Opinions of a simple mod

[Sdh]

I am looking for ideas in a simple to operate mod. A mod that has all the bugs worked out and is well worth the money. I like 3.7 to 4.3 in my current mod. However, it is to sensitive and it keeps blowing 2.5 Iken carts.

So now I am looking to find something that I can use a standard to high voltage attie or cart All ideas are welcome.

I am not looking for Infinity, buzz, provari or Darwin.

I am looking for a mod that won't blow an attie or cart set at 3.7.




Thanks for your consideration.

 

[Michelle M]

I just got the Altsmoke "BB," or Black Beauty. It's the picture of simplicity. Vapes at 3.7. I use low resistance Cisco's on it. It's relatively small. I like the button placement and how buttery smooth it is. This should be a totally maintenance-free and aesthetically pleasing mod. It can be found here: AltSmoke.com | Personal Vaporizers | Electronic Cigarette | Ecigs | The BB - The BB - Starter Kits

As a plus, they seem to ship in about five minutes and customer service is great.

 

[Sdh]

I just got the Altsmoke "BB," or Black Beauty. It's the picture of simplicity. Vapes at 3.7. I use low resistance Cisco's on it. It's relatively small. I like the button placement and how buttery smooth it is. This should be a totally maintenance-free and aesthetically pleasing mod. It can be found here: AltSmoke.com | Personal Vaporizers | Electronic Cigarette | Ecigs | The BB - The BB - Starter Kits

As a plus, they seem to ship in about five minutes and customer service is great.

Thanks and I will check out their site. I am a nurse so I need something to hide in my scrubs!

 

[cigarbabe]

What kind of mod would blow an atty/cart at those ranges?
If it's a vv device there isn't any reason it should be blowing atty's.
They are supposed to work at all types of different ranges theoretically and in practice!
I don't know what device you purchased but I would send back that device and get my money back any reputable vendor should be able to respect that request especially if it doesn't work as it should.
I own all the devices you mention above, The Provari, Buzz, and the Darwin
and I love them all they rock!
Although two of those do have a waiting list/time before you can get them.
C.B.

 

[Sdh]

What kind of mod would blow an atty at any range?
If it's a vv device there isn't any reason it should be blowing atty's.
They are supposed to work at all types of different ranges theoretically.
I don't know what device you purchased but I would send back that device and get my money back any reputable vendor should be able to respect that request especially if it doesn't work as it should.
C.B.

It was an VV unit. My first impression was no low resistance. Okay cool now it is stated nothing under 2.5 ohms . Okay cool with that but its still blowing atties and Iken cart golds at 2.5ohms I have already wasted 25.00 on supplies.

I am just going to buy a new mod and be done. Thanks for asking. When it works it works well. However, I had to order more carts today. I am hoping the new iken cartomizers at 2.8 won't blow on it.

However, I am looking for something not so sensitive. Last night at work I had to bum a smoke because the unit would not work.

 

[cigarbabe]

There is no reason why a vv unit should not be able to work with any atty.
I cannot imagine a vendor would expect anyone to think that would be reasonable, since it isn't!
My opinion is that doesn't even sound right.
Granted I'm no engineer but I'm going to ask one!
Sorry you're having such problems.
C.B.

 

[keyzygirl]

I like the BB alot.It was my first mod.BUT now they have discovered that the 5v GLV2 will adjust itself to whatever atty/carto you put on it.Truth is I was wondering why no matter what I used the vape was perfect.Its kinda amazing.I have 2 5v GLVs and I love them.Just some ideas.

 

[Para]

BUT now they have discovered that the 5v GLV2 will adjust itself to whatever atty/carto you put on it.

You can put a 1.5ohm atty on that 5v PV and it doesn't fry the atty? If so, I'd love to know how.....

 

[AlmightyGod]

You can put a 1.5ohm atty on that 5v PV and it doesn't fry the atty? If so, I'd love to know how.....

It's the fairy dust...

