Uwell Crown Coils?

[Mike Abrams]

Very happy with the tank but i manage to burn the coils out in about a day or two. Smoking 70-85% VG on 0.5ohm 45W, well saturated before using it, always filling the tank when its half empty. Any ideas why? I've been having the same bad luck with kanger subtank as well, coils wouldn't last more than a day or two.

Installed my 0.25 ohm coil 2 days ago, used it sparingly since after ramping it up gradually. This afternoon, looking for a change of pace from my Herakles, I vaped on my Crown, took 3 or 4 medium sized hits at 65w, and the coil burned like no getout. I think I've had it with this tank, at least until I learn to build an RBA. About to try ordering a Herakles Plus, unless I should be convinced to go the TFV4 route? I'm no chain-vaper, but not a tootle-puffer either. My Kanger has been behaving lately. Had these issues when I got it in August, but maybe it was a bad batch of coils at that time, or maybe it's just that the new vertical 0.5 coils are a better design, not sure.

As for the Crown not getting much love on YouTube reviews, I can see why. I can't get anywhere above 70w with either SS coil without burning it out in a few days, or maybe 4-6 days if I'm really gentle, switching out the tank very often. Maybe those who like it all vape blueberry, yogurt, or fruit loops....... you know, the flavors I don't like. Anyway, I don't get the hype on this tank. If anyone wants an extra, I'd part with it for not much more than shipping costs, including a fair assortment of coils. Or, trade for something different, just to try it out.

 

[cjpeltz]

@Mike Abrams - I have two Crowns, love them. But I decided to try out the Herakles Plus. It hasn't arrived yet, but I am looking forward to trying it out. I did consider the TFV4, but I didn't care for the top fill design nor by the fact that it seemed to be a juice guzzler. Lots of positive reviews on the Herakles Plus, which is why I took a chance with it.

FWIW - I got mine from Vape NW - Herakles Plus Tank by Sense $29.95 - during the Black Friday sale, but even without a 20% discount, $30 is not a bad price for it.

 

[Phone Guy]

Installed my 0.25 ohm coil 2 days ago, used it sparingly since after ramping it up gradually. This afternoon, looking for a change of pace from my Herakles, I vaped on my Crown, took 3 or 4 medium sized hits at 65w, and the coil burned like no getout. I think I've had it with this tank, at least until I learn to build an RBA. About to try ordering a Herakles Plus, unless I should be convinced to go the TFV4 route? I'm no chain-vaper, but not a tootle-puffer either. My Kanger has been behaving lately. Had these issues when I got it in August, but maybe it was a bad batch of coils at that time, or maybe it's just that the new vertical 0.5 coils are a better design, not sure.

As for the Crown not getting much love on YouTube reviews, I can see why. I can't get anywhere above 70w with either SS coil without burning it out in a few days, or maybe 4-6 days if I'm really gentle, switching out the tank very often. Maybe those who like it all vape blueberry, yogurt, or fruit loops....... you know, the flavors I don't like. Anyway, I don't get the hype on this tank. If anyone wants an extra, I'd part with it for not much more than shipping costs, including a fair assortment of coils. Or, trade for something different, just to try it out.

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[kilobeep]

Regarding the coils and how *I* get the most life out of them. A few tips I've learned after having this tank awhile:

