Just thought I might chime in on the earlier discussion about LR attys (especially the LR 801) and Darwin.
Many, not everyone, know that the intention behind the LR attys is to "simulate" HV vaping on 3.7 volt devices. Without getting into a discussion about ohms law, "simulate" roughly stated means: imitate the appearance or character of. They are intended to imitate the HV experience. As to how well they "imitate" is a different discussion and very subject to personal opinion. But, they are intended to be used at 3.7 volts. Using the gross Watts estimation of Volts squared and divide by Ohms (or VxV/R=Watts): 3.7v X 3.7v/1.5=9.12 watts. 3.7v X 3.7v/1.7ohms=8.05 watts
So trying to get low watts from an LR atty requires volts lower than they are intended to be used and lower than most devices (including Darwin) are designed to operate. For example, if you want 6 watts from an LR atty of 1.7 ohms you would need 3.2 volts: 3.2V X 3.2v/1.7=6.02 watts. Similarly, if using a 1.5 ohms LR atty and you want 6 watts you need only 3 volts: 3v X 3v/1.5=6 watts
Again, the purpose of LR attys is to "simulate"=imitate HV vaping. Imitation, while a great form of flattery, is still imitating. With Darwin, you have full range so no need to imitate when you have the real thing. Using standard ohms attys (any model be that 510 @ 2.5 ohms or 901s and/or 801s @ 3+ohms) gives you a much broader range of vaping experiences and obtainable watts.
Lastly, the LR 801s - well, I am a big fan of 801 style attys - and quickly becoming a fan of the newer 801 cartos as well. Any who have seen my posts may know my preferred atty is the Joye 302 (with "right" airflow - accomplished {IMHO} with stealth 510/801 adapter). 302 is an 801 style and standard is 3.1 ohms. I have tried both LR SLB 801s and LR Joye 302s and will probably never purchase any more of them. I just do not like them - probably my worst LR vaping experiences. Personally (always subjective), I am not a fan of LR attys and cartos in any model. I find the coil heats too fast and while they may "simulate"/imitate HV vaping experience - to my tastes, they do not duplicate the HV experiences.
While the watts may be watts, I find the flavor more full and the vapor richer in HV. Of course we are likely to all have our individual preferences. Some juices and some model attys may have different "happy spots" and we "Darwinians" know how easy it is to play and hone in on each. As a fairly dedicated tobaccos and tobacco menthols vapor, I pretty much find my "happy place" at 8.5 watts on my 3.1 ohms Joye 302 attys. Using the new 801 cartos, and depending on the juice, I sometimes find my way up to as high as 10.2 watts.
Of course, all of this is subjective to your personal tastes and preferences so any claims of what is "best" are a matter of that person's personal preferences and yours may well differ. Hope this is somehow helpful.
Happy
Many, not everyone, know that the intention behind the LR attys is to "simulate" HV vaping on 3.7 volt devices. Without getting into a discussion about ohms law, "simulate" roughly stated means: imitate the appearance or character of. They are intended to imitate the HV experience. As to how well they "imitate" is a different discussion and very subject to personal opinion. But, they are intended to be used at 3.7 volts. Using the gross Watts estimation of Volts squared and divide by Ohms (or VxV/R=Watts): 3.7v X 3.7v/1.5=9.12 watts. 3.7v X 3.7v/1.7ohms=8.05 watts
So trying to get low watts from an LR atty requires volts lower than they are intended to be used and lower than most devices (including Darwin) are designed to operate. For example, if you want 6 watts from an LR atty of 1.7 ohms you would need 3.2 volts: 3.2V X 3.2v/1.7=6.02 watts. Similarly, if using a 1.5 ohms LR atty and you want 6 watts you need only 3 volts: 3v X 3v/1.5=6 watts
Again, the purpose of LR attys is to "simulate"=imitate HV vaping. Imitation, while a great form of flattery, is still imitating. With Darwin, you have full range so no need to imitate when you have the real thing. Using standard ohms attys (any model be that 510 @ 2.5 ohms or 901s and/or 801s @ 3+ohms) gives you a much broader range of vaping experiences and obtainable watts.
Lastly, the LR 801s - well, I am a big fan of 801 style attys - and quickly becoming a fan of the newer 801 cartos as well. Any who have seen my posts may know my preferred atty is the Joye 302 (with "right" airflow - accomplished {IMHO} with stealth 510/801 adapter). 302 is an 801 style and standard is 3.1 ohms. I have tried both LR SLB 801s and LR Joye 302s and will probably never purchase any more of them. I just do not like them - probably my worst LR vaping experiences. Personally (always subjective), I am not a fan of LR attys and cartos in any model. I find the coil heats too fast and while they may "simulate"/imitate HV vaping experience - to my tastes, they do not duplicate the HV experiences.
While the watts may be watts, I find the flavor more full and the vapor richer in HV. Of course we are likely to all have our individual preferences. Some juices and some model attys may have different "happy spots" and we "Darwinians" know how easy it is to play and hone in on each. As a fairly dedicated tobaccos and tobacco menthols vapor, I pretty much find my "happy place" at 8.5 watts on my 3.1 ohms Joye 302 attys. Using the new 801 cartos, and depending on the juice, I sometimes find my way up to as high as 10.2 watts.
Of course, all of this is subjective to your personal tastes and preferences so any claims of what is "best" are a matter of that person's personal preferences and yours may well differ. Hope this is somehow helpful.
Happy
! I've been using LR801 atties for my 3.7v devices for a long time, because for me, I receive a better TH and warmer vapor versus a std resistance atty. However, I definitely can see where it wouldn't "jive", per se, w/the Darwin. Thank the vaping gods that I purchased a whole bunch of std and hv atties and cartos (801 Fusions as well as I will always be a fan of 801s
