Can someone tell me the difference of voltage and wattage for use on a Protank?

[Gunsmith99]

I just received my Steam STM-1 mod in the mail and it has VV and VW settings, from 3.0-6.0 voltage, and 3.0-15.0 wattage.

I'm using a Protank 2 on it with a coil head that the mod is reading as 2.8 ohms. Any idea if what my settings should be on? I'm more referring to the wattage setting. The only other battery ive owned has been a Twist eGo, and that was simple 3.2-4.8 voltage. I'm new to this wattage thing and matching it to the correct power with my tank.

Steam's site states that for an 18650 battery, the mod gives off higher [ower output than most other mods with the same battery, so I'm clueless as to what i should set it at.

vaping 70/30 menthol juice.

Thanks for the help in advance!

 

[edyle]

I think about 5 to 8 watts from what I've seen other people say.

 

[BulletStopper]

I vape 7 - 8.5, depending on the juice. Set it at a range you think would be good, and try it. Then adjust accordingly.

 

[djsvapour]

I do not know the mod, but I tend to set watts to 7 and see how it seems. I often set to vape at 8.0 or 8.5 on average, but creep up to 10 on big RDAs. Depends on the atomizer.

it looks very nice though, just searched for it.

 

[Gunsmith99]

I do not know the mod, but I tend to set watts to 7 and see how it seems. I often set to vape at 8.0 or 8.5 on average, but creep up to 10 on big RDAs. Depends on the atomizer.

it looks very nice though, just searched for it.

Thanks for the tips guys. So for those of you that own variable voltage/wattage mods, is it simply one or another? I mean, if i have it on the wattage setting, the voltage setting doesn't come into play does it? So its not voltage PLUS wattage, correct?

and yea, this thing is solidly built and looks awesome!

 

[Daniel_c]

Correct is one or the other, honestly it's just how the power is delivered

 

[Gunsmith99]

Do more people seem to prefer VW over VV, or is it just personal preference? I seem to recall my buddy saying VW delivers more consistent, pleasurable vaping

 

[Daniel_c]

I think it's all a matter of preference but a lot seem to prefer vw

 

[edyle]

First there was vv. And now evolved to vw.

Its like vv is manual transmission and vw is automatic transmission.


wait; if you're a young guy i wonder if you even know what manual transmission is? in cars

 

[VapinSweetZ]

As far as my limited knowledge of Ohm's Law tells me, it does the same thing, just in a nicer way to control it, anyway all you want is more watts so the atomizer will heat up more and produce more vapor from the liquid.

Changing the voltage the battery gives the atomizer (the battery can always give its maximum of 4.8v-6v, your control is by adding more resistance from the variable resistor inside the battery, in addition to the fixed resistance of the atomizer) that should change the wattage, so it will HEAT up more (higher wattage, higher heat production, thats what should effect the liquid at the end).

Giving you the option to see and control the wattage value, from my understanding, should just be a more accurate way for you, then adjusting the voltage variable that doesn't affect directly on the liquid to vapor process.


BTW, considering a max of 2 amp for a safe setting, fixed 3.6v battery will give you 7.2 watts.


But don't count on my knowledge from 8 years ago, spend few minutes to understand the laws of electricity and you might teach us something new
Ohm's law - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia


Good luck and keep us posted if you find a better answer! it is interesting

 

[edyle]

Once you set the wattage, the unit auto adjusts the voltage for you if you change your atomiser

 

[Matthew Greenarch]

I found this site in my searches to find the best settings for vaping, it really doesn't matter on what type of tank your using but its more about the ohms of the coil. This graph is one of the best refrences I've found when it comes to setting your voltage or wattage based on the ohm resistance for your coil. http://vapeordie.com/vape/voltage-wattage-chart/.... I hope this helps

 

[KenD]

I use anything between 6.5 to 11.5 watts, depending on the juice, my mood, where I'm vaping etc etc. With some more complex juices different flavours dominate depending on the watt-setting. I've pretty much used vw exclusively. That's what I'm used to, and even though I'm constantly changing settings vw-mode compensates for any ohm changes due to different atomizers for the same liquid and gunk buildup. Mostly due to being used to that mode, though

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[Thrasher]

just so its clear - there is no correct setting. the charts are only genral guidlines, much of it will come down to the juice you use and the setting YOU prefer. so dont try to hard to set it to what someone else thinks is right. start low and adjust to taste.

as for vw VS vv try both. run one setting for a few days and then run the other for a few days. the best part of vaping is all the experimenting we get to do with all this cool gear.