• Do NOT get liquid inside of the coils! Do not get overzealous with saturating the coils for a priming. Take your time and just soak the cotton from the outside liquid-feeds or the top of the coil head. If you over-saturate it from the top (of the coil head or even the tank itself and it runs down the center), twist a thin piece of tissue and run it down the middle of the coil and soak up some of the extra liquid. You can check to see if you over-saturated it by dry-pulling and checking for gurgles.
• Refill your tank *before* the liquid gets to or below the "crown". I don't know why that works becasue the fill holes are lower and it should be all good, but it does work wonders for me. My theory is that with vaping and the occasional tilting of the mod, some parts of the liquid-feed are not getting fed well enough during a pull. Dunno exactly though.
• When using the top-fill to refill (which I imagine EVERYONE does), try and stop your fill just shy of the of fill-slots. If you fill it too high and are touching the fill-slots, or even worse, above the slots, you'll get hella spit-back and it'll mess up the vape
• If you empty out a tank and even immediately refill it, do not vape it right away. Wait a minute or two and if you are using a regulated device, back it off the wattage for a *few* pulls (as low as 1/3 lower) before cranking it back up. But only for a few pulls is what I've found necessary if in a rush (but I prefer to take my time with it).
• If you use a regulated device and you start to get wonky hits (those hits where the coils sizzles after you hit it and tastes kinda burnt, back it off the wattage by about 1/3 and vape your way back up over the course of maybe half a tank). If the coil is *not* truly spent -- and you know it shouldn't be -- it will get its performance back.
• If your coil starts acting wonky, do not try and power your way through that. Essentially "re-prime it," but without the soaking of the cotton part.
• Breaking-in the coils is best at low wattages (of course), using short, hard-ish pulls. Do not take long drags even at lower wattages. These coils are great because with a little care, you can break them in successfully in about 5-10 minutes (or just about a 1/5 of a tank!!). Even with the .25Ω heads, I might begin at 25 watts and creep up 3-5 watts with about 3-5 quick pulls at each range until I get to my desired power. Though sometimes I really take my time breaking-in Crown heads because the vape is never actually nasty tasting (like a few other tanks).
• My biggest tip for getting extraordinarily good life out for the coils is, if you have a hard hitting mechanical mod (*not* a hybrid-style), use your Crown on that! I have a fantastic mechanical mod and my coils last 2x as long (at least). I think becasue the power being delivered to it backs off ever so slightly with each successive pull, it doesn't stress the coils out. Since my mech is so efficient (JKuro Mod), I barely notice any difference in vape (aside from the life of the coils) as I do vaping it at a mid-high range on a regulated device (~70 watts). If you like to blast the coils with 85+ watts, this won't work for you so much.
• If using a mech, I'd suggest breaking-in the coils when your battery is low.

p.s. If you disagree with anything I've said, we can agree to disagree. These tips I've learned are what have worked for me, saved me money and provided me with a much longer life of one coil. Hopefully this helps someone out there. Vape on. Vape well.

So True! I agree with all your points. There is a dude on you tube, who has a vid on breaking in these coils and his way over saturates them.
I use it mostly on temp control and I too, figured out if I drop the temp to around 400 when it acts "wonky" it gets all better.Also after filling it and even when I haven't used it in awhile and it seems to prevents that wonkiness.

 

[Stringplucker]

Is there another brand coil that will work with this tank? I'm interested in seeing if there's a titanium stock coil available to try. I'm not having much luck with wicking the RBA, and am not as fond with the flavor from Ni200, due to the nasty mouth I wake up with when vaping nickel. Thanks

 

[dwhoneil]

Iv heard of people having their coils lasting a month but i have found that mine generally dont last longer than a week. I generally vape at 60w using the 0.5 ohm coils. I always propperly prep the coils before vaping and never get dry hits from not filling up the tank. When i look at the coils that have a burnt taste the coils are usually black and the cotton is a dark brown colour. Is there a way of cleaning the coils to prolong life? Also was wondering whats better for coil life, long hits at lower wattages or higher wattage with shorter hits. I also usually change liquids without cleaning anything. Anyone else found this?

 

[kilobeep]

i picked up the Uwell Crown tank at a vape convention this weekend. The entire tank and 3 coils cost $20. They didn't have any coils at the time so I figured I'd get them later.

I just contacted the company I bought the tank from and they want $24 for 4 coils which seems kinda high to me.

Does anyone know of a supplier with a better price for these?

Thanks!

I got my Crown tank at ecig.com for about 20 bucks, they carry the coils for 7.99. Sometimes they are out of stock, but I found Vape Royalty to be next best at 9.99. They were both pretty quick at shipping.

 

[inspects]

UWell Crown Coil (4 Pack) - ecig.com | Electronic Cigarettes

Good price....bought a couple more tanks too...

 

[Scotticus93]

Iv heard of people having their coils lasting a month but i have found that mine generally dont last longer than a week. I generally vape at 60w using the 0.5 ohm coils. I always propperly prep the coils before vaping and never get dry hits from not filling up the tank. When i look at the coils that have a burnt taste the coils are usually black and the cotton is a dark brown colour. Is there a way of cleaning the coils to prolong life? Also was wondering whats better for coil life, long hits at lower wattages or higher wattage with shorter hits. I also usually change liquids without cleaning anything. Anyone else found this?

I found my first coil lasted 2 weeks. It was a .25 coil. Seem to work better than the 0.5 ohm. My new vaping technique is short pulls at higher wattage (usually 100 with the .25 coil). I expect to get two weeks out of this. Tho maybe 3 if I don't always use this tank everytime I vape. I've only dripped today.

 

[botibill]

101Vape.com has the heads for the Uwell crown tanks for 12.99 a four pack. thats where I get all of mine.

 

[Mowgli]

Crown coils at Vape Royalty 4/$9.99 - .25Ω in stock

 

[Roseyswine]

VapeRoyalty $8.99 for 4 pack Uwell Crown Tank Coil Heads 4 Pack