Istick Pico

eddy18 · Feb 13, 2017

Hi im new to this and got my device two days ago. Im using the extra coil that came with the kit i think its the 0.5. my device is always set to 30w on 0.5ohm and 3.4 volts. At times the tank gets really hot. My liquids are 0ml nicotine. Can anybody tell me if theres anything to worry about with the tank area getting hot. Ive got the melo 3 tank.

Whiskey · Feb 13, 2017

Not sure what tank you are using, but maybe want to lower the wattage a little. That should help with the tank getting hot.

eddy18 · Feb 13, 2017

Im using the melo 3 tank.

Whiskey · Feb 13, 2017

The coils should say right on them the wattage to use?

eddy18 · Feb 13, 2017

Havent checked that. Still new to all this dont know everything yet. But ill check that out. Thanks.

Whiskey · Feb 13, 2017

eddy18 said:
Havent checked that. Still new to all this dont know everything yet. But ill check that out. Thanks.

Welcome to VU :wave:

Raymcconn · Feb 13, 2017

I cant remember if those coils have the recommended wattage on them, and that tank is at home. How ever I do know 30w should be no problem. Check your air flow. I am sure you will get it figured out before I get home tonight. If not I will check mine.

freemind · Feb 13, 2017

I'm sure it will get warm, if you are chain vaping.

Besides, the Melo is a MTL tank, so you lack a lot of airflow to cool off the coils with it. I don't think their is anything to worry about.

MannyScoot · Mar 4, 2017

Those Pico's are magical.....

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Angrygod50 · Mar 4, 2017

I'd never call my Melo III a MTL tank but yes any tank will get warm I wouldn't say hot though. Do you have the air flow opened up, that will keep the coil cooler. You got a coil at a few hundred degrees and the heat has to go some place. Try the Aspire EVO clapton's for the best flavor and clouds in my opinion.

Welcome to the VU.

EDIT: Just noticed how old this thread is.

Angrygod50 · Mar 4, 2017

MannyScoot said:
Those Pico's are magical.....
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I was wondering how you fit that tank on it but then I noticed the battery cover not on...sneaky.

Jokehboy · Mar 5, 2017

I just got the istick with mello mini tank and put ibreathe medium tobacco in it and it keeps coming out airflow control vent I used the o.3 coil that came with it and I believe I broke it thinking there was a seal damaged now I am using the 0.5 coil and it's still leaking can anybody ideas am I using wrong liquid it was all I could get

Angrygod50 · Mar 5, 2017

Jokehboy said:
I just got the istick with mello mini tank and put ibreathe medium tobacco in it and it keeps coming out airflow control vent I used the o.3 coil that came with it and I believe I broke it thinking there was a seal damaged now I am using the 0.5 coil and it's still leaking can anybody ideas am I using wrong liquid it was all I could get

Make sure the top is tight. When mine came it was screwed together so tight that there is a groove pressed into the top seal. I needed to tighten the top a lot at first to keep it from leaking. After a short while it got better and no leaks but I still make sure it's nice and tight.

Jokehboy · Mar 5, 2017

Thanks for that will give it a try I've not been looking at the top seal it was needing tightened embarrassing!!

wally · Mar 5, 2017

Jokehboy said:
I just got the istick with mello mini tank and put ibreathe medium tobacco in it and it keeps coming out airflow control vent I used the o.3 coil that came with it and I believe I broke it thinking there was a seal damaged now I am using the 0.5 coil and it's still leaking can anybody ideas am I using wrong liquid it was all

Look at the base of the coil where the threads are there should be a small rubber o ring to seal the coil to the tank

Jokehboy · Mar 5, 2017

Thanks I've been reading about this all day I only bought yesterday because I wanted to get a bit more serious about the vaping my head is actually sore firstly I spent hours trying to get a decent starter mod and now trying to fix the leak issue

Jokehboy · Mar 5, 2017

Oh and what coils should I get for this

Angrygod50 · Mar 5, 2017

I love the Aspire EVO Clapton coils.
More ideas; http://vapingunderground.com/threads/aspire-atlantis-coil-fits.110143/

Jokehboy · Mar 5, 2017

Do I get 0.3 or 0.5

Jokehboy · Mar 5, 2017

Angrygod50 said:
I love the Aspire EVO Clapton coils.
More ideas; http://vapingunderground.com/threads/aspire-atlantis-coil-fits.110143/

0.3 or 0.5

Cosmic_Glaze · Mar 5, 2017

eddy18 said:
Hi im new to this and got my device two days ago. Im using the extra coil that came with the kit i think its the 0.5. my device is always set to 30w on 0.5ohm and 3.4 volts. At times the tank gets really hot. My liquids are 0ml nicotine. Can anybody tell me if theres anything to worry about with the tank area getting hot. Ive got the melo 3 tank.

