Okay, so variable voltage/wattage seems to be all the rage right now. I expect we will see some new models in the new year to go along with what is already out there. So here is my question: Can't I acheive the same effect as a variable voltage mod would produce by using a LR carto/atty @3.7 volts?
To VV or Not to VV
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You can come close to a higher voltage mod with a LR carto/atty @3.7 volts, but not a variable voltage or variable wattage mod.
If you were to have a variable wattage mod, you could find the wattage you really like and the mod would supply your wattage no matter the condition of the atty/carto, or even no matter what resistance atty/carto you place on it. (The resistance of coils vary with things like heat and oxidation.)
A good variable voltage mod allows the voltage, and wattage, to be changed at your whim, atty/carto, flavor of juice, and/or desire for more or less vapor.
Let's use me and my VV this morning. I have a nice 2.5 Ohm, measured by the PV, atty and drip tip on and started the morning with a vanilla flavor. I know the vanilla flavor will give me a good, full, flavor and a nice throat hit with 5.2 volts (10.8 Watt). Now, later in the morning, I do not want quite as much of a TH and want a coconut flavor. I know that the coconut flavor I have is harsh at 5.2 volts with this atty so I drop it down to 4.8 volts (9.2 Watt) and I have a smooth full flavor coconut. I was able to adjust, or vary, the power to give me the exact vape I wanted at the time I wanted it with nothing but a few presses of a button and dripping a few drops.
Now, more than a few folks will be very happy with a set voltage and resistance giving them a set wattage, and that is great. I need different vapes throughout the day. I used to do this with various attys and cartos and different strength juices. Now I have one strength of juice, but still have various flavors, and one atty or carto on my one PV that gives me everything I need no matter what I need.
If you are happy with a LR carto/atty @3.7 volts, and I am happy with my variable voltage mod, then they are the same in that they make the owner happy, but they are not the same in function or abilities.
If you were to have a variable wattage mod, you could find the wattage you really like and the mod would supply your wattage no matter the condition of the atty/carto, or even no matter what resistance atty/carto you place on it. (The resistance of coils vary with things like heat and oxidation.)
A good variable voltage mod allows the voltage, and wattage, to be changed at your whim, atty/carto, flavor of juice, and/or desire for more or less vapor.
Let's use me and my VV this morning. I have a nice 2.5 Ohm, measured by the PV, atty and drip tip on and started the morning with a vanilla flavor. I know the vanilla flavor will give me a good, full, flavor and a nice throat hit with 5.2 volts (10.8 Watt). Now, later in the morning, I do not want quite as much of a TH and want a coconut flavor. I know that the coconut flavor I have is harsh at 5.2 volts with this atty so I drop it down to 4.8 volts (9.2 Watt) and I have a smooth full flavor coconut. I was able to adjust, or vary, the power to give me the exact vape I wanted at the time I wanted it with nothing but a few presses of a button and dripping a few drops.
Now, more than a few folks will be very happy with a set voltage and resistance giving them a set wattage, and that is great. I need different vapes throughout the day. I used to do this with various attys and cartos and different strength juices. Now I have one strength of juice, but still have various flavors, and one atty or carto on my one PV that gives me everything I need no matter what I need.
If you are happy with a LR carto/atty @3.7 volts, and I am happy with my variable voltage mod, then they are the same in that they make the owner happy, but they are not the same in function or abilities.
For me,the biggest advantage of variable volts or watts,is the consistant power delivery.I found that I like most of my liquids at 4.2v(basically a fresh charged 3.7 battery)with a vv or vw device,it stays at 4.2 or ~9 watts until the battery(or batteries) can't provide enough oomph instead of a steady decline as the battery discharges.The ability to wake up underperforming atty's or cartos is also a nice thing.
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