I use a 7.4 volt and people tell me I'm insane lol, well I am but that's besides the point. I love the heat and the kick of high volts plus the flavors are really good. I was wondering what voltage others use and why?
Whats the highest voltage you vape at and why?
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Depends on the resistance of the carto I'm using. I have some Vision v2s (3-3.2ohm) that I prefer to use at 5-5.5v because that seems to be the sweet spot for me. Ditto if I drip with 3.2ohm atties. (I've modded my Visions though so they can handle that voltage.) The Fluxomizer Deluxes I have (2.6-2.8ohm) I usually vape between 3.7-4.2v because even modded they can't seem to handle much more than that without running into wicking issues. I can add about 0.5 or so volts if I put the guts of the CE2s into a tank, much better wicking there. Dual coil or very low resistance cartos (~1.5ohm) I can't do much past 4.2v for technical reasons. (Exceeds my ProVari's 2.5A cutoff.) but HV (~3.5ohm) cartos I'll push right to 6v.
The juice also matters. Some juices have the flavour cooked right out if I push the voltage too high.
The juice also matters. Some juices have the flavour cooked right out if I push the voltage too high.
Yep. It's not voltage but wattage that makes the difference so you have to say what ohms your attys or cartos are. Usually anything much above 10 Watts cuts out flavor and burns ejuice. A few flavors can hold up to 12 Watts. You can get to 11.75 Watts on a vv eGo batt with a 1.5Ω atty.
So you have found that -2 ohms +/- .5 vs. the voltage is a good spot to be at, thats what I hit for myself. The CE2's rock at 5 volts in a tank I think, just amazing. At 4.2 volt my provari gives me the death screen on LR's, hate that lol. The flavor I have never had a problem with, I DIY so maybe I just thought I made a bad batch, have to try it on different volts then
I vape primarily 3.2v and 3.7v. I honestly don't see much of a point in going higher, as I can hit 9 watts with a Dual Coil cartomizer on a Riva, and that seems to be the sweet spot. Going higher in voltage would just mean I have to go with higher resistance cartomizers/atomizers, bringing me right back to what I have now.
Also, I really like holding my vaping device between my fingers.
Also, I really like holding my vaping device between my fingers.
Yeah, there are some LRs or DCCs I can push to 4.2v but not always -- it'll vape fine and then suddenly throw an E2. But yeah, CE2s in a tank are fantastic.
Generally speaking I tend to like my vape right around 8-10 watts whenever possible. It's nice and warm, good flavour, tons of vapor. But again it'll depend on if the hardware can keep up with the wicking at that level. Sometimes I have to knock it down a few tenths of a volt so it doesn't burn through the juice too quickly. But then I usually vape 70PG/30VG so it's a little thicker. If I dropped that to 80/20 or something I could probably turn up the voltage, but I just like experience a little better with 70/30.
I do a 50/50 mix and just love it. Too much PG doesn't do it for me, sorta make it feel like I'm vaping a light cigarette.
Instead of going on a diatribe (like I am prone to do in my responses 
) about the many voltages & resistance combos I use throughout the day - my favorite is like yours, 7.4v, on a DCC. More often than not I'm sure my little Tenergy's are hovering around 6v but damned if it doesn't taste divine. Extremely warm vapor, tops with regards to throat hit, with just a touch of harshness that reminds me of my analogs. It brings juices alive, especially citric and cinnamon juices. Oh, and it's killer with menthol juices.
) about the many voltages & resistance combos I use throughout the day - my favorite is like yours, 7.4v, on a DCC. More often than not I'm sure my little Tenergy's are hovering around 6v but damned if it doesn't taste divine. Extremely warm vapor, tops with regards to throat hit, with just a touch of harshness that reminds me of my analogs. It brings juices alive, especially citric and cinnamon juices. Oh, and it's killer with menthol juices.
That's what I mean, it's such a great flavor and feeling using a 7.4 and a 5 omh over a 3.7 and an 1.5 ohm. People say its the same thing but until they try it I believe they don't know what they are missing. The second you hit that button it hisses at you and even spits sometimes lol, its just the a whole new thing and I enjoy it so much
I usually have my provari set at 5.5 using a 2.0 dual coil. Any higher setting brings on the dreaded e2 error. Using a 2.5 dual carto I love the 6.0 setting.
