I received my Sigelei Zmax V3 Tele Flat Top, today. I trust that the OP does not mind, I would like to share my initial observations and comments.
I purchased the Zmax body only. The unit cost some $58.00.
The unit came with 2 battery caps. A short cap for the 18650 configuration and a taller one for the 18350 configuration.
The tele and cap threads were quite rough and squeaky. However, a very small amount of Noalox remedied the said.
Both battery caps have 5 holes for venting.
In either battery configuration, the Zmax is very solid and there is no battery rattle. That said, I can hear the firing button rattle, when the unit is shaken.
The menu is quite simple and intuitive to use.
The OLED display read out is slightly tilted. The display is bright and easy to read. The OLED screen is flat. As such, if running my thumb across the screen, I will feel the slightly sharp upper and lower edges of the tube.
Upon removing and replacing the battery, the unit defaults back to 3.0 volts of power.
The brushed SS finish is very nice done. The finish should afford for a very good grip. It appears to be built quite well. This is a very handsome looking unit. Feels extremely sturdy in my hands.
I have been using the Zmax for the past 3 hours. In either configuration, I use AW IMR batteries.
Overall, for the price point and build quality, it's a winner. This is an excellent PV for anyone, whom might decide to purchase it. Long term? . . . Who knows. For the price, I'm not too concerned about that. I would definitely purchase this unit again, without question. I am very pleased with this purchase.
The Zmax will be my shooting and hiking vaping rig.
The picture below is of my Zmax and my ProVari Mini. Both are shown in their 18350 configurations for comparison purposes.
4.25.13 ETA: With regard to the 510 connection. I am having issues with various cartomzers firing. Due to the larger size of the Zmax's round positive contact pin, not all cartomizers will fire. If the carto's positive connection threading is not further out than the negative threading, it will not make contact with the Zmax's positve contact pin.
Out of 4 OCD IBTanked tanks, all fitted with a Smoktech 3.2Ω ohm, single coil carto, 2 will fire and 2 will not fire upon pressing the firing button. All 4 of the said will fire on my Provari Mini, as the Provari's positive contact pin is smaller. Thus, allowing the carto's negative threading to seat around the device's positive contact pin and securing a positive connection.
This may or may not be an issue for those, whom the Zmaz is their only PV and using cartotanks and cartomizers.
4.25.13 ETA: Have had this rig now for a full day . . . Evening observations:
Earlier in the day, I changed out a 18350 battery. Having replaced the battery, the unit would start up. Menu #1 was accessed multi times, as I toggled the unit to the ON position. Regardless of the attempts, the unit would not fire upon pressing the button. In combination with accessing Menu #1, the battery was also removed and replaced multi times. Revisiting the unit some 30 minutes later, it did fire upon pressing the firing button.
Have experienced a handful of misfires, where the unit will not fire upon pressing the firing button. After a close examination of the firing button area, I noticed that the firing button has light abrasion marks around its perimeter edges. Apparently, care was not taken to bevel the edge of the SS tube's firing button hole. Thus the sharp SS edge rubs against the plastic firing button, as the said is pressed. This may be the probable cause for the misfires, as the button's shavings drop into the unit and may potentially interfere with internal components.
Aside from the noted, when the unit works, it performs quite well.
- Andy . . . Challenge the day.
