Nearly new, about to take the next step - asking for advice

[hardaur]

Hey all,

I've been vaping for a few months now. I have 510s and enjoy them a lot, but still haven't completely left the analogs. I'm considering putting in an order for eGo-Ts later this week, but want to get some expert feedback first.

I'd be very surprised if this hasn't been asked before, and I apologize, this is a mighty big haystack to find a needle in though.

Ok, so here's the thinking and concerns:

I really like the 510s, vapor production is good and TH is, I suppose, acceptable (just never really paid attention).

I wouldn't mind something a ~little~ hotter (temp-wise) as sometimes the hits actually feel cool, but it's not a major big deal and is sometimes even enjoyable (but I think the coolness is part of my problem with leaving analogs).

I pretty much drip exclusively now, just can't get into the mess, inconsistency and effort of carts. Have tried the regular 510 carts and some LR carts. I like the LR but haven't had real good luck with 'em. At this point I tend to chain vape when I'm working (programmer, so it's bad ; ).

I'm looking at the tanks because even though I think dripping better than carts, I'd really like to get away from the mess and the liquid in the mouth.

I'm also very interested in the larger batteries and the "off switch" of the newer ego-t models. Price is a little higher than I'd like, but certainly affordable.

I've read reviews that go either way for the tanks, but seem to be leaning towards positive. Definitely more very positive than very negative reviews and comments from what I've seen.

So. . .anybody have any advice as to if the ego tanks are the way to go or I'm definitely open to other options/mods/etc. I'm just not super-aware of what the other options are and unfortunately I don't have time to do seriously deep research ( 2 businesses and a full-time job, I promise I'm not just being overly lazy ; ).

I'm also very grateful for any recommendations on where to purchase and/or discount codes. I think I've either been looking at the wicked or the joye from thevaporpros.com.

Thanks a million!
H

 

[dormouse]

With Ego you can use LR attys and LR cartomizers to get hotter hits.

I don't know if there are LR tank attys yet.

 

[sam12six]

I also sit in front of the computer working and vaping away. From what you've described, I'd vote against the tanks. They're great in that you can tell at a glance whether they need a refill, but the vapor they put out is cooler than any other method I've ever tried.

I don't have the patience to mess with dripping constantly and hate carts so I use cartos. In your shoes, the first thing I'd do is try a couple of different well liked cartos and see if that's an improvement for you. If it is, moving to an ego/riva or a 3.7 box mod might be your next step.

Even if you don't mind the constant work of dripping but want a warmer vape, a LR atty on a fat battery or box mod would do that for you.

If you're looking for a complete all-day-with-no-work solution, lots of people are really into the gogo.

As you specifically mentioned vapor from a standard atty not being warm enough, I'd put the ego-t last on the list (though I think they're the only ones shipping with the 5-click batteries right now).

 

[pandatera]

I wouldn't recommend the eGo tank. Many have complain about leaking, flavor inconsistant, lack of flavor. If you end up getting not a great atty out of the box, you will have to mess w/ the wick to get good results.

I would recommend getting a riva510/eGo kit and a pack of LR cartomizer.

Your post said you used lr carts before, do you mean cartos or atty?

Liberty Flights has good price for starter kits. Remember to click on the 20% off on that site.

If you end up buying the eGo tank kit. You might want to consider purchasing it at 1000mah Joye eGo-T starter kit (black) - UnSmoke It cost $69.99 and you can also use a coupon code for first time buyer to get 10% off.

 

[EAMUS CATULI]

Get yourself an E pipe. VERY NOICE!!!

 

[YorekTexas]

i've never seen a LR atty for the Ego T.
A LR atty will vape better though.

 

[Credo]

Ego Batteries are nice. Unless you get into mods or making your own stuff...I'd guess they are among the best out there.

I personally haven't been able to get an ego Tank atty set up to my liking. The draw on it just doesn't suit me, and I can't get flow right so it doesn't either flood all the time or just not vape well. I suppose I could keep tinkering and eventually find a sweet spot...but I'm tired of messing with it.

At 11 - 15 bucks for an atty and a pack of tanks it won't break the bank to grab one and try it

You might like CE2 based systems like clearomizers...I'm waiting on some to try. These are somewhat disposable cartomizer like replacements with wicks instead of filling in them. They seem to go from $12US to $15US a five pack for the XL size (2ml). You can also get massive tank mods that are based on these (MAP).