 

[Matthew Greenarch]

wasn't trying to suggest that the chart is the standard guideline but as a reference to get general ideas from, I agree if does boil down to personal preference and the type of juice you use. Part of the joy is learning from trial and error

 

[sawlight]

As far as my limited knowledge of Ohm's Law tells me, it does the same thing, just in a nicer way to control it, anyway all you want is more watts so the atomizer will heat up more and produce more vapor from the liquid.

Changing the voltage the battery gives the atomizer (the battery can always give its maximum of 4.8v-6v, your control is by adding more resistance from the variable resistor inside the battery, in addition to the fixed resistance of the atomizer) that should change the wattage, so it will HEAT up more (higher wattage, higher heat production, thats what should effect the liquid at the end).

Giving you the option to see and control the wattage value, from my understanding, should just be a more accurate way for you, then adjusting the voltage variable that doesn't affect directly on the liquid to vapor process.


BTW, considering a max of 2 amp for a safe setting, fixed 3.6v battery will give you 7.2 watts.


But don't count on my knowledge from 8 years ago, spend few minutes to understand the laws of electricity and you might teach us something new
Ohm's law - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia


Good luck and keep us posted if you find a better answer! it is interesting

Actually most of the VV/VW mods on the market will run up to 3.5 amps and the average vapor likes 8 watts of power.

I found this site in my searches to find the best settings for vaping, it really doesn't matter on what type of tank your using but its more about the ohms of the coil. This graph is one of the best refrences I've found when it comes to setting your voltage or wattage based on the ohm resistance for your coil. Voltage to Wattage Chart.... I hope this helps

Actually this is wrong, you did research it, so that gives you bonus points! Most clearo's, the Vivi Nova being the most notable, don't like to go over 5-7 watts, after that they start to burn and taste less than impressive!

just so its clear - there is no correct setting. the charts are only genral guidlines, much of it will come down to the juice you use and the setting YOU prefer. so dont try to hard to set it to what someone else thinks is right. start low and adjust to taste.

as for vw VS vv try both. run one setting for a few days and then run the other for a few days. the best part of vaping is all the experimenting we get to do with all this cool gear.

THIS!!!

I like 8 watts, I have a buddy that likes 10 watts, his wife like 6 watts and yet another buddy likes 5 watts!

As for what's better? Meh! VW they say you can "set it and forget it!" I have a problem with this, as every topper doesn't vaporize the same as the others. Some juices like more heat, some like less. Sometimes you want a little more hit in the am, and a little less in the pm. And so on.
Either way, it the same means to an end, you can't have wattage without voltage, and you can't have voltage without wattage!

 

[Thrasher]

wasn't trying to suggest that the chart is the standard guideline but as a reference to get general ideas from, I agree if does boil down to personal preference and the type of juice you use. Part of the joy is learning from trial and error

oh yea man i agree, wasnt trying to correct you or anything, didnt mean for it to seem that way either.

just in general we see too many people coming on and asking "what should I set my XXX on to vape?" you can tell they are almost afraid to try it on their own.

 

[MacTechVpr]

These two charts may be clearer (and faster loading)...

https://store-549f5.mybigcommerce.com/product_images/uploaded_images/voltagechart-lg.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/6oraBGI.png

Vaping is all about temperature. The closest analogy is cooking. Wattage is a more direct representation of the power or energy applied, and so temperature. Why many prefer variable wattage, rather than variable voltage.

For great information on building proper electrical coils and methods for sound installation in Protanks, clearo's and other devices take a peek at...

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/tips-tricks/463771-protank-cotton-rebuild-way-i-do.html

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/clearomizers/486794-protank-microcoil-discussion.html

Happy Holidays! Good luck.

 

[Bunnykiller]

Volt mode is like you using the throttle in your car in hilly areas, you are adjusting the throttle as needed. Watt mode is like cruise control, set it and it adjusts the throttle for the changes.

 

[MacTechVpr]

Volt mode is like you using the throttle in your car in hilly areas, you are adjusting the throttle as needed. Watt mode is like cruise control, set it and it adjusts the throttle for the changes.

Excellent analogy Bk. Happy New Year.

Good luck.