I just got a V5 a few days ago, and LOVE it. I must have an older version even though the site I bought it from said it was the latest, since I don't have the etched logo on the tube.
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I just got a V5 a few days ago, and LOVE it. I must have an older version even though the site I bought it from said it was the latest, since I don't have the etched logo on the tube.
Don't worry about it. All of the V5s have the removable top cap and other than logos, all are new production. It could be a slightly older production unit or it could be recent production but the vendor didn't order it with logos. Sigelei offers vendors some choice in orders including kit items, finish and I suppose, logos too.
Thanks to those suggesting to use noalox on the threads, I picked some up today (with me and 2 store clerks searching for it in lowes) and it does make quite a difference. I think I was over tightening before applying noalox, as tightened till had no play or wobble, now added noalox to the threads, it is a lot smoother and don't need to tighten as much to lose the wobble/play, I was surprised how much of a difference it did make.
I just got mine today from varitube. I love this thing, I should have gotten a mod a long time ago. Big step up from the ego's I was using before. I'm using it with a Kangertech Aerotank with 2.0 dual coil at 12.0 watts and its vapetastic, no gurgling, no burnt taste, just clean vape. I love it!
here is a couple pics next to my ego's.
18350 mode and 18650 mode.
here is a couple pics next to my ego's.
18350 mode and 18650 mode.
Are the V3's still being produced? I checked Desert Vapes where I got my V3 and they said the V3 is no longer available. The V5's are not in stock, but the V5's are on order. Personally I don't need the USB charging bit, so I'm sorry to see the V3's to go if they have been discontinued. They are the perfect mix of form and function 
They are indeed still in production because mine is the newest version with sigelei and zmax laser etched on the body also has a metal button.
Cool. Where did you get it and how much was it. Perhaps Desert Vapes were clearing theirs out. Mine has the Sigelei etching but not the metal button or Zmax etching.
Also did they re-enforce the battery wall so you can't overtighten and damage the control module?
Also did they re-enforce the battery wall so you can't overtighten and damage the control module?
I got mine from varitube for 74.95 for the kit. Tinkering with it since I got it, it seems that the control board is threaded into something or held into place by something other than glue. I took my finger and pushed and twisted as hard as I could on the bottom of the board and it would not budge, so I think they took into consideration the complaints and made a sweet mod. It is really solid if I do say so myself. I also have the 18650 in it at the moment and torqued it down as much as I could(I know not smart but I had to see if it was junk) and the display didn't budge. I think they built a winner this time.
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I was at my local B&M and they only had the Smoktech Zmax Telescope in stock. I really liked the feel and size and was hoping it was the same size and thickness as the Sigelei Telescope. I was wondering if you knew about the size comparisons of the two. How does the Smoktech compare to the Sigelei Telescope ?
The Sigelei Telescopic V3 weighs 3.7 oz. It measures 23mm in diameter and 100mm long with 18350, 127-130mm long with 18650. I have no experience with the Smok telescope and can't provide a fair comparison of the two for you. However, ECF has seen fit to give Smok "Max" users their very own forum here.
APV Model Specific Discussion
You should be able to get the Smok info from the link above. We are mostly Sigelei users here but you never know, someone here may have owned one.
APV Model Specific Discussion
You should be able to get the Smok info from the link above. We are mostly Sigelei users here but you never know, someone here may have owned one.
Somebody has must have experience with the SMOK and Sigelei Zmax Telescope's. Are they identical in weight/size ect...
I already provided the Sigelei V3 info for you a few posts back. Three lengths are given for the Smok Telescopic Zmax: 101.5mm/116.5mm/131.5mm (18350, 18500, 18650). Smok lists the weight as 142.3g+75g(box). 142.3g is 5.02 oz. Maybe that weight includes a battery.
Smok multi-function Zmax Variable Voltage & wattage and blue LED screen, View multi-function zmax, Smoktech Product Details from Shenzhen Smok Technology Co., Ltd. on Alibaba.com
An official Sigelei Zmax Telescopic V3 page. Mine is 100mm in length with the short battery cap.
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Yes. That's what my calipers say, too. Here it is with an IBTanked 22mm XL tank on top. You can't tell that the tank is 1mm smaller in diameter than the Sigelei. If I knocked that over on the table (which I have done quite a few times) the tank won't make contact with the desk.
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Btw yzer, the V3 top that I was looking at from a vendor told me the top cap was not removable on it. I guess it could possibly be an older version?
Would you recommend it as an upgrade from the spinner? I myself have an MVP but I am asking for a friend who wants a tube mod.
Since it's the same price as the vamo, should he go for this?
Since it's the same price as the vamo, should he go for this?
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