Temperature Control -- Worth the Hype or a Gimmick?

[tehmidcap]

As someone who has never used a temperature controlled device, I'm just curious. For those of you who have a GOOD temperature controlled device that has the TC at least mostly functional, do you find that you heavily prefer using it and have trouble going back to non-TC devices?

It just seems to me, having never tried it, that it's an unnecessary feature. If I don't find the temperature to my liking I can adjust my build or adjust my wattage accordingly, so I don't see a need for it myself. Plus, it seems to me that the cooler you set it would equate to less vapor production, being nearly equivalent to adjusting voltage/wattage (minus possibly saving some battery and maybe an added safety feature for those who like to push their devices to the limit).

 

[chia]

It's a good feature to have.. Prevents burned cotton. And being able to set the temp is good as the liquid is not good for health if being heated beyond certain temperature.. 280deg c if I remember correct, but you need to chk on that!
Being able to manage the temp properly also helps consistency in the vapor production..
Currently the 350J chip seems to be the more stable and use friendly of the two available. If you are happy with your setup it may be worth waiting a few months and see how the subsequent generation of TC chip work out.. Competetition tends to move things quickly

 

[Bassnorma]

I have five DNA40 devices. I love each one. The real challenge is the nickel build because nickel wire is soft but then again some tank systems offer pre-built nickel coils. I love never having a burnt hit. I would not trade in any of those devices.

Were it not for the fact that I don't need any more mods I would look into the yihi chip...maybe someday. I can't comment on the difference in stability or performance.

I can say that with the right build TC lives up to the hype.

 

[KTMRider]

Not trying to one-up Bass but I have 6 DNA40 devices and a 7th coming this week. It all started with a rDNA40 in Nov. I built 3 and bought 3. The 7th is a V4 DNA40 from Hana Modz.

As stated above, the biggest danger is overheating juice to toxic levels. Some of the benefits is no dry hits and vaping a wick dry to switch flavors w/o re-wicking. Nickel wire is softer than kanthal and needs more care when handling but I don't think it's too bad. Ground connection is crucial.

The vape is very satisfying and I'd recommend TP to anyone.

 

[Bassnorma]

(((hugs))) KTM...my latest is the VF Squonker...lovin' it loving' it. If ever a person needed no dry hits it's when bottom feeding. That's just gawd awful!!!

 

[Vooper]

It's worth because I said it in all chat.

 

[WillyZee]

for those high watt vapers, sounds like a good thing ... for a 7.5 watt Tootle Puffer like myself, it is a non-issue.

 

[KTMRider]

for those high watt vapers, sounds like a good thing ... for a 7.5 watt Tootle Puffer like myself, it is a non-issue.

Not really. You would benefit too. If you're vaping at 7.5w, you probably have higher ohm coils. They can also reach very high temps. Also, did you ever have nasty dry hits?

 

[WillyZee]

Not really. You would benefit too. If you're vaping at 7.5w, you probably have higher ohm coils. They can also reach very high temps. Also, did you ever have nasty dry hits?

I vape a single 1.8ohm coil at 7.5 watts on a Kayfun Lite v2+ ... no, I've never had a dry hit.

 

[MJ.7]

I vape a single 1.8ohm coil at 7.5 watts on a Kayfun Lite v2+ ... no, I've never had a dry hit.

why can't I be like you, never worring about new stuff every day from the day I started vapin

 

[Treeburner1983]

Temperature control provides a very consistent vape. Once you are up to the set temperature and the wattage starts being throttled back, you notice the difference from a normal coil which gets hotter and hotter the longer you fire it. While I was waiting for my VF clones and ipv4 I kept wondering if temperature control was really going to be appealing to me, as I've never had an issue with dry hits or burnt cotton, but the consistency of the vape is unreal and is reason enough to use TC mods.

-Treeburner

 

[peterforpats]

for anyone who uses a tank set-up like a subtank, atlantis, etc. on a regulated mod TC is unnecessary and and an over-hyped feature. it just isn't need when you never have a dry hit and can readily adjust your mod and see the liquid level at a glance. for drippers or those who use toppers that depend on the user to control the juice then TC would be a benefit and definitely worthwhile. i would guess the majority of vapors don't fall into that category however, and TC will just be the heavily marketed feature to entice more purchases. if a new mod has TC i would get it only because it is on the mod but that doesn't mean i have to use it. the wattage mode will suffice and the TC mode will just be one of those "benefits" i never have to mess with. in the end, i am guessing a lot of vapors will come to the realization that TC isn't needed or used at all.... just MHO....

