New mod

[Baditude]

Is it worth using the boost mode? It seems like it really works.

I would think using boost mode would drain batteries more than not using it. Boost mode would theoretically need a higher surge of current to reach the set boost setting. The more boost used, the more the batteries will drain.

Only you can decide if it is worth using it.

 

[Eskie]

Try it with and without boost mode and see which is better for you, which is the whole point of having a sophisticated board like that. You adjust to your personal preference.

 

[Ephraim Cooper]

Is it worth using the boost mode? It seems like it really works.

The screen says Im putting out 6.3 volts. The hex ohm only puts out 6 volts. Will the Samsung make it put out even more volts? The manuel says it can put out 10 volts.

 

[Baditude]

The screen says Im putting out 6.3 volts. The Hex Ohm only puts out 6 volts. Will the Samsung make it put out even more volts? The manuel says it can put out 10 volts.

Increasing your wattage setting should increase the voltage sent to the coil. Using a higher amp battery will allow you to increase your wattage setting (up to 180 watts using two 30 amp batteries) and thereby use more volts.

 

[Topwater Elvis]

It is worth using it however you like it best.
About the worst that can happen is having to rewick after a big ole nasty burnt hit.

Be a very good idea to go to the link I provided and read & learn all about it. Get familiar with all the features, adjustments, settings, modes, tweaks customizations and escribe.

 

[Ephraim Cooper]

Increasing your wattage setting should increase the voltage sent to the coil. Using a higher amp battery will allow you to increase your wattage setting and thereby use more volts.

So there is an advantage to having true 30 amp good batteries?

 

[Eskie]

The screen says Im putting out 6.3 volts. The Hex Ohm only puts out 6 volts. Will the Samsung make it put out even more volts? The manuel says it can put out 10 volts.

Given that 80W is working so well and higher is too hot, why are you worried about being able to usevmore volts?

 

[Ephraim Cooper]

Try it with and without boost mode and see which is better for you, which is the whole point of having a sophisticated board like that. You adjust to your personal preference.

I like 80watts boost the best. Gives me a quick hit and no burnt taste.

 

[Eskie]

So there is an advantage to having true 30 amp good batteries?

Yes, they can provide 30A should you ever need 30A.

I like 80watts boost the best. Gives me a quick hit and no burnt taste.

Then that's what you should use. Glad you found a setting you like.

 

[Ephraim Cooper]

I like 80watts boost the best. Gives me a quick hit and no burnt taste.

Given that 80W is working so well and higher is too hot, why are you worried about being able to usevmore volts?

Im just trying to understand how volts work. The Hex Ohm puts out 6 volts. This says its already putting out 6.3 volts on 80watts boost.

 

[Baditude]

Given that 80W is working so well and higher is too hot, why are you worried about being able to use more volts?

I'm thinking he is just asking questions and "learning" how things work. Personally, I'm glad that he is asking questions to "learn".

 

[Ephraim Cooper]

I'm thinking he is just asking questions and "learning" how things work. Personally, I'm glad that he is asking questions to "learn".

Since this is a regulated mod I bought 30 amp samsung 20S but they r only 2000mah. Shud I have gotten a lower amperage and higher mah for battery life?

 

[Baditude]

Since this is a regulated mod I bought 30 amp samsung 20S but they r only 2000mah. Shud I have gotten a lower amperage and higher mah for battery life?

Maybe, but remember you were asking about batteries for you HexOhm3 before you bought your new regulated mod. This is an entirely different device. No one knew you were going to purchase a regulated mod.

I always recommend to choose batteries for a regulated mod based on the wattage setting you typically use. You don't need a 30 amp battery (90 watts per battery; 180 watts total using two batteries) if you usually vape at 80 watts.


