Joy ego-c

[Tammymagoo]

I am thinking of purchasing the joy ego-c starter kit any reviews or opinions of this product??

 

[UncleKevin]

My wife & I tried the eGo-C starter kit, but we realized whenever we laid it on its side it leaks - bad! You have to keep it upright in order to prevent it. Right now my wife is walking around with her eGo-C in a glass so it is kept standing up. Not workable when we are out.

I had ordered an eGo-C Twist with the eGo CE4+ V2 Clearomizer in addition to the eGo-C. That is what I am using. My wife is waiting for her setup to arrive in the next day or so.

This setup is working well for us right now. The 1000 mAh Twist battery lasts more than a day for me. But check around in here. There are lots of suggestions for new folks like us.

I used myvaporstore.com, but there are lots of vendors. If you have a brick-and-mortar store near you they will probably let you try some so you can see what you like.

All models represent compromises in size, price, ease of use and mess. Worthwhile to do some home work. But make a choice as soon as you can and just get started. You will learn a ton for owning and using your first PV.

Enjoy!

 

[Pappy]

Check out Post #9 in this thread to see my recommendation:

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/new-members-forum/310734-hello-new-ecig-user.html

 

[souvik]

Hi Tammy.. the most important component in any kit , is the battery which is meant to last you about 6 months minimum, depending on your vape style, rest of the things will wear off much quicker. IMO the best suggestion would be to go for assorted parts..the ego-c twists are a great buy at present, in the ego series go for a couple of twists, and try out 2-3 resistance cartos or clearos. any range from 2.2 -2.4-2.8 is ideal, you will notice that different juice vape better at different resistance. This way you will not only have a pair of the best batteries in the ego series, you will also get to try out different attys and clearos. and you will not get stuck with 5 attys with the same resistance, like the ego-c kit offers. and all this you get at a much lower cost.

best buy:a pair of ego-c twists
a pack of boge cartos, choosing the resistance is important go for the 2.2 to 2.4ohm
the V3 or v4 or which ever is the latest in the vision ego series of clearomizers...2.4-2.8ohm
and finally the most important thing...an ego type charger
and you are ready to roll.......

happy vaping

[edit] not to mention u also get the great Joyetech feel fit and finish , with the twists(try the 1x650mah and 1x900mah battery.....the 1000mah is just a little too long).

 

[sailorman]

The manufacturers estimated lifespan of a fixed voltage 650 ego battery is 4-6 months. A variable voltage will last for a shorter period of time than a fixed voltage. A 1000mah will last longer than a 650mah. Long before a battery dies, it will start holding a charge for less time than it did when it was new.

A 650mah Twist will give you 3.5 hours or so between charges, when it is new. The 1000mah model will give you about 7-8 hours. Those times will decrease as the battery ages.

The 650mah Twist is as long as a 1100mah kGo or a Lavatube "mini" with a 900mah battery.
The 1000mah is probably the longest PV on the market, physically longer than a full sized Lavatube with a 2000mah battery.

Is the Twist a "game changer" or a "best buy"?
Not when you look at the facts and compare it to the alternatives.
Compare the price, features, power and overall lifespan of an eGo Twist to a Vtube.

Price for kit including 2 batteries and charger:
Twist: $50-65 shipped
Vtube: $57-80 shipped

Battery Capacity:
Twist: 650/1000 mah (avg. cost per "mah" of capacity = $0.084/mah)
Vtube: 1600-2250mah (avg. $0.038/mah)

Approx. run time between charges
Twist: 3.5/8 hours
Vtube: 14-20 hours

Voltage Range:
Twist: 3-4.8V (1.8V total)
Vtube: 3-6.0V (3V total)

Warranty:
Twist: 14-30 days
Vtube: One year plus 30 day money back "satisfaction" guarantee

Voltage Display:
Twist: Knob on bottom, tiny numbers, difficult to read.
Vtube: LED display

Battery level indicator:
Twist: None
Vtube: LED display

Lifespan:
Twist: 4-6 months, somewhat longer for the 1000mah model.
Vtube: No anticipated failure date.

