how so?what dya havta do to keep em working?the one i saw was alot more affordable than that....are they huuuge and ridiculous?
3.7 versus 5+ mods
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how so?what dya havta do to keep em working?the one i saw was alot more affordable than that....are they huuuge and ridiculous?
xhaler on classifieds right now with extra's...85.00 if you decided on that one yet. JFYI
I always pull out my 3.7s and try again to see if I can get out of it what I thought I use to, but I just cant get satisfied. Too bad,, lol
I always run back to my 5 and 6v's. Its the only way I can get a good hit and satisfaction. Maybe it's just me, but for the world of me I can't see how I ever did 3.7.
I always run back to my 5 and 6v's. Its the only way I can get a good hit and satisfaction. Maybe it's just me, but for the world of me I can't see how I ever did 3.7.
I hope to get down to 2 models. I have a chuck on order for HV vaping, but I also have my eGo (which will probably replace my JS). I will use the eGo when I need something more discreet. My wife has no interest in HV vaping so I have a Juice Box on order for her so she an avoid the topping off issue......
To answer the OP, I've been vaping since June.
I've tried 3.7v, 5V and 6V devices.
I now have only 1 working 5V. device.
( one blew out the dropping resistor(GLV) and the other one(Copper)did only 6V which burned the s**t out of my mouth and tasted bad)
My everyday is a Mark2 screwdriver @3.7 Volts.
I have found that IF I keep it cleaned properly
i.e.
-blow out atomizer by mouth if gurgling
-do a 15 sec burn prn daily
-change cart stuffing (blue foam) every 2-3 days
-change out atomizer at about 2 weeks
the SD performs VERY closely (a bit less vapor and more TH) to the 5 V. device (ZMoshi). 901 lowbridge is used in both.
Voltage measured on:
SD 4.2 V
ZMoshi 4.9v - both with fresh charge
Batts for SD are excellent and hold for about 2 days. Have to change the 5V. daily and burns thru more batts.
Iv'e definitly had more attys blow at 5-6 volts and am reluctant to pursue the higher voltage mods as current atomizers were made for 3.7 v. and perform just fine there when treated right. HV seems unnecessary to me at this point.
I've tried 3.7v, 5V and 6V devices.
I now have only 1 working 5V. device.
( one blew out the dropping resistor(GLV) and the other one(Copper)did only 6V which burned the s**t out of my mouth and tasted bad)My everyday is a Mark2 screwdriver @3.7 Volts.
I have found that IF I keep it cleaned properly
i.e.
-blow out atomizer by mouth if gurgling
-do a 15 sec burn prn daily
-change cart stuffing (blue foam) every 2-3 days
-change out atomizer at about 2 weeks
the SD performs VERY closely (a bit less vapor and more TH) to the 5 V. device (ZMoshi). 901 lowbridge is used in both.
Voltage measured on:
SD 4.2 V
ZMoshi 4.9v - both with fresh charge
Batts for SD are excellent and hold for about 2 days. Have to change the 5V. daily and burns thru more batts.
Iv'e definitly had more attys blow at 5-6 volts
and am reluctant to pursue the higher voltage mods as current atomizers were made for 3.7 v. and perform just fine there when treated right. HV seems unnecessary to me at this point.
Actually, the Iolite is something quite different: It is high temperature solid material vaporizer. They can vaporize whole tobacco for a tar-free smoke, but usually they are used to vaporize a different material if you follow my meaning.
You asked Turco why he was considering a Chuck when he already had an Xhaler--I'm also considering a Chuck (but it's less appealing to me since I got my Xhaler) for aesthetic purposes and I thought I would have a problem with the button placement on the Xhaler. I went with the Xhaler first because I didn't want to wait for a Chuck to be built, and with my Xhaler I ordered it on a Friday and was vaping on it the following Monday. (and I live almost as far away from New Jersey as you do.) You mentioned being impatient, so I'm just sayin...
hi all,
loaaaadsa advice since i last stopped in....i have since thought again on the iolite...haha just threw it out there as i saw one that looked kinda cool...
