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[Dougalis]

Hey guys !!!

Well about 6 weeks ago after trying my mates vape I gave up the cigs after smoking for nearly 17 years .. I started with an EGO starter kit and haven't had one puff on a ciggy since .. dont miss it, SO HAPPY .

Which brings me to my next question
Im ready for the next step! Thinking of buying a vamo with a protank2 (i like the idea of a rebuildable as I seem to go through clearomisers pretty quick) I have read in a few places that the vamo has a brass? connector and because of this can cause x-threading on your unit making it worthless.

I was curious on any advice people could give me on this combination, I am hoping that the xthreading can be avoided by just being careful when screwing your cartos/tanks on.


Cheers for any advice in advance before I spend my pennies!

 

[Enoch777]

Welcome to ECF and congratulations on making the switch

I could go on-and-on about various combinations of fancy APV/Delivery gear. But that's what I like. As one of the people who first introduced me to the wild world of vape gear, and got me into vaping in the first place, I highly recommend you check out this video:
TAKING THE NEXT VAPING STEP 2: EGO'S TO MODS - YouTube

As far as Vamo, I really have no clue about the connector and "x-threading." The Vamo is a superb device, I nearly bought one myself but instead got a Smoktech SID. I think if the brass connector was a problem more people would be mentioning it and disliking the Vamo, which they certainly don't! It's got a huge following and for good reasons.

That being said, *some* tanks/attys/cartos/etc do not work on certain mods, although generally you see this more in the mech category, I have seen users complaining about some APVs not working with certain devices. I don't know if there's a compiled list of known incompatibilities, but search around.

I think if you have genuine Kangertech Coil Heads, you should be just fine. I get mine from here. Not sure if they ship to the UK though, sorry. Check the UK forum for into on suppliers that are trusted/ship to UK.

Lastly... don't over-tighten anything on your PVs. That can mess the threading up no matter what combination you use.

Vape well, vape often

 

[OlDogNewTricks]

Hello and welcome, nice to meet you. You might want to have a look at cartomizers and tanks before you plunge into rebuilding. They are a great next step after starter units. Baditude has some terrific posts on the 'next step' and carto subjects. The Vamo is a great, inexpensive device. Please note inexpensive. You get what you pay for. They are a terrific device to get a feel for variable wattage, my preferred way to deliver power to my coils. Care with any device will extend its' useful life. Honestly, you should spend some time with a variable voltage/variable wattage device learning to vape well. There is a learning curve that cigarettes don't have. Good luck and have fun!

 

[Dougalis]

yeah I just like to fiddle with things which is why the rebuildables appealed to me. Thats why I was heading for a protank 2 because too start with I can just buy the new heads or even take them apart and clean them and dry burn Ive watched that next step video was really interesting Thanks for the replies dudes really appreciate it!!

 

[Enoch777]

You might want to have a look at cartomizers and tanks before you plunge into rebuilding.

Very much agree here. There's plenty of good guides showing how to re-build Protank Heads. But it's hard. It's really hard. They're so tiny! I've been meaning to try this guide. It seems like one of the best ways to rebuild those heads. I like the durability factor as well. Have yet to pick up the supplies though. (500 SS mesh, ribbon kanthal)

If you go the silica route for Protank Heads, definitely get 30GA or 32GA Kanthal. I made the mistake of getting 28GA because I wanted to build micro-coils and it's just too dang hard to fit a micro coil above 1.5 ohms into the heads without touching the side walls and shorting out. I managed to do it once. It didn't perform that well though haha.

At any rate, the heads are pretty cheap and should last you at least 1-2 weeks each head, possibly longer if you clean, dry burn, and maintain at all costs. Just be aware that thick, sweet, sticky juices will gunk up coils pretty fast. Clearer, cleaner liquids will hardly effect it at all.

If you're looking to get into rebuilding, you should really consider a simple RDA. It's a fantastic way to practice wrapping, fine tune your skills, and get a feel for the world of rebuilding. I'd suggest you check out the Igo-W as a beginner RDA. Known for being superb devices, they're quite big with good sized decks, easy to rebuild. You can do Single, Dual, and (i think) Quad coils on the Igo-W. Get the 1.6mm airhole option if you prefer an airier draw.

