Considering a 5v box mod

[oplholik]

I have been seeing here some decent 5v box mods at reasonable prices. I currently have 3.7v pv's, and my question is, if I get a 5v, will I still want to use my 3.7v's. I do not want to waste the money already spent by relegating the 3.7's to just backup's. Thanks.

 

[Kent C]

I have been seeing here some decent 5v box mods at reasonable prices. I currently have 3.7v pv's, and my question is, if I get a 5v, will I still want to use my 3.7v's. I do not want to waste the money already spent by relegating the 3.7's to just backup's. Thanks.

You won't be able to use your 510 attys (for long) on the 5 volt. You want something between 2.8Ω and 3.4Ω depending on flavor - strong flavor = lower, light flavor = higher. So 5/2.8 x 5= 8.9Watts. 3.7/1.5 x 3.7= 9.13Watts (1.7-1.8Ω may last you longer) - so you can 'get there' from 3.7volts. Your choice though.... I had one and sold it.

I still have a variable voltage Big Brother that I run at 6.5+ volts with a 4.2Ω Joye atty = @9.5-10 Watts - for my 'coffee/expresso blend' which holds up well to the heat but I don't vape any other flavor on the B.Bro.

 

[unsure]

What 3.7v PVs are you using now?

 

[Kent C]

What 3.7v PVs are you using now?

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...sion/186854-my-small-arsenal.html#post3184948

 

[oplholik]

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...sion/186854-my-small-arsenal.html#post3184948

Thanks Kent C.
I guess part of my question should be, If I'm happy with my 3.7v's, what advantage will I find with a 5v.

 

[cskent]

If you want a 5v boxmod, why not consider a vv instead. You can still use it at 5v if you want but it opens up a lot more options for you and only a couple $$ more.

Variable Voltage Box Mod

 

[TJVapes]

I highly recommend variable voltage as opposed to straight 5 v. You can get a variable voltage box at madvapes for a reasonable price. With vv you can dial it up or down to match your atomizer or mood and you'll get a lot more use out of it. I have 3.7, 5v, and vv. I use my vv daily, rarely use my 5v, and go back to my 3.2 and 3.7s for dual coil cartos that don't work well at higher voltages. Big bonus to vv is that I already had 20+ atomizers in varous ohms that I can match voltages to. Otherwise I would have been looking to replace them all. I purchased 15 attys that were suppose to be 5 lr, 5 rr, and 5 hv. They all turned out to be rr. So if I get an atomizer that is suppose to be something its not, I can compensate with vv. If you're already satisfied with 3.7 then I can't think of any advantage other than to satisfy your curiosity. However, if you were looking for stronger throat it, shorter draws, flavor change then there would be advantage.

 

[oplholik]

Well, at least it wouldn't be expensive just to satisfy my curosity. But, I think I'll hold off, for now anyway. I can get good TH, vapor, and a shorter draw by using a 2.0 LR carto. Oh, just so I'll know, do you have to use a multimeter when adjusting the volts on these so you know where you are at?

 

[cskent]

You don't have to but it helps. Another option is to purchase one of these Assembled Volt Indicator which has 510 connectors on it so you just put it between your box and atty for a voltage reading. If you don't want to spend the extra $$$ you can just start at a low voltage and crank it up until it hits like you want it to. I use a cheap multimeter that I got at Harbor Freight a few years ago for $1.99 to measure the output voltage and atty resistance. I then use an Ohm's law calculator to set voltage to get ~8 WATTS.

 

[AttyPops]

A 5 volt PT will let you try 5 volts and still have a PT if your charger fails..... Just pick up a 3.0 ohm atty with it and a 2.0 amp wall wart (USB wall plug) if you don't have a 2.0 amp USB charger. Reasonable cost and gives you a mains powered alternative. Can work with 2.0 amp car plug too. OR... if you don't mind soldering, and have a soldering iron, it's the easiest mod to build. Just a thought.

......to get ~8 amps.

I think he meant 8 watts. Don't plug 8 amps into the ohm's law calc. lol.

 

[donnah]

I bought a 5v box mod and did not like it. It popped my new standard atty right away cause I'm a dripper and it was too dry. I didn't like the hotter vapor or how much juice I had to drip and I didn't like having to keep such a close eye on how wet my atty was. I got a boge 2.0 carto and I love it! I ended up trading the 5v for another 3.7. My only problem with the 3.7 box mod is that as the battery loses charge the voltage goes down. I'd like the get a regulated voltage pv.

 

[MickeyRat]

If you want a 5v boxmod, why not consider a vv instead. You can still use it at 5v if you want but it opens up a lot more options for you and only a couple $$ more.

Variable Voltage Box Mod

I'm dripping a 2.5 ohm 901 at 4.7V on one of those right now. I agree that VV is the way to go, if you want to play with higher voltage. The regulator gets pretty hot which has got to be effecting battery life and I doubt this box is durable enough to be your main vape but, for giving it a try before spending the bucks on something that can be, it's pretty good for the money.