Vape questions

[alannaswitz]

Hey guys!
I'm pretty new to vaping and I have a smok Tpriv. I was using the cool that came assembled with it (.4 resistance V8 baby q2 core) on temperature mode at around 350.
I recently changed it to the other that came with it (t8 core .15 resistance) and it doesn't taste/feel the same AT ALL.
I switched it into wattage mode instead to see if maybe it shouldn't be in TC and did it at 60-70 (recommended between 60-80) and did normal and hard hit and still not the same.
The juice I have in now is a 6mg (started at 18-way too much... and have been trying lots of flavors to see if I prefer anything outside of menthol and was using 12 then got down to 9mg and have tried a few 6s before changing coils and they were fine so I don't think that I'm missing the throat hit due to lower nicotine but maybe I am.

What am I doing wrong??

 

[AzPlumber]

The throat hit comes from nicotine, so lower nicotine would be less throat hit. Another aspect of throat hit is the PG/VG ratio. Higher PG allows more of the throat hit and higher VG will mask the throat hit.

 

[stols001]

You've changed your coil's resistance rather dramatically. Juice performs differently in different coils, and different coils require different wattages to produce vape, so your juice will be performing differently as well. You may not be doing anything wrong, you just may prefer the .4 coil to the .15. If that is the case, simply decide which coils you prefer, KWIM?

Anna

 

[alannaswitz]

Those both help and make a lot of sense bc looking back at my order I switch from 50/50 to 65/35 so that must be the other factor I'm missing. I guess I need to change back to 50/50,stay at 9 for now and order some of the higher resistance coils and play around with it.

Does it being in temp or wattage mode change change the vape much or what's the difference/what do y'all prefer?

 

[stols001]

TC mode is smoother, has been my experience. It's a more consistent vape, especially if your device does TC well. Some people use it because they like it, other people are looking to maintain safe temps in their tank. But yes, wattage mode and TC can feel different, for sure. I imagine as you experiment, you will find what you like. Everyone prefers different things.... Not just TC, either! Which is something kind of fun about vaping.... You'll find as you go that you'll gravitate to what is most satisfying for you....

Anna

 

[IMFire3605]

Those both help and make a lot of sense bc looking back at my order I switch from 50/50 to 65/35 so that must be the other factor I'm missing. I guess I need to change back to 50/50,stay at 9 for now and order some of the higher resistance coils and play around with it.

Does it being in temp or wattage mode change change the vape much or what's the difference/what do y'all prefer?

TC mode uses coils with entirely different wire material, basically specialized wires, SMOK as of to date does not make "Any" TC style coils, all their coils are made out of Kanthal A1 or NiChrome (Nickel Chromium) which can not be accurately run in TC mode. The three wire types that do work in TC mode are Nickel Ni200 (TC Only Mode), Titanium Ti1 (TC Only Mode), and Stainless Steel 316L (Can be run in either TC or Standard Wattage Mode), so your mod detecting that the wire is not any of these 3 specialized wire materials is switching itself into standard wattage mode on its own. TC mode is a little more complicated, not only do you have to dial in the maximum wattage you like, you also have to dial in the temperature to how you like your vape (cooler or warmer). If you were in TC mode you be getting a very smooth, very consistent vape, including TH, vapor production, and flavor, as well as less chance of scorching/burning the cotton wicking, and TC coils in general last a lot longer on the wicking than in standard wattage mode.

Moving back up to a 9mg liquid would definitely improve your overall TH, also moving back to a 50/50 also would promote more TH for you.

High Nic Content (18mg and Up) + Very High PG Ratio (70% or higher PG) = Very High Throat Hit, Lower Vapor Production, Higher Flavor Production
Lower Nic Content (6mg and Below) + Very High VG Ratio (70% or higher VG)= Very Low Throat Hit, Higher Vapor Production, Lower Flavor Production, sometimes sweeter flavor due to the fact VG by itself most times is used as a sweetener, especially by example VG derived from Palm Seeds is one of the sweetest VG solutions you can get
40PG/60VG to 60PG/40VG + Median Level Nic (your 9mg to about 12mg is in the medium zone) = Balance of the Two Extremes, good TH, Decent Vapor production, Decent to Very good flavor production

With your present 0.15ohm coil, if the 60 to 70watts isn't doing it for you on TH, gradually bump the wattage up a couple watts at a time, you'll probably maximum with that coil would be around 90watts (printed Maximum +10) as the rated printing on pre-made coils are "Median Averages" not gospel law. You could also close down the airflow at the bottom of the tank, this will make it a bit more restrictive, will increase the warmth of the vape, but also kick up the flavor and TH a bit while sacrificing a bit of vapor cloud production.

