Question about mods

[Doorknob]

I was wondering what the benefit of a mod would be. Meaning if I currently use a Riva 510 battery and carto, what would be the difference I could expect using say a Reo Mini (besides the bottom feeding) and carto?

Reason I ask is I am thinking of a mod, Reo Mini maybe, but seeing that both what I use now and the Reo are 3.7v I can't see what the point would be, besides the juice bottle which is a major plus. I have also been considering the Reo Grande for the possibility of 6v vaping, or a variable voltage mod. I think the main selling point is going to be the bottle feeding.

Any help, recommendations, or suggestions are appreciated.

 

[Princessdee]

Just a friendly warning. Once you go 6V it's unlikely 3.7 will satisfy.

I wish all the time I could use a pretty little (cig shaped) pink or purple battery with a lovely crystal on the end.
No weird looks from people. No one thinking I'm doing something "not legal" when they just glance.
One of the ladies at the barn yesterday asked me "WTH are you sucking in?" (Turns out she knew what an e-cig is just had no clue about my box mod) We had a nice talk about it.

I want to not be afraid of being handcuffed for driving while vaping on my box mod.

I want to be happy with a Volt or Riva battery. I can't.

If you're happy with the Riva, keep it; or go for the Reo Mini for those times you want a bottom feeder or longer life battery. Take the Riva when you go out of the house.

As for your question, both being 3.7, the Reo Mini will last longer (the battery) probably all day.

 

[wrigleyvillain]

First of all the eGos (Riva, Titan Tornado etc) are 3.2-3.4 max when fully charged and continue to drop off throughout use. Also these 3.7v mod batts come off the charger at 4.2v. So they are not exactly the same in terms of performance. With the same atty the true 3.7v mod will produce more vapor. Not significant amount like 5-6v will but still more.

Therefore if you want a major diff HV is the way to go. And something like the $35 Variable Voltage box mod at Madvapes is a great start (and perhaps finish). It uses two of the AA-sized 14500 batteries in conjunction to go all the way up to 7v (whereas their regular 3.7v boxmod uses just one of these batteries).

Yes, the other major advantage of something like a Reo is the feeding system. Other than that it's all physical and aesthetic preference.

 

[Beans]

So my The Reo Grand can run at 6V and it's an amazying vape. Very flavorful, tons of vapor and simple to use. I would really suggest higher voltage if you haven't tried it before.

 

[wrigleyvillain]

^ Agreed. Though you don't have to spend $150+ to do so. However, could always resell the Reo at little if any loss if there's something you just don't like.

 

[Beans]

Very true ^ Any high voltage mod will due for your first. But know you will get spoiled with the warm vapor.

 

[10mmshooter]

I agree, warm(sometimes hot) vapor is very nice. I will say I have gone back to 3.7 and LR cartos on a mod with a big battery. A mod with a 18650 is not the same as 3.7 on an eGo/Riva. As far as bottomfeeders go, they are fun. I have an Old Goats Mod and love it. A Reo is never a bad investment, some people sell them used for more than new LOL.
Want warm vapor, try a dual coil carto at 6v! Very warm, just keep it wet.

 

[tj99959]

Everyone has their own sweet spot, and it's easy to find that spot once you start thinking in terms of watts instead of voltage.

Here is how it works:
4 ohms @ 6v = 9 watts (HR atty)
2.8 ohms @ 5v = 9 watts (SR atty)
1.5 ohms @ 3.7v = 9 watts (LR atty)

My personal sweet spot is 7.7 watts, so that 1.5 ohm atty works best for me at 3.4v instead of 3.7v, and I would find a 4.5 ohm atty nice @ 6v.
Get the picture?

BTW, an eGo bat is not 3.7v, they are regulated voltage @ 3.3v regardless of load.

 

[Doorknob]

Thanks for the tips everyone, some good info to go on.

 

[wrigleyvillain]

BTW, an eGo bat is not 3.7v, they are regulated voltage @ 3.3v regardless of load.

Ah that watts things is helpful, thanks. And also thanks for pointing out the above again as it's posted all time but still missed it seems.

 

[DonDaBoomVape]

The primary advantage of the Reo over the Riva (or any fat batt) is the juice feeding. [If that feature is attractive to you, you like the very different size and shape, and you can afford the price, go for it.] Yes, it is sturdy as a rock, but you could buy a heck of a lot of Riva batts for the price of a Reo. The Reo Mini's mAh is only slightly more than the Riva's. [The Reo Grand is another story entirely.]

First of all the eGos (Riva, Titan Tornado etc) are 3.2-3.4 max when fully charged and continue to drop off throughout use...

Actually, the Riva is 3.7V ... and, I believe, the Riva SE is true 3.7V (i.e., starting at 4.2V fully charged, not under load) just like a mod using 3.7V batteries.

 

[Scotay87]

You could take a look at the Vmod from Vapage.... Its a small pocket friendly bottom feeder that runs at 3.7 or 6vlts for $60 including shipping with the code barfly its a sweet deal for a sweeter device... There is a pretty expansive thread over in the E-cig video reviews...

 

[Doorknob]

Thanks again for the info. I ended up ordering a Sgt VV (Army Tank). After looking around and reading this mod had everything I was looking for, VV, bottom feed, small, and Jmarkus is polite as can be, really seems like he loves what he does. I pm'ed him about ordering one last Thursday and it has been built and in the mail on the way to me today. Can't beat that. So I am looking forward to my first mod. Now I wait to see if the batteries get here before the mod does. lol

 

[Doorknob]

I was considering the Vmod, but the proprietary parts were sort of a turn off.

 

[DonDaBoomVape]

Thanks again for the info. I ended up ordering a Sgt VV (Army Tank). After looking around and reading this mod had everything I was looking for, VV, bottom feed, small, and Jmarkus is polite as can be, really seems like he loves what he does. I pm'ed him about ordering one last Thursday and it has been built and in the mail on the way to me today. Can't beat that. So I am looking forward to my first mod. Now I wait to see if the batteries get here before the mod does. lol

Small? Are you aware how fat that is?

It took me awhile to realize that that is not a tiny slender PV standing next to a box for comparison. The PV is that glued-together two-box contraption.

If you are aware and like it, then indeed go for it.

 

[Doorknob]

2 3/4"H x 1 1/4"W x 1 1/5"D not a bad size for a variable volt device. But again I don't own anything to compare that too.