Approx. Cost to replace battery
Twist: $20-25
Vtube: $8

Price of the Vtube kit at apolloecigs.com is $50-$60-$73 shipped for Alum-Chrome-Stainless in mini or full sized with 30% off code Vtube30. Shipping is free and includes 1 year warranty, charger, atomizer, drip tip and 1600mah battery.

An additional 1600mah IMR battery is $6.50 shipped with 20% off code "fireworks", valid thru 7/4.
A 2250 mah Panasonic IMR battery is $7.99 shipped at Orbtronic.com. That's over 2X the run time of a 1000mah Twist in one $8 battery.

The Vtube is clearly the current Best Buy in "budget" Variable Voltage PVs.

 

[Eagle Talon]

the removable battery is always a better choice than a short-term eGo or Stingray set! cost and operating time is much better. only the size of a better eGo.
I use in the lava: 18650 one pieces a Samsung ICR (purple) / one day. perfect

 

[AuntLea]

I just got my first eGo-C and so far I think it's great. My only problem is I have to keep it straight up and down or it leaks between the battery and the cone. Does anyone else have this problem? Thanks


Vaping since Jun 30, 2012

 

[sailorman]

I just got my first eGo-C and so far I think it's great. My only problem is I have to keep it straight up and down or it leaks between the battery and the cone. Does anyone else have this problem? Thanks


Vaping since Jun 30, 2012

Almost everyone has that problem. Ego-C and, especially, eGo-Ts are known for leaking, burnt taste, etc., etc..
Most people who sing the praises of these systems are new owners. Eventually, they nearly all discover that the best way to fix the problem is to remove the atomizer/tank and replace it with something that works. Some use cartomizers and some use clearomizers. The eGo Vision clearomizer (CE4) is a popular choice, but there are others.

I would suggest you look for, and order, some replacement juice delivery systems. In time, you will get tired of the drama and you'll replace that "tank system". Almost everyone does, sooner or later.

 

[souvik]

I just got my first eGo-C and so far I think it's great. My only problem is I have to keep it straight up and down or it leaks between the battery and the cone. Does anyone else have this problem? Thanks


Vaping since Jun 30, 2012

Welcome to ecf and into the world of vaping....are you using the B-type or the A-type attys? ...i am using the tank attys with an ego twist battery as well.....initially i had a little leakage..now it's not much....u can check if the cartridge tank "caps" are well fitted...and press it into the atty firmly, at times u hear the click too....also try the silicone caps that have come with the kit......

happy vaping

 

[AuntLea]

@souvik
I have a type A standard res. I have the eGo-Twist coming in the mail. Can't wait to get it. My husband got one on our first order and I know that's the way I want to go. I'm tired of caring mine around in a glass lol. Thanks for the input.


Vaping since Jun 30, 2012

 

[Infinite]

Almost everyone has that problem. Ego-C and, especially, eGo-Ts are known for leaking, burnt taste, etc., etc..
Most people who sing the praises of these systems are new owners. Eventually, they nearly all discover that the best way to fix the problem is to remove the atomizer/tank and replace it with something that works. Some use cartomizers and some use clearomizers. The eGo Vision clearomizer (CE4) is a popular choice, but there are others.

I would suggest you look for, and order, some replacement juice delivery systems. In time, you will get tired of the drama and you'll replace that "tank system". Almost everyone does, sooner or later.

Hi there,

New to ECF, but not new to vaping (9months+) I have been using various Ego, Kgo and now on a Ego C Twist which i am loving btw. I actually have never had the "leaking" prob that many speak of. Maybe just luck...I also drip, and when not dripping I use a Clearomizer.

I have done a ton of research on batteries and sure there are "better" depending on what's "better" for the user, I personally just love the form factor of the Ego series. Not overly obnoxious in size and far from puny. I appreciate the "better" batteries, but their size and stance are a huge turn off for me.

My 2 Cents

 

[Infinite]

I would highly recommend exploring the VV Ego C. This will give you the ability to adjust (match) your voltage with the resistance of your atty. Even better, play around and slightly exceed or under power the atty for desired vape/taste/hit etc.

