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Lambo is a version 1 Lambo, but its the same to what many call the v1.5 LT. EGo threads, center pin, new body, 2.5 amp switch= v1.5

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You can see the difference especially in the end caps. Also if you have chrome or ss you have a 1.5. At least I'm not aware of any chrome or ss in the old body style.
 
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hey orachel,
was just reading through the last few pages of the thread to catch up on the latest and am happy you are happy with your new toy and new juice vendor. Good for you.
What did surprise me though is the number of people having to use either an adapter or 3.5ml tank cone to use the vivi nova tank on their ss or chrome LT. As you know I just got a new one of each (and by the way, I am hooked on the vivi Nova; great tasting vape) and have no problems vaping with them without any extra hardware. I guess what needs to be accertained now is which model vivi nova people have. I know there are at least two versions and I've heard possibly three. I am not sure which version is which, or which I have, for that matter, but I do know that one version has at least one air hole on the wide knurled ring that makes up the bottom of the tank. Another version, (the one I have) has one air hole right above the top thread of the 510 connector. You would think mine would be the one that would need air-flow help since the other has the hole open to the world, but, like I said, mine is working great without any additional hardware.
As far as juice goes, from TVR I also love their Apple Pie and am glad I got a large bottle when it was FOTW. Also since tasting juice with my vivi nova I have found that Hoosier E-Cig Supply also has some tasty house-blended flavors as well as some of the best prices on cartos, addys, tanks and more. Vanilla Coke, Coke and chocolate raspberry truffle are some of my favorites. You will be happy to know they sell these in up to 30ml bottles, carry 100%VG and also have some DIY mixers (but not Flavorings.) They have a five percent discount code that I think is: 5off. If that doesn't work give a call and they will tell you. Brent is a nice guy.
Well here I am writing a post that looks like one of yours (people enjoy reading your words {I know I do}) probably not so much what I have to say. So until next time. . .
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Rachel, I think I may place an order with Alice this week. Any flavors you got from them that you really aren't into or don't recommend?

So far I'm a HUGE fan of the Cupcake City, the Black and White Cookie, and the Sweet Tease... and those are the only ones I've tried so far. Really love em all. Is there something specific you're curious about? I can give that sample a whirl for ya... obviously our tastes are different, but give you my opinion, at least.

I'm sorta laid up healthwise, guys, so this is the last message I've gotten to. Will do my best to get caught up on Monday, though. Hopefully any of you with questions have been taken care of, otherwise, I'll get to ya asap. ;)

Oh, btw, just tried 'caramel apple' from www.vapors-choice.com... that's the place with the $10 ounces, with the killer Peanut butter banana that tastes like fresh banana bread? Anyway, caramel apple is great too! Smells exactly like caramel apple. Oddly enough, I don't think it tastes much like it, but I LOVE it. So funny, can't isolate what the taste is, but its really unique and delicious. Don't taste caramel or apples, though, funnily enough. But definitely another thumbs up inexpensive juice!
 
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I'd HIGHLY suggest the chrome mini if they're available, only $10 more. Really a nice hefty high end seeming unit. Just checked and they ARE avail in chrome mini! Yay!

Now the chrome are out of stock, and the 30% off works with just the unit but SS is only offered in the kit I guess. I waited too long, may end up going with the "knock offs".

Those who have mini LT's - Are you satisfied with the battery life?
 

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Now the chrome are out of stock, and the 30% off works with just the unit but SS is only offered in the kit I guess. I waited too long, may end up going with the "knock offs".

Those who have mini LT's - Are you satisfied with the battery life?

Apollo is pretty awesome, they may break up a kit for you if you contact their customer service.
 

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Apollo is pretty awesome, they may break up a kit for you if you contact their customer service.

No such luck. Although I didn't do much begging. Mainly wanted the chrome to avoid the ego adapter, and getting the SS version seems like this budget VV device is getting quite expensive. Other sites have the reg size chrome versions but I haven't seen a mini chrome anywhere else. Might settle for a $38 black one for now, as I'm sure the next greatest thing will be coming out tomorrow if I pull the trigger on the SS purchase.