WATTAGE PER SINGLE BATTERY on REGULATED MOD:
(Wattage doubles using two batteries)

Up to 45W:

Samsung 18650 30Q, 3000 mah 15 amp CDR

Sony 18650VTC6 3000mAh 15 amp CDR

Up to 60W:

LG 18650HG2 3000mah 20 amp CDR

LG 18650HE4 2500 mah 20 amp CDR

Samsung 18650-25R, 2500 mah 20 amp CDR

Sanyo UR18650NSX, 2500 mah 20 amp CDR

Sony 18650VTC5, 2600 mah 20 amp CDR

Sony 18650VTC4, 2100 mah 23 amp CDR

Up to 75W:

LG 18650 HD4 2100 mah 25 amp CDR

LG 18650 HD2 2000 mah 25 amp CDR

Samsung 18650-24S, 2500 mah 25 amp CDR

Sony 18650VTC5A, 2500 mah 25 amp CDR

Up to 90W:

LG18650HB6 1500mah 30 amp CDR

LG18650HB2 1500mAh 30 amp CDR

LG18650HB4 1500mAh 30 amp CDR

Samsung 18650-20S 2000mah 30 amp CDR

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-If you use a good quality 15 amp CDR battery like the Samsung 30Q or Sony VTC6, then you are good up to 45 watts per battery; 90 watts using two; 135 watts for three batteries.

-If you use a good quality 20 amp CDR battery like the LG HG2 or Samsung 25R then you are good for 60 watts per battery. If using a 2-battery regulated mod, you're good for 120 watts as you have two batteries. If you are using a 3-battery mod, you're good for 180.

-If you use a single 25 amp CDR battery like the Sony VTC5A, then you are good for 75 watts per battery, 150 watts for two batteries, and 225 watts with three.

-If you use a single 30 amp CDR battery like the LG HB6 you are good up to 90 watts; with a pair of 30 amp CDR batteries you could safely do 180 watts.

 

[Eskie]

Since this is a regulated mod I bought 30 amp samsung 20S but they r only 2000mah. Shud I have gotten a lower amperage and higher mah for battery life?

By the book, yes. However at 80W you'll still get a full day out of them unless you vape 20 ml of juice a day.

Enjoy the batteries you just spent good money on. When they start getting old, or you need to buy more batteries for other reasons like more mods (and face it, after seeing how nice that DNA board is you know you're going to buy more of them) then balance capacity vs current on your battery selection. At least now you get the point of choosing the right battery for the right application so you should feel more confident in your battery knowledge base.

Edit: what @Baditude just posted.

 

[Topwater Elvis]

So there is an advantage to having true 30 amp good batteries?

Yes.
Safety being the first benefit, being able to use a wider & higher power range, batteries that are not pushed or stressed last longer between recharging and over all life span.

Stop thinking about volts, meaningless when using a quality regulated power device like you are now.
Adjust watts up / down & let the high quality & safe magic gizmo board inside do its job.

When heating wire
X volts met with X resistance creates X watts.
Set the watts the magic gizmo board inside does everything for you.

Now that you have a good regulated device all that matters is what you set wattage to.
And that is personal preference.
Until you want to fiddle with TC.
Lol

 

[Ephraim Cooper]

Maybe, but remember you were asking about batteries for you HexOhm3 before you bought your new regulated mod. This is an entirely different device. No one knew you were going to purchase a regulated mod.

I always recommend to choose batteries for a regulated mod based on the wattage setting you typically use. You don't need a 30 amp battery (90 watts per battery; 180 watts total using two batteries) if you usually vape at 80 watts.


WATTAGE PER SINGLE BATTERY on REGULATED MOD:
(Wattage doubles using two batteries)

Up to 45W:

Samsung 18650 30Q, 3000 mah 15 amp CDR

Sony 18650VTC6 3000mAh 15 amp CDR

Up to 60W:

LG 18650HG2 3000mah 20 amp CDR

LG 18650HE4 2500 mah 20 amp CDR

Samsung 18650-25R, 2500 mah 20 amp CDR

Sanyo UR18650NSX, 2500 mah 20 amp CDR

Sony 18650VTC5, 2600 mah 20 amp CDR

Sony 18650VTC4, 2100 mah 23 amp CDR

Up to 75W:

