Does Riva Special Edition meter at 4.2?

[Pamdane]

Has anyone actually metered one to verify this rumor I've been hearing?
I'm looking for the facts.
I have the standard Riva at 3.7 and am very happy with it. But I just gotta know

 

[mohawkx]

Many people have metered the Riva SE 750 at 4.2 volts coming off the charger. That's why the Riva SE was 5.00 more at Lib/Fli than the same setup called the Riva Basic starter kit for 29.95. It is now an accepted belief that all rivas coming from the manufacturer are 4.2/3.7 now.

 

[Switched]

Volts is not everything

 

[Pamdane]

True. but sure makes a warmer vape!

 

[Switched]

True. but sure makes a warmer vape!

Initially yes but the voltage sags from start to finish, whilst batts with PWM provide a constant vape from start to finish. So you are getting a freshly charged vape for a shorter period without PWM.

 

[thehangdude]

I have metered my Riva and kGo at 4.2 off charger. It creeps down to 3.8 for most of its charge life, and quits around 3.7. I don't know what they pump under load, but about 0.2 less from what I've seen.

You can definately tell when a RIVA is about to lose charge.