Is a Vamo can be dangerous on some settings?

[rexet]

Hi all!

I ordered a Vamo v2 and a AW IMR 18350 battery to power it.
I know that some device like the Provari has some protection that not allow to vape at some wattage regarding the wick properties. you just can't fire it.
I never read anything like that about the Vamo.

Since I'm a rookie about vaping on mod I don't want to burn anything, damage my wick or worst explode the battery.

Is the Vamo have any protection that prevent users not to vape with bad settings?

 

[Ryedan]

First, there is no device out there that will not fry your heating coil if you put too much power to it. This is not dangerous, just means you lost a coil and will have to replace it or what you are using that it is in. Don't worry about the wicks, they are much tougher than the coils.

As long as you do not use two batteries in it, the Vamo will not allow you do anything that will make a battery vent or explode. That is as long as it is working correctly, same as with every other device.

Enjoy your new Vamo!

 

[rexet]

Thank you Ryedan, much appreciated.

If I fry the coil while I'm inhaling, could the vapor from the burning coil be toxic?

 

[Vapoor eyes er]

Thank you Ryedan, much appreciated.

If I fry the coil while I'm inhaling, could the vapor from the burning coil be toxic?

One of the features of the Vamo is it's VW (variable wattage) and VV (variable voltage)
With VW you just set the wattage and the Vamo will read whatever ohms your carto, etc is and adjust according- most vape @ 7.5- 8.0 watts.

 

[Vapoor eyes er]

Here's the Vamo Forum:
VAMO
And the User Manual:
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/vamo/359600-vamo-vv-vw-v2-user-manual-download.html
Do NOT stack 2 X 18350 batteries unless you know what you're doing.

 

[zapped]

One of the features of the Vamo is it's VW (variable wattage) and VV (variable voltage)
With VW you just set the wattage and the Vamo will read whatever ohms your carto, etc is and adjust according- most vape @ 7.5- 8.0 watts.

Not entirely true.

Stay away from low resistance atties...those below 2.0 ohms. You can set up a situation where the battery is discharging too fast, especially so with stacked batteries (which I dont recommend to anyone to start with)

 

[rexet]

Thank you for the links, will definitely read this and the manual.

Regarding the auto adjustment in VW mode, I read that sometimes the Vamo miscalculate the ohm. How do you take this into account?

 

[Ryedan]

If I fry the coil while I'm inhaling, could the vapor from the burning coil be toxic?

The coil actually melts when it gets too hot, so there is no real 'fry' as in burning with a flame. In my opinion there is no danger with any device other than perhaps cartomizers. Cartos have a filler material that can melt if it gets too hot. I find carto coils are hard to fry if you keep the carto properly wet. If it gets dry, you will taste it immediately. 'Burnt' juice tastes awful.

I've also never had a coil fry while taking a drag. It's always happened when I was dry burning a coil or setting up a RBA. I don't worry about it for safety reasons.

 

[Sovran]

The Vamo has 2 settings. One is modulated the other is not. The owners manual shows you how to switch between these settings. I prefer the non modulated mode. As for misreading the ohms, IMO that is more user error than device malfunction. If the contacts are dirty or gummed up it could read a higher resistance. If the coil is partially shorted it could read lower resistance then the short open up when the coil gets hot.

 

[rexet]

Thank you for your kind advice.
I plan to use only the VW mode with only one 18350 battery (no stacking). I guess I should be fine

 

[Sovran]

You misunderstand. While there are 2 modes for VV and VW there are also 2 modes to determine how the power is applied. One mode pulses full power on and off to give you the desired power. This is the modulated mode. The other mode gives the desired power full time. I cant really explain it more than that, but reading the owners manual should clear this up for you.

 

[rexet]

Oh I see what you mean! Ok let's put the manual on my iPad, I'm gonna read it this weekend.

 

[Sovran]

Here is a link to what I am talking about. It might also be the "danger" you are worried about. How to switch from RMS to AVG？

I use the AVG mode and have never damaged a coil. Vaping at 8.5-10 watts on 2 ohm coil

 

[rexet]

Oh yeah I remember now having watched this on multiple youtube review of the Vamo. Most of them recommend to use the RMS mode (NO2).

 

[Vapoor eyes er]

Not entirely true.

Stay away from low resistance atties...those below 2.0 ohms. You can set up a situation where the battery is discharging too fast, especially so with stacked batteries (which I dont recommend to anyone to start with)

Agree 2.0 ohms is the lowest I'd go. If using 2.0 ohms or lower I'd switch to VV. Danger also with stacked batts is they have to be constantly monitored- used stacked batts in a Mech Mod and it wasn't worth the trouble and worry.

 

[junkman]

I go 1.2 or 1.3 ohms often on my vamo. No problems. But for a beginner you should shoot for around 2. My advice, keep it in VW and RMS.

 

[rexet]

I go 1.2 or 1.3 ohms often on my vamo. No problems. But for a beginner you should shoot for around 2. My advice, keep it in VW and RMS.

I'll do that to be sure to make my first steps into the mod world with safety

 

[jeffd]

and don't forget to keep your vamo on 'stun' not kill mode.

 

[Vapoor eyes er]

I'll do that to be sure to make my first steps into the mod world with safety

Basically begin at a lower voltage or wattage and work your way up until you're happy with the quality of the vape. Just don't go too high that you get a burnt taste. You're going to find diff flavors will taste better @ different voltages. When you get your Vamo best to post in the forum the ohms of your carto, etc and ask for assistance for a setting to start IMO.

 

[rexet]

and don't forget to keep your vamo on 'stun' not kill mode.

Sorry, what? What is the kill mode ?