how much difference will a Vamo make?

[Bill's Magic Vapor]

I am fairly new to the vape world. I've been analog free since March 28th of 2013. my current setup consists of ego batteries with evod clearomizer's. I'm pretty happy with the vapor I receive most of the time from my evods... but sometimes I just want more. the vamo has caught my eye more than once and I've done some research... but I'm still confused to say the least. what exactly can I expect to see different from a Vamo then what I see with the egos. they seem a little more complicated. will they work with An evod? I have A protank that I could use but it's not my Favorite, I think mostly because of the cold vape and the metal tip. any info good or bad regarding the Vamo is appreciated. Thanks In Advance!

You can expect a better vape from an APV like the Vamo than you can get from an ego because you have greater control. the Vamo is an entry level APV/mod with significantly better battery life, higher voltage capabilities, etc. Yes, the Vamo has both a 510 connection and ego threading so you can use just about every device out there including your evod. I do have a Vamo 3 and it is very good. In the 18350 configuration it is not substantially bigger than your ego. Certainly there are much better APV's out there that will provide even better vaping experiences than the Vamo, but the Vamo is probably the most recommended first APV on this website.

My wife was very reluctant to move up to a mod from her ego batteries. It took about 4 months for her to do so. Now she has a Vamo V3, an Anyvape CVI 1 and and iTaste 3.0. The egos are distant backup devices for her now. My transistion to mods was easier and seemed to come more naturally. If I could only stop buying them now. Anyway, welcome to ECF, congrats on getting here, good luck and Vape On!

 

[HOPS]

I am fairly new to the vape world. I've been analog free since March 28th of 2013. my current setup consists of ego batteries with evod clearomizer's. I'm pretty happy with the vapor I receive most of the time from my evods... but sometimes I just want more. the vamo has caught my eye more than once and I've done some research... but I'm still confused to say the least. what exactly can I expect to see different from a Vamo then what I see with the egos. they seem a little more complicated. will they work with An evod? I have A protank that I could use but it's not my Favorite, I think mostly because of the cold Vape and the metal tip. any info good or bad regarding the Vamo is appreciated. Thanks In Advance!

Well, in all statistical terms, the vape will be the same with an evod no matter what you put it on. If you are using a regular ego (not a twist) you will have more control to fine tune the taste/th/etc... If you are using a twist, the vape will be the same. The upsides though are longer battery life, and being able to see how much life you have left in your batt before heading out... The evod will work on a version 2.5 Vamo. You will be able to tell if its a 2.5 by the screen, it will be a tinted screen and have a black border when lit... By the above post, it looks like it works on the version 3 also (which has the updated OLED display and spiraled "beauty" cuts down the body).

 

[HOPS]

Thanks holly, what about the stacking of batteries some members advise against or better yet advise to use with caution. What is behind that?

There can be dangers associated with using 2 cells in series (stacked). My understanding is that the battery connected to the positive terminal of the device will drain first, then pull current from the battery on the bottom. This can cause the top battery to "work harder" and overheat then vent gas. You can stack relatively safely, but you have to follow many steps including, but not limited to: only use a matched set (buy a pair and keep and use them only as a pair); meter both batts before and after charging, for highest level of safety their charge should never be more than 0.05 volts different from each other; label both batts and rotate which one is on top every time you stack; keep a log of each of these activities and when you start to notice fluctuations stop using them stacked... There are some other safety tips when stacking, but I'm drawing a blank on them now.... Realistically though, you won't have much need for stacking if you are using anything with a resistance at or over 2 ohms.

 

[New2vaps]

Thanks for your detailed response about stacking. Now it makes sense. I guess the safest way is use one battery, keep the second as a spare.

I was so set on getting the vamo then this recall came out. Not sure what to.

 

[Glen Snyder]

Right on time...the V3 issues are starting to come out...

