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Dry Burning and Pulsing your Coils: What You Need to Know...
Back in 2016, scientific friend to the vapersphere (and all-round good egg) Dr Kanstantinos Farsalinos inadvertently caused a kerfuffle by discussing “dry burning” coils in an interview on what was the old Ry4 vape radio channel. Concerns fluttered across the internets that we were exposing ourselves to potential unknown harms when building and maintaining our wire and coils for vaping. We panicked. We argued. We consulted arcane metallurgic grimoires and tomes. But mostly we just argued, nothing much actually happened, and the rest, as they say, is confined to the lore of vape history....
But some effects of that discussion remain. With the massive popularity of complex coils like Fused, Staple Staggered Fused and Alien Clapton coils, and their increasing use amongst folk relatively new to the rebuildable atomiser world, people are (quite rightly) asking questions about the materials and techniques they’re now using. They want to know how to correctly make their resistance wire work properly for them. They want to know what’s the best way for them to clean their coils. They want to know how to make their wire and coils last as long as they possibly can. All of this this they want to do effectively, and most importantly, they want to do it safely.
Is dry burning and pulsing my coils going to make me die? A reasonable question I’m sure most of us would agree.
Last Modified: Thursday 18th April 2019
400 Watts?! Why??!!
400 Watts! Why??!!
Good question. A box mod with the ability to safely deliver 400 watts of power does at first glance appear to be a little bonkers. In an interview with DJLSB, Brandon from Evolv (the manufacturers of the DNA 250C board for modders) said 400 watts was unvapeable.Why? Because he’d tried it. So why would he make a board that does such a thing? I mean, surely the “wattage race” of a few years ago is over, right?
Fortunately there’s a bit more to it than just wattage willy-waving though. The DNA 250C board is a remarkable piece of electronic engineering. It features not only variable wattage, temperature control (all pioneered and developed by Evolv) but also utilises the groundbreaking “Replay” function. This function will work with any temperature sensitive wire material (such as Stainless Steel 316L, Titanium and NiFe30). Dubious results with Nichrome (Ni80 / Ni90) can be achieved but it is not recommended, and unpredictable Kanthal (although a mix of 316L and Kanthal can be used) is definitely unadvisable. This feature allows the vaper to simply adjust their vape to taste using wattage, then when they’ve found the “sweet spot” click “Save” and the device will enter “Replay” mode. This will then deliver the same vape experience to the user over and over until the atomiser runs low on liquid. At this point the useful temperature limiting of temp control kicks in and prevents any nasty and unpleasant “dry hit”. So at the push of a button you have the same sweet spot vape again and again until either you battery needs charging or you’re out of liquid. It’s like some sort of pleasurable vaping Groundhog Day. And almost as cool as Bill Murray.
Last Modified: Tuesday 19th March 2019
Which is Best: Silver, Silver plated, or Copper Contacts?
Which is Best: Silver, Silver plated, or Copper Contacts?
We get asked this a lot. And there’s always one answer: “That would depend....”
Each material has its benefits, and also its drawbacks. Selecting which to use in your device can depend upon several key factors, and depending upon which factor you wish to prioritise, the answer to the question “Which is the best contact for my mod?” will vary.
Last Modified: Monday 11th March 2019
Stealthvape is the Official Evolv and Lost Vape Service Centre.
We are delighted to announce that Stealthvape is now the official Evolv and Lost Vape Service Centre for Europe and the Rest Of the World outside of the U.S.A.
We have been working closely with the two companies to be able to offer a comprehensive warranty repair and RMA service to modders and individual consumers. We are extremely proud to be a part of this initiative and shall be delivering the outstanding standards of customer care Stealthvape is renowned for.
Last Modified: Sunday 03rd March 2019
TFR CSV Files For Our Wires
What is TCR or Temperature Coefficient of Resistance?
Every wire material has a specific resistivity. As a wire heats up, its resistance will increase in a predictable way based on its TCR.
TCR for a material is usually measured by the wire manufacturer using MIL-STD-202 Method 304, which uses a series of test temperatures. The first series is 25°, 0°, -15°, and -55°C; the second series are 25°, 50°,75°, 100°, 125°, 200°, 275°, and 350°C. The lowest test temperature in the first series, and the highest test temperature in the second series, are used as two points to create a linear TCR value.
Last Modified: Tuesday 19th March 2019
VAPE FEST 2019 CANCELLED
We're very sorry to see an announcement posted on UK VapeFest's official facebook page that what would have been the 10th event, VapeFest 2019 event will not be happening.
When Ric, Vapefest's previous organiser stepped down after the 2018 event the committee vowed to "build upon the legacy and bring more UK Vapefests for the vaping community to enjoy" in their announcement shortly after VapeFest 2018 it seems that wasn't possible.
Last Modified: Sunday 10th February 2019
Evolv DNA250C - What we know so far
Evolv DN250C boards now available here
**Disclaimer, the following information is pieced together from the limited information we have been told by Evolv, along with a good helping of internet rumour. There may be inaccuracies, mistakes or complete fabrications**
**Disclaimer, the following information is pieced together from the limited information we have been told by Evolv, along with a good helping of internet rumour. There may be inaccuracies, mistakes or complete fabrications**
Evolv are soon to release the long anticipated colour screen version of their 250 watt board the EVOLV DNA250C. While the name might suggest a 250w board with a colour screen, the 250C is actually much more than that boasting a peak wattage output of 400 watts if used with a 4s battery configuration and some interesting new features.
Last Modified: Monday 11th June 2018
Dead or Alive
“You spin me right round, baby. Right round like a record, baby. Right round round round.” Yes, it’s like the 80’s never went away because the very next thing we are going to mention is Michael J. Fox. Just about now: Michael J. Fox.
Last Modified: Thursday 21st September 2017
Solving Vape Crime Together
Last week we highlighted a problem, but it isn’t fair to leave it hanging. Vape crime is serious and needs a serious solution. Stealthvape doesn’t have a solution, we have loads of them - and not one includes actually killing somebody. This may disappoint some of you, we suggest you make additional plans for that kind of thing and not involve us.
Last Modified: Thursday 21st September 2017
iWire X
Vapers have been ignored and unappreciated for far too long. Some companies have made valiant efforts to accommodate those ecig users with miles more money than sense – but, quite frankly, the discerning high end has been underserved. We have partnered a major organisation in an effort to correct this.
VAT No. GB 182 4589 78
Company Registration No. 8555933
Company Registration No. 8555933
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