are vamos a good starting point

[ilych]

I have a vision spinner right now, and APVs are starting to catch my eye.
I want to get into rebuildable atomizers, and whatnot so something with a built in Ω reader sounds really cool.
Would a vamo v5 be a good thing to get started on in the world of APVs?

 

[lvm111]

Absolutely. Very economical, very cool IMO. I still like my V3, hisses and pops and everything. Just received some JWraps for it.

Started out on ego c's. The Vamo was my first APV. You never forget your first!

best regards, larry mac

 

[ilych]

That reply alone makes me want to just pick one up..
do you guys have any advice on the safest batteries/chargers? All the tales of explosions have me a big sketched out..

fairygifts has "Panasonic NCR18650B Rechargeable 3400mAh 3.7V Battery "
3400 mAh sounds amazing, but I don't know much about batteries so I wanted some more advice on that

 

[ShariR]

Check out Baditudes blogs. He has one on batteries. There is a Forum area about battery safety. Read those before you buy batteries and chargers.

The Vamo is a good starting apv. I personally prefer the MVP2. I love mine.

Go and read the sub forum for the Vamo. You should get all the info you need on it.

 

[Denrock316]

I've got 2 V5s love them both. I use an IGO-L from time to time on them too so I'd say yes to using RDAs on them for sure. RTDVapor has some of the best batteries and chargers you can get. I think the Vamo is about perfect as a first APV it's relatively cheap and has lots of features (VV/VW ohm checker battery level etc..) but still pretty simple to use.

 

[cocacola31173]

I have the V2 and the V3 Love them! Im not interested in the one button design. I like not have to scroll thru a menu everytime I want to change something. With the vamo the right button controls your voltage and when you hold it down let you check your ohms. The left button when you hold it down lets you see how much battery life you got left. Simple and thats how I like it!

 

[Coastal Cowboy]

The NCR18650B's are fine for use in the Vamo, but they are not high drain, so their use is limited to regulated mods (like the Vamo and Zmax) but not they are suitable for unregulated mechanical mods. Their max current is ~7.0A, based on a C rating of 2.0 and the nominal capacity of 3400mAh.

A better option is the Panasonic CGR18650CH battery. Those have lower capacity, but a higher drain tolerance (10.0A) and a safer hybrid chemistry and construction than even the IMR's.

Edit to add: Beware of buying batteries from Chinese websites. While they may be just fine and be authentic, the integrity of the supply chain is critical to getting authentic cells. Counterfeits are everywhere. Also, Hong Kong post decided to get .... about loose Lithium batteries and it can take a month or more for your order to be delivered.

You will pay a few dollars more by buying stateside, but if you buy from RTD, LightHound and Elite VaporWorks, you are getting the real deal and your order will be in your hands inside of a week (all Li-Ion loose cells must be shipped via ground).

 

[Ronald3638]

i have a V2 version and a SID and I won't part with either. The Vamo is a little more versatile since you can use it in the 18350 to 18650 mode.

 

[SupplyDaddy]

Just keep these couple of facts in mind:
Vamo + protected Batteries = NoGo (built in protection conflict)
Vamo + Low Ohm devices = NoGo (Lower than 1.3 or 1.1 ohms (sometimes there is a wider variance) and the Vamo will not fire)

 

[ilych]

Does anyone have any opinion on the NiteCore IntelliCharger i2

The NCR18650B's are fine for use in the Vamo, but they are not high drain, so their use is limited to regulated mods (like the Vamo and Zmax) but not they are suitable for unregulated mechanical mods. Their max current is ~7.0A, based on a C rating of 2.0 and the nominal capacity of 3400mAh.

A better option is the Panasonic CGR18650CH battery. Those have lower capacity, but a higher drain tolerance (10.0A) and a safer hybrid chemistry and construction than even the IMR's.

Edit to add: Beware of buying batteries from Chinese websites. While they may be just fine and be authentic, the integrity of the supply chain is critical to getting authentic cells. Counterfeits are everywhere. Also, Hong Kong post decided to get .... about loose Lithium batteries and it can take a month or more for your order to be delivered.

You will pay a few dollars more by buying stateside, but if you buy from RTD, LightHound and Elite VaporWorks, you are getting the real deal and your order will be in your hands inside of a week (all Li-Ion loose cells must be shipped via ground).

Yeah I did some more research, and the fear of a knock off battery has put me off of getting them from the same place as I will get the vamo. Those other batteries look good too. They are still twice the capacity of my current device.

