Nobody likes getting dry hits when they’re in the middle of vaping. They negatively affect the flavour of your e-liquid and cause an uncomfortable burnt sensation in your throat. Vapers who find themselves experiencing a lot of burnt hits may want to try experimenting with temperature control vaping.
Temperature control (TC) vaping is a way for vapers to limit the maximum temperature their coils will go up to. By setting this limit, your vape kit’s power output will be altered to ensure that the coils never go past this temperature limit. Many vapers tend to set the temperature control limit somewhere between 100-315 degrees Celsius (or 300-600 degrees Fahrenheit).
Temperature control works through specific vape mods that measure the changes in your coil’s resistance. If you’re an experienced vaper, you’ll know that each coil has its own resistance level (or ohm value), usually visible on the coil itself. As the coil heats up, its resistance will also increase and the TC mod will assign a temperature to that resistance level.
Pros of TC vaping
Less chance of dry hits
One of the biggest benefits vapers can get out of temperature control vaping is that there is a smaller chance of experiencing dry hits as you vape. Dry hits happen when the coil burns up too quickly or at too high of a temperature, causing that burnt-toast flavour when you take a hit from your vape. Temperature control mods will help prevent your coil from burning too hot or too quickly, which then helps to prevent dry hits.
Longer lasting coils
Vaping on TC mode is also a great way to extend the life of your coils. Often, coils don’t last as long as they should because they start running too hot. This leads to them burning out prematurely. By vaping with temperature control, you can stop your coils from heating up too much and prevent any premature damage. The longer your coils last, the less frequently you’ll have to replace them.
Customised vaping experience
Using temperature control mods can also be a great way for you to further customise your vape. If you set a lower temperature limit, you’ll get a cooler and longer inhale. With a higher temperature, you’ll have a more powerful vape and can take shorter hits. This is similar to how variable wattage works — both can help modify your vape’s vapour production according to your preference.
Enhances e-liquid flavour
Another benefit of using TC is that you’ll be able to enhance the flavour of your favourite e-liquid. E-liquids produce flavour similarly to foods — different notes will tend to pop out at different temperatures. By experimenting with temperature control on your vape, you can enhance and unlock these different flavour notes to get the best out of your e-liquid.
Cons of TC vaping
Not very beginner friendly
Temperature control vaping can get quite complex, and most vapers view it as being more complicated than modifying wattage. It’s one of those things that does get easier over time, and would require a bit of tweaking here and there to really find the best settings for you. We recommend vaping with TC mode if you’re more of an advanced vaper, but anyone can try it out with a bit of patience and hard work.
Limited to certain materials
Not all coil types are able to be used for TC mode. This is especially true for tanks that come with ready-to-use coils as they’re often not TC-ready. If you want to start using TC with your vape kits, it would be worth looking into building your own. Avoid using coil wire made from Kanthal as this material is known to have a static resistance and is more suited for wattage mode. Instead, try out stainless steel, nickel, or titanium.
Limited mod types
Similar to how coils for TC vaping are limited, there are also limits to the kind of vape mods that can be used for temperature control vaping. It’s important to check the mods and see whether they’re suited for vaping with TC.
What you need for TC vaping
Now that you know how temperature control mode works, you’ll first need to pick out the right TC mods for your vape. This can vary depending on your kit, what temperature range you’d want it set on, and your overall preferred vaping preferences.
The first thing you need to do is check if your vape mod is able to support TC. If you’re ever unsure, our website fully lists out a product’s design specs — including whether they’re TC compatible or not. Some of our bestselling mods for TC vaping include the GeekVape Aegis X 200W TC, Vaporesso Gen S 220W Mod, and Lost Vape Thelema Quest 200W Mod.
Next, you need to make sure you’re vaping with the right wire type. As we previously mentioned, not all wire materials are compatible with TC mode. Although Kanthal is one of the most widely used materials, its static resistance means it wouldn’t be compatible with temperature control vaping. For temperature control, we recommend sticking with stainless steel, nickel, and titanium.
How to vape on TC mode
Once you have everything you need, you can get started on setting up your vape kit. First you’ll need to set your mod to TC mode and select the correct wire type. After this, leave your tank or mod for around 5 minutes at room temperature to ensure the temperature readings will be as accurate as possible.
Then, attach the coil and mod as tightly as you can to your device. You’ll also need to check your kit’s wattage output to make sure it’s compatible with your coil. Afterwards, set the temperature limit according to your coils wire type and your vape’s wattage output. If you’re using a TC mod that also allows you to modify its wattage, start by setting it at the lowest recommended wattage level for your coil and slowly increasing it to your desired level.
Once you’ve completely set up your kit, your vape is ready for TC vaping!
The best temperatures for vaping
We hear a lot of questions about what temperature range would be best when vaping with temperature control. The most common temperature to vape at is within 200-250 degrees Celsius, but it’s really up to personal preference. We suggest starting off low and seeing if you’ll need it any higher.
Conclusion
Temperature control mode is a great way for you to get the best vaping experience out of your kit. By fitting your device with a TC mod, you’ll never have to worry about dry hits or coils prematurely burning out ever again. Although it may seem intimidating when starting out with TC, don’t let this scare you off. You’ll get the hang of it in no time!
Check out our wide range of vape mods to find the perfect one for you! If you have any questions, don’t be scared to reach out and we’ll help you find the best device to fit your vaping needs.
