Introducing Sgt VV (Army Tank) - Variable Volt Bottom Feeder

[MiMoSeTH]

Actually, i'm waiting for some AMG Bottom Feeder Hybrid atomizers at 2.5 ohm from Vapage, because so far i like the AMG Hybrid atomizer at 2.0 ohm i'm using. They're pretty airy in the Sgt but the flavor, vapor and TH are nice in my not so experienced opinion.

But...i'm really curious about the i06, and waiting for Ikenvape to open the new store to order some and try them. So, has anyone here tried the ones i already have and the i06 to let me know how they compare?

Also, since it's my first real VV PV, i'm wondering if there's any difference from a flavor/TH/vapor perspective while using the same wattage but different resistence and voltage.

Right now i'm running my 2.0 at 3,7 but some of my DIY flavors, mostly fruity ones, taste off, and not sure what to blame

 

[Stownz]

I didn't really like the I06s, they don't hold juice very well. Might be fine for a light vaper, but for me, I was either flooding them or dry burning, basicly like the Stealth series, "Leaky".

The vapage ones were pretty good, but not good enough to justify the price and the orders they kept screwing up and sending me the wrong thing.

As far as what Ohms to use, I prefer the 2.5 range.
1) They last longer then LR
2) Usually have more wraps on the coil: aka more surface area
3) You have room with the VV adjustment to go up or down quite a bit
4) Battery life is greater, regulators just seem more efficient running a 2.5 @ 5 volts, then a 1.5 @ 3.7

 

[MiMoSeTH]

Now that's a good piece of info, thank you

Actually, i really like the vapage ones, but ordering them is just a lottery. That's why i'm looking at alternatives, but not DYI atomizers.

I'm also a chain vaper, so now you got me concerned about the i06. How come so many people praise them?

 

[ukeman]

I got a couple vapage, 2.0 and / or 2.5, and they are just sitting in my drawer...
This just goes to show there are different preferences... I don't like them because they are a bit "airy".
The reason i like the i06 is because the draw feels restricted, which some call too tight. I compare it to an analog cigarette draw, and the TH too; not too strong, but definitely there.
I chain vape, and I don't have the complaints about the i06; leaking... i too find they need constant re-filling, but the vape is worth it imo.

So this goes to show you got to try them to know if it's for you.... This costs money....but I always fall back on the fact that the cost of smoking was very high. So is vaping.
But once you find something you like, you can stop experimenting and then maybe save some $.

Now that's a good piece of info, thank you

Actually, i really like the vapage ones, but ordering them is just a lottery. That's why i'm looking at alternatives, but not DYI atomizers.

I'm also a chain vaper, so now you got me concerned about the i06. How come so many people praise them?

 

[Stownz]

Now that's a good piece of info, thank you

Actually, i really like the vapage ones, but ordering them is just a lottery. That's why i'm looking at alternatives, but not DYI atomizers.

I'm also a chain vaper, so now you got me concerned about the i06. How come so many people praise them?

Depends on your bank of experience a lot of time. Case in point is CE2 Failomizers: LOTS of nooby love them, but 1 in a 1000 experienced vapers hate them. If you have nothing to compare too, other then some junky cartridges and attys, or maybe some CE2s, they might be great !

 

[MiMoSeTH]

According to my experience, the best performing atomizers i tried so far are those AMG Hybrids, when they perform the way they're supposed to. I'm satisfied with them, but like i said i don't feel comfortable purchasing products from Vapage because they all share something in common: lack of QA.

 

[Devonmoonshire]

Okay, just got back from E-Cig City where I purchased two sets of Trustfire 900Mah 14500 Batteries, picked up the "Chill Out" Juice that Jason had for me, and of course some the Pink Spot Lemon Drop and Flue Cured Tobacco juices I have been RAVING About.

Now I happen to own a whole boatload of surprisingly enough the EXACT SAME 3 ML BOTTLES that the SGT VV V2 Army Tank uses. I have now officially become SPECIAL FORCES For the SGT VV Army Tank Army as I have been through 5 Flavors in Five different bottles using my Army Tank and I am using batteries right out of the cellophane never charged by me, just factory charge and vaping my 3.5 Ohm 306 atty at 6V since about 12:30, it is now 530 and all I can say is.........

This Bad Boy ROCKSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

OMG Man, Jmarkus you have created one HECK of a Gem in this PV. I outfitted it with a specialty 510 to 510 extender added a black delrin drip shield, a 306 3.5 ohm atty and canon stile delrin drip tip and now it is fully situated to Vape Me Into OBLIVION!!! This thing is freakin' AMAZING.

Y'all will see the full set up when I shoot the video tomorrow Right now I am Loving my Birthday Present from JMarkus and I will commit now to buying a metal one as soon as you get them done because I want another one

Vaping ever So Happily;

Nate aka Darth Vapor

 

[donnah]

That's a really good price for an atomizer. How would you rate it in terms of vapor, taste, and TH compared to a 510 or 306?

