Noob Questions about the Ego.

[bea828]

So - today's research has lead me to think I may want to go with the ego. It seems to offer a flexibility that will work well for me to try to figure out what it is I like and dislike and want and need from my e-cig, but I have a few lingering questions (that I'm sure there's an answer to here *somewhere* There's just like a million threads and all that jazz... )

I noticed that lots of the ego starter kits are for the ego-c. If I get that and a few ego twist batteries - will the twist batteries work with the rest of the set up from the ego-c? Are all ego products interchangeable?

I'm a pack and a half to two pack a day smoker. I would like my initial set up to cover what I should need for a one month supply. I know in two weeks I'll order more liquid etc but I'd like to have a two week buffer of product in case there are any issues with shipping. (Or if I have a tight pay check and have to wait an extra two weeks before ordering more) What would the *minimum* recommended requirements in terms of equipment (both hard and software) be for a one month supply? I expect I'll be buying varying nicotine levels as I'm not sure which ones will work best for me and also I'm sure that using the lower end nic levels at night will help me lots.

I work in a restaurant and often spend 10 hours or so away from home any given day. While I do have an office space that I can charge batteries from a wall outlet, being able to go long periods of time without needing to charge a battery is a super important thing for me.

Basicly, the boyfriend saw me roaming around on this forum the other day and inquired about it. I said that I was looking into them because I was going to ask for a set up for Christmas. He is so happy that I'm looking into alternate forms of smoking that he says he'll get me a set up of my choosing as soon as possible. Sooo...yea. I want to make it count ya know?

 

[Mustang73064]

Welcome to ECF and your choice to switch. At a minimum you want 2 batteries, 2 Tanks/Carts, Battery Charger and Juice. You will see batteries labeled 450, 650, 1100 and depending on how much you vap on them, a good rule of thumb is 4.5/6.5/11 hours of battery time.
You may want to skip the ego-c kit and go right for the Twist and a charger. Look for the "connection" type on your equipment. Ego has a 510 connector, so all 510 items will attach and work fine. The plug in the wall charger with a USB connector should also be 510 compatible.

Ideally, if you can find a local Vapor Store in AZ and pay them a visit it would benefit you greatly since you can have some hands on with the different types of equipment while you get a show and tell from the store owner. (Sounds like a good reason for a Road Trip)

For reference pictured are 2 different sized batteries, 650 and 900 with mini vivi Nova tanks, colored metal tubes were optional.



Oh, some kind of carrying case to keep your space battery, juice, tank and charger in while not using them.

 

[86bmoreraven]

I am too a new vaper, I just bought a starter kit and it was really self-explanitory when I received it how to put it together. It has EGO-t batteries which i think are 1000 which means they last a long time. If you're interested in which kit I bought I can send you a link (I love the kit!)

 

[wv2win]

I would skip the eGo because it has the weakest voltage battery on the market. In the same physical size and price category is the much better Kgo. Kgo is a true 3.7 volt battery unlike the weaker 3.4 volt of the ego. Plus the Kgo comes standard with an 1100 mAh battery instead of the smaller standard 650 mAh battery of the ego.

Why spend more for less? There is even a variable volt Kgo now. Here is one of many suppliers of the Kgo:

Sweet-Vapes

Good Luck

 

[86bmoreraven]

I would skip the eGo because it has the weakest voltage battery on the market. In the same physical size and price category is the much better Kgo. Kgo is a true 3.7 volt battery unlike the weaker 3.4 volt of the ego. Plus the Kgo comes standard with an 1100 mAh battery instead of the smaller standard 650 mAh battery of the ego.

Why spend more for less? There is even a variable volt Kgo now. Here is one of many suppliers of the Kgo:

Sweet-Vapes

Good Luck

The Ego-T i have I thought it goes from 3.2 to 3.7 when you click the buttons, am I mistaken?

 

[wv2win]

The Ego-T i have I thought it goes from 3.2 to 3.7 when you click the buttons, am I mistaken?

Unless they came out with a new version (which I'm pretty sure they didn't) then you are mistaken. It wouldn't make sense to have a variable option that goes between 3.2 - 3.7 volts, IMO.

 

[KrasH]

The Ego-T i have I thought it goes from 3.2 to 3.7 when you click the buttons, am I mistaken?

Yes the newest one does.

 

[KrasH]

So - today's research has lead me to think I may want to go with the ego. It seems to offer a flexibility that will work well for me to try to figure out what it is I like and dislike and want and need from my e-cig, but I have a few lingering questions (that I'm sure there's an answer to here *somewhere* There's just like a million threads and all that jazz... )

I noticed that lots of the ego starter kits are for the ego-c. If I get that and a few ego twist batteries - will the twist batteries work with the rest of the set up from the ego-c? Are all ego products interchangeable?

I'm a pack and a half to two pack a day smoker. I would like my initial set up to cover what I should need for a one month supply. I know in two weeks I'll order more liquid etc but I'd like to have a two week buffer of product in case there are any issues with shipping. (Or if I have a tight pay check and have to wait an extra two weeks before ordering more) What would the *minimum* recommended requirements in terms of equipment (both hard and software) be for a one month supply? I expect I'll be buying varying nicotine levels as I'm not sure which ones will work best for me and also I'm sure that using the lower end nic levels at night will help me lots.

