standard ohm vs sub ohm on regulated devices

[evo4life117]

hi,
Since now we have devices that can reach 200+ watts what's the point in sub ohms unless you're on a mech mod? Shouldn't cloud production from from airflow+heat+juice flow so wouldn't you be able to achieve the same with a higher ohm build on a regulated device? So a .2 ohm build on a mech get say 4 volts pushing about 80watts and 21 amps so say a 1.2 ohm build on a regulated 100+ watt device. You'd get 9.8 volts at 80 watts with less amperage and more surface area thus equaling air flow and heat yet more juice vaporizing at once. So with a regulated device why even sub ohm unless this is incorrect I might be asking a simple stupid question and over thinking it any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

 

[readeuler]

You're on to something! With a regulated device, you can (usually) throw resistance out the window; the resistance as a number no longer has any bearing on how it will vape. Here's a good, long thread on the subject: http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...ughts-about-sub-ohm-latest-vv-vw-devices.html

So you're free to start thinking about what parameters matter to you, without worrying about the resistance. Here's a great read by State O' Flux on using Steam-Engine to get the most out of your wick and wire

 

[evo4life117]

thanks, i figured there was a more detailed thread out there and figured im not alone... time to do some testing

 

[Baditude]

It comes down to personal preferences and what you are comfortable with (safety concerns). I don't believe its necessary to use sub-ohm coils to get the vaping experience I seek.

I use a sub-ohm mechanical on a daily basis (only 0.6 ohm) and only use batteries which have enough amperage for that coil resistance build, but I must admit there is a higher potential for danger using any mechanical mod (over using a regulated mod which has built-in protective circuitry, which a mechanical mod doesn't have).

I also use a regulated mod (Provari with a 1.5 ohm coil in a Kayfun RTA). I have the confidence that the Provari will detect any shorts and shut down preventing firing the coil should there be a short or danger.

 

[RandyF]

rusirius made an excellent post a while back regarding this. Just saw readeuler referenced the same post, eh, it is worth reading twice.

 

[93gc40]

With high watt devices ohm level is less important. The determining factor to vapor production becomes Surface area.. Now the high surface area coils are likely to be subohm though still. Just due to physical limitations of build decks. Not like your going to fit a 2ohm 24awg coil in most atomizers.