 

[OlDogNewTricks]

The Protank is a terrific BCC and very rebuildable. I don't because I moved on from it and they are too small for my ham hands. Good luck and have fun!

 

[Dougalis]

I "may" just get a EGO C twist before I get the vamo , so I can get used to VV before I start messing around with all the other stuff . Think this is a good idea or should I just take the plunge If I dont get the vamo this month I will get it around crimbo as a pressie to myself

I do like the idea of a dripping atomiser seems like a cool way to vape

 

[The Ocelot]

Hi and welcome

You can't go wrong with a Joyetech Twist or Vision Spinner in your arsenal. They are solid devices and make good back-up when you move up to something more. You'll notice that I emphasized the brand names. There are a lot of generics on the market, but people seem to have fewer problems with the authentic ones. I have nothing against buying generic, except when it comes to batteries. If your power goes out you're sunk; plus, I'm a bit picky about things that might catch fire.

When you start looking at more advanced mods, like the Vamo, Zmax, etc., I strongly suggest you browse the APV section and read posts from current owners to find out what sorts of problems they might be experiencing. For example, I had already ordered my Vamo before I read the Vamo sub-forum, only to discover I had picked the least durable finish. As they predicted it rubbed off in places in less than 3 weeks. I also learned the Vamo has "delicate" threading on its 510 connection and often strips, so I'm extra careful when screwing tanks on and off.

 

[Enoch777]

I kinda wish I had bought a Twist before I got my APV, just to have the extra option of using it. eGos are amazing batteries to bring on-the-go. But my regular eGo 650mah works just fine

As stated I don't have any experience with the Twist, but I've heard a lot of people complain about the eGo Twist voltage control indicators wearing off and generally finding it hard to read and difficult to know where your voltage is set at. I hear the Vision Spinner mentioned as a better VV battery with clear markings and they don't wear off.

You can see a comparison video of the eGo Twist and Vision Spinner here. Good luck!

 

[m3lov3r]

Welcome to the forums!

 

[pablo_h]

Even if you get a vamo, a lot of people only use big vv devices at home, as they feel they are too conspicuous for outside usage.
I don't know how many ego batteries you have now, but if only 1-2 I'd suggest getting a vision spinner 1300mAh battery anyway, so you have back ups (in case a battery is flat or just breaks).
I prefer the spinner over the ego because they seem just better built, and prefer the 1300mAh only because it's thicker and shorter (makes it easy to stand up on a desk and won't fall over as easy) than an ego 900-1100mAh twist. Spinners in a lower capacity than 1300mAh are the same 14mm dia as ego batteries though, so no difference to them. So if getting a spinnner, pay extra for a 1300mAh.
The thicker 1300mAh looks better with the larger tank clearos like the pro tank or nova 3.5ml as well

Protanks and such aren't any easier to rebuild as normal clearos though. They still are small (and replaceable heads), like EVODs and most other BCC, and really the same as CE4s and novas for difficulty anyway.

 

[Harlen]

Hello and welcome
I have ego 1300mah and love them
Use an SVD asWell love it too but on the go really the ego is best , smaller ,lighter and if I bust it I have back up's lol
Way to go on getting off the cigs

 

[Dougalis]

Yeah I will use the vamo for indoor only or if I goto a mates house or something. I got the Ego standard starter pack but have since discovered they are not proper joytech ones they seem to work ok though> I think Im going to get the twist or the spinner 2morrow and get the vamo next month when I have a bit more spare cash !!


As for getting of the cigs I literally have not even missed smoking analogues I have had one puff on one since I started vaping and put it out right away. Vapeing is 100% the way forward

EDIT: One thing I am concerned about is I only want to buy offical products (no generics) A lot of these sites have all the official stamps on the items in the pictures but when you get them there is no stamp.. kinda annoying. At least if I buy the twist I can get it straight from their uk store

 

[pablo_h]

I've never known anyone with a fake spinner. Plenty of fake egos around though, so maybe they haven't caught up to fake spinner production.
Other things is, most offical suppliers I know of joyetech/ego, have dropped them, saying they are putting their prices up too much, and have started stocking spinners instead. So most places I know with spinners are legit sellers that used to sell legit egos.
But that's in Australia, so YMMV.