Rookie vaper. Need help.
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Welcome to ECF, KO! I'm going to address the second question. The Subtank has two stock coils: 1.2 ohm and .5 ohm. The setting you use will be different between the two coils. On the 1.2, start at about 12 watts, and work your way up until you find the sweet spot for your juice. I find that somewhere between 13 and 15 watts is right, but YMMV. The .5 ohm coil wants more heat - I find a minimum of 15 watts and up to 20 watts works for me -- but again, YMMV. I don't like "hot" vapes; some folks do, and vape the .5 at 20-25 watts. Lower ohms (resistance) at a given wattage produces more (and warmer) vapor than higher ohms.
Someone will come along (or may have, while I've been typing) who can direct you to a good explanation of Ohms Law. I'm just not good at explaining it
Someone will come along (or may have, while I've been typing) who can direct you to a good explanation of Ohms Law. I'm just not good at explaining it
Welcome to vaping and the forum! Here's a pretty good start from one of the resident technical guys, Baditude: http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/blogs/baditude/6293-14-ohms-law-dummies-vapers.html
The whole point in owning a variable volt / watt power device is the ability to vary power output to the delivery device using a wide variety of coil resistances, air flow, pg/vg ratios, flavors, etc. .
There is no right / wrong / best / optimal power setting it is a matter of personal preference. Some flavors will taste best at a higher or lower power setting than others.
Folks get way too hung up on the numbers & over complicate stuff that is simple.
Pick volt or watt mode, most seem to prefer watts, start off at a low power setting & slowly increase power taking a vape or three on each setting until you find what you like in vape quality. If you get an odd off funky or burnt taste, turn it down.
There is no right / wrong / best / optimal power setting it is a matter of personal preference. Some flavors will taste best at a higher or lower power setting than others.
Folks get way too hung up on the numbers & over complicate stuff that is simple.
Pick volt or watt mode, most seem to prefer watts, start off at a low power setting & slowly increase power taking a vape or three on each setting until you find what you like in vape quality. If you get an odd off funky or burnt taste, turn it down.
On my istick 20 with the 1.2 coil i stay at the lowest it allows 8.1 watt, I cant imagine going to 15-20 watts that would kill me.
The Nano on my Kamry with the .5 coil i stay around 15 watts.
The Nano on my Kamry with the .5 coil i stay around 15 watts.
If you use the device in wattage mode, then the ohms and volts will not really matter, as the device is handling that part to insure a steady vape at the wattage you have selected...that said the only part of the ohms you would need to pay attention to is the lowest ohm number the device will be able to handle..which i would guess would be .2 or .3 ohm on that device
Just find a setting that you like and stick to it. I would recommend starting in the 15w range and slowly bumping it up. Good luck
Welcome to the ECF family KO24! As many have said above start low and then dial up to taste! When its the vape you want keep it! If it burns or gets dry lower it!
Great setup you have there! Once you get your 5 posts you can roam the forums!
Great setup you have there! Once you get your 5 posts you can roam the forums!
Welcome
You can set your subtank to any power you feel suits you.
Today, as usual, I used my iStick in volts mode with a subtank nano so the watts (on the display) were around 12-16. (1.2ohm coil)
I find using it in volts cuts out messing around with 0.1watt increments...
You can set your subtank to any power you feel suits you.
Today, as usual, I used my iStick in volts mode with a subtank nano so the watts (on the display) were around 12-16. (1.2ohm coil)
I find using it in volts cuts out messing around with 0.1watt increments...
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