LG 18650 HD4 2100 mah 25 amp CDR

LG 18650 HD2 2000 mah 25 amp CDR

Samsung 18650-24S, 2500 mah 25 amp CDR

Sony 18650VTC5A, 2500 mah 25 amp CDR

Up to 90W:

LG18650HB6 1500mah 30 amp CDR

LG18650HB2 1500mAh 30 amp CDR

LG18650HB4 1500mAh 30 amp CDR

Samsung 18650-20S 2000mah 30 amp CDR

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-If you use a good quality 15 amp CDR battery like the Samsung 30Q or Sony VTC6, then you are good up to 45 watts per battery; 90 watts using two; 135 watts for three batteries.

-If you use a good quality 20 amp CDR battery like the LG HG2 or Samsung 25R then you are good for 60 watts per battery. If using a 2-battery regulated mod, you're good for 120 watts as you have two batteries. If you are using a 3-battery mod, you're good for 180.

-If you use a single 25 amp CDR battery like the Sony VTC5A, then you are good for 75 watts per battery, 150 watts for two batteries, and 225 watts with three.

-If you use a single 30 amp CDR battery like the LG HB6 you are good up to 90 watts; with a pair of 30 amp CDR batteries you could safely do 180 watts.

So I wasted my money. Will 2000mah still give me decent battery life?

 

[Eskie]

Now that you have a good regulated device all the matters is what you set wattage to.
And that is personal preference.
Until you want to fiddle with TC.
Lol.

You just had to go there and bring up temp control, didn't you??

 

[Eskie]

So I wasted my money. Will 2000mah still give me decent battery life?

You didn't waste your money. If getting a day out of a set of batteries is good battery life for you then yes, you'll have decent battery life.

 

[Ephraim Cooper]

You just had to go there and bring up temp control, didn't you??

They tried to sell me some temp control wire cause they said the temp control features r awesome on this device. But I wont change my build. I like my 9 wrap fused claptons. I bought it for the simple fact its more powerful then the Hex Ohm.

 

[Ephraim Cooper]

You didn't waste your money. If getting a day out of a set of batteries is good battery life for you then yes, you'll have decent battery life.

I have 3 sets so I shud always have batteries. My wife still owns the Hex Ohm. Shud I get some 20 amp 3000mah batteries for me? Does 3000 and 2000 make that much of a difference?

 

[stols001]

Use the boost mode if you prefer it for whatever reason. I think it may be slightly harder on the batteries than just raising wattage, but if that is your sweet spot, stay there.

I think you are making the discoverer that MORE POWER does not necessarily equate to a better vape. Good quality equipment capable of providing power with a lot of different adjustments you can make, (and I'm sure you will figure out more as you go along) is really the key to getting a good vape.

Mechs are pretty limited in what they do, a more sophisticated board can show you how tailoring your build to your wattage and settings can result in excellent flavor and power, and it does so more safely and efficiently than your mech would.

Also, at the wattage settings you are using, it sounds like your batteries are up for the job.

And yes, your 30 amp batteries MAY WELL be capable of delivering more power, but as you are finding you may not NEED that higher power, in fact it could be DETRIMENTAL to flavor, as in "If I go to high the vape tastes burnt."

So, if the batteries you have now are giving you what you need and lasting long enough, that doesn't mean that putting your new batteries in there is going to change anything. It will ALLOW you to reach higher wattage, but unless you want to play around with lower resistance builds including having to adjust airflow, flavor, maybe wicking and everything else, there is not a NEED for more power, in fact you are already using the batteries you HAVE below their perhaps "highest safe specs."

And you've said that you LIKE your 0.4 build so there is no reason to change it RIGHT NOW. It's perfectly fine to enjoy the vape you have now for a while before more experiments happen, at least right away.

I like a cool, high resistance vape. I rarely go over 20 watts, if that. But, that is what is MY sweet spot, and I don't ever feel the need to push for more power. Usually in batteries, I am looking for more runtime, because I simply don't "need" that higher wattage capability.

I'm glad you are liking your new mod.

Anna