Rechargable Batteries

[NickSteel]

I am currently using a 1300 Vision Spinner. After 8 weeks, the recharge time is increasing and the use time is decreasing. Are battery devices available that contain replaceable batteries - not sealed units like the Spinner? Really love the Spinner, but it seems a waste having to replace the whole unit.

 

[thelostrealist]

There sure are! Look up "e-cig mods" in Google and set aside about a week-and-a-half to sort through all your options. Seriously. There are hundreds and hundreds.

 

[NickSteel]

There sure are! Look up "e-cig mods" in Google and set aside about a week-and-a-half to sort through all your options. Seriously. There are hundreds and hundreds.

Any suggestions for moderately priced but dependable units?

 

[LeftCoastVaper]

I am currently using a 1300 Vision Spinner. After 8 weeks, the recharge time is increasing and the use time is decreasing. Are battery devices available that contain replaceable batteries - not sealed units like the Spinner? Really love the Spinner, but it seems a waste having to replace the whole unit.

First, clean the contacts on both the battery and the charger. Then, once your head is clear, do some research on the approximately 10,000 removable battery devices currently available.

 

[blaufisch]

*looks at the spinner in his left hand*

Hmm, this will be something to watch out for. I sense i will be going in this direction myself

 

[Scaber]

Any suggestions for moderately priced but dependable units?

I started with a lavatube clone and a few weeks later I got a VAMO. I absolutely love the VAMO. You can get one for around $40 plus batteries and a charger, maybe another $20 to $40 depending on how many batteries you want. If that's in your budget it's a great mod to start with in my opinion.

 

[blaufisch]

I started with a lavatube clone and a few weeks later I got a VAMO. I absolutely love the VAMO. You can get one for around $40 plus batteries and a charger, maybe another $20 to $40 depending on how many batteries you want. If that's in your budget it's a great mod to start with in my opinion.

The vamo is on my wish list, i like its flexibility and regulated power features

 

[NickSteel]

Ordered a Chinese Vamo to try. Will post back when it arrives.

 

[Baditude]

Any suggestions for moderately priced but dependable units?

What price range do you consider "moderately priced"? There are literally scores of personal vaporizers that use replaceable, rechargeable batteries, from as little as $16 to $200-300.

 

[NickSteel]

What price range do you consider "moderately priced"? There are literally scores of personal vaporizers that use replaceable, rechargeable batteries, from as little as $16 to $200-300.

I think the real problem is that when you seek information about units on the internet, there is so much conflicting information, etc. I ran across "Vamo", then checked this forum, then just ordered to see if it is any good. Given $50/carton cigarette prices, it's not such a gamble. I live my Spinner w/Clearomizer, but have concerns about battery life span. Ordered the Vamo as a backup.

I really like to receive recommendations from others prior to ordering, especially when there are 100's of options. I imagine most people are like me, needing a reasonably priced dependable unit, but confused with the mass of available information. If the Vamo performs ok for me, I will recommend here - same as I do the Vision Spinner.

I am presently keeping a stockpile of spares for myself, my wife, my sister and 2 nieces. I want no excuses for anyone returning to cigarettes. Everyone so far has stuck faithfully to the e-cigs.

 

[xanderxman]

When you start to look at the mods budget becomes the driving factor. As Baditude said, there are options ranging from cheap to downright divorce inflicting. A Vamo is what I would consider to be reasonably priced, by my standards of pricing. A Zmax also fits the bill here.

There is also the question of VV. Since you are using a Spinner I would assume you want to stick with VV. That cuts out a lot of the high end mechanicals, like a Caravela. It sounds like you found something to fit your budget and I hope it is everything you expect.

 

[Baditude]

I am presently keeping a stockpile of spares for myself, my wife, my sister and 2 nieces. I want no excuses for anyone returning to cigarettes. Everyone so far has stuck faithfully to the e-cigs.

Sounds like a wise plan to me. We have a saying here: "Have backups for your backups, and backups for those backups."

 

[Stephenst4470]

I think that you will love the Vamo for vaping at home, and the spinners will still be great to carry with you.
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[NickSteel]

There is also the question of VV. Since you are using a Spinner I would assume you want to stick with VV. That cuts out a lot of the high end mechanicals, like a Caravela. It sounds like you found something to fit your budget and I hope it is everything you expect.

