Clarification needed for newbie!

[rurwin]

Use it in variable watts (power) mode - it does the calculating for you. All you have to do is click up or down to the setting you like.

Using variable watts more is more consistent than variable volts mode, but it isn't a panacea. Say a coil is either four wraps (1.8 ohms) or six wraps (2.7 ohms). If you use the same power for both of them, then that power will have to heat 50% more metal and 50% more eliquid in the case of the 2.7 ohm coil. As a result, the higher resistance coil will be cooler and the vaping experience will not be the same. On the other hand, both coils might be the same number of wraps but, to do that, the lower resistance coil must use thicker wire. In that case the lower resistance coil would have more mass and more surface area and it would be the cooler one, although the difference would be smaller.

I agree, it's easier to adjust using power rather than volts, and that is probably what a beginner should do. As others have said, start low and increase until you like the taste. But expect to have to change settings when anything changes, even if it's just a new coil with (theoretically) the same resistance.

 

[DavidOck]

Or a different flavor. Not all flavors taste "best" at the same power setting. That's the best thing about VV or VW, you can change the power to get the flavor you want.

 

[kiwivap]

Using variable watts more is more consistent than variable volts mode, but it isn't a panacea.

I didn't say it was a panacea. This is a new vaper asking some questions so they can enjoy the iTaste. My experience with VW - which has been for over 18 months now, is that I haven't noticed the differences you propose. But I think your answer is quite complicated for a new person who may benefit from knowing they can just use the variable watts mode and the device will detect the ohms and set the voltage accordingly. Which is actually all I said.

 

[edyle]

Warning: extreme newb questions ahead.

Hi there

On a whim this morning I went to a local vape shop and bought an iTaste vv 3.0 and a Kanger Protank Mini 3 (after I had already placed an online order last night with a different company, more on that in a minute). I've literally had it for 4 hours and I already want to buy another tank. I am incredibly confused as to what would be compatible.

The Kanger tank's suitable voltage is listed as 3.2 - 3.7 but I had the iTaste set to 4.0. I then set it to 3.5 and there was a clear difference in feel and taste. Am I missing something or does this not even matter?

Last night I ordered some items from VaporZone, one of which is there VaporZone CLEAR clearomizer tank (apparently I can't post a link). It doesn't list anything about suitable voltage. Will this work with the iTaste I purchased? I am trying to cancel the order but if I can't I might just keep the tanks and send back the battery.

Thanks!

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I then set it to 3.5 and there was a clear difference in feel and taste. Am I missing something or does this not even matter?

I don't know what the question is.


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Rule of thumb: use the Power setting, and use as a guide : 5 watts per coil.
The Protank Mini 3 comes with dual coils, so they should work in the 8 to 10 watt region.

 

[kiwivap]

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Rule of thumb: use the Power setting, and use as a guide : 5 watts per coil.
The Protank Mini 3 comes with dual coils, so they should work in the 8 to 10 watt region.

This may suit you edyle, but not everyone. There are different ohms with different dual coils and this over-complicates things anyway I think. It isn't necessary with VW. Two people, using the same coil or dual coil, will have different preferences. Just click to where it tastes good. There's no 5 watts per coil rule. That would never work for me - not where I like to vape.

 

[kiwivap]

Thanks everyone! Very helpful and kiwivap, thanks for clearing that up I never realized how huge vaping is. Hope I made a good choice with the iTaste!

You're welcome. Its a good choice - it has great features and can be used with ease at the same time.

 

[edyle]

This may suit you edyle, but not everyone. There are different ohms with different dual coils and this over-complicates things anyway I think. It isn't necessary with VW. Two people, using the same coil or dual coil, will have different preferences. Just click to where it tastes good. There's no 5 watts per coil rule. That would never work for me - not where I like to vape.

Doesn't suit me either after a year of experience, but it's a easy start point for new people using stock commercial coils.

 

[kiwivap]

Doesn't suit me either after a year of experience, but it's a easy start point for new people using stock commercial coils.

Sorry edyle but I don't think its a great guide. Wouldn't have suited me starting out either. Just starting low and clicking to where it tastes good is easier and tailored to the vaper's needs.

 

[Marc411]

I didn't say it was a panacea. This is a new vaper asking some questions so they can enjoy the iTaste. My experience with VW - which has been for over 18 months now, is that I haven't noticed the differences you propose. But I think your answer is quite complicated for a new person who may benefit from knowing they can just use the variable watts mode and the device will detect the ohms and set the voltage accordingly. Which is actually all I said.

I would have to agree but I myself am still a noobie. Once I got away from using VV and went to VW the vaping experience got so much better and I stopped trashing factory coils. Not that this matters anymore because of everything I learned here, took all those trashed coils and started to rebuild them and it took it to another level. VW changed the game for me!

This site is friggin great!

 

[smacuser]

Hard to see the glow without disassembling the coils with these particular units which I would not recommend for the newer folks.

Sure, if you can stand a 50% resurrection instead of 75%-80%.

Unsnapping the top of the part can't be too big of a deal. A lot of people do it right away to remove one or both of the flavor wicks when using high VG ratio juices.

Besides, you're not disassembling the coil, just removing the top stem that snaps back into place.

If the OP already has a few spent, why not open one and take a peek? I totally recommend that for newer folks, how else is one to know what's going on?

 

[DavidOck]

Even just to learn what's inside the head. It's already not working right anymore, so what's to lose?

But don't toss em, just bag 'em up. Don't take up much space, and who knows what the future holds.

It often seems that vaping becomes as much a hobby as a habit...

 

[distortoblotto]

You know that and I know that however, not everyone is so inclined to do so. I can not agree with you more about starting out with a spent coil rather than the possibilty of tearing up a new one. I was only attempting point out an easy way to break in coils and help them perform a little better and last a little longer for the new folks without the need to take things apart right away.

Plenty O'time for tinkering a little later.

All is just fine in Vape World...............