Recommendation for a High Voltage model?

[imnskp]

Hello, I was finally going to make the upgrade from a Joye510 to a High Voltage model because I just can't kick the cigarette habit with my 510 for some reason. I increased nicotine and that didn't help, so I'm going to try increasing vapor/voltage now. After researching on these forums I finally settled on the Prodigy but they're out of stock. The only thing I wished in my decision was the Prodigy had a longer battery life and was more aesthetically pleasing. So now I'm hoping someone can help me make up my mind. Currently me and my family all have 510's so I'm thinking about sticking to the 510 line of atomizers so we can continue buying them together in quantities but I'm open to anything.

Here are my priorities:

I don't know how to prioritize Quality and craftmanship, but if possible, I'd like something that could last even if these things got banned by the lousy FDA.

Here are the rest of my priorities in order.

1. Getting a good vapor/nicotine, and perhaps throat hit as similar to smoking a regular analog as possible -- in other words, making sure I settle the analog cravings and kick the habit for good
2. Battery life
3. This is a trade-off between flavor and aesthetic value. I can't make up my mind whether I want something that tastes good or something that looks good. I can't taste anything anyway as I've always had a very poor palate.
4. Cost - I'd be willing to pay for something I'd be happy with as I know I'll save in the long run

Another thing is, I don't know if other models have this, but I definitely found the necklace I have for my 510 to be very handy. Does this come with other models or is it strictly a 510 thing?

Thanks in advance, and I'm open to any suggestions. This forum is real handy, but I know what was the best thing yesterday is not necessary the best device today.

imnskp

 

[Deschain]

I'm waiting for the "Black Beauty" (scaled down "Silver Bullet") 3.7-6V...according to what I have read, it will also be able to run via a USB passthrough and will come in a sexy matte black colour.


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[imnskp]

I'm waiting for the "Black Beauty" (scaled down "Silver Bullet") 3.7-6V...according to what I have read, it will also be able to run via a USB passthrough and will come in a sexy matte black colour.
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Do you think it will be worth the wait? I can't find any more details on it than what you've said. What do you think the battery life is on something like that? My 510 lasts me about two hours now per charge.

 

[Ridewithme38]

I would Recommend the 901 NicoStick...Not only is it one of the most versitile Mod's out there but you can run it with almost ANY Battery you can think of and Almost ANY Voltage you want...It can give you massive Battery life with two 18650's at 3.7v or portability and small size with two CR2's at 5v...You want Massive throat hit? Configure it with two CR2 3v batteries for 6v's!

And it is built to last with parts that can easily be replaced by ANYONE and can be found at most online electronics stories or your Local Radio Shack!

All of that for LESS then $20!!

 

[Deschain]

Do you think it will be worth the wait? I can't find any more details on it than what you've said. What do you think the battery life is on something like that? My 510 lasts me about two hours now per charge.

Imnskp, It's not for me to make claims about the run time of somebody elses product that isn't even out yet, but I believe it will be able to use 1x14500 for 3.7v and 2xRCR2 for 6v...either way, both types of cell have several times more capacity than the little 180mAh cells on our e-cigs.

I only own a Titan, but I have set money aside for the BB because I was considering a Silver Bullet (because everything I've read about it screams quality), but as soon as I heard about the BB and saw a pictre, I was sold...so I hope (and suspect) that it will be worth the wait! - I'll be buying mine they day it is released.


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[breakfastchef]

High-voltage vaping (HVV) does provide a more analog-like experience. Vapor production and throat hit are enhanced at the higher voltages (5-6 volts). While e-liquid flavor can suffer at the higer voltages, many do not find this to be a problem. Even if you do move to a high-voltage battery pack, there is no guarantee that you will be able to leave analogs behind. E-cigs are not a 'magic bullet' to smoking cessation, so be aware that there may be other factors related to analogs that continue to keep you hooked.

A caveat about high-voltage vaping is battery life. It is not any longer than using a typical screw-in battery. Many battery packs use 2 CR2 batteries which will not hold much of a charge or be able to provide full voltage for very long in as little as two months. Since these cells are cheap, buy a bunch!

I quit analogs on an 801-style device with an automatic battery. I soon moved to a manual battery and was very pleased. After building my first 6v modified flashlight, I was hooked on high-voltage. Since my modified devices required constant maintenance and button replacements, I threw my hands up and found my perfect device; one that is 100% mechanical, durable, reliable and backed by an industry leading warranty - see my sig.

