How Long Has Your Vamo Lasted?

[Gunner83]

I've had a V1 for a little over a year, and just finally replaced it today with a V5.

It was the gunmetal/black chrome version, and while the finish wore pretty badly not long into it's usage, it worked fine up until recently. I can't complain about getting over a year out of a $35 mod, that I dropped more times than I want to admit, from heights that we won't speak of, haha!

 

[Captain_puffs]

I've had my v3 for about 3 months. It still works fine, but I went to mechs. Now my Nemesis with a kayfun at .5 ohms is what I've been vaping. But every so often I go back to my Vamo, or Tesla. It was a fantastic first mod!

 

[adamfoul]

I've had mixed experiences with the Vamo, got a v2 and v3, the v2 I've had for at least 6 months and is still fine, but on the v3 the 510 threading wore out within a week, and now (after 2 months) the ego threading feels pretty bad, I don't expect it to last much longer.

 

[Freeride]

My vamo v3 was 2 days old when the left menu button stopped working. Its still working but not sure how long it will last.

 

[tiyantiyan]

My V2 lasted 6-7 months.
Dropped many times .
Last time it dropped, the lcd light went out.
But the unit itself is still working very well!!!
Just the light is off

 

[Balders]

Also, do you know what the CE and Logo are that appear toward the top on the side of the Vamo opposite the screen?

CE = Chinese Export

My Vamo V2 Stainless is over 1yr old, brushed finished by me, been dropped more times than I can remember. Only problem has been the 510 threads.
Stainless, sharp threads, like on an AGA-t ruin the soft brass threads on the Vamo. Simple solution: Don't remove the tank often.

I've just ordered a V5

 

[Zurd]

CE = Chinese Export

My Vamo V2 Stainless is over 1yr old, brushed finished by me, been dropped more times than I can remember. Only problem has been the 510 threads.
Stainless, sharp threads, like on an AGA-t ruin the soft brass threads on the Vamo. Simple solution: Don't remove the tank often.

I've just ordered a V5

Also don't screw your atomizer too tight, this can really ruin the threading in the long-term!

 

[DaveNC]

The CE mark is required for electronics to be sold in the European market. See CE marking - Enterprise and Industry

The little "wings" with a check mark in them shows that the device is compliant with the RoHS or "Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive" restricting the use of six hazardous substances. See Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.

My 10-month plus old V2 is still going strong, and I've screwed/unscrewed toppers onto it at least a couple times a day. I also just got a V5 as a second/backup.

Dave

 

[3mg Meniere]

My 10-month plus old V2 is still going strong, and I've screwed/unscrewed toppers onto it at least a couple times a day. I also just got a V5 as a second/backup.

I change flavors regularly, too, and will continue doing that. I only have one large topper (3/4 inch diameter), the rest are smaller cheaper clearos (1/2 inch), except for a few Davide minis. I dropped it yesterday, and the clearo broke too quickly to put any stress on the threads. The only other thing that happened is the top ring screws down tighter.

I see most people use tanks, which are so solid that when dropped that the stress is on the threads. So I am going to primarily use the cheaper CE5's and BCC's, which will break when dropped. I think this is going to help the threads stay intact.

 

[The Ministry]

Mines going downhill after 2 months, but that's a combination of wood flooring and butter fingers....

 

[SupplyDaddy]

...and a Final update on my V2 Vamo!

Today, I retired the poor thing!

After all the drops, the bent connections and daily use of 13 months, 2 weeks, it gave up on me today.
Started firing for only 1 second and stopped each time. Juice probably leaked in under the o-ring repair I made a few months ago.

So, I'm setting it aside for a project on other day!

(Good thing I have a SVD on way.. )

 

[tiyantiyan]

My V2 lasted 6-7 months.
Dropped many times .
Last time it dropped, the lcd light went out.
But the unit itself is still working very well!!!
Just the light is off

oh well, I said it too early 3 days ago. the brass thread gave up this morning.

The good thing is, a new vamo 4 is waiting for me when back .

what a timing...

 

[Balders]

The good thing is, a new vamo 4 is waiting for me when back .

A 4? I think that's either wrong or a knock off. :-/

Edit - I've just googled, sorry. I thought they skipped a v4!

 

[Jugband]

I bought my Vamo V5 about three months ago. The 510 threading is completely shot. I have several mods, this is the only one I had this issue with. But I ordered it from Fasttech, the threads weren't right since I opened it from the mail. I just figured it would be okay. I was wrong, it got worse and worse, now nothing will go on it. So mine may have been defective from day one. All in all, $30.00 for three months use, can't really complain. Sure cheaper than cigarettes!

 

[tiyantiyan]

Yeah, i actually prefer the head of the v2 and v4, so ordered the v4.
The display on v4 is a vast improvement over v2, i like it a lot!


Vamo is really good, the only missing improvement is, it's too heavy and too long.

Would be nice to have a Vamo box mod with minimum weight and size.
That would be a real game changer!

A 4? I think that's either wrong or a knock off. :-/

Edit - I've just googled, sorry. I thought they skipped a v4!

 

[Papa_Lazarou]

SS V5 - 2 months old, not my daily driver, never dropped, all buttons suddenly unresponsive. Not impressed.

 

[tiyantiyan]

sorry to hear that, what wattage do you usually use with the vamo?

SS V5 - 2 months old, not my daily driver, never dropped, all buttons suddenly unresponsive. Not impressed.

 

[K_Tech]

I bought my Vamo V5 about three months ago. The 510 threading is completely shot. I have several mods, this is the only one I had this issue with. But I ordered it from Fasttech, the threads weren't right since I opened it from the mail. I just figured it would be okay. I was wrong, it got worse and worse, now nothing will go on it. So mine may have been defective from day one. All in all, $30.00 for three months use, can't really complain. Sure cheaper than cigarettes!

If you're handy with a soldering iron, replacement top caps can be had for less than $10. That's what I did with my V3, and the replacement's threading is MUCH better than stock.

 

[tiyantiyan]

If you're handy with a soldering iron, replacement top caps can be had for less than $10. That's what I did with my V3, and the replacement's threading is MUCH better than stock.

There are a few other options:

- ego to ego/510 adapter is a neat way to go, but i didn't find any in stock at this moment.
This utilizes the external ego threads (doesn't use the internal 510 thread).

- Fix the thread! Yes it's possible and very easy!
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/vamo/519859-tempory-thread-fix-vamo-2.html#post12324569

 

[SupplyDaddy]

... It's Back!! Brought my 1 year 3 week old VAMO back from the dead...
Busted the thing apart.. got out the chip.. turns out the main button was dead.. replaced it with a smaller tact button and I am now trying it out in a box mob. Wired a 16mm switch to it and it works.. will be working on the 2 smaller + and - switches later... but for now, she's a working!!

the bits...
The box (a "Speed Stik" LM2596 VV Mod is behind it.. LOL)