ok...help understanding 1.8 vs 2.5 or others

[Joie]

Ok....please explain so I don't order something wrong....Not getting much flavor so thought maybe if I play around with the settings on my twist batteries maybe things will improve....BUT not sure which items I am suppose to use. Can I turn up the battery to 4.0 on 1.8 or 2.5 clearos, and T3's or my tanks....what is the best ohms to use....I seem to have a variety. I don't want to have the 2.5 on it and ruin it by cranking it up....or have the 1.8 and cranking it up when it's not suppose to be....not sure how it really works. And please plain English....I have read many of the posts that talk about watts and ohms and set it here and I just get lost. Thank you in advance

 

[E_DeCastro]

for battery like a twist I would just use 1.8 and turn up the voltage until you like what you are vaping. I use higher resistance because my PV is VW and doesn't like 1.4ohms or lower. so i just vape 2.5ish with alot more tiny turns.

your ultimate goal is power read in watts. so if it's 8 watts you like or 10 watts, you adjust accordingly. no one can tell you what you like. you don't need to know the power out just if you like what you are vaping esp with a twist, it has it's limits.

 

[Leoleoleo]

Yep. Start low, work your way up and let taste be your guide. If it starts to taste less good, go back down.

 

[pcrdude]

I tend to like 2.5 ohm coils at 3.7 to 4.2 volts. Usually on the lower end at 3.7. That combo yields around 5.5 watts, and is what I think I'm at on the EVOD batt, or an eGo non-regulated. On the low end for some people, but I tend to like 5.5 to 6.5 watts. Usually, right around 6 watts works for me when using my eVic. That would be a little less than four volts on your twist with a 2.5 ohm coil.

YMMV

BTW, that is with EVOD, T3, or protank.

 

[E_DeCastro]

basically you can crank it up on your device and you are safe.

it's when you get into mechanicals and unprotected batteries with super low resistance you need to pay more attention. so for now, have fun finding your sweet spot.

 

[AttyPops]

Plainest I can get: Use standard (2.3 -2.5 ish) ohms for VV devices like that. Since they are "middle of the road" in terms of ohms...they give you the most room for adjustment on either side.

That's not true for dual coils. But for single coils, that's how it works. In fact, that's often suggested by the VV device vendors/manufacturers...standard ohm stuff. You can adjust it from there.

 

[DavidOck]

If in doubt, just set your Spinner/Twist/VV to its lowest voltage, attach top end of whatever resistance and vape.

Not good? Turn it up a bit and vape.

Repeat until you get the vape you want. As said, if it gets harsh or otherwise unpleasant, turn it down.

By starting low and working up, you won't harm anything.

 

[jSquared]

There's a bit of a quirk with the T3s, in that they like lower settings (voltages) at any given resistance than other juice delivery systems. With that in mind, I'd recommend the following settings for the T3:

1.8 ohm: 3.1V to 3.4V (3.2V is the lowest you can go on your Twist)
2.5 ohm: 3.9V to 4.2V

These are actually the recommended voltages from the instructions that come with the Protank, but they work just as well for the T3. I hated the T3s when I first used them because all I got was dry, burnt hits vaping at my usual voltages. Using the recommended settings, they perform flawlessly.

JJ

 

[crxess]

basically you can crank it up on your device and you are safe.

it's when you get into mechanicals and unprotected batteries with super low resistance you need to pay more attention. so for now, have fun finding your sweet spot.

Please ignore post like this.

Results will always be dependent on Delivery Device capabilities. With good wicking you can increase power to reach a good comfort/flavor goal. Some devices have limitations in wicking and to much heat will scorch the liquids, resulting in burnt taste. Always start a bit low and work up while paying attention to vape quality.
A good rule of thumb for basic devices is 1.8 volts over ohms reading. i.e. 1.8ohms try 3.6v and adjust from there.

 

[StabbyCakes]

1.8 ohm is considered low and usually vapes best around 3-3.5, 2.5 hits well between 3.5 to 4.0, and 2.8 hits the best, I find at 4.0+

These are my findings anyway. I am using a 3.0-6.0 Ego vv, and I rarely go above 4.5 with a 2.8 ohm. Currently smoking wintergreen at 4.8, however, because it is an oil and vapes better at higher temps.

