Variable Voltage Batteries: The Ultimate Guide

Often, Vape Consumers enjoy the feeling of having control over their vape experience and are constantly seeking different methods of vaping. Variable voltage vape batteries are a great option for such consumers.

Different terpenes burn off at different temperatures which means that a lower voltage can allow the subtle flavors and properties of more delicate terpenes to come forward while others need a higher voltage setting to bring out the desired effects. A lower voltage setting can also be used to create a smaller cloud effect whereas a higher voltage setting will yield a greater cloud.

Variable Voltage batteries like the Sol and Lotus are designed to give the user more control over their vaping experience. Unlike inhale-activated batteries, Variable Voltage batteries typically come with at least three settings to help your consumers achieve the desired effect through voltage adjustments.

Why Carry Variable Voltage Batteries?

Most Variable Voltage batteries are button activated yet not all button activated batteries are variable in voltage. Many factors go into the decision to sell a Variable Voltage battery. Ultimately, it comes down to what the consumer is looking for and how much it costs to fulfill the market's needs.

Factors: Viscosity

The viscosity of a liquid is the measure of resistance to flow. An oil with less viscosity is thinner, while oil with higher viscosity has a thicker consistency. Since higher viscosity oils are thicker, higher heat is required to start the process of creating vapor.

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Factors: OHMs

Ohm is the measure of electrical resistance from the Atomizer within the vape cartridge. The higher the ohm rating of a heating coil, the less power that will pass through it. Different ohm-rated atomizers affect how hot the vapor becomes as it is delivered.

An atomizer coil with high resistance (above 1.0 ohm) is recommended to be used at a lower power setting. This potentially creates smaller clouds of vapor and uses less of the concentrate. An atomizer that has a low resistance (less than 1.0 ohm) is referred to as a sub-ohm.

How to Use a Variable Voltage Battery

There are two main styles of Variable Voltage batteries: Twist and Button-operated.

Twist Style

Has a dial mechanism at the bottom to control voltage.

Lotus Battery Guide

Button Style

Operated by clicks (e.g., 3 clicks to change voltage).

Sol Battery Guide

Anatomy of Variable Voltage Batteries

Let's Get Technical

The technology behind how the Variable Voltage battery works is pretty straightforward:

1. Pushing the button 5x turns on/off the battery.
2. Twist dial or press button 3x to select voltage.
3. Microchip regulates the electrical output from the battery.
4. Current is sent to the heating coil (Atomizer).
5. Coil heats up and vaporizes the concentrate oil.
6. Vapor is inhaled through the mouthpiece.

Atomizers & Coils

Atomizers are made from different materials. Ceramic is the current go-to in the industry as it is a cleaner coil that can manage to get hotter and lasts longer than metal coils. However, Quartz is breaking into the industry as the newest material used for atomizer coils. Since it is not a metal but is conductive and heats evenly, there is little worry of leaching into the oils.