I really know very little about VV. I just bought the Spinners because everyone seemed to like them. Are there advantages to mechanicals, like a Caravela? Pardon my ignorance.

 

[wootze]

I think the real problem is that when you seek information about units on the internet, there is so much conflicting information, etc. I ran across "Vamo", then checked this forum, then just ordered to see if it is any good. Given $50/carton cigarette prices, it's not such a gamble. I live my Spinner w/Clearomizer, but have concerns about battery life span. Ordered the Vamo as a backup.

I really like to receive recommendations from others prior to ordering, especially when there are 100's of options. I imagine most people are like me, needing a reasonably priced dependable unit, but confused with the mass of available information. If the Vamo performs ok for me, I will recommend here - same as I do the Vision Spinner.

I am presently keeping a stockpile of spares for myself, my wife, my sister and 2 nieces. I want no excuses for anyone returning to cigarettes. Everyone so far has stuck faithfully to the e-cigs.

. The search feature here actually works pretty well.
You'll need the instructions, which r on here but not in the box.

 

[NickSteel]

. The search feature here actually works pretty well.
You'll need the instructions, which r on here but not in the box.

Yeah. I'm going to search here for information on batteries for the Vamo. The one I ordered comes with batteries and charger, but I've read that some batteries and chargers are better and safer than others. The one I ordered is a V2 Vamo VV/VW Mod Stainless Steel From 3W to 15W Full Starter Kit with 2 vivi novas from Ocean Vapor. The price was attractive, but I have no idea concerning quality, etc.

At least smoking is more interesting now!

 

[Beccca]

Where can you get a real Vamo for $40?

 

[xanderxman]

I really know very little about VV. I just bought the Spinners because everyone seemed to like them. Are there advantages to mechanicals, like a Caravela? Pardon my ignorance.

No need to pardon the ignorance. Asking questions is how we all learn.

The advantage of a mechanical mod is that you can vape at insanely high wattage. Any mod with electronics in it (Spinners, Twists, ProVaris, etc.) have a switch with an amp limit. If you are using a very low resistance atty then these devices will not fire it. The switch won't handle the amp draw.

A mechanical mod does not contain any electronics so you can draw whatever amperage you want from the battery. Someone using a .5 ohm coil at 3.7V would be vaping at about 27 watts. Which would draw about 7.4 amps. Not something an electronic mod would do.

The advantage of high wattage is all in the eye of the beholder. Some people like it, some people don't.

I stick with electronic mods as a personal preference. The VV lets you dial in the best voltage to give you a good taste from your juice. Some of my fruit/bakery juices taste bad over 3.8V but my citrus and other flavors are good up to about 4.2V. This is on a 2.8 ohm coil. As you can see, I prefer low wattage so a mechanical mod is not going to get me anything, vape-wise.

 

[wootze]

No need to pardon the ignorance. Asking questions is how we all learn.

The advantage of a mechanical mod is that you can vape at insanely high wattage. Any mod with electronics in it (Spinners, Twists, ProVaris, etc.) have a switch with an amp limit. If you are using a very low resistance atty then these devices will not fire it. The switch won't handle the amp draw.
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A mechanical mod does not contain any electronics so you can draw whatever amperage you want from the battery. There are people who prefer to vape at 10+ watts. Not something you are going to do on an electronic device.

The advantage of high wattage is all in the eye of the beholder. Some people like it, some people don't.

I stick with electronic mods as a personal preference. The VV lets you dial in the best voltage to give you a good taste from your juice. Some of my fruit/bakery juices taste bad over 3.8V but my citrus and other flavors are good up to about 4.2V. This is on a 2.8 ohm coil. As you can see, I prefer low wattage so a mechanical mod is not going to get me anything, vape-wise.

I think my vamo goes to 15 watts. I've lent it to one of my emps to try to get him off his $7/day habit

 

[xanderxman]

I think my vamo goes to 15 watts. I've lent it to one of my emps to try to get him off his $7/day habit

I didn't do my math right. With a 2 ohm coil at 6V you can indeed get 18 watts. Which would give you a 3 amp draw. Forgive my momentary lapse in mathematics. I hate giving out false info to folks looking for answers. I will edit my post accordingly.