The voltage you want will change based on several things- if you are using VG juices they will be better at higher volts, I generally find. PG burns better at lower temps. If any of the flavors are oil based I tend to raise it a notch to make the flavor pop.

 

[E_DeCastro]

Please ignore post like this.

Results will always be dependent on Delivery Device capabilities. With good wicking you can increase power to reach a good comfort/flavor goal. Some devices have limitations in wicking and to much heat will scorch the liquids, resulting in burnt taste. Always start a bit low and work up while paying attention to vape quality.
A good rule of thumb for basic devices is 1.8 volts over ohms reading. i.e. 1.8ohms try 3.6v and adjust from there.

why would the OP ignore me? it's up the persons taste on what voltage to set it at. so the OP can crank it up unitl he/she feels that is what they like.

 

[AttyPops]

He probably misunderstood your "crank it up" comment. I had to read it a couple of times too. Maybe better to say "Start low and work your way up."

"Crank it up" often means....max it out.

Also, you DO need to think about ohms and voltages and amp limits even for non SLR and non-mech stuff.

 

[Joie]

ok....that helps
I was more worried about having one with low or high ohms and setting it wrong and ruining it. I have found that if I TINKER with it I do pretty good...but was worrying that I may be shortening its life or it NOT performing if set in a wrong volts. Was worried I would hear a POP and dead it would be......
thanks for the replies....everyone here is sooooo helpful.

 

[E_DeCastro]

He probably misunderstood your "crank it up" comment. I had to read it a couple of times too. Maybe better to say "Start low and work your way up."

"Crank it up" often means....max it out.

Also, you DO need to think about ohms and voltages and amp limits even for non SLR and non-mech stuff.

i guess I worded it wrong. yes I meant turn it up to the op tastes. and with an ego, it will reach it's limit before it can cause any damage so if the OP wanted to max it out and for some reason their taste were in that range, it won't hurt.

sorry for the confusion.

 

[look30]

Ok....please explain so I don't order something wrong....Not getting much flavor so thought maybe if I play around with the settings on my twist batteries maybe things will improve....BUT not sure which items I am suppose to use. Can I turn up the battery to 4.0 on 1.8 or 2.5 clearos, and T3's or my tanks....what is the best ohms to use....I seem to have a variety. I don't want to have the 2.5 on it and ruin it by cranking it up....or have the 1.8 and cranking it up when it's not suppose to be....not sure how it really works. And please plain English....I have read many of the posts that talk about watts and ohms and set it here and I just get lost. Thank you in advance

Your porblem is not the voltage, is the T3.

Buy an Evod and you will see the difference.

Setting the voltage is not exact science , start from 3.5 and increase it to 4.8 in small steps and give some time to each step don't do the tweaking in 10 seconds, and see what's the best taste you get.
The coils will change over time so more tweaking is required.

 

[AttyPops]

ok....that helps
I was more worried about having one with low or high ohms and setting it wrong and ruining it. I have found that if I TINKER with it I do pretty good...but was worrying that I may be shortening its life or it NOT performing if set in a wrong volts. Was worried I would hear a POP and dead it would be......
thanks for the replies....everyone here is sooooo helpful.

Well, you COULD hear a "pop"...in a couple of ways.

1) Excessive volts for the resistance (your basic question)...yes you can do that. Max volts on an LR atty for example.
2) Letting it get dry and stressing it. The liquid being vaporized cools the coil. The heat goes into the liquid to vaporize it. The same way that a simmering pan on the stove is always at the boiling point of water if there's still water left...the steam carries away the heat. Higher heat just makes it evaporate (boil) faster...but it's the same temp. True for coils too. But if you have wicking problems, or "gunk"...and you really stress it...you "fry" the coil. It pops. So basically, you need good wicking...always.

Of course, they do wear over time...

 

[Joie]

fantastic info.....thank you