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L_Diddy
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Apr 30, 2015
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Regarding the blowing up and overheating,
I purchased my iStick 30W just less than a month ago from a reputable online retailer so I am certain I have an authentic version. Here are my observations:
1) I wanted to test its limit so I built a .4 ohm dual coil (the lowest allowed for this mod) on an RDA. When I cranked it to 30w, running around 3.5V and 9 AMPs (OHM's law), it got very hot very fast and ran for about 3 seconds before it cut itself off and automatically lowered the power down to 15 watts. Not hot to the point where I couldn't hold on to it but warm enough to tell that the battery is being pushed to its limits. My guess is that the built in battery is generic and rated < 10 AMPs, contrary to the popular commercial ones available right now by Sony, Samsung, Efest, LG, etc... Also it seems that there is some internal temperature sensor that will cut off the device and lower the power setting should it overheat.
2) On a different build, I was able to hold down the fire button for 10 seconds before it cuts itself off with the message "10s limit exceeded" or something in that extent. Another safety feature I presume.
3) I use it with a subtank mini with OCC coils rated for .5 ohms @ 25 watts all day before recharging and it fires like a champ.
Do I leave it overnight to charge? Yes! These safety features have convinced me to do so.
Am I telling you this device is 100% safe? No! I haven't owned it very long yet nor would I ever make that claim. There is always an inherent risk using high powered devices.
It is possible that there is an older batch without these features and I might have the updated version since there are unofficial rumors that the overheating/blowing up issues have been fixed. The eLeaf website does not explicitly list these internal protections in their product page so it may be something they recently implemented to address this issue.
There are also a lot of iStick clones available in the market and some of them may be misrepresented as authentic. Make sure you are buying from a reputable retailer. From my experience with cheap chinese clones, if they are gonna cheap out on anything then it will be the battery.
Happy vaping!!!
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Apr 30, 2015
DShmd989
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May 11, 2015
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L_DiddyThe issue is the 50w not the 30w. A lot of people were impressed with how well put together the 30w was so they bought the 50w figuring it would have the same degree of workmanship and safety devices. They were wrong.
May 11, 2015
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