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I went with the 3ml DCT tank from Liberty Flights, but I use the single coil 3.0 ohm carto at the bottom of the page that I linked below. Works great at almost all voltage settings on the twist. Little weak at the lower settings, but it really shines at the higher voltages. Reasonable priced as well especially if you use the 20% discount at the top of the page.
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Why do you not use the Dual coil carto? I am just trying to learn. have you tried a stardust claeromizer ?Thank you
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I agree with the battery life decrease rather quickly; I now have 2 650's chrome which I just got like a week ago and black witch I've had awhile; the black I would charge ALL Night, and remove in the AM.
Now that i have two batteries and 1 charger I'm running into issues. Not sure if it's charging time or batteries.
Normally a charge would last me all day, into 9pm at night - today for example I'm at work and still have an hour left and my battery just died!
My other unit's home charging.. since I left this one on from like 8pm-6am! and it's dead, been on 4.0 all day.
do not think I'm vaping more then normal but maybe I got a new flavor and have been switch stardusts anyway! Short story turned long either batteries are losing their time to hold charge or I need two chargers or this new one has a ....ty battery. Think I'll get another charger and see what happens.
Now that i have two batteries and 1 charger I'm running into issues. Not sure if it's charging time or batteries.
Normally a charge would last me all day, into 9pm at night - today for example I'm at work and still have an hour left and my battery just died!
My other unit's home charging.. since I left this one on from like 8pm-6am! and it's dead, been on 4.0 all day.
do not think I'm vaping more then normal but maybe I got a new flavor and have been switch stardusts anyway! Short story turned long either batteries are losing their time to hold charge or I need two chargers or this new one has a ....ty battery. Think I'll get another charger and see what happens.
My 650 is giving me only about 3-4 hours on Ressurector 1.7 ohm at 4.0 volts (~4 ml a day), which I consider acceptable.
Thanks for the suggestions! Hoping to get a little more kick out of the Boge XXLs with these. My aging KGO probably barely hit 3.7 volts these days so it should be a nice upgrade. Especially nice considering I've been missing 1.7 ohm cartos since I left the resurrectors.
edit: is it ok to use a 1.5 ohm 306 atty on these? Would be nice since I could set the Twist low and get a nice result with some juices.
edit: is it ok to use a 1.5 ohm 306 atty on these? Would be nice since I could set the Twist low and get a nice result with some juices.
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You would probably be better off using a higher resistance atty and higher voltage. That will get you equivalent wattage with lower battery drain. For example:
3.4V, 1.5 ohms gives you 7.7 watts, drawing 2.3 amps
Using a 2.5 ohm head, you up the voltage to 4.4 and get the same 7.7 watts but only draw 1.8 amps, so the battery will last a lot longer - roughly 25% more time.
No need to use the DC cartos with the VV. DC cartos are great for regular 3.7 volt devices because they run hotter. But VV alllows you to adjust the voltage to fine tune a carto, so no need for lower ohm cartos. You can run a 3.0 ohm carto at just about any voltage without worry of the device regulating it back down. Never used a Stardust yet. I'm a firm Boge fan when it comes to VV. Never let me down yet, and they just kick azz in a tank. I run mine around 4.2 to 4.7 and the clouds of vapor are amazing.
Thanks, I'll have to pick up some higher resistance atties. I still have a stock of 2.0 Boge cartos though, so maybe I'll move up to 3.0 when I'm done with them.
I recently ordered a 900mAh Twist for my "on the go" setup and it should be here Monday. My current eGo-C batteries are regulated at 3.2-3.3v and just don't cut it for some of the newer clearos that are coming out without a LR option, so hopefully this will allow me to run those between 3.7v and 4.2v for the better part of a day. I'm just hoping that it's not longer than my 1000mAh pass-through or it won't fit in my case with the clearo attached.
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A friend at work had the problem of his stainless steel Prodigy V2 sliding out of his shirt pocket. He solved it by placing a bunch of rubber o-rings around it. (at first glance, I thought he'd installed a ribbed rubber grip) It solved the sliding-out-of-the-pocket problem and also gave it a better grip, as well as protecting it from scratches and impacts.
