First impressions on EGO - Not good - May need some help

[kgeiger002]

I just got my ego (USB manual battery/PT)...I was so looking forward to finally getting an "EGO" ...well I'm not that impressed. Every juice I put in it taste burnt...or when no burnt taste the flavor is quite dimensioned. Though I will say I still get good vapor and TH. I've tried direct dripping on both normal 510 atty as well as the LR attys -(3 drops). I have to tell you this thing can't even compare to my manual kr808d-1 (specifically the 808 passthrough) - using v9's turbo cartos... I am so disappointed!

Please someone enlighten me on what I could be doing wrong? I would really like to hear (specifically) from people who can compare the 808 to the ego? Right now I am leaning towards just putting the ego away or maybe eventually trading it for something.

Before I start getting a bunch of PMs about wanting my ego I would like to hear some advise as to what I may be doing wrong.

Thanks

 

[Nyxie]

Hmm I can't think of anything you are doing wrong.
I have both and don't really see much flavor difference. I have heard that 901 atty's are suppose to have better flavor but I cant see a difference to tell the truth.
I do use 808 cartos on my ego sometimes with an adapter, maybe you should try an adapter and use your 808 cartos. At least you would have the longer battery life.

 

[NCC]

Well, the eGo is just a 510 with a bigger battery. I was never a fan of 510s until I got my first LR 510, then the picture changed for me. I still use my KR808D-1 and my TorneGos. But, for the past three weeks I've been using the TW Mega cylinder atomizer and Mega Cartos with the 'eGo'.

If this is your first experience with 510s, maybe you just don't like 510s? You could try a LR atomizer (did it for me), or get some of the Mega cartos or the Mega cylinder atty/cart setup. You can even get an adapter to use your 808s with the eGo battery. Great battery life, either way.

Sorry, maybe someone else can help more. But, I have the requisite experience you asked for.

 

[kgeiger002]

Correct - this is my first attempt at using attys. That's why I don't want to scoff this off just yet. But as I said the taste is just not working for me at this point. I'll keep using it to see if I can figure it out... but I will say the learning curve for my 808 was nothing like the EGO. And trust me my 808 (specifically my PT for it) is freakin' awesome. I guess I am spoiled and thought something could be better.

 

[NCC]

After reading post #4, I'd really recommend your getting an adapter so you can continue to use your KR808 cartos. And, continue to experiment with the 510s too. Maybe pick up a couple LR attys in the same purchase as the adapters. Oh, and throw a couple Mega Cartos in the bag as well ... they're $4 apiece, but hold over 2ml of juice and can be refilled (using a syringe).

It's not the battery's fault. It just has a greater capacity (longer charge) than the batteries you're used to using.

There's also a chance that you just don't like the juice you're using, assuming it is new to you as well.

 

[Automaton]

Maybe you're just a carto fan? Give the 510 cartomizers a swing, or an adapter for your Kr808 cartos.

The battery's just a battery. And nothing bad about having a big battery. It's what's screwed on the end of it that you may or may not like.

 

[kgeiger002]

Actually I already bought an 808 adapter and have used my 808 cartos with it. I will admit they are better tasting then the attys. BUT no where near as good as simply using them on my 808 PT. So that is my dilemma. It seems like I've done everything already but still not caring for the difference the EGO gives. I'm just a little frustrated at the moment.

Oh btw - I absolutely love the juices I have. I get them from FreedomsmokeUSA and I think they are one of the best!

 

[Automaton]

Actually I already bought an 808 adapter and have used my 808 cartos with it. I will admit they are better tasting then the attys. BUT no where near as good as simply using them on my 808 PT. So that is my dilemma. It seems like I've done everything already but still not caring for the difference the EGO gives. I'm just a little frustrated at the moment.

Oh btw - I absolutely love the juices I have. I get them from FreedomsmokeUSA and I think they are one of the best!

Might be a voltage issue, then. The eGo is around 3.2v. The standard Kr8 battery is 3.7v. And a PT will of course get you up higher.

So, perhaps you're not a fan of the lower voltages. In which case... yeah, then it may be the battery.

 

[kgeiger002]

Might be a voltage issue, then. The eGo is around 3.2v. The standard Kr8 battery is 3.7v. And a PT will of course get you up higher.

So, perhaps you're not a fan of the lower voltages. In which case... yeah, then it may be the battery.

