Hi there! New and very confused guy here.

[wultan]

Hi all. For the past few day, I've been researching on vamping and have come to realize that the community is much much bigger than before and the products out there, well, confusing!

I'm intending to purchase a PV but due to my location, I'm sorely limited to a few brands, one of which is the V.E.T or Variable voltage Ego tank. Then I realized, they are not associated with the Joytech Ego series but the microcig.

Is Ego a common terminology for the type or a brand? Hoping some seniors here can provide some insights into vaping.

Can't wait to be part of this. Thanks all!

 

[Hitmetwice]

The eGo is a brand name(joytech I think) but many knockoffs use the name ego also.
From my limited understanding the ego type refers to the threading on top of the battery that will allow you to attach ego type "tanks" and atomisors.

The ego type batteries will also allow you to attach any 510 threaded attys or cartos also, AFAIK.
You do not "have to" use only ego tanks, which is good seeing as you may not like them.

Getting the vari volt version is, I think a good way to go as you can change the voltage for different juices to a level that gives you the best flavour.

Just be aware if the mAh rating on the battery is lower than 1000mah you may not want to use LR(1.5-2.2OHM)
attys or cartos. They will discharge your batteries quickly and draw higher amps that smaller batteries can't safely deliver.

Someone else may correct me or clarify further for you, I'm new too!

Lots of info on ECF, read up! WELCOME!

Cheers Hitme

Scroll down on this page it describes the eGohttp://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/index.php/best-ecigarette-for-a-new-user.html

 

[elfstone]

LOL @ "vamping" -- not being spelling nazi, it's just funny.

Welcome to the forum! In my experience, this place will clear up almost everything eventually, but it might seem even more confusing in the beginning.

To answer your question, most of the "Ego" out there are Ego clones, not made by Joye. The term is used, loosely, for lower size and capacity Ego-style devices, whereas "Ego-style" is used mostly for higher capacity devices that sort of look like an Ego and have the additional cone threading like the the Ego. To confuse things even more, some Ego-style devices are regulated voltage, some aren't. In the Ego-style class, probably the better choices are the KGOs and E-Power products. These are regulated, higher voltage than the traditional Ego, and the main difference is that the E-Power uses generic replaceable batteries (being more like a mod in that respect) whereas KGO is a sealed proprietary battery.

All Egos and Ego-style devices can use directly the Ego-dedicated cartos and tanks that make use of the cone threading (or just have a recessed connector). But mostly every other mod can do that with an adapter.

People here, myself included, tend to base their trust in an off-brand device based on the reliability of the actual vendor than beased on the producer - some of the registtered sellers are known to stand behind their merchandise and have an excellent track record, therefore no one really cares if the product is "genuine Joye" or not.

Hope this helps a little.

 

[bushmasterar15]

Welcome to the ECF

 

[wultan]

Wow! This is really the place to go to for vapor information! Thanks everyone!
I will be looking forward to my PV towards the end of the month and will look forward to cleaner bedrooms and toilets (at home of course).

So basically if i got an "eGo" battery, any carthomizers or clearomizers which states a 510 connection will most prob fit right?
I might try the "tank" for a while but based on reviews, i am really leaning towards the new CE4 Echo Clearomizer from Microcig. And i might get a couple of the Ego Passthrough battery. Wanna hook it up to the 12V socket on my Pan European and vape on long trips.

Thanks once again for all your replies!

 

[Jason Kiser]

Sorry for my useless reply, but I'm upping my post count to 5 so I can get going on ECF

eGo, to me, started with Joye as "the new thing" for the next step up from people using regular 510 batt sticks. Since then, apparently everyone has their own version of what is mostly the same thing, a 3.7v battery (using a 510 connection). When you go to purchase, find one with a mah (I just think of mah as battery life, the more mah, the longer it lasts) of at least 1000.

To start with, I would try a couple 510 LR atomizers around 1.8ohm (a typical sweet spot at 3.7v) and also a couple 510 dual coil cartomizers ~1.5ohms. That's a pretty basic introduction into a larger world of different styles of vaping. Find out which you like better, atties or cartos, and you can expand from there.

