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Voltron

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Voltron I forgot to add that the kayfun might have you wanting to lower your nic as well , it's a big step up from clearos .

My next purchase will be for low nic/ higer VG juice, even before I buy the SVD. I recently started ordering 12mg instead of 18. I can vape it in the Magma, but not the 18mg ones. I tried one juice that was made with extra flavor, and while it tastes great on a T4, it's too overwhelming on the Magma. Another one I got sweetened has the same issue with the sweetness level. I'll have to buy it unsweetened as well. Talk about "game changers". :)
 

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    My next purchase will be for low nic/ higer VG juice, even before I buy the SVD. I recently started ordering 12mg instead of 18. I can vape it in the Magma, but not the 18mg ones. I tried one juice that was made with extra flavor, and while it tastes great on a T4, it's too overwhelming on the Magma. Another one I got sweetened has the same issue with the sweetness level. I'll have to buy it unsweetened as well. Talk about "game changers". :)
    You might have an inkling now of what the Magma is capable of , it gets serious below .9 ohms , I think you're gonna love the Kayfun mini too , it's definitely gonna be a game changer for you .
     

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    Yeah, definitely makes sense to go back to my 1.8 - 2ohm builds. I started building them lower because I used to keep swapping KFL's between my Regulated devices and my E-pipes. Now that I have a dedicated KFL for the Pipe, I don't need to build my regulated ones so low.

    Thanks for the info folks.

    I just suffered a really weak vape. My 1.3 ohm fires at 10 watts just fine. 3.7 volts no flashing. Now back to 21w, much better. You sure your battery is charged?

    Also no down time. Vape it while it charges.
     

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    I just suffered a really weak vape. My 1.3 ohm fires at 10 watts just fine. 3.7 volts no flashing. Now back to 21w, much better. You sure your battery is charged?

    Also no down time. Vape it while it charges.


    We talking about the same device here?! I've not had any issues with the device firing, I was just trying to figure out why the ohms started flashing at me.

    The flashing ohms message I posted earlier was taken straight from Evolv's documentation for the ZNA30: http://www.evolvapor.com/datasheet/dna30.pdf

    Look under the Error Messages - Too low power setting.
     

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    You might have an inkling now of what the Magma is capable of , it gets serious below .9 ohms , I think you're gonna love the Kayfun mini too , it's definitely gonna be a game changer for you .

    I wanna understand the pros and cons of a lower ohm coil. Sounds like you like a pretty warm vape, am I correct? I just can't imagine myself needing to go that low since I like it on the cooler side. Would it really make sense for me to build a 1.5ohm or lower coil?
     

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    I wanna understand the pros and cons of a lower ohm coil. Sounds like you like a pretty warm vape, am I correct? I just can't imagine myself needing to go that low since I like it on the cooler side. Would it really make sense for me to build a 1.5ohm or lower coil?


    Not if you are enjoying the level you're at. Bronze is content in the 7W range, I'm comfortable in the 10W range. I'll play around with high Watt, low Ohm setups but that's when playing at home. For my ADV's and outside vaping, I always go back to what works best for me.

    It's good to experiment and try different setups though. You never know, you may be competing with Retic and BK someday. :D
     

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    We talking about the same device here?! I've not had any issues with the device firing, I was just trying to figure out why the ohms started flashing at me.

    The flashing ohms message I posted earlier was taken straight from Evolv's documentation for the ZNA30: http://www.evolvapor.com/datasheet/dna30.pdf

    Look under the Error Messages - Too low power setting.

    I've got a 1.3 ohm single coil in the Veritas on my ZNA Lite. Should be the same board as yours, Dusty. Set at 10W and no flashing. It's firing at 3.7 volts. I have to lower it to 9.2 volts before I get the low ohms flashing warning, at 3.6 volts. Dial up to 9.3W and it still shows 3.6 volts - but no flashing. My battery is at around 75% on the screen indicator.

    I have no idea why, but the same volts on the Provari tastes slightly burnt. Could be shinyitis bias on my part.
     

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    I wanna understand the pros and cons of a lower ohm coil. Sounds like you like a pretty warm vape, am I correct? I just can't imagine myself needing to go that low since I like it on the cooler side. Would it really make sense for me to build a 1.5ohm or lower coil?
    I like a warm vape but not a hot one , taste is subjective and going lower might not be for you , especially with the juice you have now . In general a lower ohm , hotter coil will increase the amount of vapor produced making for a denser vape , the only way to find your sweetspot is to experiment with different builds until you find what suits you the best . The SVD will allow you to explore more possibilities than your current setup . One other thing is I recommend a long driptip to cool your vape if you do try a warmer build .
     

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    Voltron Dusty went to 3mg nic and 100%VG just for the Magma and I've always been a high VG user , I usually run at .7-.8 ohms with dual coils in the Magma and even 10mg nic at 100%VG can be too much , I would suggest getting some zero nic 100%VG juice to mix with your juice for use in the Magma , if you build higher than you already are you are gonna loose flavor but going lower might vaporize you . :) BTW did you get the Kayfun mini built yet ?

