My quest for the perfect PV. eGo impressions

[tunabubblegum]

Got my new Janty eGo yesterday and have been vaping it exclusivly.
When it came, the batts where about 80% charged and ready to go.

Using regular 510 attys and carts (I pull the white "fluffy" stuff out and
replace w/ blue foam) I loaded up with one of my favorite e-juices and
started vaping.
To compare, I had some other fully loaded e-cigs; my Green smoke w/
the long batt, my Joye510 also with the long Mega batt, and a 808 Mega batt w/ cartomizer.

For pure quantity of vapor, the eGo was equal to the fully juiced and charged GS. However, after several puffs, the GS's output of vapor goes
down quite a bit. The eGo maintained the vapor quantity better. So the eGo beats the GS (except for the first few puffs).

The Joye 510 w/ Mega batt comes in 3rd in terms of vapor quantity (BTW, I am vaping tobacco flavor pure VG). I can get several drags on this before the amount of vapor decrease is noticable, but for me the GS beats it.

Coming in last was the 808 Mega batt / cartomizer. Even freshly charged and juiced, I just could not get anywhere near the amout of vapor as even the Joye 510!!
To be fare, I just got the 808 batt yesterday also and put it on charge before use. I dont know if it's really fully charged or not.

Another thing I noticed on my 808 batt is that it's hard to screw the cartomizer on it!!

Unless more charging will help the 808's vapor production, I will be very dissapointed

When driving, I like a automatic batt.
I like to stick the cig in my mouth with both hands free, and when I want
a puff, just suck!!
Plus, there is the "look cool" factor, and having the GS w/ the long style batt hanging from my lips (wearing my sunglasses!!) satisfies the cool factor for me

But, for a e-cig that is reliable and gives you good vapor for a long period of constant use, the eGo is a winner.

I did not compare my eGo with the Prodigy 2V, I just didnt think it would be a good comparison but, I think my tobacco VG "tastes" better when vaped through the eGo (maybe its just me!!).
For some types of juice, it seems that the Prodigy (5V) cooks the flavor out

The eGo also has a "elegent" look, and apears to be very well made.

I heart my new eGo!!

So, what do I buy next?!

 

[m1234]

Hi, got a Dura-C last week, and can't get more than 20 puffs out of it. How does the Ego fair? Any where near the claim in the manual of 200 to 250 puffs? Thanks, Thys

 

[tunabubblegum]

Hi, got a Dura-C last week, and can't get more than 20 puffs out of it. How does the Ego fair? Any where near the claim in the manual of 200 to 250 puffs? Thanks, Thys

You have manual batt for your Janty Dura-C?
Is that the one that only has 2 vent holes in the atty, which makes it
burn up faster?

Well, I think 200 puffs is a bit of a exageration, unless you count the puffs where you are hardly getting any vapor at all as "real" puffs!!

 

[yano_jl]

Tuna, Have you tried a cartomizer on the eGo? I use a 510 mainly, but I like the convenience and flavor of the cartomizers. I use an adapter (510 to 808) from AltSmoke, and it works, but the vapor production is weak. I was kinda hoping the eGo would gibe the cartomizers a little performance boost.

Thanks in advance

 

[YKruss]

Hi, got a Dura-C last week, and can't get more than 20 puffs out of it. How does the Ego fair? Any where near the claim in the manual of 200 to 250 puffs? Thanks, Thys

I think you meant that Ego battery could be recharged 200 to 250 times, right?

Puffs - depends on how full the cartridge is and not on what battery are you using it with.

 

[tunabubblegum]

Tuna, Have you tried a cartomizer on the eGo? I use a 510 mainly, but I like the convenience and flavor of the cartomizers. I use an adapter (510 to 808) from AltSmoke, and it works, but the vapor production is weak. I was kinda hoping the eGo would gibe the cartomizers a little performance boost.

Thanks in advance

No, I havent, but I like that idea because I prefer cartomizers for daily vaping. In the evening, I like my Prodigy w/ 510 for dripping

 

[tunabubblegum]

I think you meant that Ego battery could be recharged 200 to 250 times, right?

Puffs - depends on how full the cartridge is and not on what battery are you using it with.

