Lavatube V2 Positives/Negatives? (not a Vs thread)

[Frantic9k]

OK I have been searching around and reading other threads, but most of them are versus threads. I am currently not comparing the Lavatube V2 to anything else, I am just looking for positive and/or negative feedback on these.

What has been your experience with one? Or have you heard a friend praise or trash one?

Looking through the other threads I have heard people say they own one and prefer their other PV over it, but with no solid feedback as to why. The only complaints I have heard so far is that it is lightweight making it feel cheap and that you can only use the longer batteries with it so you cannot make it shorter.

I also would love to hear if you have customized yours and how easy/hard it was.

Also if you could mention what setup you have that would be great.

I have a Volcano store right down the street from me that I love to hang out at, so that is why I am considering one. Plus these guys will give a 1 year warranty with any of their products.

Any and all feedback on this is greatly appreciated!

Thanks,
Frantic9k

 

[UOENO702]

I love my lavatube! it has great features, the ohm reader, the volt reader for your battery, it's VV, 0.1 increments from 3.0v-6.0v, it has a bunch of safety features that I like as well. the price was a bit steep for a device only, ended up dishing out $95 for device only. it has a very wide body so most of your tanks/carto tanks will not sit flush w/ it. 18650 batteries all day. i can't describe the airflow but mine just seems to be a bit off, might have to tinker w/ it a lil more..

 

[Red_Bird]

Lavatube 2.0? Got mine a few days after its initial release.

I have one.

Strengths: Build quality, fit and finish, menu system, one year warranty from Volcano
Weaknesses: Too thick, lack of VW option

 

[Frantic9k]

i can't describe the airflow but mine just seems to be a bit off, might have to tinker w/ it a lil more..

Thanks UOENO702!! One of the main reasons I am thinking about getting one is because I have a volcano store close by and I know those guys can easily help me adjust it and show me tips and tricks. Shoot they even helped me with my eGo-C that I bought somewhere else. It's always nice to have an expert close by

Weaknesses: Too thick, lack of VW option

I have been doing some reading on the VW, is it really that much better? Red_Bird, After owning one, would you buy it again or would you go with one that has VW?

 

[jSquared]

Weaknesses: Too thick, lack of VW option

Add the low amp limit (2.5A) to that list.

I have been doing some reading on the VW, is it really that much better?

VW is a completely different way of doing things. You decide what wattage you like and set your device accordingly. No matter what the resistance of the "topper" (atty/carto/clearo etc.) you put on your device, you will get the same output in terms of power. It's not necessarily better, just different.

EDIT: Took me a while to find this thread, but it's an interesting read:

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...e-voltage-vs-variable-wattage-better-why.html

JJ

 

[Frantic9k]

Awesome Info Thanks JJ!

Add the low amp limit (2.5A) to that list.

I will need to read up on this because right now I have no clue what the truly effects. Thanks

VW is a completely different way of doing things. You decide what wattage you like and set your device accordingly. No matter what the resistance of the "topper" (atty/carto/clearo etc.) you put on your device, you will get the same output in terms of power. It's not necessarily better, just different.

Well from my reading and from what you are saying VW is easier to use than VV in order to get your desired output, especialy if you use different toppers? Or should I say it allows you to change out your toppers and still get the desired power output...correct?

 

[jSquared]

I will need to read up on this because right now I have no clue what the truly effects. Thanks

Here's a good thread to get you started on that:

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...v-discussion/298971-why-make-amp-limit-2.html

If you have any specific questions about amp limits - just ask away.

Well from my reading and from what you are saying VW is easier to use than VV in order to get your desired output, especialy if you use different toppers?

That's pretty much the long and the short of it - VW is a "set and forget" approach to vaping. There are many subtle differences, but they're all covered in some detail in that thread I linked to in my first post.

JJ

 

[Frantic9k]

Ok JJ, I read through that link, so if I understand the amp limit correctly then If I get a lavatube and set it to 6 volts and use a carto with a resistance of 2.5 that would equal 2.4 amps so I would not be limited, but if I wanted to go Low resistance and went with 6 volts and a 1.5 resistance that would equal 4 amps and it would be limited to only 2.5 amps?

Thanks for that link, good stuff. I am so glad I found this forum yesterday!!

 

[floridaBMW]

I have version 1 and 2, I graduated from the joytech 510 tanks. It is awesome, I'm using vivi nova tanks with 2.8 ohm atty's. The v2 is built much better than the first one, my v1 is still going strong though. Its a great VV device and IMO is priced very well. The only direction from here for me is RBA's/hybrids...which I'm starting to get into.

Ken

 

[Frantic9k]

floridaBMW,

Thanks for the pic and the tank specs!

 

[jSquared]

Ok JJ, I read through that link, so if I understand the amp limit correctly then If I get a lavatube and set it to 6 volts and use a carto with a resistance of 2.5 that would equal 2.4 amps so I would not be limited, but if I wanted to go Low resistance and went with 6 volts and a 1.5 resistance that would equal 4 amps and it would be limited to only 2.5 amps?

