Hey Guys, Ive been vaping on an eGo for a little over six months now,I am contemplating on moving on to another PV, basically Im looking for some recommendations, I want something that will produce a bit more vapor and hopefully a bit more flavor. Now, although I love the 510, I get the feeling I am missing out on a better vaping experience. So my question to you guys is: should I move up to a higher voltage mod? If so then which?, or is there another PV out there that rivals the popularity of the eGo that I havent heard about? I am just looking for something better than the ego performance at this point, I havent been on the forums in a bit, so please fill me in guys. Any help will be appreciated.
Looking to switch PV's, any advice?
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upgrade to the new tank for a quicky--get a reo mini if you can find one the bottom feeding juice boxes look cool but i haven't found one i feel is as solid as a mass produced item. just don't have the time to lurk around the modders forums and such.
I've been vaping for almost a year and had my fair share of equipment (Atty's and carto's).
The best combination would be the GGTB (GG Telescopic Battery) and the KR808D-1 Edition2 Carto's (Revision4). In just 2 seconds I get a cloud of vapor, both the throat hit and flavor are excellent. There is no need to bump up to 5v with these things imo. Even with the standard/generic KR808D-1 batteries, CE2 carto's perform great. The only downside is that they can be tricky to refill, but with experience they become easier and you get used to it.
I recommend you try the 510 version of the Edition 2 (2.8ohm or 3.0ohm) on your existing 510 battery/mod and see how that goes.
The best combination would be the GGTB (GG Telescopic Battery) and the KR808D-1 Edition2 Carto's (Revision4). In just 2 seconds I get a cloud of vapor, both the throat hit and flavor are excellent. There is no need to bump up to 5v with these things imo. Even with the standard/generic KR808D-1 batteries, CE2 carto's perform great. The only downside is that they can be tricky to refill, but with experience they become easier and you get used to it.
I recommend you try the 510 version of the Edition 2 (2.8ohm or 3.0ohm) on your existing 510 battery/mod and see how that goes.
Before you go buy a new device, I'd suggest throwing a Cisco LR306 or LR510 atty on the eGo battery you have.
If that doesn't do it for you, or if it's too hot etc... then, by all means..move on up!!!
If that doesn't do it for you, or if it's too hot etc... then, by all means..move on up!!!
Just a warning on this. I've been trying out a lot of different set ups lately, and for several of my juices at higher watts I get tons of vapor and more TH, but I end up loosing a lot of the flavor. So it's sort of a balancing act.
W=V²÷Ω, so to get more watts (heating the atty) you have to either increase your volts(V) or decrease your resistance(Ω). The easiest thing to do would be to get a VV (Variable Volt) PV. They allow you to change the voltage, thus changing the watts while using the same atty. Or you can get attys in different resistance, changing the watts while using the same battery.
I can't find it right now...
but some post, somewhere, someone tested the ego-T atomizer, and it came in as semi-low resistance.
Meaning less than the stock 510/ego atty's, but more than the low-res attys.
dunno if that is of any use to you or not.
The LR306's w/ driptip look like a slick setup.
but some post, somewhere, someone tested the ego-T atomizer, and it came in as semi-low resistance.
Meaning less than the stock 510/ego atty's, but more than the low-res attys.
dunno if that is of any use to you or not.
The LR306's w/ driptip look like a slick setup.
Surprised there's not a slew of variable voltage recommendations; seems to be the current "big thing".
Tried a few mods, including a very popular bottom-feeder and in my experience, nothing beats the 5v GLV2 from Electronic Cigarettes and E-Liquid - Great Lakes Vapor.
Used GLVs listed in the classifieds usually sell within minutes.
Tried a few mods, including a very popular bottom-feeder and in my experience, nothing beats the 5v GLV2 from Electronic Cigarettes and E-Liquid - Great Lakes Vapor.
Used GLVs listed in the classifieds usually sell within minutes.
Variable Voltage | e-Cigarette Mods by Specs
This is a list of the VariVolt mods , if you look there are all kinds of mods on this site .
This is a list of the VariVolt mods , if you look there are all kinds of mods on this site .
If you want to see if the eGo still might work, either the LR atomizer or try some Boge 2 ohm 510 cartomizers.
For higher power, fixed 5V is good but what I just bought is a notcigs Infinity variable voltage. Just over $100 (sweet price point for a VV) including spare batteries gets me something that I'll be able to adjust to match the juice and cartos I'm using (510 or 901 are the standard connectors for it). They also still make the Buzz VV, same price point with even longer runtime between recharges (Infinity has a thumbwheel voltage adjustment, slightly more refined look, while the Buzz is ultra rugged and uses a screwdriver to adjust the voltage).
I looked at other VV and VW models, there are multiple solid products out there.
Good luck!
For higher power, fixed 5V is good but what I just bought is a notcigs Infinity variable voltage. Just over $100 (sweet price point for a VV) including spare batteries gets me something that I'll be able to adjust to match the juice and cartos I'm using (510 or 901 are the standard connectors for it). They also still make the Buzz VV, same price point with even longer runtime between recharges (Infinity has a thumbwheel voltage adjustment, slightly more refined look, while the Buzz is ultra rugged and uses a screwdriver to adjust the voltage).
