Cronus +Dark Horse

[supadupaman84]

I'm currently using a Cronus mechanical mod with the Dark Horse rda, I have 25 gauge kanthol, dual coil, about 5 wraps on each. I don't know what my ohms are because I don't have am ohm reader, I generally ask the guy at the shop what he suggests I run, and he told me 5 wraps. I'm not satisfied with the vapor it's producing tho, aND wondering if I should increase the wraps, but don't want it to be dangerous. I'm not very familiar with all the technical stuff, I've only been rebuilding for about a month now. Oh and I'm using 18650 batteries. Any info is appreciated, thanks

 

[vaperature]

I don't think increasing the wraps would make it any more dangerous. The more wraps, the higher the ohms.

 

[BigNasty]

What batteries 18650 just tell us 18650 tells us nothing.
Also what diameter are your coils?

 

[supadupaman84]

I have a few different ones, ones samsung, and I'm honestly not sure what the other 2 are 3mm coils

 

[madmonkey]

Hi, and welcome to Vaping Underground. I am glad you stopped by and hope you look around and like it here

There's a lot of scary in your statements. dual coil 5 wraps with a 3 mm diameter should be around .28 ohms with A1 Kanthal. I usually make a single parallel build (where both coils are wrapped together on the same side of the atty so it looks like a big single marco coil.)

The Dark Horse has several different airflow options...when you say you're not satisfied with the vapor what do you mean specifically? is it too hot? too cool? Not enough? not enough flavor? too much vapor? Need a little more info to help you out here bud.

Also, some might disagree with me but building without at least an ohm's checker is dangerous and not recommended ...I don't know how long you've been vaping but I knew the aprox. resistance of your build by just what you told me so far because I build simular coils. You need to get one, for safety's sake. Also, for safety's sake...you need to know what kind of batteries you're using...the brand name is a good start but Samsung makes several different kinds of 18650 batteries. Some like the 20R and the 25R are high drain IMR batteries which is what you need especially for builds down in the .2x range with their 22 and 20 amp continuous drain ratings...but Samsung also has batteries for sale in vape shops and online like their famous pink 26F which is only a 5 amp continous drain rated battery and is quite dangerous to use with a build with such low resistance...

I am more than happy to answer any question you have to the best of my ability or point you in the right direction of the answers you seek but basically battery safety knowledge and a knowing how to use an ohm's law calculator is pretty much required if you want to safely build RDA's and use them on mechs, which have no build in safety protection where as the regulated mods do. Mech mods are only as safe as the knowledge of one using them.

Tell me what's on your battery's, if they have any writing or what color they are and more about what you dislike about your vapor production and get an ohm's meter asap and we will get you vaping happy in no time at all...

There are many good ohm's law calculators you can download right on to your phone if you have an Android device, I am not sure about apple but I think they must have something simular. and here is a link to a simple ohm's law calculator you can use online.

http://thelocust.net/ohm/

 

[supadupaman84]

MadMonkey, you lost me when you started talking about the batteries. I have 3 at the moment, the Samsung one is light blue and says: inr18650-25r
Samsung sdi
2. 2ea3

the other 2 are green and say :

seus18650vice
t c5a1xwa26m

I plan on getting an ohm reader at some point, i usually just depended on the guys at my local shop for answers. I'm aware of the airflow options on the dark horse, Ive only had it for a few days tho, maybe I'm just still in the process of getting used to it compared to the nimbus I had. Also the battery I was using when I made my initial post was very weak as in to the point of needing to be charged, I just didn't realize it at the time...rookie mistake I know. I guess I just need to learn more and not depend on the guys at the shop as much

 

[madmonkey]

Yes, it is a good idea to study up and learn this stuff for yourself. I am sorry if I confused you about the batteries but that just kinda reenforces my point of needing to learn about them. Your Samsung battery is a 18650-25R. That is a good battery for using in a mech. It has a 20 amp continuous drain rating which is good for mech mod's and RDA's

The other 2 batteries if I am reading the serial number you typed in right (the spaces between the letters and numbers are important,) are sony batteries that have only a 10 amp continuous drain limit and really shouldn't be used for builds lower than .5. they have a pulse rating of 20 amps I think, but I am not sure and that's how you're able to use them with you're current build but it is not ideal. If they're the ones I am thinking of they also have a very short runtime, it's only like 1300 or 1500 mah. I would seriously invest it some more batteries like the Samsung one you have and would read up on batteries a bit. I would also plan on getting an ohm's reader sooner than later...

Not telling you what to do, just offering some advice with concern for your overall safety and well being. Right now you've got a low sub ohm build on an atty you're not familiar with and batteries that may not be safe for the build you're using them with. Proceed carefully my friend.

 

[supadupaman84]

Yes, it is a good idea to study up and learn this stuff for yourself. I am sorry if I confused you about the batteries but that just kinda reenforces my point of needing to learn about them. Your Samsung battery is a 18650-25R. That is a good battery for using in a mech. It has a 20 amp continuous drain rating which is good for mech mod's and RDA's

The other 2 batteries if I am reading the serial number you typed in right (the spaces between the letters and numbers are important,) are sony batteries that have only a 10 amp continuous drain limit and really shouldn't be used for builds lower than .5. they have a pulse rating of 20 amps I think, but I am not sure and that's how you're able to use them with you're current build but it is not ideal. If they're the ones I am thinking of they also have a very short runtime, it's only like 1300 or 1500 mah. I would seriously invest it some more batteries like the Samsung one you have and would read up on batteries a bit. I would also plan on getting an ohm's reader sooner than later...

Not telling you what to do, just offering some advice with concern for your overall safety and well being. Right now you've got a low sub ohm build on an atty you're not familiar with and batteries that may not be safe for the build you're using them with. Proceed carefully my friend.