Noob question about clearo resistances

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DoctorJ

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When I first started using clearos, the brand I bought had no information on resistances. Let me preface my question by stating that I have done some electronics work repairing and building speakers and amps when I played in a band back in the day, back when everything was, what I guess you would call analog now as compared to current digital equipment, meaning all the components were diodes, capacitors, etc. So I am familiar with ohms and Ohm's law and basic electronics/electricity.

My question is, how does this apply to clearos, the battery you are using and the vapor production? What is the best resistance to use with my battery for optimum vapor? I've tried to find a "layman's" explanation and also tried to figure this out myself. I made the "mistake" of asking one of my colleagues at the university I teach at who is an electrical engineer. He proceeded to give me a 20 minute lecture of ohm's law, etc, etc...and I left his office even more confused than I already was. He kinda reminded me of Tom Clancy when he would explain how something worked and wrote 10 pages about it and I still had no clue what he was talking about (such as his explanation of how to build an atomic bomb in The Sum of all Fears LOL).

Is there a diagram or chart somewhere that explains this? I learn and comprehend stuff like this much better with a visual aid. Most written explanations I have found are a bit too "techy" for me. I watched a video on YouTube and it helped, a little, but I'm still not quite sure I understand.

Thanks in advance for any simplification to this question!
 
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I likely will not have the answer for you, but reading your post a couple times, I am still not sure what exactly it is you are looking for?

I can say that, most clearos I buy that come with an atty with it already, are usually 2.4 ohms. All I know is, the combined voltage from the battery and the resistance from the atty determines the total wattage... more voltage or lower ohms for hotter burn... I think...
 

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Thanks for attempting to answer my question with the limited info I gave. Let me try again...

I'm trying to figure out what resistance is optimal for the batteries I'm using for optimal vapor production. Maybe I should've asked is there a resistance parameter for a specific battery voltage as not to blow it up or damage it in order to get good vapor production. I like a lot of vapor and not really sure how to apply Ohm's law as to vapor production.

I think I might be over-complicating the issue with a basic battery. This question might come more into play with a VV mod. I think.

Let me try to simplify this a bit--

If I have a battery @ 4.2volts, what resistance clearo would give the best vapor production? A high or low resistance? A 2.6-2.9 clearo or a 2.1-2.4?
 
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See if that helps.


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    This will help
    Ohms Law Calculator

    We each have our very own "sweet spot" measured in watts (no different than how bright a light bulb do you want to use in your desk lamp). By survey 7.5 to 8.5 watts seems to be about average, but some will like a little hotter, and some will like a little cooler.
    After you know what wattage you like to vape at all you need to know is the voltage you have or the resistance of your atty/clearo/carto, and the little calculater will tell you the rest.
     
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