I just received the vv box mod (#3235). I know it's made with a linear regulator, which results in excess heat, but is it supposed to get extremely hot on the outside of the box?
HOT vv box mod !?!?
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Well it gets pretty warm i'll say that. Perhaps one day they will havesomething along the lines of a LM2596 or another regulator that runs cooler.
For the money the one from madvapes is a good introduction in vv otherwise.
For the money the one from madvapes is a good introduction in vv otherwise.
how hard are you hitting it? I just got mine today as well and mine isnt heating up like you describe. I'm running around 5v.
It doesn't matter whether I'm at 5.5v or 3.7v, after for being used for a few 'toots' the box is HOT. As in, too uncomfortable to wrap my fingers around and hold it. I'm talking about the area around the regulator (front and back), not the entire box. The battery next to the electronics is getting hot as well.
Maybe u have a faulty unit? Ive been using mine pretty regularly chain vaping and the only time I notice it getting fairly hot is at lower voltages (4v and under). I think this regulator works best at higher voltages so it doesnt have to dispel as much unused volts as heat. I could be wrong. I havent had formal electronics education in about 15+ years lol.
If it getting to hot to hold then that does not sound right .
Mine will get very warm when i chain vape but not to the point of being to hot to hold.
If its too hot to hold im sure the hot glue inside will start to distort as well.
Mine will get very warm when i chain vape but not to the point of being to hot to hold.
If its too hot to hold im sure the hot glue inside will start to distort as well.
The lower the voltage you run the warmer it will be, the batteries are pushing out around 8volts fresh off the charger. So if your running at 3.7, thats 4+ volts the regulator has to convert to heat.
I think you might want to open a ticket with madvapes on your unit. Ive been hitting mine all morning and the outer box will get slightly warm after the 4th drag but nothing like what your describing. I usually take 2-4 drags every 15 minutes or so.
I think you might want to open a ticket with madvapes on your unit. Ive been hitting mine all morning and the outer box will get slightly warm after the 4th drag but nothing like what your describing. I usually take 2-4 drags every 15 minutes or so.
When it gets hot, the VV board moves (the pot moves away from the hole). Put it back into position & when it cools, it's solidly in place again. So I guess you're right about the glue.
I bought mine as a kit but it does not do that, yes it gets pretty warm when i chain vape but thats it, you may want to put in a ticket or call them about it if you bought it already made by them.
Yea I am having he same issue with the over heating. After like the 8-9 draw LED goes nuts and shuts off ... no power. I have to wait like 1-2 mins for it to cool down.... kinda kills the vape. I dont think im hitting it that hard. Just normal vaping, 2 draws 5-10 seconds rest then another 2 and so on. Am i vaping too hard ?
What batteries are you using kenji? The OP had a bad set of batteries that was causing the heat, he swapped a different pair in and it went away.
I got the gray ultra fires that I got from madvapes also, Hmmmm if it is just the batteries then I guess ill just buy some AWs ..... lol if I can find them. supertmanufacturing is bone dry. I guess Ill look around and fine a place that is good and sells real AWs. Thanks, i hope the batties are the issue.
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LOL thanks just checked them out but seems they are out of the AW 14500 IMR, im not sure whats the difference is with the IMR and the protected ones. But what I have heard is the IMR would be the better choice. I did Find some on Altsmoke, ill give them a try. I hope and pray that the batts are the issue.
Protected have circuitry to protect the batteries. IMRs have safe chemistry and don't have the protection. That means IMRs are capable of higher current draw than the protected cells.
Thanks Mickey, I just ordered from altsmoke AW 14500 IMR. I hope i get the batteries soon. And i hope that it will fix my VV. I love the vape for it but it just over heats and I have to wait for it to cool down before i can vape again
the grey ultrafires were the same ones the OP had trouble with. I use the trustfire flames and the aw +power in mine and i dont have the heating problem
LOL Im crossing my Fingers and hoping. I love this VV, it fits nice in the hands and the taste the warmth the thickness of the vapors is super awesome. I am checking the ultra fire i got ..... one seems to be a bit longer then the other ....... LOL well hopefully i will get my new aw by the end of the week from altsmoke and let that be the solution to my issue. I pray these will be true aw batts also. Ill come back with an update if everything is solved.
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