801 @ 5volts should be pretty good? in Model Specific Discussion; Originally Posted by trog100
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a PC USB socket is rated at 5 volts at .5 amps current... this equals ...
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Originally Posted by
trog100
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a PC USB socket is rated at 5 volts at .5 amps current... this equals 2.5 watts..
so a USB socket either isnt up to the job of properly powering an e cig or its being over loaded..
probably a bit of both... the janty battery in line idea dosnt let the USB socket directly power the e cig.. the USB socket charges the inline battery (at no more than 250 mah) the battery powers the e cig..
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Battery Pack Question With USB Passthru
Did I win something? Doesn't feel like it
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Senior Member
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Trog has a good point, and you can tell by comparing the hit from a direct USB hookup and a battery - not much difference if any.
I have an external optical drive that plugs into two USB ports to get enough current to run the drive (although it seems to do OK on only one). Maybe an arrangement like this would power the atomizer properly. I guess the second USB connector would have to be spliced in so that they were in parallel...
I'm too lazy and anyway I have a Prodigy coming, but someone may want to try it.
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Originally Posted by
Nuck
801 @ 5v are excellent. The atomizers seem to handle it with no problems. At 6v they do pop a LOT more often.
I usually run mine at 5.5 as a compromise.
How are you controlling what voltage you are delivering?
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PV Master
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Originally Posted by
kLAcK
... Just checked Heavens Gifts, and they have a manual 801 passthrough with no battery box for $9! This should allow 5V to get to the atomizer.
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I seem to be missing something here. Description states it is a manual, shows a button, but it has a 5 second cutoff. what would be the advantage of having a manual with a timed cutoff?
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Originally Posted by
olderthandirt
I seem to be missing something here. Description states it is a manual, shows a button, but it has a 5 second cutoff. what would be the advantage of having a manual with a timed cutoff?
My Theory on The 5 Sec Cut Off On The Manual Switch USB PT:
Its There For (2) Safety Reasons:
(1) So You Don't Overheat Your Atom After 5 Secs
(2) If The Manual Button Sticks It Will Cut Off The Power For Safety
I Think You Can Probably Press, Release & Press Again, Repeat Though, I Will Find Out In A Day or So, Its On The Way.
~Keep Vapin~!
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PV Master
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Originally Posted by
Cellmeister
My Theory on The 5 Sec Cut Off On The Manual Switch USB
PT:
Its There For (2) Safety Reasons:
(1) So You Don't Overheat Your Atom After 5 Secs
(2) If The Manual Button Sticks It Will Cut Off The Power For Safety
I Think You Can Probably Press, Release & Press Again, Repeat Though, I Will Find Out In A Day or So, Its On The Way.
~Keep Vapin~!
Makes sense. Make sure and let us know how the PT works Cell
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My Heavens Gift 801 Pen Style Manual USB PT (New Product) Just Came In & I Fired It Up!
My Heavens Gift 801 Pen Style (New Product) Manual USB PT Just Came In & I Fired It Up! Quick Review:
Heres What I Have:
- Heavens Gift 801 Pen Style Manual USB PT (New Model) - Matt Black Finish, Looks Good!
- Nice Black Matt Finish
- Stamped SLB, Serial # & 08 On Brass Connector
- Standard USB Connector, It Put Out 4 Volts To The Atom & Not 5 Volts
- Black 5 Foot, Medium Type Cord, USB Connector Looks & Feels Good (5 Foot Is Great)
- Blue LED at The Ash Cap, Looks Like Standard USB Ash Cap Set Up So Use Care
- New Manual Switch Button, Similar To Janty's Manual Switch, Low Profile, Press & Vape Great!
- The 5 Second Cut Off is There. But For You Long Draggers, Just Push In & Out Every Few Seconds It Will Not Cut Off (Play With it U Will See), I Tried That Like 5 Times, So Results May Vary, I Do Not Drag for More Then 3 to 4 Seconds Anyways.
- The USB PT Worked Fine On My Computer, Lap Top, AC to DC 5 Volt 1000 mA Power Pack and My 5 Volt 1000 mAh Battery Powered Packs as Well.
- Quality & Build Appears Like BestEcigs USB PT's Model, Clean, No Apparent Flaws, Good Finish
FYI: The Power Connector Puts Out 4 Volts (On Meter), So it Does Have A Voltage Drop Built In It. Vapes Great Though!
Is It Worth $9.00 plus S&H? I Thinks So, But I Have Only Had It 30 Minutes Or So, It Looks Good, I Love The Manual Button. I Can Give It A Thumbs Up At This Time Only 
Shall Use It and See In Time. 
Here's The Link To Check It Out
~Keep Vapin~!
Last edited by Cellmeister; 06-04-2009 at 05:41 PM.
Reason: Works Great!
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Thanks for the review Cell. I guess I was a little to hopeful that it would be as good as a sd or gg. Guess I'll be saving up.
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Last edited by Cellmeister; 06-04-2009 at 05:58 PM.
Reason: ]$9.00 Plus S&H Is A Deal, Grab A Few & Save Some Bucks For Atoms
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I have a 510 w/ battery box and it works just as well on battery's. I had a 401 w/ no battery box, it was ok but i killed it dripping, it also burned juice..
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