watts and TC

[Sanddeath]

I am getting into the TC side. And just mainly using tanks with nickle heads. Seeing as most are .15 and more would I need a super high wattage? I know it depends on what kind of vape you want. I think wattage determines how fast you reach that desired temp. But what does that actually mean. Like the more wattage the faster and stronger the flavor and clouds.

 

[RandyF]

First, you don't need to run nickel at high wattage. With nickel, you don't want to get to your desired temp right away, because as soon as you do the chip will begin to dial back the power to keep you at said temp. Ideally you want to climb to your set temp during your draw, possibly hitting it right towards the end. The DNA board has "pre-heat", so it is going to throw more watts (if you are under 40) at the coil initially then back it down to your set wattage. If doing that brings you right to your set temp then it will continue to back down and you won't be getting the best vape possible.

Pay attention to what the wattage is doing during your vape and adjust accordingly. It is a balancing act, but once you find the sweet spot it is a really nice vape, but it will never be the cloud machine kanthal coils can accomplish.

 

[Hans Wermhat]

I'm researching it now, just got my first TC mod. From what I have gleaned, yes, watts just determine how fast it heats up. The temp you set will determine how hot the coil stays and thereby have more effect on clouds and flavor.

 

[Sanddeath]

Okay. So I think I understand. I guess the VT will work fine. As I guess I'd be using over 30 watts anyway. I'm gonna head to a vape shop next Friday to even see if I like TC

 

[WonderDude32]

TC is mainly for vapers trying to avoid dry hits or burnt coils. Once you've taken a 6 second completely dry hit and cough for 5 minutes, TC is a nice thing to have. Power whether it's watts or volts controls ramp up speed and heat. More power = hotter vape and quicker ramp up. To control a really hot build with a lot of power, you sometimes must pulse the mod to remain at a good temp. TC does this for you.

 

[Sanddeath]

Okay. I understand more. Thanks for the explanation. Hoping to try a TC device soon to see if I like it.