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what does vw and tc vaping mean

by Delphia Rolfson Published 2 years ago Updated 1 year ago
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Many vape mods now give you a choice between variable wattage and temperature control mode when setting up your vape.

How does a TC vape work?

For TC vaping, you’ll use wires that have a known resistance-increase as their temperature rises. The mod checks the resistance of the coil at room temperature, then it continues to monitor it as you vape. The resistance change is converted into a temperature increase and the mod adjusts its power to maintain the selected temperature.

Do you need a TC vape coil?

But TC is common enough that most modern devices do everything you’ll need. Vaping coils aren’t all kanthal, and having a material selection option on your mod is crucial if you’re going to be vaping in TC mode.

What is temperature control vaping?

Temperature control (TC) vaping is really “temperature limiting,” in that you effectively set a maximum temperature you want your coil to reach and your device ensures it stays within this limit.

Can You vape in TC mode with a Kanthal coil?

Vaping coils aren’t all kanthal, and having a material selection option on your mod is crucial if you’re going to be vaping in TC mode. The most common coil materials for TC vaping are nickel (Ni200), titanium (Ti) and stainless steel (SS), and to work well in TC mode, your mod needs to know which one you are using.

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What does VW mean on a vape?

As you move into more advanced vape devices, you get more options. Back in the beginning of vaping, variable wattage (VW) was the standard vaping mode. It's a fairly simple principle. A lower wattage will give a cooler, less dense vapour and higher wattage will give a warmer more voluminous cloud.

What does TC mean in vaping?

Temperature ControlTemperature Control (TC) mode allows you to set a specific temperature value on your mod at which your e-juice will be vaporized. Your mod will adjust its power output according to the set temperature value so that the coils temperature will remain constant and under control.

What is VW vape mod?

Variable Voltage (VV) and Variable Wattage (VW) mods are battery-powered vaping kits that consist of internal circuitry for controlling its output power. This output power can be regulated either by adjusting the voltage or by adjusting the wattage.

What is TC NI mode?

Depending on your vaporizer, it may have a single TC Vape Mode that supports both Nickel (Ni) and Titanium (Ti) coils, or it may have a specific Temperature Control Mode that must be set to support either Nickel (Ni) or Titanium (Ti) coils individually.

What mode should I use on my vape?

Wattage and Voltage Mode, also referred to as Power Mode, is the most common mod setting for vapers because of its simplicity and effectiveness. With Power Mode, you will be setting the amount of total power going directly to the coil.

What settings should my vape be on?

In most cases, the best temperature for a vape liquid is between 300-400F (194-204C). The range between 325-350F degrees is the best temperature setting for vapers in our opinion. This range provides the right balance between warmth and not too hot feel.

What is VV and VW?

What Is A VV/VW Mod? A VV/VW Mod at it's simplest is a battery powered vaping device that uses circuitry to regulate its output power and allows adjustment of it's output power in two ways: 1. By adjusting the voltage. 2. By adjusting the wattage.

What is bypass mode vaping?

Bypass modes are a great way to remove wattage from the equation. In bypass mode, the vape bypasses the wattage. Instead, it relies on the highest voltage that it can get from the battery. This means you get more intense hits as well as quicker clouds of vapor.

What does variable voltage do for vaping?

What is Variable Voltage? A variable voltage vape pen allows you to select the voltage at which your battery operates, no matter how much power remains in it. This means a consistent power input and more control over the temperature, which means more control over the vape's flavor and experience.

What temperature do you vape TC?

390 F to 490 F.The best temperature to vape e-juice is in the range of 390 F to 490 F. The sweet spot for many temp control vapers is 420 F. Most temperature control vape mods have the capability of 200 F to 600 F.

What wattage gives the best flavor?

between 50 and 100 wattsThe sweet spot for getting a balance of vapour and flavour is around 0.3ohms. Depending on your coil choice you'll want to up the wattage from anywhere between 50 and 100 watts.

What wattage is best for vaping?

between 50 and 100 wattsWhat Vape Wattage Has The Best Flavour? The perfect balance of vapour and flavour is anywhere between 50 and 100 watts depending on your coil choice. Clapton and Alien coils usually take a bit more power to ramp up so you'll want to boost the wattage if you're using either of these options.

What temperature do you vape TC?

390 F to 490 F.The best temperature to vape e-juice is in the range of 390 F to 490 F. The sweet spot for many temp control vapers is 420 F. Most temperature control vape mods have the capability of 200 F to 600 F.

