cany Posted April 4, 2015 Share Posted April 4, 2015 Ok last night at the vape shop I picked up a Eleaf MELO. Why Im still not sure but my i23 batt says it works to0.3 ohms and for some strange I wanted a sub ohm tank (new toy). The tank is 0.5 ohm and needs a 20-30 watt batt to work. My i23 is 23 watt. My question is do I need to start off @20watts to use the tank?.. PS, heres the tank. http://www.eleafworld.com/product/detail.php/melo-atomizer.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tam Posted April 4, 2015 Share Posted April 4, 2015 (edited) The rule of thumb for any tank, any atomizer, any coil is to start low. Vape. If it doesn't do it for you, turn it up a little, vape. Continue until you get a slight burnt or harsh taste. Back it down just a bit. That will be your sweet spot for that juice and that atomizer. It doesn't matter if it's a stock coil or one you built yourself. Stay safe and meter your coils before putting it on your battery. Oh, and when you're using a sub-ohm coil, you might want to use a juice that's low in nic. Many people prefer 3 - 6 mg depending on the resistance of your coil. Edited April 4, 2015 by Tam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cany Posted April 4, 2015 Author Share Posted April 4, 2015 (edited) Thanks Tam I dont have a meter and if I did I have no idea how to meter a coil................ Why would I need to meter a stock coil??. If it vapes good at sat 12 watts whats the purpose of it needing a 20-30 watt batt Edited April 4, 2015 by cany Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iQuit Posted April 4, 2015 Share Posted April 4, 2015 Thanks Tam I dont have a meter and if I did I have no idea how to meter a coil................ Why would I need to meter a stock coil??. If it vapes good at sat 12 watts whats the purpose of it needing a 20-30 watt batt Ohm meters are very simple to use. Just screw in your atomizer, turn it on and it will read your Ohm. VT has one under accessories for reference. Why would you need one? Coil resistance change the longer you use them. It is good to have one handy. But for manufactured subtank coils, most likely you change them sooner because they get clogged up way before the coil resistance starts dancing. At least it is in my experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tam Posted April 4, 2015 Share Posted April 4, 2015 iQuit makes some points that I would. Also, stock coils may or may not be at the resistance that they say they are. For example, I've metered what was supposed to be 1.8 ohm stock coils and have them read 1.6 ohm, 1.9 ohm, 2.0 ohm and in one instance, it read 2.4 ohm. When you're sub-ohming, the accuracy of the resistance becomes more important for safety's sake. Don't just blindly trust that what you buy is what you're getting. The ohm meter that iQuit recommended is very simple to use and inexpensive. Not all coils require low volts/watts. That's why they make batteries and mods to be able to handle whatever you put on there... within reason. Just because you use 12 watts on this set up doesn't mean the next best thing will only use that much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cany Posted April 4, 2015 Author Share Posted April 4, 2015 So now I gotta be nervous about using this sub ohm tank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tam Posted April 4, 2015 Share Posted April 4, 2015 You don't have to be nervous, just play it safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cany Posted April 4, 2015 Author Share Posted April 4, 2015 Maybe Ill just put it on a shelf ant look at it every so often lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tam Posted April 4, 2015 Share Posted April 4, 2015 No reason not to use it, it's probably a very good tank. Just use common sense and caution. Every atomizer and battery we use has the potential to go sideways if it's not used properly. Exercise a reasonable amount of caution and safety procedures and you should be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cany Posted April 4, 2015 Author Share Posted April 4, 2015 No reason not to use it, it's probably a very good tank. Just use common sense and caution. Every atomizer and battery we use has the potential to go sideways if it's not used properly. Exercise a reasonable amount of caution and safety procedures and you should be fine. What caution /safety procedures/common sense/caution should I be using besides checking ohms Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tam Posted April 4, 2015 Share Posted April 4, 2015 That would be about it for this one since you're using a regulated device. Don't try to push it beyond its capabilities. If in doubt of the coil, throw in a different one. See? Pretty simple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cany Posted April 4, 2015 Author Share Posted April 4, 2015 Got ya Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EverPresentNoob Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 I have a elo tank as well. I love it. MOst days I have to flip a coin to decide which to take to work my Melo or my SubTank Mini... the coils that came with it and the 5 pack I purchased as replacements all read right at .5ohms for me. I normally hit it from 15 to 25 watts on my Sigelei 30w. Your device will fire it just fine. Before I bought my own meter I took coils into my local show and asked them if they could check the ohms for me. friendly shop paired with me buying juice, mods, wire etc... from them and they didnt mind in the slightest. Enjoy your Melo, its a great tank with good flavor and vapor production and damned good airflow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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