Hey guys! Ok, so I'm in a bit of a pickle here. A few weeks back I bought my second-ever setup: a Kangertech 60W Topbox Nano TC. My first setup was an eLeaf iStick 30W with an Aspire Nautilus Mini tank, which was fine (I really liked it), but it was starting to die, so I knew I had to replace it. I came across a killer deal for the Topbox Nano (I think it was around $35 Canadian?), so I decided to give it a try, rather than buying straight-up replacements of my original gear.
I wasn't too thrilled about the idea of working with batteries that I had to charge externally, but I decided to do some research on safe battery handling, and I dove right in. I think I was just so floored by the good deal on the Topbox that I couldn't pass it up! (...and the fact that it's metallic lilac *might* have had a bit of an influence on me as well.
lol)
But NOW...*sigh*...now I have bones to pick. I have a 1.5 ohm SSOCC coil in it, and usually have it set anywhere between 14W and 16W. The batteries only seem to last me around 4 to 6 hours before I have to throw them back on the charger (Nitecore Intellicharger new i2). I charge them to full capacity, and then drain them down to almost dead, without ever actually letting them die while in use - is that a bad thing? Should I be using them til "death"?
Also, it goes through e-liquid insanely fast, I find. On my old setup, set between 11W and 13W a 10 ml bottle would last me 2 days, but now I'm going through a whole bottle a day most days. I make my own liquid, consistently each time, so I know that's probably not playing a factor in the increased usage I'm seeing.
Lastly, the Topbox has changed the way I vape: I was always a mouth to lung hitter, and now I seem to have to use the DL approach, otherwise I don't feel like I'm getting a hit off the thing, if that makes sense. When I take a draw, it feels as if there's too much resistance, even with the airflow wide open. I mostly end up feeling like I'm hauling on air, even though it does produce pretty decent amounts of vapor.
Ugh. I just don't know what to do. Has anyone else had a similar experience with the Topbox Nano, as far as liquid consumption and battery drain go? Or airflow? Should I go back to a battery-housed unit? Should I run back to Aspire's welcoming arms? lol
Comments/advice welcome.
Ideally, I'd love a battery-housed unit that only needs charging once a day or every other day, and has a decent tank capacity, with adjustable airflow and wattage. Suggestions if you happen to have a fave like this...?
I wasn't too thrilled about the idea of working with batteries that I had to charge externally, but I decided to do some research on safe battery handling, and I dove right in. I think I was just so floored by the good deal on the Topbox that I couldn't pass it up! (...and the fact that it's metallic lilac *might* have had a bit of an influence on me as well.
lol)But NOW...*sigh*...now I have bones to pick. I have a 1.5 ohm SSOCC coil in it, and usually have it set anywhere between 14W and 16W. The batteries only seem to last me around 4 to 6 hours before I have to throw them back on the charger (Nitecore Intellicharger new i2). I charge them to full capacity, and then drain them down to almost dead, without ever actually letting them die while in use - is that a bad thing? Should I be using them til "death"?
Also, it goes through e-liquid insanely fast, I find. On my old setup, set between 11W and 13W a 10 ml bottle would last me 2 days, but now I'm going through a whole bottle a day most days. I make my own liquid, consistently each time, so I know that's probably not playing a factor in the increased usage I'm seeing.
Lastly, the Topbox has changed the way I vape: I was always a mouth to lung hitter, and now I seem to have to use the DL approach, otherwise I don't feel like I'm getting a hit off the thing, if that makes sense. When I take a draw, it feels as if there's too much resistance, even with the airflow wide open. I mostly end up feeling like I'm hauling on air, even though it does produce pretty decent amounts of vapor.
Ugh. I just don't know what to do. Has anyone else had a similar experience with the Topbox Nano, as far as liquid consumption and battery drain go? Or airflow? Should I go back to a battery-housed unit? Should I run back to Aspire's welcoming arms? lol
Comments/advice welcome.
Ideally, I'd love a battery-housed unit that only needs charging once a day or every other day, and has a decent tank capacity, with adjustable airflow and wattage. Suggestions if you happen to have a fave like this...?
lol
