jj2 and Lisa66 try the new Auto Dial-a-Volt

[Lisa66]

We have both had a chance to try the new auto DAV and decided to consolidate into one thread (saves on real estate). I'll be posting my comments first and the lovely jj will add hers a little later.

Lisa's experience:

I call it "experience" rather than "review" because I didn't have anything particular in mind or any plan prior to using the new DAV. I just attached cartos and proceeded as normal. I used two different V4L juices separately; both of them come from a stash of stockpiled, no longer available juice..... a mint and a berry tobacco. I started at 4.2 volts, my usual starting point with a new juice on another variable volt PV. I like that this just so happens to be one of the markings on the dial. I used a V4L cool cart.

First, at least for me, this is the best draw on an auto that I have ever tried. I realize that draw preference is subjective. I find that little effort is required to get a draw but that the draw is full of vapor. On mine, there is no need for a primer puff at all. If these are consistently made this way.....then I'm an auto girl again, at least for when I'm out and about.

I was pretty impressed, so I decided to do a side-by-side taste test using same juice, same carto, same voltage... With a high-end variable voltage device that has the initials "PV"; the mini version. Absolutely no difference whatsoever in flavor or vapor. This surprised me very much.

I did not even test for length to cutoff. For me, if I'm not getting the hit I want in 5 seconds then I don't want to waste my time. This thing delivered what I want. It's convenient, and makes using an auto a real option for me again.

Battery life - I wouldn't know, as I always put them on the charger way before they are drained and have many backup options.

Stay tuned for jj's upcoming review.

 

[jj2]

The Auto Dial-A-Volt 1100 mAH battery
Thanks to BHam and V4L, I got the opportunity to try this out.

Way back in 2009 when I took up vaping, I, of course, started with an auto. Before the first year was over, I went manual and never considered using anything else.

Over the next 3 (close to four) years, I had the occasion to use an auto (other peoples) and every time that I did it only confirmed that I’d made the right choice.

My first thought was, “Wow this is one long battery!!!”
This turned out to be no biggie since it took virtually no time getting use to holding it in my hand.
It's about half the length of what is in the picture and a whole lot slimmer.

The annoying cut off wasn’t there, or at least I never kicked it in.

The battery adjusts from 3.2 to 4.8 volts.
Never used it enough to kill the battery, but I put it on the charger before going to bed.
It did make it through a long day (7 AM until about midnight).
I tried a clearo, a cartomizer, a dual cartomizer, and a Vivi Nova on it.
Like us humans, they all have their own personality and with a simple twist, I adjusted to make each a perfect fit.

I use VG but as you can see, it gave me the power to get plumbs of vapor (no primer puff needed).

And yes I have changed my mind about autos.

Thanks for the opportunity to try it out BHam!!!

 

[katz-in-boots]

Great reviews, both of you! Good to know that you both found them as good as I do.

 

[jj2]

Oh I was surprised....well shocked. Things have come a long way.

 

[Morandir835]

Thank you Ms. Lisa66 and Ms. Jj2 for the reviews.

 

[BHam]

Thank you ladies for the great reviews! I'm so glad these new ecigs have changed your minds about automatic batts .

 

[JenJen]

Well! I would love an auto, but have just never been satisfied with anything other than a manual. After jj2's review, I may just have to give this a try. Does anyone know if these work with the mega carts? I don't think I could give them up! Thanks in advance...

 

[K9Luvr]

Well! I would love an auto, but have just never been satisfied with anything other than a manual. After jj2's review, I may just have to give this a try. Does anyone know if these work with the mega carts? I don't think I could give them up! Thanks in advance...

No JenJen, they don't work with the mega carts. harmony and Morandir told me that there are adapters that might work, tho. I, too, love my mega carts, so giving them up to use my new auto DAV was hard. But I rotate it out with my ego/mega carts thru the day, so it's ok.

 

[emb]

Very nice review Lisa and JJ. As a auto user and a user of the new auto DAV I concur with Lisa and JJ - these new auto DAV batteries are fantastic. I personally couldn't tell the difference between the manual DAV's that I have and the auto DAV, a very strong powerful draw with lost of taste and vapor. Thanks for the reviews Lisa and JJ.

 

[Morandir835]

Ms. JenJen trying to track down a certain 510 adapter, once I do you'll be one of the first to know.

