'safe vaping chart' question

[McCrazy]

So it's been a month since I started vaping, and I finally feel like I'm starting to get it lol but then I run into this 'safe vaping power chart' that I'm sure you've all seen (if not you can see it here General Safe Vaping Power | Voltage | Resistance | Ohm Chart) and I'm wondering how these values are determined to be safe or not. I'm using the itaste vv with 2.0 resistance and I seem to like it set at about 4.1 volts.... using p=v^2/r that equals 8.4 watts which according to the chart is too hot. What does that mean?

 

[cope]

its just a guide ..some times it comes down to prefrence the higher the voltage will burn the flavoring and fry the coil over time..or in a short time..lol

 

[CreepyLady]

It just means that in many cases for many folks that setting would taste burned. Within the range of 6-10 watts there will be some variations. For whatever reason the combination of the liquid you are currently using and the topper work for you at 8.4. Thats all that matters.

 

[Paul12328]

Welcome to the vaping life! These charts typically only refer to vaping with? Mechanical mods. A mod like the itaste vv is what is called a protected mod. This means that it has safety features that prevent you from going past what is safe on this mod. That being said, I have pushed a 1.8 resistance clearo to 5 volts or over 11 watts. This is within the safe range. But keep this chart handy if and when you do make the switch to rebuildables and mechanical mods. At that point you will also need to know the amparage rating on your battery, and will need to either know how to calculate or use an online calculator to find the amps from the volts and resistance of your setup. Does that all make sense?

 

[Nataani]

Actually according to that chart your within "safe" range, the charge states at the bottom that the max safe watts is 8.5.

In reality, imo, its all bs. I almost always vape at above the stated safe range and never have issues. This may differ when your using stock coils, but with kanthal A-1, I have never had problems. I have never, ever, seen kanthal melt, even at 90 watts.

There is something to keep in mind though. The chart may be based around stock air holes, on stock coils. The reason that we can vape at high watts is because we take air flow into consideration and drill out larger air holes to help cool down the coils.

Also, with stock air holes and stock coils, watts above the stated maximum can start to turn juices a bit funky. Not all of them, but some of them, again though, with modifications this is definitely not the case.

 

[Completely Average]

Nevermind, it's too early to do math.

 

[Nataani]

Welcome to the vaping life! These charts typically only refer to vaping with? Mechanical mods. A mod like the itaste vv is what is called a protected mod. This means that it has safety features that prevent you from going past what is safe on this mod. That being said, I have pushed a 1.8 resistance clearo to 5 volts or over 11 watts. This is within the safe range. But keep this chart handy if and when you do make the switch to rebuildables and mechanical mods. At that point you will also need to know the amparage rating on your battery, and will need to either know how to calculate or use an online calculator to find the amps from the volts and resistance of your setup. Does that all make sense?

They are called regulated mods

 

[Nataani]

Your math is wrong.

4.1 volts X 2 = 8.2 volts divided by 2.0 ohms = 4.1 watts.

Your physics is wrong

The formula is P = V² / R

So P = 4.1² / 2

P = 16.81 / 2

P = 8.405

 

[Paul12328]

They are called regulated mods

Ahhhh damn.... way to make a two year vaping vet feel and look dumb

 

[LEDBETTER122]

I used to go by the chart, honestly that just a reference tool. I run my 1.5ohm coils at around 10-11 watts. Vaping "In the green" will also make your coils last longer, they tend to gunk up alot slower, if your not rebuilding and buying pre-made coils it can save alot of money.

Hotter = More vapor, but also = Faster Gunk up and lesses the life of the coil (I consider the coil to be bad when the wick goes bad.).

 

[Nataani]

Ahhhh damn.... way to make a two year vaping vet feel and look dumb

Hehe, you may have been confused with protected batteries, which shouldnt be used anyway! IMR ....

 

[Amnion]

Thanks for the info. I've seen so many review videos with someone saying they're dialing in 11 watts and higher, which
according to the chart would be dangerous regardless of resistance/voltage.

 

[KenD]

Yeah, "safe" in the chart is more about not getting a burnt taste, and it's geared towards regular clearos and cartos. A rebuildable atomizer with proper wicking and airflow can go far higher in wattage and still work great. An evod/protank with drilled out air holes, rebuilt coil, and proper wicking can also perform much better.

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[Freeride]

I used the charts as a guideline starting off (pre-made coils and silica), until i started building my own coils and using cotton wicks.

 

[djsvapour]

If you can get 4.1 volts on a 2.0ohm clearomiser..... celebrate, be happy!!

I hit the wall around 3.9v.

 

[wedoitall]

Yeah, "safe" in the chart is more about not getting a burnt taste, and it's geared towards regular clearos and cartos. A rebuildable atomizer with proper wicking and airflow can go far higher in wattage and still work great. An evod/protank with drilled out air holes, rebuilt coil, and proper wicking can also perform much better.

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I should prolly ask this elsewhere but .....what size wire is good for building a pro tank mini 2 and uni?


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[ions]

I should prolly ask this elsewhere but .....what size wire is good for building a pro tank mini 2 and uni?


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I rebuild mine with either 29-30g kanthal making a microcoil and cotton. works great.