Eleaf iStick (availability, reviews etc.)

accaguest · 27-02-2015 2:16am

Tablet won't let me multiqutoe for some reason.

@Ezra

Charging devices like the iStick with a phone charger i think is fine - the smarter devices will only draw the current they need - but simple egos should be charged with plugs rated at .5amps, just for peace of mind. Somebody may correct me on that though.

@TheCageyOne

Busardo's reviews are so thorough though that they stand the test of time amazingly. I can look at ones from a year agp and nothing new, usually, comes out about the device. In an industry that moves so fast I'd hate to see him change.
He's dragging his heels though not emphasizing how far American devices are falling behind/losing ground imo.He 's probably doing it out of genuine decency but they might need a kick up the arse as well. Be very interesting to see what the DNA 40 review comes out like, yihi might have their own temp chip outby then and they seem to always hit it first time.
Evolv are getting a lot of slack from the big reviewers so far and all the traditional big American companoes surely must be struggling. A 20watt provari that goes to .7 ohms for $250. That's a declining market surely.

I'm going to watch more of this bogan fella now. Yin and yang.

Thecageyone · 27-02-2015 1:26pm

The oddest review on it I saw was from Todd, the Scottish bloke in the shed

He was almost lost for words in the end, trying to find something to nit-pick about it. I think it's the first time I've seen a vid of his where there wasn't one moan! And he says, these i-sticks are exactly what the market needs right now. They're solid, reliable, neat, safe and cheap! Like you say, gear like this could be a good kick up the hole for other manufacturers.

Todd ecigreviews on the iStick 50w

RIchieNouveau · 27-02-2015 1:37pm

ezra_pound wrote: »

Vaping my new 30w and I love it!

Just quick check:

I can use a mobile phone charger for this right? As in its not going to surge the flux capacitor.

You have to ram your gigahertz first or you could damage your oven. :pac:

iSticks support 1A charging, it'll say on the plug what Amps it puts out. So a .500A charger will charge it half as fast as a 1A charger. They don't explicitly say that using plugs above 1A is dangerous or safe on the eleaf site. I've used my Galaxy S5 charger which is 2A with no problems. The standard iPhone charger for the iPhone 4 is 1A, the iPad 2 charger is like 2.15 or something, just to give you an idea of the various amps that different devices chargers will come with.

Thecageyone · 27-02-2015 2:01pm

I've tried mine with the ipad mini charger and all seemed fine

But, mostly hooking it up to the laptop and pass through vaping while it charges away. 3 days now and it's still full batt just doing that here and there.

kingtiger · 27-02-2015 2:07pm

bought a 20w one during the week, best purchase for me ever, small \ nice read out display \ battery lasted three days

if you are looking for a new battery get this immediately, you wont be disappointed

t0mm13b · 04-03-2015 12:45pm

Ooops, dropped my nautilus mini aspire one, and yeah, it cracked very easily...

oh, if you happen to drop it and it shatters, be careful picking up the shards, they cut like f**k ...

bit annoyed with myself...

Thecageyone · 04-03-2015 1:05pm

Broke my Nautilus tank twice to date. Both time on the Vamo, that old habit of leaving it standing up on wobbly tables

I bought replacement glass both times, if it breaks agin F it ... I'll be buying something cheaper

Didihno · 04-03-2015 2:38pm

Both of you, instead of buying replacement glass sections, I highly recommend the metal type, gives a lot more protection if you're a clutz (like me). There is glass still inside the metal, so it can still be broken if its a hefty bang, but for simple knock overs its great. I've knocked mine over several times, no bother.

t0mm13b · 04-03-2015 3:00pm

Didihno wrote: »

Both of you, instead of buying replacement glass sections, I highly recommend the metal type, gives a lot more protection if you're a clutz (like me). There is glass still inside the metal, so it can still be broken if its a hefty bang, but for simple knock overs its great. I've knocked mine over several times, no bother.

What what you recommend, as in the case of iStick 20?

Oh, I learnt of this - which I did not know about, (left with 28quid out of pocket, yeah, bought another!

), for the standard nautilus aspire (not the mini version), the glass part can be bought for 13quid, but they did not have one for the mini...

raging me am...

nuttyboy79 · 04-03-2015 4:11pm

t0mm13b wrote: »

What what you recommend, as in the case of iStick 20?

Oh, I learnt of this - which I did not know about, (left with 28quid out of pocket, yeah, bought another! ), for the standard nautilus aspire (not the mini version), the glass part can be bought for 13quid, but they did not have one for the mini...

raging me am...

http://www.e-smokeireland.eu/product-p/mininautsteel.htm

Thecageyone · 04-03-2015 4:36pm

Yeah, should have got that really. First time mine broke the replacement glass was only €7, on sale. Second time it was €10 - I'm not spending anymore on the Nautilus, got an atlantis too - at least that came with spare glass!