Thanks for that link, good stuff. I am so glad I found this forum yesterday!!

Your math is spot on, Frantic, and it sounds like you've understood the basic priciples. In reality, you'd never vape a 1.5 ohm anything at 6V because you'd fry your juice and your coil!

A 1.5 ohm carto is a good example though, because it's at lower resistances where the amp limit really comes into play. The maximum voltage you could push a 1.5 ohm carto on a 2.5A switch would be 3.75V, giving 9.38W. A lot of people like to vape at around 10W. If you're one of those people, you're not going to be able to do that with a 1.5 ohm carto on the Lavatube. Two other very specific examples where the amp limit may cause problems would be if you wanted to run dual coil cartos or RBAs.

JJ

 

[Red_Bird]

Thanks UOENO702!! One of the main reasons I am thinking about getting one is because I have a volcano store close by and I know those guys can easily help me adjust it and show me tips and tricks. Shoot they even helped me with my eGo-C that I bought somewhere else. It's always nice to have an expert close by



I have been doing some reading on the VW, is it really that much better? Red_Bird, After owning one, would you buy it again or would you go with one that has VW?

Its got a 3.5 amp limit.....It regulates voltage well, and VW is not that important to me. My tastebuds guide my vape.

Would I buy one if I had no other mods now? Yes....but $80 is steep for it.....I'd say $65 is what its worth.

 

[jSquared]

Its got a 3.5 amp limit.....

Okay - I just checked this out. The Volcano website actually says 3.0A (I wasn't aware of the change from the V1.5). Can you confirm Red_Bird?

Frantic - If I was wrong about the amp limit, I do apologise. A 3.0A limit would be much more acceptable than 2.5A. Hope the reading you did was useful, nonetheless.

JJ

 

[Frantic9k]

Picked up my Lavatube v2 last night and I must say that I'm already in love. Now all I need is to go pick up a Pyro tank and I am all set!
PyroTanks - Welcome

 

[Frantic9k]

Okay - I just checked this out. The Volcano website actually says 3.0A (I wasn't aware of the change from the V1.5). Can you confirm Red_Bird?

Frantic - If I was wrong about the amp limit, I do apologise. A 3.0A limit would be much more acceptable than 2.5A. Hope the reading you did was useful, nonetheless.

JJ

Thanks Red_bird and JJ! and JJ the reading was awesome. I love to learn as much about this as I can and the link you gave me shed a whole new light on this for me.

Also as a FYI for everyone, there is a possibility that they might make a smaller battery chamber to allow it to use the smaller batteries in the near future...That was the rumour at the store last night, nothing solid on that yet, just what they had over heard.

 

[Frantic9k]

Oh and I got a Tubetank for it last night too that is registering at 3.0 ohms and I am quite happy with it. Even with the 3.0 anything above 5v starts to give the juice I prefer to use a burnt flavor. However I did sample one last night (Choconilla Haze) where the higher volts actually brought the flavor out better.

 

[retired1]

Oh and I got a Tubetank for it last night too that is registering at 3.0 ohms and I am quite happy with it. Even with the 3.0 anything above 5v starts to give the juice I prefer to use a burnt flavor. However I did sample one last night (Choconilla Haze) where the higher volts actually brought the flavor out better.

You'll notice that with many different juices. My fruit flavors are much better at a lower voltage. But I have some more complex flavors that really shine at higher voltages. It's all about dialing it in, which is why the variable voltage devices are so great.

 

[Red_Bird]

Okay - I just checked this out. The Volcano website actually says 3.0A (I wasn't aware of the change from the V1.5). Can you confirm Red_Bird?

Frantic - If I was wrong about the amp limit, I do apologise. A 3.0A limit would be much more acceptable than 2.5A. Hope the reading you did was useful, nonetheless.

JJ

I watched a PBusardo review on it months ago. I could be wrong but from my own memory I remember a 3.5 amp limit.

If you need more amp limit then 3 or 3.5 you should be using a mechanical mod anyway. The point is moot.

I vape my IGO-L, AGA T+ and AGA T2 on mechs only.

 

[Frantic9k]

You'll notice that with many different juices. My fruit flavors are much better at a lower voltage. But I have some more complex flavors that really shine at higher voltages. It's all about dialing it in, which is why the variable voltage devices are so great.

Yup it is awesome! I currently vape pineapple mixed with menthol and so far my fave flavor from it is at 4.8 but I am just having fun trying it at every setting!! I also feel like the juice lasts ALOT longer as well....and trust me I am using the hell outta this thing so that is even a bigger plus.

Thanks again to everyone for all their feedback on this!!!!!!

 

[Red_Bird]

Be careful with pineapple, Frantic.

If there's a high percentage of pineapple flavoring in it your plastic type tanks will cloud up and then melt. Its best to vape pineapple eliquids in pyrex glass or stainless steel to be safe. Its pH is very acidic.