Keeping your e-cig or APV battery safe at all times is probably one of your goals. You take the time to clean it; you keep it safely stored in a storage case; you don’t overcharge it. However one little aspect you may have not kept in mind, or even been aware of, is that temperature control is actually super important to the life and performance of your battery.
Because most vape and e-cig batteries are lithium-ion, they require a little extra loving care, which involves the ideal temperature for vape. Exposure to temps that are too hot or too cold can be detrimental or even fatal to it. In fact, some of the known downfalls can include total failure, poor functioning, melting, warping, and even the possibility of exploding in the rarest of circumstances.
Here are some tips to keep in mind for keeping your batteries safe and out of harm’s way when it comes to temperature extremes with our temperature control vape guide.
Choosing Coils
Today, there are a wide range of coils available specifically for temperature control devices. For the most part, you will be working with Ni200 or Stainless Steel (SS316L) coils. Hopefully, you checked your device before you brought it home to ensure you have the correct type of coils on hand.
Most of today's devices are compatible with both, but some devices are specific to Ni200 coils, and this is very important information to know. Double check your coils to make sure they are compatible with your device and then install them in your atomizer as normal. Then install your atomizer and tank onto your device securely. Stainless Steel coils (SS316L) can be fired in both variable wattage and temperature control mode. Stainless Steel performs best in temperature control mode.
Selecting Your Mode
The next step in your setup process is to select the temperature control mode you will be using. Depending on your device, this can go several different ways. You may need the assistance of your user manual to figure out the menu for the first time.
Some devices have a single temperature control mode option in the menu, followed by a choice between Ni200, titanium, Stainless Steel or TCR in a separate menu. Other devices let you choose between the two separate settings in the home menu. Amazingly, some of the latest devices to hit shelves actually sense your coils and select the correct mode for you.
Again, if you are having trouble figuring out your menu, your user manual should provide details on where to find everything. The good news is that options have gotten much simpler to use and have larger screens to make menu navigation very easy.
Base Settings
In order to ensure that your device is functioning properly and that all temperature control operations are accurate, you first need to lock in your resistance at room temperature. Setting a base line temperature without electricity going through the coil will establish all temperature sensing as your coils heat up.
In general, it is recommended that you set your device at low wattage alongside low temperature to prevent your coil from burning. Some devices will limit your ability to change your wattage in TC mode as it handles all of those adjustments for you. So, you can just set your target temperature and go from there.
Starting with too high of a temperature at first can be shocking. That's why we recommend starting on the low end, taking a few hits, and breaking in your device a little at a time. Try vaping at low temperature, making sure your coils really are hitting that target before you turn it up. Also, all of the current VaporFi mods allow you to adjust your temperature in small increments, so try not to move too fast.
Getting in the Groove
If you are working with a high powered device. you have plenty of room to work with, so start slow and take your time. At each interval, stop and take a few hits. Pay close attention to the fullness of the vapor production and the changes in the flavor profile as different temperatures bring out some flavors better than others.
Move up the spectrum until you find a comfortable point, and if your device allows you to save your favorites, make sure to put it in its memory bank for future reference.
For Next Time
Now that you have set up your temperature control device successfully for the first time, you’ve got a good feel for the way it's done. It may be slow going at first, but you will get familiar with the menu quickly and soon you will have a good idea of what settings give you the best results so you can narrow down your search for the perfect vape.
It’s also important to remember that with each new flavor you introduce, you will likely need to experiment up and down a little ways to find the right fit with it.
Temperature changes will have different impacts depending on the PG/VG ratio, and the type of flavor you are using, so never assume that all e-liquids will perform the same at the same temperature.
VaporFi
Vapor Fi is proud to carry some of the most advanced temperature control devices on the market. Our devices are designed to ease you into the TC world and help you get accustomed to the differences that temperature control can have on performance as you personalize your own unique vaping experience.
