Dripping advice needed please:)

[CrystalClaire]

I'm about to start a new chapter of my vaping journey by finally attempting the dripping method. Can anyone recommend an atty for my pvs? I have a Provari, Lavatube, e-power and kGo. A friend mentioned Ikenvape's io6 series but the options are overwhelming to me:.1.5, 1.8, 2.5, 3.5, HR, SR, LR, XL

I'm also curious about the HH 357. I know they're more expensive but if it offers a better vape and longevity, I'm fine with the price tag..

Also, besides vaping unflavored pg/vg, what's the best way to clean these between flavors?

Your advice is appreciated. Thanks

 

[Huuwap]

I can't say anything about either the Ikenvapes or HH 357s, but on the resistance question it looks like you have options. For the E-Power and the KGO, I wouldn't go over 2 ohms. For the ProVari and LT, you can hang with either the low resistance atomizers at 3.4v - 4v OR you can bring the resistance up and hang around 5v or so...really going to be down to personal preference there though. If you're only looking to get one atty, go for a lower resistance so it'll work well with your 3.7v mods.

I've used 306, 510 and 901 attys. My observation is that they are all very similar while being very different...and I wouldn't know the difference if I hadn't used them. 306s tend to produce more vapor and sacrifice a little bit of flavor (very little), the 510s have great flavor and a bit less vapor than the 306, the 901s are spot on in flavor and vapor, but the throat hit is a bit lacking. You're probably going to want to buy a couple different styles just to see what you like, and if you want to get an HH 357 or i06 go right ahead...you're going to have to figure out what you like =).

 

[Hoosier]

I wouldn't go lower than 2.5 Ohm for the ProVari. Going lower than that will limit the wattage range you can run it in before you hit the current limiting.

For the others, it depends on their current limits and what wattage range you tend to vape in.

I've used both the I06 and the HH.357. The HH needs a different vaping style than typical to get it to work best, so if you're just starting to drip I'd suggest the I06 and a drip tip to fit the I06 since it is an odd size and without a drip tip they are nearly impossible to use.

Cleaning between flavors? Why would I deprive myself of a chance of discovering a great combo? (When I'm testing recipes, I use the unflavored PG method.)

 

[DC2]

--The 1.5 and 1.8 ohm atomizers would be LR (low resistance)
--The 2.5 ohm atomizer would be SR (standard resistance)
--The 3.5 ohm atomizer would be HR (high resistance)

To figure out what all that means and why it is important, read this...
WWV Part II (page 5) | Vaping Guides to the Electronic Cigarette

EDIT: You'll want to skip down to the part entitled "Volts, Ohms and Watts"

 

[DC2]

As far as switching flavors, I just blow the old flavor out as best I can, and get started with the new one.

It usually takes me a good three or four drags to start getting mostly into the new flavor.
And during that time you get to enjoy (hopefully) and interesting mix of flavors.

Some flavors definitely last longer than others though.
Like mints, menthols, and pizza.

 

[Chris97b]

Honestly, dripping was never much different from carts and cartomizers for me, at least from an atomizer perspective. What are you using/enjoying now? I would imagine that your ideal dripping atty would be very similar. If you like LR stuff at 3.7, then go for a LR 510 or 306. If you prefer standard resistance at 5V, then look at a 2.5 ohm 510.

Personally I've been almost exclusively dripping using Std and LR 510 attys (Joye), though I have an LR 306 which should arrive later this week

One word of advice, if you plan on dripping through a 510 drip tip (rather than removing it), I've had *much* more success tilting the PV almost completely on its side and dripping down the inside of the tip rather than straight down through the hole. Most 510 drip tips seem to have a very small hole, and I almost always end up with a bubble of juice at the top that doesn't want to go down. I've heard that most 306 tips don't have this problem, but it's definitely an issue with the 510 gear.

What attys/cartos are you using now? LR or Std? What voltages to you generally use them at?

 

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