I went from Kanthal & Nichrome80 --> Stainless Steel --> Titanium.
Stainless Steel was a nice upgrade from Kanthal when it came out, I use it in my RDA builds for my flavor testing now since Kanthal just gives off this un wanted taste to me now.
It would be amazing if Yihi or Evolv released a chip that the user could manually set the temperature coefficient. This would allow us to take into account the parallel combination formula C1C2/C1+C2 when using our dual coil setups in TC mode. All these TC mods on the market currently only take into account a SINGLE coil coefficient, which result in incorrect temperature readings when using a dual coil because the coefficient is set for a single coil. Also to my point here, one could use practically any coil in TC (not that you’d want to), but the option would be there.
I know the DNA200 is out by Evolv, but unless your into buying $150+ mods or building your own, there is no other option yet. I wouldn’t mind paying say $70-80 for a mod that has some ground breaking technology in it.
I would recommend the IPV4s. IMO it’s one of the best to use for TC, with Ti support built in. The IPV3 Li run identical to the 4s with more watts. But I don’t think you would need them.
so in regards to using the ipv4s in TC with Ti, is it difficult? is it similar to the one you did for Kellyjo? is it something i need to be walked through? i know these arent questions you can answer, i’m just voicing my questions audibly/textually…
i guess what i’m saying/asking is:
what steps do i need to go through? does this unit need firmware upgrades? i tried the Ti TC once before, but i KNOW i botched it, so i would sincerely appreciate a walk through/checklist…
i honestly am not even sure of the things to ask for, as i am smart enough to know that there things that i dont know that i dont know…
so on that note, i ask that you are thorough on your instructions and i will execute them as soon as i get home…AND: i will remember to wash my Ti before i begin AND i will set my resistance, lol…
thanks, brother, i look forward to this
It’s very simple… build a coil, set your resistance and vape. Adjust the temperature to what suits you best.
The IPV4S is ready straight out the box. Make sure you read your operator manual on how to set TC and you’ll do fine. I got to get some sleep. 12 hr shift. I’ll check back later to see how it’s going.
thanks, brother
i’ll do it as soon as i get home…i’ll even do it on the same dripper i used the other day…
rest well and i’ll make sure to post a report
I think there are 3-4 different topics covering how different users approach TC. This is the way that I use TC. Btw, I use a IPV4S primarily so I figured you can relate.
Snow wolf does not detect Ti wire, Smok m80 is out as well, Sigelei, IDK…
I vote for the IPV4s, why, I got one and love it. It detects Ti, not too awfully hard to use, and it’s a beast when it comes to battery power. I imagine the IPV3 li is good too but being I do not own one, I can not recommend…
I’m using 24 gauge Ti but I’m sorry, I do not remember how many wraps…
I’m on it…as soon as I get home, I’m setting up the Ti with TC and mixing up a few recipes while tugging on the TC as I wait for my Queen to get home…
With you guys’ support I can’t go wrong…I say that because I didn’t do things right the first time and ended up with a nasty taste in my mouth and the feeling of dread(that’s on me, no worries, guys)
Thanks for your continued support!
OK, gentlemen, I have done the deed(s)…
I followed the guidelines
I washed the wire, or should I say, I wiped down the 26g Ti wire from spider silk with rubbing alcohol and a lot of dark substance was left behind on the paper towel I used…no clue what that was…(isn’t spider silk supposed to be prewashed?)
I then built the coils, mounted them and then set the resistance…I proceeded to wick and then vape on said coils…flavor is, of course, increbible…now to find out if a strange flavor develops in my mouth…
Thanks to everyone who guided me through the proper steps…
I’m gonna make some juice now…
Here’s a update. From what I have been reading Ti wire will work with any application, for instance your husband’s Sigelei 30w, but the coils must be spaced. My coils are not and even though it appears it works in TC mode, certainly seems as though it does not when not in TC mode. Remember I was getting .1 ohm readings and Low Resistance protection kick in. Soooo, Ti should work if spaced, give it a try…
Thanks as always @ringling. I will give it a try this weekend. I just rebuilt his subtank but the resistance has gone way up for some reason and he can only use it at like 9 W, it has kanthal in it. I tried to put TI in my new TFV4. I have the single RBA deck and I can’t get one of the screws out to release my coil. I am scared to death I am going to strip it. Any tricks for getting this screw out?
