Vamo - Variable Voltage OR Variable Wattage????

[paige350z]

Hi all! I recently bought a Vamo, and I've been using the Variable Voltage setting. However, I see where most Vamo users are going the Wattage route. What's the benefit of using the Wattage setting over the Voltage? Any differences in battery life, flavor, throat hit, vapor? Just not sure what the difference is, and was hoping you guys could help me out! Thanks in advance!

 

[fccwpe]

I use the wattage setting because it changes the voltage automatically according to the resistance of your tank/carto/clearo. I find this much easier to control TH, vapor density, etc. I run mine around 6 watts for thicker liquids with a 2.5 ohm coil and 5-5.5 watts for thinner liquids. I get all the flavor and great whacks of vapor.

In a nutshell the wattage setting makes it all easier to control, it leaves the thinking up to the vamo. I love it!

 

[Vapoor eyes er]

I also use the wattage setting on my Vamo. Allows the PV to figure out the voltage regardless of what ohms I'm using. Another important point. "Most" ohms devices are not as advertised ohms wise- can be + or - by as much as 10- 20%. Wattage solves this inaccuracy issue .

 

[kiwivap]

I use the variable wattage on my Vamo too. My suggestion is to just try it. Set it at about 5 watts and click up to where it tastes right. Then leave it there and vape. Contrary to some confused peoples ideas that I've seen on forums, you don't need a charts with volts and ohms to use the variable wattage on your Vamo. You can change the watts you're vaping at (its variable), and it is much easier and more convenient to use. It will read the ohms of your attachment and automatically adjust the volts for you to give the power (watts) you've set it at. I've written a bit more about it on my blog if you're interested:
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/blogs/kiwivap/3403-variable-voltage-variable-wattage.html
Give it a try - its easy to use.

 

[tj99959]

A lot of folks find the wattage function easier to wrap their head around. It's really just a matter of what is the easiest for you to use, the juice doesn't care which mathematical formula you use. I find that I adjust to taste (or the mood I'm in at the moment) regardless of which I'm using.

 

[Dakota Jim]

I use the wattage setting as it is a set and forget setting (I use it at 7.5 watts mainly) make sure it is in the NO2 setting (hold down the + button for 10+ seconds - if it displays NO1 it was already in NO2 mode - repeat holding down + button until it dispays NO2 ) NO2 is RMS mode and the best mode to keep it in - most newer VW devices are only offering the RMS setting now

 

[hvac999]

I use both vv and vw. Vw mostly and both work well. If I had to pick I would choose vw.

 

[zoiDman]

For me, just about Everything I put on my Vamo is Very Close ohm-wise.

So VW isn't all that Beneficial. That and I'm Old School. I like looking at the Volts. So I use VV Mode.

 

[djxman]

I've been wondering the same thing and today decided to ask...but as always, anytime I have a question it's already here.
Gotta love ECF!
Thanks everyone!

 

[paige350z]

Thanks for the clarification! I have switched it to wattage, and will definitely be trying out this setting. From what I can tell, some adjustments will have to be made per flavor, but I do that under the voltage setting anyway. Nice to know about the automatic adjustment for resistance. I think that will help a lot. I do wish the Vamo allowed a single button click to check the settings, instead of immediately changing them, but so far, that's my only complaint. Already looking at the new V3!!! LOL. Thanks all!!!

 

[peraspera]

^^^Just press and hold the "+" down for about two seconds to read ohms and do the same with the "-" button to read the battery voltage. Doing it that way will not change your power settings. However, if you hold either the "+" or "-" buttons down for ten seconds it will change the setting between RMS/AVG. I've found that less than ten seconds is more than enough time to check readings.

 

[brock957]

I just switched to using va. Find I get a better hit without it tasting. To hot. I like a cooler vape.

 

[brock957]

I just switched to using vw. Find I get a better hit without it tasting. To hot. I like a cooler vape.
vw stupid auto correct.

 

[trouble1000]

Another vote for VW here.

I find my sweeter juices I can even go down to 4.5 watts for better flavour, but I usually use 6-8 watts for most juices.

VW is the main reason I bought a Vamo.

 

[Texasman2011]

depending on the flavor you have. I am vaping cinnamon red hot, and i am using the wattage setting on the NO2 at 13.5w on a 2.5 ohm carto. love the flavor that 13.5w produces

 

[ericbnc]

Another vote for variable wattage - no popped coils lately using this mode + rms (no2 setting for rms)...

 

[Raynman]

My vote is still out. Although I just got a SVD and haven't got the Vamo yet, it will be here soon. I've really just started to try the VW settings. But I adjust to taste anyway and I'm not sure how having less available settings in wattage mode than voltage mode will make a better vape. I'm staying open minded about it and will post results in another thread after getting Vamo and using both devices in both modes

 

[JGonzo]

Neither mode should effect the actual physics of vaping. Ohm's law states that power is voltage squared divided by resistance. So think of the relationship as wattage = voltage^2/ohms.

Because the voltage is squared, wattage increases in an exponential relationship to voltage. Translated - as your voltage increases, your wattage increases, but at a faster rate.

BUT...as you vape and the temperature and other factors of your coil change, your resistance will also change. So, using the wattage setting should, in theory, result in a more consistent vape. Given how quickly the heating elements in atomizers dissipate heat, though, the swings are rarely very large.

Short story: if you want a 'set it and forget it' mode, use wattage. But I agree with previous posters that it's more or less just a matter of preference. The beauty of a VV/VW APV is that you can adjust according to your mood. I typically start the day at lower power and increase as I get more bold throughout the day.

Best of luck.

 

[wv2win]

Thanks for the clarification! I have switched it to wattage, and will definitely be trying out this setting. From what I can tell, some adjustments will have to be made per flavor, but I do that under the voltage setting anyway. Nice to know about the automatic adjustment for resistance. I think that will help a lot. I do wish the Vamo allowed a single button click to check the settings, instead of immediately changing them, but so far, that's my only complaint. Already looking at the new V3!!! LOL. Thanks all!!!

The majority of us much PREFER not having a single button menu set-up which would require us to remember # of clicks to perform a function.

 

[Thrasher]

Do you like toast with your eggs, or eggs with your toast?

somehow people have fooled themselves into thinking it will vape differently on different settings.

VW is most efficient for people who like to use multiple devices all day long set it and (mostly) forget it.

but as soon as you attach something and start adjusting the wattage, you just adjusted the voltage too, so how is it really different?
lol argue if you must but adjusting the wattage is adjusting the voltage is adjusting the wattage.......

since almost everything i use is built with the same resistance VV works fine for me and i cannot understand the hoopla and fanfare. the plus 2 rule works fine no need for math and charts.

example: 2 ohms + 2 volts over that = roughly 4 volts range as a good starting point, then adjust.


when i talk with people about this i remind them had VW come out first and then they released VV you would be finding all these same arguments about how VV is superior now that they added it.