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Can my Triton mini use higher ohm coils?

krikey

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So I'm a complete newb. I just got back into vaping and bought a Aspire Odyssey Mini Starter Kit.

This is the tank it came with:
http://www.aspirecig.com/products/triton/triton214.html

After reading about ohms I realized I want to try some coils with higher ohms ( 2.4-2.8). I have a sneaky suspicion my tank won't support anything over 1.8. So I thought I'd come on here and ask to make sure.

If my tank doesn't support the higher ohm coils, can someone recommend some top of the line tanks that do?
 

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The only one I can think of is kanger toptank mini with the mini rba. Build your own coil to whatever resistance you want. Or maybe aspire makes 2.2 ohm coils that will fit.
Now, what were you reading about ohms and what was the result you wanted to get?
 

eSMOKA

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I could be wrong, but I have never seen a modern tank (meaning any tank made late 2015 or later) that has coil heads available in that resistance range. 1.8 ohm is the highest you'll see for most modern tanks and most don't even go that high (1.2-1.5 ohms is more common). In fact, the original Aspire Nautilus and Nautilus mini tanks don't even have coils above 1.8 ohms, if I'm not mistaken.

If you want to vape above 2 ohms these days, you'll either have to buy older style tanks/clearomizers that are usually made of plastic and are usually disposable and taste like crap or vape on a cigalike from a convenience store which taste like crap.

The only other option would be to use a rebuildable tank (RTA) so you can make your own coils so you can build whatever resistance you want.

If you're not into building your own coils, then just stick with the 1.8 ohms and turn the wattage/voltage down on your box mod.

But before anyone can point in the right direction, I guess we need to know what you mean when you say

After reading about ohms I realized I want to try some coils with higher ohms ( 2.4-2.8)

What exactly did you read about resistance that makes you think you want or need to move from 1.8 ohms to 2.4+?
 

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I have the Triton Mini. 1.8ohm is the highest they make for it, I believe.
That's what I found too on their website. Guess we need to wait for OP to reply why he wants 2.4 ohm. Only way I can see to reach that is a custom coil on a tank with a rebuildable atomizer such as an RBA Mini.

@krikey Welcome to VU. Since you are a total noob, I just want to mention. We only actually recommend 3 brands of batteries. Samsung, Sony, LG and... panosonic in a pinch. Don't waste your money on those Aspire batteries. They are dangerous. Here is why... the Aspire 2600 is stated as being an 18650 20A 2500mah battery. However, when actually tested by THE expert in vaping batteries, Mooch, they failed. His tests determined they were only a 15A battery, and at 20A damage occurred. At 20A the temperature ran high as compared to other 20A batteries. At 25A they rose sharply into dangerous temperatures. In short.. they use cheap, mis-labeled rewrapped batteries and then LIE about the specs. The Mods and Atomizers may be good, but the batteries fall far short for safe vaping.

Never by "branded" batteries. They are just re-wrapped factory 2nds or cheap cells. Samsung, Sony and LG ONLY puts their NAME on fully tested and fully passed cells. Which, is why we use them. :)

Long and short of it.. If I put those Aspire 2600 (which they rate at 20A) in my mechanical mod, it would blow up in my face. I use Samsung 25R, which actually ARE 20A and have a very slow heating internal chemistry.Moochs Battery Tests.jpeg

Here is a chart of Moochs tests of various brands. The green column is the actual CDR as tested by mooch.

You might have to save the image to your computer. I couldn't make it any larger. Or maybe enlarge the page.
 
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Yes, CTRL + Mouse Wheel will enlarge the page and image.
 

Artemis

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So I'm a complete newb. I just got back into vaping and bought a Aspire Odyssey Mini Starter Kit.

This is the tank it came with:
http://www.aspirecig.com/products/triton/triton214.html

After reading about ohms I realized I want to try some coils with higher ohms ( 2.4-2.8). I have a sneaky suspicion my tank won't support anything over 1.8. So I thought I'd come on here and ask to make sure.

If my tank doesn't support the higher ohm coils, can someone recommend some top of the line tanks that do?
The Triton mini will accept Aspire Nautilus coils. 1.8ohms is the highest.
Innokin makes a i sub coil 2.0 is the highest I have seen at this time. I personally tried the 2.0 coils in a I sub when it was released. I didn't care for the i sub. I happen to love the Nautilus. I have a triton mini but don't care for it either. I recently purchased the Aspire Nautius 2 tank and love it.
 

krikey

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Thanks for all the replies. I had googled information on omhs and had stumbled across this site:

http://www.discountvapers.com/what-ohms-should-i-choose/


The author of that article seems to be basically saying that, for most people "2.4-2.8" is the sweet spot and is considered 'standard'. He also mentioned that the higher ohms run cooler, use less juice, have better flavor, and don't burn out as quick.