With atties, you can evolve from 510s to trying 306s or even special dripping systems from what I've observed. With cartos, you can evolve into larger XL versions that hold a lot more juice or even venture into the new world of tanks. The most basic of tanks are just cartos with holes punched in them, placed inside the tank, fill the tank with juice and the holes in the carto seep the juice inside it to the filler.

Good luck!

 

[sailorman]

All of the *Go's take have a 510 connection, AFAIK. One possible exception is an eGo-like PV called an Echo. I think that one has an 808 style connector. It's also automatic, like those analog-lookalikes. For maximum versatility, I'd steer clear of that one.

Any 510 carto, etc. will fit on an eGo/Vgo/Riva/kGo, etc. But, some cartos, etc. will not allow the use of the cone that screws onto the end to make it look cool and streamlined. Standard attys will be too short to extend past the cone, and most clearomizers will be too fat to fit through the hole in the end of the cone (though they do have special cones with a larger hole). Obviously, standard tank systems won't fit inside the cone either. So, there is a particular line of cartos and attys and tanks specially designed to allow you to use them with the cone attached.

Of all the *Go type PVs, I would suggest an E-Power. It's like an eGo, but instead of being a self-contained proprietary battery, it accepts generic lithium batteries. There are also repair parts available so you don't just toss it if the switch breaks or the sealed battery wears out, as they all do. It takes all the eGo and 510 attachments. On your long plane trip, just carry an extra battery. It takes a 14*** sized battery (I forget the actual diameter), and should last for several hours or more between charges. You can always get a portable charger to plug into a 12V socket or USB port if you can't carry enough batteries.

 

[sailorman]

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Just be aware if the mAh rating on the battery is lower than 1000mah you may not want to use LR(1.5-2.2OHM)
attys or cartos. They will discharge your batteries quickly and draw higher amps that smaller batteries can't safely deliver.

Someone else may correct me or clarify further for you, I'm new too!

Lots of info on ECF, read up! WELCOME!

Cheers Hitme....

O.k., since you asked..... Low resistance attys and cartos are o.k. for batteries of 450mah and above. Obviously, larger batteries are better since the do put a bit of a stress on the battery, but 1000mah isn't necessary. 450 is safe. 600mah or more is plenty sufficient.

 

[wultan]

Thanks for all your replies people.
There's just so many options out there. Sadly, due to my current location, the safest bet is to purchase whatever is offered locally. There has been numerous cases of PVs being confiscated at customs when ordering online here.

My only options are the VET and Lavatube and the price are way more what one pays for when ordering through a china site. Lavatube seems too complex for me at the moment so the VET it most probably is.

 

[sailorman]

Don't be intimidated by the Lavatube. It couldn't be more newbie-proof. It's a fine VV for newbies because it has protections against mistakes that newbies might make. If you put in an atomizer with too low resistance, it will limit the voltage so you don't burn it out. If you put the battery in backwards, nothing happens. All you have to do is use 3ohm cartos and push a little button until it tastes the best to you. It's designed to be pig-simple to use for even a newbie. You don't have to know the first thing about ohms law or anything else. Just stick to 2.5 to 3ohms and you'll be golden.

Honestly, it's simpler to use than any other PV I've ever seen. Even with the simplest PV you have to be aware of what resistance you're using. Not with the Lavatube. The worst that can happen is that the vapor is weak.

I don't know about prices where you live, but in the US, they go for $60USD for an entire kit with a spare battery. That's about what a good eGo type starter kit would cost.

 

[undeadpine]

Don't buy cheap egos unless there joye. The Chinese knock off stuff falls apart and will break in your pocket, button will fall out, short and get supper hot and blow out your teeth, part of your tongue, burn your fingers and turn your house into a charred nasty place....... Or just break in your pocket and lose pieces parts.... Yeah just fall apart and die quickly.

 

[nansc]

Welcome to the forum.