No interest in the high volt mods but would like a good 5 volt if anyone knows of one.
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5V is high voltage. HV typically is used to describe any voltage higher than 3.7. I suspect that you were thinking of 6V (or perhaps 7.4V) when you said "high volt." Actually, a 5V mod usually is 6V or 7.4V of battery (two 3.0 or 3.7 batts) regulated down to 5V.
Other than that inexpensive Ken's Box mod, I recommend variable voltage over any fixed voltage (e.g., 5V). The odds are good that an individual vaper would prefer, for example, 4.7 or 5.2V, rather than 5.0 ... and you can tweak it for different atomizers and e-liquids. Many of the models cappadoc recommended are variable voltage. Others, including links to all, are shown here, to which you should add ProVape's new ProVari.
Other than that inexpensive Ken's Box mod, I recommend variable voltage over any fixed voltage (e.g., 5V). The odds are good that an individual vaper would prefer, for example, 4.7 or 5.2V, rather than 5.0 ... and you can tweak it for different atomizers and e-liquids. Many of the models cappadoc recommended are variable voltage. Others, including links to all, are shown here, to which you should add ProVape's new ProVari.
OK you guys.I'm lost. I've read alot on this forum of people losing the taste of their vapes at high voltage(6+). I'm looking for a step up from my eGo and retain my flavor. Been vAping going on 7 months and slow to change. Have a 510 and an eGo. Also a 1000 Mah battery for the eGo (not much different). Need some help but I want something that works. I've just read a lot on here about the benitifits of highter voltage and not.
Then go with a variable voltage like the Buzz, Saber Touch or Ali'i (long wait). That way if you don't like HV, you can dial it down. 5V with a 3-3.5 Ohm is da bomb, though.
A variable volt model, like the Buzz and Saber Touch, have a screw that allows you to adjust the voltage setting. Of course you need a multimeter to know what you're setting the voltage at. There are voltmeters that connect to your device and have display so you don't necessarily need to know how to use a multimeter. A variable volt allows you to adjust the voltage from somewhere between 3.3v all the way up to 6v or 7v. The advantage is that you can use any atomizer or cartomizer with any resistance (ohm) and adjust the voltage setting to work with it. The end result is that you can find the right combination of voltage and carto/atty resistance that meets your preferred style of vaping. I'm going to be buying a Buzz in a couple weeks for that reason. $125 with batteries and a charger is a great deal. I currently use an Omega at 6v and like it but I would like the option to adjust my setting to my preference at any given moment.
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I think you got many good suggestions here including the VV mods. I like the GLV: Electronic Cigarettes and E-Liquid - Great Lakes Vapor and Ken's Box mod suggestions: Box Mods. Both very good 5 volt mods. To go along with Don, another site that summarizes mods of all levels is: Best e-Cig Mod List | e-Cig Mods Database
I agree completely!! I use both 801/BE112 atomizers and 801 cartomizers with my 5 volt mods. These have a resistence of 3.0 - 3.3 Ohms which is near perfect IMO. Plus the 801 type attys/cartos are the largest made and hold more e-liquid than all the others.
Can some one explain the reason for needing a variable voltage? Does it crank up production? Or is it more like changing the brewing temp for coffee to bring out different aspects of the roast, to bring out different flavoring in Juices?]
I've been rocking a SDmkII, and an ego both at 3.7, and feel satisfied with them, but have been considering adding something crazy new, and super happy fun vapy time to the arsenal.
I've been rocking a SDmkII, and an ego both at 3.7, and feel satisfied with them, but have been considering adding something crazy new, and super happy fun vapy time to the arsenal.
FranC, to understand this volts and ohms (and LR and HV) stuff, it helps to become a bit familiar with Ohms Law. For you see, all we vapers really care about (whether we know it or not) is not so much battery voltage, but watts of power, which is based on both the battery voltage and the atomizer resistance: the two go hand in hand.
I took a crack at not-too-technical* explanation in this brief article.
* It had to be not-too-technical. I'm an extremely non-technical guy.
This. Some juices have different sweet spots. Most are best,IMHO,at just around 7-8 watts power. Others prefer 10ish.
Best deal i found for a introduction to 5vs>>>>>>https://www.kalamazoovaporshop.com/OurProducts/tabid/59/ctl/ProductDetails/mid/392/ProductID/70/Default.aspx
Also wanting to try 5v, I did alot of shopping around, the best price I found yet was here https://www.madvapes.com/3xAA-5-Volt-Boxmod-_p_2770.html altho there might be others I missed during my search.
I didn't want to spend alot until I'm sure that I will like it, this looked perfect for checking it out without breaking the bank.
Good luck
Oh yes, they also sell all the adapters or whatnot you need for your types of attys, etc.
I didn't want to spend alot until I'm sure that I will like it, this looked perfect for checking it out without breaking the bank.
Good luck
Oh yes, they also sell all the adapters or whatnot you need for your types of attys, etc.
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FranC, to understand this volts and ohms (and LR and HV) stuff, it helps to become a bit familiar with Ohms Law. For you see, all we vapers really care about (whether we know it or not) is not so much battery voltage, but watts of power, which is based on both the battery voltage and the atomizer resistance: the two go hand in hand.
I took a crack at not-too-technical* explanation in this brief article.
* It had to be not-too-technical. I'm an extremely non-technical guy.
Thanks for the article. I bookmarked it!!
I'm rockin' a 2.5-ish Ω 801 cartomizer on my Buzz set to 4.5 volts (that'd be 8.1-ish watts, Don) as I type this and I'm absolutely in vaping heaven. Cloud nine, so to speak.
FranC, to understand this volts and ohms (and LR and HV) stuff, it helps to become a bit familiar with Ohms Law. For you see, all we vapers really care about (whether we know it or not) is not so much battery voltage, but watts of power, which is based on both the battery voltage and the atomizer resistance: the two go hand in hand.
I took a crack at not-too-technical* explanation in this brief article.
* It had to be not-too-technical. I'm an extremely non-technical guy.
Thank you all. I got a lot for info and am still mysified. I have a question also. I have VS Tampa in 16 and 24mg. The 16 has great flavor with my eGo but the 24 has no flavor,has the TH and a crappy acidey aftertaste. Is this a voltage probelm?
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