Vaping @ 4.8v/Cartomizer load

[teddy_rox]

I had recently acquired an ego twist and was curious to know what cartomizer I should use. I do know that the twist ranges from 3.2 - 4.8v. I've read somewhere that a 3.0ohm carto is safe at 6.0v so will a 2.0ohm carto be sufficient enough to hold a 4.8v load without frying it? Thanks.

 

[Kurt]

To be honest, I'm not sure. At 4.8V and 2.0 ohms, you are vaping at 11.6 watts and 2.4 amps. That is quite a rapid drain on the battery, and a big strain on the button switch. So yes, it may fry the carto, or it might not. It might not vape at all if there is a safety cutoff on the switch, or it might just hasten the demise of the switch and/or the battery. Either way you are certainly pushing the envelope and putting a big strain on all components of the twist/carto. Not heard of any fires with ego-type batteries yet, but the VV egos have not been out very long yet.

 

[zerominusone]

I don't think a 2.0 carto could stand up to it. Be safe and go with a 3.0. I remember seeing a video when the Provari Mini first came out, of a guy vaping a 1.6 dual coil carto at 4.0v.

 

[Kent C]

When I first got the Twist I was vaping a 1.6Ω EMDCC (dual coil carto) at @4.0-4.2V..... and one can vape those cartos all day at that wattage. Out of stupdity curiousity, I cranked the Twist up to 4.8V and it ran well for about a minute - then fried. I would keep anything at or below 2.0Ω at the 4.2V level or below. I know from having a 5 volt box mod, 2.5-3.2Ω vapes well. I used a 3.0Ω joye atty most of the time - with good vapor and flavor.

2.4Ω at 4.8V is 9.6 Watts - I'd say that's a safe top end unless you want to buy cartos more often. And like Kurt says, it can be a strain on the batt as well. Some are willing to make that choice... I prefer a bit cooler vape myself.