Variable Wattage / Voltage explanation

[enigma27]

Hi All.

I just made the move to a new unit specifacly the sigelei Zmax V5 and some Mini Pro tank 3's

I just noticed the unit allows for Different Wattage / Voltage... as this is the first unit I have purchased that allows this would someone be kind enough to explain what this allows me to do with the unit?

is there a simple setting to leave it on for general use?

Specs are as follows

* Adjust Voltage 3.0V to 6.0V in 0.1V increments
* Adjust Power 3.0W to 15W in 0.5 Watt increments
* 4A Output Limit

Thanks In advance
Lee

 

[dsconnell]

Hi All.

I just made the move to a new unit specifacly the Sigelei Zmax V5 and some Mini Pro tank 3's

I just noticed the unit allows for Different Wattage / Voltage... as this is the first unit I have purchased that allows this would someone be kind enough to explain what this allows me to do with the unit?

is there a simple setting to leave it on for general use?

Specs are as follows

* Adjust Voltage 3.0V to 6.0V in 0.1V increments
* Adjust Power 3.0W to 15W in 0.5 Watt increments
* 4A Output Limit

Thanks In advance
Lee

Go here and read: http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...igelei-zmax-v3-v5-telescopic-users-group.html

In voltage mode, your mod will put out the same voltage to the atomizer regardless of the atomizer's resistance.
In wattage mode, your mod will put out the same wattage to the atomizer regardless of the atomizer's resistance.

Wattage at the atomizer coil is heat.

It helps to have a basic understanding of Ohm's Law to understand why there are differences in wattage and voltage, what the differences are and what the differences mean.

Basically, in wattage mode, your mod will always put out the same amount of heat (say 8 watts) to the atomizer regardless of resistance. Whether you're using a 1.3 ohm coil or a 2.5 ohm coil, your mod will read the ohms of the atomizer and put out the same heat (say 8 watts) regardless of the 1.3 ohm or 2.5 ohm atomizer resistance. It's a set and forget setting. While in wattage mode, put a 1.3 ohm coil on and the mod will supply the required voltage to get the atomizer to fire at the wattage set (say 8 watts).

In voltage mode, your mod will fire the atomizer at the same voltage (say 4.2 volts) regardless of the atomizer resistance. So, if you change from a 1.3 ohm coil to a 2.5 ohm coil, your mod will always fire at the same (say 4.2 volts). Now, 4.2 volts on a 1.3 ohm atomizer is ~13.5 watts and 4.2 volts on a 2.5 ohm atomizer is ~7 watts and remember, the higher the watts, the more heat that's produced.

In wattage mode, you mod will fire the atomizer at the same wattage (say 8 watts) regardless of the atomizer resistance. So, if you change from a 1.3 ohm coil to a 2.5 ohm coil, your mod will always fire at the same (say 8 watts). Now, 8 watts on a 1.3 ohm atomizer causes the mod to put out ~3.2 volts and 8 watts on a 2.5 ohm coil causes the mod to put out ~4.5 volts and this is where Ohm's Law really comes into play and why it's important to know these basics.

I always run my variable volt/variable wattage mods in wattage mode so I know I'll always have the same amount of heat supplied to the atomizer coil.

 

[dw117]

Go here and read: http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...igelei-zmax-v3-v5-telescopic-users-group.html

In voltage mode, your mod will put out the same voltage to the atomizer regardless of the atomizer's resistance.
In wattage mode, your mod will put out the same wattage to the atomizer regardless of the atomizer's resistance.

Wattage at the atomizer coil is heat.

It helps to have a basic understanding of Ohm's Law to understand why there are differences in wattage and voltage, what the differences are and what the differences mean.

Basically, in wattage mode, your mod will always put out the same amount of heat (say 8 watts) to the atomizer regardless of resistance. Whether you're using a 1.3 ohm coil or a 2.5 ohm coil, your mod will read the ohms of the atomizer and put out the same heat (say 8 watts) regardless of the 1.3 ohm or 2.5 ohm atomizer resistance. It's a set and forget setting. While in wattage mode, put a 1.3 ohm coil on and the mod will supply the required voltage to get the atomizer to fire at the wattage set (say 8 watts).

In voltage mode, your mod will fire the atomizer at the same voltage (say 4.2 volts) regardless of the atomizer resistance. So, if you change from a 1.3 ohm coil to a 2.5 ohm coil, your mod will always fire at the same (say 4.2 volts). Now, 4.2 volts on a 1.3 ohm atomizer is ~13.5 watts and 4.2 volts on a 2.5 ohm atomizer is ~7 watts and remember, the higher the watts, the more heat that's produced.

In wattage mode, you mod will fire the atomizer at the same wattage (say 8 watts) regardless of the atomizer resistance. So, if you change from a 1.3 ohm coil to a 2.5 ohm coil, your mod will always fire at the same (say 8 watts). Now, 8 watts on a 1.3 ohm atomizer causes the mod to put out ~3.2 volts and 8 watts on a 2.5 ohm coil causes the mod to put out ~4.5 volts and this is where Ohm's Law really comes into play and why it's important to know these basics.

I always run my variable volt/variable wattage mods in wattage mode so I know I'll always have the same amount of heat supplied to the atomizer coil.

Agree with this. Google ohm's law and explanations relating to vaping. Try either mode (or though probably wattage is better for you if you just want to set it and forget) and start on low power/voltage and just increase it until you find you're getting a satisfying vape. No point going flat out at 15W to start with if you find (for example) 8 watts is ok, you'll use juice and battery quicker.

Your device goes from 3 to 15W so I'd suggest start at 5 (you can start at 3 if you'd like but it'll be weak) and work your way up. I have a mini protank 3 and find I can get occasional dry hits above maybe 10 or 11 watts (although this depends on how long you draw and how often). If you start getting dry hits and/or a burnt taste lower the wattage.

You could do the same process with voltage but if you change tank or coil to a different resistance it'll change the vape you get at a specified voltage.

 

[enigma27]

Thank you..

I undertsand the above. I will give it a wirl once its delivered.

For thos type of devices that you cannot change the wattage / voltage on do they have a set amount they always output at?

 

[dw117]

Thank you..

I undertsand the above. I will give it a wirl once its delivered.

For thos type of devices that you cannot change the wattage / voltage on do they have a set amount they always output at?

I think I'm right in saying eGo size batteries generally output at 3.7V if they are not VV, and I think they will do until you get very low on battery, dropping off before they indicate they are empty.

I don't suppose you mean mechanical mods as you've presumably gone from eGo size to your new VV/VW device (so you don't have to worry about this next bit just yet) but they output typically from 4.2V for a fully charged battery and will drop off as you use them. It's a bad idea to over discharge batteries with a mechanical mod.

I recommend reading this and some of/all the 'Resources' listed at the bottom for info on batteries and safety (some of it may apply more to mechanical mods but battery safety is important enough that you should read it anyway with a regulated VV/VW device)

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/blogs/baditude/4848-9-battery-basics-mods-imr-protected.html