New to apvs, and in need of help.

[Naazgul]

Hello, I upgraded from a 650mah ego using 2.0 dc cartos. To a vamo vv with 2.0 dc cartos.
What wattage should I be using my new set up in order to both make the battery last without compromising a good vape.
Also, What other cartomizer tank and watt set up recommendations would you guys suggest? (No clearos, as I don't like wicks).

Thanks, from a newb who has little idea of what he's doing

 

[cskent]

What wattage to use is what gives you the vape you want. Some people are fine with 5 or 6 watts, others need more. I vape at the high end of around 10 to 11 watts, but that's what works for me. I'd say start low and work your way up until you find your sweet spot. Keep in mind that if you change juices you may need to change power settings too. Not all juices vape at the same wattage setting.

 

[Thrasher]

what he said the idea behind all the VV VW stuff is being able to adjust everything to the way YOU like it.

the VW is more for say "i like this carto around 6 watts" so when you switch to a different device it will still be at 6 watts no matter what ohms it is so it will start out already closer to you sweet spot.
with any APV the idea is just have a few batteries to rotate and not really worry about how long you get out of one.

 

[Baditude]

Cartomizer preference is very subjective, just as is e-juice. My recommendation would be for you to try some carto's from different manufacturers with your favorite juice flavor to see what works best for YOU.

Since I've been vaping for about 9 months now, I have settled in with 99% of my vaping in pyrex cartotanks. I started out using Smoktek dual coils, because that is what came with the tanks. I determined over a couple of months that I was experiencing a fair amount of burnt taste in too many of these, and decided to try the same manufacturer's single coil carto's. What I realized was these gave me the same flavor and vapor that the dual coils provided, yet over time I never experienced the burnt flavor again, and realized longer battery time with the single coils.

Friends here at ECF convinced me to try some Ikenvape Platinum cartos. These have a tendency to be frequently out of stock because of their popularity, and when they returned in stock I got a bunch. I have to say that I like these even more than the Smokteks, a cleaner flavor and they seem to last longer in a cartotank before needing replaced.

I did try some Boge standard size cartos for my couple of standard size tanks. I can't say that I was impressed with either the flavor, longivity, or consistancy. Admittedly, this was the same time as "Bogegate". I've since replaced the standard size Boges with the standard size Ikenvape Platinum carto's.

I used 2.0 ohm resistance with my mechanical mods, and 3.0 ohm resistance for my Provari. I also order all my carto's with laser-drilled carto's for my tanks, as I believe these provide me with carto consistancy, carto to carto, that I wouldn't realize if I punched my own. Either the one or two hole have been perfectly satisfactory with most of my juices, and many of them are 100% vg.

95% of my vaping is currently being done on two variable voltage devices, a Provari and a Smoktech V.V. Gripper. I use the same 3.0 carto on both of these devices in over a dozen cartotanks, most with their own flavor. I adjust the voltage according to the flavor. For fruit flavors, I prefer lower voltages under 3.7v. For my coffee flavors, I like voltages between 4.0 and 4.8v. For a cinnamon flavor, I like it cranked up to around 5.8v.

For tanks, my favorites have become the IBTanked - Get Tanked With Us!. I now have 7 of these pyrex tanks, each with their own flavor of e-juice. A high quality, nice-looking, and inexpensive tank that start out at $20 for their simplest tank. I did a review of these tanks here: http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/tank-reviews/349222-ibtanked-pyrex-glass-tanks.html

Ikenvape Platinum carto: https://www.ikenvape.com/SearchResults.asp?Cat=1860

Smoktek carto: Single Coil XL Tank Cartomizer for the SmokTank XL

 

[Naazgul]

What wattage to use is what gives you the vape you want. Some people are fine with 5 or 6 watts, others need more. I vape at the high end of around 10 to 11 watts, but that's what works for me. I'd say start low and work your way up until you find your sweet spot. Keep in mind that if you change juices you may need to change power settings too. Not all juices vape at the same wattage setting.

That makes sense. Its the reason I went with a VW device, It seems easier to set the sweet spot. I'd still like good longevity from it, as I tend to heavy vape when I'm out. I'm planning to carry an extra battery with me, but I don't want to carry 2 or 3 extras.

 

[Naazgul]

Cartomizer preference is very subjective, just as is e-juice. My recommendation would be for you to try some carto's from different manufacturers with your favorite juice flavor to see what works best for YOU.

Since I've been vaping for about 9 months now, I have settled in with 99% of my vaping in pyrex cartotanks. I started out using Smoktek dual coils, because that is what came with the tanks. I determined over a couple of months that I was experiencing a fair amount of burnt taste in too many of these, and decided to try the same manufacturer's single coil carto's. What I realized was these gave me the same flavor and vapor that the dual coils provided, yet over time I never experienced the burnt flavor again, and realized longer battery time with the single coils.

Friends here at ECF convinced me to try some Ikenvape Platinum cartos. These have a tendency to be frequently out of stock because of their popularity, and when they returned in stock I got a bunch. I have to say that I like these even more than the Smokteks, a cleaner flavor and they seem to last longer in a cartotank before needing replaced.

I did try some Boge standard size cartos for my couple of standard size tanks. I can't say that I was impressed with either the flavor, longivity, or consistancy. Admittedly, this was the same time as "Bogegate". I've since replaced the standard size Boges with the standard size Ikenvape Platinum carto's.

I used 2.0 ohm resistance with my mechanical mods, and 3.0 ohm resistance for my Provari. I also order all my carto's with laser-drilled carto's for my tanks, as I believe these provide me with carto consistancy, carto to carto, that I wouldn't realize if I punched my own.

For tanks, my favorites have become the IBTanked - Get Tanked With Us!. I now have 7 of these pyrex tanks, each with their own flavor of e-juice. A high quality, nice-looking, and inexpensive tank that start out at $20 for their simplest tank. I did a review of these tanks here: http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/tank-reviews/349222-ibtanked-pyrex-glass-tanks.html

Ikenvape Platinum carto: https://www.ikenvape.com/SearchResults.asp?Cat=1860

Smoktek carto: Single Coil XL Tank Cartomizer for the SmokTank XL

Thanks so much for the Info! I'll definitely look into these. It seems single coil cartos are favored over dual coils of the same resistance. About resistance, I was reading that higher resistance cartos with high voltage allows the battery to last longer with the same result as a LR with a lower voltage. Is this accurate?

 

[Baditude]

Thanks so much for the Info! I'll definitely look into these. It seems single coil cartos are favored over dual coils of the same resistance. About resistance, I was reading that higher resistance cartos with high voltage allows the battery to last longer with the same result as a LR with a lower voltage. Is this accurate?

I would tend to agree with this. I've seen some people that might disagree with this, but it makes sense to me.

The higher resistance cartos (ie. 3.0 ohm) will provide the best variety of voltages in the range most vapors tend to use with a variable voltage device. I do tend to prefer a "cooler vape".

 

[yzer]

If you want excellent vapor production without draining your batteries so fast switch from dual coil to single coil.