What about voltage and wattage for?

[tcgenius]

Although I have been vaping for a few months, I have had a hard time finding more information about voltage and wattage. There are a lot of mods out there that allow the user to set them. Is there a rule of thumb about what the proper voltage should be? How does wattage factor in. I personally use an AGA T2 most of the time. Is there an optimal setting for maximum vapor?

 

[Vapoor eyes er]

Try this calculator. Enter volts and ohms and you can find the wattage. Most enjoy anywhere from 7- 9.5 watts.
Online Conversion - Ohm's Law Calculator

 

[tcgenius]

That is a nifty calculator. When I plug in 4.8 volts and the resistance of my coil 2.4ohm I get 8.8 watts. so If I am using a vv mod and the voltage was set to 4.8 I would set the wattage to 8 in order to get the best vapor?

Try this calculator. Enter volts and ohms and you can find the wattage. Most enjoy anywhere from 7- 9.5 watts.
Online Conversion - Ohm's Law Calculator

 

[djsvapour]

Try this calculator. Enter volts and ohms and you can find the wattage. Most enjoy anywhere from 7- 9.5 watts.
Online Conversion - Ohm's Law Calculator

I use this site too! Very helpful.

Mostly, I know my sweet spots these days, and they work out between 7-8 watts. I like my eVic as it can go straight in at 7 watts say even if I put on a higher resistance atomiser.

On a Spinner, I tend to just set it to 3.8 and get, well, Spinning (?) I guess

 

[Vapoor eyes er]

That is a nifty calculator. When I plug in 4.8 volts and the resistance of my coil 2.4ohm I get 8.8 watts. so If I am using a vv mod and the voltage was set to 4.8 I would set the wattage to 8 in order to get the best vapor?

Only if you have a PV that's VV AND VW. You can only use VV OR VW...not both.
I'll use my Vamo as an example. If I set it on voltage each and every time I change my carto, clearo, etc I have to adjust the voltage IF the ohms is different. Of course it's very rare to have the same ohms on all cartos, etc. The bonus of VW is once it's set the Vamo will automatically adjust to whatever ohms is attached. VW makes it soooo easy.

 

[edking66]

You will set either the voltage, or the wattage. If you are in wattage mode, the mod will adjust the voltage itself to get the wattage you have it set for.

 

[The Ocelot]

Although I have been vaping for a few months, I have had a hard time finding more information about voltage and wattage. There are a lot of mods out there that allow the user to set them. Is there a rule of thumb about what the proper voltage should be? How does wattage factor in. I personally use an AGA T2 most of the time. Is there an optimal setting for maximum vapor?

Do you plan on rebuilding that?

 

[tcgenius]

That makes sense. where do amps come into play? i have read that some mods can go up to 6 amps. That can't be set though. Also, forgive my ignorance but what is a spinner?

 

[wv2win]

You will set either the voltage, or the wattage. If you are in wattage mode, the mod will adjust the voltage itself to get the wattage you have it set for.

Correct. Another advantage to VW vaping is that it will sense the resistence of the head you are using. So as the resistence changes due to use or because you changed to a different head, a VW model PV will automatically adjust the power to maintain your original setting. VV does not have this capability. VW is closer to "set & forget".

If using a single coil atty/carto in the 2.4 - 3.0 ohm range, I would suggest starting at 8.0 watts and adjusting up or down to your preference. If using a dual coil atty/carto in the 1.5 - 2.0 ohm range, I would suggest starting at about 11 watts and adjusting up or down to your preference. These are typical settings for many.

 

[tcgenius]

That makes sense. I ordered a lava tube v2 over a month ago from china because it was $42. I finally got a tracking number and confirmation that it was shipped today. It looks like I can change the voltage only. That means that the wattage is automatically set? It also states that it has a 3 amp over current limiter. I assume that it is some kind of protection for the battery and head. What would cause an over current situation?

 

[tcgenius]

I usually use 28 gauge with 450 ss mesh. I wrap the wick 4 times and usually end up between 1.8 - 2.4 ohm depending on how well my wrap job is. I have been using it with egoT 1100 mAh batteries. I have never had a vv to play with accept for the usb pass through which I only use in emergencies (dead batteries). I did not know what I should take into consideration when the vv comes in. I think I get it so far. I guess I will have to experiment with it. If your voltage is too high can you burn out the coil?

Do you plan on rebuilding that?

 

[Vapoor eyes er]

It looks like I can change the voltage only. That means that the wattage is automatically set?