If you are wanting to actually try TC, you'll have to buy a tank from another brand manufacturer, SMOK doesn't have to go with SMOK products only, nor do Kanger products have to only go with Kanger products, 90%+ of all tanks and mods use a standardized 510 threading connection, this makes them interchangeable with each other, just study the specs on a tank for TC to makes sure it has coils specifically for TC, otherwise you'll have to switch to a rebuildable deck system with your tank which most SMOK tanks do come with or have available and learn to build your own TC coils.

 

[BrotherBob]

Hey guys!
I'm pretty new to vaping and I have a Smok Tpriv. I was using the cool that came assembled with it (.4 resistance V8 baby q2 core) on temperature mode at around 350.
I recently changed it to the other that came with it (t8 core .15 resistance) and it doesn't taste/feel the same AT ALL.
I switched it into wattage mode instead to see if maybe it shouldn't be in TC and did it at 60-70 (recommended between 60-80) and did normal and hard hit and still not the same.
The juice I have in now is a 6mg (started at 18-way too much... and have been trying lots of flavors to see if I prefer anything outside of menthol and was using 12 then got down to 9mg and have tried a few 6s before changing coils and they were fine so I don't think that I'm missing the throat hit due to lower nicotine but maybe I am.
What am I doing wrong??

Welcome and glad you joined.
Might like to read:
http://diyordievaping.com/2016/02/26/why-is-my-ejuice-harsh-beginner-diy-ejuice-tips/
Wattage vs. Flavor | E-Cigarette Forum
How to adjust your base to reduce that peppery harsh Nicotine taste | E-Cigarette Forum

 

[jfcooley]

I have nothing to add, but hello and welcome.

 

[reidovape]

I had been with this doubt for weeks. Thanks everyone!

 

[VNeil]

Some advice: if the 0.4R coil vapes better for you, then use it! Vape marketing is all wrapped up in lower ohms is better, but that is just marketing. I don't know your specific gear but I know that I vape what I like, not what the makers are trying to sell this week. There is also a lot to be said for true TC, and you got some advice on that.

 

[Coastal Cowboy]

@IMFire3605 covered the TC schtuff. It's complicated at first and an awful lot to take in on your first lap.

If you like the flavor and vapor with the 0.40 coil heads, you might like the 0.60's too. There's nothing wrong with experimenting.

Welcome to the forum! This is the place to ask questions.

 

[Trigster]

I'll Just Say Hello & Welcome...All Good Advice Above !!!

 

[suprtrkr]

Hi and welcome. You're hearing the right advice, so I'll just add you aren't doing anything wrong at all. There is a lot of difference between a Q2 and a T8 coil, and not just the resistance. It is entirely normal for them to vape and taste far differently.

 

[Eskie]

After lots of playing around, I like the 0.4 ohm Q2 best. A decent balance of flavor, cloud, and juice consumption. Not a power hog either, so even a 1 battery mod is good for lifespan. As @IMFire3605 has already pointed out, no Smok factory coils can be used in temp control, wattage is your only option.

 

[Coyote628]

I have the t-priv too. The coil that came installed in the big baby was pretty nice, good flavor and big clouds. I think it was tge q2 or something like that. When i eventually switched out to the t8 coil, also included, i got a funky taste out of it at first. Vapor production was great but it had a weird taste that i cant describe. After a couple tankfuls on it, the nasty taste went away. Same thing happened with the next new t8 i installed. Ive come to call it "the factory flavor". It thankfully goes away after a tank or two. BTW, i DO prime it properly before using it. Personally, i like the t8 coil heads and usually run them at 65w. I hope this info helps