Should I take the leap to 5v or 6v? Fairly new to vaping

[1203ELF]

Hello everyone, I'm fairly new to vaping (2months) and I've been wondering for the last 2weeks if I should take the leap from 3.7v to 5v or even 6v vaping (is it too early........). I'm looking into getting new batteries either for 5v vaping or 6v vaping but not sure which ones to get if I decide to move up.Also, i've only used IKV Low resistance atty's at 1.8 and 1.5 so i don't have much experience in other atty's. Any thoughts, suggestions will be greatly appreciated. Thanks, by the way this forum rocks...
My current setup:
Indulgence 3.7v with Ikenvape LR1.5 ohm atty, 18650 battery

 

[Rocketman]

and the Indulgence 3.7v with Ikenvape LR1.5 ohm atty, 18650 battery isn't working for you?
or are you just intrigued by all you've read about high voltage vaping?

I get plenty from 3.7 volts. If I didn't I'd probably move up in voltage.

 

[TommyG]

I use my Ego 650mAH batteries, and 3.7 box mods more than I use my VV box, and when I do use my VV it normally gets turned down to 3.9-4.3 volts. Check around the mod forums, it seems most people find their sweet spot at about 4.2, IE a freshly charged 3.7 volt battery. If you want to go over 5 volts you need an atty/carto with over 3 ohms of resistance, 3 will take you to about 5 which is a decent vape.

I've tried all up and down the voltage/resistance range, and my favorite vape is still right around 3.7 with a 1.5 dual coil. Second Favorite is a 3 ohm single coil at 5v, and my close 3rd is a 1.5 triple coil at about 5-5.5ish. Time, money, and experience? 3.7 is a solid place to be, why else would there be so many mods that are 3.7 only? If you really want to check it out for yourself I suggest building a VV box (madvapes has a kit for under 20$).

 

[wv2win]

.........Check around the mod forums, it seems most people find their sweet spot at about 4.2, IE a freshly charged 3.7 volt battery..........

From numerous polls on this and other vaping sites, the "sweet spot" has always been 4.5 volts - 5.0 volts.

The advantages to 5 volt and variable volt vaping is definitely warmer, fuller vapor closer to the real thing. You can get some of that feel with the LR attys/cartos you are using but it's still not as good IMO. For one, it is not nearly as consistent because attys/cartos start to degrade the minute you start using them. I think you will be pleasantly surprised at the postive difference. The problem with 6 volts is that it is just too hot for most unless you use 4.0+ ohm attys which there are few to be found. With 5 volts, you can use 2.0 - 3.0 ohm attys/cartos which give you quite a range. Many of us use dual coils with our 5 volt or variable watt models. If you decide to try a 5 volt model, the best on the market it the GLV2 which comes with a lifetime warranty:

GLV-2 Electronic Cigarette [GLV-2] - $120.00 : Electronic Cigarettes and E-Liquid - Great Lakes Vapor

A less expensive option is one of Ken's 5 volt box mods:

Kens Boxmods

 

[pmos69]

Voltage means nothing by itself.
Get the right atty for your 3.7V device, with the right resistance to vape at the POWER you prefer.

 

[skelley]

My first e-cig was a VV unit, I couldn't even think of being stuck at 'any' certain voltage.

I don't have to worry about trying to find devices that have certain ohms.
Instead, I just buy the best deals and adjust my voltage to taste.

Different jooses taste differently at different watts, watts being the key

 

[wv2win]

Voltage means nothing by itself.
Get the right atty for your 3.7V device, with the right resistance to vape at the POWER you prefer.

He's already using 1.5 ohm attys!!! The next logical step is a good 5 volt or VV model. There is a definite difference between a good 5 volt/VV model and just using LR attys on a 3.7 volt device. If there wasn't, no one would buy them.

 

[wv2win]

My first e-cig was a VV unit, I couldn't even think of being stuck at 'any' certain voltage.

I don't have to worry about trying to find devices that have certain ohms.
Instead, I just buy the best deals and adjust my voltage to taste.

Different jooses taste differently at different watts, watts being the key

Excellent points.

 

[Stosh]

I like using 5-6v PV with an atty or carto in the 2.5-3 ohm range, IF I pulse the
button on and off while dragging on it, they heat up fast, give a good vape.
Very much like a good 3.7v PV if you hold the button down steady while drawing....:

 

[1203ELF]

Thanks everyone for your thoughts and suggestions.
I might try that VV box mod suggested by TommyG and see what it's like vaping at different voltages with different juices before I go out get spend major $$$$ on the higher end mods. I've smoke for some 18yrs and just recent I started vaping and it's keeping me off regular cigarettes. I guess trial and error is the motto here until I find that ever glorious "Sweet Spot".

 

[wv2win]

Thanks everyone for your thoughts and suggestions.
I might try that VV box mod suggested by TommyG and see what it's like vaping at different voltages with different juices before I go out get spend major $$$$ on the higher end mods. I've smoke for some 18yrs and just recent I started vaping and it's keeping me off regular cigarettes. I guess trial and error is the motto here until I find that ever glorious "Sweet Spot".

That's a good plan. Another good supplier of affordable box mods, well supported here on ECF is Ken's Box Mods:

Kens Boxmods

 

[1203ELF]

very intrigued about higher voltages just haven't took the leap yet. I'm not sure if i'm satisfied with 3.7v i have nothing to compare it to.

 

[pmos69]

You don't vape volts.

 

[TommyG]

After keeping up with this I decided to give my VV box another shot, anything over 4 volts and I kept tripping the battery protection with my 1.5 dual coils. I loaded up all my favorites in some 2.5 LR single coils and set it to 4.9, glad I did as it didn't set the batteries off, and even better is my cheapy VV box is kicking a ditch in my Egos rear. My 3.7 box is still pretty nice, but I'm really glad I gave the VV another shot.

 

[wv2win]

very intrigued about higher voltages just haven't took the leap yet. I'm not sure if i'm satisfied with 3.7v i have nothing to compare it to.

That's the problem with a lot of advice given on this forum. Most IMO, have very limited experience with different models so they really can't provide a comparative analysis. But there is a reason why so many 5 volt and variable volt/watt models are made and sold and generally at a higher cost. People see the improvement in their vaping. And if you ever get a model with regulated, boost circuit technology, then you will really see the difference in the consistency of your vaping. It eliminates the problem of "battery drain" adversely affecting the quality of the vapor.

 

[TommyG]

You don't vape volts.

I vape only volts, with the occasional addition of juice to mix things up.

 

[throatkick]

To directly answer the OP's question: Yes.

 

[pmos69]

I vape only volts, with the occasional addition of juice to mix things up.

Nah! I'm pretty sure what you're tasting is the Amps.
I personly only vape Ohms. My favorite are red Ohms.

 

[dearme]

very intrigued about higher voltages just haven't took the leap yet. I'm not sure if i'm satisfied with 3.7v i have nothing to compare it to.

Sometimes it has to do with the flavors you prefer. I prefer light fruit flavors and they do better at 3.7 or sometimes I will try them at 4.0 to 4.3. Most of time 3.7 to 4.0 is where I get the most/best flavor.

 

[ricci2424]

I personally was looking into buying a provari