To TC or not to TC...that is the question.

[iiKryptic-old]

I currently have 4 mods that do TC, I have yet to try it and before I go out and get TC capable coils, please post and tell me what to expect, what is all the hype about? I know the fact of no dry hits, but I don't get any dry hits now in power mode. Is there any other reason to use it?

 

[Wingsfan0310]

Two reasons come to mind.
1. It will avoid dry hits as you said. With that I clump in, while vaping in a dark atmosphere, I notice I'll get a light hit and I immediately know the tank is empty (even in complete dark) without it tasting nasty.
2. You get a very consistent vape, it doesn't get hotter and hotter the longer you draw. With power mode, it just keeps on getting hotter the longer you hold down the power button.

Cheers,
Steve

 

[f1r3b1rd]

Like Steve said t wont continue to just get hot and dry hit avoidance.
I'll add the following because I do still enjoy high power dripping without TC at times.
Its really a whole new ball game, and, depending on mod and tank now you can get away with playing tc and using the same coil on a non tc mod.
Enter SS- I you have one of the mods with ss tc ability you can swap between the two.
What tc essentially does is give you just as much actual vapor as you will get from anything else only the consistency is astounding; and the flavor Is much more brought out to the forefront with most juices (imo).
Think huge plumes of cool dense vapor. -or- whatever temp you set it on.
They used to try and just male sure it doesn't get over a certain temp, now with the newer models out it does try and keep you at the same temp the whole way through

 

[ej1024]

There's benefits from TC MODE, one thing I don't like about it is, it maintains the same temp you set it on, what I mean is
With power mode, the hotter ur COILS get the more flavor you get, the heat from the coils brings out flavor that you never thought it was there... I'm saying this cuz I'm a FLAVOR/VAPOR CHASER
I'm aware that you can adjust wattage/JOULES with some REGULATED MODS, but not all of them have that capability...
Make sure you ask questions, make sure you get a regulated box that can adjust wattage/joules while on TC MODE...
The dry hit conversation is getting old,I never get dry hits from dripping, I barely use my SOT's, I know when I'm about to get a dry hit and I'm sure a lot of people can tell when it's getting dry.. I'd rather know when I'm about to get dry hit rather than vaping on COTTON... IMO



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[f1r3b1rd]

There's benefits from TC MODE, one thing I don't like about it is, it maintains the same temp you set it on, what I mean is
With power mode, the hotter ur COILS get the more flavor you get, the heat from the coils brings out flavor that you never thought it was there... I'm saying this cuz I'm a FLAVOR/VAPOR CHASER
I'm aware that you can adjust wattage/JOULES with some REGULATED MODS, but not all of them have that capability...
Make sure you ask questions, make sure you get a regulated box that can adjust wattage/joules while on TC MODE...
The dry hit conversation is getting old,I never get dry hits from dripping, I barely use my SOT's, I know when I'm about to get a dry hit and I'm sure a lot of people can tell when it's getting dry.. I'd rather know when I'm about to get dry hit rather than vaping on COTTON... IMO



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Lol, its getting old to you because when someone asks the benefits, its something I feel they should be told. I dont get dry hits without tc either. You may have seen it a million times but the OP may not have. -just sayin.
To the flavor part you're right some juices do,that's why I still like to use my non tc stuff sometimes. Some flavors though, at least to me with flavor being perception and all, do taste better when kept at lower temps. That's gonna be a preference thing, bro. Pasteries do taste better warm, especially. imho
On that note being able to keep them at 500 degrees makes it warm the whole way through accomplishes the warmth without waiting or going back to keep heating it. I get what you're saying though; there is something nice about throwing the tech out the wind sometimes.....

 

[Angrygod50]

There's benefits from TC MODE, one thing I don't like about it is, it maintains the same temp you set it on, what I mean is
With power mode, the hotter ur COILS get the more flavor you get, the heat from the coils brings out flavor that you never thought it was there... I'm saying this cuz I'm a FLAVOR/VAPOR CHASER
I'm aware that you can adjust wattage/JOULES with some REGULATED MODS, but not all of them have that capability...
Make sure you ask questions, make sure you get a regulated box that can adjust wattage/joules while on TC MODE...
The dry hit conversation is getting old,I never get dry hits from dripping, I barely use my SOT's, I know when I'm about to get a dry hit and I'm sure a lot of people can tell when it's getting dry.. I'd rather know when I'm about to get dry hit rather than vaping on COTTON... IMO



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I've never seen a regulated TC mod you couldn't adjust but I'm always eager to learn new things so which mods aren't adjustable?

You want more heat turn up the temperature.

The answers maybe old to you but not to someone trying to learn something so they can try it for themselves and if it bothers you so much why help propagate it, wouldn't it be best to ignore it until it goes away?

