WHAT WATTAGE SHOULD YOU BE VAPING CBD AT

WHAT WATTAGE SHOULD YOU BE VAPING CBD AT

The correct wattage to vape at is a common struggle among new vapers. There’s no one-size-fits-all vaping method because the CBD quality, vape oil taste, vape oil kits, and user’s needs determine the wattage, as discussed below.

However, it’s important to remember that when vaping CBD, don’t crank the wattage up too high because when the coil is too hot, it’ll essentially burn the CBD. When this happens, CBD product is wasted. The best wattage for vaping CBD e-liquid is around 30 watts or less.

There are many factors to consider regarding wattage in determining a user’s vaping experience. Also, how one vapes is a matter of expertise as it is of preference; this read discusses what consumers need to know about wattage details and how it will affect their vaping experience.

According to Noël et al. (2018), Increasing the wattage overheats the cotton or ceramic coil, which tends to burn the CBD. Therefore, the CBD oil burns faster and transforms the CBD vaping experience into a wasted attempt to enjoy CBD. Geiss et al. (2016)  recommended a lower wattage of 10-30 watts for the optimum vaping experience. Such heat ensures you’re having your vapors while keeping the quality of your CBD product in check. The contents should be thick with no instant movement when turning the cartridge upside down. The “adjust to taste” method is recommended to find the perfect wattage for users. That way, they get to experience a fantastic vaping experience without destroying any of the delicate terpenes in the vape product.

Owusu et al. (2019) stated that the adjust to taste method means beginning the wattage low, probably at 10 watts, and subsequently increasing it gradually while testing the vapor of the vaping wax or oil. After 5-6 puffs, one can judge by trying the different wattages and how they affect their vapes’ amount of power and flavor. Adjust the heat until you reach the level that suits your needs, and keep it there. Most people feel that more power will equal more vapor. Consequently, that’s not the case. The correct medium is met with the wattage and the resistance level of the atomizer.

The Right Vape Oil Kits to Vape CBD

A question among many newcomers to CBD vaping is how to pick the correct device to vape CBD. Usually, it’s more about volts than wattage in most cases. There are many vaping devices on the market, and it can be not very clear to pick the correct one. Also, there are many tanks, vape mods, atomizers, and many cartridge products on the market. These devices come in all shapes and sizes, with the strength of a vape roughly corresponding to size.

Vape pens are smaller, sleeker, and easy to carry, while pods are a little thicker and often come with an interchangeable head for different strength coils. Mods are the bulkiest vaping devices on the market, with the majority of the device consisting of a large battery pack set into a shaped handle. Hart et al. (2016) showed that most people prefer vape mods because they produce more vapor and bigger clouds, with an increased throat hit that enhances the flavor of the e-liquid. Mods will often contain adjustable wattage levels through a more advanced control system than pens and pods. When one adjusts the wattage, the coil heats the e-liquid to a specific temperature, allowing consumers to modify their vaping experience according to their liking. Most devices use controls that let users set not just a specific wattage but also a pre-set firing pattern. Therefore, if one wants an extremely customized vaping experience with the broadest range of possibilities, then a mod is your device. Otherwise, pens and pods offer a more limited -though still eminently popular option.

How Does Wattage Affect Your Vape?

Every vape mod has a tank coil, the primary heating element of a vape. The coil uses electricity to vaporize e-liquid, passing a current through itself to heat the e-liquid up. Dibaji et al. (2018) showed that  A coil would use a certain amount of power during this process, with the limit of that power set by the coil’s resistance. The lower the resistance, the more wattage your mod will need. This determines the temperature you vape, which in turn has an impact on flavor, throat hit, and vapor production. As a result, for the best vaping experience, try to balance all of these out.

It is important to note that there is no right or wrong wattage. The key to finding the ideal wattage for a consumer is understanding how the different wattages affect their vape and then experimenting. While it may take a few different tries with a few different coils, it is undoubtedly the best way to find one perfect vaping experience.

Knowing your Vape Device

Besides the flavor of e-liquid, the vapor one wants, and the ideal throat hit, it is critical to know how to vape mod works. For a novice to vaping wanting a tailored experience, it would be best to use a device that allows one to adjust the wattage settings according to their preference. Such vape devices will allow users to experiment with different flavors and vapor at different wattages, letting you find the wattage that best fits you.

Higher ohms will allow users to use a higher voltage and vice versa. For instance, Walker (2000) noted that if consumers have a 2ohm coil, the average wattage to get an effective experience will be between 3 -16 watts or 3.3-4 volts. It’s entirely up to a user to choose the correct wattage that their device can handle, considering both capability and desired experience.

Abramovitz et al. (2015) reported that Most people, especially beginners, get a satisfactory vaping experience with 10 watts. As one gains more experience, one can gradually work up to 40 or 50 watts. Note that the more wattage one uses, the shorter battery and coil life. If the vape has a burnt taste, consider vaping at a lower wattage before replacing it. Always ensure regular cleaning of the device to get the best experience.

Conclusion

Many factors determine the right wattage for any given individual to vape at. The ideal wattage will depend on the device one uses and the effect or feeling one wants to achieve, the e-liquid you’re enjoying, and practical concerns like battery life. Once users have identified your device and its maximum and minimum wattage, they can experiment with the wattage levels to get the exact flavor, vapor, and hit that a user prefers. Deciding the right wattage may not be a quick process, but it’s an important step to vaping. With this kind of experimentation, you’ll soon find yourself at the perfect wattage, enjoying every hit from the first to the last.

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Julia Davis

Mental health expert
MS, University of Latvia

I am deeply convinced that each patient needs a unique, individual approach. Therefore, I use different psychotherapy methods in my work. During my studies, I discovered an in-depth interest in people as a whole and the belief in the inseparability of mind and body, and the importance of emotional health in physical health. In my spare time, I enjoy reading (a big fan of thrillers) and going on hikes.

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