Passthrough....
For at desk vaping...a passthrough might be a good investment for you. Maybe get one of these and a single ego battery to 'test drive' instead of two ego batteries up front? Just some ideas...

 

[bigtimeweb]

With Ego you can use LR attys and LR cartomizers to get hotter hits.

I don't know if there are LR tank attys yet.

LR tank atties available at most every vendor - no warranty but cheaper than the regular ones.

 

[MickeyRat]

Try the eGo-T. Found carts to be better for flavor. The cartomizers are a lot less hassle though. If you do get the eGo-T and you're disappointed, get some Boge 2.0 cartomizers and a cone.

 

[jeremie]

Well I have a lil insight that might help I am a ego user I have mods from 7 volt to 3.7 v I love the ego I like the 510 connection its popular the cone atty is nice but I go through 3 to 5 a day I do like my tank system I have for it is a lot like dripping again go through about 3 to 5 of them I do love the ce2 the best also known as clearmizors or fluxamizors the ego has a giantiomizer exellent product holds 3.7 ml of juice lasts all day and still gives great flavor and throat hit I have not noticed a cold vap unless outside freezing lol hope this helps you out

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[Kent C]

If you like the eGo-t batteries - the on/off thing works and is a nice feature. I like the tanks and haven't had a problem. There are LR tank attys now and they are good and will get the warmer vape. For me, the tanks are the next best thing to dripping - no filler flavor or filter to go through. The wick is sitting in ejuice rather than off the bridge in the filler or carto filler. And the flavor is better than other carts, imo. But IF you don't like them, you can get all kinds of 510 stuff that fit - 510 attys, lrs, 306 lrs, mega eGo attys, mega eGo cartos, 510 cartos AND you still have the eGo-t battery. Tanks are so new that there will be more advances to come and soon - 2.5ml tanks that will last for many hours.

 

[hardaur]

Great feedback guys, thanks!

Ok, couple things:

First, the flux/clear-omizer stuff looks extremely interesting! I hadn't seen those and the price is definitely right. It looks like the benefits of a tank system (seeing the juice, big fills, clean) in a simpler and cheaper package. Also available in LR. I've looked at gotvapes.com but it looks like they're out of just about everything. Are there other places you guys would recommend? (Definitely U.S. please). Also, of course, any discount codes, etc appreciated : b

Second, What are these batteries I'm seeing in the videos? Adjustable voltage, ohm readouts, monster size (which I'm guessing means long lasting). Where are these to be found? Expensive? Worth it? Are there cheaper (I think I'm right saying) box mods that would be a better way to go? Is it just a well to pick up a couple a la cart ego (or ?) batteries and move on?

Third, I know there are e-pipes, and even e-cigars, but is there really any reason to consider it? Seems like it's probably all pretty much the same with the exception of shapes? I'm not worried about visual aesthetics and I'm a cigarette smoker so . . .?

Fourth, I've tried LR cartomizers (Blank Hellfire Cartomizer - Low Resistance 510 Cartomizer ). I do like them, but 1) for some reason me and fiber filling just do not get along. I can't get a consistent experience to save my life and that's extremely important to me. I don't mind tweaking, but once I find what I like I want to be able refill and move on without fuss or inconsistencies as much as possible. Right now I'm using basic 510 atomizers with drip tips doing a 3 drip fill. . it's consistent and pretty good. . just think I can do better (again, messy, get juice in mouth on a regular basis, etc).

As far as DIY, I'd be interested if there were some place with fairly specific instructions. . I'm relatively handy when I take the time to do stuff. Any suggestions there?

Again, thanks a lot guys, I'm very impressed and grateful!

H

P.S. One thing that would be really handy. . .any links you guys could include in responses would be SUPER nice!

 

[Plooker]

DON'T GET AN EGO-T. I REPEAT, DON'T GET AN EGO-T.

I am not suggesting that it's bad device. It works GREAT for some. But you say you want a hotter hit and and the ego-t won't do that for you. You could look at a regular ego with low resistance attys but, since you are already a dripper, you could also look at mods. They are not not that scary and there are some great devices out there. Do lots of research before you buy. Good luck.

