Need a replacement VV Mod (Budget under 100 USD)

[pn0yb0i]

My VV mod (Lavatube) broke when I tried to remove my drip tip with my carto attached and pulled the assembly out. Tried to resolder to no avail , threw it in the trash. What are my best options? Would like to be able to use my old batteries (18650's). Also open to other models other than the Lavatube and its clone counterparts.

[edit] Kudos to the mod who move my thread

 

[cerver7]

Silver bullet + kick is nice but it's about 130

 

[Ratman]

My wife bought the Starfire L tube clone a week or so ago and she has been very happy with it. It is the 3 amp Young June version. No problems with it and performs very well. Entire starter kit was 72 bucks delivered, included the PV, 2 batteries, generic single batt charger and a nice little case. Got it from ecig charleston. Don't recall how much just the unit was. I left a review on it on the site. Only bad thing I can say is the bottom cap has metal threads which is nice but a cheap plastic cap attached to it which is not.

 

[pn0yb0i]

Looking to get one of these Smoktech VV Gripper

Will this be compatible with the flat top 18650's that came with my VV Mod (aka LavaTube, L-Rider etc.)

 

[JimmyJet]

Will this be compatible with the flat top 18650's that came with my VV Mod (aka LavaTube, L-Rider etc.)

According to this thread, yes. Lot's of other good info about this mod as well...

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/madvapes/316533-variable-volt-gripper.html

 

[pn0yb0i]

This thread is still open to suggestions, really wanna conserve that tube look. Any alternatives to the Smoktech VMAX?

 

[Thajones]

I'm watching your thread closely, I'm practically in the same boat. I have to stay VV - would love a Saber Touch but just a bit out of my price range with VV

 

[Flinx]

This thread is still open to suggestions, really wanna conserve that tube look. Any alternatives to the Smoktech VMAX?

My VV Mod (Lavatube) broke when I tried to remove my drip tip with my carto attached and pulled the assembly out. Tried to resolder to no avail , threw it in the trash. What are my best options? Would like to be able to use my old batteries (18650's). Also open to other models other than the Lavatube and its clone counterparts.

[edit] Kudos to the mod who move my thread

Vmax won't use 18650's. If memory serves me right it uses stacked 18340's. So you'd probably be over the $100USD limit.

 

[JuicerJoe]

I've been looking for a sub $100 VV Mod as well, I think I've decided on ivape.net's LT clone, the Varitube X

I think it's only offered in a full kit though and you already have the batteries and the charger

 

[silkakc]

Apollo VTube Kit

There's a 30% off code in their ad and it brings the kit price down to the low $50's.

 

[txtumbleweed]

If you want to stay with a tube I would go with the Young June 18650 V2 4 Amp and it reads resistance as well. Crystal Clear Vaping

 

[aneff13lansing]

im waiting on my mini vector vv the new lavatube style with ohms checker and the higher amp cutoff to run dual coils, cant wait to get it just placed an order for
1x vector variable volt mini
2x boge Xl SR carts (five pack)
2x smoktech tank carto's (" ")
and 2x boge LR carts ( " ")
should be here tuesday with the way everyone says VB has great Customer Service

 

[arkador]

Buzz Pro is on sale for $99 right now. add a discount with the code "ECF Buzzkill" and you are shipped for less than $100

 

[markfm]

I'd also suggest looking at buzz pro. A bit more than your target (need different batteries than you have), but even with two sets of batteries and charger it'll come in at about $120 delivered. Very durable, high performance

 

[cerver7]

Check the classifieds for other deals too.

 

[AnsonJames]

If you want to stay with a tube I would go with the Young June 18650 V2 4 Amp and it reads resistance as well. Crystal Clear Vaping

Except the 4amp limit on the Young June is a complete falsehood.

I'd go for the Buzz Pro.

 

[souskei]

Except the 4amp limit on the Young June is a complete falsehood.

I'd go for the Buzz Pro.

tru tru.
but some vendors do advertise the right amp cut off though (vaporbeast) at 3 amps

 

[txtumbleweed]

You can get a 18650 that reads ohms for 44.00 here Uniq - Lava V3.0 Variable Voltage Device - Black or a chrome one for 49.00

Mine works great but I paid a lot more for mine!

 

[txtumbleweed]

Except the 4amp limit on the Young June is a complete falsehood.

I'd go for the Buzz Pro.

Most of my VV pv's are 2.5 Amp and they have never been a problem. The only people that need to worry about 4 amps is someone who wants to vape 1.5 at six volts. It would be the same as wanting a car that went 250 and you never drive over 55.

 

[Darthvong]

The new version of the Lavatube (Lavatube 2.0) is coming out any day from Volcano Ecigs. It looks pretty solid and has a lot of the provari features to it. Should be around the same price I think. Curious to see how it performs.