Should I take out clear rubber in VAMO connection? Also Vivi Nova issue with VAMO

[frosting]

I am very tempted to take out the rubber thingy inside the VAMO's connection, but before I really go for it I gotta ask.... Does it have a purpose? Would it matter?

Also does anyone else have the issue of the Vivi Nova Mini tanks not working on the VAMO? Would a regular Vivi work?

Has anyone solved this issue without use of an adapter? How? Why do adapters risk a short in devices??

 

[Doglips]

I was getting ready to post a ? and seen this post, about the vivi nova V2.5 not wanting to screw onto the VAMO, or falls off with the slightest touch...but fits an adapter..extension solid as a rock....I figured was something wrong with the V2.5 I got them on sale for $9 each...I don’t have this problem with carts or older vivi nova.

 

[Underwhelmed]

I am very tempted to take out the rubber thingy inside the VAMO's connection, but before I really go for it I gotta ask.... Does it have a purpose? Would it matter?

The "rubber thingy" in the connection of your Vamo is the insulator that keeps it from shorting out. I wouldn't remove it.

I use a 510 to eGo for my Kangers and have had zero issues with my adaptors and shorting.

I can't stand Vivi Novas, so sorry I don't have an answer for you on that.

 

[doots]

I am very tempted to take out the rubber thingy inside the VAMO's connection, but before I really go for it I gotta ask.... Does it have a purpose? Would it matter?

Also does anyone else have the issue of the Vivi Nova Mini tanks not working on the VAMO? Would a regular Vivi work?

Has anyone solved this issue without use of an adapter? How? Why do adapters risk a short in devices??

I use 2 Vivi Novas or did on the Vamo without any issues but they are both leaking now from the atty connector so I cant. Worked good before they started leaking..

 

[frosting]

I use 2 Vivi Novas or did on the Vamo without any issues but they are both leaking now from the atty connector so I cant. Worked good before they started leaking..

I should of specified I'm using the VAMO 2. Are you using the 2nd roll out without any adapters??

 

[frosting]

The "rubber thingy" in the connection of your Vamo is the insulator that keeps it from shorting out. I wouldn't remove it.

I use a 510 to eGo for my Kangers and have had zero issues with my adaptors and shorting.

I can't stand Vivi Novas, so sorry I don't have an answer for you on that.

Good, give me your Vivis

How long have you been using adapters on your VAMO? Version 1 or 2?

I've poked the rubbery bits a little. I tried to get it out at one point but stopped myself. It has a few pokes, very slight damage to it but its in one piece in the connection. Should it still be okay?

 

[Underwhelmed]

I threw my Vivi away months ago, not long after I got it.

Vamo version 1, 2, or 3, they are all the same. The differences in version number has to do with different battery springs and insulators inside the tube, nothing to do with the board or the connections on the units themselves.

I've had a V2 for about 2 months now and started using my adapter with it on day one. I see no reason not to use an adapter on the Vamo.

The insulator should be fine as long as you don't cut it, which would allow the center pin to short to the body leaving you Vamo-less.

If you need a replacement insulator down the road, they stock them here-
510 Threaded Connector Insulators - Avid Vaper

 

[frosting]

I threw my Vivi away months ago, not long after I got it.

Vamo version 1, 2, or 3, they are all the same. The differences in version number has to do with different battery springs and insulators inside the tube, nothing to do with the board or the connections on the units themselves.

I've had a V2 for about 2 months now and started using my adapter with it on day one. I see no reason not to use an adapter on the Vamo.

The insulator should be fine as long as you don't cut it, which would allow the center pin to short to the body leaving you Vamo-less.

If you need a replacement insulator down the road, they stock them here-
510 Threaded Connector Insulators - Avid Vaper

Thanks that will be useful. It looks as if I would need to take out the center pin to replace it?? Is that okay with the device? It wouldn't break the Vamo? Do you(or anyone else) know how to replace the insulator without damaging the PV?

 

[DesmondTheMoonbear]

I don't have a"rubber thingy" on my VAMO. My vivi works great with no connection problems and no shorting....

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[kiwivap]

The version 1 vamos had a 6W bug - on 6 watts the pv would fire much higher than 6 watts. They also didn't have the insulator ring, as has already been mentioned.

 

[thecatanddog]

vivi novas were too garbage for me. I would suggest filing down the center pin or tossing in the trash and grabbing a carto tank. just my honest .02. I NEVER enjoyed the hit off a vivi nova. I threw 2 away and gave the rest to friends who said they'd give them a whirl

 

[Maka]

Vivi Novas, Mini Novas I use them all on my Vamo with no problems.
Each and every hit is the same and great, the Vivi Novas are great, they just work.

 

[bja0715]

My vivi works amazing on my v2. I still prefer the cartomizer tanks though...

 

[frosting]

vivi novas were too garbage for me. I would suggest filing down the center pin or tossing in the trash and grabbing a carto tank. just my honest .02. I NEVER enjoyed the hit off a vivi nova. I threw 2 away and gave the rest to friends who said they'd give them a whirl

Actually, I find flavor extremely muted on carto tanks vs my Vivi Nova. Just my two cents. I may just try the filing thing. I may just need a regular Nova I can't currently afford because i'm using the mini.



Yet this still begs the question, what would be the proper way to change an insulator ring on a Vamo2?

 

[Rader2146]

Yet this still begs the question, what would be the proper way to change an insulator ring on a Vamo2?

Disassemble the VAMO, push the center pin and wire out through the top of the connector, remove old isolator, put new isolator over center pin and wire, seat the isolator in the connector body, push center pin into isolator.

It's harder than is sounds if you are not mechanically inclined.

 

[rik701]

All 5 of my vivi's work fine on my vamo V2, 3 mini's and 2 full size. I do use an adapter with my T3's tho and no issues.

 

[frosting]

Disassemble the VAMO, push the center pin and wire out through the top of the connector, remove old isolator, put new isolator over center pin and wire, seat the isolator in the connector body, push center pin into isolator.

It's harder than is sounds if you are not mechanically inclined.

Hopefully in the future there might be pictures/videos about this. In my mind I'm thinking "take tweezer and pull out center pin" I really, really hope I don't need to replace the insulator because that indeed sounds quite confusing. Never noticed a wire on the top of my Vamo 0.0

 

[awsum140]

Hopefully in the future there might be pictures/videos about this. In my mind I'm thinking "take tweezer and pull out center pin" I really, really hope I don't need to replace the insulator because that indeed sounds quite confusing. Never noticed a wire on the top of my Vamo 0.0

There is a video, somewhere, showing how to dis-assemble a Vamo. If you pull that center pin be prepared for headaches. There is a wire soldered to in from the inside that attaches to the circuit board. You won't be able to get a new insulator on because the wire is still in place. Pulling too hard will end up breaking something.

Bottom line - if it ain't broke don't fix it!

 

[Rader2146]

You can stretch the insulator over the top of the center pin...carefully.

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[awsum140]

Just be sure to have more than one spare insulator