LOL!! yup, yer gonna run out of juice way before you run out of batt on the eGo.

 

[yano_jl]

No, I havent, but I like that idea because I prefer cartomizers for daily vaping. In the evening, I like my Prodigy w/ 510 for dripping

If you do give it a try, please post your findings. This may just be the solution some of us are seeking.

The thing stopping me from cartomizers as my main vape is that they hit so weak for me on my adapted 510, and from what I hear, the 808 batts are no better. I've stayed away from HV mods because of the larger form factor.

If I could just boost the performace of a cartomizer without having to use a large HV mod, I'd be set.

Thx

 

[Scottbee]

If you do give it a try, please post your findings. This may just be the solution some of us are seeking.

The thing stopping me from cartomizers as my main vape is that they hit so weak for me on my adapted 510, and from what I hear, the 808 batts are no better. I've stayed away from HV mods because of the larger form factor.

If I could just boost the performace of a cartomizer without having to use a large HV mod, I'd be set.

Thx

You do realize that the eGo is still a 3.7V device.. right?

 

[yano_jl]

You do realize that the eGo is still a 3.7V device.. right?

I do; which would make my request mathematically rediculous. I get it.

As I read other posts/reviews on this forum, eGo users claim it has increased flavor and performance over other 3.7 batts/PVs. Perhaps the atty cover/hood (restricted airflow, temperature containment, etc) makes a difference. So I thought I'd ask the question directly to a poster who has an eGo and cartomizers.

 

[Scottbee]

I do; which would make my request mathematically rediculous. I get it.

As I read other posts/reviews on this forum, eGo users claim it has increased flavor and performance over other 3.7 batts/PVs. Perhaps the atty cover/hood (restricted airflow, temperature containment, etc) makes a difference. So I thought I'd ask the question directly to a poster who has an eGo and cartomizers.

No problem.. I get the question.

I have one on order myself.... so I'm hoping to know a bit more in a few days myself.

I'm looking forward to seeing what the actual loaded voltage of the PV is. I know that my traditional 510 batteries sag to about 3.0-3.1V when they are looking at a 2.5 Ohm load. My guess would be that the 650mAh battery won't sag as much due to the lower internal resistance. If I can pick up an additional .1 or .2V, I think it would be an enhanced vaping experience.

 

[m1234]

I think you meant that Ego battery could be recharged 200 to 250 times, right?

Puffs - depends on how full the cartridge is and not on what battery are you using it with.

Hi, no as you'll see in the other reply, they say 200 puffs per cartrage. Perhaps they ment you can have 200 puffs with refills inbetween before you have to chuck it away, LOL!.

 

[m1234]

You have manual batt for your Janty Dura-C?
Is that the one that only has 2 vent holes in the atty, which makes it
burn up faster?

Well, I think 200 puffs is a bit of a exageration, unless you count the puffs where you are hardly getting any vapor at all as "real" puffs!!

Yes, it's got the manual bat, and even the bat doesn't get close to the clame in the manual. I must point out that the Dura-C has been re-branded in South Africa as the Twisp Dura-C. This has been taken directly from the training manual on their .co .za site, and I feel it is mis-information to say the least
"The Dura with its high capacity 230 MaH batteries delivers over 200 puffs per charge, and
200-250 puffs per cartridge.
The coil filaments of all our atomisers are sourced in Sweden and are unmatched in smooth
and abundant vapour production, setting Janty and Twisp products apart." Haven't I read somewhere that the Dura is made in China or something? where does Sweeden come into things then? I also have a NCyg from NJoy, and frankly, my results with that one is much better, although it's the pen style with bigger carts etc. That's why I was interested in the Ego since it's also available here now, but if it is also going to last me about 20 puffs per cart, I'm not interested. Thanks for your time.
Matthys

 

[tunabubblegum]

If you do give it a try, please post your findings. This may just be the solution some of us are seeking.

The thing stopping me from cartomizers as my main vape is that they hit so weak for me on my adapted 510, and from what I hear, the 808 batts are no better. I've stayed away from HV mods because of the larger form factor.

If I could just boost the performace of a cartomizer without having to use a large HV mod, I'd be set.