J Mysterio · 04-03-2015 4:45pm

Why dont they just develop a pyrex casing?

moleyv · 04-03-2015 8:26pm

+1 on the metal cased tank. they also don't seem to get stupid tight to open. I had to bust a glass one open with a screwdriver the other day. but I had a spare glass tank anyway. I never tighten them too much but they seem to tighten themselves.

I couldn't even open the glass one other day with pliers. Took a few hits to break. seemed fairly strong to me. I can open the metal one by hand without fail.

54kroc · 04-03-2015 11:02pm

I'd recommend the dick and balls tank for the mini.

Allan45121 · 04-03-2015 11:09pm

54kroc wrote: »

I'd recommend the dick and balls tank for the mini.

Yeah it was a toss off... Sorry a toss up between the penis tank and the hollow-out one, the hollow out one was hard to see your juice level, but the dick and balls one looked.. Like a dick and balls.

J Mysterio · 04-03-2015 11:21pm

They made a cock up in the design of that one.

noelyf · 05-03-2015 12:06am

Wonder if the juice level decreases in the cold?

Didihno · 05-03-2015 10:32am

Those ones tend not to work so well after a few pints though.
You can tell it wants to but it just can't. Allegedly.

kingtiger · 09-03-2015 12:19pm

does anyone know if the Aspire Atlantis sub-ohm tank work with the eLeaf 20w?

Thanks

noelyf · 09-03-2015 12:22pm

25w and upwards is best. Some say 30w plus as a minimum

nuttyboy79 · 09-03-2015 1:13pm

kingtiger wrote: »

does anyone know if the Aspire Atlantis sub-ohm tank work with the eLeaf 20w?

Thanks

It wont work with the stock 0.5 ohm coil the 20w iStick will only work with coils above 1 ohm. You could use the rebuildable section and build a coil above 1 ohm.

jousting with chairs · 09-03-2015 1:18pm

AFAIK there isn't a rebuildable base for the Atlantis but I saw 1.2 ohm coils somewhere.

If you're looking at sub-ohm tanks the Delta 2 or sub-tank have much better flavour the the Atlantis.

kingtiger · 09-03-2015 1:19pm

nuttyboy79 wrote: »

It wont work with the stock 0.5 ohm coil the 20w iStick will only work with coils above 1 ohm. You could use the rebuildable section and build a coil above 1 ohm.

thanks but I was thinking of upgrading my old Kanger Aerotank to a Kanger Subtank or a Aspire Atlantis

dunno yet though in two minds about what to purchase

nuttyboy79 · 09-03-2015 1:28pm

Both wont work with the iStick of the 2 the Kanger one comes with a rebuildable section that you can make your own coils and then it will work. If you are stuck on getting either of the 2 clearos with out getting into rebuilding you're going to have to look at the 30w or 50w iStick. But if you are going to rebuild just get a kayfun it's a piece of pi55 to build and will work with your 20w iStick once you stay above the 1 ohm mark.

youdipstick · 09-03-2015 1:32pm

kingtiger wrote: »

thanks but I was thinking of upgrading my old Kanger Aerotank to a Kanger Subtank or a Aspire Atlantis

dunno yet though in two minds about what to purchase

It's nice to have both,Atlantis cost me another 11euro to upgrade to a bigger tank.
The Subtank is the way to go,it has everything a vaper needs & no extra money to fork out.

EGriff · 09-03-2015 1:41pm

They make 1.2 Ohm coils for the subtank don't they? They should work ok on a 20W iStick.

kingtiger · 09-03-2015 1:42pm

grand thanks lads, so its looking like the Subtank and an eLeaf 30w

don't know if I would have a patience or dexterity to rebuild coils though

youdipstick · 09-03-2015 2:14pm

kingtiger wrote: »

grand thanks lads, so its looking like the Subtank and an eLeaf 30w

don't know if I would have a patience or dexterity to rebuild coils though

:D:D you will,eventually...

You might as well pay a little extra for the istick 50,the battery is a 4400Mah & better than the 30w.

You had better hurry up & buy this before the next verion comes out

:D:D

kingtiger · 09-03-2015 2:28pm

One more question lads before I purchase

what strength juice should I going for on a sub ohm tank? is 18mg too strong?

EGriff · 09-03-2015 2:33pm

kingtiger wrote: »

One more question lads before I purchase

what strength juice should I going for a sub ohm tank? is 18mg too strong?

Way too strong, 6mg would be ok or even 3mg if you can get it.

RIchieNouveau · 09-03-2015 2:44pm

kingtiger wrote: »

grand thanks lads, so its looking like the Subtank and an eLeaf 30w

don't know if I would have a patience or dexterity to rebuild coils though

I can build them on a kayfun. Let's just say, if I can build one, anyone can...

My granny won't get out the good crockery when I visit

Thecageyone · 09-03-2015 7:03pm

I use 12mg regularly, but when I bought the Atlantis I got some 6mg, and even that gives a powerful kick on certain juices. I'd suggest trying that out, 18mg in a sub ohm tank is going to explode your throat and lung! :O

Dubba · 10-03-2015 10:03am

The threads went in my iStick 20w after about 3 months of use. I thought it was ready for the bin, but watched this video where he suggests using a piece of cardboard as a temporary fix and it work really well.