Honestly this has not happened to me. The only thing I can think of is maybe running it under very hot water and then put it in the freezer for about 30 seconds or so. Being the screw is smaller than the base I’m thinking that maybe the screw will contract faster and thus loosening the screw a bit. It’s logical, but untested,
Ah, glad I spotted you mentioning the leaking on the RBA section of your Crown tank… I noticed that there are TWO O-rings on the RBA section of the Crown tank. One of them fell off when it arrived and I first opened it. Do you have two O-rings on your Crown RBA coil? Maybe that’s the problem causing your leaking. I haven’t tried the RBA coil on my Crown yet. Did you notice that it doesn’t screw in? It just goes into the slots? Are your slots in right?
Other than that… Because I’m a talker and I must get in on you guy’s conversation…LOL. I have a questions please… What box mod should I buy that will support Temp Control and Titanium and Stainless Steel wire? Also… Well another question… What Dripper has a huge deck and best flavor so I can do some of these crazy large builds you guys are doing? I’m horrible about taking photos when I should but… this morning I made a coil for my Fogger (and it fits) that is shaped like a vertical clover with 4 leaves and 4 wraps on each leaf. I used a Darice jewelry wire jig called a Link: http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=darice+thing-a-ma+jig&id=23A7AC4AC6DF35BCC390B76E919A7F489C1C97A4&FORM=IQFRBA It is Nicrome 28g. Ya because it is a vertical coil, there’s a lead going from the top along the side to the screw but it doesn’t touch. Came out as .3 ohms like I like it. I put two strips of cotton in it. Cool. Up one bunch of the clovers and down the other side and right to the juice wells and repeated to fill other 2 clover petals. Ok… I’m going to juice it up now… Hang on. Yummy, yummy 32 watts with Third World Custard. I’ll do it again and take a photo. I’ve never seen anything like it. Did it. Been wanting to make something unusual and good and I thought I’d try to replicate the TFV4. This has 4 coils but it’s all one wire. What do you think? Update a minute later… THIS is the best flavor I have ever got out of my Fogger!!! Rip trippers said the shorter the distance from the juice to your mouth the better. I figured vertical is best. Put this together and WAM!
My Experience with Titanium wire on the IPV4s mod.
I picked up an IPV4s ($60 on Gearbest). In regular power mode using kanthal it was perfect, but in temp control mode it was terrible, a really weak vape and it didn’t seem to matter what temp I set, the vape felt anemic. It wasn’t my builds which were solid, I also tried ni200 pre-built coils in a subtank mini, still no dice, I got the same weak vape. I had given up on temp control, but came back to it later for another try. Dual coil build using 24 awg titanium wire (0.5mm), 8 wraps per coil on a 3mm drill bit ohm out @ 0.18 on a Velocity dripper. I tested the resistance off the mod with an ohmeter, then made sure that the same resistance was locked-in on the mod at room temp. BINGO it works! The vape is warm & flavorful with lots of vapor production, titanium wire is easy to work with, a little more springy than kanthal but the big difference is it never dry hits, even when the wick is bone dry. I’m a convert. As for the IPV4s, no issues whatsoever using this mod in temp control mode.
I charged my 25R’s all 4 that I’ve bought solely for this device. A1/A2 and B1/B2 they will be in rotation in the device and they will also switch sled positions after every charge and use.
So anyway.
I’ve rebuilt my TFV4 TF-R1 with a spaced 6 wrap 3mm 26gTi build.
So far I’ve ran about 2ml of juice through the coil and HOLY FCKING SHT @Pro_Vapes you were totally right!!!
Titanium rocks!!
I used some cleaning wet wipes on the wire and then some IPA to thoroughly clean the wire. @Whiterose0818 the amount of crap that came off this wire was insane.
The build got wicked and juiced and fired a little to help it bed in. Then I left it to settle for 20mins before reattaching it to the IPV4/S 0.378ohms resistance locked.
70joules and 500F is just magnificent.
Thanks again @Pro_Vapes you are certainly right once again.
@jondamon bows down to your knowledge of taste and vape apparel.
Here’s a little pic of my now ADV setup (pre the Ti build)
Every time I prep my Ti-wire I am thinking this. I just rebuilt my Lemo 2 (it is actually excellent with Ti-wire!) - and wet a paper towel with vodka, then cleaned the hell out of it, and the paper was completely black where the wire had touched. It’s crazy. And then when you fire that build up… Ah, the taste. So great!