I lack at using my provari, I use that around 4.7 with a CE3. I have tried it at 6 volts but I believe my 5 volt Red Rocket does a better job with the same carto/atty/CE2/CE3
Wholeheartedly agree. I am one who actually enjoys the snap, crackle & pop when vaping these voltages, it's just satisfying like a crackling fire.
There is a ton of discipline required though IMO. Your cartos need to be eyed carefully and kept moist. On my 3.7v setups, you get a dry hit or slight burnt tinge & it's as simple as topping off. At 6v-7.4v, if you get to that point it's pretty much too late. I've had instances when I first started where I was happily vaping, vaping, vaping, and then BAM! Charcoal and burnt hair juice flavor experience. It burns through juices like nobody's business.
Op. You sir, are a man after my own heart. I vape at 7.4 volts as well and use an Iatty, so if it breaks, it costs me a grand total of like 20 cents to fix. As it is, I make a coil (no idea ohms or anything, dont got a multimeter) and fire it up. I love the feeling but two of my family members who smoke tried it and one almost puked...while it was kinda funny I felt bad. The third family member said there was no way in heck she was taking a hit. I showed them how to take a proper vape, but they still said it tore their throats up. I guess to each their own, but I have found what works for me. Glad to hear you found what works for you.
Edit: The flavor is good IMO, even when it burns. It never gets as bad as a LR atty at 7.4 volts. That was pure stupidity on my part...
Edit: The flavor is good IMO, even when it burns. It never gets as bad as a LR atty at 7.4 volts. That was pure stupidity on my part...
While I'm capable of 7.4v, I rarely vape over 6.0v any more. And, most of the time I vape between 4.3 and 5.0 load volts. I have a couple of juices that can handle 7.4v in a 1.6 ohm dual coil, but the heat is a bit much for the roof of my mouth. So, I use those at 6.0 (which is still on the hot side). Other juices that can't take that much heat generally get used in a dual coil at either 4.3 or 5.0v.
I will mention that I also vape at 3.7 (usually around 3.5 load volts with an IMR battery) and 3.2 (ego battery with an emdcc or sometimes a map tank with a 2.4 ohm CE2). -- And I can mention that I have a VV device, but honestly, I find myself using it at the same voltages my batteries can create in other mods.
I will mention that I also vape at 3.7 (usually around 3.5 load volts with an IMR battery) and 3.2 (ego battery with an emdcc or sometimes a map tank with a 2.4 ohm CE2). -- And I can mention that I have a VV device, but honestly, I find myself using it at the same voltages my batteries can create in other mods.
The way I look at it is that high voltage vaping isn't better, it's just different, and I enjoy both high and low voltage vaping.
When just sitting around the house I can kick my home made VV up to 8.4v on fresh bats if I want to. However anything less than 5ohms just kicks the protection.
I find that most of the time I'm vaping at around 5v.
However when I leave the house I usually take a pocket friendly 3.7v mini box mod, and I'm perfectly happy vaping at that voltage.
When just sitting around the house I can kick my home made VV up to 8.4v on fresh bats if I want to. However anything less than 5ohms just kicks the protection.
I find that most of the time I'm vaping at around 5v.
However when I leave the house I usually take a pocket friendly 3.7v mini box mod, and I'm perfectly happy vaping at that voltage.
Presently I drip at 7.4 volts with a high voltage 5.5omh atomizer and at 4.7 volts with a 3.2omh atomizer. The two are very similar but I keep reaching for the 7.4 volt for some reason. Also the 5.5omh atomizer never tastes burnt when it runs low on juice the vapor just gets weak and it doesn't leak if over filled, it's my favorite atomizer of all time.
Around five watts seems to be my sweet spot. I'm using a 5v PT and a 2.5 ohm topcoil at the moment. That should be close to 10 watts, but the thing is, I can't stand to keep the button on for more that about two and a half seconds. I actually prefer, albeit slightly, 3.7v regulated. That drops me back to about five and a half watts, but I can stay on the button for a long slow draw that produces good vapor and great flavor.
Dripping on a 2.0 ohm atty on my ego gives me a tad over five watts, and that's my favorite way to vape 90 percent of my juices.
Dripping on a 2.0 ohm atty on my ego gives me a tad over five watts, and that's my favorite way to vape 90 percent of my juices.
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