O-rings are available at Ace hardware stores, home improvement stores and industrial bearing supply houses. Soft rubber like 70D durometer (hardness) would work the best. Buna rubber is the cheapest type.
A friend at work had the problem of his stainless steel Prodigy V2 sliding out of his shirt pocket. He solved it by placing a bunch of rubber o-rings around it. (at first glance, I thought he'd installed a ribbed rubber grip) It solved the sliding-out-of-the-pocket problem and also gave it a better grip, as well as protecting it from scratches and impacts.
O-rings are available at Ace hardware stores, home improvement stores and industrial bearing supply houses. Soft rubber like 70D durometer (hardness) would work the best. Buna rubber is the cheapest type.
Thanks OP for starting this thread, I purchased a few Twists in part because of the info here and where it led me. Thanks Kent, coz, and Phil.
I've had a regulated, VV mod for about a year and a half but this device's form factor piqued my interest. Started vaping on an eGo so I have some experience there. Loved the form factor, not the oomph. Prior to trying the Twist I assumed the eGo cone would enhance its VV capability. Plenty of discussion in the past about the cone's effects on this board : heat retention and draw adjustability.
My early Twist impression is favorable. It won't replace my mod, but it'll be on the road with me. It's light and stealthy and performs as advertised. If this had been available when I started VV, I probably would've been doing the Twist since then. Assuming long-term reliability, it'll be great for newbies struggling to transition to vaping and for oldies to satiate the itch via VV. For me, VV did and does make vaping satisfying.. Well mostly, there is the daily snus.
Here's what I got from 2 Twist 650mAh batts:
Using a couple of month old, Joye 2.3 Ω nom, 510 atty. It's actual Ωs metered to 1.9 prior to the Twist and remains there.
I kept the voltage at approx 4.2 throughout. I say approx because I did from time to time meter (DMM, don't have a setup for under load) the voltage throughout the Twist's range. The Twist's dial's lines (reading glasses required
) agreed to the DMM readings to a reasonable +- .05 Ω... close enough!
Using a 3ml bottle and the scientific, eyeball method... The 2 fully charged batts each gave me 1.8 ml fluid of output.
As to the voltage drop off : I was too late to catch the drop off via DMM on the first batt. However on the second, I happened to check just prior to the Twist shutting down. At its max setting of 4.8, I was metering to 4.7. At 4.2 or so I was getting 4.2 or so. I did sense over about 15 mins prior to the device shutting off some decrease in performance. I'm curious to what ECF's experts will get from their more able testing.
I don't have exact recharge times, but through a wall main it's been better than 5 hours (two separate chargers) and counting*.
Again, assuming long-term reliability, the Twist is a hit. Stealth and performance, the cone effects, the eGo firing button and form factor all work for me. Great job to all who brought this to market.
*EDIT: the first batt took 5'45" to charge.
*EDIT #2 : the second took 2'55".. don't know the reason for the discrepancy yet. 2 different chargers - same rating. Batt #1's charge took too long. #2, from what I've read is the norm.
I've had a regulated, VV mod for about a year and a half but this device's form factor piqued my interest. Started vaping on an eGo so I have some experience there. Loved the form factor, not the oomph. Prior to trying the Twist I assumed the eGo cone would enhance its VV capability. Plenty of discussion in the past about the cone's effects on this board : heat retention and draw adjustability.
My early Twist impression is favorable. It won't replace my mod, but it'll be on the road with me. It's light and stealthy and performs as advertised. If this had been available when I started VV, I probably would've been doing the Twist since then. Assuming long-term reliability, it'll be great for newbies struggling to transition to vaping and for oldies to satiate the itch via VV. For me, VV did and does make vaping satisfying.. Well mostly, there is the daily snus.
Here's what I got from 2 Twist 650mAh batts:
Using a couple of month old, Joye 2.3 Ω nom, 510 atty. It's actual Ωs metered to 1.9 prior to the Twist and remains there.
