whats the difference??

[scatterthelogan]

whats the difference between all these attys other than the threads?? it seems like when ppl talk about attys that certain types are better or worse than others.. could someone tell me the differences other than the threads on the things???

 

[J MacLeod]

The differences could be summed-up as: Threading, Resistance of the coil, Price, and Manufacturer/Quality.

Unfortunately, I don't have a comprehensive knowledge of all the different attys, but I'm sure you'll be able to get individual recommendations here as people reply.

I've been pretty happy with the Smoktech and Boge attys I've tried, both regular resistance and low resistance.
Less happy with some of the rebranded cheap generics I've gotten from different vendors.

 

[carpedebass]

The atty I got for my cheapo smoke shop ecig was not nearly as robust as the hybrid 510 that came with my sparkplug. Just by looking you can tell the difference. Also, the 510 holds a lot more juice, the fiber filling is much thicker and wicks better as well.

 

[dormouse]

Different models usually have different threads and cannot use each other's stuff unless there is an adapter available. So 510, DSE901, DSE801, KR808D-1, RN4081, etc cannot use each other's stuff without an adapter. And if you get an unpopular model, then there won't be any adapters.

Then there are the ohms of the atomizers. Standard resistance atomizers and cartomizers (usually in the high 2's or very low 3's in ohms) can be used on slim batteries. Slim ecig batteries usually have electronics that are only capable of preventing over-discharge damage from standard resistance atomizers.

Lower resistance atomizers (and cartomizers) run hotter and use battery charge faster and could draw power too fast for the little electronic protection circuits in the slim batteries to deal with. So they can damage a slim battery. If you want those hotter atomizers and cartomizers then you need to use batteries that are 450mah or larger (not slim ecigs). Joye Ego, Riva 510, etc can use LR stuff. But even then, some people don't know if it's safe to go much below 2 ohms on those. Some people will only go really low resistance (like mid 1's in ohms) on mods which use industrial batteries that come out for charging the way a flashlight's batteries come out.

That is all a simplification and only relevant for more common voltage ecigs like 3.2-3.7v. For high voltage ecigs like 5v mods, high 2's and very low 3's atomizers are their "low resistance" and there are special HV or HR atomizers in the mid 3's which are their standard.

There are equations using battery voltage and ohms resistance of the atomizer to determine how much power is being used and how much wattage heat is being produced.

 

[bobsyeruncle]

Well, I like the SmokTech Dual Coil cartomizers, the SmokTech Mega Dual XL,the Joye 306 LR atomizers and the Ego LR tank atomizers work reasonably well for me. Some people swear by Ce-2 clearomizers on their VV mod.

But, when people start raving about the 901 or the 801, I get a little weirded out. Why is a RN-4081 tha [sic] bomb? I have no idea.

 

[hairball]

Different models usually have different threads and cannot use each other's stuff unless there is an adapter available. So 510, DSE901, DSE801, KR808D-1, RN4081, etc cannot use each other's stuff without an adapter. And if you get an unpopular model, then there won't be any adapters.

Then there are the ohms of the atomizers. Standard resistance atomizers and cartomizers (usually in the high 2's or very low 3's in ohms) can be used on slim batteries. Slim ecig batteries usually have electronics that are only capable of preventing over-discharge damage from standard resistance atomizers.

Lower resistance atomizers (and cartomizers) run hotter and use battery charge faster and could draw power too fast for the little electronic protection circuits in the slim batteries to deal with. So they can damage a slim battery. If you want those hotter atomizers and cartomizers then you need to use batteries that are 450mah or larger (not slim ecigs). Joye Ego, Riva 510, etc can use LR stuff. But even then, some people don't know if it's safe to go much below 2 ohms on those. Some people will only go really low resistance (like mid 1's in ohms) on mods which use industrial batteries that come out for charging the way a flashlight's batteries come out.

That is all a simplification and only relevant for more common voltage ecigs like 3.2-3.7v. For high voltage ecigs like 5v mods, high 2's and very low 3's atomizers are their "low resistance" and there are special HV or HR atomizers in the mid 3's which are their standard.

There are equations using battery voltage and ohms resistance of the atomizer to determine how much power is being used and how much wattage heat is being produced.

Everything dormouse said plus this: it makes a difference on who's hardware you buy. I've had name brand like SmokTech, Joye, Cisco, and Ikenvape.com's last longer than the no name brand. I'm not saying the no name aren't worth it, but they will burn out faster.

 

[Gristle]

The different numbers, besides referring to the thread type, can also refer to the construction. For example a 306 type atomizer with 510 threading.

I thought I read that 4081 type cartomizers use a horizontal coil (versus the 510 types with a vertical coil). Horizontal and vertical refer to the coils orientation in relation to the long axis of the cartomizer.

 

[wv2win]

Too many differences to make a comprehensive list but it is much more than just the threading.

I prefer low-bridge 801 type atomizers/cartomizers (BE112 & mini-801) because they hold more liquid, vape a little cooler and hold up longer. They do the best job IMO on 5 volt and variable volt PV's.