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[MarcK73]

No but we may have something for Tuesday of the cartomizer variety and it looks very promising...50pcs

Ooh, I can't wait to check those out! I'm a big carto guy (at least until I get my hands on those Phoenix tanks), and I even use them on my Vmod XL and my VVPV. Although I did just order 2 of your new hybrid atomizers to try...

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[kwalka]

Here ya go
John-boy, John, Olivia, Zeb/Grandpa, Esther/Grandma, Jason, Mary Ellen, Ben, Erin Esther, Jim-bob, Elizabeth

Ok, I'm gonna do it, I said I never would, but this calls for it..."OMG"
I can't stand internet acronyms, especially that one. Thanks for the brain rush back to my childhood. and the clarification.

 

[kwalka]

Ooh, I can't wait to check those out! I'm a big carto guy (at least until I get my hands on those Phoenix tanks), and I even use them on my Vmod XL and my VVPV. Although I did just order 2 of your new hybrid atomizers to try...

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YES, topic... (serious) IMHO, I was a faithfull carto guy for the first couple of months. Then I got inquisitive, and removed the filler after boiling and drying for days. (heavy VG tobacco flav guy) I was disgusted at what I found. I started to give attys a try, and low and behold everybody in the atty family wasn't wrong,IMO. I haven't looked back. I do keep some Boge's around for 1 time use 3-4 fills only then I toss em.

 

[MarcK73]

YES, topic... (serious) IMHO, I was a faithfull carto guy for the first couple of months. Then I got inquisitive, and removed the filler after boiling and drying for days. (heavy VG Tobacco flav guy) I was disgusted at what I found. I started to give attys a try, and low and behold everybody in the atty family wasn't wrong,IMO. I haven't looked back. I do keep some Boge's around for 1 time use 3-4 fills only then I toss em.

My NotCigs VVPV just arrived this morning and I tried a hybrid atomizer that I happened to have on it first, but it was almost like the vapor was too hot or something and kept tickling the back of my throat and making me cough, but it definitely wasn't because of dry hits. Then I tried one of my ThermoVape AVA atomizers and it was sort of the same way which was odd because I use them all of the time on my Buzz Pro II to try new juices and that doesn't happen. Now that I type that out and think about it I'll try again tomorrow (going to sleep now) with a different juice in case it just has something to do with that particular one...?


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[kwalka]

My NotCigs VVPV just arrived this morning and I tried a hybrid atomizer that I happened to have on it first, but it was almost like the vapor was too hot or something and kept tickling the back of my throat and making me cough, but it definitely wasn't because of dry hits. Then I tried one of my ThermoVape AVA atomizers and it was sort of the same way which was odd because I use them all of the time on my Buzz Pro II to try new juices and that doesn't happen. Now that I type that out and think about it I'll try again tomorrow (going to sleep now) with a different juice in case it just has something to do with that particular one...?


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We must get together on this issue I have very important input for you. When you get up PM me please. I am in the process of getting my affairs in order for the end of this week, but I will have time here and there for "my people". (serious)

To all: I will stop with the serious and not serious stuff in a day or two when I comfortable that we are all on the same page(no pun intended), well maybe a little pun

 

[Teach]

From a lower or higher voltage setting?

The C8 has a 3-6v range. Changing bats always resets to 5v.

 

[BonnyC]

Ugh. I woke up this morning all excited because I thought today was Monday and I'd get my dongle. I wish I could keep my days straight but it's hard to do when the kids are out of school! Oh well.

Speaking of pass throughs, I have a question. I got a PT eGo batt (not a dongle) not too long ago from another vendor. Yes, I felt guilty because I hate using vendors other than GV, aside from VaporBomb which has been my go-to juice vendor for a year. GV has my heart when it comes to hardware. I had a $10 off coupon to use at this other place so I just got one of their PT batteries because it was pink.

On the first day, the battery would get so hot at the threaded end that it was uncomfortable to touch and that was alarming in and of itself. It occurred when I used it as a regular battery and as a pass through. All of my batts get hot when I charge, use or dry burn with them, but not to this degree (pardon the pun).

