whats better VV? orVW?

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DavidOck

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It's just another way of controlling the power to the coil.

In VV mode, you set the voltage, and that's what goes to the coil when you fire it. If you change coils and they aren't near identical in value, the power changes, and you may need to set a new voltage.

VW, you set the power level you want. Different coil goes on, it gets the same power level delivered since the watt control checks, and then changes the voltage for you.
 

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It is kinda hard to answer that question with the unit you have. The mvp is great. It is a entry level mod and a very very good one. enjoy what have and dont sweat the big cloud, how many watts, sub ohm's. You will get there im sure, for now just vape and be happy. when you get board and can afford a little better gear look at one of the high power box mods in the 50 watt range, like the ivp2, or one of the zna etc. Possibly a kayfun or a dripper.

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My contribution: :D

Disclaimer: This is the most simplistic explanation and is addressed to new vapers or vapers who are happy within the recommended "just right" power zone (4.5-7 watts) and use stock coils.

Ohm's Law as it pertains to vaping is really not that complicated--and it's very useful when you want to know what you're doing.

Voltage and wattage are often misunderstood by new vapers. Wattage is the power (heat, sweet spot) that your PV (battery and atomizer) generates. Wattage = Voltage (of your battery) squared divided by Resistance (Ω) of your atomizer [P=V[SUP]2[/SUP]/R]. If you're not good at math, don't worry, use this easy calculator:

Online Conversion - Ohm's Law Calculator

Of course, if you own a VW (variable wattage) device, you don't really need this calculator because your device will do the math for you.

The wattage you want, especially at the beginning of your vaping career, should be somewhere between 4.5 and 8.5 watts per coil. Anything lower than 4.5 watts may not vaporize your juice properly and will not produce enough warmth and vapor. Anything above 8.5 watts increases the risk of burning the filler in your cartomizers (if you're using them) or dry with your clearomizers.

There are, of course, other variables, like eliquid and JDD (juice delivery devices) that you're using on your batteries. Seven watts on a filler type cartomizer may feel different than the same 7 watts on a fillerless clearomizer or a dripping atomizer. The same is true for different eliquids; tobaccos, chocolate and coffees generally require more wattage (heat), while fruit and other delicate flavors do better with less heat. Everyone's sweet spot is different--those are just very general guidelines.

If you are using dual coil atomizers, things get a bit more confusing. Dual coil atties consist of two coils configured in parallel, which means that a 2.1Ω atty is really two 4.2Ω coils--so you have to calculate your wattage based on the 4.2Ω number--not 2.1Ω--roughly. Dual coil atties require more wattage than singles, but not quite twice as much. They produce more vapor due to increased surface. I usually increase the power (wattage) by ~50% when using dual coils; for example, if I like 6 watts with a single coil atty, I start at 8-9 watts with a dual coil atty. That's just my preference--YMMV. When in doubt--start low and adjust up as needed.

If you are interested in high wattage (and/or sub-ohm)vaping, that's a different conversation altogether--and not my area of expertise. :)

Experiment and you'll find your own bliss in no time!

The chart below is a good guide to safe vaping, even though some think it's a bit conservative.

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It is kinda hard to answer that question with the unit you have. The mvp is great. It is a entry level mod and a very very good one. enjoy what have and dont sweat the big cloud, how many watts, sub ohm's. You will get there im sure, for now just vape and be happy. when you get board and can afford a little better gear look at one of the high power box mods in the 50 watt range, like the ivp2, or one of the zna etc. Possibly a kayfun or a dripper.

:vapor:


If I'm perfectly content with my MVP 2.0, and the tanks I have, why would I have to spend a fortune on what someone else perceives to be "better gear"?
 

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hmm, neither, both, either way one generally dials into the best taste/vape for them. Either will get ya to the same place. Might as well ask which is better, mech's or reg's. my vote leans toward mechs, but love me high amp regs too. Love all things vape. As long as one is happy with their vape and find total vape satisfaction, then that's what's best.

My casual vape is 60 watts, with forays into tipple digits. Do have one build that is in the meager 30's, but the flavor and vape is great, so haven't bothered to rebuild it, and need to mod it a bit before being able to vape it higher on me regs.

Vape long and Prosper.!!!!
 

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If I'm perfectly content with my MVP 2.0, and the tanks I have, why would I have to spend a fortune on what someone else perceives to be "better gear"?

Bottom line is - you don't.

But many of us started looking at different options, many of us have succumbed to the hobby part of vaping.

Some like flashy fast and expensive cars. Some are perfectly happy with inexpensive transportation - but enjoy the occasional ride with the friend who drives the Ferrari yet don't feel a need to go out and buy one. (Or slowly save up for one... ;) )

When you reach the (in)famous "happy place" with your gear, and have suffiecient backups of everything, then your hardware needs are met.
 

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Turn your watts or voltage all the way up, preheat the coil before inhaling. If it's still not enough vapor, your using the wrong mod. I have the same mod as you, used it a week and then bought a Reo Grand from reosmods.com. Once I got the grand in hand, I haven't used the mvp 2 ever again. Like everyone says, it's a good mod but it's extremely limited and looked at as a starter kit.

The thing that turned me off the mvp after a week of use was I didn't like that my coils only lasted two days (1.8) then they would need replaced. It had poor vapor, the flavor wasn't that great. The tank would leak, and it would flood all the time. It wasn't airy enough either. The only thing I did like about it was the battery life I got out of it.


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It is kinda hard to answer that question with the unit you have. The mvp is great. It is a entry level mod and a very very good one. enjoy what have and dont sweat the big cloud, how many watts, sub ohm's. You will get there im sure, for now just vape and be happy. when you get board and can afford a little better gear look at one of the high power box mods in the 50 watt range, like the ivp2, or one of the zna etc. Possibly a kayfun or a dripper.

:vapor:

I’d call it a very bad advice. Bad post for sure.
People buy MVP 2 not because they cannot afford 50 w device, but because they do not need one. Please, understand, - do not advice new members to exploit high power devices. Nobody knows if high volume consumption of juice is safe. You like it – do it. Do not try to convince others they should do it also.
 

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hmm, neither, both, either way one generally dials into the best taste/vape for them. Either will get ya to the same place. Might as well ask which is better, mech's or reg's. my vote leans toward mechs, but love me high amp regs too. Love all things vape. As long as one is happy with their vape and find total vape satisfaction, then that's what's best.

My casual vape is 60 watts, with forays into tipple digits. Do have one build that is in the meager 30's, but the flavor and vape is great, so haven't bothered to rebuild it, and need to mod it a bit before being able to vape it higher on me regs.

Vape long and Prosper.!!!!

Who was asking you about mech mods?
Who was asking you about your 60 watts?
Are you trolling this thread?
 
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