Solid, reliable low-voltage PV

[papa dadfather]

I've been vaping for about a year and a half and have gone through numerous different devices, atomisers and juices in my search for that perfect vaping experience. I've found out I prefer a low voltage output for those smooth long inhales. I don't like the overheating, burn-y sensation when the voltage gets too high. I like some throat hit when I finally inhale but nothing too hot when it's building up. I like to take long +10 second slowly building vape hits that don't get too hot and reserve all the flavor. I'm sure someone else who enjoys a similar hit knows what I'm describing. I always drip directly.

I actually reached the vaping nirvana about a month ago with an Ego VV USB passthrough at the lowest voltage setting (3.0v) and an Ikenvape io6 SR (2.5 ohm) atomiser and some 24mg Menthol PG juice.

I was in vaping heaven for about a month until the device died a few days ago. From reading comments about it online it seems it doesn't usually have the longest lifespan. Even though it's pretty cheap, rather than duke out €20 for it 6-7 times a year I thought I'd look for something more permanent. I guess a high-end VV device would fit the bill for what I'm looking for but it seems like overkill.

Any suggestions?

 

[ossojones]

I don't have experience with the passthrough but the Joye eGo C Twist has been a rock solid device for me. You can turn it down to 3.2 Volts.

 

[eHuman]

You can simulate low voltage vaping by using a higher resistance atty.
Your preferred setting of 3v and a 2.5Ω atty equates to 3.6 watts.
A 3.7v battery and a 3.8Ω atty will get you the same 3.6 watts.

My point is you can get a simple mechanical mod that uses a Li-ion rechargeable battery and use a high resistance atty. Your battery charge will last a long time, and two batteries in rotation will perform for a few years prior to needing replacing.

An example might be the Bolt MOD. Comes in a wide array of colors in anodized aluminum, painted aluminum, or plastic models. Its a tube to hold a nice battery, a switch, and your atty/cart/tank, just what you need.

Initial purchase of mod, 2 batteries and a charger is less than your recurring annual price estimation above and you will get much more life out of it.

 

[Absintheur]

I would look at a simple mechanical mod. Will last forever and always vape very well.

 

[papa dadfather]

Nice replies. I had been eyeing an e-cigcity 3.7 box mod that's pretty cheap, think I'll just pull the trigger on that for now.

You can simulate low voltage vaping by using a higher resistance atty.
Your preferred setting of 3v and a 2.5Ω atty equates to 3.6 watts.
A 3.7v battery and a 3.8Ω atty will get you the same 3.6 watts.

I have done calculations like this myself before, tried different combos and somehow they don't feel the same to me as far as performance. Maybe it's just all in my head though. Also the highest resistance atty I have is 3.5 ohms and when I had a 3.7v device earlier the combo was a little too hot for me. I'll find some even higher res attys to go with it.

 

[pianoguy]

A mechanical mod and a rebuildable atomizer that you could tailor to your liking would be a setup that would last a long, long time. While more expensive up front, it would be quite economical over the long run.

 

[eHuman]

A mechanical mod and a rebuildable atomizer that you could tailor to your liking would be a setup that would last a long, long time. While more expensive up front, it would be quite economical over the long run.

While I agree 100% in theory, I just have to add that there is a learning curve to setting up RBAs that you will have to go through. Definitely worth the trouble though.

 

[Unforeseen]

Moved to APV Discussion

 

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