Question(s) about eGo's

[minionCarl]

I made the decision to quit smoking cigarettes back in December (2014). Happy to say I've been tobacco free for about two months now. I first tried a cig-a-like. Yuck! Didn't like it and almost stuck with cigarettes. But, I was determined. So then, after talking to a very nice and knowledgeable person at a B&M store, I bought a Kangertech emow kit. Big difference! My question is, are all eGo type devices pretty much the same, as far as battery life and coil life are concerned? I like the Kangertech, primarily because of it's similarity in size and shape to a cigar. I haven't been at this long enough yet to decide if I want to go to a box mod. So, at least for the foreseeable future, I'm sticking with my Kangertech. However, if there's a company that makes a longer lasting battery, that is, one that lasts more than 8 hours on a charge, and a coil that lasts more than 4 or 5 days before needing replacement, I'd like to know. I've started looking at the variable voltage batteries, such as the Kangertech evod and the evod mega. I like the fact that with the larger batteries, I can also use a larger tank, which means fewer refills. But so far, aside from people's personal preferences, I'm not finding any huge difference in the various brands of eGo's in general. From a techie standpoint, it's like trying to compare different brands of cd players. Should I just stick with Kangertech, and go from the emow to the evod, or is there a brand that will give me more for my money? One thing I should add is, the e liquids I purchase are typically 70/30, with 18mg of nicotine.

 

[ElevenEleven]

Ego batteries vary in both battery life (mah) and performance (voltage). The noticeable differences are size and function. The bigger the battery, the more battery life it has (usually). As you've noticed, some have variable voltage, which can increase performance. The real key to ego style batteries is to have backups.

The atomizer (coil) life span average is at around 4-7 days. Higher voltages and thicker, darker eliquids can decrease the life span of an atomizer. VG is more viscous than PG.

Long story short; Kangertech make good products and what you're experiencing is normal.

 

[edyle]

I made the decision to quit smoking cigarettes back in December (2014). Happy to say I've been tobacco free for about two months now. I first tried a cig-a-like. Yuck! Didn't like it and almost stuck with cigarettes. But, I was determined. So then, after talking to a very nice and knowledgeable person at a B&M store, I bought a Kangertech emow kit. Big difference! My question is, are all eGo type devices pretty much the same, as far as battery life and coil life are concerned? I like the Kangertech, primarily because of it's similarity in size and shape to a cigar. I haven't been at this long enough yet to decide if I want to go to a box mod. So, at least for the foreseeable future, I'm sticking with my Kangertech. However, if there's a company that makes a longer lasting battery, that is, one that lasts more than 8 hours on a charge, and a coil that lasts more than 4 or 5 days before needing replacement, I'd like to know. I've started looking at the variable voltage batteries, such as the Kangertech evod and the evod mega. I like the fact that with the larger batteries, I can also use a larger tank, which means fewer refills. But so far, aside from people's personal preferences, I'm not finding any huge difference in the various brands of eGo's in general. From a techie standpoint, it's like trying to compare different brands of cd players. Should I just stick with Kangertech, and go from the emow to the evod, or is there a brand that will give me more for my money? One thing I should add is, the e liquids I purchase are typically 70/30, with 18mg of nicotine.

For longer battery life, we use replaceable battery mods which use 18650 flashlight type batteries (18mm diameter by 65mm long);
They have a capacity about twice that of the eGo sized batteries.
Examples of replaceable battery mods are: vamo, svd, zmax, e-lvt.
They all have screens which can show you troubleshooting information such as your coil ohms, and your battery charge.

For the thing that goes on top, if you want to get away from the expense of buying replacement coils all the time, you get a rebuildable, and wrap your own coil; after a few days to a week, you replace the wick; it's really the wick that needs replacing more frequently, not the metal coil wire itself; all my coils are months old; I rewick on sundays.

 

[djsvapour]

Kanger are a generally reliable brand.

There are companies out there claiming all sorts of bogus junk about how "our e-cig is more powerful" "a huge 1,600mah" and all the sort of nonsense. Mostly, it's just marketing lies.

I have given up with eGo sized batteries with variable power (Spinners, Twists, iTasteVV) because few are reliable long-term and most "wimp out" (do you say that?) as you increase the power anyway... too many limitations in the design i.m.o.

The iTasteVV proved to be the best one overall, but 900mAh was not quite enough to last me the day. I once used an 18650 tube mod with a 3,400mAh battery. That lasted a LONG time. (not a suitable battery for the latest tube/box mods either).