0.3 ohm coil

[baron]

Got one with an Atlantis, and since I have just got the Smok M80 I thought I would give it a go.
Tried it at 70W, then 80W, then down to about 60W.

Nope, far too warm a vape for me, even using the adjustable air holes in the drip tip on the Atlantis 2, so not a happy experience for me, so I don't think I will buy any replacement .3 ohm coils, and just stick to the .5's.

Or is it just me, and am I doing it wrong ?

[hijack]

Cant speak for the Atlantis as an atty, but looking at Power:coil ratio 80W is pretty high for a .3 Ohm coil, and would need a lot of air to keep it on the cool side.

A .3 coil will draw 58W from a fresh battery minus the electronics.
A .4 coil will draw 44W from the same,
A .5 coil will draw 35W

Going over these basic power to coil ratio's start to require more airflow to keep things cooler.
Sure if you suck like your trying to get a golf ball through a hosepipe, then you could keep the temp down a bit when pushing past these numbers.
As you tried 60W, which is closer to the norm power for that coil, and it is still to warm then you probably need more airflow or a reall long driptip to put some distance between mouth and atty

Try 50W which is what you would get when a battery drops to 3.9V on a mech. It might produce the cooler vape your looking for.

[Q]

or turn the watts down further

[Greg]

I've never used a drip tip with air holes but I'd think this would have a negative impact on the heat as although you'll be sucking cool air though the drip tip you'll be reducing the air pulled across the coil which will therefore run hotter.

As I say not used this style of drip tip but I don't see any advantage of using one.

[baron]

Thank you chaps for showing me how simple I am.
I just looked at the coil and it said '70-80W' - so did that.....*sigh*

I have much to learn about these things, and very much appreciate the advice, and was saving the .3 ohm for when I got the Smok M80 'cos it can do 80W.

Using the adjustable air holes on the drip tip did cool down the vape as intended.

I shall try again later, as much experimenting is needed.

Don't tell anyone about this cock-up will you....sssssshhhhh.

[toots]

Jul 22, 2015 11:26:05 GMT baron said:

Don't tell anyone about this cock-up will you....sssssshhhhh.

[Deleted]

Humour me and try 25.5 watts

[drunkenbum]

I tried an Atlantis 2 in my local b and m with the .3 coil. At 50 watts with the airflow on the drip tip closed off the vape was warm but not hot. Have a play around with it baron, you'll find your happy place soon enough

[baron]

Thanks all, but for now have emptied and cleaned out tank and coil, and put back in its nest.

But for now can't be bothered to shove some new juice into it and try your suggestions.........yes, I am a nuisance.

I would experiment more, but just found that both my Maxi Nautilusessesss 1.8 ohm coils are reading between about 2.2 - 2.8 ohms, on M80, MVP3 and Coolfire IV.

I have removed the coils, and with my all purpose round pokey thing, I have gently pushed the 510 pin in and out from inside the base. Not made any difference to readings though.

Summats up somewhere, so now have another problem on my hands......ho hum.

[baron]

Right, I decided it would be downright rude not to try out your advice, since you have taken the time and effort to post it.

drunkenbum - 50W still too harsh for me, not too hot though, but the inhale tended to rip the back of my throat out, like the higher wattages.
It may just be the custard juice I am using, as they seem to behave differently using different tanks/coils.

25.5W ah tedster, that is much more comfortable, but it is early days and am giving the coil more time to soak nicely, and may have to try out a different juice, but it is definitely encouraging, thanks.

But, I still think that I won't be investing in .3 ohm coils though, and perhaps just stick to the .5's...................and maybe not.

[drunkenbum]

What nic level are you using baron?

[baron]

6mg at 50/50 VG/PG - various brands, Drip Drop, Virtual Vape, Simply E-Liquid, Raw Vapes, and a few others.

3mg at 70/30 VG/PG - this is the level that I am buying from (my local) Isle of Custards.

[drunkenbum]

That wipes that idea out then. I have found that most custards I've tried haven't been very nice when sub ohming but if you're getting the harshness with other flavours that kind of wipes out that idea too.

[baron]

I am still experimenting. Sometimes what tastes nice in my Nautilusesses, does not always taste quite the same in a sub ohm tank.

My reasoning was that a 70/30 VG/PG mix would suit a sub ohm tank, but I am not quite so sure about that.

Mind you, my taste buds seems to be a bit shot these days anyway.

[decoy]

i tend to use max vg for to sub ohm or its a bit harsh