Looking to try out variable voltage

[Swigger14]

Hey forum-goers,

I am looking to try out a relatively simple VV device, just to try out variable voltage before taking the dive into a mod, which I can tell is coming sooner than I may like. I'm looking for either a variable voltage battery or passthrough (or both?) with decent battery life. Right now, I use a Riva, and I wouldn't mind a larger battery or device as it would mostly be for use around the house.

Are there any recommendations? I see this one from GotVapes.

 

[Devonmoonshire]

You could try these: I think they are similar but they cost a little less. Go-goUSA.com | Go-goUSA.com The second row on the page are the Ego VV Passthrough and 900Mah batteries.

Hope this helps;
Nate aka Darth Vapor

 

[tj99959]

This is the best bang for the buck for entry level VV mods.
Variable Voltage Box Mod

This is the best bang for the buck if you just want to try 5v vaping
5 VOLT USB PASS THROUGH (REQUIRES SUFFICIENT POWER SOURCE)

 

[Swigger14]

Thanks. I guess I should ask here, TJ. Can someone explain what '3xAA' means? I always assumed it meant literally three AAA batteries, but I also see "Requires two 14500 batteries(sold seperately)".

Thanks.

 

[Creniker]

The AA part refers to the size of the box. 14500 are the size of AAs but are lithium, and run at a higher voltage.

 

[jmanning]

The mod is constructed using a 3xAA battery box, but requires 2 14500 li-ion batteries.

 

[tj99959]

Thanks. I guess I should ask here, TJ. Can someone explain what '3xAA' means? I always assumed it meant literally three AAA batteries, but I also see "Requires two 14500 batteries(sold seperately)".

Thanks.

3xAA means that it was made using a battery box made to hold three AA batteries.
14500 are rechargable 3.7v batteries that cost about $4.25-$4.50 each.

 

[Swigger14]

The AA part refers to the size of the box. 14500 are the size of AAs but are lithium, and run at a higher voltage.

The mod is constructed using a 3xAA battery box, but requires 2 14500 li-ion batteries.

3xAA means that it was made using a battery box made to hold three AA batteries.
14500 are rechargable 3.7v batteries that cost about $4.25-$4.50 each.

Ha, I knew I would find my answer here. That makes sense- thanks.

 

[Nomoreash]

I would recommend going the box mod route if you're just wanting to try vv. The Ego VVs are ok but it's still using the same ego battery so there's going to be more of a limit as to he current it can provide as opposed to a inexpensive box mod that uses 2 batteries, especially if you want to use DC with it which shine at higher voltages.

 

[Eddie.Willers]

+1 to what TJ said about the Madvapes VV box - at that price it's a superbly economical introduction to the world of variable voltage. I am waiting for mine right now...

 

[sponga310]

the best VV you can buy is the provari...i just got mine in last friday and it is the best mod ived use...went from the Ego to a reo grande and now the provari...with the DCA306 at 4.0 volts...best flavor and vapor productions that can not be matched...good luck on your search!

 

[tj99959]

the best VV you can buy is the provari...i just got mine in last friday and it is the best mod ived use...went from the Ego to a reo grande and now the provari...with the DCA306 at 4.0 volts...best flavor and vapor productions that can not be matched...good luck on your search!

You're paying for a lot of whistles & bells with the ProVari. It's hardly what I would call an entry level VV @ $200.00

Pay close attention to what Mamu might build next if you want a chance at the best VV mods you can buy.
Believe me, the Danali (all pre sold, she is only making 30 of them) blows the ProVari out of the water.
Point being that the best VV mods are built by modders.

 

[Dingus]

I'd give the Krimson Kustoms Evercool a look : http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...oltage-evercool-quality-look-great-price.html

 

[Swigger14]

I'm looking seriously at that MadVapes Mod. Can I ask another quick question? Can I buy 14500 batts anywhere, I mean are they in stores and stuff? Madvapes doesn't look like they have any. And how do you recharge them? Sorry to turn this into an intro to modding thread.

 

[Eddie.Willers]

14500's are widely available - many supplier carry them. Battery Junction has 900mAh Ultrafire at $6.95 each - more expensive than Madvapes, I know, but they do have them.

 

[Dingus]

I'm looking seriously at that MadVapes Mod. Can I ask another quick question? Can I buy 14500 batts anywhere, I mean are they in stores and stuff? Madvapes doesn't look like they have any. And how do you recharge them? Sorry to turn this into an intro to modding thread.

You can get them from Liberty Flights. They also sell the chargers.
They seem to be a bit cheaper on their UK site, but shipping might be higher if you order from there.

 

[scalewiz]

The MadVapes box is a great introduction. Doesn't cost too much, and works really well. The only think you need to be careful of is that it won't run the dual coil devices, specifically those under 2 ohms. The regulator in the Madvapes mod states that it can do 3 amps, but according to my calculations, it never reaches it. Anytime I screw on a dual coil, I can't get it above 3.4 volts or it cuts off; the only way to get going again is to remove a battery, which removes power from the regulator allowing it to reset. Reinsert the battery and you're good to go again. The box works great for anything above 2 ohms. The regulator is very effective, as the difference between no load voltage and vaping voltage is 0.2 volts at worst case. Some say the regulator can get hot, but I have never had any problem.

 

[my4jewels]

I agree with Dingus on the Krimson Kustom evercool VV boxmod. I had the one from MV, and the box melted on me because it can run too hot. I know some like it, but I sent mine back, and got a KK. The KK evercool is built much better, and, IMHO, is a much better buy for the money. I believe they are $55. It will be built just for you, according to your specs. It looks the same, but the innards are superior quality.

 

[pnc81498]

+1 to what TJ said about the Madvapes VV box - at that price it's a superbly economical introduction to the world of variable voltage. I am waiting for mine right now...

I went this route from madvapes actually bought 1 assembled kit and 1 to assemble myself!! To bad the mailman has the day off and its just sitting at the post office.

 

[Baldr]

If you're buying batteries (14500's or whatever), make sure to get "protected" batteries. Non protected batteries can go bad and explode. The thing you are putting up right next to your face in order to vape is not something you want exploding.

I haven't used one of those "ego VV batteries", but I'd like to point out that it's not really VV. They do have 3 settings, but they don't have the range (in particular, the high range) that a real VV system has, and you can't "dial in" like you can with a real VV system.

I saw a poll about what voltage people liked best, where people using VV systems were being polled, and the vast majority (over 75%) were in the 4.25 to 5.0 range, with 4.5 being the most popular. To me, that means that some thing like the ego you listed isn't going to be used as a VV system at all - in order to get anywhere close to the most popular voltages, you're going to set it on it's highest setting and hope for the best.

It's certainly possible that you'll like it, and it's probably a step up from what you have. (Or what I have.) But I don't think it's fair to try it and say "I tried VV vaping".