MVP 2 and Ohm

[Parallel]

Firstly, I apologize because I know it has been asked a thousand times before. Secondly, I have searched the threads but find myself even more confused so I'm just going to ask in relation to my device (MVP 2).

So, I'm using a Kanger Protank 3 on my new MVP 2. I am using a 2.0 ohm atomizer head and when I push both buttons on the device it shows a resistance reading of 2.0 (which is correct, right? Because of the atomizer head choice?).

According to the "Safe Vaping Chart", with a resistance reading of 2.0, the maximum watts I could safely vape at is 8.0; and the maximum voltage I should vape at is 4.0. Is this correct?

If I chose the 1.5 ohm atomizer head it would cause my safe vaping wattage an increase to a maximum of 8.17 (useless difference since the device jumps in .5 increments); and the maximum voltage would drop to 3.5.

When I watch reviews on atomizers/tanks/clearos I always see them vaping at higher watts and that's confusing. Are they building their own wicks/coils? I guess I wonder the benefits of having a vv/vw that can go much higher, yet my "safe vaping" range feels so limited.

Also, Iguess I just want to make sure I am grasping the safe vaping chart correctly since I still consider myself new to vaping components

 

[CreepyLady]

Ok - several factors are happening - I will try to explain it easily because its A LOT to learn and not so wordy you want to nap

Firstly, that chart should really be called the "possibly close to an ideal range for good performance chart" instead of safe vaping. When using something regulated like an MVP you are not going to be in any danger zones on any settings with a factory 2.0 ohm coil. So use the range as a "I will find my preferred sweet spot possibly within or near this ball park". There wont be any adverse effect if you found you liked a setting 0.5 or 1.0 notches up or down from it.

Next item up is the protank 3- it is a dual coil device so the ranges on that chart will not be spot on. With a 2.0 ohm total resistance on a dual coil, it means there are two 4.0 ohm coils for the battery to power. You will generally find that you can go to higher settings without getting a burnt taste and to find your sweet spot than you would with a single coil.

The folks vaping at higher watts are often using lower resistance coils they build, I stay around 0.8 Ohms on my mechanical which means I am around 20 watts. When I used clearos I rarely had anything other than burnt yuck above 8.5 watts. It changes everything when you control your build (style, wire gauge, wick) your airflow and such, that is what allows pleasurable vaping at higher power levels.

 

[Parallel]

Okay, thank you! That's helpful! So basically it's safe to say I can bump up to 8.5-9.0 watts without fear I'm going to burn something out or blow up my device

 

[WharfRat1976]

Firstly, I apologize because I know it has been asked a thousand times before. Secondly, I have searched the threads but find myself even more confused so I'm just going to ask in relation to my device (MVP 2).

So, I'm using a Kanger Protank 3 on my new MVP 2. I am using a 2.0 ohm atomizer head and when I push both buttons on the device it shows a resistance reading of 2.0 (which is correct, right? Because of the atomizer head choice?).

According to the "Safe Vaping Chart", with a resistance reading of 2.0, the maximum watts I could safely vape at is 8.0; and the maximum voltage I should vape at is 4.0. Is this correct?

If I chose the 1.5 ohm atomizer head it would cause my safe vaping wattage an increase to a maximum of 8.17 (useless difference since the device jumps in .5 increments); and the maximum voltage would drop to 3.5.

When I watch reviews on atomizers/tanks/clearos I always see them vaping at higher watts and that's confusing. Are they building their own wicks/coils? I guess I wonder the benefits of having a vv/vw that can go much higher, yet my "safe vaping" range feels so limited.

Also, Iguess I just want to make sure I am grasping the safe vaping chart correctly since I still consider myself new to vaping components

Watts=Volts X Volts(Volts squared) Divided by Resistance. So if your MVP2 is fully charged let's use 4.2volts. (Mine will only fully charge to 4.1v.)

So 4.2 X 4.2 = 17.64 divided by 2(ohms- your coil) = 8.82watts. As your MVP2 discharges battery life you have to recalc the math. Personally, I vape my MVP in the 10 watt range for a little more warmth. In general with a regulated mod, it is hard to do any damage to any coil. I suppose it is not impossible.

Vape On!

 

[Parallel]

Oh wow, I think I'm finally grasping this! I didn't think about the voltage changing. Wow. So the lower the voltage the more you should lower the wattage. I thought it would be the opposite.

Thanks so much, both of you!

 

[WharfRat1976]

Yep, it is the same thing with a mech mod as well. That is why when using a mechmod, safety is so key and a good multi meter. With the MVP all you have to do is change your wattage and the voltage comes along for the ride. The MOD adjusts automatically. If you chnage your voltage the wattage comes along for the ride. The last setting you make will put the MVP2 into that mode- Either wattage or voltage.

 

[Parallel]

Yep, it is the same thing with a mech mod as well. That is why when using a mechmod, safety is so key and a good multi meter. With the MVP all you have to do is change your wattage and the voltage comes along for the ride. The MOD adjusts automatically. If you chnage your voltage the wattage comes along for the ride. The last setting you make will put the MVP2 into that mode- Either wattage or voltage.

So, either way the device is going to correct itself safely, right?

 

[Baditude]

Ohm's Law for Dummies

 

[steved5600]

The safe vaping chart is a generic recommend wattage chart and depending on which one your looking at may not be valid for dual coils. Remember if you have dual coils and you are doing 8 watts each coil is only doing 4 watts. So in theory you could go to 16 watts if you had mod that could do that. In any case the MVP 2 has a 3 amp limit. So you would not be able to exceed 13 watts which i think is higher than the MVP goes.

 

[Parallel]

This is all so helpful! Thanks again! (8w wasn't doing it for me but 8.5-9w seems great!) Yay!

 

[Bolivar]

The MVP is a regulated device. If the MVP doesn't like the resistance of the topper on it (resistance is too low), it won't fire it.

If it fires, it's good as far as the MVP is concerned, and it adjusts accordingly.

 

[bulldog63h]

Forget the chart. Adjust the wattage or voltage to what tastes good to you. If you get a burnt taste, drop down a couple steps. You don't need to adjust your setting as the battery drains either. The mpv is regulated, it regulates the output to be constant, even as the battery drains.

 

[bluecat]

For an MVP 2, start at 7 watts. Try going up 1 or down one. Test it as you vape. There will be a certain point where the vapor will be too hot/cool burned/no flavor. That is the beauty of VW.

watts=(voltage+voltage)/resistance

Change any of those parameters the others change.

 

[bulldog63h]

For an MVP 2, start at 7 watts. Try going up 1 or down one. Test it as you vape. There will be a certain point where the vapor will be too hot/cool burned/no flavor. That is the beauty of VW.

watts=(voltage+voltage)/resistance

Change any of those parameters the others change.

Watts=(voltageXvoltage)/resistance.

 

[StrafeMalone]

The other thing to keep in mind is air flow. I use Aspire ETS BDCs tanks with 1.8 ohm atomizer heads. When I first got my tanks I could not go above 6.5 watts with out getting a burnt taste. I drilled out one hole to 1/16th of an inch and can now set them at 7 to 7.5 watts depending on flavor of juice. This is on a MVP v2.