what is sub ohm vaping, and why do ppl do it?
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Sub-ohming coils are resistance 1.0 or less.
They're used on mechanical mods, where the limit of power output is determined by the battery's design limit, not by electronics--so it's not something you'd do on a standard eGo or most electronic mods. In that case, the voltage also follows the battery, unlike mods where you can set the voltage and chip adjusts the output appropriately.
While you could just adjust your voltage upward, in this case very low resistance leads to very high wattage that a VV/VW mod can't handle. 0.5 resistance at 3.7 volts (nominal for a lithium battery) results in 27 watts.
If it's something you think you might want to do, please make sure to read the warnings. Only batteries that are rated appropriately should be used, and care always taken...
They're used on mechanical mods, where the limit of power output is determined by the battery's design limit, not by electronics--so it's not something you'd do on a standard eGo or most electronic mods. In that case, the voltage also follows the battery, unlike mods where you can set the voltage and chip adjusts the output appropriately.
While you could just adjust your voltage upward, in this case very low resistance leads to very high wattage that a VV/VW mod can't handle. 0.5 resistance at 3.7 volts (nominal for a lithium battery) results in 27 watts.
If it's something you think you might want to do, please make sure to read the warnings. Only batteries that are rated appropriately should be used, and care always taken...
sub ohms is used with fixed voltage: the power of the battery (required high amp hi drain type 18500 or 18650) at full charge to aprox 3.5v.
this subject has been gone over ad nauseum for months now… from every aspect; so there are tons of posts here. Its very much worth the read.
this subject has been gone over ad nauseum for months now… from every aspect; so there are tons of posts here. Its very much worth the read.
Mechanical mods (and a couple high wattage mods) and rebuildable coils are the only way to do sub ohm, so basically you've removed all safety features, good reason to be careful when doing it.
Why though? You'll get a different answer from everybody as to why. Some just do it because they're showboating, some do it for the intense flavor, some do it because they like pushing the limits. Personally, I do it because I'm a heat and throat hit junkie, and I don't have $250 to drop on a DNA 30 ATM.
In any case, rebuildable attys aren't just for sub ohm vaping, but they're the only ones that were built for it.
Why though? You'll get a different answer from everybody as to why. Some just do it because they're showboating, some do it for the intense flavor, some do it because they like pushing the limits. Personally, I do it because I'm a heat and throat hit junkie, and I don't have $250 to drop on a DNA 30 ATM.
In any case, rebuildable attys aren't just for sub ohm vaping, but they're the only ones that were built for it.
I've seen quite a few of the guys do this in the local vape shop after-hours. It's impressive, but I'll stick to my little puffs from my relatively easy-to-understand units.
Speaking of danger, please use correct charger for all vaping batts including cigalikes and consider using charger in a safe container. Every so often people experience a batt explosion while charging. Some fear that a sub-ohm vaper may also experience an explosion one day.
They do it cause they crazy!!! LOL... Ive taken a couple of hits from sub ohm rigs and WOW. I get it. Buts its a bit much for me "yet"
i sub ohm because of the flavor... i'm not a 'cloudchaser' and don't really care about big clouds as long as i'm getting redonkulous flavor
whenever i go out to bars or other places in public i will bring my protank or nautilus because i don't want to be blowing huge clouds around a bunch of people lol.
whenever i go out to bars or other places in public i will bring my protank or nautilus because i don't want to be blowing huge clouds around a bunch of people lol.
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I've got a 1 ohm topper tuned for clouds. It is hard to vape due to cold vapor with no throat hit ( I use zero nic for chasing). If close eyes it's almost like breathing air.
My 0.6 ohm dual coil produces denser clouds, best flavor, and a smooth warm zero nic throar hit. I can enjoy w/ eyes closed.
My 0.6 ohm dual coil produces denser clouds, best flavor, and a smooth warm zero nic throar hit. I can enjoy w/ eyes closed.
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