Automatic vs Manual Batteries

[khalidmna]

Hi all,

I've been using an MVP 2.0, which I'm happy with, but I've just received an automatic battery with a Kanger mini pro 3. I like the convenience of just picking it up and vaping, especially when watching TV. I feel like I'm getting the same nicotine hit, so am I better off sticking to automatic batteries or, being a noob, am I just unable to tell the difference between vape quality yet?

Thank you

 

[runamok]

Is the "auto" batt one that you draw on and it lights itself? I got a spinner 2 and I have to push the button. Hard to find that button sometimes. Maybe that's why it's named spinner, you have to spin it around to find the button, LOL.

 

[khalidmna]

Yes, it lights up on the end when you draw on it, but it's not one of those cheap and nasty cigalikes. IThe battery is quite decent at 1300mah. I bought it off ebay:

Hakstars 1300 mah Buttonless Automatic eGo Starter Kit + Kanger Atomiser | eBay

 

[skoony]

just remember auto switches are a little more touchy than their
manual counter parts.pay close attention to cleaning.
regards
mike

 

[DavidOck]

As Skoony says, be very careful about juice getting down into the switch area of the auto. The switch is there, and it's a tiny air-actuated device. Dried juice will destroy it.

As long as the coil's resistance is "right" for the power level you want, they can yield a fine vape. But I've never seen an adjustable auto, so if you need more or less power for a particular coil or flavor, you have no way to adjust the vape to your tastes.

 

[djsvapour]

Each to their own, if it suits you, then fine. It will have no effect on your vaping as long as the switch works. They are notorious for failing.

 

[khalidmna]

Actually, after vaping for a while today I now much prefer the MVP. I thought being able to vape without pressing a button would make it more similar to smoking an analog, but now I'm missing the control. Plus, I like the three click MVP on and off feature, especially as there are children in the house.

 

[djsvapour]

I guess you've got to try things out.

 

[edyle]

Back when I used to use automatic batteries, I remember a couple times seeing my autobat glow by itself;
sometimes just the breeze can get it going; especially if the battery is a few weeks old.

 

[sisu]

I have regular and variable voltage automatic batteries. They have never gone off accidentally. The only disadvantage I have found is adapters cannot be used because they cut off the airflow that is used to activate the battery. Some of the newer ones are almost sealed. There is a small hole to allow air movement that could allow juice to travel to the inside. At times there have been leaks that have left quite a bit of juice on and around the 510 pin. No harm done.

Just an example. I do not own the Smoktek brand.
SmokTek Automatic Twist Variable Voltage 900mAh eGo Battery-No Buttons to Push! | SmokTek.com

 

[roosterado]

I started with Auto batteries it was a revelation to me when I ordered a spare battery the same type only manual more kick to the manual all else being the same.