kGo vGo eGo ???

[Corley]

Ok, I bought an eGo after reading about all of the compatable devices *anything with a 510 thread* but then...after I get it I read that the eGo has a 3.4 volt battery while some of the others have 3.7. How much of a difference does that make? Also, I know I am not supposed to charge a 510 battery on my eGo charger (not sure why not), so can I charge a vGo, kGo, etc battery on my eGo charger, or if I go with a new battery set up, am I also going to have to get a new charger?

Thanks!!!

 

[slovatish]

I think the Kgo needs a separate charger, as it runs at a slightly higher voltage than the eGo batt, but not 100% sure. The Kgo is a great unit. I love mine and it's what finally allowed me to kick the analog habit.

 

[martinc]

I take that you bought a battery alone?

If that is the case,better get the charger compatible with it.

 

[Bawn]

I take that you bought a battery alone?

If that is the case,better get the charger compatible with it.

agreed!

 

[dormouse]

On the big batteries 450mh+ if you are using LR (low resistance) atomizers and cartomizers you'll get good heat on all of them.

For myself, I wanted 3.7v big battery devices because I already vaped a 3.7v slim model (KR808D-1) and with an adapter I wanted its cartos to run as warm on my big battery.

 

[Corley]

All I have currently is my eGo stuff. I am looking to actually get a bigger mAh, and have read that a higher voltage helps. I was afraid I couldn't just get a different battery brand and it work with my charger.

 

[Corley]

Does 3.7 make a big difference over 3.4?

 

[spaceballsrules]

All I have currently is my eGo stuff. I am looking to actually get a bigger mAh, and have read that a higher voltage helps. I was afraid I couldn't just get a different battery brand and it work with my charger.

Higher voltage just means a warmer vape.

Just so you know, the Kanger VGO is a KR808 threaded device.

Does 3.7 make a big difference over 3.4?

Not really, as you can still find your sweet spot easily by using lower resistance cartomizers and attys. These are popular on the 3.4V eGo - 5 pack of 1.7ohm single coil XL cartomizer by Smok Tech and 2.0 ohm low resistance cartomizers

If you are looking for a bigger mah battery, a popular choice at the moment is the KGO 1100mah, which runs at around 4V.

Have you considered variable voltage at all? Riva-VV Starter Kit ...or... The LAVATUBE

 

[winfab]

The ego has a 3.7v battery, but measured under load it will read 3.4v the same will apply to most other 3.7v batteries

 

[Corley]

Haven't really looked into variable voltage yet...still really new, but I'm vaping heavy after a 2 PAD habit I kicked. I just find so much info and it gets confusing sometimes.

The KGo big batt you mentioned will charge on any 510 charger except the ego-t charger?

Sounds like the easiest and cheapest thing for me to try first is a low res atty though, right? Also looking to get components for an ego-c upgrade without purchasing kits...so I like having all the options available.

 

[mynameisrob]

Not a big difference, but def a noticeable difference. I use an Epower which is 3.7V like the kGo, but uses non-proprietary batteries and It gives a slightly warmer vape and alittle more TH than an eGo. Much more importantly though, the 3.7V PVs handle the lower resistances alot better. I prefer the 3.7V PVs like the Epower, kGo, newer Rivas, not as much because of the little extra "oomph" that they give, but because I like a warmer vape and prefer the lower ohm cartos. I can and do use the 1.7om Ressurectors and the 1.5ohm Epower Mega Dual Coils without a problem and dont have to worry. But with an eGo, if you use the lower resistance cartos, and especially the 1.5ohm dual coils, you have to keep in mind that theres always the chance that carto your using could fry your mosfet and turn your eGo into a paperweight.
The fact that the 3.7V PVs give a little warmer vape, alittle more TH, and a slightly better vape, yet are still the same price is just a plus

 

[mynameisrob]

The ego has a 3.7v battery, but measured under load it will read 3.4v the same will apply to most other 3.7v batteries

Thats not true. The eGo does have a 3.7V battery, but is regulated down to 3.3-3.4V.

The Epower is 3.7V regulated and the kGo is unregulated, but comes off the charger around 4.1-4.2V and then drops to 3.7V.

Put a Ressurector on both and you can tell the difference. The Ressurectors were designed to be used on 3.7V PVs, like the Epower and kGo. They do work on an eGo, but they don't run at full potential. Many eGo users still like them though.
Even with them though you still have to be careful. While they do put alot less stress than the 1.5ohms and they are less likely to fry the mosfet, it can still happen. One of my buddies fried his eGo using a Ressurector alittle over 2weeks ago

 

[Corley]

Epower, kgo, etc...all will charge on any 510 charger? What on earth is a mosfet? Am I in over my head?

 

[Charlz]

I charged a kgo with an ego charger. It will work but it comes off slightly under load so you will not get the full power of this baby. A fully charged kgo will run above the 3.7v mark loaded for a good majority of it's power. All day on this has me swapping it out in the evening when it finally reaches 2.6v. It will let you get the most out of most of the 510 stuff out there instead of 2 or 3 lr cartomizers.

 

[spaceballsrules]

Epower, kgo, etc...all will charge on any 510 charger? What on earth is a mosfet? Am I in over my head?

The E-Power looks just like a flashlight, and works in much the same way. You pop the cap off and slide the batteries out and charge them. It's essentially a tube mod.

The Mosfet is a transistor chip that controls the battery and its operations. It's the "brains" of your battery.

Of course you are in over your head! There is a lot of information and options out there, so it takes a significant amount of research to understand all of this stuff. It all starts to fall into place eventually. Just take your time and listen to the smart folks (not me) here on ECF.

 

[mynameisrob]

Spaceballs explained it well without making it too comicated.

And yes the Epower uses non-proprietary batteries so it charges differently than the proprietary battery eGos, kGos, etc.
Instead of screwing the PV directly onto the charger, you take the Epower battery out of the unit and put it on the charger, just like how you would recharge rechargeable AA batteries.
The 510 charger will work on the eGo and kGo, it just takes alot longer

 

[Corley]

Thanks again to all of you for some great explanations.

 

[winfab]

Thats not true. The eGo does have a 3.7V battery, but is regulated down to 3.3-3.4V.

The Epower is 3.7V regulated and the kGo is unregulated, but comes off the charger around 4.1-4.2V and then drops to 3.7V.

Put a Ressurector on both and you can tell the difference. The Ressurectors were designed to be used on 3.7V PVs, like the Epower and kGo. They do work on an eGo, but they don't run at full potential. Many eGo users still like them though.
Even with them though you still have to be careful. While they do put alot less stress than the 1.5ohms and they are less likely to fry the mosfet, it can still happen. One of my buddies fried his eGo using a Ressurector alittle over 2weeks ago

Ahh...you live you learn - thanks for letting me know.

 

[KRAZYD0NUT]

this might be a good option for some.. note i have not tryed 1 yet. but looks promising for a ego type battery.

eGo/eGo-T 900mah Variable Voltage Battery - MyFreedomSmokes.com

 

[Angi2299]

Lots of good information on "Go" style PVs. Thanks to all!