Is the 5 volts enough? Considering an eVic, but I don't like the 5 volt max limit.
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I guess it depends on how you like to vape with vv. With 2-15 watts it would have plenty of punch in vw mode. I'm waiting for some-one to test it to see if it actually does that.
I'm not sure how well silica holds up to voltages beyond 5V, but I rarely require anything higher than 4.8V (1.8-3.0ohms) with cotton. It's really a matter of personal preference me thinks.
That's assuming the unit can produce over 5 volts in VW mode. If it can go over 5 volts in VW mode and the 5 volt limit in VW mode is a safety feature, then I'm fine with it.
That would depend on the total heat output, which would be based on the resistance of the atty or cartomizer, wouldn't it?
Its supposed to let the user adjust from 2 - 15 watts. I think the 5 volt limit in vv is just how they programmed it for vv. Be interesting to find out how it performs. Its causing a lot of buzz.
Yes. Most atty/cartos that I've tried do fall into the 1.6-3.2ohm range. I've made a few coils >3.6 ohms which started getting flavor at 5.5V, but then realized the TH was completely lacking. Not to mention it's just easier (generally) to go with lower resistance than to up the voltage/wattage (Thinking battery drain). There are some who prefer a hotter vape. Again, it's a personal preference thing imo.
Upping /voltagewattage with a higher resistance won't necessarily cause more battery drain tho.
Would everything include 3 - 3.5 ohm attys? Are you constantly maxed out at 4.8 volts or do you have some headroom?
I personally use 5v on 2.8ohm ViVi Nova's. If i was using 3.0ohm cartomizers or simliar, i would probably need 5.2-5.5v. However, 2.8 is as high I go, so 5v is perfect for me. It's all in the resistance, my friend.
sorry don't have anything that is that high in resistance..i've only used 4.8 on my 2.5 ohm atty when I was dripping..I find 4.8v too strong for my vivi at 2.8 ohm and prefer it at 4.3v..
I believe there's an "add 2" rule of thumb which basically states that if you have 2 ohm resistance, the add 2 volt's to make 4V. This gets me pretty close to my optimum preference. It's not perfect though. oops not to change the thread subject here...
That's fine. So for 3 or more ohms, 5 volts might not be enough. Hopefully, the unit can go over 5 volts in VW mode and the 5 volt limit is more of a safety feature.
To me, because of how airy the draw is on my V1 LT, the warmer vape of 5v is perfect for me. To each his own.
even when i had my provari i kept it around 3.7v.
only time i've gone above that was when i only had 36 ga kanthal to rebuild with.
only time i've gone above that was when i only had 36 ga kanthal to rebuild with.
Volts are only one part of the equation. The other two are current and resistance, which end up in watts. Static electricity can produce thousands of volts, but they wouldn't light up the weakest atty. Watts are a much more reliable measurement of power to coil. If the device can generate 15 watts under all different loads, 'nuff said.
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To add on to this just for fun ....
A tazer can send hundreds of thousands of volts into the human body without any physical harm. Meanwhile, a watch battery can have enough amperage to stop the human heart.
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