Ego-C Battery Modes?

[S[A]E]

There are two battery modes for the Ego-C I just found out about.

variable voltage output mode (orange light)

constant voltage output mode (blue light)

What are the differences? Like I said I just found out about this & I'm new to the vape game. Thanks!

-Scace

 

[Bman1959]

Is this what you want?

Joyetech eGo-C Upgrade Battery

 

[S[A]E]

That page is how I found out about the different voltage, but I want to know HOW they are different? Like what are the benefits of using one over the other?

 

[Iusedtoanalog]

Hi Scace. So in engrish, Those batteries do this.... In normal "constant voltage" mode they are regulated to 3.3volts, which is displayed to you by the blue light. In this mode it will provide you with the same 3.3volts from the time you take it off the charger until the point at which the battery voltage reaches 3.2volts where it will require recharging........ In "battery voltage" mode it is unregulated and will start near the fresh-charged voltage of 4.2volts and taper down from there as it is used throughout its discharge cycle down to 3.2volts when it will need to be charged again. Most of the time in this "battery voltage" mode the battery will provide you with 3.7volts, because of the discharge curve of these types of batteries. This will be displayed to you by the orange light.

So in essence you get to choose your voltage output, but not above the fully charged battery voltage. If you require a battery voltage above that of about 4volts, a better option may be the eGo-c Twist(or the Vision Spinner) these are regulated and adjustable from 3.2v to 4.8v and will provide the adjusted voltage from charged to depleted if that is your wish. Happy vaping.

 

[Iusedtoanalog]

That page is how I found out about the different voltage, but I want to know HOW they are different? Like what are the benefits of using one over the other?

The benefits of adjusting the voltage would be number one, more control of the amount of heat(wattage) at the coil, controlling the flavor and amount of "hit" that is felt when taking a draw from your pv. Number two, Some liquids perform better at higher wattage, some do not. Number three, Some atomizers(clearos/cartos/tanks etc) work better at higher wattage, some do not. Number four, The ability to adjust your voltage also allows you to use different resistance atomizers(etc) to obtain your desired performance for different liquids and your mood..... There's more but these are the immediately apparent ones that come to mind.....

 

[S[A]E]

Alright cool! Thank you so much!

So constant voltage just uses 3.3 volts until it needs to be charged

& variable voltage starts you off at a higher voltage and works its way down until it needs to be charged?

 

[Iusedtoanalog]

Alright cool! Thank you so much!

So constant voltage just uses 3.3 volts until it needs to be charged

& variable voltage starts you off at a higher voltage and works its way down until it needs to be charged?

Precisely. So in essence it allows you the ability to "tinker" with the voltage available to suit your specific desires should you find a need to do so.

 

[S[A]E]

Alright! Thanks again, I appreciate the information.

 

[MsComptrtchr]

I have the eGo C-upgrades (3 of them) and honestly, I can't really tell the difference between the two modes (at least not yet.) I just don't think there's enough of a difference in voltage. What I do like about them is that they are pass-throughs. I went to the local shop today intent upon getting a twist (to stave me off until I get the eVic). I ended up just getting a larger C-Upgrade because I can use the same charger. If I'd gotten a twist, I would have had to pay extra for a different charger. It's just a temporary compromise until I get something better down the road.

 

[The Ocelot]

Hi - I've just skimmed this thread (giggling a bit, since I own one one of these little critters). Most of what I'm about to post has already been covered, but it's a copy/paste from one of my files, so just skip the redundant parts. I'm feeling too lazy to edit.

The “eGo-C Upgrade” an interesting model Joyetech came up with prior to the Twist. It’s sometimes called a variable voltage device, because the voltage does vary, you just can’t control it like with a Twist or Spinner.

The battery has 2 modes: Unregulated (the button is yellow) and Regulated (the button is white/blue).

In the unregulated mode (Joyetech calls it "Battery Voltage" mode), the battery comes off the charger at around 4.2v and will fire at that output. The voltage then goes down as the battery discharges. I've been told it goes down and hovers around 3.7-3.8v for awhile before dropping lower, but I have no way of testing that

In the regulated mode, the battery fires constantly at ≈ 3.3v. I think it's pretty much a gimmick, or concept over function fail. The point of VV is to be able to adjust the volts to where you want them to be. This battery does not do that.

To make the voltage even less operator variable, in the regulated mode the button is white when fully charged, then turns darkening shades of blue as it discharges. In the unregulated mode the button stays yellow. If one is vaping in the unregulated mode, there is no way to tell what voltage you are (roughly) at without switching to the regulated mode and trying to guess if the button is cobalt or cornflower blue. I just use mine in the regulated mode like a standard eGo.

To switch modes, click the button 5 times to turn it off. Hold the button down until it turns white/blue or yellow, whichever is different from the last mode you were in and it will blink 3x in that color. Click it 5 more time to turn it back on.

 

[S[A]E]

I have the eGo C-upgrades (3 of them) and honestly, I can't really tell the difference between the two modes (at least not yet.) I just don't think there's enough of a difference in voltage. What I do like about them is that they are pass-throughs. I went to the local shop today intent upon getting a twist (to stave me off until I get the eVic). I ended up just getting a larger C-Upgrade because I can use the same charger. If I'd gotten a twist, I would have had to pay extra for a different charger. It's just a temporary compromise until I get something better down the road.

I can tell the difference for sure, I just tested this. With the higher voltage you get a stronger throat hit, slightly more flavor (depending on what you're vaping) & a little more vapor. So not the biggest difference but I assume with some liquids it will make a difference and possibly a better vape.

 

[THETOTALLYCOOL]

Good thread. My favorite 650mah EGO battery is the EGO-C which came with a starter kit. Later, I eneded-up with a couple T-series. I noticed the labeling difference, but assumed it was just a non-essential product upgrade. I have enough batteries for a while, but when the "C" dies, I hope I can find a replacement or two (non-spinners).

 

[adcbicycle]

question, do you think one of the modes conserve battery life over the other?

 

[adcbicycle]

bumbity bump bump?

 

[Iusedtoanalog]

question, do you think one of the modes conserve battery life over the other?

Hi adcbicycle. No I do not believe that one will be any better than the other. Neither are boosting the output above the native battery charged voltage. Neither are providing less amperage output. If you are drawing current from the battery, in either mode you are drawing the same amount of current. It's like eating two small slices of pie, rather than one large one. If they are the same amount removed from the pie, they are the same amount removed from the pie.

 

[Vapeman12]

thanks for this thread just got mine today, seen the paper about the modes but didnt know the use, now i do