it looks like i might be getting a used protege for a good price so if i get that i can afford to get a big chuck for my other half for valentines (with a gonzo pic on it!!!) and try that out....
if protege falls through i will get the chuck for my other half and try his at both voltages to decide what i prefer....protege is so sweet it would be too good to pass up....anyone ever bought through classifieds...is it a safe enough place to buy???
loaaaadsa advice since i last stopped in....i have since thought again on the iolite...haha just threw it out there as i saw one that looked kinda cool...
it looks like i might be getting a used protege for a good price so if i get that i can afford to get a big chuck for my other half for valentines (with a gonzo pic on it!!!) and try that out....
if protege falls through i will get the chuck for my other half and try his at both voltages to decide what i prefer....protege is so sweet it would be too good to pass up....anyone ever bought through classifieds...is it a safe enough place to buy???
Cass, do keep in mind that the Protege at 5V will not do 3.7V. It acheives 5V with a resistor in the switch that can't be disabled.
Any Chuckleheads willing to tell me the voltage under load with a 510? How long does it normally take before a Chuck order is shipped?
Any Chuckleheads willing to tell me the voltage under load with a 510? How long does it normally take before a Chuck order is shipped?
hold on a sec i thought the protege was 3.7v?
does that mean by changing the swictch i can go from 5v to 3.7?
a bit confused....how hard is switch alteration?
does that mean by changing the swictch i can go from 5v to 3.7?
a bit confused....how hard is switch alteration?
you are right cass the protege is 3.7v now if you get the usb extension you can use the 5v supplied to it... now keep in mind that is unloaded voltage meaning you lose some voltage while vaping(of course that goes with "all" devices)
and no changing the switch won't do that for the protege.
Ah, sorry! It's all one FAQ and it talks about both the Prodigy & Protege and immediately goes into 5V vaping.
Didnt read the entire thread (too early), but if youre looking for something "cute" or "pretty" you could try the ego from Janty. Looks pretty small for the 600 mah battery. Looks like it would be a good travel pv for like going out or whatever. Dont have one but I thought about picking it up for when I go boozing with the guys.
Ok I just have to jump in with my 2 cents..
Some things to keep in mind: HV vaping is definitely a better hit (for me), but there's always a trade off. Going to 5V or 6V, you will not get the batt life of a 3.7V mod. So if you want to get 2+ days on a battery 3.7 is the only way to go.
The other thing to consider with 6V, is juice consumption. Whether you are dripping, or using a cart mod. You will greatly increase the frequency that you have to drip/top-off at higher voltages.
If you are unsure and have not tried HV vaping yet I would recommend getting a mod that will do both 3.7 and 5/6V. Then if you find you don't like the HV you can go back to 3.7 and reap the benefits of having a high capacity, long lasting battery.
Also, you need to know that all 3.7V vaping is not equal. ANY 3.7V BB mod is going to perform better than your stock 3.7 batteries. So I would suggest not even trying HV (5/6V) until you've experienced the step up in performance of a BB 3.7V mod. You may find that 3.7 BB vaping is plenty for you. Just another reason to look at mods that will do both.
You had also asked about atty compatibility. These days there are adapters available to go from any model batt thread to any model atty, so you shouldn't have any trouble trying different attys with any mod you get. Example, if you start with 510 threads, you can go to 5 different atty/carto models with only two adapters. (I can vape 510, 901, 808, GC, and 801 on my chuck with the two adapters Jeff sells).
Side note... lobro1...two weeks per atty!?!? damn, how about sending me all your 2week old attys I'm blowing plumes with an atty right now that's been in service for over 3 months.
Some things to keep in mind: HV vaping is definitely a better hit (for me), but there's always a trade off. Going to 5V or 6V, you will not get the batt life of a 3.7V mod. So if you want to get 2+ days on a battery 3.7 is the only way to go.
The other thing to consider with 6V, is juice consumption. Whether you are dripping, or using a cart mod. You will greatly increase the frequency that you have to drip/top-off at higher voltages.
If you are unsure and have not tried HV vaping yet I would recommend getting a mod that will do both 3.7 and 5/6V. Then if you find you don't like the HV you can go back to 3.7 and reap the benefits of having a high capacity, long lasting battery.
