Sub Ohm Vaping

[roisterboy]

Hi,
Not sure why it took me this long to join ECF. I began vaping in 2009 and have continued up to now. When I first started I was an all day vaper. Now I only vape in the evenings or just when I'm having brews. I was not familiar w sub ohm vaping until recently. I upgraded from an egrip to an Evic VT with a Kangertech Subtank Mini. I really like my setup but have noticed the day after an evening of vaping my throat is irritated and I have coughing fits. I never had this issue on a smaller device like my egrip. I've tried different juices w various pg/vg ratios and switched to 3mg nicotine. Have others had this experience with sub ohm vaping? Maybe my throat and lungs can't handle this type of vape? Maybe I just need to quit? Easier said than done. I look forward to my evening vapes!

Any advice, tips, comments are appreciated!

- Stephen


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[TheDaughterOfTyr]

I'm curious what power settings and airflow settings you are using. My Subtank Mini coupled with my SUBOX gives me a nice smooth experience. (Except first thing in the morning haha!)

 

[roisterboy]

Well last night I vaped at 40 watts with airflow wide open w direct lung hits. I noticed mouth to lung seems to irritate my throat more.


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[TheDaughterOfTyr]

Drop it to 25 or 30w.
I assume you are using a 0.5 coil?

 

[roisterboy]

Yes, 0.5 vertical coil


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[nkr501]

What about your nic level? If you are anything over 12, thats a little high for sub ohm.

 

[roisterboy]

3mg nic level


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[TheDaughterOfTyr]

Yes, 0.5 vertical coil


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Love them. I have 0.5 horizontals right now cause my local shop didn't have any of the occ vertical ones in. Such a travesty!

I imagine reducing the watts will help a fair bit but you might also play with the airflow to find your perfect setting. We're all different. But for sure 40w is a bit high. Kind of a just because you can doesn't mean you should scenario.

 

[nkr501]

Hmm, then like @TheDaughterOfTyr said, definitely try dropping the wattage. I'd say go with 25 and work your way up to what is to your liking. It just takes a little tinkering to find your sweet spot.

 

[roisterboy]

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[TheDaughterOfTyr]

Hmm, then like @TheDaughterOfTyr said, definitely try dropping the wattage. I'd say go with 25 and work your way up to what is to your liking. It just takes a little tinkering to find your sweet spot.

Oh for sure. I usually rock mine at 25 in the morning and slowly increase through the day. 30W is my prime vaping zone haha.

 

[roisterboy]

Oops..sorry about that!! Yeah last night I tried a new juice and seemed to get better flavor at 40 watts. I'll try lower watts and messing w my airflow as suggested. But yes, the vertical coils work very well!!!


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[roisterboy]

Any suggestions for a smaller drip tip? The DT on the subtank mini is huge...perhaps this might help as well as adjusting airflow?


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[suprtrkr]

Welcome to the board. Yeah, I'd play with the settings some, see if you can smooth it out a bit.

 

[roisterboy]

Thanks for your help!


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[TheDaughterOfTyr]

Anytime. Enjoy!