I am using my week old Ego C Twist after a couple of Ego/KGO and the lil' 510s and absolutely love the control. For the price, you can't beat the flexibility. They now have a VV EGO with battery meter... This is what I will be getting next personally.

 

[four2109]

I've been using an ego-c for over a month and haven't had one leak. I don't know why people are having this problem.
I'm still on the original tanks and atomizer heads. I use a twist and a passthrough, and lay it down. No leaks, no hassle.

 

[John D in CT]

Check out Post #9 in this thread to see my recommendation:

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/new-members-forum/310734-hello-new-ecig-user.html

And check out Post #29 in this thread to see mine

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...ng-pointed-right-direction-3.html#post6537956

"Duelings Recommendations" Dueling Banjos (HD) - YouTube

 

[Myk]

I've been using my eGo-C for 3 months in out of the box configuration and love it.

It only leaks when laid down if it's flooded. It almost only floods if you don't use it right or never clean it, the almost comes in because sometimes the wick isn't adjusted right, I just had a full pack that wasn't adjusted to the not flowing enough side of things and every atty had to be taken apart and adjusted before use. Another almost could be a damaged tank cap or spike, which I haven't experienced.
Some juices quickly plug up the atty causing it to draw harder which in turn causes flooding. You can either clean the atty, adjust your draw or how you hold it or change the atty.

If you look around the eGo Type Models forum you will find tips and tricks to make them work from people who like them. If you listen to those who say they are junk you will go broke trying to appease everyone's ego and buy what they like.

It has it's quirks like all e-cigs do but it's certainly not trash.

 

[John D in CT]

I've been using my eGo-C for 3 months in out of the box configuration and love it.

It only leaks when laid down if it's flooded. It almost only floods if you don't use it right or never clean it, the almost comes in because sometimes the wick isn't adjusted right, I just had a full pack that wasn't adjusted to the not flowing enough side of things and every atty had to be taken apart and adjusted before use. Another almost could be a damaged tank cap or spike, which I haven't experienced.
Some juices quickly plug up the atty causing it to draw harder which in turn causes flooding. You can either clean the atty, adjust your draw or how you hold it or change the atty.

If you look around the eGo Type Models forum you will find tips and tricks to make them work from people who like them. If you listen to those who say they are junk you will go broke trying to appease everyone's ego and buy what they like.

It has it's quirks like all e-cigs do but it's certainly not trash.

I have a very warm spot in my heart for the Joyetech tank systems, and I think part of the problem with their reputation in some quarters for less-than-stellar hits might have something to do with what I think is a fact that they can be tweaked quite a bit from their "out of the box" configuration to perform very, very well. I' m looking forward to getting the eGo-C atty with "B" tank back from whoever I loaned it to, if I can remember who that was, so I can start to experiment.

I started on "T" attys and tanks, and I ike them as well. So do several friends who use them exclusively, and got them on my recommendation many months ago. I think that getting a "C" type cone/base and 5-pack of attys is a great part of any vaping "career". They come in low- and high-resistance to suit almost any power unit except look-alikes.

Myk, have you tried, or considered trying the "C" atty/tanks on a Twist? For $19 - "what the hey?"

Great thread on customizing the "C" atty:

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/ego-type-models/232530-new-ovale-ego-c-changeble-system.html

$19 Twists:

Ecig Batteries (Vapors Choice)

$22 Twists with free shipping:

Joye eGo-C Twist Variable Voltage 650mAh Battery (MyVaporStore)

 

[AuntLea]

I do have this to say about vaping. I was smoking a pack a day and since I started vaping (4 days ago) I'm down to 3-4 cigarettes a day. I know it's way to early to through a party about this. But I believe this is going to work. I've tried the patch and pills and they worked for awhile and I was right back at it. This vaping is a whole new world. With cigarettes you don't get hundreds of different flavors. I've tried 5 so far and can't wait till we get more. Come on Thursday


Vaping since Jun 30, 2012

 

[Myk]

Myk, have you tried, or considered trying the "C" atty/tanks on a Twist? For $19 - "what the hey?"

