Going for a third X2 battery - Suggestions????

[Garemlin]

Ok I am a sucker for a big sale. Just bought a second X2 900 last week. Now I am debating on what to get. Choices are......

Another 900 (either auto or manual)
A 1300 (either auto or manual)
A spinner (either 900 or 1300)

My current two 900's are both manual. That is why I am curious about the autos. Have a few auto cigalikes. Do the bigger autos perform good??? Any risk of damage with liquids??? Also I don't use a great variety of liquids and stick to a 70/30 ratio and nothing dark. That is why I am not sure if the spinner will be very beneficial.


Any suggestions???

 

[trichman]

Ok I am a sucker for a big sale. Just bought a second X2 900 last week. Now I am debating on what to get. Choices are......

Another 900 (either auto or manual)
A 1300 (either auto or manual)
A spinner (either 900 or 1300)

My current two 900's are both manual. That is why I am curious about the autos. Have a few auto cigalikes. Do the bigger autos perform good??? Any risk of damage with liquids??? Also I don't use a great variety of liquids and stick to a 70/30 ratio and nothing dark. That is why I am not sure if the spinner will be very beneficial.


Any suggestions???

The spinner is not a passthrough and you can adjust voltage from 3.3 to 4.8 volts to customize your vape. Our automatic spinners will be available later this evening. If you like being able to adjust voltage or haven't ever tried one, you would like the spinner. You need to get the charger cord as they charge differently than the X2. The auto spinners are sealed and resistant to liquids but you always need to check and clean the battery post if you sense that liquid has been expressed. I've never had a sealed auto short out due to liquid entering the battery tube.

 

[cindycated]

Just wanna add that you have to get the Spinner-specific charger with the Spinner (you can't use the charger you already have for your cigalikes), and from what I hear, they charge way faster than X2s.

My next battery will be a Spinner - my last X2 ran hot (burns my cartos) - probably should've returned it, as it's having a problem now of not holding a charge - and I have had some flavors (regardless of color or PG/VG mix) that probably would've been better on lower voltage (burned up immediately at the usual Volt volts). Also, my experience with T3s has been that they work better on my hot battery. So being able to adjust the voltage may come in handy someday, even if you end up having it set at the regular voltage most of the time for now. Might prove worthwhile to have one, in case you need the adjustability for certain flavors or devices.

 

[Garemlin]

The spinner is not a passthrough and you can adjust voltage from 3.3 to 4.8 volts to customize your vape. Our automatic spinners will be available later this evening. If you like being able to adjust voltage or haven't ever tried one, you would like the spinner. You need to get the charger cord as they charge differently than the X2. The auto spinners are sealed and resistant to liquids but you always need to check and clean the battery post if you sense that liquid has been expressed. I've never had a sealed auto short out due to liquid entering the battery tube.

I dunno. I just have never seen the purpose of a vv battery except for really advance users that change different resistance coils and use many different ratios and types of juices. Just seems like it adds another level of complexity to things when trying to keep it simple. The regular X2 is regulated at 3.7 volts if I am not mistaken. So what is the davantage and in what situations would I need to wory about raising the voltage. I see many people getting vv batteries and keeping them at on setting.

 

[CatLady007]

Three of my first 4 X2's were autos. One died shortly after a clearo leaked in it--it wasn't leaking when I put it in the side pocket of my bag, but, for whatever reason, it started to leak and I didn't find out until too late. I like the X2 clearos a lot, but they are not very trustworthy, and if you don't have your device in your hand when they turn on you, an auto could get damaged. So I traded one of my other autos for a manual, and that's what I'll stick with from now on.
I ordered a Spinner this time, to see if I'll like the T3's better with VV (they don't tend to leak unexpectedly), and a mini T3 to try as well.

 

[drummerskey]

You know, I didn't see the point really of the spinner either when it first came out. I was happy with what I had and if it wasn't for the sale, I wouldn't have bought one (I really got it for free with a sale)

Honestly, if you are using cartos, probably don't need one but I used the spinner on a CE3 and a T3 and I really like it. At this point, it is a first choice battery before everything else I have. It has a little something to do with the stainless, which I couldn't find on the X2s as available but I like the performance because some of my juices really do taste better at higher or lower settings. The T3/Spinner is a must have in my opinion. You just have to be careful (past all the SI recommendations for their equipment and voltage) because if you set the voltage too high, you can torch a draw if it is set too high (not the actual juice, the taste) and some do actually taste way better on a lower setting.

I wouldn't have it as my only battery because the X2's have the passthru and the Spinner doesn't.

I also have a few autos and like them. I am not a militant manual user and although I do agree that there is a difference is draw; it is not substantial enough to really make a difference to me personally. I like not having to push the button personally.

 

[Garemlin]

Dunno. Just sounds like the vv requires too much playing with and remembering what setting is best for certain juices. I have a hard enough time remembering what juice I have in what clearo. And most of the juices I use are from the came company, same ratio, and similar content. Don't mess with fruity or dessert stuff or exotic flavors. Mostly tobacco and coffee based. I do like the idea of quicker charge times though it is yet another charger to have around. Oh decisions. A decision I need to make before everything sells out. LOL.


@drummer: Do you have the same size X2 in a manual and an auto??? Does one last longer than the other?? And when you say a difference in the draw how so???

 

[drummerskey]

I have 4 X2 900's (2 autos, 2 manuals). I don't see any real difference in charge time or battery life. The draw on the manual is a slight, wee bit stronger than the auto but I don't personally think enough to not buy one over the other.

I have had slight leaks on both and no issue with either.

