Looking For my first Variable Voltage, Suggestions?

[Bodasafa]

Ive been using a Kgo for 7 months now and have enjoyed it. However I notice when its fresh off the charger that I get a burning taste. I think this problem could be solved by a VV device.

Looking for suggestions on what a good buy might be. Budget is an issue, but willing to spend a little more for a quality product.

Also as a side topic I have been using Stardust long wicks, they seem to be doing well, but wondering if I am missing out on a new option that might perform better.

Any advice is appreciated, thanks!

 

[caged]

The best cheap PV with variable voltage right now would be the VAMO. Variable voltage, variable wattage, and it displays ohms and voltage. Not perfect and you do need to do a little setup, but I don't think you can do better for the price.

 

[Titanium]

Lavatubes are nice too.

 

[zapped]

What price range did you have in mind?

 

[sawlight]

Lava tubes and Vamo's can be had in the $50-60 range. I've seen a lot of Buzz Pro's in the classified section anywhere from $60-100, they are supposed to be all but indestructible, but don't have all the fancy features, they just work.
I'd highly suggest you figure out a budget on this, you can spend a LOT on these things, or a little on these things.

 

[caged]

Lava tubes and Vamo's can be had in the $50-60 range. I've seen a lot of Buzz Pro's in the classified section anywhere from $60-100, they are supposed to be all but indestructible, but don't have all the fancy features, they just work.
I'd highly suggest you figure out a budget on this, you can spend a LOT on these things, or a little on these things.

The buzz and the Infinity have one huge weakness -- the insides are mainly glued to the body and can detach over time. This is a bigger problem with the Infinity since it does not have a drip well -- juice leaks down the side while you are not looking and enters through the voltage dial and button holes and ends up destroying the glue. I had too many issues with mine so I gave up and bought a VAMO instead of getting the Infinity repaired. The voltage markings on the dial are known to wear off too.

This was my experience. Many people are happy with them.

 

[billo]

I can't believe nobody suggested a Twist for about $22. Isn't 3.3 to 4.8V just fine for almost anything ?

Do these overpriced and much bigger things have magic going on at the same voltage ? Don't think so.

Yes, they're MUCH bigger so the battery life is longer, but the Twist is adequate for most uses. Especially when you can carry TWO for less money and less weight than ONE of the others.

 

[68injunhed]

I can't believe nobody suggested a Twist for about $22. Isn't 3.3 to 4.8V just fine for almost anything ?

Do these overpriced and much bigger things have magic going on at the same voltage ? Don't think so.

Yes, they're MUCH bigger so the battery life is longer, but the Twist is adequate for most uses. Especially when you can carry TWO for less money and less weight than ONE of the others.

There isn't anything wrong with the Twist, but I don't suggest those unless the person is concerned with size. The lack of a replaceable battery is a deal breaker for me. When a Twist goes paperweight, like all batteries eventually do(some faster than others), your only recourse is to buy another unit at $25. With my VV mods, well...18650's are cheap, and last much longer. I don't need to carry extra batteries.

I also like using my mods as my ohm meter when wrapping coils, and keeping tabs on remaining battery life.

 

[Bodasafa]

First, thanks for the replies so far.

What price range did you have in mind?

Around $40ish I would say. I probably should have added more info in the OP. It would be nice to get 2 batteries and a charger.

I'm thinking something smaller about a Kgo/Ego size would probably work best since I have a flashlight holder that holds my current KGO for work. Battery needs to last an 8+ hour work day. It needs to be a manual fire (I think most PVs in this area are?). Battery needs to be sealed.

Thanks.

 

[68injunhed]

How much do you vape at work? I don't think you're gonna find too many things that fit your size and run time wants for $40.

 

[zapped]

You can get an entry level vv box mod from Madvapes.com.You can proabably even buy it in a kit to save even more money

 

[r77r7r]

Ive been using a Kgo for 7 months now and have enjoyed it. However I notice when its fresh off the charger that I get a burning taste. I think this problem could be solved by a VV device.

Looking for suggestions on what a good buy might be. Budget is an issue, but willing to spend a little more for a quality product.

Also as a side topic I have been using Stardust long wicks, they seem to be doing well, but wondering if I am missing out on a new option that might perform better.

Any advice is appreciated, thanks!

I first noticed this when I first started vaping. Simply meant that my atty/ carto wasn't Wet enuf for a hotter, fully charged vape. I learned to always tap up my carto/atty at the same time I changed the batt.

