Aspire Nautilus : Do BVC's Make a Big Difference?

[fiKnight]

My Aspire nautilus came with 2 BDC's (1.6 and 1.8 ohms) and I'm not impressed with the performance using either one. The vapor is cold and the flavors aren't coming through well. I have ordered some BVC's and I'm hoping this will make a difference.

I'm starting to get bummed that my VaporFi Pro is outperforming my Aspire nautilus.

Fellow nautilus owners - Have you noticed improved performance with the BVC's?

 

[Fattlestar]

What voltage/wattage are you running at? Nautilus with BVC or BDC will need higher output than a standard ego battery to perform really well. BVC's will certainly perform better than BDC's though.

And, if by VaporFi Pro you mean that knock off EVOD clearomizer and Ego Battery that is 300% marked up - I'm sorry. (A Kanger EVOD tank costs 5 dollars and a non-variable 3.7 volt 650mah ego battery costs 10$, and will surely perform just as well or better). VaporFi is really sticking it to people

 

[fiKnight]

Yeah, I got burned by VaporFi. I bought the Pro starter kit for a high markup as a noob.

I am using a 1300mah EGO-T battery with the Nautilus. Not sure what the voltage is! What battery do you suggest for the Nautilus?

 

[Fattlestar]

It's okay, most people do get burned when starting out. Still, don't toss it, because it will still perform as well as that cheaper stuff I listed, and if it is keeping you off of cigarettes, it's still worth it I've seen several mentions of VaporFi around lately and it really gets to me, mostly because equivalent equipment is so much more inexpensive and generally speaking higher quality.

As to your question:

Almost all of the standard EGO style batteries that aren't variable output somewhere between 3.5 and 3.8 volts, with the standard being 3.7. I'd bet the one you have is outputting 3.7ish.

"Twist" and "Spinner" style batteries have a small dial at the bottom that you can adjust the voltage output, usually between 3.3 volts and 4.8 volts. I've found that Nautilus' perform best on these kinds of batteries between 4.2 volts and 4.8 volts (personally I always run at 4.8 if I'm using a spinner). Obviously, with more power going to the heating element, more vapor and warmer vapor is the result. BVC coils perform well all the way up to 6 volts though, so even at 4.8 volts you may not get a "warm" vape, but certainly warmer than 3.7 or 3.8 volts that you're getting now.

The Twist and Spinner style batteries are one step up from what you are using. There are of course more powerful options available, but that's where the price starts to jump up. Twist/Spinner style is still an affordable option.

 

[fiKnight]

Thanks for the info!! I'm gonna buy this bad boy and crank up the voltage: $14.09 Vision Spinner II Style 1600mAh Variable Voltage Battery - black / 3.3-4.8V at FastTech - Worldwide Free Shipping

I'm hoping that this with BVC's will do the trick. Cheers!

 

[fiKnight]

$23.86 eGo-V V4 Variable Volt/Watt 1300mAh Battery - 3.0-6.0V / 3.0-15.0W at FastTech - Worldwide Free Shipping

This one looks like a good option as well. I'm thinking it's worth it to get up to 6 volts and really get some warm vapor going.

 

[Fattlestar]

Make sure to read the reviews and discussions when buying from fasttech (and anywhere else) just to make sure you're aware of any issues other users have had. Otherwise, I think that seems like the right step up

 

[fiKnight]

Will do. I'll let you know how it works out. Thanks so much again for taking the time to share this info with me - much appreciated!!

 

[Fattlestar]

If you happen to get a battery that outputs up to 6volts, just make sure you dial slowly. Start low and work up until you find the sweet spot, never start high (this helps to "prime" the coil and protects against dry/burnt hits)

 

[Papa_Lazarou]

The BVC coils will deliver better for you than the BDC's.

They also handle more power, which may or may not be to your liking. If you're looking for a device upgrade, you might want to consider the eleaf iStick. A little more money, but it has devoted fans, goes up to 20 watts, and has a preternaturally large capacity battery. It's also a compact unit for its features.

Here's a Canadian source:

http://www.canvape.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=Istick

 

[Evi|grin]

Its hard to go wrong with a Istick. Great value. Elite Vaporworks has them for just $25 (black battery only) and the Nautilus Mini for $23. This combination is a great vape and will rival many more expensive options.

They do run a bit high on volts vs what the LED says so start low.