1.8 Ohms at 5 Volts... Good idea?

[Geno0513]

So I'm still lost with the ohms and voltage stuff.

YES I'VE SEEN THE CHART

A 1.8ohm atty is "best" at 3.7V according to the chart... but to me thats NO throat kick, COLD vapor, and a SMALL amount of vapor.

After hiking it up to 5.0 I get an excellent throat kick (even at lower nicotine levels), nice warm vapor, and I'm not having to suck on the thing for 5-10 seconds to get a good cloud going.

What are the draw backs to high voltage/low ohm vaping??

 

[LisaR]

I would say that either your ohms are off, or your voltage is. Do you have a voltage meter or ohm reader to check? I ask because I generally get a burnt taste if I go up past 4.3v, or so, with a 1.8 ohm head. Usually it tastes burnt below that, but depends on the juice.

As far as the drawbacks, it kind of depends on what equipment you are using. If you are going ULTRA low (like sub-ohm coils) and aren't using a battery that can handle it, you risk blowing your face off. I don't think that's what we are talking about here, though. If I had to guess, I'd say your coils or atty were mis-labeled, and are more like 2.5 ohm, which is not unreasonable (even though the chart says it's too high wattage) at 5 volts, depending on the juice.

 

[Geno0513]

I would say that either your ohms are off, or your voltage is. Do you have a voltage meter or ohm reader to check? I ask because I generally get a burnt taste if I go up past 4.3v, or so, with a 1.8 ohm head. Usually it tastes burnt below that, but depends on the juice.

As far as the drawbacks, it kind of depends on what equipment you are using. If you are going ULTRA low (like sub-ohm coils) and aren't using a battery that can handle it, you risk blowing your face off. I don't think that's what we are talking about here, though. If I had to guess, I'd say your coils or atty were mis-labeled, and are more like 2.5 ohm, which is not unreasonable (even though the chart says it's too high wattage) at 5 volts, depending on the juice.

I have a VV battery an eGo-VV to be specific.

It reads 2.4o when I hold in the button and I manually changed the voltage to 5.

 

[LisaR]

I have a VV battery an eGo-VV to be specific.

It reads 2.4o when I hold in the button and I manually changed the voltage to 5.

I don't have that specific battery, but my guess would be that the 2.4o means that your head is 2.4 ohms, so 5 volts would be on the warm end, but not out of line.

 

[InTheShade]

Good answers already. I just wanted to add that if you are using a VV/VW device (which you are) and the vape tastes good to you (which it does) then there are basically no drawbacks. The charts that are out there are a little conservative in my opinion and it really does depend on the equipment you are using and your personal taste and needs.

You will not hurt anything and so long as your vape is meeting your requirements for flavor and vapor, then it's perfectly fine.

You may see slightly better battery life vaping at a lower voltage or a higher resistance. To me, slightly better battery life will always come second to flavor. So pick your level, enjoy your vape and don't worry too much.

 

[Yerakon]

1.8 ohm and 5 volts (approximately 13-14 Watt) is my standard, with rebuildable atom and electronic apparate VV / VW; in mechanic I use 0.9-1 ohms. I agree that this depends primarily on the hardware used (then also by the liquid), and the chart is just an indication.

In addition to personal taste, usually an atom that allows a good flow of liquid allows higher power and can produce more vapor without altering the flavor.

 

[drift]

I don't fiddle with VV. I operate with variable wattage of 9.5 with 2.1 ohms resistance in my coil (Itaste 30S) and it seems much simpler to me. Regardless, its about flavour with a balance of vapour and throat hit. 50/50 PG/VG and DIY menthol mint at ~14mg nic. Using an Innokin VTR and really like it.

 

[asvaldr]

That's what vv/vw is for so you can adjust the power to your liking. For the TH maybe you could use higher nic liquid and for the vapor try higher vg liquid.
The drawback of tuning up your power is a slightly less battery time cause it needs to give more power. Try different coil resistance with different setup until you achieved your "sweet spot".

 

[GPC2012]

VTR with a Itaste 30s on it at 1.5 ohms Vaping at 11.5 to 12.5 watts and it's perfect for me. 30/70 or 40/60 PG/VG at 9 to 12mg.

 

[SleeZy]

Also the carts are abit old and outdated i'd say.
They're not very accurate and it all depends on which devices and toppers you're using.
If you're using an RBA for example the chart doesn't even count.

As long as it tastes good and not burnt you're good to go.

 

[Dstaks]

I vape around 13 watts on a 1.8/1.9 coil. Sometimes I'll even keep it at 10 watts as well. 13 provides no burnt taste and warm Vaper with a great hit!


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