What Wattage Means in Vaping

What does wattage really mean in vape devices?

Without the physics, this term simply describes the amount of electrical power output the battery sends to the coil to raise its temperature. To simplify it, imagine your device is a race car: the tank is the fuel tank full of e-liquid, and the metal part is the engine. Here, wattage is your gas pedal.

The harder you press, the more the heat rises and the thicker the clouds get. But be careful: pressing hard without thinking can blow up the engine and burn the cotton inside. Luckily, newer devices give you amazing flexibility to adjust these levels and set them to your taste.

How do power levels change your device's performance?

Changing the numbers on the screen completely changes the details of your puff. Here are the main things directly affected by this adjustment:

• Cloud size: Vapour density is closely tied to the heat that reaches the metal coil. When you raise the device's power output, you vaporise large amounts of e-liquid in seconds, which gives you giant clouds. That is why open-draw devices need much higher power than sealed pod-system alternatives.
• Bringing out the liquid's flavour: Heat is the secret key to bringing out the true flavour. Tobacco and bakery flavours taste better and show their details with slightly higher heat. On the other hand, summer blends with an ice (cooling) element prefer medium or lower power levels to keep their coolness, so the icy effect does not evaporate quickly and you do not lose the refreshing feel.
• Warmth of the puff and throat hit: Higher levels give you warm vapour loved by people who look for a strong throat hit that satisfies their mood and mimics old habits. Lower levels give you a cooler, smoother path when the vapour passes through the mouthpiece.
• Resource consumption: Strong performance has a price, of course. Running at maximum power drains the battery quickly and makes you use up the e-liquid faster with every puff you take.

The strong relationship between power and ohm resistance

Choosing numbers randomly is not in your interest, because the device's power output must match the resistance of the metal wire inside the tank or the device's pods. We measure this resistance in ohms, and it controls the following equation:

• High resistance (above 1.0 ohm): These are designed to pass a light electrical current, so they must be run at gentle power levels, usually between 10 and 15 watts. This category is the ideal choice for people who like pod systems.
• Low resistance (below 0.6 ohm): These handle powerful currents and usually rely on advanced mesh coil technology. This category needs power levels starting from 40 watts that can go past 100, to satisfy vape mod fans and open-draw lovers.

So you do not get lost, we made you this quick table:

What happens if you set the power wrong? (Do not get into trouble!)

If you do not set this important element correctly, you can damage the internal parts and spoil your whole session:

Easy steps to find the right number for your device

Manufacturers have made it easy so you do not get tired of random experiments:

• Check the metal part: Take out the inner part and look at its base. You will always find engraved numbers showing the ideal range for the best performance.
• Increase the heat gradually: Always start from the lowest number written. Try a quick puff, and if the vapour feels cold, raise the number by 5 steps little by little until you reach the level that brings out the e-liquid flavour and the ice (cooling) refreshment the way you like it.

Smart technology and easy devices

If you do not like the headache of numbers, modern technology has you covered. Most smart devices now have chips that read the resistance on their own and set the most suitable power output, and even stop you from going over the limit to protect the cotton. For those who want complete comfort, disposable vapes come pre-programmed and ready from the factory; the battery is 100% matched with the mesh coil inside to give you steady, excellent performance from the first puff to the last drop.