I'm a ground zero here... help

[magpie]

and I mean ground zero... Don't bash me if my question is stupid... they say they're are no stupic questions but I doubt the truth of that.

I'm almost ready to place my order:
can't see explanation (probably none needed for most) on website:

I have to choose AUTOMATIC or MANUAL battery(s).

What's the difference? Or advantage of one over other?

 

[Hoosier]

Go manual.

The automatic is too automatic and can make learning to vape correctly difficult.

 

[feathersncream]

Go Manual --- I can't say that loud enough!!! Plus if you put the automatic in your pocket it Will turn it's self ON

 

[razputin]

Automatic batteries turn on when you take a drag whereas manual ones turn on when you press the button. Many people prefer manual batteries because they can control the size of the hit they get. With an automatic there is a cut-off time where it will shut off but with a manual you can continue pressing the button. Most people I believe go for the manual batteries which allows for more control.

 

[TWolf]

The manual battery has a button that you press to activate your pv, whereas the automatic is activated by your puffing on it. My understanding is that automatic batteries can also sometimes be activated by other sounds. The manual battery will last longer (again my understanding only as I have a manual).

Also, if you plan to try dripping, use a manual battery as they are closed at the end. Juice can potentially drip into the end of an automatic battery ruining it.

 

[cfrazer]

I prefer manual, as it gives more control, sometimes when a cart isn't vaping well you have to heat it up a little to get it going and with an automatic that means you have to suck your brains out.

I started with an automatic as I assumed that would be the most natural, but within 2 weeks I wished I would have ordered manuals as I have now replaced all but 1 automatic battery with manual.

 

[phenom5]

I'm not sure if it's an option on the kit you're ordering, but if it is...

I would suggest getting one manual, one automatic (again, not sure on what you're looking at getting, but if it comes with multiple batts [which it should] and you have the option of getting both) getting one of each allows you to try both out for yourself. I got a kit with autos, turns out I like the manuals much better. As others have said the manuals have no auto cutoff, & are sealed.

 

[Kilroy]

The manual battery eliminates one part of the equation. You push the button and its "on". Then you can concentrate on getting the most out of your ecig, learn how to take that long slow draw. Some automatics are OK, others you have to draw too quickly on, just to keep them going. Simplify your life. Get manuals.

 

[ZERO]

Go manual.

The automatic is too automatic and can make learning to vape correctly difficult.

+1 and grab a glass of whatever you like to drink and sit back and read the wealth of knowledge here on ECF.....

Welcome to the boards...

 

[TheBlueAdept]

I find the automatic on my 4075 a little annoying sometimes (mainly in that it goes into 'cutoff' mode sooner than I'd like) but it didn't slow me down from learning proper drawing technique I don't think.

Having said that, the auto battery on my Vapor King rocks! It has a much longer time before cutoff by design, and it works exactly as I expect it to!

I've never had a problem with auto batteries triggering accidentally, but understand that some have with some models.

There's my $0.02, hope it helps you!

 

[justsomeguy]

I'm not sure if it's an option on the kit you're ordering, but if it is...

I would suggest getting one manual, one automatic (again, not sure on what you're looking at getting, but if it comes with multiple batts [which it should] and you have the option of getting both) getting one of each allows you to try both out for yourself. I got a kit with autos, turns out I like the manuals much better. As others have said the manuals have no auto cutoff, & are sealed.

Agreed - I did the same thing, got one of each... and like most people, I wound up preferring the manuals. But, I will say when I started vaping, the autos felt more natural because they were more like what I was used to from analogs... but after a couple of days I found that I was getting better drags off the manual, and holding down a button didn't seem like such a big deal at all. Now it's second nature (just like smoking was), and I don't even think about the button.

And of course, wouldn't you know it, my wife tried both ... and preferred the auto batteries.

So yeah, if you have the option I would suggest getting one of each.
If the kit only comes with one - I would probably say go ahead and get the manual because odds are that's what you're going to prefer if you're like most of us here.

OH - and by the way, this was definitely not a stupid question.
I had the same question myself when I started vaping just a month ago or so... and many others have too. Dont' worry about it, there is a slight learning curve. Feel free to ask... it'll help ensure you get the most out of vaping and hopefully allow you to kick the analogs for good.

Besides...give it a couple of weeks and you'll be answering a lot of these questions yourself.

 

[hecknaw]

and I mean ground zero... Don't bash me if my question is stupid... they say they're are no stupic questions but I doubt the truth of that.

I'm almost ready to place my order:
can't see explanation (probably none needed for most) on website:

I have to choose AUTOMATIC or MANUAL battery(s).

What's the difference? Or advantage of one over other?

YEP! looks like to me you may have an answer,if'n ya go wif majority!!!

 

[K.P.]

One more vote for manual batteries.

The only advantage to an automatic battery is being able to inhale hands-free, such as while typing with both hands or whatever. Other than that, they're more of a novelty.

You know what it's like when your cigarette is sort of half-out, and you have to give it a quick, sharp drag to fire it up again before taking a proper drag? That's what you have to do with most automatic batteries. Every single time.

 

[cliff5550]

Go manual.
Didn't want anything but automatics when we started because they looked more like what we were used to. After many, many batteries died from juice getting into the top (read $$$$) we went to manuals and that's all we have now.