With the BAKx on my DNA mod (Thelema 100c) I'm guessing I get around 10 sessions (usually 385 F for 3-4 minutes), taking a fresh 21700 (Molicel P45B) down to about 20%.
Edit - Maybe 8, I need to count some time.
I've also realized (at least in my setup), that a harder draw has a positive impact. This is my first ball vape and I'm adjusting (and loving it so far, coming from a few different Dynas paired with an IH).
1+ draws is also what I'm aiming for. I'm amazed at how much extraction occurs on that...
Guess I really just needed a 3rd hand...I can now see 2 appropriately sized pliers being a decent way to gently (and temporarily I'd hope) "unscrew" a larger opening in the coil to allow the ZX to slip in.
A combo option that included the ZX preinstalled in a 16mm coil would have helped me out, mainly for the installation aspect. I'd have probably grabbed a PID too to ensure compatibility, if pricing was decent. But I also understand that volumes matter...and we all want top quality stuff, so that...
Here's something that also might be of interest...
Dabpress has their "PID TEMP CONTROLLER KIT GEN1" on sale for almost 50% off and there's almost always some sale going on that will also apply (they even ship via Amazon if ordering from their website). The final price is kind of crazy for what...