Advanced Vaping

Advanced vaporers and vaping hobbyists steer towards higher-end device set-ups, including mechanical or multi-battery mods or rebuildable atomizers. Some adult vaporers may even build their coil packs with custom spools and organic cotton. Dedicated vaporers can create flavor concentrates by achieving desired e-liquid viscosity using propylene glycol (PG) or vegetable glycerin (VG), where PG is thinner to evaporate easier.

Those interested in becoming a more advanced vaporer start with knowing how to rebuild vapes wires of the atomizer. First is knowing that the vape wires should be made individually or combined with kanthal, nichrome, or stainless still. Commonly used is kanthal, but those wanting better temperature control to use stainless steel and adults wanting better power modes should invest in nichrome.

Then, an ohm meter will be needed to understand the resistant level further in the process. Other necessary tools will be angled and ceramic tweezers, coil jig cotton, scissors, screwdrivers, and wire cutters. There should be enough wire to do at least seven wraps around the jig. Shortening wires may be required, then cut away or remove any wire until consistent heating and pulsing are seen and measurable with the ohm meter before installing the cotton wick. Knowing how to do this will be necessary for vaporers interested in mechanical mods.

Mechanical (mech) mods contain a base battery with an attachable atomizer in the tank above it. Typically, mech mods are operated with a single fire button on the side or bottom of the device. Those wanting to produce thick clouds should highly consider a mech mod because they are durable and reliable against power failure, given their internal 510 thread connections.

Also referred to as dual battery vape mods, multi-battery mods take recharging to the next level – some can handle up to 20,000 batteries, equivalent to 200 watts of power! Adults wanting extensive usage of their vape tank throughout the day should highly consider investing in a multi-battery mod, as they will always be more reliable than standard, one battery or single-charged vaping devices. Unfortunately, multi-battery mods are at the forefront of newer vaping technology and are currently pricey to their counterparts.

Now that a vaping device matches desired functionality, it can surely complement any e-juice concoction unless further device alternations are needed! PGs' primary duty is to act at the flavor and give a satisfying “throat hit” effect. A high concentration of PG gives off less vapor and dries quickly, so it must be mixed with VG. When purchasing VG e-liquid, a high percentage is in the 70-90% range, yet 70% is a consumer favorite.

A 50:50 blend of PG and VG is usually deemed moderately sufficient. With a 50:50 mix, even lower-powered devices can adequately evaporate. Also, this blend is safe for all nicotine levels and types, including freebase and nic salts, without the worry of compromising flavor. Otherwise, those interested in more enormous vape clouds may be interested in a 30:70 or 20:80 ratio. If the ratio is unknown, a safe bet is to continue using Caliburn pods.