Bigger Battery = More Flavor?

[RockBass]

It never fails. I go to the vape store to look for a new flavor, and try out all of these awesome brands, make my selection, load it into my Aspire Mini, and I'm only getting a fraction of the flavor that I experienced at the shop. All of the testing units are pretty basic models, but the one thing I notice that's different is they tend to have a battery that's bigger than the one I use.

I'm currently using a joyetech ego-T, and it works well. But those ones they're using at the shop are clearly bigger, and produce a much more flavorful, warm vapor. Is my battery the culprit?

 

[Dampmaskin]

Could be. A variable voltage battery would probably allow you to adjust the heat more to your liking.

 

[stevegmu]

What tank or topper does the store use for testing?

 

[RockBass]

The exact brand escapes me at the moment, but there are a few different ones being used. All of them are reminiscent of something like a Kanger EVOD or those "grab bag" type ones where you pull off the tip to add more juice, but they usually wear out after two or three refills.

Sorry if that's not descriptive enough.

Also, I own a Kanger EVOD and I tried the new flavor out in it as well. Same issue, less flavor and definitely a much cooler vape.

PS

A little more research into it, and I believe that the testing battery was something like a Vision Spinner 2. I recognize the "X" on the bottom of the battery.

 

[Rickajho]

It's more likely you are experiencing the difference between a top coil clearo (albeit a cheap one) in the store and a bottom coil like the EVOD. Some people do notice a significant difference in flavor and warmth of vapor between the two designs.

 

[Baditude]

Also, what nicotine strength are you buying and what strength are the liquids on the juice tasting bar?

More nicotine alters the flavor profile. Nicotine alone has a pepper taste. The less nicotine in the e-liquid the more the base flavor profile comes through.

 

[RockBass]

That makes sense. I vape at a 12 mg nicotine level, and the stuff for demo at the store is at 0, according to them.

 

[classwife]

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[Mrdaputer]

If you want to step up your game a bit get a Aspire mini with the bvc coil and put that on a mvp2 for about 70 bucks. You will get a lot more flavor and vapor.

 

[Sarin]

It's more likely you are experiencing the difference between a top coil clearo (albeit a cheap one) in the store and a bottom coil like the EVOD. Some people do notice a significant difference in flavor and warmth of vapor between the two designs.

This, along with the increased power from using a spinner in the shop - the greater the power going to the coil the more heat will be generated. There are distinct differences between top and bottom coil clearos as @Rickajho stated and i find that top coil clearos give better flavour and a warmer vape.

 

[RockBass]

Thanks for everyone's input. I took the plunge today and picked up a Sigelei ZMax V5 on recommendation and testing at the shop. Using the same Nautilus Mini and the same liquid, the difference is night and day.

Now I just need to adjust to carrying around a mod that feels heavier than my conceal carry gun, and get the feel for using variable wattage (I'm at 6.0 right now) and I'll be well on my way.

In case anyone was interested, I found this pretty cool video that helped me understand the difference between variable voltage and variable wattage. The Sigelei has both, and I'm firmly in the wattage camp for right now.



So, thanks again for everyone's assistance in putting up with a new guy. I'm just thrilled that I can finally enjoy the flavor of this Suicide Bunny Mother's Milk juice.

 

[drewspuppet]

I have experienced the same thing... For some flavors /brands I found a big difference between 0 nic flavor and with nicotine

 

[DaveP]

The Sigelei Zmax is a pretty solid unit. I carry mine in a jeans pocket and you get used to it quickly. The 18650 battery life is worth the extra weight.

The eGo and Vision VV mods just don't have enough current capability to maintain the higher vaping voltages on the dial once you get down to less than 2.5 or 3 ohms. They tend to backpedal and limit the voltage on 2 ohm and lower resistances to limit the current output. Michael Cozzi did a test on YouTube once but I can't find it.

Everyone needs one of these just to test accuracy on their mod and see how it reacts to low resistance loads. They only cost about $15 and it screws into the 510 socket. Then you screw on the atomizer and vape and see if the reading matches your voltage setting. Search for 510 voltmeter.