Then, a few days later, it would just keep firing even though I let the button go. I was still using it because I thought maybe the heating up thing was due to the fact that it was a PT. I five clicked it to turn it off when this happened and flat out stopped using it. I sent an email and got a replacement. The replacement doesn't get hot like the other one but it started sticking yesterday! I think it's just my luck because I googled and searched all over ECF and couldn't find a single other report of this incident!

Is the sticking issue something I should be super concerned about or is it a semi-common thing? It's happened before on other batteries of mine, but basically resolved itself and I never worried about it too much. It also happened on some automatic batteries but that (I think) has to do with the air taking its time working through it. Plus, that battery had a rubber-like button and it actually got hung. This is something that's happening INSIDE of the battery. It hasn't been leaked on or anything.

Should I toss it? I read something about just giving it a few hard whacks against a hard object to unstick the sensor thingy inside, but I wanted to make sure that it's still safe to use. You guys know a lot more about this technical stuff than I do. Never again will I get a non GV battery.

 

[YoMa!]

Kwalka, congratulations and good luck on Thursday.

 

[bjannr]

Has anyone recieved their passthrough yet? Mine should be delivered tomorrow.

 

[txtumbleweed]

My Red Rocket is still working like a champ. I find myself using it more than my LT's because it is so comfortable to hold and use. The dual batteries hold a charge for a long time and coupled with a Vivi Nova you are good for the day. The Vivi Nova doesn't leak at all so there isn't any danger getting juice inside of it.
I think it is very good low priced VV and I'm glad I picked one up.

 

[kwalka]

Ugh. I woke up this morning all excited because I thought today was Monday and I'd get my dongle. I wish I could keep my days straight but it's hard to do when the kids are out of school! Oh well.

Speaking of pass throughs, I have a question. I got a PT eGo batt (not a dongle) not too long ago from another vendor. Yes, I felt guilty because I hate using vendors other than GV, aside from VaporBomb which has been my go-to juice vendor for a year. GV has my heart when it comes to hardware. I had a $10 off coupon to use at this other place so I just got one of their PT batteries because it was pink.

On the first day, the battery would get so hot at the threaded end that it was uncomfortable to touch and that was alarming in and of itself. It occurred when I used it as a regular battery and as a pass through. All of my batts get hot when I charge, use or dry burn with them, but not to this degree (pardon the pun).

Then, a few days later, it would just keep firing even though I let the button go. I was still using it because I thought maybe the heating up thing was due to the fact that it was a PT. I five clicked it to turn it off when this happened and flat out stopped using it. I sent an email and got a replacement. The replacement doesn't get hot like the other one but it started sticking yesterday! I think it's just my luck because I googled and searched all over ECF and couldn't find a single other report of this incident!

Is the sticking issue something I should be super concerned about or is it a semi-common thing? It's happened before on other batteries of mine, but basically resolved itself and I never worried about it too much. It also happened on some automatic batteries but that (I think) has to do with the air taking its time working through it. Plus, that battery had a rubber-like button and it actually got hung. This is something that's happening INSIDE of the battery. It hasn't been leaked on or anything.

Should I toss it? I read something about just giving it a few hard whacks against a hard object to unstick the sensor thingy inside, but I wanted to make sure that it's still safe to use. You guys know a lot more about this technical stuff than I do. Never again will I get a non GV battery.

100% no question RECYCLE it. Never cause an impact w a Liion batt. That will cause failure.

 

[kwalka]

My Red Rocket is still working like a champ. I find myself using it more than my LT's because it is so comfortable to hold and use. The dual batteries hold a charge for a long time and coupled with a Vivi Nova you are good for the day. The Vivi Nova doesn't leak at all so there isn't any danger getting juice inside of it.
I think it is very good low priced VV and I'm glad I picked one up.

I just ordered a second one because I figured they are going to sell out and I like it a lot.
Here ya go strait in the face. I bought a Reo mini 2 months ago. I loved it it was my on the go device. Then I was intrigued by the Vmod XL, so I sold the REO and got one. I ended up buying a second to mod and put a Kick in. Well now that I have been carrying this test subject with me everywhere, the Vmods are sitting on the sidelines. I have a Vivi with a black tank of course, and the only thing keeping it from perfection is that twice I've had a vivi head just stop responding for no apparent reason. So I carry an extra head or 2, their small enough, the tank holds plenty of liquid, no need for an extra bottle. If you get to know your batts you will know when to have the extra set w you and when not to.