I used 510's for a year and just recently tried a 901.. I was blown away by the performance (vapor, taste and th) As for leaking, they're fine if you know what you're doing and watch the hole. But leaking IS an issue with the 901 on the army tank.. if the juice leaks out the hole and down into the catchcup, it doesn't take much to send it over the edge and down the side of the box. Unlike the 510, which has little air hole at the bottom, the 901 just has the one hole up on the side. So if juice gets into the catchcup, all you can do is wipe it out, you can't suck it back in like with a 510. I had been using 510 cartos and didn't realize what the "filler taste" was until I tried a 901 with it's pure flavor.

As for the 306.. I ordered a couple from madvapes and didn't really like them. Flavor just wasn't there for me, nor was the rest of the performance. I set it aside for a rainy day.

 

[ukeman]

btw, i guess i had an LR 901 which was pluming at lowest voltage... the SR dse 901 vapor king needs about midway...4.+ volts for maximum.

found out that i wasn't screwing the adapter in far enough and it wobbled.... working great.

 

[loft]

Need suggestions for re-attaching the catch cup to the plastic housing... mine just started turning when I went to take off my atomizer

 

[jmarkus]

Need suggestions for re-attaching the catch cup to the plastic housing... mine just started turning when I went to take off my atomizer

hey loft, just sent you a pm, ill be happy to fix it up for you.

 

[jmarkus]

was faffin around today and decided to take an old 7.5v transformer and create a passthrough...private passthrough. has the same specs as sgtvv including juice feeding, vv, switching reg. kinda funny and the transformers kinda bulky, but no batteries required.

 

[pebo88]

Nicely done! I always thought passthroughs were weird though, drawing vapor while connected to an "extension" cord.

 

[pebo88]

Hey Nate aka Darth Vapor,

Hows your video coming along. I cant wait to see your SgtII in action with the drip shield on it......

 

[Devonmoonshire]

Hey Nate aka Darth Vapor,

Hows your video coming along. I cant wait to see your SgtII in action with the drip shield on it......

Sorry all, I must apologize for not getting it done today. I will have to do it this upcoming weekend, Hopefully. Some things came up that made it impossible to do this weekend. I seem to have murdered my poor Army Tank, I know I know a Sailor has no business driving a an Army Tank, but I did and it now has to go to the Motor Pool for repairs I should be back in service by next weekend though so I shall commence video making upon it's return.

Let me say this though, JMarkus is an Awesome supplier and stands behind his gear 150%
Sincerely;
Nate aka Darth Vapor

 

[Devonmoonshire]

Awesome looking little Passthrough there JMarkus. Looks really nice.

I am still amazed at the performance of the Army Tank though, so much power and longevity out of little 14500 batteries. WOW.

Nate aka Darth Vapor

 

[pebo88]

Just for curiosity, what happened to your SgtII?

 

[Devonmoonshire]

We are not sure at this point, it is acting like a short as it lights up just fine without an atty and then doesn't with one. No biggie though, J is gonna fix it right up for me and get er back on the firing line

LOL Unlike a lot of folks I am not the type to go ballistic because something goes wrong with an otherwise Excellent Product. I love this Army Tank, as a matter of fact as much as I hate to say it my Provari has been feeling neglected since I got the batteries for the Army Tank yesterday. Simply put, no matter how hard a person tries to make a perfect device, such as JMarkus has done, things happen and that is no big deal at all in my opinion because he is going to fix it for me and I will be back in action in no time.


Nate aka Darth Vapor

 

[washvap]

I don't talk about pp here... heheh there's a couple of thread about them that you should look up....
but trading is another thing... i'd send you a couple new 901's for one new i06. just 'cause i got em... or 4 for 2.

think about it, do your research and let me know.
I don't really need them like some who haven't had the chance to get the i06 before he closed the site, but i'm getting some of the new ones anyway when he re-opens.

Sounds good. I'll look around for those threads and let you know if I want to trade then.

I used 510's for a year and just recently tried a 901.. I was blown away by the performance (vapor, taste and th) As for leaking, they're fine if you know what you're doing and watch the hole. But leaking IS an issue with the 901 on the army tank.. if the juice leaks out the hole and down into the catchcup, it doesn't take much to send it over the edge and down the side of the box. Unlike the 510, which has little air hole at the bottom, the 901 just has the one hole up on the side. So if juice gets into the catchcup, all you can do is wipe it out, you can't suck it back in like with a 510. I had been using 510 cartos and didn't realize what the "filler taste" was until I tried a 901 with it's pure flavor.

As for the 306.. I ordered a couple from madvapes and didn't really like them. Flavor just wasn't there for me, nor was the rest of the performance. I set it aside for a rainy day.

Thanks for sharing your experience with the 901's with me Donnah. They sound like some really nice atomizers if you use them right. As for 306's, honestly only used ones from Cisco at this point and extremely pleased with both the LR 1.5 and HV 3.0 ohm versions. You should give them a try one of these days.

 

[Taniger1]

I like my 306LR's from Cisco too, I might have to try the HV3.0's the Wash, maybe on my next buying round!