Whether you decide on the Prodigy, Super-T, Silver Bullet or other similar battery pack, you will likely be thrilled. All these devices will perform similarly at 6 volts (5 volts for the Prodigy). You need only concern yoursefl with aesthetics, safety features and ergonomic elements. Most of the above mentioned devices can be purchased with an atomizer adapter for the 510.

 

[imnskp]

I would Recommend the 901 NicoStick...Not only is it one of the most versitile Mod's out there but you can run it with almost ANY Battery you can think of and Almost ANY Voltage you want...It can give you massive Battery life with two 18650's at 3.7v or portability and small size with two CR2's at 5v...You want Massive throat hit? Configure it with two CR2 3v batteries for 6v's!

And it is built to last with parts that can easily be replaced by ANYONE and can be found at most online electronics stories or your Local Radio Shack!

All of that for LESS then $20!!

Hi, that looks pretty cool but I'm not very good at building things. Also, with that inset atomizer, what happens if you flood it? Where does the juice go? I have flooding problems with my 501. Do you have a link with plans to a 5v or 6v 901 NicoStick? I looked at the following page, and maybe I'm dumb, but all I see are pictures:

16762-how-new-improved-nicostick (sorry, newbie, can't post links yet)

Thanks.

 

[imnskp]

High-voltage vaping (HVV) does provide a more analog-like experience. Vapor production and throat hit are enhanced at the higher voltages (5-6 volts). While e-liquid flavor can suffer at the higer voltages, many do not find this to be a problem. Even if you do move to a high-voltage battery pack, there is no guarantee that you will be able to leave analogs behind. E-cigs are not a 'magic bullet' to smoking cessation, so be aware that there may be other factors related to analogs that continue to keep you hooked.

Yeah, I know there is no guarantee. However, I was recommended by people to try it to see if it would help. As it is, right now I still have lots of the same symptoms I had when I tried to quit analogs cold turkey. The question is, could it hurt to try it? As far as flavor is concerned, like I said my taste buds are horrible anyway. I don't think the flavor could get much worse.

A caveat about high-voltage vaping is battery life. It is not any longer than using a typical screw-in battery. Many battery packs use 2 CR2 batteries which will not hold much of a charge or be able to provide full voltage for very long in as little as two months. Since these cells are cheap, buy a bunch!

Really? I thought the Chuck would last like 2 days on a charge at 6v? My hesitation of buying the Chuck was because I heard 5v was better, and also I heard people say the Chuck was no longer the best deal, it used to be but there are better things out there now so I hesitated. There's actually so many options, I'm having difficulty figuring out what to get. I know things change on a day-to-day basis that most of the recommendations on this site are out of date. I settled on the prodigy, though I wasn't totally sold on it yet, but they're out of stock as I'm not thrilled with the battery life and holding something that looks like a screwdriver. I was hoping someone could push me towards something better.

I quit analogs on an 801-style device with an automatic battery. I soon moved to a manual battery and was very pleased. After building my first 6v modified flashlight, I was hooked on high-voltage. Since my modified devices required constant maintenance and button replacements, I threw my hands up and found my perfect device; one that is 100% mechanical, durable, reliable and backed by an industry leading warranty - see my sig.

Whether you decide on the Prodigy, Super-T, Silver Bullet or other similar battery pack, you will likely be thrilled. All these devices will perform similarly at 6 volts (5 volts for the Prodigy). You need only concern yoursefl with aesthetics, safety features and ergonomic elements. Most of the above mentioned devices can be purchased with an atomizer adapter for the 510.

Is it really true that a 5v is better than a 6v? Is there really a "sweet spot" or is that a marketing point or just personal preference? I can't imagine only one manufacturer has such a monopoly on the sweet spot if it were true.

 

[rbonie]

Imnskp, It's not for me to make claims about the run time of somebody elses product that isn't even out yet, but I believe it will be able to use 1x14500 for 3.7v and 2xRCR2 for 6v...either way, both types of cell have several times more capacity than the little 180mAh cells on our e-cigs.

I only own a Titan, but I have set money aside for the BB because I was considering a Silver Bullet (because everything I've read about it screams quality), but as soon as I heard about the BB and saw a pictre, I was sold...so I hope (and suspect) that it will be worth the wait! - I'll be buying mine they day it is released.


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Where do I go to see this phenom??

