Should know this but don't: 801 vs 510 vs eGo

[CanuckVapour16]

Been looking at the eGo for a bit now and assumed they were 510 threads but on one site it talked about an eGo thread.......there's a difference? Just checking since I use cartomizers most of the time I was assuming I'd grab the eGo battery and then some 510 carts and I'd be good. Am I off base? Are eGo's only for use with tanks? I'm currently using the V2 280maH batteries and they are a POS and use the 801 carts but need to upgrade as I find myself going back to analogs far too often.

Help is appreciated.

 

[Switched]

You can use the 510 carto on the eGo type battery as the eGo type battery is a 510 native conenction. When folks refer to the eGo thread, it is the thread that accepts the "cone" on the eGos. Some tanks use this thread to attach themselves to the eGo battery.

 

[Apptiger]

Switched is right. The EGO has two sets of threads. The top of the battery has threads inside the tip. THose are 510 threads. The threads on the outside are the EGO threading. If you get a good picutre you might be able to see both.
You will need an adapter to put the 801 carts on it.

 

[Rickajho]

Ditto on all points. It sounds like the vendor you are looking at confused this with a poorly worded description. All eGo stuff is 510 threaded regarding connecting cartos, attys, tanks etc. So getting the stuff that counts to connect - the stuff that vaporizes liquids - all 510 is good.

As noted an eGo battery does has a second set of larger threads. That's what the cone (aka cover) threads on to. It's only important to know that should you want to buy a cover - that needs to be specific to eGo batteries. If buying a bare battery it doesn't come with a cover. Covers are supplied in complete kits. The cover stream lines the look of an eGo when using standard size cartos or attys and covers a healthy part of a carto. It's not really necessary to buy a cover and many people just prefer using an eGo battery without one to get better draw. Bottom line: Getting a cover or not is largely a cosmetic issue.

 

[CanuckVapour16]

Perfect. I thought that was the case but the wording in the description threw me for a loop. Thx all!