 

[JenJen]

Thanks guys!

 

[K9Luvr]

Ms. JenJen trying to track down a certain 510 adapter, once I do you'll be one of the first to know.

What about me?

 

[Morandir835]

You're on the list Ms. K9Luvr.

 

[K9Luvr]

You're on the list Ms. K9Luvr.

 

[waylonjessi4ever]

Thank you for the reviews I am not quite ready to do mine ,maybe tomorrow

 

[BHam]

I'm excited for it!

Thank you for the reviews I am not quite ready to do mine ,maybe tomorrow

 

[Iowa Gal]

Well if it's ok I'm going to chime in here with my review as well. I seriously can't tell you how impressed I am with the Auto DAV. It is very comfortable to hold. I was shocked with the ease of draw and vapor production using a cool cart. I then pulled out my 510 adapter and used my carto tanks and a clearo...both performed very well. I do plan to pick up an 808 carto tank as I feel like any time you use an adapter there is a slight decrease. Perhaps it's just in my head? I can't believe I'm getting 8-10 hours from this battery (slightly lower with carto tanks than cartos/clearo. I have had no issues with cutoff for my vaping style. I also had my dad give this a test drive and his eyes lit up as he vaped away with his Cowboy Cool Cart. He normally uses a passthrough and felt this battery was just as good as the vape he gets with them. Dad prefers a manual in any form so will be checking out the Manual DAV for him at Vapebash.

The majority of the time I have it set a 4.2 as well but did play with the lower and higher end and really noticed a difference. There are some juices I use that could really benefit from the adjustments. My one and only complaint is the charging time. I have been seeing 11-12 hours for a charge. In general I prefer not to charge batteries when I'm not home or am sleeping..but due to the charge time I have been plugging this in over night.

I have acquired quite a variety of vaping supplies over the past couple of years...but this DAV is perfect for on the go and will remain in my daily rotation for sure.

 

[grandpawrichard]

My new Dial-a-volt came in the mail today. I dug through my stash of brand new cartos and filled a couple of them with some of my favorite Spearmint Nobacco juice and dialed the setting down to 3.2v. to start with.

At 3.2 volts I got an Immediate start up without a primer puff. It was a pleasant tasting surprise. Very, very Mild flavor, but a bit too mild for my liking. I still had a good clould of Vapor, but the throat hit is too mild for my vaping preference. It might be Perfect for someone that likes a very mild hit; or for a Beginning Vapor that hasn't learned how to use their product.

At this minute I am on the 3.7v. setting. I am getting a strong cloud of vapor, a bit more Robust flavor, a bit more throat hit that is quite pleasant, but not over powering and I am enjoying this new contraption very much.

Wow! I just ran the setting up to 4.2v. and I was instantly amazed at how much Vapor cloud I am getting! Not to mention how much more wonderful Spearmint Flavor I taste! The throat hit went up quite a bit at this setting. I think I will be using this setting with this flavor, but I am going to try the last setting before I decide.

Here I am at 4.8v. I have a huge cloud of vapor circling my head. My mouth is filled with a heavy Peppermint flavor and I am coughing my head off! 4.8v. is a bit too much for me right now, especially with Spearmint Nobacco. I think I'll dial back down and only use the highest setting to experiment with other flavors or during those times when I Really Need a Heavy Hit!
This setting is definitely for those people that like a Heavy Throat hit and massive clouds of heavy, but wonderful vapor; not for me.

One other thing that I would like to point out that not many other people might notice: The size of the Dial-a-volt is absolutely Perfect for me and my BIG Meat Hook Hands! Especially now that I have had a stroke and my Right hand is weak, so that it likes drop Pencils, Pens, and my other V4L Ecigs! This is a God's Send For Me! Thank You BHam and V4L! You ROCK!

GPR

 

[K9Luvr]

Well I have to admit some jealousy. My Auto DAV VV worked like a charm for the first several days. Now I get 5 hours use, and then 12-14 hours to charge. And I've gotten where I love my tank on 4.2, and I'm depressed every time it dies and has to go back on the charger

 

[dedi]

Well I have to admit some jealousy. My Auto DAV VV worked like a charm for the first several days. Now I get 5 hours use, and then 12-14 hours to charge. And I've gotten where I love my tank on 4.2, and I'm depressed every time it dies and has to go back on the charger

What carto are you using K9?