I think I'm roasting my eLiquid

[nefario]

Ok, I started with Carto-tanks with eGo-style batteries. My wife switched to EVOD on the simple premesis they had pink tanks and my local shop never had pink carto tanks. I eventually bought one (not a pink one!) after she raved how nice it was. They're pretty nice!

We were using "one-step-up-from-the-lowest" (that's what I told my local shop, I don't really know what resistance) atomizers and everything seemed fine. They ran out of stock and I ordered a 10pk of 1.8ohm online (a step lower from what we were using from the local shop) thinking it would work "better". NO!

It's very strange, right now we're short on batteries after I broke my genuine eGo when I fell asleep with it and apparently did the hokey-pokey on it in my sleep. We only have three batteries, 2 of which have already been soldered. I use the two soldered ones, and it's VERY odd because one of them seems to instantly burn the eLiquid. It tastes awful. the eLiquid (almost clear with this flavor) turns very dark within an hour or two. It tastes bad, but it's not a dry burn taste, but similar.

The other two "roast" the eliquid as well, but a little slower, takes about a day. I've burned through 7 out of a 10pk of the 1.8ohm just trying to get it to taste right hoping switching atomizers would help any....

My question is

1) What is the normal voltage for a eGo battery? I have a multimeter and would like to see if the battery that is seemingly frying liquid faster than the other 2 is putting out a higher voltage.

2) What is the optimal resistance for an EVOD atomizer?

3) A little off topic -- anyone know where to buy spare battery parts? I have 3 broken batteries that just need a little TLC, and 2 of them when I broke them, I lost the tiny plastic button insert. I'm a PC Repair Tech as well as a fix it yourself kinda guy, so soldering comes pretty easy

Any other tips on the issue would be appreciated... I'm at work now with no access and I'm using the battery that's extra-awful.. Not having a good vaping experience today! I'm going to run to my local shop as soon as I clock out here.. Should I just buy 1 of each resistance and give them all a shot?

I remember seeing a chart about Voltage vs Resistance vs Temp that showed you when some liquids burned, etc.. Anyone know what chart I'm thinking about?
Thanks!

 

[Nibiru2012]

My experience with EGO-style batteries is that they have an extremely flimsy connection between the battery body and the tank connector. My roommate had the same thing happen to him when he fell asleep and rolled onto his EGO unit.

Most EGO-style batteries, with no voltage adjuster are right at 3.7 volts +/- 10%. The 'twist' style have variable voltage. However, if you're going that route it's better to upgrade to a better unit.

Remember when it comes to battery units and such, there's an old axiom which really applies to just about any product.

"The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten."

I would highly recommend that you spend a little more money and get a better battery unit such as the Innokin iTaste VV v3.0. It has variable voltage and variable wattage settings so that you can adjust it for the 'sweet spot' that suits your vaping preferences. Also the tank connection to the battery body is riveted in six different spots giving it a very solid tight connection. A lot of website are not showing the current version 3.0, but the older v2.0 which has no riveting.

Here's a jpeg of one I found on Ebay, the resolution is bad, but you can plainly see the rivets:


Also you'll notice that it is a square body, so no worries about it rolling off the desk or counter.

Here's a better jpeg of the frontal view:


If all you need is a battery unit with no tank/clearomizers then here's a very good buy on Ebay; $29.80 plus $4.99 shipping.

Innokin iTaste VV v3.0 Express Kit 510 & EGO Thread. *Newest style with 6 rivets

I use one for running around town on public transportation and at my work. It's sturdy, tough and has a durable finish on it. Mine is black.

Regarding your EVOD tank, most come in standard at 2.5 ohms +/- .2ohm resistance. Since they're a single coil unit, this I find is a perfect setup for this style tank. I also use the Aspire ET-S BDC (bottom dual coil) clearomizer Pyrex-lined and it's at 1.8 ohms +/- .1ohms resistance.

I hope some of this helps you out!

P.S.
Here's a link to a ohms/wattage/voltage vaping chart: http://i.imgur.com/Ohn8o.png

You can download it and print it out for future reference.

 

[Miata GT]

I can't speak most of your points but I can offer that when I recently bought my first kit the local store supplied 1.8ohm coils with the T3S clearimizers that I purchased and they have worked very well with my starter eGo batteries. Lots of vape and a good taste.

 

[Mrs C]

Standard evod batteries with evod bcc or mini PT 2's . Cotton wicked 2.0 -2.1 ohm coils. I build my own coils. Stock made just doesn't have much consistency. Once you get the hang of making them, stock is just nasty.

 

[Kent C]

The 1.8 ohm Kanger coils are good for strong flavors but will burn lighter flavors. For those I use the 2.2 ohm. BUT I'm using Joye eGo-c upgrade batts in the regulated mode - 3.4 V (you need a special set up - not just a multimeter to measure 'underload' voltage which is what is operative here. ) So an unregulated 3.7V (underload) eGo or eGo clone may burn ejuice at 1.8 even more.

 

[Brachinus]

The 1.8 coils "cool down" after a couple of days, and after a week or so get so "cool" that I end up replacing them. (I'm using a Kanger Mini ProTank 2).

 

[iBigChill]

I use Joye eGo Upgrade Pass Throughs and a SLB eGo V. The joye's are constant voltage at 3.4 volts and seem to work fine for most purposes. The SLB can be set in .1V increments. The Joye's also have a VV mode that I rarely use.

I use Kanger T3S's and MT3S's. I mix and match 1.8ohm and 2.2ohm coils in those. Some of my juices work great with 1.8 and constant voltage. Some I prefer with 2.2 and constant voltage. One of them really seems to be great at 3.8V and a 1.8ohm coil (tasting is believing).

I am sick of the guess work and swapping coils so I'm jumping on the VV/VW bandwagon now. Waiting on vapemail for it.

I'm pretty careful with my stuff. I do not want to have to bust out the soldering iron on my batteries. From now on I'm buying much higher quality stuff in hopes that I buy less in the future. This may or may not work for me, however. Good luck!

 

[fairweasel2323]

Kanger recommends a 2.1-2.3ohm head with 3.4-3.7v, u can get info from there site

here it is


"Recommended Voltage for varying resistance levels:

1.7 - 1.9 ohm 3.1 - 3.3 Volts
2.1 - 2.3 ohm 3.4 - 3.7 Volts
2.4 - 2.6 ohm 3.8 - 4.1 Volts
2.6 - 3.0 ohm 4.2 - 4.5 Volts

Please note that atomisers will burn out more quickly at higher voltages."