My First Rebuildable - Advice Please

[mikemichelle]

Hi guys

My current set-up is a Kanger EMOW on top of an eLeaf iStick 20w. I really like this set-up apart from the fact that the coils are so tiny and not easily rebuildable (for me). I quite like the size/dimensions of this set-up but really want a "proper" rebuildable with a single coil. I don't like large mods and am looking for something similar in size but probably a bit larger to what I have now. Any suggestions or advice will be gratefully received.

Thanks in advance.

ps I don't want a dripper (RDA)

[Richard46]

mikemichelle Just for starters and to bump your thread can I suggest that 22m is the smallest atty that is going to give you a relatively easy build deck?

At that size and single coil one of the doggy style RTAs might be a suggestion. Never used one myself.

At 24mm the Vandy Vape Berserker perhaps? Again I have no experience of these tanks but others on here may have and may have better suggestions.

[phtumshk]

Dec 30, 2017 14:18:29 GMT Richard46 said:

mikemichelle Just for starters and to bump your thread can I suggest that 22m is the smallest atty that is going to give you a relatively easy build deck?

At that size and single coil one of the doggy style RTAs might be a suggestion. Never used one myself.

At 24mm the Vandy Vape Berserker perhaps? Again I have no experience of these tanks but others on here may have and may have better suggestions.

Ive got a doggy and though not my choice for best RTA it is dirt cheap, very easy to build/wick, easy fill up able and is a really nice vape.
Definitely a contender.
FT_DOGGY

If you want a similar RTA to the doggy but a larger capacity and even easier to fill the digiflavour siren
Not tried the V2 but the V1 is very good.
DIGIFLAVOR_SIREN

EDIT: the DF siren might be a bit big for an istick.




Doggy looks proper dandy on it tho,

[mikemichelle]

Thanks for the replies guys. I'll check 'em out!

[decoy]

kayfun v3 is defo worth a look as its relatively easy to rebuild and only 19mm wide so can be used on some of the smaller batts

[mikemichelle]

Dec 30, 2017 15:48:31 GMT decoy said:

kayfun v3 is defo worth a look as its relatively easy to rebuild and only 19mm wide so can be used on some of the smaller batts

Thanks decoy that's the smaller, slimmer look I'm after. Just gone top of my list so far!

[Get Off My Cloud]

Kayfun V5 Mini clone. LINK
Foolproof to install coils and wick.
I would recommend using 26AWG Kanthal A1 for your coils as it's thick enough to be easy to work with but also thin enough to get the resistance you need with a reasonable number of wraps. LINK use the dropdown menu to select the correct gauge and spool size you want.
The minimum resistance coil the iStick 20W will fire is 1.0ohm, 8 or 9 wraps on a 2.5mm coiling rod should make a coil of 1.0ohm to 1.2ohm.

This video is for the full size version but it's identical to the mini the only difference is the mini is a little shorter, the build deck, airflow and everything else is the same.
If you don't want to watch the whole video skip to around 12.30 and you'll see how to install the coil and wick it.

[thebishman]

Ive got a mint kayfun 3 and 5 gathering dust as i only squonk these days. Shoot me a pm if you would like em for peanuts

[Richard46]

mikemichelle If you are going to be using Kanthal I have some lengths of 32AWG 28AWG and 26AWG for you to experiment with just PM me. I only use Stainless Steel now so it is going to waste.

[mikemichelle]

Dec 30, 2017 16:54:03 GMT Get Off My Cloud said:

Kayfun V5 Mini clone. LINK
Foolproof to install coils and wick.
I would recommend using 26AWG Kanthal A1 for your coils as it's thick enough to be easy to work with but also thin enough to get the resistance you need with a reasonable number of wraps. LINK use the dropdown menu to select the correct gauge and spool size you want.
The minimum resistance coil the iStick 20W will fire is 1.0ohm, 8 or 9 wraps on a 2.5mm coiling rod should make a coil of 1.0ohm to 1.2ohm.

This video is for the full size version but it's identical to the mini the only difference is the mini is a little shorter, the build deck, airflow and everything else is the same.
If you don't want to watch the whole video skip to around 12.30 and you'll see how to install the coil and wick it.

Thank you so much Get Off My Cloud that is really helpful!

[mikemichelle]

Dec 30, 2017 17:24:02 GMT Richard46 said:

mikemichelle If you are going to be using Kanthal I have some lengths of 32AWG 28AWG and 26AWG for you to experiment with just PM me. I only use Stainless Steel now so it is going to waste.

Thanks Richard46 but I already have got loads of wire and stuff. I'm only lacking the actual tank but thanks once again.

[mikemichelle]

Well, thanks to all the wonderful help on this forum I've got my order in for my tanks. However, I feel I need to upgrade my battery. Once again, any advice and recommendations would be very gratefully received. Thanks in advance. What's the next step up from my Eleaf iStick 20w?

[thebishman]

Dec 30, 2017 18:45:25 GMT mikemichelle said:

Well, thanks to all the wonderful help on this forum I've got my order in for my tanks. However, I feel I need to upgrade my battery. Once again, any advice and recommendations would be very gratefully received. Thanks in advance. What's the next step up from my Eleaf iStick 20w?

The eleaf pico is a great small mod. But it has the benefit of a replaceable battery unlike the istick. Can be picked up cheap enough

[Perpetua]

Dec 30, 2017 18:45:25 GMT mikemichelle said:

 What's the next step up from my Eleaf iStick 20w?

The iStick 30w still makes a good little back up mod:

www.fasttech.com/products/0/10011027/2305002-authentic-eleaf-istick-30w-2200mah-variable

Pico that Bish mentioned:

www.fasttech.com/products/0/10011027/4476100-authentic-eleaf-istick-pico-75w-tc-vw-apv-box-mod

iPower:

www.fasttech.com/products/0/10011027/5202901-authentic-eleaf-istick-power-80w-5000mah-tc-vw

[Get Off My Cloud]

Mod with built in battery if you prefer.
Has a 2500mAh battery inside so should give you very decent battery life between charges, the iStick 20W has a 2200mAh battery.
Aspire Zelos £29.99 link
Use code POTV15 at checkout for a 15% discount.