CHEAPEST WAY TO EXPERINCE 5v 510
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5V passthrough can be had for $10-14. If you're going to use it a lot, I would recommend getting the adapter to use a wall outlet, another $12-15. Or you can try a LR atomizer or cartomizer; not quite the same but would be close and the absolute cheapest.
Does the ego use a standard 510 Atty. And what about the Riva what is that. Who has the best deal on the passthrough?
I have a 5v passthrough and a true 5v PV (GLV2) and I can tell you the passthrough is still lacking compared to the GLV2. You can get a 5v boxmod w/ batteries and a charger for about $60 with shipping. Check them out at Box Mods
OP appears to be looking for a way to try it inexpensively before deciding whether to invest in 5v equipment.
EDIT: In another post he appears to know that he wants 5V so Red's advice would seem to be spot on.
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There are plans in the modder's forum for a 5v box mod... I think parts for just one run about 10 or 15 bucks over at madvapes.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/7156383@N04/5027736012/
This is mine from the back with the cover off. The two batteries are the little 3.7v ones that come with standard 510 passthroughs; I have since gotten some 600mah 10440's from dealextreme, 8 for $20. Heh, the batteries and charger cost more than the mod parts.
I've also got a length of copper I can put in one of the two battery slots if I want to run it at 3.7 volts. I love this little thing.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/7156383@N04/5027736012/
This is mine from the back with the cover off. The two batteries are the little 3.7v ones that come with standard 510 passthroughs; I have since gotten some 600mah 10440's from dealextreme, 8 for $20. Heh, the batteries and charger cost more than the mod parts.
I've also got a length of copper I can put in one of the two battery slots if I want to run it at 3.7 volts. I love this little thing.
i'd go with a 5v PT and wall adapter from madvapes. then if you like 5v a box mod would be cheapest. a few people on here make them including myself
I believe the cheapest you will find is MadVapes 5 Volt 510 Manual USB Passthrough and 2 amp AC to USB Adapter, ideal for Passthroughs Together that is $26.50 plus shipping. I just added them to the cart to get a total with first class shipping and it came to $29.49. I have this combo of pass-through and wall plug myself and I like it. Now maybe as said above it isn't a true 5 volts I don't know but it is definitely a very noticeable difference from a standard 510, and I think it is a good way to test the waters of higher voltage.
thanks guys I found out I live 45 mins from Jason who owns and runs electronicstix. So i ran down there and picked up a 5v PT and the car adapter(5v 2A). It is insanely better than standard 510. However when I walked into his house he was vaping on an eGO w/LR ( blowing huge plumes of vapor btw) and he let me give it a try. OMG that is the way to go he said he gets up to 10 hrs of hard vaping. I have got to have an ego now. I have been shopping them pretty hard and still have not been able to find "the best deal". I am also considering the Riva too. Any thoughts?
Even with the biguns (I use a 900 mAh 808 myself), the car PT setup is super, sure you'll get a lot of use out of it 
If you have a true 3.7v device, I'd suggest trying an LR atty first. The difference between that configuration and a 5v device with a regular atty is negligible.
High voltage vaping is a misleading term. The combination of the voltage and the resistance of the atomizer determine the wattage being used. The formula to calculate wattage is Voltage squared / Resistance. A 3.7v device with a 1.5 ohm LR atty runs at 9.1 watts. A 5v device with a 2.5 ohm atty runs at 10 watts.
Yes, the ego and the riva both use 510 attys, though neither are 5v devices.
High voltage vaping is a misleading term. The combination of the voltage and the resistance of the atomizer determine the wattage being used. The formula to calculate wattage is Voltage squared / Resistance. A 3.7v device with a 1.5 ohm LR atty runs at 9.1 watts. A 5v device with a 2.5 ohm atty runs at 10 watts.
Yes, the ego and the riva both use 510 attys, though neither are 5v devices.
That is how I fly. LR atty's, a drip tip and my trusty eGo. For the long hauls I break out the 900 mah batts and kick back in the lazy boy
Between the two, the Riva is a better deal. 100% compatible, longer battery life, and usually cheaper. I'd suggest going for a true 3.7v device though. eGos and Rivas are 3.2v. The extra half volt makes a big difference (with an LR atty 3.2v only puts out 6.8 watts).
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