I've searched this site trying to find a post that explains ohms...different ohms...like 1.5, 1.8, 2.0 etc... I've been using coils that were 1.5, 1.8. Then today I bought a Kanger t3S and the ohm in it is 2.0. What's the difference? what do ohms do? Which ohms are better? If I purchase replacements which ohms do I want? HELP!!
Coil ohms...can you explain please.
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Your better off googling it. Different ohms take longer to heat up and can make juices taste different. You also want to stay within your batteries limit.
Generally, more power gives more vapor and more flavor. In your T3, more power will give you more vapor/flavor until it tastes burnt (the wick can't feed liquid fast enough).
If you are using a variable voltage (spinner, twist, mvp, vamo, etc.) or variable wattage (mvp, vamo, etc) device then the resistance doesn't matter much. Just adjust your voltage/wattage to whatever you like and ignore the resistance.
If you have a battery that can't adjust it's voltage output, then the resistance (ohms) matters.
Ohm's law says:
Watts (power) = Volts^2 / Ohms (resistance)
Just thinking about that equation without any numbers, if you want more Watts (power), you can increase your voltage *or* decrease your resistance (ohms). So if your device can't change the voltage, you can increase your power by lowering your resistance (ohms).
I find that 1.8-2.2 ohms works good in a clearomizer (like your T3). It gives good vapor and flavor, but doesn't burn the juice.
Baditude has some excellent information in his blog: E-Cigarette Forum - Baditude - Blogs
Start with (14) if you want way more information about what I discussed here.
I like variable voltage/wattage devices because it's easier to change the power by twisting a knob or pressing a button rather than opening your tank and changing a head. Don't think you need to go buy more stuff if you're happy with what your using. That said, ECF is not a good support group for people who want to avoid buying new stuff.
Hanzo.
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Thanks for providing the link, hanzo. 
In a nutshell, lower number ohms will burn hotter and quicker, make more vapor and warmer vapor, but also use more battery power (amps).
Higher number ohms will burn cooler and take longer to heat up, making a cooler vapor, and use less battery power.
In a nutshell, lower number ohms will burn hotter and quicker, make more vapor and warmer vapor, but also use more battery power (amps).
Higher number ohms will burn cooler and take longer to heat up, making a cooler vapor, and use less battery power.
Thanks everyone! I'm just using this as a way to give up cigarettes. I like vaping but really don't want to get too technical with it. The equipment I have right now is great and I really don't ant changing it for the bigger and better if you know what I mean! Lol
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