But,yeah, get a Twist anyways

 

[vsummer1]

This is a tough one. If I have it right, you want a removable battery (Vamo) rather than a disposable battery (Twist). But size is an issue (Twist) but you want a longer life (Vamo).

So something is going to have to give. For the money, you simply can't beat the Vamo. It is miles ahead of the Twist in that it is regulated in its output so you will never have a change in output even when the battery is low, it is variable wattage so once you figure out what wattage you like you can set it and forget it, hit after hit versus changing the volts as the battery power changes. And if you ever want to get "advanced" the Vamo will be there for you. But, it is much larger than the twist.

I also have a VV box mod, I like it and use it daily along with my others. It fits the pocket in my purse where the tubes won't, and will most likely fit nicely in a breast shirt pocket if you wear something like that.

I think you just have to figure out what is MOST important to you since the price you mentioned will get you any of the three. Is it size and/or shape? Longevity of the unit? Battery run time? Reliable output hit after hit? Disposable unit vs. disposable, replaceable battery? Only then can you make the decision for which will fit you best.

Good luck with your search, I hope you find the one that will fit best.

 

[sawlight]

There's the Rider Robust, e-Smokey Treats, the most trusted name in electronic cigarettes and accessories but many have said the run time on the 14500's was a little short, and it's rather large for a 14500 PV.
This is about as good as it gets in that price, unless you aren't afraid to solder and want to build one yourself with the kits they sell, Variable Voltage White Box Mod

 

[gil schwartzman]

Since your using a Kgo now and seem to want something similar, I have to second the notion of an eGo twist. It's the cheapest VV option out there, and it's a good opportunity to see if that's actually what your looking for without spending a ton of money. It will also work out of the box with any other ego threaded items you may have (since you mentioned using a startdust).

 

[POSEIDON]

The Rider Robust, found at ElectronicStix.Com · Robust Slim VV Mod (Round) is around your price range. Its a decent setup, vv from 3.0-6.0 volts, the company selling it stands by thier products(great customer service) plus it has what you are looking for at your price range(ish).

 

[stauglocal]

Are you the real Bodasafa from the movie Point Break??

 

[DaveP]

There's nothing wrong with China products in the vaping world, but they have little or no warranty. Most of these are covered for two weeks to a month. After that, they are throwaway devices if they quit working or the threads wear out.

A high end US made PV will come with a warranty and stateside service. You will spend more money, but might get a year warranty with service from the US maker at reasonable prices. Add to that the fact that a $200 US made device is about the same amount you used to spend in two months for cigarettes, less if you smoked a $4 to $6 pack a day for a month.

 

[AnsonJames]

The Rider Robust, found at ElectronicStix.Com · Robust Slim VV Mod (Round) is around your price range. Its a decent setup, vv from 3.0-6.0 volts, the company selling it stands by thier products(great customer service) plus it has what you are looking for at your price range(ish).

Wouldn't go for the Robust - it's expensive for what it is, takes small batteries that won't last very long and doesn't regulate well at the end of the battery charge.

The Vamo is what I'd recommend, no documented issues as such and able to accept 18350 or 18650 batteries.
It has an accurate output that is maintained as the battery drains and is also variable wattage - it's a good low priced device.

 

[POSEIDON]

Wouldn't go for the Robust - it's expensive for what it is, takes small batteries that won't last very long and doesn't regulate well at the end of the battery charge.

The Vamo is what I'd recommend, no documented issues as such and able to accept 18350 or 18650 batteries.
It has an accurate output that is maintained as the battery drains and is also variable wattage - it's a good low priced device.

Not to be dickish but the vamo isnt what he said he was looking for:

It would be nice to get 2 batteries and a charger.

I'm thinking something smaller about a Kgo/Ego size would probably work best since I have a flashlight holder that holds my current KGO for work. Battery needs to last an 8+ hour work day. It needs to be a manual fire (I think most PVs in this area are?). Battery needs to be sealed.

Thanks.

For what he wants(size wise) and wants to spend the rider robust is about what he is going to get. The vamo is larger than he wants(but better by far) But based off of what he said he wants and wants to spend I recomend the Rider Robust. The ONLY reason Id recomend it is owing to what he wanted. A full kit(2 batterys, charger, variable voltage, 40(ish) bucks) in his price range. Its also his(?) first VV mod the vamo may just be more than he wants comming from a kgo/ego battery. KISS man KISS.