I'm hoping I can use the iStick Bending Adapter, as a permanent solution. Anyone else had their threads go and fix it?

Dubba · 10-03-2015 10:52am

Update:

Instead of buying the istick bending adapter, I used a beauty ring I had lying around and wrapped the male connector with a small piece of duck tape. It work perfectly, tight connection and I can add and remove tanks.

Any one know if its safe or not to have duck tape so close to the connection?

youdipstick · 10-03-2015 12:11pm

Dubba wrote: »

Update:

Instead of buying the istick bending adapter, I used a beauty ring I had lying around and wrapped the male connector with a small piece of duck tape. It work perfectly, tight connection and I can add and remove tanks.

Any one know if its safe or not to have duck tape so close to the connection?

I would do some roasties & cabbage to go with it

:D:D

Dubba · 10-03-2015 12:24pm

Haha. I like this quote - "If it can't be fixed with d̶u̶c̶k̶ duct tape, then you're not using enough" .

J Mysterio · 10-03-2015 1:48pm

I can confirm the bending adapter does not work as a fix for fecked threads.

Interesting with the duct tape. I had used a piece of kanthal as a temp solution but it wore down my threads a bit more even.

Dubba · 10-03-2015 2:57pm

Cheers J Mysterio, saves me buying the bending adapter that wont work.

Duct tape solution didn't turn out well - when warmed up in my pocket the glue melted and it came off. I've gone back to the cardboard strip, which is working well, so far.

This is a comment in the video I posted earlier... might be a solution - "I would also suggest using PTFE tape on the male connector if you're looking for a more permanent solution ."

Didihno · 11-03-2015 10:38am

I wonder could you take it apart and replace the 510 with one of the smaller Fat Daddy ones?

CourierCollie · 02-05-2015 5:05pm

Dubba wrote: »

The threads went in my iStick 20w after about 3 months of use. I thought it was ready for the bin, but watched this video where he suggests using a piece of cardboard as a temporary fix and it work really well.

I'm hoping I can use the iStick Bending Adapter, as a permanent solution. Anyone else had their threads go and fix it?

J Mysterio wrote: »

I can confirm the bending adapter does not work as a fix for fecked threads.

Interesting with the duct tape. I had used a piece of kanthal as a temp solution but it wore down my threads a bit more even.

I suddenly had problems with the threading on my istick, after 4 months usage. Got that bending adapter during the week, and it's now working perfectly.

Glebee · 02-05-2015 7:03pm

CourierCollie wrote: »

I suddenly had problems with the threading on my istick, after 4 months usage. Got that bending adapter during the week, and it's now working perfectly.

Mine is acting up as well, plumbers tape not working well and I find the card board trick works best to secure in a beauty ring and the swap out the tank when needed. Was going to pick up a bending adapotor but does that need to screw in as well or click in??? If its screw in it probally wont work..

J Mysterio · 02-05-2015 7:17pm

Glebee wrote: »

Mine is acting up as well, plumbers tape not working well and I find the card board trick works best to secure in a beauty ring and the swap out the tank when needed. Was going to pick up a bending adapotor but does that need to screw in as well or click in??? If its screw in it probally wont work..

It needs to screw in, so didnt work for me. Once your threads are gone, they're gone.

youngblood · 05-10-2015 2:30pm

Previous poster just confirmed my suspicions,
Obviously nothing can be done with eleaf once threads are gone

Needed a new battery, got the bridge thing this time
FIngers crossed

NegativeCreep · 05-10-2015 7:30pm

Anyone ever drop the original istick in water? I dropped it in a hot tub a few months ago and it's been dead ever since. Just wondering if there's anything I can do. Probably not.

youngblood · 05-10-2015 8:27pm

Glebee wrote: »

Mine is acting up as well, plumbers tape not working well and I find the card board trick works best to secure in a beauty ring and the swap out the tank when needed. Was going to pick up a bending adapotor but does that need to screw in as well or click in??? If its screw in it probally wont work..

Would sugru work?
The end would be permanently attached though and would involve a lot of upside down screwing (dirty I know)

youdipstick · 06-10-2015 9:05am

NegativeCreep wrote: »

Anyone ever drop the original istick in water? I dropped it in a hot tub a few months ago and it's been dead ever since. Just wondering if there's anything I can do. Probably not.

:D:D the next one you get,teach it to swim

:D:D

Sorry for laughing but that statement was so funny...LOL

Didihno · 06-10-2015 12:27pm

youngblood wrote: »

Would sugru work?
The end would be permanently attached though and would involve a lot of upside down screwing (dirty I know)

I was thinking that you could in theory solder the supplied adapter into the iStick threaded socket leaving an admittedly ugly (for recessed devices) but permanent connection.
Otherwise its a bigger job but total replacement of the 510 with a fat daddy low profile 510 could work, but for you'd want to be a competent solderer and be able to use some toher basic tools (threading tap).

Eleaf iStick (availability, reviews etc.)

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