I need some info on OHm

[anavidfan]

Hello, ive been looking on many sites and noticed that there are quite a few really nice accessories out there that dont come in 2 Ohm. I saw some nice tanks and clearomizers that come in 1.8?, 2.4 and up, but I was told for my KGo to stick with 2 ohm accessories(LR) will a little less than 2.0 be okay, or a bit higher? As Im not sure exactly what Ohms are or how it affects the battery and atty I want to know before i buy.

 

[iamtumus]

well lr as i understand is 1.5-2.2 ohm so any low resistance should be fine. I use 1.5's on my reo mini with 3.7v batteries

 

[anavidfan]

thank for the quick reply, I figured a bit lower and a bit higher might be fine, but being ignorant of these voltage and Ohm etc, I wanted to make sure I didnt fry anything. I know basic things like using adapters not to use adapters higher that the device has or you can fry it or rechargers.

 

[79Silo]

Recommended Resistances​ ​
Battery​ ​	Recommended Resistance​ ​ (Single Coil)​ ​	Notes​ ​	Recommended Resistance​ ​ (Dual Coil)​ ​
510, 901,808 and other China batteries​ ​	2.5 ohm is the standard but they will work as low as 2.0 ohms. Higher resistance produces less vapor.​ ​	Below 2.0 ohms, the battery life is signifigantly reduced and the batteries may be damaged​ ​	Not Recommended​ ​
eGo​ ​	2.0 - 2.5 ohms. Same as above​ ​	Same as above.​ ​	1.5-1.7 ohms​ ​
3.7 Volt mods, roughstacks, box mods, e-Power​ ​	1.7 to 3.2 ohms​ ​	Above 3.2 ohms, vapor production will be reduced. Lower than 1.7 ohms, battery may think it's a short and not work.​ ​	1.5-1.7 ohms​ ​
5 Volt mods​ ​	2.5 to 3.2 ohms​ ​	2.5 ohms may cause some juices to burn. Lower resistances may not work and will tend to burn liquid or blow out the atty or carto.​ ​	2 ohms​ ​
6 Volt​ ​	3.2 ohms and up​ ​	Lower ohms will tend to burn out the atty or carto or burn the liquid.​ ​	2.5 ohms​ ​
7 Volt​ ​	4.5 to 5 ohms​ ​	Personal preference on most of these but lower than 4 ohm tends to burn e-liquid and the actual cartos or atties will burn out quicker.​ ​	3 ohms​ ​

From madvapes website

 

[Liv2Ski]

79 Silo has provided a nice table for you and if you would like a calculator to play with:

http://www.the12volt.com/ohm/ohmslawcalculators.asp

And a fairly simple explanation that uses some common analogies to help in understanding:

Ohm's Law - The basics - Ohms Law Formulas Explained

Not that you wanted any science to go along with your vape but if you do then enjoy. Happy vapes

 

[anavidfan]

Thank you both for the info. I have found that when I get into any "hobby" or new electronics(esp computers) I end up studying it to the point that I acquire so much info that when speaking to many normal people they give me that "too much information look" I guess I like know WHY and HOW things work.