any "T2 coil" will be able to fit into my Triton when I need to replace the coil. I did some looking around and saw some price variance, don't know if quality of coil is a factor or something else, as well as a voltage I think and a resistance level (what are these by the way?)

So in looking to buy replacement coils, what should I look for other than it being a T2 type? What is this voltage mean? higher vapor production and hotter vapor as well? Also, what does the resistance have to do with? Pro/cons?

The Halo site offered 5 coils for 12.99 I believe, while other sites offered them for as low as 3.99 for 5. Would the Halo ones just be of higher quality and therefore the much greater price? I have heard of double and quad wicks, but do now really know what to shop for in replacement coils, since I have never gone down this road.

Duration would be my most important attribute, given they are cost effective of course, but I would rather pay 8$ for a coil that will last a month than 5$ for a coil that will last me 2 weeks.....given identical vaping variables.

 

[machinestatic]

My recommendation if you must buy the coils somewhere else is to make sure that (A) they say they are "genuine Kanger" and (B) they have long wicks. This combination will get you something like what Halo offers. If it doesn't say it's Kanger on the other websites, you may end up with clones which could very well die a LOT faster than Halo's coils.

As for the resistance... what Triton batteries are you using, the regular ones that came in the kit? Or do you have a VV (variable voltage) Triton?

To answer your question directly, the lower the resistance (ohm), the warmer the vapor will be. For example, the Halo Triton Tank comes with a 2.2-2.4 ohm coil in it. So if you bought coils that had a lower number (like 1.8 ohm), they'd have a lower resistance, and when vaping on a standard Triton battery the watts would be higher... thus, the vapor would be hotter. This gives you more throat hit and more vapor, but less subtleties in the flavor and shorter battery life.

I'd play it safe and get Kanger coils with long wicks at 2.2 ohm. Or go with the convenience of getting everything at a one stop shop (with rewards points!) and buy Halo's coils.

 

[GreenLeaf]

Coils/wicks and ejuice are the expendables, and the life blood of the system.

Those coils from another vendor will work, though some on here have reported that the Halo coils ($12.50 for 5) are of higher quality. Their lifespan is heavily dependent on the type of you ejuice you use, dark and heavy tends to leave more impurities and "gunk" up a coil quicker, while the lighter, clear juices can go quite a bit longer without needing a cleaning or replacement of the wicks and sub-subsequently the coil.

Voltage is what the battery supplies. This is regulated on a standard Triton, and adjustable on a Variable Voltage (spinner). Higher or lower resistance ohm's refers to how much the coil is heated. Lower ohm's, the hotter. Higher ohm's, the cooler.

There is a comfortable middle ground between complementary volts and ohms that you are going to have to discover. This is strictly personal preference, though I have found the higher ohm coils last a bit longer, and produce comparable vapor production, and better flavor (though this can be contested, and is heavily dependent on the ejuice and your tongue.)

 

[DaveOno]

You can get lots of "advice" on other parts of the ecf forum. But you have landed in the right place.

You will have to buy Halos and the other coils and compare them. I have only used and can only recommend Halo coils. I have had no problems with them, and they are lasting a long time. I haven't tried the "Kanger T2 coils". I have heard mixed results.

and I mean a long time. Like 5 or 6 months. My beloved Belgian Cocoa requires a new pristine coil. I seem only to break out a new coil for Belgian. I can't seem to clean a coil well enough for BC, I can always detect the old flavor. Yet, no other juice do I have this problem. (And yea, it's prolly just my taste on this...)

Yes, it depends on the juice, how hot you vape it, and how often you clean it, and how well you clean it.

The clearer juices, the cooler vape (lower voltage or higher resistance), frequent cleanings all vastly extend coil life.

btw, the code for 10% off Halo juices (not hardware or coils) is...

ECFTEN2014

Try both coils and see how they work for YOU!

 

[DaveOno]

Voltage is what the battery supplies. This is regulated on a standard Triton, and adjustable on a Variable Voltage (spinner). Higher or lower resistance ohm's refers to how much the coil is heated. Lower ohm's, the hotter. Higher ohm's, the cooler.

Just to clarify, standard Triton batteries (and all G6 batteries) are not regulated. The voltage decreases through the discharge cycle. Roughly 4.1v fresh off the charger, 4.0 fading to 3.8 through most of the discharge, with a fall off to 3.6 or so, when the light starts blinking to recharge.

The adjustable Variable Volt (spinners) are voltage regulated, as they will provide the voltage set throughout the discharge.

 

[GreenLeaf]

Just to clarify, standard Triton batteries (and all G6 batteries) are not regulated. The voltage decreases through the discharge cycle. Roughly 4.1v fresh off the charger, 4.0 fading to 3.8 through most of the discharge, with a fall off to 3.6 or so, when the light starts blinking to recharge.

The adjustable Variable Volt (spinners) are voltage regulated, as they will provide the voltage set throughout the discharge.

Dave, brother, you know that was a typo.

 

[DaveOno]

Dave, brother, you know that was a typo.

Ah, Ok, these damn keyboards!!!

And I like your 'spanation on volts and ohms. So much info for the new ones to learn!

I remember learning the tech issues in smoking, how to "pack" a new pack, and... I guess that was it. Oh, and zippo opening and lighting tricks.

Funny, I just stopped carrying my zippo about 2 months ago. Habits take a while to change...

 

[GreenLeaf]

Ah, Ok, these damn keyboards!!!

And I like your 'spanation on volts and ohms. So much info for the new ones to learn!

I remember learning the tech issues in smoking, how to "pack" a new pack, and... I guess that was it. Oh, and zippo opening and lighting tricks.

Funny, I just stopped carrying my zippo about 2 months ago. Habits take a while to change...

Ain't the keyboards fault.

Back when I picked up the nasty smoking habbit, I was "packing" cigs upside down, slamming the bottom of the box into my fist, LOL!

Turning a regular lighter into a "crack lighter" (with the huge flame) used to be the coolest trick around.

Crazy how time flies.