    I regularly vape 60/40, 15 mg on dual coils on the Magma. :)

    At 13W - 15W has been perfect for warmth and flavor so far.
     

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    Not if you are enjoying the level you're at. Bronze is content in the 7W range, I'm comfortable in the 10W range. I'll play around with high Watt, low Ohm setups but that's when playing at home. For my ADV's and outside vaping, I always go back to what works best for me.

    It's good to experiment and try different setups though. You never know, you may be competing with Retic and BK someday. :D

    That'll be the day I reach double guru status. LOL! :D

    I can understand the need for more heat when vaping thick, gunky NETs. In my case, I vape really clean juices, so I'm not sure if I really need a mod. I guess I'll experiment with a 2.5ohm coil next since that's what normally works for me in my preferred clearos.
     

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    I've got a 1.3 ohm single coil in the Veritas on my ZNA Lite. Should be the same board as yours, Dusty. Set at 10W and no flashing. It's firing at 3.7 volts. I have to lower it to 9.2 volts before I get the low ohms flashing warning, at 3.6 volts. Dial up to 9.3W and it still shows 3.6 volts - but no flashing. My battery is at around 75% on the screen indicator.

    I have no idea why, but the same volts on the Provari tastes slightly burnt. Could be shinyitis bias on my part.


    That makes sense though, your battery was under the limit of what was required for the coil. It only flashes when the battery has more power than the coil needs to fire based on your setting.
     

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    We talking about the same device here?! I've not had any issues with the device firing, I was just trying to figure out why the ohms started flashing at me.

    The flashing ohms message I posted earlier was taken straight from Evolv's documentation for the ZNA30: http://www.evolvapor.com/datasheet/dna30.pdf

    Look under the Error Messages - Too low power setting.

    :facepalm: I lowered mine to 10 watts to see if I got the error like you are. I'm not getting it. Don't know why you are. I'd say try a different battery. But what do I know. Mine uses a Sony VTC 5. And now me and my XPV DNA 30 are going back to the corner and be quiet.:)
     

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    Problem solved! Another successful life-hack (thanks, Dusty) and probably the only reason I would *ever* need a lipstick stand. (Could never stand the feel or the flavor of the stuff.)

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    She's back!! Bunch of differences..

    Serial number, copper 510 connector, reverse battery protection, adjustable 510 centre pin and of course the 30w chipset with metal buttons.

    Congrats on the speedy return of your gal! I've been wondering since you sent her in - do you mourn the loss of that low, low serial number?

    I'm curious to see what you think of the copper 510 connector. Copper is so soft, and that channel on the smaller, inner screw is really shallow. I've already got some scratches on it. Also on mine, the delrin ring has slipped down. Had to use the tabletop twice to get it to move back up. IMO, the "adjustability" is less than ideal. That's your cue to tell me I'm doing it wrong and don't understand. :)
     

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    Congrats on the speedy return of your gal! I've been wondering since you sent her in - do you mourn the loss of that low, low serial number?

    I'm curious to see what you think of the copper 510 connector. Copper is so soft, and that channel on the smaller, inner screw is really shallow. I've already got some scratches on it. Also on mine, the delrin ring has slipped down. Had to use the tabletop twice to get it to move back up. IMO, the "adjustability" is less than ideal. That's your cue to tell me I'm doing it wrong and don't understand. :)


    What use is a low, low serial number if the damn thing doesn't work?! I'll gladly trade the #100 that I had for whatever 4000 something that I have now. ;)

    I know copper is very soft, but it's an excellent conductor. There should be next to 0% loss in power transmission with that on there. We'll just have to take care of it. ;)

    Which Delrin ring has moved down?!

    Loving the fact that I can lock the Up/Down buttons. I used to see my wattages shift a bit every now and again when I used the previous one.

    No complaints so far from me on the ZNA, and I just built a 1.7ohm coil for the KFL I'm using on it. I was going for 1.8, but must have missed a wrap. 4.1v and no more flashy flashy!! :)
     

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    This one. The one inside the top cap that this "adjustable" two-piece copper screw fits into.

    I saw other people posting on ECF about the delrin slipping - and that's where I found the way to fix it using a tabletop. I think it was on the ElectroNicStix forum that I saw it.


    She's back!! Bunch of differences..


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    :facepalm: I lowered mine to 10 watts to see if I got the error like you are. I'm not getting it. Don't know why you are. I'd say try a different battery. But what do I know. Mine uses a Sony VTC 5. And now me and my XPV DNA 30 are going back to the corner and be quiet.:)


    Ok.. let's figure this out.

    What ohms have you got going on your JDS?

    Put in a fresh battery, and set your wattage really low. 6W maybe. As long as the power of the battery is more than what the coil needs to deliver that 6w for you, it should flash the ohms.
     
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