Please wait for a site operator to respond.
You are now chatting with 'Sophia'
Sophia: Hello Jeremy
Sophia: you had a question about the vtube?
Jeremy Stone: yes
Sophia: Okay how can I help you?
Jeremy Stone: there isn't a single stainless or chrome vtube available - not in a kit?
Sophia: Correct
Sophia: There is not. We only have it available in the kit
Jeremy Stone: hmmm ok. how long will the chrome ones be out of stock?
Sophia: We currently don’t have an ETA ( estimated time arrival ) on the Copper Vtubes.
Sophia:
Sophia: We are waiting for them to clear
Sophia: through customs
Jeremy Stone: ok
Jeremy Stone: also, is there any news on an updated version anytime soon?
Sophia: Not at this time, but the owner and the reps in the warehouse are working on a couple new items
Sophia: But none have been launched yet
Jeremy Stone: ok thanks
Sophia: No problem Jeremy
Sophia: Anything else?
Jeremy Stone: no thanks that's it
Sophia: Okay
Sophia: Well have a good Day Jeremy
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Oh no, o0static! So sorry! I didn't know you were expecting punched! Yeah, boges don't come punched from factory, but some vendors do sell them punched individually. They're much pricier though, and promise you can do as well with your own punching. If you ever just need a punched boge, though, you can get em at Parkes Vaping, and Bill and Mary Parkes are fabulous people who will take good care of you. BUT if you ever really just want punched cartos from factory that you can use in a tank, you can get the 1.7ohm resurrectors punched and plated for 5-6 ml tanks (they're the longer cartos, dual coil carto sized, though they are 1.7ohm single coil cartos) from Crystal Clear Vaping in their 5pack or 15 carto deal section. They'll be more intense throat hit wise than the boge as well as 'taller' than a standard boge (same size as xl boge), but are pretty darn similar in vape to a 2.0ohm boge. ;) You want to vape them about 4.5-4.6v max on a lavatube. But yeah, there's all sorts of vids on punching your own if you need pointers on youtube. Do have to put them up a touch on the tube, or the hole is covered by the bottom of the tank. I think we've all made that mistake a time or two. lol I sure have. ;) Yell out if you get stuck or anything.

As for the question about the batt life on the mini lava. I don't have a mini lava, but I do have a vision tox that takes a 18350, and have heard from many many lavatube mini owners. I can tell ya a good 50% of the people I've talked to who get a mini end up getting a regular size. The difference in batt size is HUGE. BUT if the actual size is super super important to you, then do yourself a fave and get the 18350s AW IMR, as they'll last WAY WAY longer than the batts you get from apollo or a vendor with the tube. Still not anything like an 18650, but longer. I'd guesstimate that on an 18350 battery, you'll have to switch batts 2-3x a day with heavy vaping, just to give you an idea. I get maybe 3-4 hours from an 18350, though not sure if that's standard to what other people get, or not. I vape very heavily. So its definitely one of those things you want to weigh and find out what's important to you. I believe the difference is about 1.5 inches max in the tube (could be wrong, but want to say 3.5 inch mini, 5inch regular?... but guessing apollo will have better measurements on site).

K... and lastly... I swear, Love Apollo as a vendor, but their online help needs some help. As to that conversation that was posted... somehow the customer service rep got confused... You asked about CHROME tubes coming in stock, and they answered the question about COPPER tubes, which they've stopped carrying. That's why you got the brush off, me'thinks. Geesh. Though it is very possible that apollo is getting rid of their tubes because the newer version is coming out soon. I know volcano is the only one carrying the 'poorvari' esque new body tubes, but guessing apollo has something else up its sleeves. Makes sense since there's a new lrider tube out expected soon, and that's what they carry, I believe.
 
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hey orachel,
was just reading through the last few pages of the thread to catch up on the latest and am happy you are happy with your new toy and new juice vendor. Good for you.
What did surprise me though is the number of people having to use either an adapter or 3.5ml tank cone to use the vivi nova tank on their ss or chrome LT. As you know I just got a new one of each (and by the way, I am hooked on the vivi Nova; great tasting vape) and have no problems vaping with them without any extra hardware. I guess what needs to be accertained now is which model vivi nova people have. I know there are at least two versions and I've heard possibly three. I am not sure which version is which, or which I have, for that matter, but I do know that one version has at least one air hole on the wide knurled ring that makes up the bottom of the tank. Another version, (the one I have) has one air hole right above the top thread of the 510 connector. You would think mine would be the one that would need air-flow help since the other has the hole open to the world, but, like I said, mine is working great without any additional hardware.
As far as juice goes, from TVR I also love their Apple Pie and am glad I got a large bottle when it was FOTW. Also since tasting juice with my vivi nova I have found that Hoosier E-Cig Supply also has some tasty house-blended flavors as well as some of the best prices on cartos, addys, tanks and more. Vanilla Coke, Coke and chocolate raspberry truffle are some of my favorites. You will be happy to know they sell these in up to 30ml bottles, carry 100%VG and also have some DIY mixers (but not Flavorings.) They have a five percent discount code that I think is: 5off. If that doesn't work give a call and they will tell you. Brent is a nice guy.
Well here I am writing a post that looks like one of yours (people enjoy reading your words {I know I do}) probably not so much what I have to say. So until next time. . .
-videodave

