5 V vaping questions

[melloyello]

This far i have been using egos, rivas, bloogs and echos (anywhere from 3.3v to 4.2v off the charger) with cartos ranging from 1.7 (duals) to 2.0 boges and the new ce 2's (which are amazing btw).

My questions are: would my vaping experience be any different with a 5v device along with comparable cartos (maybe 3ohm?).
What is the difference compared a 3.7v unit?
Better flavor?
Vapor?
Will i be using more juice?
How long will a battery last on a 5v unit?

Im not too interested in a box mod or bottom feeder, rather leaning toward a "bullet" type or anything cylinder shaped, i dont have it narrowed down to a specific model as of yet as im still in the middle of doing my homework on it.

Thankful for advice/opinions and answers.

 

[cozzicon]

This far i have been using egos, rivas, bloogs and echos (anywhere from 3.3v to 4.2v off the charger) with cartos ranging from 1.7 (duals) to 2.0 boges and the new ce 2's (which are amazing btw).

My questions are: would my vaping experience be any different with a 5v device along with comparable cartos (maybe 3ohm?).
What is the difference compared a 3.7v unit?
Better flavor?
Vapor?
Will i be using more juice?
How long will a battery last on a 5v unit?

Im not too interested in a box mod or bottom feeder, rather leaning toward a "bullet" type or anything cylinder shaped, i dont have it narrowed down to a specific model as of yet as im still in the middle of doing my homework on it.

Thankful for advice/opinions and answers.

Hey Mello,

Well there will be many answers to your questions based on who you ask. However there are some generalities that are universal.

First off, more voltage = more heat which = more vapor. The taste is different at high voltages when tested with the same ohm atty.

Personally I do not like to get above 4.2 volts. But that is a taste preference. There are a number of 5v mods out there that are very inexpensive and which will allow you to try higher volt vaping.

Some people go with higher ohm atties at high voltages.... some people go to low resistance atties at high voltages. It's a question of what works for you, and sadly I'm not sure anyone can be able to tell you what your experience would be.

Base case scenario would be to try 5v and various ohm atties maybe on a friend's mod, or at a vape meet.

You can also go into it blind and buy an inexpensive 5v mod.

As you explore this- you may find your results surprising. I'll let others fill in the blanks with their comments

Enjoy the ride.

 

[BWG707]

You can find some very cheap 5v USB passthroughs. I picked up a V.V. USB passthrough for $15, that was with discounts of course. If you just look around there are many very good deals to be had. Good luck.

 

[tj99959]

5v vaping tastes different, better is a matter of preference.
IMHO a 3ohm Boge carto on a 5v pass through is a marriage made in heaven, however I much prefer to drip at 3.7v.

 

[Jimi D.]

I have a 5volt passthrough..I didnt care for it much. At the time I was using atomizers...But now I vape at 6 and 7 volts with a roughstack and use dual cartomizers..It's real big vapor with everything else that goes with it...

 

[JD1]

Five volts is very handy - just use your button as a heat controller. I'm vaping on a 5v PT with a 2.5 ohm bauway cd2 clone at the moment BUT I only hold the button for about two seconds on a five second draw. I can put this same carto on my ego or e-power, just hold the button longer, and get the same performance.

3.4 ~ 3.7v with 2.5 ohm ce2s or 2.2 ~ 2.4 ohm attys works well for me for everything except a couple of my tobacco flavors. For them I need to go lr with the ego or e-power, but on the 5v pt I can still use my higher ohm stuff and just hit the button a little longer.

If you decide to try a pt to check out 5v vaping, be sure and get a 2000 ma (2 amp) usb converter.

I know you said no boxy or bottom feeders, but have you looked at the vmod. Not a bad looking device imo. You can do 3.7 or 6 volts and they have their attys in three different ohms now.

Edit: Another trick you can try is preheating and extending your draw. Hold your button about a second before starting your draw and slow your draw way down. If that works on some of your juices then 5v might be for you.

 

[emus]

I have a VVPV but my all day is 3.7v w/ 3 ohm SS CE2.
For a powerful vape I like DC at 4.2v.
Personal preference is at play.