With VV if you wish to stay at the same wattage whenever you put a diff ohms clearo, etc on you must change the voltage up or down. It's not that bad as all you have to do is dial the voltage up or down until you hit your sweet spot.
Spinner is an eGo VV PV and doesn't have separate batteries like the LavaTube. Once the battery is dead after 250? recharges it goes in the garbage. Fires from 3.2- 4.8 volts.

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[zapped]

VV is also set and forget if you arent using 27 different juice delivery devices at widely varying resistances.Lets get rid of that misconception once and for all.

Just starting out while youre trying to find what works best for you, VW may be easier.It will adjust the voltage automatically when changing between a clearo at 2ohms, an RBA 1.1 ohms and a carto tank at 3ohms to keep it at your favorite wattage.

If you find that later on you gravitate to just a couple of different juices and one favorite delivery device at a certain resistance every time then VV is also set and forget.

The difference is how simple or complex you want to be with your juice, delivery devices and resistances. Some people like a LOT of variety while some try to keep vaping as simple as possible.

Both VV and VW will get you there........ just by different means.

 

[Baditude]

VV is also set and forget if you arent using 27 different juice delivery devices at widely varying resistances.Lets get rid of that misconception once and for all.

Just starting out while youre trying to find what works best for you, VW may be easier.It will adjust the voltage automatically when changing between a clearo at 2ohms, an RBA 1.1 ohms and a carto tank at 3ohms to keep it at your favorite wattage.

If you find that later on you gravitate to just a couple of different juices and one favorite delivery device at a certain resistance every time then VV is also set and forget.

The difference is how simple or complex you want to be with your juice, delivery devices and resistances. Some people like a LOT of variety while some try to keep vaping as simple as possible.

Both VV and VW will get you there just by different means.

For people who don't like math or physics formulas, this handy chart gives a good guideline on resistance, voltage, and wattage. This is primarily for single coil delivery devices.

 

[tcgenius]

That chart is very helpful. I understand better now. I usually stick with the same heads so I will probably be in the set and forget it crowd. I am still amazed at the ever growing amount of configurations one can use for vaping. I appreciate all of the knowledge and experience contained in this forum. Thanks everyone

 

[wv2win]

VV is also set and forget if you arent using 27 different juice delivery devices at widely varying resistances.Lets get rid of that misconception once and for all.

Just starting out while youre trying to find what works best for you, VW may be easier.It will adjust the voltage automatically when changing between a clearo at 2ohms, an RBA 1.1 ohms and a carto tank at 3ohms to keep it at your favorite wattage.

If you find that later on you gravitate to just a couple of different juices and one favorite delivery device at a certain resistance every time then VV is also set and forget.

The difference is how simple or complex you want to be with your juice, delivery devices and resistances. Some people like a LOT of variety while some try to keep vaping as simple as possible.

Both VV and VW will get you there........ just by different means.

One point of difference, however. As you use an atty or carto, the resistence does change due to use (as well as when you change heads). I use to use attys for a month or more and I use cartos for up to 10 days. With VW, it will sense that change an adjust as necessary. VV will not do that.

 

[wv2win]

That makes sense. I ordered a lava tube v2 over a month ago from china because it was $42. I finally got a tracking number and confirmation that it was shipped today. It looks like I can change the voltage only. That means that the wattage is automatically set? It also states that it has a 3 amp over current limiter. I assume that it is some kind of protection for the battery and head. What would cause an over current situation?

The amp limit of the switch can be very important. The Vamo has a 5 amp limit switch. EGo's have a 2.5 amp limit switch. I use 1.5 ohm dual coil carto's. The Vamo makes them shine and provide the fuller and warmer vapor they are known for. With the eGo (Twist or Spinner), it justs makes them burn due to that weak 2.5 amp switch.

So if some new head comes out that everyone is raving about and you want to try it, if you have a Vamo, you won't have to think twice about it. With an eGo, you may just be wasting you money getting one.

 

[Cyia]

I used this site to learn about what is what and how it effects certain things Undestanding resistances, LR and HV

 

[zapped]

One point of difference, however. As you use an atty or carto, the resistence does change due to use (as well as when you change heads). I use to use attys for a month or more and I use cartos for up to 10 days. With VW, it will sense that change an adjust as necessary. VV will not do that.

Agreed...but thats what my taste buds and my index finger are for Maybe its my juice or just the cartos I'm using but I dont notice much of a difference in the resistance if at all from day one to week 3 on my Smoktech cartos.

Someone else might have a totally different experience with them but on a Provari using Hype at 18mg they are incredibly consistent.

 

[Smac]

The wattage is the overall power or vapor producing potential. There are two ways to increase the wattage, increase the voltage or decrease the resistance. This has to be kept in balance though. Too high of voltage with low resistance equals burnt taste and sore throat or too low of voltage with high resistance equals low vapor production.