Can't run RDA at 30 watts

[Nicot]

I went to one of the vape shops in my area to get some e-juice. While I was there I told the guy helping me that someday I might want to get a rda. He started telling me about the different mods to get. I told him I had a 30w mod, and he said that wouldn't be enough. Said I'd need at least 50w.

Is that true, or was he just trying to sell me a new mod? Thought I might like to get a Magma someday. Hear they have great taste.

 

[Frenchfry1942]

30 works. Hobbyists and salesperson s will tell you that you need the very expensive and latest mod.

 

[X6X8]

I'm running about 27 Watts on a SMPL mech / Magma, .6 ohm dual 32 ga. coils.

I also run 30 watts on a Cloupor T5 / Magma, .5 ohm dual 26 g. coils.. just because I LIKE it at 30 watts.

 

[dbrandt01]

He's trying trying to con you into getting a sale. In reality it depends on how you build. I used 30 watts on a 1.4 ohm coil or so when I had my IPV3. It just depends on the ohms you build at, but it can work. That's the problem with local vape shops

 

[Serielle Vapist]

Not a chance, 30 watts is plenty, I hit my little I-go single coil at 24, and my tug boat twin coil at 30-32 watts, but 30 is more then adequate for a satisfying RDA vape.

 

[Nicot]

Thanks all. I haven't even gotten the card bill for the mod and tank I have now. Can't just run out and buy everything.

 

[Spookii]

It's all in how you build around the mod you have. I would get a cheap rda to start with and try the "steam engine" app to learn what type of builds you can make. It's very handy, like fill In the blanks and that's it. Plus it's free.

 

[T4T3Z0R]

I never go above 40 watts and rarely go above 30

 

[Necrotic]

The magma is great for flavor and great at 30 watts. Some rda's do need higher wattage to get the best out of them but 30 is more than enough usually. I'm using a derringer at 70 watts on a sigelei 150 only because I get a different flavor at 70 watts than 30

 

[ElevenEleven]

It all depends on the build. The main reason why I would recommend a higher wattage device would be for headroom.

 

[MutatorX]

My actual setup is a Mutation X sitting on an IPV2s with twisted 24 gauge kanthal (6 wraps around a 2mm drill) coil resistance is at 0,4 Ohm.
Firing at 32,5 Watts, i would definatly say thats more than sufficient.
So, i think using a 30 Watt device for RDAs is in most cases more wattage than u really need.

 

[GaG8tor]

I'm using a Freakshow on my MVP 20 watt. Single coil built to 1.2 ohms. Usually run it between 14.5-18 watts. They can be had for less than 30 bucks.

 

[beez0527]

They are salesman its their job to sell you something if they don't sell they don't have a job.

 

[Pushbutton]

I vape my Magma at 28W built with 27gauge. For my typical 26gauge builds in other attys i prefer 30-33W. The only occasions where i go higher than that, if it is very cold and i am vaping outside, then i might bump it up to 35W to compensate.

The Magma doesn't have a ton of airflow, so i'd say you would be fine with your current mod. I get the feeling that some vendors are just pushing sales of the super heavy wires so they can sell extra mods with more power, regardless if that person is a new vaper, or has any need or want for it.

 

[Nicot]

Thanks again everyone. Great information! I'm taking a lot of notes from here. Going to be checking out a lot of the RDAs you guys are using.

 

[Necrotic]

Thanks again everyone. Great information! I'm taking a lot of notes from here. Going to be checking out a lot of the RDAs you guys are using.

Simply ask here with what you're looking for. A flavor atty with good airflow? Derringer. A flavor atty with restricted draw? Magma or veritas. A very airy draw? Dark horse or Mutation x (These don't have much flavor and better at higher wattages). I have the EHPro Derringer clone and have to say the flavor is just amazing. Put's the magma to shame!

 

[jeffreyace]

I can vape at 90 watts, or at 30watts, I rarely go under 40 watts though. My mutation x v2 has a single parallel .45 ohms vaping at 38 watts, mephisto has a .48 26ga dual coil, vaping at 40 watts, and my derringer has a .5 dual 26ga vaping at 4.2 to 3.8 volts.
if you build a higher ohm coik, you can vape at 10 watts, or build a .1 ohm coil and vape at 100 watts. All aboUT personal perference

 

[MackBolan]

More watts is to speed up heating up the thicker wire of low ohm builds. Thinner wire does not need as much power to heat.

 

[Storm Cloud]

30 is plenty but you may want 50 or more in the future someday. Always do your research before going into a B&M because there are alot that will take you for an expensive ride.