I was using an Apollo Variant, so thought I'd upgrade. Right now I am currently using a nautilus with a 2.2 Ohm coil. Any suggestions on how I can get a better vaping experience? I've never used an APV and really haven't read a lot regarding why they are so much better other than they are more durable and the charge usually lasts longer. I have seen a lot of more experienced people post how great the V5 is and decided to buy one for myself and my wife. Just looking for suggestions. If I wasted my money, so be it. I like the look and also like the rechargeable battery (18650). Just trying to get bigger and better clouds and good flavor from my e-juices. (Apollo, Mt Baker and Vapor-fi.
Just got a VAMO V5
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No experience with the Vamo but you will get better flavor if you use the BVC's (bottom vertical coils) for Nautilus vs using the BDC's.
You can try going to a lower resistance coil in your Nautilus , and bumping the wattage up , all in all it should easily out perform any cigalike . The main advantage you gained is the ability to regulate your vape by adjusting your power settings on the Vamo .
Vamo's are great starter APV's, as theyre easy to use and ergonomic. It has problems of course but as a starter unit it has everything you need... Next thing you know youll be shopping for Isticks n IPV's and building replacement subtank coils or rda's...Between the BDC's and BVC's though definitely suggest BVC's if goin for taste... Good starter choices between the nautilus and vamo though!
What voltage are you running it at? With that coil, 4.2v is the high end so as not to burn the liquid. Do a search for vapor power chart and you'll see the recommendations for voltage on the various ohm coils.
A 15watt vamo is really not a good cloud chasing mod. Between my wife and I we have about 7 or 8 vamos (v2, v3, v5). She runs hers in 18350 mode and I use 18650 mode for more battery life. I suggest the Panasonic NCR18650PF batteries for use in your vamo. I get a full 24 hours of continuous vaping on a full battery. YRMV
Despite the fact I believe the vamo is a great starter APV, I agree with that statement. If your cloud chasing youre gonna need at least a 30 watt mod with an RDA. Atlantis and Subtank both give way better clouds than other tanks it still cant chuck clouds like an rda on top of a high wattage APV. Also the Panasonics are good batteries but Ive gotten hooked on Samsung 25r's until Sony VTC5's get back into production
So far as mods go for a next level up I would recommend the istick 50watt it is only a little more expensive then the istick 30watt. You get built in batteries that will last for days and the mod is very user friendly. It has the potential of 50watts so future proof for quite awhile. I have one myself and absolutely love it.
That was another question I had. Thanks for the info on the battery. I really want 2 for each. I do vape a lot, it relaxes me. Since I don't drink or smoke cigarettes vaping just seemed like something novel to start up. I really enjoy it and I'm trying to learn as much as I can. The Variant was cool for a while, but it seemed like I always had to charge it. Then it died. I got it replaced, but Bunnykiller stated that non-APV's don't have a very long life span. So I ordered the Vamo. The V5 seemed like the most commonly owned, so I bought that. I don't really care too much for the box style mods, so the Vamo was, it seemed, the logical choice.
I agree that the 25R is a good choice for a 20amp battery. The PF suggestion was based on the vamo which really does not call for more than the 10amps that the panny can provide. In fact, I just ordered a pair of 25R's for my BIL who has decided to do sub-ohm drippers using the panny's. I about had a heart attack when he showed me what he was up to.
I really have to wonder how the Subtank or Atlantis is going to play on a Vamo (ohm limit)
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Like I said the panasonics arent bad batteries at all, but if youre gonna go cloud chasing youre gonna need something with a higher CDR. The Panasonics in question have a 10A CDR, which means the lowest resistance coil build you could fire would be 0.42Ω with a fully charged battery. Sony VTC4's are great for amperage, 30A, but I hate having only 2000mah p/battery, and VTC5's are nigh on impossible to snag ATM. Currently LGHE2's and Samsung 25r's are generally some of the current most popular batteries. Both have good capacity over 2500mah, and they have a 20A CDR, so you could build as low as 0.2Ω, lower than most people would build. Anything less than 0.4Ω youre gonna be chuckin some clouds...
Thank you to all. Learned a lot. Sounds like I could have done better, but it also seems I could have done far worse. As for batteries, I'm really new to that aspect. I'll play around and see what seems to work best for me. Great advice from all and I really do appreciate it. Have a great week everyone.
View attachment Vamo V5 User Guide.pdf
Attached is a copy of the V5 User Guide I got with my V5 just in case you do not have one. Note the 1.2 ohm resistance limit. So be cautious of using the Subtank or Atlantis.
To eliminate some of the worry about batteries use Steam Engine. It is you friend. It can save you from making mistakes on battery choices.
Battery drain | Steam Engine | free vaping calculators
Good Luck
Attached is a copy of the V5 User Guide I got with my V5 just in case you do not have one. Note the 1.2 ohm resistance limit. So be cautious of using the Subtank or Atlantis.
To eliminate some of the worry about batteries use Steam Engine. It is you friend. It can save you from making mistakes on battery choices.
Battery drain | Steam Engine | free vaping calculators
Good Luck
I own a Vamo V5 and use it with basic batteries (not high drain type ones.)
It's a good mod, I tend to use BVC 1.6/1.8 coils on it a full power (15 watts).
Not bad at all. Funny how I need all 15 watts with BVC.... other coils I'm happy down on 10, sometimes 12.
It's a good mod, I tend to use BVC 1.6/1.8 coils on it a full power (15 watts).
Not bad at all. Funny how I need all 15 watts with BVC.... other coils I'm happy down on 10, sometimes 12.
Weak point with Vamo's is the 510 connect thread go bad. do yourself a favor and pickup a 510 to 510 extension connect and it will last you. Fastech $1.10 each
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