They are sourced through Eigate HK which seems to be where all are coming from. Being in Hong Kong though, not sure if they are the actual manufacturer or just the primary distributor.
Ego, Go-Go, Riva, Leo, iGo,Vgo, Kgo and Echo Comparisons
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They are sourced through Eigate HK which seems to be where all are coming from. Being in Hong Kong though, not sure if they are the actual manufacturer or just the primary distributor.
Thanks for the kind words.
In all honesty though I just have a lot of time on my hands and have picked up a wealth of knowledge from folks like Mohawkz, TxTumbleWeed, BILLB, Nate and the list goes on. ECF is great for not onlt support from fellow users but to source starting points for locating items and where they are made, etc.As has already been said, you don't have to use a syringe. The same tilt the carto and drip from a bottle works very well. Some simply prefer a syringe as it allows you to start filling from the bottom, raise up and fill a little more mid-point and so on. I use both methods to be honest. If I'm having a hard day, I usually use the drip into the top method. If I am feeliong froggy, I'll use the syringe because for me, it seems that using a syringe promotes a faster way to get the entire filler material area soaked more rapidly.
Many, many online shops sell the syringes and blunt tip needles. Just a personal preference for me is Mad Vapes since I get the best price on my beloved DK-Tab juice. They carry the Luerlock syringes and blunt needles cheap. I mean cheap enough ti use a place I order from regularly so I don't have to pay needless shipping.
If you go the syringe route, take a strip of clear Scotch type tape before first use and put that strip length-wise over the lettering on the syringe. Most I have used are just stenciled on and any juice that gets on the markers or the hot water cleaning of them will render them useless since either will take the needed measurement markers off and leave you with a blank tube.
Here is where I got mine with free shipping, They are 1.50 ea but ask that you buy at least two or something else because one is less than shipping costs. 5ml Filler Needle
Thanks Tx! I keep forgetting to bookmark that site when I need something small and usually wind up paying more for shipping than the odd item I am buying! 
I got it bookmarked now though.
I got it bookmarked now though.
They are great for that. I always look to see if they have what I need when I'm buying something small too.
Thank you all! You folks are saving me a LOT of money by recommending things so I don't have to flounder around.
Will let you all know how everything works out for me.
thanks again!!
Will let you all know how everything works out for me.
thanks again!!
although it may charge your echo, you may also shorten the battery life.
It is best to charge all batteries with the chargers provided by the manufactures.
It is best to charge all batteries with the chargers provided by the manufactures.
+1 for what BILLB said. I do know that Tony at CropDuster or Dput at MoutainVapor contacted Hangsen the maker and they were advised to not charge with anything rated higher than the factory charger. For the Echo charger, that is 150 mah output.
Compare that to my old V4L 808 charger which is also kr808-d1 and it is rated for 200mah. Definitely fits the Echo but will at least shorten the lifespan if not damage your Echo battery. I suspect it has something to do with the makeup of the Echo cells chemistry (just guessing of course) to be able to get a 1300mah charge on a battery about the same size of an Ego 1000.
Compare that to my old V4L 808 charger which is also kr808-d1 and it is rated for 200mah. Definitely fits the Echo but will at least shorten the lifespan if not damage your Echo battery. I suspect it has something to do with the makeup of the Echo cells chemistry (just guessing of course) to be able to get a 1300mah charge on a battery about the same size of an Ego 1000.
While I will probably just listen to the manufacurer's recommendation, for the sake of full discussion I infer from Battery University that using other chargers may not be a problem.
Battery University says "Charge currents with Li-ion are less critical and can vary widely. Any charge will do, including energy from a renewable resource such as a solar panel or wind turbine."
Of course, there may be other factors at play than just the charging current that are the reason one should use the specific Echo charger.
HATS OFF to BILLB....Finally got the IGO kits in! Hurry everyone...rush on over!!
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...s-igo-kits-1300mah-45-00-650-mah-40-00-a.html
Sadly, no. The interface is not compatable. The standard 808 chargers that I have are too recessed to allow the Echo battery to screw into it properly. Maybe other 808 chargers out there will not have this problem then the question becomes SHOULD you use the old 808 chargers on the Echo (I would if I could, but others, including the manufacturer, caution against it).
