What does vw mean?
I think after those pictures I'm just going to get a new stick. I'll look into the istick and Picos!
If I remove the juice tank and coil from the battery, would it be okay to store like that without an impending explosion? It might be a while before I can get myself to a recycling depot, unfortunately.
VW means variable wattage. You can adjust the power output from the battery to the heating coil, and thereby adjust your vaping experience "on the fly". Your device is "fixed voltage", meaning it has only one output setting and can't be adjusted.
If your oven or stove top burner had only one fixed heat or temperature setting, you'd probably become frustrated pretty quickly preparing your food. Your oven and stove top burner have variable power knobs to allow you to adjust the power or temperature to the burners according to what and how you want to cook your food.
Most mods and many of the eGo battery devices have either variable voltage or variable wattage control buttons. (Basically they are one and the same thing.) This is a feature that allows you to adjust the battery current to the heating coils in your juice delivery device. In a nutshell, it allows you to adjust your vaping experience "on the fly".
For example, early in the day I may want a "cooler" or weaker vaping experience so I use a lower power setting. Later in the day I may want a "warmer" or stronger vaping experience. By pressing the "
+" or "
Up" button I can increase the power, or by pressing the "
-" or "
Down" button I can decrease the power. This is a highly desirable feature.
Some mods have a "
Mode" button to switch from Wattage Mode (power) to Temperature Control (TC) Mode. I won't go into what the difference in mode means. I'll just say that beginners should start out in Wattage/Power Mode. Once you have mastered that mode, you can learn how to use the more advanced Temp Control Mode later on should you wish to. Temp Control can only be used with specific wire coil types, so if unsure about your coils use wattage mode.
The
USB port is used for up loading optional firmware updates from your computer. It is also used to charge the battery in internal battery mods.
The
Fire Button is used to turn the device on or off (usually 5 rapid clicks). It is also used to fire the coil when you wish to vape.
The
Display Screen will show your current power setting (watts or voltage). It may also tell you the resistance of your tank's coil in "ohms". It may indicate your battery's voltage level either in volts or a diagram of a battery with the charge level displayed. It may also warn you of any errors the electronics detect, such as "atomizer too low' or "atomizer short".
The
510 Connector is where you attach your tank, or juice delivery device.
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I would remove the tank from your pen and probably use it again. Disassemble it and wash in soapy water. I'd replace the coil as it has probably been ruined.
The battery in the device is probably safe to store without further mishap until it can be recycled, as long as it has been "turned off".