Oh yay! Never tried hoosier juices, but they have a KILLER selection of tips and accessories super cheap. I'll have to give the juices a whirl. And yeah... um, your chrome tube came from apollo, right? Just trying to make sure its a lrider tube, not a knockoff, so we know for sure the difference is the version of nova. That is a KILLER point. You're literally the first person I've heard of who isn't needing an adapter with his nova, so might be a version thing, for sure. Do you have a link to the one you bought? Thinking peeps here, chances are at least one of em would get a new nova just to have one they didn't need an adapter for, and especially since people tend to buy more than one, at least they know if they get it from right where you did, they've got a better chance than not of getting one that doesn't need adapter. Maybe people who need the adapter, like tlmoody, might check where there airhole is so we can figure out if this is a version thing, or (hopefully not) you just got an anomaly that works. NICE to hear that some of them are working, though! They definitely do seem to have improved from the earliest versions. ;) I need to pick one of these up, for sure, but hoping that I can figure out my diy stuff to make thinner 100% VG juices so I can manage to get the clearo tanks to work. The apollo tank, as much as I love it, just flat out doesn't like my juices. sob. lol So don't wanna run into the same thing with the vivi till I get my juices straightened out. ;)

btw, haven't played with them yet, but just got my capella's flavorings, and they smell FABULOUS... like really really good! Can't wait till I'm up to messing with them a bit. And did the 'nose' test with me and another person... we both agree that the Cinn Danish Swirl, Peaches and Cream, and Lemon Meringue Pie are a dead ringer, smellwise, for the juices I love so much (just smell more intense, since they're concentrated flavors), so crossing fingers. Also got Cinnamon Coffee Cake and Hot Cocoa cause they sounded tasty, and they both smell terrific. Wish me luck!
 
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and o0static, sorry... I'm such a flaky broad today. Meant to tell you, dremel will certainly work, but lots of people use the '1/4 inch self piercing saddle valve' from plumbing dept of lowes or home depot (anywhere, really) cause they make a nice consistent hole. You can get a 'carto punch' from a vendor, too, but they tend to be pricier. Look cooler, though. Saddle valves are about $5-8, punches start at about $15, I believe (though there might well be a cheap one out there). Your dremel will certainly work, but if you run into issues with getting consistent size/depth of the hole with dremel, there are other options before you get frazzled. ;)
 

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Pleased to hear all your goodies arrived in good shape.

The "super snazzy" unit is the Echo DC Carto with a 901 thread. It is filled the same as any other carto. Forget how much it holds but I think in the range of 2.5 to 3ml. Fill it with a syringe slowly and let it sit and absorb for a few minutes then top it off with a dropper bottle. Pretty much the same as you have been doing with your other cartos. :) I don't like mine to get much below half full as it can leave the upper coil exposed, inviting a burned taste.

Errol

Whew! Sorry to divebomb thread, but my health is funky these days, so cram as many responses into the time I have before I have to lay flat for my back again, ya'll. lol But sorry!