I looked at other VV and VW models, there are multiple solid products out there.
Good luck!
Regardless of suggestions that 3.7 volt PV's provide the same experience as a good 5 volt or variable volt PV, that just isn't the case for most who have moved up to better devices. At a minimum, I would move up to a good 5 volt PV such as Scott's recommendation of the 5 volt GLV2 from Great Lakes Vapor or go with a good variable volt PV such as the Darwin from nhaler.com or the ProVari.
The improved performance/consistency is significant.
The improved performance/consistency is significant.
I 2nd (I mean I +1) the vv mod suggestion. Like MadHatter and the others said... it's a trade off between hit and flavor. vv let's you dial-in the setting that works for you. A 5v direct PT with a 2-amp wall-wart will get you a HV experience at low buy-in $$ if you want to try it out. Suggest a 3.0 Ω atty.
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Thank you for all of the great suggestions guys. I'm fairly new to the terms used when referring to different mods, as far as voltage and what different voltage does etc. I might try a low resistance atty first, but I'm just tired of taking longer pulls for a good hit. I would prefer to have something that will produce a more substantial amount of Vapor and throat hit, with less effort.
Here's the vapor from a Boge 2.0 on my P16.
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would definately try a cisco LR 306 first. Granted I used one on my provari at 3.6 volts, it is still fantastic. Should work great on an ego.
Going by what I've read in other forums here at ECF, LR atties are not kind to eGo batteries. Plenty of people with a much better understanding about batteries and switches and such have explained it way better than I can. The information is here, just not right here.
Better to buy a mod, IMO.
Better to buy a mod, IMO.
DEvin,
I bought a 5v passthrough and USB/wall plug at Madvapes to try 5 volt vaping. I get as much vapor on a 2 second inhale with that PT compared to a 5 second inhale on my Riva/eGO! It was @ $25 for the PT and plug. I carry it room to room in my house and use it while at home.
I just ordered an Infinity kit: Infinity
This mod is interesting to me in lotsa ways. I can choose between 3.7 volt vaping on up to 5 or 6 volts with a dial. It is regulated and that means the vape will be consistent until the battery dies- no more decrease in vapor as the battery is used for hours. It can use regular 510 attys and it won't blow them if I vape in the lower ranges. I think it's beautiful looking.
They also sell the "Buzz" mod there that is very popular with the ECF folks. It isn't as perty as the Infinty and it costs about the same. You need to adjust the voltage with a screwdriver though and that kinda made me nervous
Good luck in your search
Lori
I bought a 5v passthrough and USB/wall plug at Madvapes to try 5 volt vaping. I get as much vapor on a 2 second inhale with that PT compared to a 5 second inhale on my Riva/eGO! It was @ $25 for the PT and plug. I carry it room to room in my house and use it while at home.
I just ordered an Infinity kit: Infinity
This mod is interesting to me in lotsa ways. I can choose between 3.7 volt vaping on up to 5 or 6 volts with a dial. It is regulated and that means the vape will be consistent until the battery dies- no more decrease in vapor as the battery is used for hours. It can use regular 510 attys and it won't blow them if I vape in the lower ranges. I think it's beautiful looking.
They also sell the "Buzz" mod there that is very popular with the ECF folks. It isn't as perty as the Infinty and it costs about the same. You need to adjust the voltage with a screwdriver though and that kinda made me nervous
Good luck in your search
Lori
Thanks again guys, I really appreciate all of the info, I am leaning toward a 5v mod at this time after so many recommendations, now my question is,which 5v mod? glv2? etc.. etc.. And Lori, thanks for the input on the 5v passthrough, I am going to have to try that as well. let me know how the infinity works out.
FWIW, I also bought my 5v PT from MadVapes (but didn't get the A/C adapter) and it was the tipping point for me to justify buying my first 5v GLV-2. All it took was one evening vaping with it plugged into a USB port on my PC and I was sold.
For anyone on the fence about a 5v device, Lori's suggestion is sound and fiscally responsible.
For anyone on the fence about a 5v device, Lori's suggestion is sound and fiscally responsible.
I am in the same boat as you OP, I want more kick than the ego gives (but without loss of flavor also) especially when drinking as I barely feel the vapor then.
I even posted a thread pretty much the same as this one.
The advice was mostly to try a good lr atty first and see how that goes, as obviously if it works for you, then it's the cheapest option.
So I'll try that first and then go 5v or true 3.7v at least after that.
But yeah I need more kick than the ego gives if I'm to ever drop the cigs.
I even posted a thread pretty much the same as this one.
The advice was mostly to try a good lr atty first and see how that goes, as obviously if it works for you, then it's the cheapest option.
So I'll try that first and then go 5v or true 3.7v at least after that.
But yeah I need more kick than the ego gives if I'm to ever drop the cigs.
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