Need help with new vape

[davinationtv]

I have been using a Nok Pod 2 by smok since end of February and decided to get a new vape today. I got a voopoo drag 2 and set it up follow the instructions, which weren't exactly helpful, and when I go to vape I get this slight burning sensation at the back of my throat. I tried looking for settings for the vape online and on youtube but doesn't seem to be anything useful to stop this burning feeling. First I thought it was the coil but the coil is brand new and i did soak it before putting it in, like I would with my smok one but nothing is helping. Can anyone help me with the settings such as temperature SS, Watt s, Watt r and ones on youtube said there were 3 settings for FIT but on mine it only has 2, so i'm all kind of confused here.

 

[Katya]

Hi @davinationtv and welcome. I think Izan wants to know the exact nicotine concentration of your eliquid. I'm not familiar with your setup, but, generally, the higher the wattage you use, the lower nic concentration you should use due to the increased amount of vapor you're inhaling.

 

[Coyote628]

What is the nicotine content of the juice your using? What wattage do you have it set on? What atomizer are you using? What is the resistance of the coil? The drag 2 is an awesome amazing mod, I have one and I love it. We need details before we can help you.

 

[Coyote628]

And to be clear, I'm not trying to talk you down man. I've been cigarette free and properly vaping since the beginning of May this year, and I haven't ventured into TC vaping yet. I'm waiting for master Yoda @Mordacai to introduce me into Jedi ways. So don't rush into TC and other options before you know what you're doing.

Let's find the reason for the dry hits you're getting first. Maybe a bad coil? Smok is well known for low quality control on their stuff, I've experienced it first-hand with Smok Nord Pod, where all 5/5 of the ceramic 1.4 ohm coils from a 5 pack I bought didn't last longer than 2-3 days of very moderate vaping. All would flood and burn in no time. On the other hand, the 0.6 ohm coils I bought for the same device lasted minimum a week up to 2 weeks. And I did everything right for the 1.4s, starting from priming to juice viscosity used

he is using a voopoo drag 2. Doesnt know what the atomizer is though and I dont know they put in the kit. I have a drag 2 but I bought the mod only. I don't know the coils he showed in the pic or what atomizer they go to but I'm sure they are not for TC.

 

[Coyote628]

Do this....change the coil, prime the new coil thoroughly. Pop the batteries out of the mod and the put them back. This takes the mod to wattage. Dont change any settings. Put the tank back on and then select yes for new coil. Then before you vape it, lower the wattage to 20 watts. Then start vaping and gradually bring the watts up to your comfort level

 

[Katya]

what about what s and r watt level? the max for each is 60

I'm sorry, I don't vape at those wattages. I'm an MTL vaper--just trying to help. When I use TC, I set my watts at 25 and temperature at 370 or 380°F and adjust up if necessary. For DL, high wattage vaping, you may want to set the watts a bit higher, but I'm not sure how much higher. I'm sure others will chime in to help soon.

 

[Coyote628]

Unless you're using stainless steel coils, you dont need to be using TC mode. If your coils are kanthal set it in wattage mode. I'm using kanthal mesh .17ohms and I don't vape this over 55 watts. I had an original drag but I like the drag 2 even better, if that's possible. These mods are really nice even though I don't use all the fancy functions. The one thing you should watch though is when you change a coil, the mod will present the wattage way higher than you actually need. My .17ohm coils, when I put a fresh one in and screw on the tank causes the board to reset wattage to like 90watts. If you dont catch this and turn it way down before you take the first vape, its gonna toast the wick right off from the start. You do have the option to choose yes or no for new coil so either choose no so it will set the wattage at the last setting or choose yes and be prepared to lower the wattage way down so you can slowly break in the new coil and wick. I do like this mod and it's very easy to get a great vape from it. Just pay attention to what you're doing. And you still didnt say what kind of atomizer and coil setup you're using, this info would also be helpful in helping you enjoy your vape. I will say it's a big step up from using a pod too.

 

[Katya]

I knew someone would show up with good information. Thanks, @Coyote628

 

[somdcomputerguy]

I also advise going above 400-420°F. No matter what strength nic you're using.

Did you mean to type "I also advise not going above 400-420°F. No matter what strength nic you're using." instead?

 

[Mordacai]

Hello @davinationtv, what tank and coils are you using please?

As if it's the one that comes with the Drag 2, I think that the coils are Kanthal. And unfortunately you can't use Kanthal with TC mode, as mods aren't able to read the resistance change when it's heated.

 

[PeterKay]

My first advice: as you're onbviously not very experienced, forget the temperature mode. Stick to power (wattage) mode only until you research about it or have someone guide you through it.
Coils are made of different materials, and some are not suitable for temperature control (TC) mode. You need to know what material your coil is made out of to experiment with different settings of your device

 

[PeterKay]

"PnP-M2 - 0.6Ω single mesh 20-28W half direct lung DL, Finic P18, Caliber P22, Drag Baby Trio"
Voopoo Drag Baby Trio Vinci 0.6 Ohm Coils PnP-M2 | Electronic Cigarette Co.

If you tried to vape it at 60W, so over the double wattage recommended, especially after installing a fresh coil (it's usually better to start a new coil at the bottom of its range and then up the wattage), you most probably burned it. Is your juice 70VG/30PG?

 

[PeterKay]

The more viscous your liquid is (the more VG), the easier it is to burn a coil. If you burned it it's no use anymore unless you rewick it. Try a new coil

 

[Izan]

Hi and welcome,
What is the nicotine content of the juice you are using?
Is it salt based or regular nicotine?


Cheers
I

 

[PeterKay]

he is using a voopoo drag 2. Doesnt know what the atomizer is though and I dont know they put in the kit. I have a drag 2 but I bought the mod only. I don't know the coils he showed in the pic or what atomizer they go to but I'm sure they are not for TC.

Yeah and if you look up the link i sent you will see 20-28W, definitely not 60W as OP said he used initially

 

[davinationtv]

your juice is thus 78/22 vg/pg (unusual), after adding nicotine which is most likely pg-based you will be down to roughly 70/30 vg/pg. Which is quite viscous. Not too thick for 0.6 ohm coil if vaped at the correct wattage, but if you put twice as much power as the coil can withstand, it will definitely not wick fast enough and you will end up burning it

so your saying i burnt out the coil thats why im getting dry hits?

 

[PeterKay]

so your saying i burnt out the coil thats why im getting dry hits?

Try what @Coyote628 suggested, don't go above 20W to start with. After you fill the tank wait minimum 10min, not 5 like manufacturer says. I noticed some coils perform better after priming for a bit longer than what it says on the box

 

[PeterKay]

this is what it says on the back of the box, is this any help?

yes, your atomiser is called "pnp pod tank"

 

[Coyote628]

On the FIT screen you should be on 1. Fast click 3 times and you'll see SS. NI TI. Fast click 3 more times and you'll see 200F or some temp reading. Fast click 3 more times and it will take you to wattage mode. Use the small button at the bottom to lower the wattage to about 20watts to start with...

 

[davinationtv]

On the FIT screen you should be on 1. Fast click 3 times and you'll see SS. NI TI. Fast click 3 more times and you'll see 200F or some temp reading. Fast click 3 more times and it will take you to wattage mode. Use the small button at the bottom to lower the wattage to about 20watts to start with...

okay thank you for your help i shall try it