 

[ej1024]

I've never seen a regulated TC mod you couldn't adjust but I'm always eager to learn new things so which mods aren't adjustable?

You want more heat turn up the temperature.

The answers maybe old to you but not to someone trying to learn something so they can try it for themselves and if it bothers you so much why help propagate it, wouldn't it be best to ignore it until it goes away?

Ummmm OK


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[Angrygod50]

To the OP no dry hits aside, I take long slow hits and I like the fact that I get the vape I want from the beginning to the end of the hit without it getting so hot I burn my mouth. It's a consistent vape.

 

[f1r3b1rd]

EJ is a cool dude. He's a purist and there's nothing wrong with that.
Different strokes, my brother!

 

[iiKryptic-old]

Great answers everyone, I appreciate all of your feedback. i also mainly drip so this was something really alien to me. I definitely like the idea of the SS coils @f1r3b1rd. Dripping in TC mode, now that sounds like a party. Okay, time to giver it a go, I see no reasons why not. Where are you all buying your SS wire? 316 seems to be the grade I am wanting?

 

[Angrygod50]

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[Angrygod50]

There's an honest question in there though.

Of my handful of TC mods (nothing pricey) only the xCube lacks direct VW in TC mode*.
I'll presume that carries over to the others in that chip family... SMOK Treebox, xCube Mini, Kooper200.

Are there many others that aren't essentially low power?

*I realized my iStick 40TC doesn't either... but at only 40w, there's no need.

I have no idea why only the quote showed up in the above post so...again.
I find that intersting not to hijack the thread but how do you set it up? I'll have to do some reading on there home pages. I really do like learning things so THANKS for the answer.

 

[MrScaryZ]

I finally ordered some SS last night.
Got 26 and 24ga 316L from Unkamen.

May try 304 later.

316 barely works with TC you are best to get 304

 

[f1r3b1rd]

I've been using 316, without issue,and i get the UD ss from vapordna or origin vape. A friend is sending me something different to try.
But- I use the 316l because that's what is used in triton coils and I can leave my device setup with the same tcr all the way through-I'm Lazy like that

 

[MrScaryZ]

I've been using 316, without issue,and i get the UD ss from vapordna or origin vape. A friend is sending me something different to try.
But- I use the 316l because that's what is used in triton coils and I can leave my device setup with the same tcr all the way through-I'm Lazy like that

haha you go dog you know they are coming!!! ALIENS!!

 

[f1r3b1rd]

haha you go dog you know they are coming!!! ALIENS!!

Hahaha!
The reptilians said they were gonna stop by after baby Jesus day

 

[Angrygod50]

Great answers everyone, I appreciate all of your feedback. i also mainly drip so this was something really alien to me. I definitely like the idea of the SS coils @f1r3b1rd. Dripping in TC mode, now that sounds like a party. Okay, time to giver it a go, I see no reasons why not. Where are you all buying your SS wire? 316 seems to be the grade I am wanting?

All I do is drip in TC mode works just fine.

 

[Angrygod50]

Hahaha!
The reptilians said they were gonna stop by after baby Jesus day

So we can expect a proper purging of the human race for new years day ..WONDERFUL I'll be the chard piece of meat hiding under a log.

 

[MrScaryZ]

I just realised I did not have TC on and thought I did What does this mean? I think its time to change my saying to "Surfing with the Alien"

 

[f1r3b1rd]

Hey if they purge the human race I expect no one left other than myself and Kate Upton

 

[spawny]

I've never seen a regulated TC mod you couldn't adjust but I'm always eager to learn new things so which mods aren't adjustable?

You want more heat turn up the temperature.

The answers maybe old to you but not to someone trying to learn something so they can try it for themselves and if it bothers you so much why help propagate it, wouldn't it be best to ignore it until it goes away?

I have an aspire pegasus and it has no option to adjust wattage in TC mode.

 

[Angrygod50]

I have an aspire pegasus and it has no option to adjust wattage in TC mode.

Marginal after thought engineering so they don't get left behind in the market place. I'll add that to my data base of things to avoid. thanks. I see that you can adjust temp though and frankly I wish all TC mods let you adj temp not watts on the fly.

 

[Wingsfan0310]

Marginal after thought engineering so they don't get left behind in the market place. I'll add that to my data base of things to avoid. thanks. I see that you can adjust temp though and frankly I wish all TC mods let you adj temp not watts on the fly.

On my DNA200 and IPV3 Li you can adjust both on the fly. Maybe I'm not the norm, but I wouldn't have it any other way. In my opinion they are two different adjustments and both should be in play on the fly so to speak. I guess I'm old school, but I don't want my device to tell me what is the best wattage to set for my selected temperature. I want to be able to control my device, not the other way around!