Just keep these couple of facts in mind:
Vamo + protected Batteries = NoGo (built in protection conflict)
Vamo + Low Ohm devices = NoGo (Lower than 1.3 or 1.1 ohms (sometimes there is a wider variance) and the Vamo will not fire)

I'm not big on Low Ohm vaping any way, and I'll remember to get unprotected batteries.

 

[vernhall]

The vamo is a great APV that does everything you could want and does it for a reasonable price! I would say go for it!

 

[e-pipeman]

Yes.

10 characters.

 

[WarHawk-AVG]

Does anyone have any opinion on the NiteCore IntelliCharger i2



Yeah I did some more research, and the fear of a knock off battery has put me off of getting them from the same place as I will get the vamo. Those other batteries look good too. They are still twice the capacity of my current device.



I'm not big on Low Ohm vaping any way, and I'll remember to get unprotected batteries.

I have a Vamo V3 (with review), rock the below batteries, use a Nitecore i4 and successfully left the "pack at home" almost 3 months and counting!
It is the quintessential "budget" rig...there are more higher priced rigs out there, but the Vamo does EVERYTHING the more expensive rigs do well minus the MVP2 USB bypass and the portable power pack function
Batteries : Efest IMR 18650 Flat Top (I have 2 of these, can vape for 2x days straight, but I rotate them out every day, not draining Li Ion batteries all the way down extends the recharge cycle life ALOT!)
How to Prolong Lithium-based Batteries - Battery University

P.S. Battery Basics for Mods. IMR or Protected? By: Baditude
This is the writeup from our very own forum battery super God! The guy KNOWS his stuff...

 

[TampaToker69]

Does anyone have any opinion on the NiteCore IntelliCharger i2



Yeah I did some more research, and the fear of a knock off battery has put me off of getting them from the same place as I will get the vamo. Those other batteries look good too. They are still twice the capacity of my current device.



I'm not big on Low Ohm vaping any way, and I'll remember to get unprotected batteries.

I have the Nitecore i2 charger and love it! Great charger, very safe.

 

[ilych]

So does this look like a good setup to you guys?

For safeties sake, and to avoid the new problems with battery shipping from hong kong, I'm going to get batteries from RTD vapor.
However, I still want to get the charger and Vamo from fasttech. Is that a good idea?

 

[Trayce]

I hate to be a party pooper and the i2 charger is a fine choice and used by many, however I'd recommend the XTAR-VP1 as it has some very nice features missing from the i2. It has a built-in volt meter and LCD readout, so you can always see the battery state. Also has an adjustable charge rate ... press a button to switch between 250ma, 500ma and 1amp. (It's better to use the lowest setting if you aren't in a hurry. Charges the battery slower, but extends its life.) This charger is very good for people new to buying separate batts because it takes all the guess work out of everything, and eliminates a separate volt meter. Also comes with a car adapter!

I got mine here Xtar VP1 Digital Charger (digital display) for $45 after the applied coupon code of FB10 which takes 10% off the sticker. Free shipping and the website owner is law enforcement and super nice and ships FAST. If you can swing the extra bucks for a superior charger, I'd highly recommend it.

 

[e-pipeman]

+1 on Xtar chargers. I have the WP6 II - I swear by it.

 

[RaceGun59]

I love my Vamo V3. It has been my daily vape devise of choice for several weeks now. It was a gift from the wife and she was worried I'd trash it up carrying it all day. I tossed the charger that came with it and got a i4 charger. I have 3 matched pairs of 18350 batteries that I rotate between. I run them in stacked configuration and get a day or day and half out of a pair. I usually run between 4.2 to 4.6 V depending on the juice. I'll vape between 3-4.5 ml of juice in that time.

 

[WarHawk-AVG]

I love my Vamo V3. It has been my daily vape devise of choice for several weeks now. It was a gift from the wife and she was worried I'd trash it up carrying it all day. I tossed the charger that came with it and got a i4 charger. I have 3 matched pairs of 18350 batteries that I rotate between. I run them in stacked configuration and get a day or day and half out of a pair. I usually run between 4.2 to 4.6 V depending on the juice. I'll vape between 3-4.5 ml of juice in that time.

I run in VW mode..6-7 watts...6.5 to be exact!

I have done the unthinkable and ordered a MVP2...should be here soon, but I will not forsake my first love the Vamo V3

 

[e-pipeman]

I run in VW mode..6-7 watts...6.5 to be exact!

I have done the unthinkable and ordered a MVP2...should be here soon, but I will not forsake my first love the Vamo V3

That's not unthinkable - I've also thought this way. I love my Vamos but have also ordered an MVP2 . We'll have to swap notes on how they compare.