Newb Q: ePower or VV + DC 650 mAh?

[Cibban]

Hi,

I just discovered vaping a couple of weeks ago and went along and bought an 808 starter kit from V2cigs. I'm really pleasd with the experience so far but the batts don't last long enough and being a (former) heavy smoker of analogs, I'm looking for a stronger TH, more vapor etc. I've done a lot of searching, reading, comparing and pondering about my next step and thanks to this excellent forum I have a pretty good idea about what to get but I need help with the final decision.

First of all, I'm dead set on the cartomizer route and on making the transition to a 501-based system. Secondly, I'm on a budget (ofc) but I'd rather pay a few bucks more to get a hassle-free system than buy low quality crap that will give up on me.

So, I've boiled it down to two alternatives that might suit me.

1. e-Power from CCV
   • PROS:
     • Good bundle, value for money
     • Very highly recommended seller
     • Uses standard batteries and I have an advanced "smart" charger for Li-Ion already
     • Comes upgraded with the new switch assembly
   • CONS:
     • Build quality is reported to be somewhat low with crude threads etc
     • Large form factor
2. 650 mAh V.V. Dual Coil from HC
   • PROS:
     • Variabe Voltage
     • Good bundle
     • Well recommended seller
     • Smaller form factor (?)
   • CONS:
     • No-Name
     • Proprietary batteries
     • Unknown quality (I have found no reviews)
     • Seller has had some problems with PayPal payments
     • Some customers have commented the shipment taking long time, not being traceable etc

I'm leaning towards the e-Power at the moment but I would really value some input from more experienced vapers before placing my order.

Thanks in advance!

Patrik (from Sweden)

 

[mondotoker760]

if you like the epower then you might like this...its a bigger battery and it cost less.... it just dont take a cone and you might want to use othere batteries if you use lr cartos.

510-N Large Battery Mod

 

[Cibban]

Thanks, mondotoker760! I'll look into that.

EDIT: How much will I actually benefit from VV? From what I've read around here, LR / DC cartos might give me enough of a TH even with a regular 3.7 V battery. Is it overkill to go VV?

 

[Cibban]

Bumping this one.

Does anyone have some input on the question in the edit above? I'm going to purchase something before the end of the weekend and I really would be grateful for some input.

 

[flwrfrog]

I don't have vv yet... but IMO you can't go wrong with a 3.7v 1100mha KGO (I got mine from Hoosier E-Cig Supply KGO 1100 mAh 2 battery kit but other places sell it too). It's a great size and value, generally rated better than ego but same style, well made, nice long charge. I'm seriously tickled pink with them(two in a kit), the "titanium" finish is really nice! LOTS of vapor... =)
So far I've been dripping it, but I hear that with it's slightly stronger battery that the LR cartos really kick on it.

To test my likes of higher voltage I think I'm going to get a 5v pass through to keep at my computer before I spend on mods and vv mod options.

 

[Cibban]

Thank you for the input guys. I decided to throw myself in in the deep end and ordered some parts from MV instead. Might as well start modding. I'm going there soon enough anyway. I'm a natural born McGyver.

 

[regulus]

Just ordered some parts from madvapes myself. Building a 3.7 bottom feeder to see if I like the method enough to build a VV one. I've been using a VV box mod I got from Kalamazoo Vapor Shop and I love the thing. Just don't like topping off my juice every ten minutes. I've found that I like my VV the most over all of the other mods I've used because it works with all of my cartos and attys. I've got a variety of different ohm products and being able to use them all on the same PV is very convenient.

 

[Cibban]

Yeah, compatiibility is paramount. Having a lot of kit that is not (mostly) interchangeable is a b*h. That is actually why I considered staying with the 808 platform initially (before posting this thread) but i realised it would be an issue to switch to 501 for a limited time. Thus, I made the switch.

 

[JQside]

I recently just got my VV box mod. And I do think they're overrated, imho. I don't use it in higher voltages because most of the cartos I have range from 1.5 to 2 ohms/dual coils or not. I don't even attempt to set it that high with those kinds of resistances. You don't need more than 3.7V for those. And these are the most common ohm ratings vendors sell. It's probably an advantage to have a VV mod around IF higher resistance cartos means cheaper.

The battery life is not any better than an Ego considering it requires two 14500. (Maybe I don't have those varicool types. But I don't think it will make a lot of difference.) I should have just bought two 2AA box 14500 mods. I prefer portable ones that fit in the palm of my hand. Huge ones don't attract me no matter how huge the battery life is. I'd rather buy plenty of batteries and switch them around than carry huge PVs.

;-)

 

[Cibban]

I went with some parts and a boxmod kit from MV instead. My KR8 batts will do just fine for vaping in public for now. I don't spend that much time in public anyway.

 

[Maximillian]

Heyas Cibban,

Woot! +1 for madvapes. I don't have any of their mods, but I've heard good things about them. And have ordered lots of other hardware from them. One of my favorite suppliers


Maximillian the Vaguely Disreputable

 

[cavibird2005]

+1 for madvapes here too I just ordered one of their complete box mod kits. $34 and change for a complete mod batteries and all!!

Kgo isn't bad either, I love mine

See the voltage test
SLB Ego voltage test with dual coil cartomizer from hoosierecigsupply.com - YouTube

 

[rogue44status]

if budget isnt an issue you should check out the provari here is the link ... ProVari Variable Voltage Ecig: Best Variable Voltage E Cig Available! i am in no way affiliated with them i was jsut in the same boat as you and its what ive upgraded to

 

[Cibban]

Budget is an issue, sadly. :-( Otherwise I'd probably gone for the ProVari without giving it a second thought.

I'm getting a little anxious about the stuff I ordered from MV. It's been 10 working days and no package. The replacement battery V2 sent me three working days ago got here today. USPS in both cases. :-?