n00b needs advice on RoughStack purchase planned for today.

[Omnipanzer]

Hey guys,
It's my B-day next week so I've decided to upgrade my old original eGo setup to a RoughStack. The battery configurations have been causing me a little stress but I think I have it worked out. Below I'm going to post what I plan to purchase by EOB today and I just wanted to get the more well informed communities opinion of what I think to be an intelligent purchase (sarcasm intended as I have no confidence in my decisions here lol).


Military Green Maxi RoughStack V2

http://www.amazon.com/UltraFire-300...FU62/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1320065735&sr=8-1 this would be $15 after shipping.


Thanks in advance for any info given.

 

[440BB]

I've got a Maxi RS and it's a solid mod. I've dropped mine on concrete twice, sanded the rough edges and kept vapin'! The switch position requires that you use a shorty extension to handle wider mega cartos and tanks, but I use XL 1.7ohm dual coils on it all day. You might want to order a shorty extension at the same time just in case you want to try something fatter out later.

I've also got those "ultrafire" batteries in a trade only to find out that particular model (red, 3000mah) is frequently relabelled/fake - the telltale sign is misspelling on the battery "...sheef life around 10years.Environmental friendly". They do work OK, but are probably far less than 3000mah. I have an AW IMR 2200mah battery that lasts about twice as long. That said, they do work OK and with a charger are a good inexpensive start.

In terms of minimum size and simplicity as well as a really fair price, nothing compares to the Maxi RS. It's a perfect tool for me and if I lost it I'd buy another! And Happy Birthday too!

 

[Liv2Ski]

Do yourself a favor and do not skimp on the batts. I have found the AW's to work far better than the ones you are looking at. Here is a link for a ECF Supplier that has a good price and ships fast:

AW Batteries

 

[Omnipanzer]

Thanks 440426 ;-)


@ Liv2Ski I will probably go ahead and get those, which charger do you have or does it not matter?

 

[Omnipanzer]

It does look like I will be adding one or two of these to my cart as well. ;-)

V2 510 Shorty Extension

 

[Liv2Ski]

Thanks 440426 ;-)


@ Liv2Ski I will probably go ahead and get those, which charger do you have or does it not matter?

I use the wf-188 and the TR-001. Both work well for the price and the wf-188 will also allow you to charge 3.0V batts too. Good call on the shorty connector since it limits the wear and tear on MOD threads

 

[Liv2Ski]

Also RTD has a coupon code. Use ECF5 for 5% off

 

[cskent]

Take the advice given and don't bother with the 3000mah Ultrafires. They're a low drain batt and are way overrated. The AW's will perform much better. Be sure to get at least 2 batt's. I've got a Maxi Roughstack V1 and had problems with the switch, and it seems to be a common problem if you read the Madvapes forum. I'd suggest you keep an extra switch on hand as a spare unless you've got another backup rig.

 

[Omnipanzer]

Yah, I'll still have my eGo's lying around for backup but it is a valid point sir.

 

[BardicDruid]

I get a spare switch every time I get a new mod, and as luck would have it the original never fails that way.

 

[Omnipanzer]

^ lol, That is certainly one way to look at it.

Order has been placed:

Army green RoughStack
510 extension
and two AW's with charger


Thanks guys, I can't wait to get it all.

 

[Liv2Ski]

And now the wait begins. Let the stalking take place in earnest. Enjoy and happy vapes

 

[Omnipanzer]

"I've also got those "ultrafire" batteries in a trade only to find out that particular model (red, 3000mah) is frequently relabelled/fake - the telltale sign is misspelling on the battery "...sheef life around 10years.Environmental friendly". They do work OK, but are probably far less than 3000mah. I have an AW IMR 2200mah battery that lasts about twice as long. That said, they do work OK and with a charger are a good inexpensive start. "


You where right but luckily I bought them as a backup to the AW's I purchased first. Thanks for the recommendation.

 

[mynameisrob]

Yeah those batteries def suck. They sell them on eBay too and the majority of them are fake. Personally Im not a fan of the ultrafire batteries in a PV. The Trustfres arnt that great either, but their alittle better.

The TR-001 charger is def the way to go. Its cheap and works well, plus allows you to charge 2 batteries at once.

What Batteries did you get? Did you get the IMR High-Drains or just the regular AW batteries. The High-Drain batteries are def the way to go for an unregulated PV like the RS. The High-Drains will give you a more consistant vape for longer as the battery drains. RTDVapor and Super T manufacturing both have them. I like Super T bc their shipping is only $1.70.

Goodluck with it and I hope you enjoy your new toy!

 

[Omnipanzer]

"The TR-001 charger is def the way to go."

I'm using the WF-139 which I am perfectly happy with. Looks like a $5 difference.

"What Batteries did you get?"

Here is what I purchased. If you go down to the first comment I posted a pic.