Guide To Getting Maximum Vapour

There are generally two trains of thought regarding what’s most important when you’ve been vaping for a while: flavour or vapour. If you fall into the latter category and want to ramp up your vapour production to the max, we’ve got a few ideas to help you do just that. From the kit you’re using, to how you use it and of course your choice of e-liquid, there are a few little things that when combined will give you outstanding results.

The main considerations are your:

1. Vape kits power capability
2. Tank airflow & drip tip
3. Coil resistance
4. Vape juice PG/VG ratio

To maximise vapour production, start with the highest airflow setting and a low wattage within your coil's recommended range. Take a few draws and gradually increase the wattage by 5W until you reach a balance of dense vapour and smooth flavour. Use a sub-ohm coil (0.15Ω or lower), high VG e-liquid (70%+), and a wide-bore drip tip to enhance cloud production. Inhale deeply and steadily to maximise airflow over the coil for the best results.

Starting with the obvious part - what kind of vape device have you got? If you want to create impressive clouds, you’ll need a vape kit that can dish out power and for that you're going to want a sub-ohm vape mod. These kits house much larger batteries (either built in or external) and are capable of generating the 80W to 100W of power that you'll need to produce big clouds. Low powered mouth to lung (MTL) pod vapes just don't have the oomph required to vape the thicker high VG e-liquid (more on that below) that you need if you want to generate big clouds.

You will then need to combine this with a Sub Ohm tank. You can purchase the mod and tank separately or buy them as one kit. If you already have a mod, check it works with the standard 510 connector pin you’ll find on Sub Ohm tanks too. Now there are pod vapes that offer sub-ohm vaping, but we're going for maximum vapour here, so advanced box mods and DTL vape tanks are the way to go.

The premise behind this combination is that the tanks are large enough to carry wide bore vape coils that operate at a lower resistance. This means more power can flow through them, creating more vapour. Sub-ohm tanks also have much larger airflow openings and wider mouthpieces (drip tips). Air is your friend when you're making clouds and you want as much of it to flow as possible over your hot vape coil.

There are plenty of great tanks to choose from, one of the cult classics is the Geek Vape Z Fli. It is a great option for super massive clouds as it can be vaped at up to 85 watts. Another powerful option is the Voopoo Uforce-X Tank. This one comes with a wide choice of mesh coil resistance options that offer customisability. Speaking of wattage, that brings us nicely to our next point…

Like we said before, if you have a Sub Ohm tank, it needs to be compatible with your mod. The coil is the next most important part of your kit when it comes to blowing clouds because it’s what actually heats the vape liquid in the first place. The lower the resistance, the greater the clouds will be, tanks with pre-made coils in the 0.15Ohm range are ideal.

Most coils will have a guide on them for the range they’ll actually fire at and generally they’re pretty broad but you need a mod that can match their needs. If you already have one that you love and will work on a higher wattage range, great. Start at the lower end of the range listed on the coil itself, gradually ramping it up in increments of 5W until you hit the sweet spot of good flavour and of course super vapour without things getting too hot.

The idea behind more wattage is pretty simple. When you increase the power, the coil gets hotter. This in turn means you’ll heat more liquid in your tank faster and it can be turned into vapour at a more rapid rate.

Once you’ve got your mod and Sub Ohm tank sorted, it’s really just a matter of picking out your e-liquid. This is the fun part, but you do need to make sure that you've got the right consistency. The best vape juice for maximum vapour is high VG e-liquid. You can start with a 30PG/70VG ratio at minimum, but if you really want to the cloudiest vape, then you should look out for 85-90VG vape liquid.

Why and What is VG?

Vegetable Glycerine is one of the two main ingredients of all e-liquid, and it is responsible for cloud production. It has a thick consistency that requires a lot of power to vape if it is the dominant ingredient. In contrast, beginner vape kits use an e-liquid with a 50PG/50VG ratio and require much less power to vapourise the e-liquid.

Once you’ve got your mod and Sub Ohm tank sorted, it’s really just a matter of a few little tweaks to maximise your use of both. With more wattage and heat, you need an open airflow to actually get the most out of your clouds. As you up the wattage, the airflow will not only create a lot of vapour, but also cool your coil and prevent it from burning. Sub Ohm tanks almost always have adjustable airflow, so crank that wide open for a start. You’ll also want to make sure that you inhale deeply and quickly enough to draw the vapour away from the coil.

The final bit when it comes to airflow is your mouthpiece, otherwise known as the drip tip. It’s just one little piece on top of your tank but it plays a big part in your vaping experience. Some tanks will come with a few different options of drip tip. When it comes to cloud chasing, you’ll want to go for the widest drip tip possible. This helps create more space for air to flow through (and in turn, more vapour). The more airy and easier a drag you can get from your tank, the more dense and voluminous your clouds will be.