Newbie looking for a slight battery upgrade advice.

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shadowinside

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Hello everyone. I am newer to vaping. Fiance and I have been using the G6 starter kits from Halo. I like those batteries and they work great for on the go. Although while at home I would like to be able to use a battery that doesn't drop in voltage. I know a lot of people like the mods and what not, but I am not ready to dive into them yet. Since we both use Halo primarily I'd like to stick to just 808 threading for now. So I been eyeing two batteries for my home battery upgrade, the Triton VV and the Mig Cig 140. Really stuck between those two. I'm looking for some experienced feedback/suggestions, perhaps from someone that has even tried both. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks in advance as well.
 

kslice917

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Now, I don't really have advice regarding what we here call "cig-a-likes" because while they are stylish and functional...I find them to be impractical. One very important thing that you MUST know about batteries when it comes to voltage drop or running time is what is called Milliamp Hours (mAh). In case you don't know, mAh is going to be the #1 factor that determines just how long a battery is going to last you. There are several other factors as well (such as coil resistance, voltage/wattage, dual-coil/single-coil, etc.) But seeing as how you are still a novice in the vaping community, we'll ignore such factors as you probably have no control over them.

Looking at the G6 Starter Kit offered from Halo, they really don't mention a mAh. Your typical cig-a-like (ecig that looks like an analog) is going to offer between 175-350 mAh which may last a light vaper an hour or two. A heavy vaper would probably get about 5-10 minutes out of this, if that. Now keep those numbers in mind while I try to take you through this.

Next on our list is the Triton VV offered by Halo. This is quite the step up from the previously mentioned G6 as it offers between 400-1300 mAh. As you start out and advance in your vaping experience, a decent 1300 mAh battery could potentially last you all day! But again keep in mind of those hidden factors I mentioned earlier. This battery looks like it has the 808 threads you mentioned as well as standard eGo threads. Not too bad of a choice, but your options of toppers are still limited should you decide to experiment in the future.

Now let's look at that Mig Cig 140. I have never personally heard of this battery, and I can once again see why. I would consider this the 100's of cig-a-likes. From what I can tell, it's the same thing but just a little bit longer to hold slightly more charge. This battery actually states that it offers 380 mAh - a bit more than the G6, but still quite a bit less then the Triton VV. For a light vaper, this might last 3-4 hours. For us heavy vapers...well, we inhale our juices instead of sucking on them - it might last an hour, at most.

Again, I don't really have any experience with cig-a-likes as I've moved quite far past them. But I will not ignore the fact that there still people who like them. Looking at the batteries you have listed; if you like the Triton VV, it is by far a step up from the other two. Once you experience the joys of controlling your own vape with Variable Voltage that lasts longer than an analog itself, you will never look back.

Also, I know you said you're not quite ready to move on to mods just yet - but trust me, you'll get over the box-like shape of a solid device like the MVP 2 in no time once you learn all it has to offer. For ~$40, this device has a mAh rating over 2000 which will last even the most heavy of vapers a good, guaranteed day or two. Once you're ready to make the jump, you know where to find us!
 

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I love the mvp2. Fantastic battery life and easy to use. Every atomizer works on it. I am getting around 1100 toots on a single battery charge. That is a pretty darn good battery life.

Welcome to ecf and all the wonderful people here. They help me all the time. Good luck to you and happy vaping. Look forward to reading about your successful vaping journey and whatcha end up with. Lots of good products out there. I have to admit I get a lot of my stuff from Fasttech.com because it is hard to beat their prices. (although it does take a long time to get it).

Good luck and happy vaping. :)
 

kslice917

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Well, clearly you can see just how popular the MVP 2 is here. Trust me, if they made cig-a-likes that were guaranteed to last all day (both battery and juice) I can see no reason why people wouldn't want them. The bottom line is that people like to have something that last them all day.

I'm positive you will be happy with Triton - much happier than your current device(s). Just like the rest of us, you'll soon start to see why this hobby can become so addictive! But at least it's the collecting, trying, building part that's a hobby - not a cancer stick every 5 minutes :)

If you have any more questions, feel free to ask. Though I do warn you, we here at ECF have a tendency to persuade people to keep buying new things ;)
 

bobrob

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Yet another voice for the MVP 2. Best vaping investment I have made so far.

As for where to buy, you can check out the certified vendors on this forum. I just bought two from 101vape.com. $40 for an MVP2, and pick up a couple of cheap Protank 2's (a steal at $8.99 as of this writing). (I'm not affiliated with them in any way)
 

rmk_kelly

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I have only been at this about 2 months and I just ordered the MVP 2....I hear it is a great device and has far better possibilities for toppers than your 808 connections. I got mine for $40 on e-bay. Don't get it from a local B&M...it will cost you double.

As far as toppers, I use the Kanger Mini Protank 2's. They can be found for 10-15 bucks and they are glass so you can use them with any juices as some will crack a plastic tank. Coils can get costly depending on the juices, but learning to rebuild them is a snap and will save you some money. Lots of good videos on YouTube.

Take my advise...get you a good mod right off the bat...it will save you a lot of money and you will be much happier. I started with the basic ego style starter kit, then went to a standard push button vv ego, now have an itaste vv v3.0...and now waiting on the itaste MVP 2. All within 2 months. I wish I had started with the unit I am using now. One benefit with what I started with is that I can use my tanks with any liquid and on any mod that has ego or 510 threads.

As far as rebuilding goes...If I can do it...so can you. I am not a mechanical person at all.
 

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So you can see the tanks - pink MVP2 Shine version with an Aspire Nautilus. Then on the 2 simple ego style batteries the Kanger Protank2 minis. Sorry the VTR and evic are in here, don't have individual set up pics.

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I personally would go with the Nautilus tank or the new Kanger Aerotank Mega (this one's more expensive cause it's new.) These are the best performers I have found. I like the minis, good flavor but not as good as the Nautilus & Mega. I also just prefer a larger tank that I don't have to refill as often.
 
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