What I now want to know is can the iGo battery be charged using the Echo charger?
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I've been able to charge my old 808 batts with my Echo charger (but not vice versa). I have no idea if the iG0 would work, but if it's less picky than the Echo batts it might work...
After days and days, I finally made it through this whole thread! I've been reading it because a: my Riva just got here last weekend and B: I've been reading up on the iGo.
I got the Riva based upon a recommendation I got while looking for something to drip with - specifically to sample juices. Got burned out on wasting cartos trying new juices. My Riva is 650mah and I have to say that there is a huge diff in flavor and I love it. Do I vape with all day - no. I love my 808XLs. I found my sweet spot for cartos w/ a Jumbo Dripper MF Style from Nhaler. Love it. Vape and TH - good for me.
So, if I have an 808xl with a carto that holds 2.5 to nearly 3 mils (after first fill) and I can vape on it all day or nearly all day, at 380 mah, v somewhere between 3.7 and 4.2 - what would be the reason I would switch up to an iGo down the line? Some of my xls - batt lasts most all day and at most - I go through 2 batts a day. I can handle that by always having an extra of everything on me in my lil case. We have what 1100mah and 1300 mah? What exactly does that do for me? Longer battery charge?
My Riva is really handsome..lol. It's great for dripping around the house But I really prefer a longer, thinner sleeker look. I know...such a girl thing!
Also, isn't the Echo just the auto version of an iGo? At first I loved my autos, but now it seems like I reach for my manuals. However, in dropping the $$ - not sure which is worse..taking a chance with a leak on an auto or the button wearing out on a manual.
Edited to add - I did notice that the Kego (??) had a longer sleeker look..but is just fresh off the presses? Would like to see more info on that one too!
Vape On!
I got the Riva based upon a recommendation I got while looking for something to drip with - specifically to sample juices. Got burned out on wasting cartos trying new juices. My Riva is 650mah and I have to say that there is a huge diff in flavor and I love it. Do I vape with all day - no. I love my 808XLs. I found my sweet spot for cartos w/ a Jumbo Dripper MF Style from Nhaler. Love it. Vape and TH - good for me.
So, if I have an 808xl with a carto that holds 2.5 to nearly 3 mils (after first fill) and I can vape on it all day or nearly all day, at 380 mah, v somewhere between 3.7 and 4.2 - what would be the reason I would switch up to an iGo down the line? Some of my xls - batt lasts most all day and at most - I go through 2 batts a day. I can handle that by always having an extra of everything on me in my lil case. We have what 1100mah and 1300 mah? What exactly does that do for me? Longer battery charge?
My Riva is really handsome..lol. It's great for dripping around the house
But I really prefer a longer, thinner sleeker look. I know...such a girl thing! Also, isn't the Echo just the auto version of an iGo? At first I loved my autos, but now it seems like I reach for my manuals. However, in dropping the $$ - not sure which is worse..taking a chance with a leak on an auto or the button wearing out on a manual.
Edited to add - I did notice that the Kego (??) had a longer sleeker look..but is just fresh off the presses? Would like to see more info on that one too!
Vape On!
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For getting needles at pharmacies, just tell them you want to try filling your printers ink cartridge.
Or just tell them the truth. I did and ended up helping my pharmacist's brother quit smoking and start vaping.
Blue, do you mean Kgo or is there something new called Kego??
Blue, do you mean Kgo or is there something new called Kego??
Or just tell them the truth. I did and ended up helping my pharmacist's brother quit smoking and start vaping.
Blue, do you mean Kgo or is there something new called Kego??
hahahaha I mean the Kgo..oh my too funny!!! Wow now my ego is bruised...I have all my go's mixed up.
LOL At least you didn't say kegel. hehe Just wanted to make sure I wasn't missing out on something new.
LOL At least you didn't say kegel. hehe Just wanted to make sure I wasn't missing out on something new.
hahahahaha - which is also EXACTLY what I thought of when I saw what I typed
The iGo is basically the same as the Vgo and the Kgo is similar to the Echo-e. When I started this thread I only had three of these now I have a Ego, Riva Se, Go-go, Vgo, iGo, Kgo (in the mail) and several Echo auto's.
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