I found it -- the perfect atty for dripping noobs

[caged]

The new IKV 510 1.8 (on 3.7 volt devices).

This atty is very forgiving. When it runs dry, the taste is bearable and doesn't pollute the atty (or choke you with burning wick or metal). It is very consistent and seems fairly efficient. It also takes juice quickly and easily. If you're new to dripping, I would certainly recommend this one.

 

[TexasT]

I'll give them a try caged.

I've always been a carto person but I'd like to have a couple atties around for trying juice samples. I've never stuck with any atty long enough to get through the learning curve, so this sounds like its just what I need.

Thanks!

TT

 

[pizza2me]

Yes! I agree caged. The pro atty'ers say the io6 is the most forgiving, but I'm having much better luck with the new 1.5 510.

 

[Switched]

Yes! I agree caged. The pro atty'ers say the io6 is the most forgiving, but I'm having much better luck with the new 1.5 510.

This IMO is a very complex and subjective subject to answer adequately:

• I openly admit that the IO6 is a terrific atty and one of the best ones I have had the pleasure to vape, for many reasons;
• OTOH if we compare the 1.8 to the 1.5 ( Caged 1.8 vs Pizza 1.5) the 1.8 should be easier to tame than the 1.5 as it runs cooler;
• Which device are these atties being vaped on; and
• More importantly which battery is firing the device.

All of these minute observations will affect the vaping characteristics of any given atty, exacerbating the dilemma with the vaping style of the individual and the liquid in use. On the brighter side of things there is an atty out there to suit everyones needs and equipment. Finding it is not always easy and could be a frustrating process.

For me the lowest I go is 1.8 as I don't care for the performance of 1.5s. Not just the heat they provide (1.5s) but the muting of the flavours along with the heat. I used to smoke and got bored with smoking. I can get vapour but vapour and TH without flavour is boring as well - might as well smoke

That being said certain liquids will benefit from more heat, but IME and opinion LRs fail to do this for me. OTOH increasing voltage to the sweet spot has rendered positive dividends. Now, one will say watts is watts and one would be absolutely right (in theory). I have no explanation for this at this point in time but vaping an LR at 3.7V is not akin to vaping a 2.5 at 5V.

It is nice that we a have a large variety to choose from. Please remember that if a particular atty does not suit someone or their vaping style, it does not mean it is a bad atty. Just an atty that one does not care for in comparison with another.
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[Rob0506]

Now, one will say watts is watts and one would be absolutely right (in theory). I have no explanation for this at this point in time but vaping an LR at 3.7V is not akin to vaping a 2.5 at 5V.

The going theory among many here is that the increase in resistance is acheived by using a longer or thicker coil. This means more surface area combined with lower temperatures. This seems to match my experience, that higher resistance and higher voltage will provide the same amount of vapor, but it will be cooler and more flavorful.

 

[Switched]

The going theory among many here is that the increase in resistance is acheived by using a longer or thicker coil. This means more surface area combined with lower temperatures. This seems to match my experience, that higher resistance and higher voltage will provide the same amount of vapor, but it will be cooler and more flavorful.

Thank you very much. That indeed seems the way I was thinking as well but I'll be darned if I could get it to come to me this am

 

[caged]

If it's anything like audio, the lower the resistance the harder it is to control. You generally increase noise when cutting ohms/resistance in audio. I have no idea if there is any relation in the vaping world though.

Switched, since there is usually a small variance in resistance (+ or - .2 ohms or something like that), it's possible Pizza got an atty on the higher end of the variable so it's more forgiving. I agree though, dripping noobs should stay away from the ultra LR attys.

 

[mwa102464]

People can have all there tanks/ mods/ whatever they use, but to me there is just nothing as good as dripping right into the HV-510 3.5ohm Atty, the i06 is also right there too but dam I love the Iken HV-510 Atty's, the flavor and vapor production of these is TOPS !

 

[5cardstud]

The going theory among many here is that the increase in resistance is acheived by using a longer or thicker coil. This means more surface area combined with lower temperatures. This seems to match my experience, that higher resistance and higher voltage will provide the same amount of vapor, but it will be cooler and more flavorful.

That is correct. But people think that because LR made their 510 and 808 ecigs work so well it must be better on a HV mod too. Even if it does stress their batteries and the electronics in their mods. I'm wondering also what kind of gasses are coming off these overstressed batteries that gets inhaled with the vapor. Oh well, maybe in 10 yrs. we'll have another lung problem to deal with. Maybe not too but I don't think that thought occured to anyone.
I'm glad he made these 510s 1.8 ohms instead of 1.6 ohms. Great decision.

 

[Rob0506]

People can have all there tanks/ mods/ whatever they use, but to me there is just nothing as good as dripping right into the HV-510 3.5ohm Atty, the i06 is also right there too but dam I love the Iken HV-510 Atty's, the flavor and vapor production of these is TOPS !

Couldn't agree more. I'm using that exact model on my Darwin and it works great. I haven't been using them long, though. The only problem I've had with them is that the flavor suddenly drops off (still good TH adn vapor, just no flavor). Gotta do some cleaning tomorrow and see if I can run them through again. I'm getting about a week before that happens. I'm not really sure if that's what I should expect or not.

 

[Switched]

Couldn't agree more. I'm using that exact model on my Darwin and it works great. I haven't been using them long, though. The only problem I've had with them is that the flavor suddenly drops off (still good TH adn vapor, just no flavor). Gotta do some cleaning tomorrow and see if I can run them through again. I'm getting about a week before that happens. I'm not really sure if that's what I should expect or not.

What is your wattage setting?

 

[Rob0506]

What is your wattage setting?

For BB I'm usually at 9.2. I run 8.4 for gorilla juice and some fruit ones are a little lower, but 9.2 is the highest and most frequent.

 

[Switched]

Give 'em a whirl at 7 to 8. Heat will take away some flavour

 

[mwa102464]

I'm running mine on the Darwin too, my normal setting is between 9-10 Watts, what Switched is saying is true if your looking for more flavor normally lowering the Watts will do this however it then takes away from vapor production so you need to find your middle ground for what you like best with each juice. These Iken Atty's have always performed super but on the Darwin they are out of this world Great.

 

[Switched]

I'm running mine on the Darwin too, my normal setting is between 9-10 Watts, what Switched is saying is true if your looking for more flavor normally lowering the Watts will do this however it then takes away from vapor production so you need to find your middle ground for what you like best with each juice. These Iken Atty's have always performed super but on the Darwin they are out of this world Great.

Ahhhh, but with 100% VG liquids this is not a problem (VP)

 

[caged]

Interesting. The taste seemed to open up after giving the 1.8 a vodka bath. The vape also seems warmer now.