 

[Nibiru2012]

Everyone has their opinions regarding TC. Like others have stated, getting the nickel coil built is the trickiest part.
It took me a while to get it right, but so far about 6 out every 7 coil builds work the first time around.

It's a learning curve for sure.

 

[dr g]

Direct control of temperature has profound advantages in every vapibng application. Saying it doesn't matter with low watts or with a tank is like saying a car doesn't need brakes if it has a weak engine or if there are no other cars around.

 

[cinetrope]

Since getting my SX Mini "M" it is what I use 75% of the time. I've never had a problem building nickel coils for a K4 or various RDAs. No matter how careful I am with toppers on a mech, VV, or VW mod, a side side by side comparison of wicks after a similar amount of use demonstrates to me that TC is worth my while.

 

[Vlad1]

Since getting my SX Mini "M" it is what I use 75% of the time. I've never had a problem building nickel coils for a K4 or various RDAs. No matter how careful I am with toppers on a mech, VV, or VW mod, a side side by side comparison of wicks after a similar amount of use demonstrates to me that TC is worth my while.

It should be noted it's much easier to build for the SXmini M than some of the other devices. When using such low resistance wire it is much more difficult to reach .1Ω and still fit inside the atomizer some devices require vs the .05Ω that the SXmini M can use.

Also will note that I primarily use TL with Subtank mini's and find it quite useful in that I can use the entire tank without ever getting a dry hit, switch flavors fill tank and there is hardly ever even a hint of the first flavor. So it is saving me from going through the time of cleaning, rewicking between flavor changes while using tanks that I used to do. The ability to dial in a temperature for any different ejuice flavor to get the most from that flavor isn't a fad it's progression in vaping. Especially with the Soft, Standard, Powerful & Powerful+ modes of the SXmini m. Personally think TL is here to stay, there will be more and better in the future but what we have available to us now is fantastic.

 

[shatteredsoul76]

I get a weird taste with the nickel, does anyone else have this issue? Other than the taste I love the DNA40.

 

[sando7]

what it's boiling down to for me, bottom line i like T.C.; yet here is what i have noticed that it has differences on my devices and the quality of the vape varies between devices at least for me....

have 2 Hanna no logo dna40's (cln.) that work pretty darn good with Ti, yet they both are lacking w/Ni, imo these 2 devices work better at a higher resistance.

my Wadiea V3 flask does ok w/both wires, yet nothing to write home about.

the IPV4 for me has been working better with Ni, talk about a learning curve; this device is great once you get it down.

my rdna40 (lg screen) VS is just plain awesome w/Ni and hits like a beast, this is definitely my favorite so far & works perfectly.

now i'm just a rookie here but i have jumped in w/both feet sorta speak and by no means any kind of authority.

there is a difference in the vape imo but i like the difference, i use only drippers and i don't know or want to know the first thing about Tanks.....with the rite device & settings it's an awesome Vape plain & simple and i'm attracted to new technology and i want to learn/experience more and sure hope these new devices keep getting better, now i have even seen a couple with Ti settings, so i guess we are on the way....just my

 

[KTMRider]

Direct control of temperature has profound advantages in every vapibng application. Saying it doesn't matter with low watts or with a tank is like saying a car doesn't need brakes if it has a weak engine or if there are no other cars around.

A better analogy would be a horse drawn cart vs a car. Yes, both will do the job and give you a good vape but TP will protect you from overheating juice and other nasty stuff. Even at low wattage. But if you've only driven a horse drawn cart, you'll never know.

I get a weird taste with the nickel, does anyone else have this issue? Other than the taste I love the DNA40.

Sometimes. Nickel wire isn't the cleanest so I usually wipe it down before building. Sometimes I forget and the taste will linger for a few puffs.

 

[retird]

sure hope these new devices keep getting better, now i have even seen a couple with Ti settings, so i guess we are on the way....just my

Devices will continue to get better.... VV came and got better, VW came and got better, and TP came and will get better (for the short time it has been out it's pretty amazing already)... what's next?????