I work in a restaurant and often spend 10 hours or so away from home any given day. While I do have an office space that I can charge batteries from a wall outlet, being able to go long periods of time without needing to charge a battery is a super important thing for me.

Basicly, the boyfriend saw me roaming around on this forum the other day and inquired about it. I said that I was looking into them because I was going to ask for a set up for Christmas. He is so happy that I'm looking into alternate forms of smoking that he says he'll get me a set up of my choosing as soon as possible. Sooo...yea. I want to make it count ya know?

I started with the eGo C kit and still use it with a ViVi Nova and a 1.8ohm head. I would recommend something that has either variable voltage or at least 3.7volts.

I was smoking the same amount as you. I would suggest starting at 24mg and then you can always drop down later, I am still doing that level 3 months later.

What you really need to decide is how much you want to put out money wise first. We can suggest the best ways to get started if we know your budget.

 

[wv2win]

Yes the newest one does.

Thanks for the update. However, I really don't see the point of a "so-called" variable with a range of 3.2 - 3.7 volts.

 

[wv2win]

I started with the eGo C kit and still use it with a ViVi Nova and a 1.8ohm head. I would recommend something that has either variable voltage or at least 3.7volts.

I was smoking the same amount as you. I would suggest starting at 24mg and then you can always drop down later, I am still doing that level 3 months later.

What you really need to decide is how much you want to put out money wise first. We can suggest the best ways to get started if we know your budget.

Good advice. I agree with starting at 24mg strength and adjust from there. With the cost of variable PV's coming way down, I would also suggest looking at the VV Kgo or the VV Gripper which has a better switch regulator than the Twist.

 

[BumbleBee]

I too would skip the ego-c's, and just get some ego twists (or other similiar variable voltage device). If you want to vape at 3.4 (or even 3.7) you can set it there and leave it there, but at least with the twists, you have the option to go higher, and I don't consider the price difference to be astronomical.

If you need to run for longer times between charges, you'll need higher mAh batteries. 900's, 1000's, 1100's. I have 2 900mAh, and 2 650mAh as backups. One 900 will last me most of a day (wake up thorugh dinner-ish) and I vape pretty much all day. So, I'd say if you grabbed 2 1000mAh twists, maybe 3 (backups, and backups for the backups!!!) you'd be good to go battery wise.

Ego's are 510 threaded. All ego products fit all ego's. Really, in my experience, the vast majority of what's on the market is 510 based.

I'm not a fan of cartomizers. I have a few (mine are dual coil tanks), they work, but ... eh, I don't know. I really prefer my Mini Nova's and my Stardusts. If you go clearomizer route (nova/stardust) get 2 tanks, and a bunch of extra coils/heads (and I'd stick with the 1.8 or 2.4 resistance options).

As far as juice. Nic levels and volumes are going to vary based on your smoking habits. I started at 24mg. I'm down to 12. I vape a lot, prolly 4 or 5 mil of juice in an average day. More when I am bored. I'd think if you planned for 5ml a day, that would give you time to see if you were using it faster or slower than that. Order a variety of juice, not one huge bottle of something. If you don't like it, you're stuck with nothing if you only have one bottle. And your tastes will change if you do indeed give up cigarettes. What you like now, will not taste the same in 30 days!

I know in the beginning, finding the hardware seems like the hardest part, but really, that's not so bad. The trick is finding juices you like/love. There are so many vendors, so many flavors, so many ratio's. Think of it kind of like beer or wine, you figure out what your favorites are by trying them! You don't look at a web page and say "that's going to be the beer/wine for me!"

And finally, I second the suggestion above to check out a B&M store if you can. See if you can find one with a "juice bar" that lets you sample flavors, it's a great place to start narrowing down your likes and dislikes!!!

Good luck!!!

 

[Mustang73064]

The Ego-T i have I thought it goes from 3.2 to 3.7 when you click the buttons, am I mistaken?

The Ego-T Upgrade does have 2 voltage settings. Hold the fire button down for 10 seconds and it will blink to indicate a voltage change. Your button light will either be white or blue depending on the voltage.

 

[Vapoor eyes er]

Last I heard the JoyTech eGo fires @ 3.4 volts, SmokTech eGo fires @ 3.7 volts and the Kgo fires @ 3.7 volts- comes in 650, 900 or 1100 mah depending on the manufacturer- most popular 510 threading/ connection and are manual. I own a Kgo and I LOVE it. Have used the JoyTech eGo and prefer the Kgo because of the higher voltage.
Joytech does have an eGo that can be fired at a steady 3.4 (longer batt life) or you can fire it at 4.2 volts and as the battery drains the voltage goes down.
Hoosier sells the original brand name 3.7 volt Kgo SLB= non knockoff.
Note in the vid below @ 5:36 mins GrimmGreen also states the Kgo vapes better than the JoyTech eGo



As far as the Mini VV Spinner, Twist and eGo I found the problem was with the battery life as I was vaping at a higher voltage and the batt was draining very quickly. Just saying if you do purchase a Mini VV try to buy the larger mah batts.