Cheers,
Steve

 

[RagerVapor]

I currently have 4 mods that do TC, I have yet to try it and before I go out and get TC capable coils, please post and tell me what to expect, what is all the hype about? I know the fact of no dry hits, but I don't get any dry hits now in power mode. Is there any other reason to use it?

Personally, I view TC as a flavor-oriented vape. If you are going for clouds I would stick with W/V for the sheer fact that the coil will continue to heat as you apply power meaning you will get more vapor out of your coil. With TC, once it reaches that temperature it cuts off which wouldn't allow your coil to maximize its cloud producing potential.

 

[Ben-Rod]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but doesn't being able to adjust wattage in TC mode let you determine how fast the coil ramps up to set temp,,?

 

[RagerVapor]

Yes, that is correct... the higher your wattage in TC mode the faster it reaches that temperature. Coil temp is related to cloud production, if you can keep increasing that temp then you can increase the overall size of your clouds. So you can see why cutting off wattage once reaching said temperature could hinder your cloud performance.

 

[MrScaryZ]

TC is kinda like a consistency generator it is possible to get a desired vape every time depending on setting ramp up wattage temprature.. If that consistency is density of vape or is consistency of flavor

 

[Wingsfan0310]

I can also see how limiting a continual rise in temperature will limit burning/scorching your juice and keep flavor consistent. I'm usually between 420-470 on temperature (depending on juice). I can't see ever going to 600 but that's just me. I hate the taste of burnt juice, no matter how big the clouds are it produces.

 

[Ben-Rod]

Yea I have to say that I like TC mode for the simple fact that the vape stays constant to the set temp.

 

[f1r3b1rd]

Im usually between 430-480 degrees on most. I have an apple pie flavor that I usually like between 520-540.

 

[RagerVapor]

Yeah TC is very consistent since its the exact temp every puff. But I will note that once you are used to your own set-up you can keep your puffs fairly consistent using wattage. Personally, I use the Snow Wolf with the Temple RDA so as I increase my wattage I just pull harder allowing my juice to reach my coils faster and since the Temple is a 30mm with tons of airflow I never get those burnt hits.

 

[f1r3b1rd]

Its a little ironic, a prime example of the good side of tc.
I ordered a hurricane a few days ago, through a local shop. I just picked it up, set it up, and like anything new you wanna dial it in. I remember when I did this with the taifun the same thing happened.
I packed the wick to tight so it wasn't feeding right. On the taifun, tc wasn't a thing yet and I got a dry hit. I just did the exact same thing on the hurricane... And got a tc dry hit. The tc folk know what im talking about; but, hits a weird taste of cotton. Nothing close to what you'll ever experience on a non tc setup. Just its way of saying you're a dumbass and have to fix shit; but, nothing bad.

 

[Cackalacky]

With my work I vape freely all day. But it's a pretty fast-paced and hectic work day. So often I will blindly reach for my mod and vape on auto pilot. One of the big benefits of TC for me is it's very idiot proof. Yeah the lack of dry hits is a boon, so is the consistent vape. But unlike what some people think, there's never a burnt cotton hit when TC is working properly. Also I can take huge, long hits if I so choose. Yes I realize this was mentioned but it bears repeating. This is just not the case with RDAs and non-tc tanks. Moreover, apart from Nickel, the materials used for TC provide a more clean and pure taste than Kanthal in my humble opinion. I prefer them in TC mode regardless of how easy they are to use in wattage mode. And last but certainly not least. I make a few juices that are good at most temperatures but exceptional at specific temperatures. TC allow me to dial in on that certain amount of heat that brings the most enjoyment from a juice, and to keep that to the bottom of the tank.

 

[RedFive420]

i just graduated and fell in love with dripping ................ now i have to try TC after reading............... i'm gonna need a bigger desk

 

[f1r3b1rd]

i just graduated and fell in love with dripping ................ now i have to try TC after reading............... i'm gonna need a bigger desk

My two favorite RDAs so far with tc are the aeolusV2pro and the PetriDotMod with the DotCap.
Both with a dual coil 24g SS build 8/9 wraps each at 3mm

 

[domct203]

I just started using TCTi coils and really like the consistency of the flavor. I immediately noticed that flavor and vapor remained constant throughout the life of the battery charge.

I pull long direct lung hits and notice that when I'm chain vaping the overall temp of the vapor and tank remain cooler than power mode.

I've read comments that the clouds suffer, and did notice a little less density in the clouds, but I think that is because I'm runner the coil a bit cooler. If I jack the temp up to 560-580F I get plenty of vapor, but it gets hotter quickly during a chain vape (which I do a lot LOL).

Right now I'm running a TCTi 0.5ohm coil at 500-520F with 38W. Perfect flavor for the juice I'm using.

Dom