Figuring out VV/VW settings for mod

[s10sleeper]

I used a mechanical mod for a couple years a number of years ago, used RDAs that I ran between .15 and .2 ohm. The first digital mod I got was an eleaf 50 watt, which wouldn’t do much lower than a .35 ohm. I just got a geekvape aegis legend 200W and my tank has a .17 ohm coil.

What I’m looking to find is what I should set volts and watts with different resistance coils. A chart would be great.

 

[mac-nutty]

tank ??
coil should say on the side of it, if it's stock

if it's rbuildable dual coil start at 60w and work up

 

[gpjoe]

I am not aware of any charts - it's all about personal preference really.

As stated by mac-nutty above, you can use the wattage printed on the coil as a starting point and adjust to your preference. And, as you may know, it is perfectly OK to set your wattage outside of the recommended wattage printed on the coil.

Generally, my rule of thumb is to start low on a new coil and slowly increase the wattage until I get the vapor production and flavor that I want.

 

[Skeebo]

You might be thinking about the old days (2014) when a drop in coil might be 1.8ohm and you didn't want your volts to be more than 2.0 higher than the ohm reading. In other words, you would not go higher than 3.8 volts.

It's different now. If these are drop in coils you will see a suggested value on what watts you should vape at. I would use that as a starting point, and you can adjust watts either higher or lower until you get a satisfying flavor.

If it's your own built coils @ .17 ohms, depending on type of wire and coil build-- I'd start around 50 watts and work my way up till I got a satisfying flavor.

I hope this helps.

 

[DeloresRose]

I’m for starting low, too. Which also helps break in the coil. Something that’s not as big a deal when you build, but makes a lot of difference with drop ins.

 

[gpjoe]

I’m for starting low, too. Which also helps break in the coil. Something that’s not as big a deal when you build, but makes a lot of difference with drop ins.

Especially this. If you immediately go to the max recommended wattage you may burn the coil. I like to ease into it as well.

 

[Baditude]

Not sure what tank and coils you have, but you can look online for the tank and coils for the recommended wattage range of the coils you have.

For example, the Geekvape Super Mesh 0.2ohm coils and IM coils compatible with the GeekVape Aero Mesh Tank that comes included in the Aegis Legend Kit.

• 0.2ohm resistance
• Rated for use between 30-90W (best performance at 60-80W)

Prime and break in your coils as shown in this video. Its for a different tank, but the principles used are good for ANY tank.

 

[ScottP]

What I’m looking to find is what I should set volts and watts with different resistance coils. A chart would be great.

It would be impossible to make such a flat resistance to watt chart because there are too many factors at play. Everything from air flow to chamber size, to number of coils, and even personal preference all play important roles in what watts will be used.

The best advice is to make sure the wicks are nice and wet/primed and start low and slowly increase the watts until you get a good vape. If it starts tasting a bit burnt then back off a little. It won't take long to find your sweet spot.

 

[s10sleeper]

tank ??
coil should say on the side of it, if it's stock

if it's rbuildable dual coil start at 60w and work up

I used to use RDAs in the past with mechanical mods, always made my own coils. At that time you didn’t really see these digital mods and to sub ohm, dripping was pretty much your only choice. I stopped vaping for awhile, now trying to get away from smoking again, and yes, I’ve basically always called them tanks if you fill it with juice