 

[KrasH]

Good advice. I agree with starting at 24mg strength and adjust from there. With the cost of variable PV's coming way down, I would also suggest looking at the VV Kgo or the VV Gripper which has a better switch regulator than the Twist.

The Vision Spinner has a nicely marked one, but yeah I have three Twists and hate the voltage markers, very hard to read.

 

[gijills]

I started with the 1100 mah ego battery and it well lasts for 2 days. I up graded to a ego VV goes up to 6v. now the 1100 is my back up. I like and am staying with the stardust ce4 clearomisers. I can put a different flavor of juice in each one and carry it about if I want a change it is right there and they are only $5-6 each. I just went past my 2nd week with out ciggys and I like the set up I am using. Having a variable volt is nice you can actually change the taste and hit of a juice by upping or lowering the voltage you are at.
here is a link to a EGO VV
Black EGO VV Battery 650mah 3v to 6v [1000_BLK_EgoVV_650] : L Js E-Smokes, Electronic Cigarettes

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[KrasH]

I started with the 1100 mah ego battery and it well lasts for 2 days. I up graded to a ego VV goes up to 6v. now the 1100 is my back up. I like and am staying with the stardust ce4 clearomisers. I can put a different flavor of juice in each one and carry it about if I want a change it is right there and they are only $5-6 each. I just went past my 2nd week with out ciggys and I like the set up I am using. Having a variable volt is nice you can actually change the taste and hit of a juice by upping or lowering the voltage you are at.

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But you have to keep in mind that you need to be careful not to go to high voltage wise compared to the Ohm level of your tank, attys or carto. Lower ohm, lower voltage, higher ohm the higher your voltage can be. If you go to high you can burn out your delivery device.

 

[Vapoor eyes er]

Regardless of the PV you purchase I'd advise staying away form the outdated "tank" (atomizer+cartridge) system that some of these kits come with- they are prone to leaking. Get a starter kit with either:
cartomizer, Clearomizers or the Mini Vivi Nova- in regards to the clearomizers and Vivi Nova get the long wick rebuildable...
a plastic or metal tank with a wick and element. Contains NO stuffing. The rebuildable clearos come with heads (coil+ wick) that can be cheaply and easily replaced. When the head burns out simply unscrew the old head out and screw in new head- takes 10 secs. My Vivi Nova heads are lasting about 4 weeks BUT I wash the heads every few days. I've found the Vivi Nova to give the best draw.

So - today's research has lead me to think I may want to go with the ego. It seems to offer a flexibility that will work well for me to try to figure out what it is I like and dislike and want and need from my e-cig, but I have a few lingering questions (that I'm sure there's an answer to here *somewhere* There's just like a million threads and all that jazz... )

I noticed that lots of the ego starter kits are for the ego-c. If I get that and a few ego twist batteries - will the twist batteries work with the rest of the set up from the ego-c? Are all ego products interchangeable?

I'm a pack and a half to two pack a day smoker. I would like my initial set up to cover what I should need for a one month supply. I know in two weeks I'll order more liquid etc but I'd like to have a two week buffer of product in case there are any issues with shipping. (Or if I have a tight pay check and have to wait an extra two weeks before ordering more) What would the *minimum* recommended requirements in terms of equipment (both hard and software) be for a one month supply? I expect I'll be buying varying nicotine levels as I'm not sure which ones will work best for me and also I'm sure that using the lower end nic levels at night will help me lots.

I work in a restaurant and often spend 10 hours or so away from home any given day. While I do have an office space that I can charge batteries from a wall outlet, being able to go long periods of time without needing to charge a battery is a super important thing for me.

Basicly, the boyfriend saw me roaming around on this forum the other day and inquired about it. I said that I was looking into them because I was going to ask for a set up for Christmas. He is so happy that I'm looking into alternate forms of smoking that he says he'll get me a set up of my choosing as soon as possible. Sooo...yea. I want to make it count ya know?

 

[KrasH]

One thing you won't find a shortage of is opinions. What matters most is finding what works best for you and your vaping budget.

 

[gijills]

I have found that 4.5-4.7 is as high as I want to go after that stuff starts to taste burnt and harsh like smoking a old stale ciggy. UGH!

But you have to keep in mind that you need to be careful not to go to high voltage wise compared to the Ohm level of your tank, attys or carto. Lower ohm, lower voltage, higher ohm the higher your voltage can be. If you go to high you can burn out your delivery device.

 

[KrasH]

I have found that 4.5-4.7 is as high as I want to go after that stuff starts to taste burnt and harsh like smoking a old stale ciggy. UGH!

Sitting her now using a dripping RBA at 2.5ohms and at 5volts and it is really good. If I was using my ViVi at 5volts it would be burnt due to the 1.8ohm head, but on a stock eGo C battery the ViVi is perfect temp and taste. There are so many different ways to do this you will find something that works best for you and your equipment. Just don't get overwhelmed, start simple so you don't give up due to confusion.