I would if you want VV. I hate it when they name stuff that is totally different the same name. It just creates uneeded confusion. There is plenty of that with different types of pv's without giving them the same name.
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I would if you want VV. I hate it when they name stuff that is totally different the same name. It just creates uneeded confusion. There is plenty of that with different types of pv's without giving them the same name.
I suspect they'll let you cancel...I noticed something about '30 day money back guarantee' on the site.
See if they have a phone number to call. If it's a repuatable place, they should have a 30 day MBG like Cool said, but if you can keep them from shipping it and just refund your money, that would be even better. I'm with Tx, I hate that one has the same name, many others have been confused by this as well. When I saw the price you mentioned, I had a feeling you had gotten that one. Hope they will fix it for you.
Thanks all, yeah they replied they would refund it, but I called shipping and left a message not to send it. Hope they haven't but at least I can get a refund if it's on it's way. Gotta start reading the description on these things better!
Kinda like how eGo started out as a specific product, but quickly became a category? It was originally designed to be a big batt 510 hybrid that could use it's own cartos. or 510. It didn't stay that way for long though
The picture would verify the chart in post #44 with Vrms taken into account for the output wattage. Post #43 has become moot with the exception of showing at what point the voltage starts to flatten out in the higher settings.
Calculating the Vrms is fairly easy for the Gripper.
Vrms = SQRT(V[out] / 6) * 6
Calculating the Vrms is fairly easy for the Gripper.
Vrms = SQRT(V[out] / 6) * 6
...So I've been looking at the Gripper! From what I've read the lowest setting on the Gripper is not really 3.0 but more like 4.2!!! Now that's great for those of you that like higher voltages & that "burny" taste ... And I know I'm probably in the minority ... But I'm a low voltage vaper! I'm thinking the Gripper wouldn't work for me, right? Unless of course I go to a MUCH higher ohm clearo/carto! Need your opinions .... Thanks!
2423kids I don't think we're in the minority. It's just a case of finding a way to make it work. I love my Gripper more each day, I think I made the right choice, of course when it decides to breakdown on me I'll be disappointed but it can be fixed and rehoused, opens itself to many possibilities.
I've been lazy with rebuilding /rewicking coils, (Thanks Ralikar for deleting the Super Easy Lazy Vivi Wick Change Part 2. before leaving us!) I found a solution using MikeE3's idea of placing a 'pillow' of cotton (roll/baton) over the wick/coil of my Stock VN 1.8 & 2.4 Ω Hds. (http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...ems/295410-vivi-nova-rebuild-tutorial-19.html )This has made for a much smoother warm vape, and the burning /harsh throat hit I was experiencing has Gone! Now I can vape up to 3.5-3.8V happily although any higher is a little too much for my liking.
meli. - I can certianly see the advangage of the cotton pillow. It seems that would eliminate the possibility of a dry burn and not having to re-coil the wick. If I'm mistaken, please let me know. Thank you.
Is it just me or does this sound like we are going backwards to the days when all we had were attys and cartridges, trying to figure out the best filler to put in the mouthpieces? lol The great thing about the invention of the cartomizer, was that it held liquid without having to worry about experimenting with the filler
I got one, know about the Vavg limitation, works fine with 2.2ohm carto and 3.0 setting
My gripper, however, came with a wobbly 510 connector. Any quick fix for it?
Thanks in advance!
Edit: Screen really is a pleasure to see. I like OLED, I guess. Makes me wish it had better built quality. Offtopic, anyone else excited by the DNA20 chip coming out?
My gripper, however, came with a wobbly 510 connector. Any quick fix for it?
Thanks in advance!
Edit: Screen really is a pleasure to see. I like OLED, I guess. Makes me wish it had better built quality. Offtopic, anyone else excited by the DNA20 chip coming out?
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I bought batteries from RTD vapor. Randy was super helpful, he even photographed batts I was interested in, side by side, so I could see the size differences. You want vendor who can help you make an informed decision. JMHO
I've found a cotton 'topper' on a stock wick or re-build wick not only increases vapor production it 'extends' the life of the wick. The 'gunk' seems to collect in the cotton and not build up on the coil. That said it increases the life of the coil and/or the time between dry burns, but doesn't necessarily eliminate the need for cleaning/dry-burns.
A baby bunny ball works well too, Post#6876 - http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/general-e-smoking-discussion/298835-older-folks-vaping-688.html#post7491474
Is it just me or does this sound like we are going backwards to the days when all we had were attys and cartridges, trying to figure out the best filler to put in the mouthpieces? lol The great thing about the invention of the cartomizer, was that it held liquid without having to worry about experimenting with the filler
For me a stock VN head works pretty good. Adding a cotton topper or re-building the head with Kanthal, etc is optiona,l in my opinion, for those that like to tinker.
Actually, I've already given up on my Gripper. I might consider another when they become cheaper, though probably not. I may still try to rewire the guts of mine into another box. Not sure if I posted this here or not, but here's why I've given up on it:
That's very sad! I'm sorry.. Do I remember right that you dropped it?
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Cool_Breeze questions answered courtesy of the Man Himself.
Thanks MikeE3 I couldn't have answered it better.
Aoi~ What is a DNA20 chip?
GIMike, is that Gripper still salvageable, is it dead dead? Or does it just need rehousing?
Thanks MikeE3 I couldn't have answered it better.
Aoi~ What is a DNA20 chip?
GIMike, is that Gripper still salvageable, is it dead dead? Or does it just need rehousing?
Yes, I dropped it from about 2 feet onto carpet. Go figure. It does still work, I just don't feel too comfortable with it in the shape it's in. I was going to get a different box, and probably rewire it with an ego connector instead of the 510
I dropped mine and it broke open but I was able to open it all the way replace the connector into groove and snapped it back together. It is still working good.
DNA20 is from the makers of the Kick (Evolve). Variable wattage fun!
So, I want to open the gripper housing to tinker with my wobbly 510 connector. Anything I need to watch out for/notbreak?
Pictures would be lovely
So, I want to open the gripper housing to tinker with my wobbly 510 connector. Anything I need to watch out for/notbreak?
Pictures would be lovely
It'll be awhile before I get the nerve up to buy a different box, connector and vape button to take pictures of the insides. I'm not too well off and possibly breaking something that still works that I paid $50 for it is not something I do often I'll try to get pictures then, if nobody else does before then.
I'll try to get pictures then, if nobody else does before then.I just sent mine back today,inaccurate readings,bad connector,won't work at low ohms. The only good thing about this box is the price and ability to use one 18650 batt.If you look up" cheap piece of junk" in the wiki there's a picture of it.I much prefer the vari-cool vv box.I get about the same run time,it's about the same price,all my RBA"s work perfectly on it and the connector is solid.It's only drawback is it"s also a cheap plastic box.
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