What wattage is best for vaping?

between 50 and 100 wattsWhat Vape Wattage Has The Best Flavour? The perfect balance of vapour and flavour is anywhere between 50 and 100 watts depending on your coil choice. Clapton and Alien coils usually take a bit more power to ramp up so you'll want to boost the wattage if you're using either of these options.

How does temp control vaping work?

By enabling temperature control in these devices, in the absence of vape juice in the tank, rather than the coil becoming hot, power is cut off and the vapor receives less and less vapor rather than dry hits.

What wattage should I vape 0.4 ohm?

between 23-28 wattsThe 0.4ohm coil option performs at its best when used in higher wattage modes between 23-28 watts. The 1.2ohm coil option is best suited for use with either a classic or nicotine salt e-liquid, while the 0.4ohm coil performs best when vaped with a higher VG sub ohm e-juice.

What is TC mode on a vape?

Whether you prefer a cooler vape or a slightly warmer one, TC mode helps you keep the same quality of puff every time you inhale. Certain wire types can only be used in temp control mode, such as nickel and titanium, though some stainless steel coils can be used too.

What is VW mode?

VW Mode (Variable Wattage) Variable wattage mode is also referred to as watt mode or power mode, and allows you to choose the output power of your mod in watts.

What is “temperature control” vaping?

Temperature control (TC) in vape mods is a technological solution for dry and burnt hits. It also creates a consistent vape while taking longer drags because the temp stays the same—instead of getting hotter. The user chooses the temperature limit, typically from a range of 300°F to 600°F (100°C to 315°C). The power sent to the coil then automatically adjusts to keep the coil—and your vape—at the chosen temperature.

What is TCR in mods?

Each of these wires has its own temperature coefficient of resistance (TCR). “A temperature coefficient describes the relative change of a physical property that is associated with a given change in temperature.” Your mod needs to know the specific TCR of your wire to send the correct power to the coil to limit its temperature. And the resistance for TC coils can be very low. TCR is not something to ballpark! Different wires will have different TCRs, and even within one metal type. Luckily, most TC mods have preset TCR values for Ni200, Ti, and SS (316L), which are the most popular TC wires.

Why is my vape consistent?

Vape consistency: By having control over the temperature your coils can rise to, the vape will be consistent from puff to puff, and even within one puff. In regular wattage mode, the hits are more inconsistent because the heat of the coil changes based on the length of the hit.

What is the best wire for vaping?

TC vaping generally uses one of these four types of vape wires: 1 Stainless steel: this wire is very popular and readily available. It comes in various grades such as 304, 316, 316L, 317, and 430 but the most common is SS316L. SS can be used in wattage or temperature control mode. 2 Nickel 200: commonly known as ni200, it was the first temperature control coil but it’s less common now due to some vapers having sensitivities to nickel. 3 Titanium Grade 1: otherwise known as Ti. It works well in TC but the user has to make sure it does not get overheated. 4 Nickel ferrous: also known as NiFe, comes in various grades such as 48, 30, 52, 70 and can be used in either mode, but is not widely available.

How to fix dryness in vape?

When vaping in TC, if you do notice any dryness when you’re low on juice, adjust the temperature down. If your mod has wattage control in TC, you can adjust that too. Higher is usually fine, but don’t go too low; as mentioned earlier, your mod should limit your wattage when the set temp is reached, but it won’t compensate when the wattage is set too low.

What type of wire do you use for vaping?

Next, you must vape with the right wire type. TC vaping generally uses one of these four types of vape wires: Stainless steel: this wire is very popular and readily available. It comes in various grades such as 304, 316, 316L, 317, and 430 but the most common is SS316L. SS can be used in wattage or temperature control mode.

How does TC vaping work?

For TC vaping, you’ll use wires that have a known resistance-increase as their temperature rises. The mod checks the resistance of the coil at room temperature, then it continues to monitor it as you vape. The resistance change is converted into a temperature increase and the mod adjusts its power to maintain the selected temperature. Think of it as a car traveling in cruise control. To maintain a speed, more power is needed to go up a hill than down a hill… but the speed would stay the same.

What is a custom power curve?

Custom power curves allow you to vary the wattage you’re vaping at during your puff. For example, you can have your device set at 40W, but with a custom power curve, it might start out at say 50W, then drop down to 45W after a second, to 40W after two, and then for any puff longer than four seconds, drop to 35W.

What is bypass mode?