 

[drummerskey]

I saw your other post about the T3/mini. Don't have the mini in my hands but if it works like the T3, you wouldn't be disappointed with a spinner. I think the spinner does better on those specifically. Again, not "oh my god, why didn't I buy this sooner" difference but it is a noticeably better difference. On the CE3's, it is about the same but with the more airy draw on the T3; it is good. I don't have the auto spinner and can't comment but either way, X2 or spinner; you have yet one more good battery

 

[Garemlin]

I am having second thoughts on the minis again. I figured I would give the T3 yet another try. Damn thing gurgled and then started leaking down the battery. I don't get what the issue with these things is. Maybe I will just try one. hate to waste money on two and hate them. And as I said I already have an extra head.

Still don't think I wanna bother with a spinner. I like to just puff and roll without having to worry about making adjustments and tweaks. Thinking my best bet would be a 1300. Keep it for exclusively around the house and save my 900's for on the go. Just don't know if I wanna chance an auto since I have seen some people say they can be damaged by liquid leaks. And I use X2 clearos which we all know like to leave drops on the battery head.

 

[JoAnnW]

I favor the spinner over the X2. For one thing, it charges twice as fast as the X2... also a noticable difference in size. A 1300 X2 is long and skinny and takes forever to charge. The 1300 spinner is almost the same size as a 900 X2 and a little fatter.

It's nice to be able to change the settings to get the flavor you want. Not complicated at all. I don't think you would be disappointed if you decide to get one. Try it... you'll like it!

 

[Garemlin]

How long does a 1300 spinner take to charge? I know my 900s take at least 6 or more hours on a wall charger.

Tap'd from my Maxx

 

[JoAnnW]

How long does a 1300 spinner take to charge? I know my 900s take at least 6 or more hours on a wall charger.

Tap'd from my Maxx

About 5 hours tops if it's completely drained. I try not to run all the power out but it happens sometime.

 

[Garemlin]

Still on the fence on the spinner. Love the idea of shorter charge time. Hate how long my 900s take to charge even on the wall charger. Have only used as a passthru one time on a trip to North Carolina and it worked great. The thing is outside of different types of juices what is the real benefit. On my 900's I get a burnt taste on the X2 clearos and esmarts on certain juices. My regular juices are ECBlend RY7, Kahlua Mix, Dragon's Brew and Halo Tribeca. I find that the Tribeca consistently works on everything without a burnt taste. The others, especially the RY7 seem to get a burnt taste. The Kahlua mix apparently is thicker and sometimes doesn't vape much at all. In fact I filled a brand new X2 clearo with the Kahlua mix and it tasted burnt and plasticy right from the start. I did just recently lower my ratio to 60/40 from my regular 70/30, but just ordered some more back in the 70/30 thinking the thicker juices may be causing the burnt taste. So with the fact that the regular X2 runs at around 3.6-3.7v wouldn't raising the voltage cause more of a burnt taste. And lowering it would lessen the taste and make the juice harder to vape????

The T3??? Totally different story. I have tried it four times with all of my juices including Tribeca and it has been an epic fail every time. Starts with the gurgle and ends up with a flow down the battery. One time while driving on the trip to NC. That was fun while driving 90mph down Rt 81.

 

[drummerskey]

Lowering the voltage wouldn't lower the taste but it would likely solve your burnt taste issue. I am not an engineer but high voltage, higher charge to the atomizer, burnt taste. Lower voltage, lower charge to the atomizer, not burnt. The lowest setting is 3.3 on the Spinner so it isn't substantially lower but I don't see a significant difference in vapor. The "hit" will be a little lighter and you won't torch your juice.

I have X2 Clearos but don't use them anymore, or used them with a spinner. I know that with the CE3's, I turn down the voltage and turn it up with the T3's. Some of the thinner juices don't require so much heat to produce vapor and there is your burnt taste, because the voltage is too high. In all actuality, it could possibly solve your leaking with the T3 too. These items are all based on pressure, like your finger on the end of a straw and if you pull hard, you affect the pressure and you get a leak. I know this because I pull pretty hard. and it was the reason for most of my leakers.

I don't make money on SI sales and you have to go with what you like and what you think. I am just a hard critic and suggest trying things to see if you do or don't. When I first started out, everyone was taking what I said and giving me advice on what they did and what they liked but I personally didn't want a new hobby that required an electronics degree; I just wanted simple and effective. No projects, no building and toss it if it needs more of my time. From what I interpret as your goals, it wouldn't hurt to give it a shot - same cost, Auto/manual options, if you don't like it; you can leave it a 3.7 and it will still work. You will just have two cords instead of one.

 

[trichman]

I would recommend trying the Mini T3 if you haven't done so. It doesn't have any of the issues the big one has at least in my experience with them. Much warmer vape and better flavor and no leaking. I agree that most if not all clearos will express a little liquid on the battery post once in a while but I've yet to have a mini do this other than a little condensation which doesn't affect the vape at all.

 

[Garemlin]

How long does the 900 vv typically take to charge????

 

[Garemlin]

Anyone on the 900 spinner charge time??? And should I try a 900 spinner or go for the gusty and get he 1300??? Auto or manual. Figure for the price I will give one a try. Like some said if ll else fails I can just keep it on the 3.8v setting to make life easier.


Thing I am worried about is if I actually do like the spinner so much more my 900's will become useless.

 

[Nukified]

I skipped X2s and went with a 1300 manual spinner. I love it. Mine charges within 2-3 hours, depending on how much I let it drain, so I'm guessing the 900 is less time.

 

[drummerskey]

I usually keep my batteries on a charge rotation and don't pay attention to the time but 2-3 hours sounds right. Your X2's won't be useless, you need something to use when your spinner is charging