Voltage recommendations on Ego 1000mah Twist for a newbie

[TomD]

Hi All,

I apologize as I am sure this has been covered many times. I am a new vapor that quit analogs almost two weeks ago and I feel great! Anyhow, I just got my first order from altsmokes. I ordered a 1000mah Ego twist. These are the cartridges I use AltSmoke.com | Personal Vaporizers | Electronic Cigarette | Ecigs | eGo Mega Dual Coil Cartomizer

Can anybody tell me what the optimal setting should be from their experience? Right now I am using it at about 3.8 I think (One line before 4?) and it seems ok?

I also am going to try a viva nova I ordered and was wondering the same questions.

Thanks!!

 

[darkhood]

double the ohms and subtract 0.2 to get the ideal voltage. In general a good rule is to double the ohms and you can add 0.4 on either side to get the range. So a 2.4 vivi head for ex is good @ anywhere from 4.4 to 5.2 volts - any higher u risk burning and any lower will yield little vapor.

 

[TomD]

Sorry Darkhood, guess I am that new! I don't see the Ohms rating for the cartys I use.

 

[bacc.vap]

Those are dual coils, should be able to just turn it up till you find the combination of taste and vapor you like. They should be able to handle all the voltage you have with the twist no problem, if need be. I didn't see the ohms rating on the site either, you'd have to measure it with a meter if no one here knows.

 

[darkhood]

Ah I just took a look, they don't say lol...hmmm...no idea then, sry. At least u know what to do when u get ur vivi...

 

[bilbobaggins30]

You could always just start at the lowest setting, and bump it up gradually until you get it to where you like it and keep it there.

 

[TomD]

Thanks Bacc & DH, I set to 3.8 with my normal carty after a little toying with it and I like it there, just didn't know if that was right or not. Guess I will roll with that. As for the nova I am going to try it now. I only have a half a small bottle left for the liquid I like so I don't want to waste it and I like the cartys I am using. I just like the idea of being able to see what is left. I am lucky enough to have one local vape shop. He set me up with a 26mg maple flavor that I love. All the others I ordered (reg. tobacco, fruits, etc.) I don't like nearly as much. I guess that means I should like flavors like honey, brown sugar, etc. that are close to maple.

 

[chadsmo]

Save the picture in the first post and refer to it , or just search google images for vaping power voltage chart and it will show up

http://nu-vapor.com/forum/nu-beginn...tanding-ohms-voltages-resulting-wattages.html

Also that's for single coil, I've never used a dual coil and I'm on to rebuildables now so I can't really speak for your dual coils. That chart will give you a good idea for your nova though.

 

[TomD]

Awesome Chadsmo, thanks!!! I will save that chart!

 

[AttyPops]

Bacc hit the nail on the head.

Basically, a dual coil is....1/2 the ohms of each individual coil. In other words, two 3 ohm coils (that I would run just under 5 volts) read as a 1.5 ohm dual coil (3 ohms/2 coils).

So you generally have to use higher voltage for dual coils. That said, you also may like a cooler vape and dual coils perform differently than single coils. So just dial it up till it works.

Chances are the device isn't putting out enough amps for your DCC's anyway. lol. But that's a longer explanation and varies by device.

 

[wv2win]

Bacc hit the nail on the head.

Basically, a dual coil is....1/2 the ohms of each individual coil. In other words, two 3 ohm coils (that I would run just under 5 volts) read as a 1.5 ohm dual coil (3 ohms/2 coils).

So you generally have to use higher voltage for dual coils. That said, you also may like a cooler vape and dual coils perform differently than single coils. So just dial it up till it works.

Chances are the device isn't putting out enough amps for your DCC's anyway. lol. But that's a longer explanation and varies by device.

All good points. A 1.5 ohm dual coil doesn't really come into it's own until over 4.2 volts. But I believe your twist only has a small 2.5 amp switch which probably isn't enough to really push the DCC's. You would want something like a VAMO with a 5 amp switch to use any and all carto, atty, etc made. Any model with a 3.5+ amp switch should do the trick.

 

[Dontae92]

What I do is bump up the voltage until I find the spot right before burning and keep it there.

 

[stevefml]

My old eyes can't read the dial so I just bump till flavor starts to Tate bad and bump down a bit.

 

[ProCision]

I have the same battery and use mini vivi's @ 3.8 all day. Every now and then ill take a 4.8 hit but never more then two in a row. 3.8 is perfect.

 

[Unforeseen]

Moved to Model Specific Discussion - ego Type Models

 

[GregoTX]

As others have said, that eGo battery probably isn't the best pairing with a dual coil setup. Try a Stardust type clearomizer, they're single coil and personally I think they produce great vapor. They're pretty easy to deal with and inexpensive too (around $5), and will last you a few weeks before needing to be replaced.