***VAMO V3 RECALL***

To anyone who has purchased a Vamo V3 from Eastsidevapes,

There is a issue with the PCB on the Vamo V3 that makes it fire for approximately 5 seconds after the unit is turned off. This is certainly not okay with us, as it should NOT be doing this.

If your V3 is doing this, you can stop it by pressing the "-" or "+" buttons immediately after turning the device off. In any case I would recommend that use of the V3 should be stopped immediately to be on the safe side and prevent any other possible issues I am not aware of.

Please Contact me at jason@eastsidevapes.com for a full refund on this device. Thanks for your time and my apologies for any inconvenience this has caused you.

Link to this information...

Important News/Product Updates

That is the Rainbow Heaven version, not the one that FastTech has.

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/new-members-forum/433580-vamo2-vs-vamo-3-a-3.html#post9896114


Edit: JMO, but Eastside Vapes is a bit late with their IN STORE recall. We've known about the Rainbow Heaven firing issue for almost 3 weeks.

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/vamo/425835-stuck-noob-section-problem-my-vamo-v3.html

 

[HOPS]

Thanks for your detailed response about stacking. Now it makes sense. I guess the safest way is use one battery, keep the second as a spare.

I was so set on getting the vamo then this recall came out. Not sure what to.

Well, the other versions are still available. If you are using T3's or evods you will need a V2.5. I just picked one up at a shop this week (note this version is not labeled as 2.5. If not specified on the vendor site contact them and ask them if it has the tinted screen). There are plenty of other options out there too... Another good choice that offers similar options to the Vamo is the Siegeli Zmax V3 that telescopes (instead of an extra tube, the body telescopes up and down by by a threaded connection). More expensive, but a solid device... Looks like that recall is specific to the V3 which just came out recently and has the spiraled design on the body...
Oh, and no prob for the stacking info... Just passing on the best answer I received when I asked the same question lol!

 

[xCybe]

I'm gonna go against the grain and say - I prefer my eGos to the vamo. <shrug>

I think it's the china-chip 'pulse' method of heating the coil that don't enjoy.

 

[HOPS]

I'm gonna go against the grain and say - I prefer my eGos to the vamo. <shrug>

I think it's the china-chip 'pulse' method of heating the coil that don't enjoy.

Hey, ya gotta go with what works for you! Whether its a 65mm cigalike or provari with a zen rba, if it keeps you off cigs it's all good!!!

 

[xCybe]

Hey, ya gotta go with what works for you! Whether its a 65mm cigalike or provari with a zen rba, if it keeps you off cigs it's all good!!!

I'm pretty thrilled w/ my 19b and the eGos. 1 month no cigs!

(nice avatar - offtopic, here's my old tC)
http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/3/707/4461/26767230005_large.jpg

 

[New2vaps]

Glen, thank you very much. So it seems as though Vamo has 2 different manufactures. The one from fast tech does not have the rainbow branding so it won't have the issue that was discussed. I wonder who manufactures the Vamo fasttech sells.

Well at least I know it's safe to buy now. Thanks again.

 

[kiwivap]

Glen, thank you very much. So it seems as though Vamo has 2 different manufactures. The one from fast tech does not have the rainbow branding so it won't have the issue that was discussed. I wonder who manufactures the Vamo fasttech sells.

Well at least I know it's safe to buy now. Thanks again.

Hiya,
If I were you I'd just get a v2 Vamo. They are made by different factories now. There isn't really an "original" - they are all the same. The v2s have a good track record. I've been using mine for 7 months now - a lot.
This is the one - it has two good quality batteries designed to handle high drain, and a good quality charger:

http://www.fasttech.com/products/0/...vivi-stainless-steel-voltage-adjustable-e-cig

There's no recall with the v2s.
If you really want a v3 then this one, again with good batteries and charger, and not a Rainbow Heaven made Vamo:

http://www.fasttech.com/products/0/...v3-variable-voltage-e-cigarette-battery-compa

On your question about stacking batteries - that would be the smaller 18350's. You don't need to do that unless you want to get into the high watt vaping. I don't stack them in my Vamo and still get plenty of power.
If you do stack batteries you need to use two that are the same age, charge them together, and rotate them in the mod, i.e. one goes the mod first this time and the other in first next time. You also need to keep them together and only use them together, not mix them with other batteries, and periodically check them on a multimeter.