Bypass mode is one of the simplest “advanced” vape modes because it actually removes the key feature of a variable wattage mod. You literally “bypass” the features of the mod and it instead performs more like a mechanical mod, essentially delivering power based on your remaining battery life and the resistance of the coil you’re using. This means that your effective wattage will be higher when the battery or batteries are fully charged and lower as you continue vaping throughout the day.

Why is FO mode hard to define?

FO mode is hard to define precisely, because vape giant Innokin is keeping the technology under wraps to an extent.

How to prime a vape coil?

But advanced users can also manually prime the coil by holding down the power button in refresh mode. That’s very much an option for the advanced vaper (or super taster) who can discern the difference between different lengths of time refreshing the coil.

What is a preset wattage?

Preset wattages. Preset wattages are basically like storing your most common settings for easy recall later on. For example, you might have a sub-ohm tank you like to use at 60W, a Mouth-to-Lung device you run at 25W and a rebuildable you vape at 50W.

How does Coolfire Z80 work?

With the Coolfire Z80, you can enter the menu and get the device to prime the coil for you. The device then heats the e-liquid up at 50% of normal power to draw e-liquid into the coil, helping with both flavour and co il life. Neither are advanced, though both are a major step forward in technology.

What is pulse mode on Vaporesso?

Essentially, the mode switches the relatively consistent output of most devices by a regular pulsing of output, which occurs every 0.2 seconds as long as you hold down the fire button.

GeorgeS Ultra Member ECF Veteran

Given the crapshoot reliability of factory coils (especially for TC) many of us resigned to winding our own. When first introduced TC coils were often times a 2x premium $$ over Kanthal coils (further motivation to wind your own) however over time many of the TC coils are about the same price.

sawlight Vaping Master Verified Member ECF Veteran

Your assumption is correct, the wattage is ramp up watts, or a limit at how many watts you want the mod to exert in total. Most times it's easiest to just max out the watts for quick heating and let the mod sort it out from there. On my Pico I set temp around 400deg and 35w (using SS) and easily get a day out of a single 18650.

CRSteve Full Member

The Eleaf coils for the Melo 2/3 are Aspire Triton compatible and are widely available. The do come in a Ni version (as well as Ti). I've used both types with my Melo2 and Istick60. I set Temp around 480 and watts at a 35 and they work great. I get up to three weeks out of them. Ccell Cermaic coils also come in a Ni version.

GeorgeS Ultra Member ECF Veteran

Turned the 200's down to 100. Will drop the iSticks to 50? Or would 75 be better?

Bobw1951 Vaping Master Verified Member ECF Veteran

Turned the 200's down to 100. Will drop the iSticks to 50? Or would 75 be better?

Bobw1951 Vaping Master Verified Member ECF Veteran

The steel SS316L coils that come with both the Crown and Atlantis/Triton/Melo/Vaporesso can be used in either power or TC mode, not all mods support SS in TC mode but both your iStick TC100w and the RX200 do.

How to maintain steady speed?

If you want to maintain a steady speed across various types of terrain (the terrain represents the ohms resistance of your e cig header), you need to adjust the pressure on the gas pedal with your foot. You’ll push the gas pedal harder if there’s more resistance against the car (driving up an incline/more ohms), and ease up on the gas if there’s less resistance (driving down a hill/less ohms). That’s not a perfect example, but it’s the right frame of thinking. Now you almost know how to science! To put it simply: more ohms=more volts, less ohms=less volts. Easy!

How does variable voltage work?

Variable Voltage works by you adjusting the volts either up, or down, in order to dial in on the perfect heat level. Since different headers have different resistances, you’ll also have to change the voltage setting if you change between different resistance headers. If you change to a header with higher ohms, you’ll need to up your volts. If you change to a header with lower ohms, then you’ll need to lower your volts to get the same experience.

How does VW cruise control work?

You can think of VW settings like they’re cruise control settings. Instead of manually adjusting the gas pedal (volts) every time you encounter a hill, you set your cruise control to the speed (watts) you want once. Then, the car automatically calculates how much the gas pedal should be pressed for different inclines (more ohms), or declines (less ohms), in the terrain in order to maintain your desired speed.

What is the difference between VW and VV?

Just remember that VW works like cruise control, while VV is a more manual, yet fine-tuned, process. But with either setting, you will be able to harness the magic electrical power of science and finally put down those cancer-sticks for good! Vape on!

Is a VV battery wallet friendly?

VV devices are undoubtedly more wallet friendly than devices with VW options . If money is an issue, go ahead and start with a VV device. There are many budget friendly VV batteries out there, so you have a great selection to choose from.

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