I had one and 30 watts is fine on either coil that comes with the tank...like others have said above, open the air flow, and your prob, chain Vaping will heat it up..

Cosmic_Glaze · Mar 5, 2017

eddy18 said:
Hi im new to this and got my device two days ago. Im using the extra coil that came with the kit i think its the 0.5. my device is always set to 30w on 0.5ohm and 3.4 volts. At times the tank gets really hot. My liquids are 0ml nicotine. Can anybody tell me if theres anything to worry about with the tank area getting hot. Ive got the melo 3 tank.

Actually the numbers you provided don't add up... .5 ohms, 3.4 volts =23 watts. / and .3 ohm, 3.4 volts =38 watts
So the numbers you posted are wrong or the mod is reading something wrong....

Jokehboy · Mar 5, 2017

Cosmic_Glaze said:
Actually the numbers you provided don't add up... .5 ohms, 3.4 volts =23 watts. / and .3 ohm, 3.4 volts =38 watts
So the numbers you posted are wrong or the mod is reading something wrong....

I think your replying to the wrong person

Angrygod50 · Mar 5, 2017

Jokehboy said:
0.3 or 0.5

The EVO's are 0.4 and 0.5 I use both. The 0.4 has a bit more air flow the 0.5 a bit more flavor but there very close and I like them both.

wally · Mar 5, 2017

The melo tanks are very good tanks and most people say they use the eleaf brand because they consider them being the best coils. I build my own so I'm not sure but I have used them without any problems.

Cosmic_Glaze · Mar 5, 2017

Jokehboy said:
I think your replying to the wrong person

Read his post the numbers don't add up correctly if you put it in a ohms calculator

Angrygod50 · Mar 5, 2017

Jokehboy said:
I think your replying to the wrong person

I think he's replying to the OP but there both wrong thinking Ohm's law directly applies to a regulated mod. It doesn't.
I gotta run but good luck sorting things out and happy vaping.

Cosmic_Glaze · Mar 5, 2017

Angrygod50 said:
I think he's replying to the OP but there both wrong thinking Ohm's law directly applies to a regulated mod. It doesn't.
I gotta run but good luck sorting things out and happy vaping.

eddy18 said:
Hi im new to this and got my device two days ago. Im using the extra coil that came with the kit i think its the 0.5. my device is always set to 30w on 0.5ohm and 3.4 volts. At times the tank gets really hot. My liquids are 0ml nicotine. Can anybody tell me if theres anything to worry about with the tank area getting hot. Ive got the melo 3 tank.

Ohms law does apply... and this is my point.. .5 ohms at 30 watts does not equal 3.4 volts like he posted... it is 3.87 on any of my 3 Picos and other of my mods and on a ohms/volts/watts calculator..... not gonna argue about it. The tank on this mod is a melo 3.

Cosmic_Glaze · Mar 5, 2017

Hope that helps. Later.

Jokehboy · Mar 5, 2017

Angrygod50 said:
The EVO's are 0.4 and 0.5 I use both. The 0.4 has a bit more air flow the 0.5 a bit more flavor but there very close and I like them both.

Ordered thanks so much for your help

Jokehboy · Mar 6, 2017

Don't believe it after all this hassle turns out that the seal on lid pre-installed was in the wrong way!! Happy days!!

Jokehboy · Mar 6, 2017

Angrygod50 said:
Make sure the top is tight. When mine came it was screwed together so tight that there is a groove pressed into the top seal. I needed to tighten the top a lot at first to keep it from leaking. After a short while it got better and no leaks but I still make sure it's nice and tight.

The seal was installed wrong unbelievable

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