Edit:
Kent C makes a great point about being able to use other attys if you don't like the ego-t attys. The ego batts are great. But I can almost guarantee you're not going to like the hit even with the LR tank attys. I found it still too cool.. My 2 cents

 

[Plooker]

I'd be interested if there were some place with fairly specific instructions. . I'm relatively handy when I take the time to do stuff. Any suggestions there?

Lots of good instructions here.

Modders Forum

I don't know how much time you have on your hands but DIY modding can get very frustrating (for me, at least). I decided to give it up for a while and bought a GLV2 from great lakes vapor. Glad I did, LOVE IT!!

Again, Good luck!

 

[Kent C]

It works GREAT for some. But you say you want a hotter hit and and the ego-t won't do that for you.

Edit:
Kent C makes a great point about being able to use other attys if you don't like the ego-t attys. The ego batts are great. But I can almost guarantee you're not going to like the hit even with the LR tank attys. I found it still too cool.. My 2 cents

My 2 cents...

Heat is in wattage and an eGo-t with an lr tank atty will so the trick. Sure you can get an HV mod but then you have to use higher ohm attys. Like my brother-in-law says "It's 8 one way and a half a dozen the other" One can get above 8 Watts on a eGo-t LR atty with the SE Riva batt. Anything much above 8 watts and you start to destroy flavors. even strong ones.

My collection of PV's isn't like youtubecommercial's but I've had a few. I put all my mods into storage for Armageddon except one and use the eGos. The tanks are simple to fill and most maintenance is throwing the atty in vodka for 15 minutes once a week if that.

 

[mlinky]

If you need more heat, you need to be able to use low resistence atomizers on a 3.7v battery, or the ability to use a 5v, 6v, or 7.4v set up. Get a REO Grand. Indestructible mod, holds 6ml of juice, one 18650 battery will last you all day, 1.5 ohm atty. Taste is clean, like dripping. Should be available this weekend. Reos Mods

 

[Plooker]

My 2 cents...

Heat is in wattage and an eGo-t with an lr tank atty will so the trick. Sure you can get an HV mod but then you have to use higher ohm attys. Like my brother-in-law says "It's 8 one way and a half a dozen the other" One can get above 8 Watts on a eGo-t LR atty with the SE Riva batt. Anything much above 8 watts and you start to destroy flavors. even strong ones.

My collection of PV's isn't like youtubecommercial's but I've had a few. I put all my mods into storage for Armageddon except one and use the eGos. The tanks are simple to fill and most maintenance is throwing the atty in vodka for 15 minutes once a week if that.

I hear you, Kent. The ego-t gets a lot of flack and it is ROCK SOLID device. Works fantastic and it's easy to fill. But for me, there's too much flavor loss. But like you say, you can still use the ego batteries with other atomizers and they are some of the best batts around. So you don't lose by giving ego-t a try but he did say he wants a hotter hit so it will be up to him if it kicks out enough heat.

 

[Kent C]

I hear you, Kent. The ego-t gets a lot of flack and it is ROCK SOLID device. Works fantastic and it's easy to fill. But for me, there's too much flavor loss. But like you say, you can still use the ego batteries with other atomizers and they are some of the best batts around. So you don't lose by giving ego-t a try but he did say he wants a hotter hit so it will be up to him if it kicks out enough heat.

Hear you also plooker... I'd really like to try someone's who has a loss in flavor. Mine is 'next to dripping' like flavor. Perhaps I'm more sensitive to the filler taste and so for me without that is a burst of flavor. I've never liked cartos for that same reason....

 

[MickeyRat]

I'll agree that the lack of flavor is very subjective but, the way that little wick in there gets out of whack can't be called rock solid. I'll confess, I didn't mind that all that much though. I like to tinker.

 

[hardaur]

Ok, I think I have the beginnings of a plan, what do ya'll think?

I think I'm going to get an e-go pass through ( Joye eGo-T USB Starter Kit (Lite) - UnSmoke ) and just a single tank atty and a few extra tanks. Then, if (when, I guess) I can find them I'll pick up a pack of the CE2 cartos and see how I like them. I may also look at doing a variable voltage DIY project if I can find one to build something that'll run up to 5v.

Seems to cover most of my bases for the least amount of cash and some flexibility moving forward. Thoughts?

Anybody know who's got CE2 stuff in stock?

Thanks again!

H