I kept the voltage at approx 4.2 throughout. I say approx because I did from time to time meter (DMM, don't have a setup for under load) the voltage throughout the Twist's range. The Twist's dial's lines (reading glasses required
) agreed to the DMM readings to a reasonable +- .05 Ω... close enough!Using a 3ml bottle and the scientific, eyeball method
... The 2 fully charged batts each gave me 1.8 ml fluid of output. As to the voltage drop off : I was too late to catch the drop off via DMM on the first batt. However on the second, I happened to check just prior to the Twist shutting down. At its max setting of 4.8, I was metering to 4.7. At 4.2 or so I was getting 4.2 or so.
I did sense over about 15 mins prior to the device shutting off some decrease in performance. I'm curious to what ECF's experts will get from their more able testing.I don't have exact recharge times, but through a wall main it's been better than 5 hours (two separate chargers) and counting*.
Again, assuming long-term reliability, the Twist is a hit. Stealth and performance, the cone effects, the eGo firing button and form factor all work for me. Great job to all who brought this to market.
*EDIT: the first batt took 5'45" to charge.
*EDIT #2 : the second took 2'55".. don't know the reason for the discrepancy yet. 2 different chargers - same rating. Batt #1's charge took too long. #2, from what I've read is the norm.
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Tigerlily, You might also consider the new iTaste. Has a cap, with a clip, as long as you don't use tanks. It can tfit a regular cartos with a drip tip or an XL maybe with a drip tip, defintely without. It has decent reviews, but only has a 800mah battery. It can work as a pt, so you can vape while it charges and it is variable voltage. It's a little pricey, but has a ton of features for the money..
I was told by my web shop that the twist can be charged with my 510 USB charger (saves buying an ego charger or another make) so I intend to buy a couple of twist battery's (1000 mAH) when I come back off holidays at the end of the month, I have currently the Joye 510 and Green Smoke e cig both ok (just) but not great throat hits. GS produces good vapour but doesn't hit the throat, I'm hoping the twist will do that job.
Intend on trying eGo Vision V2 clearomizer's (2.5 to 2.9 Ohm), from what I've read the vv's work better at 2.5 - 3.0 Ohm is that true and not low resistance ones as this seems to lower the voltage automatically?
Any other tips on what I need to use with the twist as most of my vaping has been with Green Smoke and just replacing cartridges, will my twist work with just battery and clearomizer (I don't need anything else do I?) New to vaping only 19 days and still very green.
Intend on trying eGo Vision V2 clearomizer's (2.5 to 2.9 Ohm), from what I've read the vv's work better at 2.5 - 3.0 Ohm is that true and not low resistance ones as this seems to lower the voltage automatically?
Any other tips on what I need to use with the twist as most of my vaping has been with Green Smoke and just replacing cartridges, will my twist work with just battery and clearomizer (I don't need anything else do I?) New to vaping only 19 days and still very green.
If that is a regular 510 charger it will take forever to charge a 1000 Twist. An ego charger will work ok. Do you know the output MA on your charger?
No I haven't a clue, all I know is it's the basic Joye 510 mains/USB charger that came with my starter kit (I have 2, buy double of everything in case one dies and I'm left in the trouble)
I didn't think there was any difference in charger capacity if it came from a mains supply?
Yeah, the normal 510 charters are not 420mah, I think they are around 280-300mah, the ideal way to charge egos is 420. I have a 500mah from disdountvapers, highly recommended for quicker charging
Yeah, the normal 510 charters are not 420mah, I think they are around 280-300mah, the ideal way to charge egos is 420. I have a 500mah from disdountvapers, highly recommended for quicker charging
Cheers, I'll have to add 2 of them to my wish list when I buy the twist. What about Ohm ratings, is my thinking on 2.5 to 3 Ohm's correct for the clearomizer's for the twist?
Have just seen they have the eGo fast chargers so added 2 to my wishlist, the list is getting more dear by the minute now up to €93, hope this bloody twist is as good as peeps say it is
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Kiffy, what you want is an eGo USB fast charger.
Input: DC 5V, 500 mA
Output: DC 4.2V, 420 mA
If you're not sure what you have, look at your charger--there should be a label there. It probably reads:
Input: DC 5V, 500 mA
Output: DC 4.2V, 150 mA
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