PCCs Worth it?

[AvatarIII]

just wondering if getting a PCC is worth it over a normal case

my RN4081 starter kit only comes with a mians charger so i was thinking about getting a PCC for the usb charging, and it could double as a case, but a usb charger only costs £5, a normal case costs £5 so why should i buy a PCC that costs £20 (although there is a PCC that comes bundled with a 4081 Battery, Atty and 5 Carts for £23 that i was tempted by)
i was just wondering how people feel about PCCs, and whether they are worth the cost?

 

[Shortstuff116]

I'm not familiar with that particular mod PV, but when I bought my Joye 510 many months ago I also purchased the PCC. My PCC contains a rechargeable l-ion battery, holds a spare battery, two carts and an atty. Fully charge it will re-charge a dead battery at least 4 times before it needs to be recharged via a USB port.

For me the PCC was a great idea being able to charge a battery on the go. The worst thing is to be somewhere and have no battery power. However the standard 510 batteries only lasted me about 2 hours (max) each and constantly recharging/changing batteries I found a little inconvenient so started making mods with larger battery capacity. A simple NicoStick with a 14500 battery lasts about 7-8 hours and my current mods with an 18650 battery lasts me two full day.

A PCC is good if you want peace of mind knowing that it can recharge batteries on the go and that's pretty much the only advantage of it.

Just my thoughts.

 

[AvatarIII]

thanks for your thoughts shortstuff. it seems to me that a PCC is probaly better for someone who is away from a power supply for long stretches, and is a heavy user, as a light user who is never really away from a plug socket or a usb for any great length of time, i think i'll generally always be alright if i make sure i have at least 1 fully charged battery with me, thanks for your reply!

 

[itsf8]

I like my PCC. It came with a battery, so it was a pretty good deal. I use it as a secondary carrying case. Each morning, I leave home with:

• My PCC, which carries one battery & two cartos
• My starter kit carrying case, which carries one battery & 4 cartos
• An altoid box, that carries a USB charger and 20 cartos

With that set up, I use a little center section of my purse and am ready for pretty much any emergency.

Funny thing is, I hold on to my PV like a teddy bear the entire time that I'm home and hardly vape at all at work. But I'm prepared!

 

[Abe]

I think a pcc case is really rather good for smaller devices, the 4081 is one of those. I didn't know they did a pcc for a 4081, guess I never really looked. If it's a cost issue and you are going along fine then maybe it is a just an extra cost, I know those with a PCC tend to think they are great. Then they get an eGo/Riva.

 

[markfm]

I like the PCC. There're times when I'm away from AC for a full day, the PCC should do the job.

 

[Heartisan]

I use mine all the time. I wasn't sure I would need it when I got my first kit, now I rely on it.

But then I have a 510 that sucks up batteries faster than anything. I run out of open power plugs and use it more at home than on the go!

Lori

 

[AvatarIII]

I think a pcc case is really rather good for smaller devices, the 4081 is one of those. I didn't know they did a pcc for a 4081, guess I never really looked. If it's a cost issue and you are going along fine then maybe it is a just an extra cost, I know those with a PCC tend to think they are great. Then they get an eGo/Riva.

yup the 4081 pcc is at e-cigs.co.uk
Super eCig PCC - RN4081 [RN4081PCC] - £20.00 : E-Cigs.co.uk, Online Store
Super eCig PCC Value Starter Pack with ORANGE LEDs RN4081 [RN4081PCC] - £22.50 : E-Cigs.co.uk, Online Store

thanks for the advice guys. i'll look into it once i have been vaping long enough to know if i'll really need it.

 

[Mr.Self_Destruct]

I haven't had much luck with pcc's. To me they seem temperamental. I solved this problem by getting an ego. I just take a spare battery with me and all is good.

 

[Automaton]

I have a PCC for my Kr808, and honestly, I think it's great.

I bought it as a separate piece, so it cost $15. Money well spent. I've always got a charged battery and fresh carto's, and it's the only thing I have to leave the house with.. I've never had any problems with it.

 

[nesf]

When I used a regular 510 I used a PCC and found it invaluable for long trips away from computer access. Knowing your battery is charging away in your pocket is reassuring plus it's handy to have a box to keep spare carts/cartos in etc.