Recommended (authentic) external batteries:
Sony VTC4
Samsung25R
LG-HE2
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Battery Basics for Mods: IMR or Protected ICR?
buy from reputable dealers like RTD Vapor, Illum, Lighthound, or Orbtronics.
I think we need to STOP recommending a Istick 50
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Recommended (authentic) external batteries:
Sony VTC4
Samsung25R
LG-HE2
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Battery Basics for Mods: IMR or Protected ICR?
buy from reputable dealers like RTD Vapor, Illum, Lighthound, or Orbtronics.
Hmmm... none?
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Yeah... I'm sure there has been some Problems. But I haven't Heard of any.
So I'm not Ready to Throw Every APV that has a Built In Battery Under the Bus.
^^yeah there are Electro Energy Li on batteries
I'm willing to risk it..and oh btw Ed's expensive Vapor Flask quit working..my lil isticks..still firing away safely hopefully *lol* js.
I'm willing to risk it..and oh btw Ed's expensive Vapor Flask quit working..my lil isticks..still firing away safely hopefully *lol* js.
I'm not ready to throw all built in batteries under the bus either. I am only throwing the Istick 50.At least until all the "old " ones are recalled and we can differentiate them from the "new" batches
In the Mode of this Thread, I broke out my iStick20 and am Vaping on it Right Now.
iStick20 + Kanger Subtank Nano = Nice Setup
sorry about the vapor flask! I have had my eye on one for a long time, and I've been waiting to pull the trigger on it because of some concerns. I think the istick 30w will be pretty solid, or at least I hope so. my mom loves hers.
I agree it is nice. I'd prefer the 30 watt though. My only problem is with the 50 and the rate at which members still recommend them to new people all willy nillyIn the Mode of this Thread, I broke out my iStick20 and am Vaping on it Right Now.
iStick20 + Kanger Subtank Nano = Nice Setup
I think what you have to consider is the "I'm Happy. You will be Also" concept that Many People have with e-Cigarettes.
Having been around the ECF for awhile, I have seen Thousands of Recommendations from People who are So Happy that they got Off Cigarettes using a __________. And now they Want Everyone to be as Happy as they are. So they Recommend a _______ to anyone who asks.
It's kinda an Altruistic behavior.
There are Hundreds of People here who have an iStick50 and have had No Problems. And out of those Hundreds, Many have No Idea that there has even been a Problem with some People's iStick50's.
So they are More than Willing to Recommend an iStick50 to People who ask for Recommendations.
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I think you hit the nail on the head there. Guess I'll just wait on the world to change. *sighs*
For those of us that have had issues with the device, I think some people aren't getting that it worked fine until it didn't. This is not like a lotto (scratch-off) ticket where you either got a winner or not, this is something that will just happen at a point where we could have just uttered the words, "it works fine; I have had no issues!" And then...!?!?!?!
For those that have not experienced issues (and hopefully never will), I think it is fine for you all to recommend this based on your experiences, but it seems to me that the best thing to do with your recommendation is to at least, at the very least, put a caveat on your recommendation -- especially if talking to someone that is out-of-the-loop and just needs advice.
Some of you may say, "why should I put a caveat on anything when mine works just fine?" To which I would say, re-read the beginning of my post. And if in fact Eleaf fixed the issue, I think that's great! But, as has been said, if there is no clear and easy way to identify the new vs. old devices, how do you recommend the one that is supposedly fixed? I guess there is always the suggestion to buy direct from Eleaf for an additional ~$20.
Did anyone here buy direct from Eleaf? I bought from a well-respected vendor and Eleaf/Joyetech would not honor my purchase even though it is in fact authentic and that was not in dispute. The vendor I bought it from offered to try and fix it for me, but I just cut my losses rather than having a refurbished iStick.
For those that have not experienced issues (and hopefully never will), I think it is fine for you all to recommend this based on your experiences, but it seems to me that the best thing to do with your recommendation is to at least, at the very least, put a caveat on your recommendation -- especially if talking to someone that is out-of-the-loop and just needs advice.
Some of you may say, "why should I put a caveat on anything when mine works just fine?" To which I would say, re-read the beginning of my post. And if in fact Eleaf fixed the issue, I think that's great! But, as has been said, if there is no clear and easy way to identify the new vs. old devices, how do you recommend the one that is supposedly fixed? I guess there is always the suggestion to buy direct from Eleaf for an additional ~$20.
Did anyone here buy direct from Eleaf? I bought from a well-respected vendor and Eleaf/Joyetech would not honor my purchase even though it is in fact authentic and that was not in dispute. The vendor I bought it from offered to try and fix it for me, but I just cut my losses rather than having a refurbished iStick.
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Well if they frequently roam here or other forums I don't see how they aren't aware people have had problems with them. In this thread alone someone said well I haven't had a problem so I won't stop recommending them. I haven't had a problem with menopause but I'm aware it happens lol. Like I said when I recommend something I try and give the pros and cons. I mean inexperienced vapers are asking because they think we should know the good and bad. Most people I believe just don't want to say anything negative about something they bought. They gotta justify buying it and other people pay the price sometimes
Well if they frequently roam here or other forums I don't see how they aren't aware people have had problems with them. In this thread alone someone said well I haven't had a problem so I won't stop recommending them. I haven't had a problem with menopause but I'm aware it happens lol. Like I said when I recommend something I try and give the pros and cons. I mean inexperienced vapers are asking because they think we should know the good and bad. Most people I believe just don't want to say anything negative about something they bought. They gotta justify buying it and other people pay the price sometimes
I think a lot of people like to lurk and not a lot of them read posts like this. At least, that's my thought as to why these things would go unnoticed.
Also...don't throw your batteries under the bus! lol
Also...don't throw your batteries under the bus! lol
I only really recommend to beginners. 50watt APV's aren't on that list. If the person has progressed far enough to use a 50W, he's progressed far enough to do his own research.
Laughing with lungs full of vapor sucks worse than laughing after inhaling smoke. And smoke is pretty bad
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