With a single 18650 you will get plenty of power, and you can use the Vamo in shorty mode with an 18350 as well. I like the shorty mode for out and about.
You can also J-wrap a v2 Vamo. I don't think there's a J-wrap for a v3.
Here's a J-wrapped v2 Vamo, 7 months of vaping and still going strong:

 

[kiwivap]

Right on time...the V3 issues are starting to come out...

***VAMO V3 RECALL***

(snip for length)

Good info - I think you need to add that its the Rainbow Heaven ones when you post this though. Quite a few Vamos get made by other places and no issues are showing up with those.
This is one vendor doing a recall - so I'm waiting to see if the Rainbow Heaven Vamos are showing up elsewhere with this issue, or if it was a bad batch he got. For now I wouldn't buy a Rainbow Heaven made Vamo.

 

[Notyavgkat]

Also, if you can get SS model you should. I have the black chrome model and the SS is better quality. I actually just added a wrap to my vamo last night...

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nice....do they have wraps for the MVP ?

 

[Bawn]

thought my vamo took a dmup yesterday. was reading LO on a my iclear. turns out my iclear coil shorted out. pheww. i went and bought a svd incase my vamo craps out. but still going strong been almost 9 months.

 

[New2vaps]

kiwi, great information. Again, thank you all. Your responses are detailed and you all really helped me out.

 

[New2vaps]

Sorry guys, before I order the vamo from fasttech I figured I would also buy the 18650 battery. They have many options for this battery. Not sure which one to buy. Can someone please help me.

There is 18650 flat top, bottom top, protected. not sure whats what.

Thanks

 

[Glen Snyder]

Sorry guys, before I order the vamo from fasttech I figured I would also buy the 18650 battery. They have many options for this battery. Not sure which one to buy. Can someone please help me.

There is 18650 flat top, bottom top, protected. not sure whats what.

Thanks

If you're going to get the Vamo V3 from FT check this out. The kit includes 2 good 18650 and a good charger. $53.63 Vamo V3 Variable Voltage E-Cigarette Battery Compartment Set with OLED Screen - with Nitecore I2 US battery charger/charger cable/2*Panasonic 18650 batteries at FastTech - Worldwide Free Shipping

Also, not to step on toes, but there's a full line of J Wraps available for the Vamo V3
Vamo V3

 

[kiwivap]

If you're going to get the Vamo V3 from FT check this out. The kit includes 2 good 18650 and a good charger. $53.63 Vamo V3 Variable Voltage E-Cigarette Battery Compartment Set with OLED Screen - with Nitecore I2 US battery charger/charger cable/2*Panasonic 18650 batteries at FastTech - Worldwide Free Shipping

Also, not to step on toes, but there's a full line of J Wraps available for the Vamo V3
Vamo V3

Why would you be stepping on toes - its good info to be updated on. Just looks like it would be trickier to apply a J-wrap on grooved surfaces like that.
I agree with your link for batteries if OP gets a v3. Theey are the exact same batteries and charger with this v2 Vamo kit:

http://www.fasttech.com/products/0/...vivi-stainless-steel-voltage-adjustable-e-cig

To the OP:
The batteries in either of those kits are very good - they are Panasonic cgr18650ch. They are one of the three main safer types recommended on the forums. The charger is very good too -it really is a good kit. On this one Fasttech have put good quality kits up for sale - just pick the Vamo look you like.
Totally stepping on toes - the v2 is the best.

 

[Spazmelda]

The Panasonic batteries are fantastic. I have two of those (got them at superT, I think). The fasttech price is much better than what I plaid for them months ago.

 

[shadowcaster504]

You just can't go wrong with the Vamo. Great price, great performance. I have three and just ordered a V3.