As you probably can imagine after reading all that, I wanted to try this 'sweet spot' of 2.4-2.8 that he was speaking of.

gbalkam: wow, thanks so much for adding that little detail about the batteries..I was actually about to replace my battery for this thing with an aspire battery. When I bought my setup from a nearby vape shop, the vape guy first put in a battery that wouldn't charge well and then swapped it out for another one. He had basically given me the battery for free...but I dont know wtf the quality is. It could be a cheap pos for all I know heh.


The Triton mini will accept Aspire Nautilus coils. 1.8ohms is the highest.
Innokin makes a i sub coil 2.0 is the highest I have seen at this time. I personally tried the 2.0 coils in a I sub when it was released. I didn't care for the i sub. I happen to love the Nautilus. I have a triton mini but don't care for it either. I recently purchased the Aspire Nautius 2 tank and love it.

Probably a dumb question but just thought I'd verify. Would the Aspire Nautilus 2 tank fit on my mod?
 

eSMOKA

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That article was written back in the day when 2.0 ohms vaping was considered "low resistance vaping" - aside from mechanical mod vapers. It's largely outdated. Believe me, 2.4-2.8 ohms is no where near a "sweet spot" anymore for most smokers getting into vaping.

My guess is that it was written back in 2013 or 2014, which is a long time ago in the vape world. Vaping equipment really started to change quickly and vastly after that.

Yes, the Aspire Nautilus 2 tank will fit your mod because it is a 510 threaded tank. Almost any tank out today will fit your mod. And it doesn't have to be made by aspire. Any tank with a 510 thread will work. But there is no need to get a nautilus 2 unless you just want another tank. It won't allow you to vape any higher than 1.8 ohms.
 
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Artemis

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I'm glad you came to VU. The article is one vendors opinion from years ago. We have a MTL (mouth to lung) thread here. Some of those guys are really knowledgeable and I'm sure you will end up spending $$$ if you dare to read.

The triton 2 mini will perform just as good as the Nautilus/Nautilus 2. I just had a problem with leakage and gave up.(I think my tank was defective). It did taste the same as the Nautilus. IDK if you would be gaining anything by buying a aspire nautilus 2 if you like you triton mini tank. Try a triton 2 mini coil They have the clapton 1..8ohm coils

http://vapingunderground.com/threads/next-generation-mtl-tanks-part-2.245308/
 

krikey

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Great info, thanks. To be honest I'm really enjoying the setup I have. Much better than what I'm remember vaping was like (couple years ago). I just thought maybe I was missing out by not having the higher ohms. Since I'm not really having any problems, I think I'll just stay with this setup for now. A friend of mine uses a IJOY limitless II and builds his own coils. He seems to be happy so I'll probably dabble in that setup next. However like I said this is good for now.
 

eSMOKA

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Your friend should be able to help you out a lot. Just remember that vaping is very personal and what is one person's "sweet spot" is another person's bad vape. It's like food. I might like anchovies, but you might find them totally inedible.
 

krikey

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yeah that makes sense. thank you very much. glad to be apart of this very informative community =D
 

krikey

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Try a triton 2 mini coil They have the clapton 1..8ohm coils

Thank you so much for the coil recommendation. I was looking for some good quality coils. Quick question though. From my understanding these are kanthal coils. When I put in a new coil it asks me do I want Ka Ni or Ti..I get that I select Ka however the next question asks me if I want bypass or reg. From what I have read online I want VW mode. Is that the same as Reg? And is reg considered temperature control?

Also do you happen to know the max wattage I would use with those coils? I currently use 11 watts, as I've read 11-13 watts are good numbers to not go over.
 
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Artemis

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Quick question. From my understanding these are kanthal coils. When I put in a new coil it asks me do I want Ka Ni or Ti..I get that I select Ka however the next question asks me if I want bypass or reg. From what I have read online I want VW mode. Is that the same as Reg? And is reg considered temperature control?

Also do you happen to know the max wattage I would use with those coils? I currently use 11 watts, as I've read 11-13 watts are good numbers to not go over.
Ka-Kanthal Your right on the VW mode is regular. TI is considered temperature control. I use my coils higher than recommended due to the fact I make my own eliquid and it vapes smoother than store bought. I usually vape lately at 19-20 Watts. I have seen a few differences on recommendation from vendors on these coils.
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13-16 from Aspire.
 

krikey

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Awesome thanks for clarifying. Those coils will be my next buy. From the reviews people seem to love it with the triton mini. Stoked =D
 

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I just read that page. I'm glad it was several years old, although I couldn't find an actual date in the source code. That info may have been correct years ago, but now it is down right dangerous. Today, with the high drain 20 to 30A batteries we use (and the brands we recommend due to reliability and safety) heating issues on premade atomizer coils isn't really an issue. Unless you are using low quality cells.

