I must say I think I'm finally ready to convert from manual cigarettes to e-cigs starting next week. I've finally found products that work fairly well for me and actually satisfy that cigarette urge. My only problem is my finger is starting to hurt from pushing the manual button on my E-Power. Perhaps I'm hitting it too hard?
My finger is starting to hurt
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LOL. it could be you're going too strong, but it also could be some manual buttons are more "finger friendly" than others. I haven't tried the E-Power yet.
Maybe try a different finger?
Maybe try a different finger?
Try putting as little pressure as necessary on the button to activate your device. Pay attention every time and eventually you'll sort of 'train' yourself not to push so hard. If that doesn't solve your problem you might want to consider an automatic battery. I'm a big box mod manual switch kind of guy, but I started missing the feeling of a cigarette between my fingers and not having to push a button, so I ordered myself a couple of 510 auto batteries. I put some Boge LR cartos on them (which is not recommended cause you can kill the battereis but what the heck they're only 10 bucks) and I'm loving it! Totally cured those cravings and desires and gave me the real cig feeling I was after.
lol... guess I kind of went off topic there, just excited about my new setup hehe.. vape on! 
lol... guess I kind of went off topic there, just excited about my new setup hehe.. vape on!
I use the lr cartos on the little 510 batts all the time.I like using them at work.
Yeah, what Clinton said. Maybe you are just applying more pressure than you need to that little button.
But eventually, maybe you will build up a callous on your finger and it won't bother you any more. You know, kinda like guitar players have to do.
But eventually, maybe you will build up a callous on your finger and it won't bother you any more. You know, kinda like guitar players have to do.
If it were me, I wouldn't switch to an auto battery because with an auto you can't do a dry burn to clean the atty. You also can't drip with an auto without the risk of ruining your battery by getting juice down inside the battery hole. Then there is also the risk of auto batteries going off from wind, vibration, loud noises etc. The Riva batteries and the egos (Riva knockoffs) have a nice soft rubber button that is real easy on the finger. The Joye eGo has a hard plastic button and you probably wouldn't like that. Wow, you must really vape a lot. 
Correction: Instead of saying "Riva knockoffs" I should have just said "knockoffs". I have an ego but it is not a true Joye ego. It has a soft rubber button like the Riva but the button light is red instead of blueish white.
Correction: Instead of saying "Riva knockoffs" I should have just said "knockoffs". I have an ego but it is not a true Joye ego. It has a soft rubber button like the Riva but the button light is red instead of blueish white.
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Isnt the Riva an eGo knockoff?
Maybe your button is on the difficult side.. i can't say i've ever had a sore finger from my ego. but I play guitar too!
Maybe your button is on the difficult side.. i can't say i've ever had a sore finger from my ego. but I play guitar too!
Some buttons are easier to press than others, even on the same model. The QC isn't very tight on this stuff and I don't think they are testing for pressure sensitivity.
If you're interested in trying a mod then I'd look at one with the horn type buttons, I've found those to be the most comfortable and easiest to use, other than that just try to lighten up on it and see how much pressure is really required to fire it.
I'd only go to an auto as a last resort. Especially if you drip. If you do want to try an auto I got the Volt recently and it works perfectly. Really impressed buy it, autos have come a long way since I tried them last but they still have to have the open airway hole which can lead to potential issues. Also after using an e-power I don't think you'll be satisfied by a volt full time. It's a great little pv in it's class though.
If you're interested in trying a mod then I'd look at one with the horn type buttons, I've found those to be the most comfortable and easiest to use, other than that just try to lighten up on it and see how much pressure is really required to fire it.
I'd only go to an auto as a last resort. Especially if you drip. If you do want to try an auto I got the Volt recently and it works perfectly. Really impressed buy it, autos have come a long way since I tried them last but they still have to have the open airway hole which can lead to potential issues. Also after using an e-power I don't think you'll be satisfied by a volt full time. It's a great little pv in it's class though.
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I usually either press with the tip of my finger, hook my finger around the button band and activate it with the inside of my second or third knuckle, or use it upside-down and activate the button with my thumb. Provides some variety, keeps you from getting "vaper's finger."
I have an ego so I don't know if this will work with what you have but sometimes I hold it with the button up and press with my finger and others I hold it button down and press with my thumb. I never find either getting tired. I never really even thought about my doing this until you posted this thread. *shrug*
Lol at least you will have strong fingers in a number of weeks or you could go for automatic batteries instead.
just a little pressure is all you need to activate The E-power
Riva & Ego are not interchangable with each other.
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I usually hold my E-power with the button down and use my thumb. I've got a mini-Grip ordered though and it's reversed so I can use my thumb.
The GRIP gallery
If you hit "The GRIP Mod" link there and goto the bottom you can see a mini.
The GRIP gallery
If you hit "The GRIP Mod" link there and goto the bottom you can see a mini.
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