Difference between VV & VW?

[Chuck Norris]

I've got my Vamo V5 now-



So far its excellent! Feels like a huge upgrade over my ego style batteries. But what's the difference between Variable Voltage & Variable Wattage?

 

[Cr41g]

I'm hopeful that others with greater knowledge than I will jump in, but as I understand it (not necessarily right)

If you are using your mod in VW mode it automatically sets the voltage to the power level you have selected - meaning you can change atomizers/clearomizers whilst in this mode without fear of damaging the tank/carto. The circuitry in the mod takes the math out of it.

If you are using the mod in VV mode you have to check the resistance of the atomizer attached and this is where my knowledge gets shaky...use ohms law to work out the correct power setting to not damage or underpower the atomizer.

That's my take on it....needless to say I don't fully understand it and i tend to use vw mode, at least until I have a better grasp of vv mode. Hopefully one of the more informed will explain it better and we will both learn something!

 

[m0th]

i'm no expert but what Cr41g said...

Wayne

 

[Fleabag]

I can never find the right power level for me on VV - I just use VW all the time.

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[Smokestack]

I tend to use VW , sort of got into the habit of it , 5.0-6.5 watts (2.5ohm coils) depending on the liquid I'm vaping at the time, had my Vamo V5 a couple of weeks.

 

[AngelOfChaos]

I don't really know thedifference, but I also have a vamo v5, I started out using vv ranging between 3.2 and 4, but recently went over to vw ranging from 6.5w for my mini protanks to 8.5w for my protank 3 and nautilus, maybe its in my mind but seems a smoother vape for me

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[cheersm8]

'Tis what it says! Variable Voltage OR Variable Wattage modes.
Variable Voltage = In this mode, you can adjust from 3.0 to 6.0 Volts in 0.1 volt increments. The voltage that you set will be maintained as accurately as possible by automatic adjustment of current delivery, as the battery drains.
Variable Wattage = In this mode, you can adjust from 3.0 to 15 Watts in 0.5 Watt increments. The wattage that you set will be maintained as accurately as possible via analysis of voltage and current delivery, as the battery drains.

Both could really be considered as "Constant Voltage" or "Constant Wattage" rather than variable, as neither VV or VW vary by themselves but only via user input of the + and - buttons.

Most folks forget the VV setting after a bit, because, as said above, the VW setting, by varying the voltage to suit the watts, all by itself, is just so much easier, no thinking involved.

 

[Rising]

Looks like a nice bit of kit!

 

[Chuck Norris]

Thanks everyone. I'm glad I asked as I thought it was something completely different! I've been adjusting the vv then adjusting the vw trying to get the right setting as I thought they worked with each other!

ive kept it on vw now!

Really happy with the Vamo. Nice bit of kit

 

[Sunastar]

Thanks everyone. I'm glad I asked as I thought it was something completely different! I've been adjusting the vv then adjusting the vw trying to get the right setting as I thought they worked with each other!

ive kept it on vw now!

Really happy with the Vamo. Nice bit of kit

To throw another spanner in the works, are you aware that you can change a Vamo V5 between "Output Mean" and "Output RMS" by pressing and holding down the - button [left as you look at the 2 buttons]? RMS stands for "Root Mean Square". Google it if you want an explanation. RMS is usually considered to be more accurate and therefore produce a better vape than Mean on a V5, and again I'm sure there are threads on here or other forums which will give you a better explanation than mine.

You change the settings by toggling between them by holding down the - button until the display changes from remaining battery voltage to "Output ...". The default on mine is "Output Mean" and I think that is standard on a V5, so part of my battery change routine is to reset it to "Output RMS" after I've changed the battery.

Hope this helps rather than confuses you, TBH I'm not sure I've properly got my head around it yet!