Thx

Forget the 808 batts, personally I hate them!
I prefer carto's because they hold more juice than the stock 510, and I also like the caro's design. it's basicly a long wick with the heating wire
running it's entire lenght. The Green Smoke carto's soak up like 3cc of juice (putting in slowly) before pooling and saturation (and dripping out the other end).

Now, what all do I need to buy (adapters and such) to make this work?
I mean, using either 808 or Green Smoke carto's on my Prodogy?

I do not see any kind of adapters to screw into the Prodigy's batt for any carto's.
Does anyone know if there is such a thing?

 

[Ladycats]

I believe that would be the 901 adapter .... least that's my understanding ....

 

[tunabubblegum]

I believe that would be the 901 adapter .... least that's my understanding ....

Thanks, I actually had that adapter and did not know I had it!! LOL!!

Okay, so I tried the 808 cartomizers on my Prodigy, but not very impressed. Did not get much vapor out of them.
Maybe I will try different batts next time, but it was nothing like direct
dripping right onto my 510 atty, which produces thick clouds of vapor.

Seems to me, that 5V is just too much for some types of juice too, like
it "cooks" out the flavor or something!

I have been getting better, smoother, cooler and consistent drags using
a 3.7V batt, and almost as much vapor as a 5V.

Awayway, I am loving my eGo more every day! I think this to be the closest to the best all-around, dependable PV available.
I almost never get that "burnt" taste, and all kinds of different juice
works very well, the sweet ones as well as the tobacco flavors come
through very well.
And, unlike my Prodigy, the switch has never failed me, and I love the
sleek look of it

So far after tring Green Smoke, 808, 510 and of course the Prodigy, this
is the e-cig I would choose if I were only allowed to keep one!!

 

[Scottbee]

A word of warning when using an adapter and KR808D-1 cartomizers on the eGo/Tornado:

You may notice that the cone fits pretty tightly around the cartomizer (especially if the carto has a thick label on it). Remember.. all of the air for your inhale has to go in-between the carto and the cone.. there are no other vent holes on the eGo. So if it fits really tight.. then it is dern near an air-tight seal. The draw will be quite hard and you can easily overheat the cartomizer.

Fair warning.

 

[Madame Psychosis]

You may notice that the cone fits pretty tightly around the cartomizer (especially if the carto has a thick label on it). Remember.. all of the air for your inhale has to go in-between the carto and the cone.. there are no other vent holes on the eGo. So if it fits really tight.. then it is dern near an air-tight seal. The draw will be quite hard and you can easily overheat the cartomizer.

Thank you for mentioning that. Cartos are my daily staple and I was wondering about the eGo. (I think I'll wait for the Mini-T for a small long-life unit.)

I'm looking forward to seeing what the actual loaded voltage of the PV is. I know that my traditional 510 batteries sag to about 3.0-3.1V when they are looking at a 2.5 Ohm load. My guess would be that the 650mAh battery won't sag as much due to the lower internal resistance. If I can pick up an additional .1 or .2V, I think it would be an enhanced vaping experience.

Interesting. I'd be curious too. Might this partly explain why people feel 3.7v mods give a 'better vape'? (Beyond the battery life advantage and slower drop-off.) I basically assumed that 3.7v=3.7v and went HV right away.

For what it's worth in this discussion, I use KR808 cartomizers with 20-30% VG liquid in my Xhaler (HV...whatever the voltage, I like it) and enjoy them immensely, with good vapor, outstanding flavor, and adequate throat hit.

 

[Scottbee]

Sadly, I didn't pick up the extra .1 or .2V with the eGo/Tornado. Under load mine are still 3.1V devices. A little disappointing actually.

 

[yano_jl]

Sadly, I didn't pick up the extra .1 or .2V with the eGo/Tornado. Under load mine are still 3.1V devices. A little disappointing actually.

Thanks for the quick (immediate) follow-up on this. FWIW: In a related thread, another eGo/Cartomizer user actually peeled off the cartomizer wrapper/sticker; and it fit inside the cone a little better, and improved the airflow. However, as i understand it, a carto without its sticker does not make a very comfortable mouthpiece.