Oh yay! Thanks, Errol! That's just what I needed to know. And thanks for info re smaller batts in the V8, ton of people are having same issue, so I mentioned your fix (attributed to you) in DV thread, also. Everyone is worried they're gonna break with battery cramming. AND my little thingie holding my back on did break! lol Didn't break all the way off so i didn't realize it at first, but its pretty loosy goosy on there, for sure. Seems ok when batts are in, though, and I'd rather it be a lil loose than flat out impossible to get off, like it was before it broke. And lastly, So you're going with knockoff chrome tube in 3.5-4 amp instead of the new volcano tube, huh? I'm still undecided, but will be a few mos before i get it. Which chrome would you get with the high amp restriction, though? I'm all a twangle as to which are really high, and which are just advertised as high. If you have a vendor referral for decent high amp tube, I'll bookmark it to keep checking prices. Plus thinking cost on those might go down when the new tubes come out in new style. Such a quandry. Don't think I need something over 3amps, necessarily, since I dont 'push' high voltage thru my gear, and I certainly like the new body style at volcano... but I keep hearing how much nicer the vape is on a higher amp restriction, and seems silly to get a new unit with another low restriction, so that's why I'm sorta determined to get a high one. Plus, I REALLY love the heft of the chrome/stainless body, quite a bit. Guess I'll wait till the weight comes out on the new volcanos to see how hefty they are, first, tho. They are awfully pretty. ;)
 

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I can tell ya so far, smells EXACTLY the same. And heard from 4 people in a diy flavor thread that the Cinn Danish Swirl from this place is outrageous, though of course they hadn't tried the one I'm hoping it matches. I'll cross fingers that I'm able to mix some tomorrow. ;) Crossing fingers!
 

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Whew! Sorry to divebomb thread, but my health is funky these days, so cram as many responses into the time I have before I have to lay flat for my back again, ya'll. lol But sorry!

Oh yay! Thanks, Errol! That's just what I needed to know. And thanks for info re smaller batts in the V8, ton of people are having same issue, so I mentioned your fix (attributed to you) in DV thread, also. Everyone is worried they're gonna break with battery cramming. AND my little thingie holding my back on did break! lol Didn't break all the way off so i didn't realize it at first, but its pretty loosy goosy on there, for sure. Seems ok when batts are in, though, and I'd rather it be a lil loose than flat out impossible to get off, like it was before it broke. And lastly, So you're going with knockoff chrome tube in 3.5-4 amp instead of the new volcano tube, huh? I'm still undecided, but will be a few mos before i get it. Which chrome would you get with the high amp restriction, though? I'm all a twangle as to which are really high, and which are just advertised as high. If you have a vendor referral for decent high amp tube, I'll bookmark it to keep checking prices. Plus thinking cost on those might go down when the new tubes come out in new style. Such a quandry. Don't think I need something over 3amps, necessarily, since I dont 'push' high voltage thru my gear, and I certainly like the new body style at volcano... but I keep hearing how much nicer the vape is on a higher amp restriction, and seems silly to get a new unit with another low restriction, so that's why I'm sorta determined to get a high one. Plus, I REALLY love the heft of the chrome/stainless body, quite a bit. Guess I'll wait till the weight comes out on the new volcanos to see how hefty they are, first, tho. They are awfully pretty. ;)

Hope your health improve soon Rachel, it's a bummer to only be anything other than flat on your back for more than a few minutes.

To get my battery lid off I place the V8 on a flat surface and use a real sharp knife placed in the space where the lid meets the body and exert just a little down pressure and it pops right open.

Busardo has a side by side comparison between the Chrome Lrider and V2 Chrome Young June A PBusardo Review - Chrome Lava-A-Like Tube Quick Comparison - YouTube that I think you'll like if you haven't already seen it.

I just ordered a V2 from CCV that Cmdryker tested and claims is a 4amp unit.

My primary vapes are 1.5ohm DC Clearos that are really watts hungry. I have a V1.5 Young June at 3amps and it just a little short of power. I also have a VMax that has all the power any vapor could need but I just can't seem to get close to it like so many other VMax owners have. It sets at about my fourth choice as a PV. I just can't seem to be able to accept the one button menu after dealing with the Lavatube's one click to read ohms and volts and changing volts so quickly and conveniently without going through a menu.

I like the looks of the new LT but as I said before I'm turned off with the 3amp limit, can't imagine what they are thinking. They were showing off a 4 amp unit at one of the Vape Fests but it was apparently troublesome so they've cut it all the way back to 3amp to cover their butts. :)

Wouldn't be surprised if they follow the introduction about two months later with a 3.5amp and a 4amp 6 months later. :)