Also, you need to know that all 3.7V vaping is not equal. ANY 3.7V BB mod is going to perform better than your stock 3.7 batteries. So I would suggest not even trying HV (5/6V) until you've experienced the step up in performance of a BB 3.7V mod. You may find that 3.7 BB vaping is plenty for you. Just another reason to look at mods that will do both.
You had also asked about atty compatibility. These days there are adapters available to go from any model batt thread to any model atty, so you shouldn't have any trouble trying different attys with any mod you get. Example, if you start with 510 threads, you can go to 5 different atty/carto models with only two adapters. (I can vape 510, 901, 808, GC, and 801 on my chuck with the two adapters Jeff sells).
Side note... lobro1...two weeks per atty!?!? damn, how about sending me all your 2week old attys
I'm blowing plumes with an atty right now that's been in service for over 3 months.
hi highping,
from your and others advice i think the 3.7 is for me....
i am more interested in flavour,size,battery life and pretttyyyyness for the moment...as 3.7 will be a step up i think its right for me...i just cant see myself dripping that often(even nw i prefer carts to driping) and would like the length of battery life that the 3.7 can give without compromising flavor...
i really think for the medium term future i will be happy with a 3.7 based on what y'all have said(but may still get one that can do both) after all im only 4 weeks into vaping...baby steps n all
looking every day for the perfect mod...hoping the protege is still unsold so i can try it but if not theres one out there 4 me somehwere...
now...back to putting up wardrobes....(hands sore from SD if only i had an ecig one i wouldnt mind so much....puff....and screw....puff...and screw!!!)
from your and others advice i think the 3.7 is for me....
i am more interested in flavour,size,battery life and pretttyyyyness for the moment...as 3.7 will be a step up i think its right for me...i just cant see myself dripping that often(even nw i prefer carts to driping) and would like the length of battery life that the 3.7 can give without compromising flavor...
i really think for the medium term future i will be happy with a 3.7 based on what y'all have said(but may still get one that can do both) after all im only 4 weeks into vaping...baby steps n all
looking every day for the perfect mod...hoping the protege is still unsold so i can try it but if not theres one out there 4 me somehwere...
now...back to putting up wardrobes....(hands sore from SD if only i had an ecig one i wouldnt mind so much....puff....and screw....puff...and screw!!!)
The biggest problem with the higher volt mods is the size. I prefer 5v, but 6v is nice as well. When I am out and about, I take along my 3.7v, mainly because it's light, discreet, and gets the job done. They all bring out different flavors which is nice too.
My standard setup is 3.7v JS for out and about, 5V home-made USB passthrough running through a 2A AC->USB converter (this one gets the most use), and a Chuck for 6V+.
If I take an extended road trip or will be out and about for a while, I can toss in an 18650 battery into the Chuck to get 3.7v vaping for a couple of days between swapping batteries. The downside is it's heavy and bulky, but them's the breaks for HV or long battery life!
My standard setup is 3.7v JS for out and about, 5V home-made USB passthrough running through a 2A AC->USB converter (this one gets the most use), and a Chuck for 6V+.
If I take an extended road trip or will be out and about for a while, I can toss in an 18650 battery into the Chuck to get 3.7v vaping for a couple of days between swapping batteries. The downside is it's heavy and bulky, but them's the breaks for HV or long battery life!
Not to add any more confusion to things, but if you like the silver look, and a small size that can do 3.7 or 6v. you could look at Shreck's Nautilus. It has a smaller diameter than a little chuck, is about a 1/4" longer, and is made of aluminum. Making it much lighter. The only drawback is that it takes unprotected cr2's for 6v, which isn't a problem for me.
In my experience, the attys still FUNCTION after 2 weeks but not well..
Flavor drops off, draw gets harder and an unpleasant metellic taste starts to become more pronounced - its just not as much fun anymore..
Took this advice from Trog (RIP on this forum) manufacturer of the SD and never looked back.
I've saved the old atties - have yet to be desperate enough to try them again.
"Just because you CAN do something doesn't mean you SHOULD"
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