 

[breakfastchef]

Is it really true that a 5v is better than a 6v? Is there really a "sweet spot" or is that a marketing point or just personal preference? I can't imagine only one manufacturer has such a monopoly on the sweet spot if it were true.

The 5 volt argument is a marketing ploy. That said, 5 volt vaping is very satisfying.

The important point is for you to focus on the attributes of a device in order to make an decision about which one to purchase.

Regardless of what you may have heard, battery life at 6 volts (or 5 volts) is not going to be great. These little power cells have to put out some serious current to perform at their best. They will not be fun to use much after a couple of hours. You can hear the aqtomizer fizzle less after an hour.

If you want to vape at 3.7 volts of a typical screw-in battery, you can do so for a day on many of the new commercially available battery packs and a big capacity Li-Ion battery. If you want to step up to high-voltage vaping, be prepared to has several sets of power cells available for swapping out during the day. Alos, have at least two chargers. I can go through four pairs of CR2 batteries in one day with my Super-T. With one charger, I am barely getting a proper charges on a set of cells before I need to load them up.

 

[Deschain]

Where do I go to see this phenom??

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/altsmoke/41412-what-you-got-behind-your-back.html#post624482


Love at first sight.


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[Deschain]

I can go through four pairs of CR2 batteries in one day with my Super-T. With one charger, I am barely getting a proper charges on a set of cells before I need to load them up.

Damn! How much do you vape? Are you chain vaping here or talking about taking a few hits every half an hour?


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[Mentholgirl]

Can you buy a Nicostik or is this one you make yourself?

 

[Robert]

get a 5 volt pink one- they're awesome- or make your own!

really 5 volt taste way better than 6- and why? truth is if it has to cr2's they are really 3.6 volts each so that equals 7.2 volts and not 6

 

[imnskp]

get a 5 volt pink one- they're awesome- or make your own!

really 5 volt taste way better than 6- and why? truth is if it has to cr2's they are really 3.6 volts each so that equals 7.2 volts and not 6

Hah, as great as that might be I'm not going with pink. I'm a guy! Thanks though.

 

[breakfastchef]

Damn! How much do you vape? Are you chain vaping here or talking about taking a few hits every half an hour?
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It is a combination of crappy CR2 batteries that do not last long after a few weeks of use and the fact that I do tend to vape pretty heavily. The heavy vaping is pretty hard to quantify, though. If I load up two CR2 cells and have to replace them in two hours, either I have vaped them to death or the cells are not actually providing the amount of power they are advertised to provide.

 

[Robert]

What wrong with pink? Some of my favorite things in the world are pink. Save the Ta Ta's

Anyway- what ever color 5 volts is better than 6 or 6+ or 7.2 or what ever othewr PV's say they are putting out.

 

[Kent C]

Since my modified devices required constant maintenance and button replacements, I threw my hands up and found my perfect device; one that is 100% mechanical, durable, reliable and backed by an industry leading warranty - see my sig.

BFchef,

Which device in your sig... I'm thinking the pipe, right?

Been interested in it lately but know very little about it.

 

[doots]

if you want a more life like ecig that replicates cigs Id suggest

CHUCK

well built to last.
THAG BUILT: You think you can break it?

extra batteries
2 RCR123A 3.0V 750mAh Rechargeable LiFePO4 Li-Ion Batteries with AC/DC Smart Charger
RCR123A 's for 6volt

18650 v.7v that will last for a couple of days at 3.7 vaping.

The 6v batteries last me 4 hours, no big deal to change when they go down.

comes in 510 adapters.

Dont beat yourself up on this decision. Batteries dont last forever. Get plenty when you order.

I get much more than an hour at 6v. I know others that do too.

75.00 plus 5 bucks shipping cant be beat. This is a quality device, Brass and copper and clear coated. Heavy. Hits like a monster, Try 6v you wont be sorry you did..

I use to hear also that 6v battys didnt last and alost didnt buy a coule of mods because of it. You dont need to use cr2 batteries with the chuck. you can get RCR123A's at the link above. get some extra battys and you will be set to go!

If something comes along soon that is better, buy it.. these things arent meant to last forever, however I think the Chuck will. IMO

ENJOY 6v vaping..

 

[breakfastchef]

BFchef,

Which device in your sig... I'm thinking the pipe, right?

Been interested in it lately but know very little about it.

I was referring to the Super-T. Awesome device. The DSE601 is certainly a daily user and also very satisfying.