Maybe that's it - still bummed about it... Oh well - if I don't ever learn to like it you will see it eventually on the PIF/trading supplies forms

 

[fritos1]

keep in mind all new attys have a bad taste to them at 1st because the manufactuer adds a nasty tasteing liguid to them to keep them from drying out in storage and shipping so you should do some dry burns and add some ejuice right to the atty just 1-2 drops will do to counter act that nasty taste.

 

[kgeiger002]

huh? dry burns? Is that simply kicking the bat on with no juice? How many times/how long should I do that? ...I've already dripped numerous times so would'nt that have already removed the initial yuk taste?

 

[zoeconner]

I just got my ego today. I put a drip tip on and I think I get more and better flavor. Its worth a shot.

 

[quasimod]

You must have a "direct" PT, meaning it doesn't have an in-line battery. If you also have a power supply that puts out 5V at 2A, then the only place to go from there is a higher voltage mod, or an upgrade to the power supply for your PT (portable, higher voltage, variable-voltage, something like that). Anything else will probably feel like a "down-grade".

 

[quasimod]

huh? dry burns? Is that simply kicking the bat on with no juice? How many times/how long should I do that? ...I've already dripped numerous times so would'nt that have already removed the initial yuk taste?

It's a cleaning method that you shouldn't try to learn unless you have a few extra atomizers handy. The first time I tried it, I fried 3 attys. There are instructions and a video by Highping around here somewhere...

Also, I don't think you would need to do a dry-burn on a new atty. It's mainly a way to get rid of the mysterious gunk that can cake onto the actual nichrome heating element inside the atty, and that doesn't happen until after you've been using it for awhile.

 

[kgeiger002]

Yep quasimod - my 808 PT is a "direct" PT (5v/2amp). ...but I always heard the ego gives you the same experience as a 5v mod or (i guess) PT. Geez - this learning curve on e-cigs is getting expensive.

 

[kgeiger002]

It's a cleaning method that you shouldn't try to learn unless you have a few extra atomizers handy. The first time I tried it, I fried 3 attys. There are instructions and a video by Highping around here somewhere...

crazy thing I got like 20 attys (don't ask). I have the luxury of frying some...I'll look up the video - thx

 

[Drozd]

Yep quasimod - my 808 PT is a "direct" PT (5v/2amp). ...but I always heard the ego gives you the same experience as a 5v mod or (i guess) PT. Geez - this learning curve on e-cigs is getting expensive.

the LR atty on 3.7V gives roughly the same experience as 5V....unfortunately the eGo is 3.2V...

my first question is what flavor juice are you using... (some do better at higher temperatures) some like fruits and delecate complex flavors do better at lower temps...and will just taste burnt on a lr atty...

second make sure the atty is blown out of primer...

third I'd try a regular atty on it instead of a LR atty...

fourth....with the KR808d-1 cartos and adapter....if it's a 3 piece adapter...I'd use a screwdriver in the slot end of the adapter and give it a couple of turns counter clockwise (gotta do it with the adapter off the battery....but it'll open up and increase the airflow and the amount ov vapor)...

and use the cone on it....it does make a difference

 

[IMWylde]

Also check your kr808 and make sure its not your tastebuds on the fritz.

 

[kgeiger002]

Also check your kr808 and make sure its not your tastebuds on the fritz.

Trust me I know what a good vape experience is...or at least (at this point) with comparing it to my new ego. But with that I said I am still not writing the ego off. I am a nubee with the ego so I'll give it some time before I decide one way or the other. I guess I was hoping for the "WOW" factor - which (unfortunately) I didn't get.

 

[Drozd]

I should have clarified my statement...that it also depends on the resistance of the atties too...

from coolest running to hottest (indicated by wattage) you have:

non joye 510 atty on eGo.......2.95W
turbo carto on eGo................3.30W
turbo carto on KR8 battery......4.42W
joye 510 on eGo....................4.65W
1.5Ω 510 on eGo...................6.82W
turbo carto on 5V PT.............8.06W
*1.5Ω 510 atty on 3.7V battery...9.13W
* it's that last one that is why they say that the LR atties are simulated 5V experience..because it puts the wattage in the center of the 5V sweet spot field (8-10W)(8W for cartos to 10W for 510 at 5V)

so if it's a vapor thing then the ego should put out more than the stock battery but not as much as the PT.... but it wouldn't explain the burnt taste...

burn't taste would be primer or running the atty too dry (on a LR atty 4-6 drops) ....or delicate flavors...

the cone will increase vapor and heat on the eGo...

and adjusting the adapter for using the cartos on the eGo + using the cone will up the vapor production too.... (lol trust me I use turbos on my eGo batteries sometimes and thought they sucked till I tweaked the adapter)