Temperature control

[Chilly]

Can some one point me in the right direction about tc, my mod has settings for a few different wires but one is for ss, I can pick 316 but don't know what to do,I know it work's in watts but I'd like to understand how tc work's, thanks

 

[Rickster]

Whole section on the forum dedicated to temp control....have a read
https://www.planetofthevapes.co.uk/...diy-discussion/temperature-controlled-vaping/

 

[Chilly]

I'm using a ss coil so I change my mod to tc and stainless ,I get a screen with 216 faranite, so I up it ,I got to 500 and just getting a bit of vape ,not got a clue

 

[Chilly]

Thanks

 

[nwhornet]

What mod, tank & coil are you using.

 

[Chilly]

I'm using a rev gts with a serpent rta single deck,running a ss 316 26g homemade at .5 ohms.
I'm just curious about how it works with stainless, I vape in watts, power mode and because ss fluctuates with heat the resistance waivers ,not enough to spoil the vape ,some good stuff in that link,thanks

 

[nwhornet]

TC works the same way with all TC capable wires. Make sure the mod is set to the correct TC profile/wire. Set the resistance at room temperature (varies from mod to mod, some need the ohms locking in). Set the watts around 25% higher than you would if in power mode, set temp around 240c (I don't do F). TC generally gives a cooler vape than power but should be the same from start to finish temp wise & smooth. If it feels like it's pulsing turn down the power or increase temp. Key to good TC is not to overwick, cotton should be fairly easy to pull through. Too tight & TC will kick in too soon & be cold, too loose & it'll spit (if the tank hasn't leaked/flooded ).

 

[Chilly]

Ah,I'm understanding it a bit more,instead of the power it reacts with the wire and yes that would produce a smoother vape,loads to learn,back to lurking and reading

 

[greenbrucelee]

I love using TC but there are a few things to it which can be frustrating and put people off using. First your wicking has to be right, too much are too little can screw it up as you wont get the flavour or the flavour will taste muted. Second you have to hit the sweet spot and by that I mean you need your mod to bring up the temperature protection warning as this is how TC stops your cotton from burning. For instance I usually vape at 250C sometimes a little hight sometimes a little lower. When you first wick and soak your cotton and coils you may want to start at 175c for example then increase to 180 then 190 etc etc until you find your preferred temp. Usually anything above 230c is recommended as if I remember right nicotine doesn't vaporize below 236c. The best thing about TC if you're using an RDA is that you will never get a burnt hit so if you are too busy or too lazy to remember to drip then you wont knacker your throat. I always use 316L or 430 didn't like Ni200 and never tried titanium.

 

[nwhornet]

Ah,I'm understanding it a bit more,instead of the power it reacts with the wire and yes that would produce a smoother vape,loads to learn,back to lurking and reading

A mod doing TC properly will heat the coil to the set temp almost instantly, hence setting watts higher, then constantly measures the resistance & adjusts power to maintain the temp. The temp protection warning just means the mod has sensed that the coil is at the right temp & is throttling back on power. On good TC mods this is smooth & you don't notice the power cycling on/off. On poor mods/builds you'll feel the pulsing as the power is switched on/off. It requires a shift in the mindset as, except with SS, resistance isn't the main concern. SS due to being a low TCR doesn't perform as well at lower ohm (smaller change in resistance makes it hard for the boards to calculate temp accurately). You'll also find more complex flavours react differently at different temps, highlighting some at lower temp & others at higher temp.