I do want to caution everyone who may not have a lot of experience with stacking batts. Here are some rules you MUST follow.
1. Get a multimeter and check the batts once a week when drained and when charged. They should never go above 4.2v when coming off the charger. They should never drain below 3v when drained.
2. Alternate which battery is on top every time you insert a set. the top battery does more work than the bottom.
3. Label each batt and use and charge as a set. Do not mix and match, once married, married for life.
4. If not familiar with the li ion charging protocols, click on my sig and spend some time there and at the batt university, which you will find links for in there also.
5. If carrying an extra set of batts, get the $.99 batt cases that will prevent batts from shorting out against other objects,such as keys, phones, etc.
These are non negotiable rules for safety.

 

[magentaman]

I just took both of my scorpions out of service.

I used them almost exclusively since I received them. One with Smarty and the other with Creamy Sicle. Both are now leaking at the base.

The one that had Creamy sicle in it has several hairline cracks at the top where the plastic meets the metal. The one with Smarty shows no signs of cracking.

I have two more in route, I just don't know what to try in them next. The vapor and flavor were great right up to the point they started to leak.

 

[BonnyC]

100% no question RECYCLE it. Never cause an impact w a Liion batt. That will cause failure.

Thank you! I've been erring on the side of caution and I'll continue to do so. I wasn't sure if I was being overly paranoid or not but it never hurts to be careful with things like this.

 

[rdsok]

It looks like that I'll be getting the VV pass thru tomorrow... which I sort of expected but the ETA was shown as Tuesday instead...

While I am a bit excited to get another pass thru ( a VV one at that ) for use at the house... I think I'm more curious about the Dripper's Dream atty that I tossed in for good measure so I wasn't just ordering just one item ( budget restricted any more than that ).

Of all the actual atty's I've had previously, none were made for dripping and I didn't want to mod them really... I still need to pick up a sealed 510-510 adapter and a drip shield but until then, this will do for testing out a new juice to see what it tastes like and/or to find out if it needs a steep before I load it up into a tank.

 

[kellie]

Yay Kiki came home!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I knew she would.

I have a passthrough question. I have a Barnes and Noble tablet wall adapter that is 5v Is that ok to use with the passthrough? I usually don't go above 4.2v

 

[rdsok]

Yay Kiki came home!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I knew she would.

I have a passthrough question. I have a Barnes and Noble tablet wall adapter that is 5v Is that ok to use with the passthrough? I usually don't go above 4.2v

It will probably more depend on how many mah it is rated for... too low and it won't handle the load

 

[Teach]

Yay Kiki came home!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I knew she would.

I have a passthrough question. I have a Barnes and Noble tablet wall adapter that is 5v Is that ok to use with the passthrough? I usually don't go above 4.2v

The charger B&N lists on their site is 5V 1.8A which should be ok. Look on the tag on the transformer and it should say Output: Volts and Amps or MiliAmps.

 

[BonnyC]

Yay Kiki came home!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I knew she would.

I have a passthrough question. I have a Barnes and Noble tablet wall adapter that is 5v Is that ok to use with the passthrough? I usually don't go above 4.2v

I've always heard that 5v and 2 amps is what you wanna go for. I've also heard that 1.5 amps will fire it just fine. Of course, that was the dongle and it doesn't go as high as this one does I don't think.

Just checked, the vornado dongle goes to 4v and this one goes to 4.8, so I dunno.

I also just facepalmed myself. I'm gonna have to dig through my old cartos to find one that can handle high voltages! All my Phoenixes are the LR ones. Maybe my old Stone tank will work.

 

[harmonic]

only used one of the scorpions i got it seemed to vape ok after sitting full for several days but not too great for all the time use imho and then the top of the tube started getting big cracks i guess from the metal fitting. i had americano in it so i know it wasn't that....
think i'm going to stick with my nova and phoenix lol come on with the new raven tanks lol