 

[keyzygirl]

Go read about it in the GLV forum.Even Jay was surprized.I use lr 808 WOW cartos or coolcarts.No problems.I didnt make the thing,Im just telling you what I know.Im pretty happy with it.

 

[Sdh]

Thanks for the ideas. I have allot of reading to do.

 

[WillyB]

You can put a 1.5ohm atty on that 5v PV and it doesn't fry the atty? If so, I'd love to know how.....

Calling it a '5V' PV is a stretch. It's just a two 3.7V cell tube mod with a 1Ω resistor.

Seeing as it's not IC regulated you can't just use Ohm's Law to figure watts/volts as that would not account for what the batteries can actually deliver in a real world use. And you would get different (measured) results based on what brand of batteries you have chosen. None of this can be accounted for by just using the theoretical numbers that Ohm's Law would give us. You definitely would not use 5V as a base for calculations.

If we take a standard 14500 with a 1.5Ω atty what are the watts? Using Ohm's Law, 3.7V @1.5Ω we get 9.1W. Ain't gonna happen as we need 2.5A which the 14500 can't provide. Do a real load test and you'll find the watts to be closer to 6.7W. Slap that same atty on a 26650 and your actual watts will be at about ~11W. Those babies ain't sagging they aren't even breaking a sweat. What ever the LR atty wants they can deliver.

If I wanted to predict GLV2 numbers I guess I would start with 7.4V (the 2 cells), factor in the the 1Ω resistor + the atty. My calculations would put a ~2.5Ωish atty/cartos at about ~5.3 volts and a 1.5Ω atty at about 4.4V. But that would only work out if the 7.4V was a regulated power source, which it is not. The batteries will sag under the LR current demands, the only way to know is to actually test/measure them them. I would expect at least a 10% hit. And depending on the cells, UltraFires, TrustFires, AW Li-ions, IMR high drains, and their age, the 'hit' could vary considerably.

 

[cigarbabe]

To those of us who are electrically challenged and I'm being kind when I say that
we don't understand how ohms law works.
What we do know is this, we have an alleged vv device why shouldn't it be able to adjust
to using a low res atty?
Can it really be a vv device if it cannot handle the lower ranges that many devices run at {3.7-9} and if that's so why even label it a vv device. Granted I've only been vaping a short while and I'm not an electrical or mechanical engineer but I expect my vv devices to be able to run at all known ranges like the Provari ,the Darwin and the Buzz.
So what is up with this particular device?
C.B.

 

[Sdh]

That is a very good question. I had always thought VV was anything goes. However, I am finding that to be a mishap. So far, anything under 2.5 is not working on my unit. I am still waiting on 2.8. If that does not work I give up!

I suppose that is why I started this thread was to get ideas on other mods. Maybe I should have bought a Provari!

 

[cigarbabe]

Well look on the bright side, I do have a buyer for you!
C.B.

 

[Sdh]

Im still waiting on those carts. I might have to order somewhere else. Ordered on the 14th.

Waiting for cov to get restocked.

 

[WillyB]

... What we do know is this, we have an alleged vv device why shouldn't it be able to adjust to using a low res atty?

Can it really be a vv device if it cannot handle the lower ranges that many devices run at {3.7-9} and if that's so why even label it a vv device.

That's like saying all 'cars' should be able to go 180mph cuz a Ferrari can.

Can it really be a 'car' if can only go 110mph?

Can a Porshe Boxter really be a 'car' if it can't seat 6?


@ Sdh

So what VV device do you actually have?

 

[Goldenkobold]

Some variable volts are limited by amps, I believe the infinity is limited to 2amp max. Which means at 3.8 volts on a 1.5 ohm your running over its amp limits.

Back to the OP's question if you just like 3.7-4.2 vaping and want stone age simple, I think the madvape roughstack units are perfect, no frills no crazy maintenance no extra costs...just a solid simple 3.7 mod.

 

[Goldenkobold]

double post.

 

[texasstar]

I second the rough stack. I have had mine for about 4 months and use LR attys and cartos..no problems. It's a tough lil unit no maintenance, small enough to conceal in your palm.