Just got my first 26650 mech / also first stacked tube. Help me not die!

[HoserBGood]

Title says it all! I just made a big ol’ gear trade and among other things, I recieved the Vapor Giant XL v.5 mod & tank. It’s a freaking monster and a little intimidating, so I’m looking for some pointers on how to build this beast? Single mode and stacked if possible , Thanks!!!

Edit: forgot to mention, as of now, the only 26650’s I have are a new pair of Vapcell G53’s I just picked up. Hopefully they are decent?

 

[gopher_byrd]

Ohm's law is your friend. E(volts)/I(amps)=R(resistance)

The Vapecel's you got are rated at 20 amps. Using in stacked mode (series) the output voltage would 8.4V so the minimum resistance coils you should use are 0.42 ohms. I would advise higher to be safe.

Single mode the voltage would be 4.2V and the current remains 20 amps. So 4.2/20=0.21, 0.21 ohms coils are the minimum you should use. Again, higher to be safer.

https://www.steam-engine.org/ is a good site for figuring out coils.

 

[HoserBGood]

Ohm's law is your friend. E(volts)/I(amps)=R(resistance)

The Vapecel's you got are rated at 20 amps. Using in stacked mode (series) the output voltage would 8.4V so the minimum resistance coils you should use are 0.42 ohms. I would advise higher to be safe.

Single mode the voltage would be 4.2V and the current remains 20 amps. So 4.2/20=0.21, 0.21 ohms coils are the minimum you should use. Again, higher to be safer.

https://www.steam-engine.org/ is a good site for figuring out coils.

Much appreciated Sir!! I’m pleased to report that I took your advice and built the VG tank out to almost dead on .5 ohm, and it’s been lovely in all its giant stacked glory! Out of curiosity, if I were to order another set of 26650’s , what would you recommend? Cheers

 

[gopher_byrd]

26650s are not a common size and I don't have any 26650 devices. Vapecel batteries work well for me. I would snag some now while you still can.

 

[gopher_byrd]

Much appreciated Sir!! I’m pleased to report that I took your advice and built the VG tank out to almost dead on .5 ohm, and it’s been lovely in all its giant stacked glory! Out of curiosity, if I were to order another set of 26650’s , what would you recommend? Cheers

BTW pics or it didn't happen...

 

[snake94115]

i agree with everything gopher said especially that last bit.
btw i have an old 26650 battery but can't for the life of me remember what mod i was using it in.
yes the joys of getting old and liking bourbon way too much.