My quest for a low-airflow vaporizer ...

[KettleGirl]

Everywhere I search and/or ask advice in searching for a good vaporizer, the mindset is overwhelmingly that what everyone should be looking for is something that blows *lots* of *very* visible vapor with as high an airflow as possible. Problem is --- that's pretty close to the opposite of what I want. I very much want that feel of the resistance when I suck the air in -- as that is a huge source of relaxation for me --- so high-airflow is not a good thing in my book. As for the lots of visible vapor thing ---- well yes, I do want to be able to taste the flavor --- but going overboard with the smoke means more drain on my battery, as more drying of my throat.

Also --- I am not into pulling the vapor into my lungs --- but prefer to fill my mouth cavity with the vapor, and then exhale.

I'm looking for a good vaporizer that can allow me to vape the way I prefer to vape rather than the way someone else thinks one aught to vape --- and which can do this without burning-off coils *too* quickly.

Smaller-size tanks are probably a plus --- as the smaller the tank, the more frequently I can change flavor.

Oh --- and I'm not sitting on a mountain of money, so taking that into account is also a plus.

Any advice?

Thanks,
Kettle Girl

 

[Katya]

What kind of batteries do you have?

Several Kanger clearomizers come (or can be retrofitted) with air control bases so you can adjust the amount of air that goes through your clearo to you liking. Just remember that too tight a draw may result in a dry hit.

Aspire clearomizers (at least the ones I've tried) have a rather tight draw. Too tight for me.

 

[TikPandora]

The good thing with the newer clearos from Kanger and Aspire is that with the included airflow control valves, you can turn it up to full air, or down to very little. Even though these tanks are lauded for their big airflow potential, they also are very good at closing it up too. I'd try either an Aerotank (personal favorite) or a nautilus mini. Good tanks, adjustable, replaceable, and glass.

 

[KettleGirl]

What kind of batteries do you have?

It says "E-Vapor" on it. I think it's an EVOD, but I don't trust my memory 100% on that one.

Several Kanger clearomizers come (or can be retrofitted) with air control bases so you can adjust the amount of air that goes through your clearo to you liking. Just remember that too tight a draw may result in a dry hit.

Thank you very much.

 

[KettleGirl]

The good thing with the newer clearos from Kanger and Aspire is that with the included airflow control valves, you can turn it up to full air, or down to very little. Even though these tanks are lauded for their big airflow potential, they also are very good at closing it up too. I'd try either an Aerotank (personal favorite) or a nautilus mini. Good tanks, adjustable, replaceable, and glass.

Thanks. I'll see which ones they have at the vape shop.

 

[Katya]

It says "E-Vapor" on it. I think it's an EVOD, but I don't trust my memory 100% on that one.


Thank you very much.

Do you know if comes with variable or set voltage? You need to know the working voltage of your battery. Knowing that will help decide what resistance coils you should buy.

You're welcome.

 

[KettleGirl]

Do you know if comes with variable or set voltage? You need to know the working voltage of your battery. Knowing that will help decide what resistance coils you should buy.

You're welcome.

The voltage is not variable. When I next visit the vape shop later today, I can verify the exact name --- and then, perhaps I can look up the voltage based on that information and get back to you.

Once again - thanks.

 

[djsvapour]

I'm looking for a good vaporizer that can allow me to vape the way I prefer to vape rather than the way someone else thinks one aught to vape --- and which can do this without burning-off coils *too* quickly.

Now I'm worried. Kangers are the worst for using up those coils.

 

[Lessifer]

It's been a while since I've used clearos but if I recall, the CE4/Stardust/T2 types have a pretty tight draw. Also, unlike the bottom coil designs, they won't flood due to the tighter draw.

 

[Warpigs]

Welcome to ECF!

 

[KettleGirl]

It's been a while since I've used clearos but if I recall, the CE4/Stardust/T2 types have a pretty tight draw. Also, unlike the bottom coil designs, they won't flood due to the tighter draw.

Oh --- I am not familiar with the difference between "top coil" and "bottom coil" design --- but I suppose that if I value long enough I will become familiar with the difference.

 

[djsvapour]

Oh --- I am not familiar with the difference between "top coil" and "bottom coil" design --- but I suppose that if I vape? long enough I will become familiar with the difference.

You might, but discounting the Kanger T2, most 'old' tech clearomisers are not that good. Nearly all the new stuff is bottom coil.
There were some good ones in the past, but going looking for them would be kind of silly.

Some of the Aspire range have low airflow, for example the ET-S with the BVC coil is far from airy.

 

[SweeneyTodd79]

I was working on a plain old Kanger Protank 2, which has (compared to just about everything else I've been handed) a pretty tight draw. I've put an air control ring on it, but often still keep it dialed down pretty tight.

It's not so much, in my limited experience, the coil that goes bad on the kangers, but the wicking. It gets gunked up and eventually roasts. if you're good about cleaning them they can last up to 2-3 weeks.

 

[roosterado]

Kanger MT3s Clearomizers have a tight Draw. They hold 3mils but cost $6 each so having 2 or 3 would not be cost prohibitive. Make sure to order the replacement Coils for MT3s I soak the coil heads in Very hot Water for about 30 mins then let air dry. usually get another 4-5 days out of them. Also the MT3s coils are about $8 for 5

Kanger MT3S Clearomizer

 

[tj99959]

You sound like a good candidate for a carto tank.

I use the little 3.3ml tanks, and mine are almost 4 years old & still work perfectly.
ALL THE J TANKS IN ONE SPOT – ElectronicStix.Com
and use these cartomizers in them
510 Punched Cartomizers – ElectronicStix.Com

4 years ago everything had a tight draw

Or.. if you want to save a little money and punch your own cartos:
http://www.electronicstix.com/collections/boge-510-cartomizers

 

[Nightshard]

Most adjustable airflow attys will do if you use the smallest air hole, with some you can even open half a hole.

 

[Lessifer]

One thing to keep in mind with adjustable airflow atomizers is, the airflow adjustment is less about customizing the draw to your liking and more about adjusting the airflow/vacuum effect to aid wicking. Adjust the draw too tight and you could have flooding issues.

 

[Nightshard]

One thing to keep in mind with adjustable airflow atomizers is, the airflow adjustment is less about customizing the draw to your liking and more about adjusting the airflow/vacuum effect to aid wicking. Adjust the draw too tight and you could have flooding issues.

With some like the kayfun the air holes are designed to be a specific size and changing that can cause problems, but with some it's doable.
The kayfun for example has a very tight draw for my taste, even when wide open so maybe you will like it.