After the longest day of waiting ever, It is here!

[NinjaGriff]

I wasn't able to get the starter kit from volcano due to them being out of batteries. So what i did was order the device itself, and then from MadVapes i ordered a pair of 18650 2400 mah flat top protected batteries.

I probably should have done more research beause with these batteries the battery cap will not screw all the way down, But they do in fact work and work well, there is no rattling in the battery tube and it worked right out of the box.

I'm not sure if it's because i'm pushing the button in with a slight sideways cant or what but i feel like the button sticks a half second before it pops out. It doesn't stay on though, as soon as i release the pressure it shuts off then clicks out. I'll try and remember to push straight in. Neither of these issues bother me enough to not want this.


As my first VV device i must say that I absolutely love this. I'm vaping on 2.4-2.6 ohm ultimate CE2s, just normal ce2s with an extruded plastic tube that is more flexible than the ce2 clearos.

I love love love this thing. Why oh why didn't i get this sooner. I can't hardly type this for having a lavatube glued to my hands...I am now the supremely satisified owner of a LavaTube!!


NinjaGriff

 

[araczynski]

shut up, you're making me want to get one too

 

[zoiDman]

Very Glad you like your LT.

A VVPV and CE2's is a Great Combo. Nice to be able to Bump the Voltage Up, or Down, to find the Sweet Spot.

 

[NinjaGriff]

I keep switching between my two active ce2 and my ol 510 atty lol. This thing is fabulous

 

[NinjaGriff]

Ow. Something hot just popped through my drip tip and burned my tongue...thats new

 

[Moofaso]

I would not be using those protected batteries on the LT. That's why your cap wont screw all the way down. The LT has built in protection, you want to use some nice Aw IMR's. They are hard to come by right now as they are phasing in the newer 2000 mAh in place of the 1600's, but the new ones should be avail sometime this week. Enjoy your new toy!

 

[NinjaGriff]

Will it hurt the lavatube to use these batteries? I'd hate to not be able to use my new toy why I wait on a another package

 

[zoiDman]

Will it hurt the lavatube to use these batteries? I'd hate to not be able to use my new toy why I wait on a another package

What voltages are you using?

Non-IMR batteries arn't going to be a Huge benifit if your vaping at Voltages less that 4.4 volts or so.

 

[NinjaGriff]

I'm using between 4.2 and 4.5. I have high strength nicotine liquid and its kinda harsh above that

 

[Moofaso]

you're going to want high drain imr batteries to get the most out of your lavatube. Vapor Kings has some:

AW Orange 18650 3.7v 1600 mAh LiMN rechargeable battery

provape has the 2000 mAh on preorder, ETA is the 13th

 

[NinjaGriff]

Thanks will I need another charger for them?

 

[Moofaso]

if you have something like the tr-001 you will be fine

 

[NinjaGriff]

AG-126 Lithium Ion Battery Charger

This is the charger I have...I don't know if that is like the one you mentioned or not.

 

[zoiDman]

I'm using between 4.2 and 4.5. I have high strength nicotine liquid and its kinda harsh above that

Your going to be fine at those Voltages with just about Any Battery.

Where IMR do a Better job is when the Difference of the Battery Voltage and the Output Voltage is Large.

At least this is what I have heard from a few Battery Guru's.

 

[Moofaso]

ubetcha, that will work fine

 

[zoiDman]

AG-126 Lithium Ion Battery Charger

This is the charger I have...I don't know if that is like the one you mentioned or not.

It says it will Charge Ni-MH Batteries which I believe AW IMR batteries are. So it doesn't sound like you need a New Charger if you decide to buy some AW IMR Batteries.

 

[NinjaGriff]

Awesome, Well, lesson learned. I'll order the new batteries when i get home.

Can't thank you enough for the quick replies and the education!

Thanks,
NinjaGriff

 

[Moofaso]

I dunno Zoid, I would consider pushing 4.5 out of 3.7 a large enough gap to warrant high drain, but I am no expert. In any event, who is to say he won't want to play in a higher arena than 4.5 tomorrow, I like to have my options open and run my devices in the most efficient manner.

Your going to be fine at those Voltages with just about Any Battery.

Where IMR do a Better job is when the Difference of the Battery Voltage and the Output Voltage is Large.

At least this is what I have heard from a few Battery Guru's.

 

[zoiDman]

I dunno Zoid, I would consider pushing 4.5 out of 3.7 a large enough gap to warrant high drain, but I am no expert. In any event, who is to say he won't want to play in a higher arena than 4.5 tomorrow, I like to have my options open and run my devices in the most efficient manner.

I can agree with keeping Options Open for down the road. And using AW IMR is Never a Bad Call.

I just didn't want to give the OP the Impression that He/She had to Rush Out and buy another Battery or Two right now.

Even if the OP vaped at 6 volts, as I understand it, it wouldn't hurt the VVPV, only put more strain on the Batteries. And the OP Allready has Batteries so it's not like the OP would be Out Anything.

But I'm not an Expert either.

 

[NinjaGriff]

Well, if nothing else now i can try the following excuse on my wife, " But babe, I already have these batteries and charger i should get a mod that is made for them! "

Hah, fat chance.

As long as i'm not in danger of hurting the lavatube, I'm still going to use these batteries, but i will be ordering a pair of the right batteries tonight. I too would like to have the option to explore higher voltages, especially since i have some 3.0 ohm cartos and a tank coming in the mail in the next week. I also want to run my lavatube in the most efficient setup possible.

But still, i value the quick input a lot and thanks again for all the replies.