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Debadoo, that is so dang awesome! Well, not a ton to learn with an apollo unit, cause the amp restriction won't let you fry your gear, so that makes it a LOT simpler to learn and not burn thru your cartos and attys, unlike a more complex unit with a higher amp limitation like a provari. If you give us an idea of what you're vaping, carto wise, we can tell ya where to start it off, but otherwise, you really just put in batt, turn it on (hold down lil red button), put on a carto, and start at about 3.7 and gradually hit the up button and puff till it tastes perfect. Don't worry, It won't let you go 'too far' for the carto. If you're vaping something under 3.5ohms, even if it says '6.00v' on display, it will only deliver max of 2.5 amps, so it'll hold you back to a safe level. I highly suggest the video here, which will explain it. Its a little techie, but about half way thru, he shows you charts for full size and mini size, and tells you the max voltage each ohm of carto will go to, so that will give you an idea of where your 'max' voltage is before the lt cuts you off. BUT nice thing about lrider units... no way to screw it up if you just stick on a carto and experiment. You just wanna be aware that the lower the ohms, the lower the unit will actually allow you to vape it at. For instance I vape 1.7ohm, and I think my max on the lavatube is about 4.5vish? So may be fun for you to go to smoktek.com or madvapes and get yourself a few cartos by the single... One smoketech 1.7ohm single coil, one 2.5, one boge 3.0, and one smok 3.5... just so you can play around and at least figure out what you like best. And that 3.5 is the only one that'll let you get aalll the way up to 6v. Just kinda cool to have a range of cartos to figure out your sweet spot.
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And yay, Errol! The V2 from CCV was the primary one I was considering, plus I trust the vendor, so I can easily weigh that against the new volcano one. Just gets rid of all the other units and data that was confusing me. And I kinda feel the same about the vmax, which is why I haven't gotten too excited about that one. I love that people love it, but I also know myself, and I know a unit that vapes .5v hotter than the rest will just confuse me and make me irritated with my vape style. lol Loved that PBusardo comparison, btw, and thanks so much for sharing it here... And yeah, wouldn't be at all surprised if they came out with higher amp on that new volcano unit. That's another reason I'm not in a super hurry to grab it. The same people that poo-poo'd orig lt cause of the 2.5 are gonna feel the same about 3.0, I'd guess.

And btw, any of you who are wondering what's so special about these v2 chrome units we're talking about, cause they look JUST like the chrome v 1.5, that review will explain it. Those just came out for purchase yesterday, I think. Again, Young June doesn't have quite the established track record of a year of sales that lrider does, but theres a few key differences, and they seem to be performing very well so far. ;) BUT unlike what I told Debadoo above, a beginner will have to have some basic understanding of vv to pick up one of these units from CCV (the Young June) because they DO have a higher amp restriction, so if you put a 1.5ohm carto on the unit, it will allow you to vape it high enough to fry it, I believe. Not 100% sure what the restriction is at, I believe between 3.5-4... but its not quite as 'forgiving' on gear as the lrider for very beginners.

And o0static... never purchased as a guest at TVR, but I'll tell you I never get a tracking number till it ships, which usually takes 1-2 days since they make everything to order. So I'd wait till you get a ship notification, and see if there's a tracking number on it. Lots of places do that auto tracking thing, which I'm not super fond of, cause I wanna know when my package ships, not gets a number generated by the vendor. lol So hoping you'll still get one. ;) I'd be amazed if they had any shipping options that don't involve a tracking number, so I'd say chances are good.
 

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Thanks Orachel. Just call me Deb hun. I have watched phil's video, but will again now that I have the thing. lol I don't like filler cartos at all. Right now I'm using a vivi 2.5, and a stardust 2.1-2.4 I am currently using the 1.8 ohm head on the vivi since that worked best with my riva, but am anxious to try the other heads, now that I can do vv.

I'm not sure what version this is, I did see something about it having an ohm meter if it's the 1.5 but can you tell me in very little letters exactly how to check for an ohm meter. I can't do it til the batt is charged, but at least I'll know. and just to make sure I understand what that is..... an ohm meter will tell me what the juice holder thingy like the vivi is actually firing at right?
 

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Oh, and don't bet that I can't screw it up. I edited this cuz at first I thought the drip tip didn't go on anything, but it did, just took more effort than I was used to. Didn't think it went at first.

It does appear that I'll need an adapter of some sort. My vivi has no draw unless I'm doing something wrong, and the stardust won't screw on at all. I do have some boge cartos. Don't like em, but I will try one for now so I can at least try this thing. I'm gonna get off here for awhile since it's starting to thunder/lightning a bit, but will check back later.
 
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