Best Bang for $40?
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Gee; maybe you should go on a forum somewhere and tell them about it!
I got to agree with MVP best $40 buy. You can put a MVP side by side with a provari and there's little or no difference (just saved $160).
I did--and I have to agree; the vape quality is comparable.
That said, my MVP2 will have to be replaced when the internal battery dies. My Provari will probably outlive me.
Could the MVP still work as pass through when the battery stops holding a charge?
I haven't been able to get an answer to that question from anybody who's had one; I think most people don't even think of or case to getting use of it as a passthrough they just get another one.
but in theory even if it only holds 100mah of charge you're going to get passthrough usage out of it; it's a 2600mah battery; I guess once it gets down to 300mah people toss them and get something else;
I just ordered a MVP2 this morning,was looking for something I could take fly fishing,they are highly recommended here.
Really???!!! Please show me a single VAMO that outlasts the batteries you put into it. They are infamous for their threads stripping out in 9 to 12 months.
An MVP's battery will last at least 1.5 years. There are MVP 1's out there that are still firing fine. Please show me a 1.5 year old VAMO still going strong.......Oh yeah, they're pretty hard to find..... Not to mention that you'll grow grey hairs awaiting fasttech.
For me the MVP is the best bang for you buck period. The components they use are built to last the life of the batteries inside. Once they die, you replace the entire platform.
If you want to actually use a tube mod, you have to make sure to buy one that is built to outlast the batteries you buy for it.
For "inexpensive" mods, I prefer non replaceable batteries because when they die, then I just replace the whole thing and get a brand new set of parts. I hate mods that "pose" as durable because they are encased in stainless or some other durable material, only to find that the 510 post is made of cheap garbage, or the fire button is cheap garbage, or the mounting method is simply cheap glue. Those mod's give the perception of being durable when in fact they are no more durable than the ones with non replaceable batteries.
When I settled on a tube mod, I wanted to make sure my mod lasted longer than my batteries and that made a short list.
Only three mods did I see had a 1 year warranty.
- ProVari by ProVape.
- LavaTube by Volcano
- Spire by Beyond Vape
Of these three, the ProVari was far more expensive but had the best track record. The Lavatube was aluminum and had a lower amperage rating, the Spire was a fancy Sigelei, and I'm not convinced that the button on that unit is up to the task of over a year. Only the ProVari's were the ones that had records of 3 and 4 year survivability.
Now I'm not saying get a ProVari..... I only suggest ProVari's for people who are committed to making vaping a long term habit. If you are new or on the fence, I suggest MVP's. By the time your MVP's die, you should be in a position to upgrade, stay where you are, or quit vaping all together.
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No, it's not a true passthrough. You can vape while the battery is charging, but the battery needs to have enough charge left in it to work as a PT.
I agree with the MVP2. I have 4 of them. I bought a VTR because of the replaceable batteries but even using a 3400 in it, it does not outlast the MVP2. I run everything on the MVP. iClear30s, iClear X.I, Aerotank, Kayfun, Taifun, Prometheus, Ithaka, you name it and it runs well on the MVP. Only limit is if you want to go over 11 watts. I run everything between 9 and 10.
Katya is technically right. However, it would take so long for the internal battery to degrade to the point that it could not hold a charge equal to a single 10 second draw, it's a non issue.
LiIon batteries just don't magically stop working after 300 charges. They typically lose 30 to 40 percent of their capacity and are considered....end of life since their capacity is measurably reduced. However, even at 50 percent degregation of capacity the MVP still would hold 1300mah.
I have a GPS that I have owned for over 4 years. I leave plugged in all the time, it can barely hold enough charge to last 2 hours now on it's own battery, but it still operates fine when plugged in. It is running in "passthrough" mode as well.
I imagine an MVP2 would be able to last well over 5 years and still be able to be used as a passthrough, if all the other components stayed functional (like the fire button or the threads....)
And while the device is well built, I doubt it was designed for a 5 year life span. So while technically you could get to the point that the battery would degrade to the point that it could not hold a single "drag", you are more likely to have another type of failure which will take out the device before then.
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Come on give me a break i had my ss vamo way over a year now and never had no problems with the 510 stripping out and there are a lot more ppl who would agree with me.
Here's one...
It's the oldest mod in the group. IIRC, it's almost two. I've got another, almost as old, in the other room. Oh and all the devices in that group, including the Kayfuns and Nimbus, together cost less than a single 18650 capable. Provari. As far as battery service goes; I prefer to use my mods wherever I want, whenever I want. When one of my batteries needs to be recharged, it comes out and a fresh one goes in its place. I don't need to connect it to a charger and wait around until it's good-to-go. That being said; the MVP looks like a fine device in its category. Depending on your needs you probably wouldn't go wrong with either.
You don't have to wait for an MVP2--you can vape it while it's charging.
Just sayin'.
It's really personal preference. I own devices with replaceable batteries also and I like them. But I don't like lugging extra batteries in my purse, so I usually use them at home. When I'm out and about, I like my MVP2--2,600 mAh is good for at least two days of non-stop vaping.
Nice collection, BTW!
I got the MVP 2 last week and couldn't be happier with it! I binge vape like crazy on it and it works like a champ. I can't imagine how long it would take me to run it dead, I vape like crazy and the batter barely drops on the display. I charge it every couple days regardless as I was thinking that when it starts to lose it's charge it would go quickly? My question is do I need to be running the battery down low before recharging it?
No, you're doing the right thing--topping off every other day is the best thing you can do to prolong the life of your battery and to keep it happy.
Oh, and congratulations!
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