I've got a Twist but I've found I never go above 4.2v and usually stick around 3.6-3.8 so I've figured the Upgrade batteries would do me just as good. I can click them over to full power if I want more flavor or stick at regulated power for juices I like at low power.
My Upgrade PT never runs out of power so any more batteries outside of kits I get will be that one.
Although the Twist is good to be able to adjust to match certain flavors, I do have one flavor I need to push higher than an Upgrade will go so I probably will keep one around, it's just not a battery I need a bunch of.

I think the leaking comes down to tweaking the wick to match the consistency of the juice. I tweaked this last pack to match each juice and then kept them with that one juice and haven't had any problems except with one that is getting plugged and needs changed/cleaned.

The reason I'm not pushing my roommate to an eGo-C is he's not a tweaker, not even to pull the tank and wipe it off once in a while, let alone adjusting wicks. I imagine he would be someone who definitely has problems with it and needs a more disposable option.

 

[lutherd300]

As stated by most vapers dont waste your money on the ego-c . i did and i wasted about 100.00 , it leaked and the tanks dont hold enough juice. please take the suggestions above seriously.

 

[sailorman]

I've been using my eGo-C for 3 months in out of the box configuration and love it.

It only leaks when laid down if it's flooded. It almost only floods if you don't use it right or never clean it, the almost comes in because sometimes the wick isn't adjusted right, I just had a full pack that wasn't adjusted to the not flowing enough side of things and every atty had to be taken apart and adjusted before use. Another almost could be a damaged tank cap or spike, which I haven't experienced.
Some juices quickly plug up the atty causing it to draw harder which in turn causes flooding. You can either clean the atty, adjust your draw or how you hold it or change the atty.

If you look around the eGo Type Models forum you will find tips and tricks to make them work from people who like them. If you listen to those who say they are junk you will go broke trying to appease everyone's ego and buy what they like.

It has it's quirks like all e-cigs do but it's certainly not trash.

Yeah, the battery is o.k., although low powered unless you get the upgrade. But it goes far beyond ego to call the so-called tank system junk. It IS junk. Why should these "tank system" be the only juice delivery devices with such a long list of quirks, to put it charitably, that is immune from the label "junk"?

I remember the "Smokymizer" C3 cartos. People lambasted them as junk because you had to remove a little plug and keep a condom on the battery end when you filled them. They would occasionally leak when they got low on juice. People criticized them to no end.

Now, here we have the ego "tank systems", that are just a rehash of the lousy old cartridge/atomizer systems with a new name and a facelift. Dozens, if not hundreds, of threads exist to teach the vaper how to make them work decently. You could start an entire forum dedicated to making them work as well as a CE4.

Leaks, burnt taste, muted flavor are the hallmarks of the eGo tank systems. So you're expected to adjust the wick, replace the caps, adjust your draw, don't lay them down, clean the atty, pre-punch the hole, check for hanging chads, don't pull to hard, don't pull to soft, do this for this juice and that for that juice, adjust the atty, adjust each atty differently, don't use them in temperatures over 80 or under 60 degrees....... ad nauseum.

And remember, whatever you do to this pack of attys, may or may not work with the next pack.

If any other clearo or atomizer tank had half the problems of the ego systems, they'd be roundly and deservedly condemned as junk. Some that HAVE had half the problems have been condemned as junk.

I find it extremely interesting that every single defender of this junk has been using it for less than 6 months. I have yet to encounter one vaper who didn't convert before the battery conked out. Maybe they're out there. I'm sure someone will pipe up, now that the challenge has been made, but they're the exception to the rule. The vast majority or people who are happy with these things starts their post the same way; "I love my eGo C/T. I've been using it for (insert number <6) months...". Or they talk about how they love it and then casually mention that they're using CE4s or cartos or something besides that crappy tank system.

There's a difference between "quirky" and junk. The ego tank systems are junk. I don't care if they did change the name from a cartridge/atomizer to "tank system". A turd by any other name still stinks.