For example, on a recommended 20A battery, I know you can build as low as 0.21 ohms and be in the "safe" discharge zone. Which is a 20A draw on a 20A battery. No build is 100% safe of course, but you reduce risks as much as possible. Now as you can see, 0.22 ohm is much lower than 3.0 ohms. Most regulated mods today will not even go higher than 3.0 ohms (or lower that 0.10 ohm) as defined by the IC board in the regulated mod. (not to be confused with hybrid and non-hybrid mechanical mods, which are advanced user mods)

The guy is correct in one thing. It is about what YOU like. For flavor on factory coils, I have found 0.50 to be very good. (for a factory coil that is) and 0.30 even better. Heat you adjust with wattage and airflow. Mostly, we just say start low, work up. Low power, low air, adjust up until you hit your sweet spot.

One more factor, is that the coil build is more important than the ohms. Using factory coils as an example, clapton coils give better flavor than a straight single wire coil, because they trap more juice. Straight coils produce more cloud, because they burn juice faster.

There is more, but I'll leave off here. This is the basics.

*** The CDR (constant discharge rate) is the number of amps, tested at the factory, that a battery can be discharged at, without heating the cell and without damaging the battery *** We only recommend Samsung, Sony, LG as the factory do valid tests and give accurate results.

With todays regulated vaping mods, the IC board regulates amps, voltage, etc so it isn't as much a factor. As I said, most regulated mods will accept coils as low as 0.10 ohm safely, as the IC board "regulates" the amps and wattage calculations and adjusts accordingly.

I just wanted to add a bit on battery safety as the guy who wrote that page mentioned it. Regardless of what kind of mod you use, new user mods or advanced or expert mods, battery safety is the number 1 factor considered. This prevents incidents like you see in the news casts about vaping mods blowing up from happening. As much as some people want to blame vaping, the simple fact is, a blown up battery is 100% the result of user error.
 

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gbalkam: thanks for the battery information. Do you mind recommending me a good safe battery for my setup please? Money is not an issue. I just want the safest.

Currently I charge my setup by just plugging it in through usb attached to an old ipad adapter....i hope that's not dangerous. I saw on a youtube video where this woman had said she charges her battery separately in a charging station because she said it was safer (or thought it maybe safer). She really didn't elaborate.

Do you recommend a charging station as well and if so which would be the best for someone like me? My setup lasts me the whole day so I have no need to swap out for another battery. I just charge it at night when I sleep.
 

krikey

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I mispoke the 1.8 coils are Clapton as you mentioned. Got confused and said Kanthal.

EDIT: oh crap I think i looked even more noobish...Clapton are Kanthal aren't they lol
 

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After reading about ohms I realized I want to try some coils with higher ohms ( 2.4-2.8).

Why do you need/want the resistance to be so high? You'd need to find coils made with 34g wire and would have to vape it under 3 watts
 

krikey

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Why do you need/want the resistance to be so high? You'd need to find coils made with 34g wire and would have to vape it under 3 watts

My second post in this thread explained how I stumbled across this site:

http://www.discountvapers.com/what-ohms-should-i-choose/

In the article, the author explained how '2.4-2.8' was the sweet spot for most vapers. Come to find out from the people that posted in this thread that it was an old article hence the article writer's outdated viewpoint.
 

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I mispoke the 1.8 coils are Clapton as you mentioned. Got confused and said Kanthal.

EDIT: oh crap I think i looked even more noobish...Clapton are Kanthal aren't they lol
The Triton mini 2 Clapton coils are kanthal and can be used in VW mode/normal vaping.
Here is a copy/paste in regards to the Clapton coils
http://www.aspirecig.com/products/triton/triton238.html
• 1.8 ohms Clapton coils (Rated for 13–16 watts). With a kanthal base wire and a kanthal wrap these coils provide more surface area compared to standard coil designs. This results in greater vapor production which gives a noticeable increase in flavor.

P.S. If you want a link(s) to where I purchase my coils from just message me. I don't want to pimp places but I have about 3 vendors I use. You should be able to pick up for less than 10 bucks. One place is 11.
 
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gbalkam: thanks for the battery information. Do you mind recommending me a good safe battery for my setup please? Money is not an issue. I just want the safest.

Currently I charge my setup by just plugging it in through usb attached to an old ipad adapter....i hope that's not dangerous. I saw on a youtube video where this woman had said she charges her battery separately in a charging station because she said it was safer (or thought it maybe safer). She really didn't elaborate.

Do you recommend a charging station as well and if so which would be the best for someone like me? My setup lasts me the whole day so I have no need to swap out for another battery. I just charge it at night when I sleep.

Well.. the ones I recommend are Samsung 25Rs ( 18650-20A-2500MaH ) and LGHG2. (18650 - 20A - 3000mah)
The LGHG2 have a slightly longer run time, but the Samsung 25R run cooler, taking roughly 7 seconds longer to reach 100C than the HG2s. Which only matters in case of a massive failure of your mod. Either one are fine, but the Samsung are slightly safer.

I recommend nitecore chargers. You may as well get the 4 port since they are only $10 more than the 2 port. This allows extra ports for any future mods you might get.
Xtar chargers are better, but cost more for extra features the average user would never use.
I use nitecore and leave my batteries in over night all the time, it has over charge protection. I also keep it in an area where nothing around it could catch fire, just in case something went wrong.
 

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