eGo T LCD kit - First Impressions

[Switched]

I received this kit for review yesterday and was waiting for a few more days before offering comments. Since folks are asking I will post my preliminary findings

I received 2 batteries and 2 atties along with some tank cartridges.

The entire system is totally swappable with the eGo T system (JoyE) I can't vouch for other eGo T knock offs (Bauway). In other words mix and match to your heart's content. Everything from both systems are totally interchangeable.

batteries

• The batteries are 900 mAh, true 3.7V (no PWM) have an LCD readout for remaining voltage and number of puffs taken;
• The batteries have the 5 click shut off;
• Batteries require charging from the mfr. 2-2.5 hr are required to charge from dead. Come off the charger @ 4.18V;
• They can safely be charged with normal eGo chargers;
• I have yet to have a battery die but they fall well within the rule of thumb of 1-1.5hrs/100mAh. My mileage on a 900mAh eGo T batt is 12hrs; and
• The batteries are rated for 300 puffs. I am at 346 and it hasn't died yet.

Atomizers

• The atties metered at 2Ohms; and
• The atties do not contain any PRIMER as all IKV atties do not either.

Tanks

• The tank holds 1.5ml of liquid but it is recommended (me) to only fill 1.2ml in them or they become air locked;
• The tanks/atties do not like heavy VG concentrations. I recommend no more than 30% VG (no different than eGoT really); and
• The tanks have a soft silicone cap that is easily removable for topping off compared to the hard cap of the eGo Ts.

Preps
Just like the eGo T I prep the atty by dropping 2 drops in each slit and one drop on the spike. Fit the tank and vape away.

Discussion

• They vape like an eGo T but with the lack of PWM provide a better TH and VP;
• No need to suffer through the primer as the atties are shipped dry;
• The battery remains activated for 1-1.5 sec after release;
• Battery just went dead (12hrs or so) flashed 10 times;
• Checking the LCD display adds a puff to your count ; and
• No leakage or dry hits.

Conclusion
Too early to draw a firm conclusion on this unit. I received it for free, for review. Notwithstanding, as I am a fan of the eGo T with no reported problems, with an atty going on 5 months, should this system provide the same results, I would buy one. Why?

• I have become increasingly lazy wrt charging batteries and often run out of power Having an LCD display for battery charge would assist me greatly;
• Knowing how many puffs I take during the day would prove beneficial information (for me);
• totally compatible with eGoT; and
• It performs as well as my eGoT.

*Note: Talking to Isaac the battery requires 4-5 charge/discharge cycles for the LCD to exhibit accurate information (your vaping style/puff) e.g I lost one bar of charge after only 12 drags. I was at 200+ with 2 bars remaining etc...

ETA: My battery died during this draft.

 

[atavanhalen]

I am intrigued by the puff counter on this unit. I think it would just be nice to kinda keep track of that for a while to see how much I am actually vaping or how many hits I am taking. Could maybe use it as sort of something to keep me in check so I do not vape too much.

 

[Scorched]

These things sound really intresting. It is also exciting to know that there will be eGo batteries avaliable as well. I am contemplating weather or not to purchase one when they are released because I almost exclusively use 60% VG liquid which may not be very compatible with the device. Hmm I suppose I will have to do some pondering.

 

[Switched]

I am intrigued by the puff counter on this unit. I think it would just be nice to kinda keep track of that for a while to see how much I am actually vaping or how many hits I am taking. Could maybe use it as sort of something to keep me in check so I do not vape too much.

For some reason the Chinese are hung up on puffs I believe that they needed to prove to the world (in this case) that their X last X puffs and it does.

I do not count puffs perse but after the unit has extrapolated your info, the bars will communicate your vaping info. e.g my drags may not be your drags etc... Therefore the bars align with your vaping style to indicate the battery charge that is left by the amount of drags previously taken.

Point to note... when this thing dies, it dies. It doesn't taper off, it just blinks 10 times. You cannot retrieve the info after it blinks, it is gone and the display will not light up again until the batt has been recharged. So if you know you get 400 pufs out of the unit and you are at 350, it means you got 50 pufs left. If you are not near a charger and will be out and about for a while, it is time to slow down

What a way to conserve energy

 

[Switched]

These things sound really intresting. It is also exciting to know that there will be eGo batteries avaliable as well. I am contemplating weather or not to purchase one when they are released because I almost exclusively use 60% VG liquid which may not be very compatible with the device. Hmm I suppose I will have to do some pondering.

I concur.

