Whats the deal with variable voltage?

[6_second_hits_of_fog]

So i own the Halo triton and im still new to vaping so ive been browsing their website looking at all the different things they have. They a variable voltage battery wich says it takes you to the next step in vaping. I am interested in this but im kind of just wondering , why does one change the voltages when vaping? Do certain e liquids taste better or vape better at higher/lower voltages or something?

 

[JimCal]

Yes. Certain e-liquids seem to work better when you adjust voltage. I'm not sure why, but it may have to do with the viscosity. I have several where I have to crank up the voltage to get it to vaporize properly. I also have some that I have to turn down the voltage otherwise they taste burnt.

 

[the_vape_nerd]

A higher voltage will give you more vapor and potentially a more satisfying vape experience. Juices do taste different at different voltages.

I don't know what a Halo triton is but assuming its a cigalike battery, here's what is happening through your battery charge cycle. When it comes off the charger you are getting about 4.2 volts. As you use it, within 20 minutes or so, it drops from 4.2 steadily down to about 3.3.

Variable voltage and other regulated devices, keep a constant voltage so that the hit is always the same. Once the battery can't make the volts you set it at, it will just indicate that it needs charging.

 

[cyberwolf]

A lot has to do with personal preference, as well. Some people like a hot vape with as much throat hit as possible while others like a nice cool flavorful vape. Variable voltage also lets you use a variety of atomizers and cartomizers which have different resistances.

 

[unsure]

As already mentioned its great to have a constant voltage from your batts vs batts that slowly drain getting weaker and weaker. Once you found that sweet spot its always there.

 

[Spazmelda]

As already mentioned its great to have a constant voltage from your batts vs batts that slowly drain getting weaker and weaker. Once you found that sweet spot its always there.

Yes, I switched over to variable voltage without fully appreciating this. I always liked my regular batteries when they came straight off the charger, but then as they discharged the vape would get weaker and weaker. I thought the batteries were going bad and ordered replacements, but come to find out this is just how the batteries work. They come off the charger at 4.2 volts and the voltage decreases as they are discharged. With variable voltage I found my preferred voltage is indeed about 4.2, and the vv device will hold it at that voltage by boosting the output of the battery (somehow, don't understand how that works. Sure I'm not wording it correctly). Once the battery is drained to a certain point you change the battery. Vape is always at the voltage you set.

And of course, you can change the voltage to suit your preferences, resistance, juice, etc...