Please help me choose a devise that uses 18650 flat top.

[DHolly]

I'm really out if the loop, haven't had time to be on here much and hoping I could get some suggestions on the best mods out right now.
A few months ago I purchased an ipv 2 mini 90 (upon recommendation) and loved it. At the same time I bought 10 Samsung 18650 flat tops that cost more that the devise. Other than the IPV, I've got 2 Provari's and a Vamo. I changed up looking for longer battery life and higher watt capability.
The IPV quit working in the first month. I returned it and was sent a new one, no problems. Well, it's starting the same funky blinking, not displaying screen and not turning on crap again. Most likely it's still under warranty but this is getting old!

I use the Lemo 2, build coils at .05, vape @ 18 watts and go through 3 to 4 fills a day (Lemo's a juice hog).

The important issuse to me are reliability, compact size, long life battery (with 18650) and looks good with the Lemo.

Any recommandations, suggestions very much appreciated.

(Odd, I thought I posted this last night but couldn't find it today?)

 

[madangus]

If you built a teensy bit higher you could go with the provari 3, asides from that I can think of a couple...

The hex ohm 2.1 from craving vapor, very comfortable to hold, lifetime warranty... No screen but I think you might want to check out a vid review or 2.
The sigelei 150 is going for about 65 ish now because everyone wants temp control, I have a couple and it feels like a decently made if a little 'boring' box. I feel like it's a steal for the price though.
Sx mini m class - haven't tried it but the reviews are great and it looks high quality

Good luck

 

[madangus]

Just got this white to black faded p3 last week, i rarely go for asthetics provided something isn't poop colored or jagged to hold lol, but thought this was a slick looking beastie

 

[DHolly]

Thanks Madangus for the multiple suggestions. I'll go look them over.

I've only heard good things about the sigelei but it's so common and like you stated, nothing fancy to look at.

That is a good looking P3!
Building the coil higher isn't a problem but the length of that is what I think bothers me. My Provari's fall over much easier than a little box.

Looking over some of the APV threads, it appears the market has gone wild putting out a zillion little boxs lately!

 

[madangus]

Ah yeah the boxes are harder to tip indeed the sigelei and hex are about even sizewise, about the same as the ipv i think? Having the 2 18650s is nice too compared to the p3.

It's hard to find good longevity ratings since all of this is so new, the provari and maybe the reo boxes are the only names i can think of that have more than a couple of years to backup the quality behind em. The reos are here i think - reomods.com

I've been doing a bunch of research lately too trying to get a couple of vapocalypse backups lol. So far, a hex ohm, p3 and 2 of the sigelei 150s for my drippers. A couple of provari 2.5 and kayfuns for when i'm home on the tank. And a couple of sigelei minis with subtank minis for on the road/at the bar.

If you want a worry free, cheap but not nasty single 18650 wee box for when you are out, the minis can still hit 30 watts and are only 30 bucks.

Just one more high power mod and i'm cutting myself off till next year i swear

 

[DHolly]

A single 18650 works fine for me and the 30 watt. Only reason I picked up the 90 watt was because it was on sale and they had the color I wanted.
That may have been my mistake. Maybe the IPV mini 2 30 Watt is a better made?

I'll take a look at minus, I'm sure 30 Watt would be enough power or me

Sounds like you need to cut yourself off, for a few weeks anyway, lol

Thanks again

 

[roxynoodle]

I have 3 Sigelei 100Ws. One is almost a year old. They are solid and well made.

I think the sx mini M class ticks all your boxes, but its heavy.

The other way to go of course are the cheapies since they can easily be replaced. Sig mini, isticks and others.

The new ipv D2 is tiny, has tc and is $50. The new Sig 75W is similar, but a different style for $55-60.

 

[DHolly]

Hey Roxy, solid is a very good thing!
I didn't know IPV had a tiny D2.
Back to reviews I go
Thank you

 

[madangus]

I have 3 Sigelei 100Ws. One is almost a year old. They are solid and well made.

I think the sx mini M class ticks all your boxes, but its heavy.

The other way to go of course are the cheapies since they can easily be replaced. Sig mini, isticks and others.

The new ipv D2 is tiny, has tc and is $50. The new Sig 75W is similar, but a different style for $55-60.

Thats why I went with the sigeleis initially too, I figured for 30 bucks it wasn't much of a risk.

 

[madangus]

I dunno if this helps @DHolly but a size comparison, hex ohm black left, sigelei mini middle, sigelei 150 silver far right. The mini is tiny in comparison since its just a single 18650, a little bit taller than the istick, a little heavier but not by too much. And since you have a bunch of batts already makes sense to use them. (IMHO, the istick is just fine, but the mini feels a bit nicer for about the same price these days)

 

[madangus]

Oh, sorry folks I posted the P3 pic from my ipad thats why it came out godzilla size... oops!

 

[kaahn]

Oh, sorry folks I posted the P3 pic from my ipad thats why it came out godzilla size... oops!

Lol looks actual size...I could almost Vape that if it wasn't pixels.

 

[DHolly]

That helps a lot. I'm going to order it, agree can't beat it!

Thanks again everyone!

 

[Baditude]

My Provari's fall over much easier than a little box.

I have the Tatroe wide base battery cap for my Provari's. No more falling over issues. The very best accessory you can buy for a Provari. Works for all versions of Provari. Available from Provape.

 

[TKS]

Bye madangus. Nice Revolt, I thought no one else had one around here, nice to see other folks in the wild with it.

 

[madangus]

That helps a lot. I'm going to order it, agree can't beat it!

Thanks again everyone!

@DHolly what you decide on?

 

[madangus]

Lol looks actual size...I could almost Vape that if it wasn't pixels.

i guess someday soon you could just cad up a mod and 3d print it, so kinda like vaping pixels almost... I'm stretching here but its nice to dream lol

 

[madangus]

I have the Tatroe wide base battery cap for my Provari's. No more falling over issues. The very best accessory you can buy for a Provari. Works for all versions of Provari. Available from Provape.

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@Baditude that is very handy looking indeed, looks like with the extension you could use it on any provari 2.5/classic/3 if you are using 18650s?

 

[madangus]

Bye madangus. Nice Revolt, I thought no one else had one around here, nice to see other folks in the wild with it.

I like it a lot so far, though i find the vector a little easier to guage for when its time to refill, since its a little more squat with the wider tip

 

[Baditude]

@Baditude that is very handy looking indeed, looks like with the extension you could use it on any provari 2.5/classic/3 if you are using 18650s?

It will work on any version of Provari (v 2.5, classic, or P3), in any battery format (18350, 18490, 18650).

It's a little pricey, but it has the same high quality as if it was made by Provape. It's actually made by Tatroe Mods.