For me 100% VG user I DIY because vendors cannot custom make my liquids. As an experienced eGoT user and vaper it didn't take me long to figure out that certain of my liquids were incompatible with the unit. No biggie for me, I just mixed a greater dilution batch and woila. One of the atties performed like a champ during a video conference with Isaac. Later I swapped liquids and oh oh the dreaded dry hits. Changed liquid and it was vaping like a champ again.

 

[caged]

Are these the Ikon tanks?

 

[Switched]

Are these the Ikon tanks?

No totally different unit.

 

[loft]

Wonderful review, Switcher! Very detailed as always.

 

[Switched]

Wonderful review, Switcher! Very detailed as always.

Not a review my friend just data but thanks for the kind words. I will follow up in a week or so with a review.

 

[Switched]

The units are still performing well. I have a battery that will stick on occasion if I do not activate it squarely e.g just hit the side. This nuisance is avoided if you press the button square. Even when it stays on accidentally it isn't more than a couple of seconds.

As with the eGo Ts the tanks can be finicky wrt which juice you are running through them. I adjusted the wick in one of the attys and now that atty will leak if I use a juice of lesser viscosity.

I have yet to see my vaping style displayed on the LCD as I have only recharged each batt 3 times. Although these batts do not employ PWM, they hit the same from start to finish.

I will follow up as I have new info to post.

 

[loft]

Patiently awaiting your newly acquired info.

 

[caged]

So this or the Ikon......

 

[loft]

So this or the Ikon......

Ehhh all personal preference.

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[caged]

Ehhh all personal preference.

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I have no idea what my preference is -- that's my problem. I guess the flavor and vapor of a Fusion with a little more lung hit would be ideal.

 

[5cardstud]

I have no idea what my preference is -- that's my problem. I guess the flavor and vapor of a Fusion with a little more lung hit would be ideal.

Put it in a tank. I vape 100%pg 24 mg. in a Fusion tank and in the morning before I acclimate the throat hit is almost too much.

 

[Switched]

The unit is still performing well. One battery is getting close to reading my vaping style whilst the other is still programing itself.

I can use the atties on any eGo batt while the native batt is charging. Charging times are within the norms 2 hrs.

One atty requires an alcohol bath as production as dropped substantially. This was the original atty I tried and is loaded with Cuban Cherry. After cleansing I will load it up with BB menthol and see if the longevity between cleaning increases or not. My original eGoT atty has been cleaned once and has only vaped Strawberry or BB menthol. In fairness to this system I will switch to the menthols, as it seems to me anyway that menthol has a cleansing affect while vaping.

The sticky battery has not hung up since last report and might just have worn in properly. No further problems other than reported.

Having a pretty good idea wrt price point on this unit, I believe it can take its place alongside the eGoT. That being said, it is my belief that the eGoT is an intermediate device. Although it is a no fuss device, the atty MAY need some tweaking. Not all liquids will vape properly in the T system and folks need to be cognizant on what to do, when it is acting finicky. Other than that, it performs just like an eGoT.

 

[caged]

Put it in a tank. I vape 100%pg 24 mg. in a Fusion tank and in the morning before I acclimate the throat hit is almost too much.

So we just need Isaac to sell Fusion tanks (that would be awesome)? I don't want to punch holes in my cartos (I wouldn't keep up with it and end up running out at the worst possible time) and I would prefer a system that looks like it was made for each other (why I'm so interested in the Ikon). Most carto tank systems look strange attached to their batteries.

 

[5cardstud]

So we just need Isaac to sell Fusion tanks (that would be awesome)? I don't want to punch holes in my cartos (I wouldn't keep up with it and end up running out at the worst possible time) and I would prefer a system that looks like it was made for each other (why I'm so interested in the Ikon). Most carto tank systems look strange attached to their batteries.

The Ikon is a great little unit for being so compact and I have to say the best looking one I've seen. I had to use a Pittbull charger with an adapter to charge it because I got rid of all my other small chargers but after searching through the STUFF I finally found that was the only one I had. I have scores of larger ones. I am still going strong with no problems on this Ikon and I'm impressed by it.

 

[Fenix-T]

Cleaning atties is a common theme (for me) when using a brute method of shooting straight DC to an atty. Plain ol' DC is an outdated thing for me. When using PWM I went about a month and half to two months before considering cleaning my atty. Also, PWM seems to cut through the liquid better if I happen to accidentally put a drop too much when dripping. DC would just bog down and give harsh hits, unless the atty was just cleaned. Also, flavor is better, and hits are better. I don't care about 'actual' voltage, my 650mah eGo outperforms any mods I have, including the 18650. This is just my experiences, so where the benefit of removing PWM is beyond me.