14500 vs 185i00/18490 Battery with a LR 1.5ohm Cisco Atomizer

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theWayISshut

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My first proper PV was an Ego with a mere 650 mah. I was satisfied with it with a LR carto. (I'm still using it occasionally.) It's remarkably small and have pretty decent battery life compared to the cig look alike I had. (It's a kit so I have those two Ego batts.) I didn't want to change the smallness of the setup and all, except that the battery is not removable. So I bought myself a 2AA box mod (14500/900mah). I also have E-Power (14650), but the lenght is a bit longer, so I used the box mod more often. 14650 batt has more power and hmff, in my opinion. 14500 is equivalent to an Ego 650mah. Again, this is all personal views.
 

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my guess is that each PV has a different true voltage output... if you can get the voltage on each, you will be able to know what your preference is in that regard.
Learning how to tailor resistance to voltage is important; it's a skill that allows you to be sure of what you want in any situation. Chances are the PV with the 14500 has a bit higher output... you will find that some are too high for that 1.5 Cisco, in which case you can get a 1.8, 2.0 etc.
Can anyone explain why I get a more robust hit (flavor/throat hit) with a 14500 3.7v 900 mah battery than a larger 18500 3.7v 1600 mah battery using the exact same Cisco LR 1.5ohm atomizer and the exact same all VG 19mg nic e-juice?
 

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These kind of questions scare me because i am waiting for my provari to arrive and I feel that I will not be able to use it.

Just remember this formula:

Watts = Voltage X Voltage divided by the resistance.

The resistance will be in ohms, the carto or atty is rated in ohms.
The voltage is obviously the voltage you choose on the Provari
Most people like somewhere between 6 and 10 Watts.
Use a basic voltage, like 4, and the resistance of one of your cartos (in ohms).
Plug it into the formula. So, if you have a 2ohm carto.
4 volts x 4 volts = 16 volts. 16 volts /2 ohms = 8 watts.
8 watts is a good number. Start from there (4 volts) and adjust up or down according to taste.
If you use a 3ohm carto, you'll need to increase that 4 volts to get the same 8 watts.
If you use a 1.5ohm carto, you'll need to decrease the volts to get the same 8 watts.
Use one of the resistance values to plug into the formula and use different voltage values and you will see what effect it has on the watts produced. More watts = a warmer vapor. Too may watts = a burned taste.
If you go overboard and try too much voltage for a particular ohm value, the Provari will shut down and display an error message. Lower the voltage or raise the ohms (different carto)
 
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