 

[melloyello]

i appreciate the comments and opinions. from the sounds of it its not a "huge" difference between a 3.7 along with a lr carto or atty combo. i will look into a cheaper 5v pass through so i can play around.
thanks again

 

[scalewiz]

Switching to variable voltage will allow you to experiment with different atomizer/cartomizers, changing the voltage until you find a spot you like. This spot will move around also depending on your liquid. If you're gonna switch around, try something like the Buzz or some other VV mod. That way no matter what you screw onto it, you can set it to your preferences. With a fixed voltage device, you have to search for the proper atomizer to use, and probably will end up costing more.

 

[Levitas]

Switching to variable voltage will allow you to experiment with different atomizer/cartomizers, changing the voltage until you find a spot you like. This spot will move around also depending on your liquid. If you're gonna switch around, try something like the Buzz or some other VV mod. That way no matter what you screw onto it, you can set it to your preferences. With a fixed voltage device, you have to search for the proper atomizer to use, and probably will end up costing more.

A point well made, in my opinion.

If you were to experiment with various voltages, there is no alternative, in my opinion, to variable voltage. A 5v passthrough would definitely be cheaper, but in the long run? Maybe not?

http://www.madvapes.com/Variable-Voltage-White-Box-Mod_p_3235.html For $35, this is a cheap way to try out variable voltage.

 

[emus]

A point well made, in my opinion.

If you were to experiment with various voltages, there is no alternative, in my opinion, to variable voltage. A 5v passthrough would definitely be cheaper, but in the long run? Maybe not?

Variable Voltage White Box Mod For $35, this is a cheap way to try out variable voltage.

I concur.
5v is to generally hot for me.
VV lets me tune to taste; volt meter not required.

 

[fray]

If you pair an atty with higher voltage to get the same wattage of a LR atty at 3.7v, the only difference i really find is the vapor seems to be a bit thicker and attys last longer. I think this is due to the different wire length/ thickness in higher ohm coils.

I like to push it a lot and frequently vape LR attys at high voltage. Horrible for attys but I love the heat.

 

[hairball]

Go with variable voltage. If you buy a 5V, your stuck with 5V is you don't like it. VV's will give you the ability to try anything and everything at different voltages. It's money better spent then with a fixed voltage device.

 

[erich]

i appreciate the comments and opinions. from the sounds of it its not a "huge" difference between a 3.7 along with a lr carto or atty combo. i will look into a cheaper 5v pass through so i can play around.
thanks again

There are tons of well written posts on here that describe the vagaries of voltage, resistance, batteries, and power supplies better than I possibly could. In general, though, higher voltage or lower resistance are aiming for the same result: more power. I = V/R, so either more wattage or less resistance will net more current, which in general makes more vapor.

Note that a 5v passthrough isn't going to work correctly unless the power supply it is connected to can provide sufficient throughput. A lot of the USB wall adapters for ecigs are 500mA (half an amp). Using one of these, the 5v passthrough will perform worse than a disposable ecig. To drive a 5v passthrough you're going to want something like 2amp (2000 mA).

2 amp AC to USB Adapter, ideal for Passthroughs

 

[washvap]

A point well made, in my opinion.

If you were to experiment with various voltages, there is no alternative, in my opinion, to variable voltage. A 5v passthrough would definitely be cheaper, but in the long run? Maybe not?

Variable Voltage White Box Mod For $35, this is a cheap way to try out variable voltage.

Got one of these and it performs great. Also has more options in terms of voltages compared to higher end models that can only go to 5.5 - 6V. Also, that's not under load.

 

[erich]

Got one of these and it performs great. Also has more options in terms of voltages compared to higher end models that can only go to 5.5 - 6V. Also, that's not under load.

Too bad they're out of stock... if it's been that way for a while it might mean dead.

 

[Levitas]

Too bad they're out of stock... if it's been that way for a while it might mean dead.

Actually, when I had posted that link, there was still some left for sale. I guess someone took advantage of it

 

[washvap]

Too bad they're out of stock... if it's been that way for a while it might mean dead.

Nope. They sell out pretty darn fast. Like 30min when they list a new stock fast. You really have to be quick when you see some on there.

 

[baronvoncardo]

I agree with TJ. A 5 volt device with a Boge 3 ohm carto is, by far, my favorite vape. It's simple. It works. I'm hooked!