Smoktech Vmax Owners - tips, tricks and quirks

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Stop arguing about it then lol...I was just pointing out something not arguing about anything.

The debate can be settled like gentleman - with an online LIVE webcast of a traditional man vs man fisticuffs throwdown. One representing Provari, the other the VMax. Let's settle this once and for all!

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Love my Vmax but Im having an issue. With my Vivi Nova tanks it keeps spitting out an f2 error. The Boges work fine, but everytime I put a nova tank on I get a F2 error and eventually an F1 error ---> reset device. I have tried moving the center post on the novas but it hasnt made a difference. Cant figure out whats going on. It will fire at random times but its sporadic. I submitted a ticket with madvapes about it, but thought someone here might have a solution before I have to send it back for a replacement.
If you screw it on too tight, then you will get errors. I screwed it on too tight and got the error, loosen it up just a little and it works fine with no error messages.


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Whatever anybody vapes that keeps them away from killing themself with death sticks makes me happy as hell. If it's a Provari that keeps you away from them that's wonderful. I'm not trying to bash any device in particular or anybody for liking what they like. I like the VMax because it satisfies me like nothing else can. If somebody says it sucks I'm not going to go cry and try to bash them and what they are using. I'm going to state facts in efforts to back up my favorite device. Nothing wrong with a little friendly competition to keep things exciting. No need to get all uptight and start a war over something so meaningless because it all boils down to what makes you happy makes you happy and keeps you away from the death sticks then that's all that matters.
 

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Whatever anybody vapes that keeps them away from killing themself with death sticks makes me happy as hell. If it's a Provari that keeps you away from them that's wonderful. I'm not trying to bash any device in particular or anybody for liking what they like. I like the VMax because it satisfies me like nothing else can. If somebody says it sucks I'm not going to go cry and try to bash them and what they are using. I'm going to state facts in efforts to back up my favorite device. Nothing wrong with a little friendly competition to keep things exciting. No need to get all uptight and start a war over something so meaningless because it all boils down to what makes you happy makes you happy and keeps you away from the death sticks then that's all that matters.

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The debate can be settled like gentleman - with an online LIVE webcast of a traditional man vs man fisticuffs throwdown. One representing Provari, the other the VMax. Let's settle this once and for all!

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No need for that because no matter what, my opinion will never change and my opinion is that the VMax smokes the Provari. That dosen't mean I'm saying the Provari sucks by any means...all it means is that I like the VMax better. When people come in and start talking trash about the VMax saying so and so is flawless and it's so perfect never breaks down like the VMax and I know that's horse crap I'm going to speak my mind.
 

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Going to change the subject for a moment :)

So, I'm planning on venturing into the world of rebuildable atomizers, and I'm hoping you lovely people can help me decide which to buy. I've ordered my 3mm wicks and 32g wire. Assume money is not a concern. I need something that travels well (can lay on it's side, upside down, etc) and holds a decent amount of juice (preferably 2.5 or more ml). I also like to switch juice up sometimes, so it can't be TOO bulky like an Odysseus, since I'd like to fit a couple of them in an ego case.

I've been using Vivi Novas up until now, but want to step up to something that's really designed for easy rebuilding. Plus I have giant sausage fingers, and working with those tiny Vivi Nova heads is going to be a nightmare :)

So what are your thoughts?
 

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offtopic but.... I got my Avalon today and it's awesome.

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Going to change the subject for a moment :)

So, I'm planning on venturing into the world of rebuildable atomizers, and I'm hoping you lovely people can help me decide which to buy. I've ordered my 3mm wicks and 32g wire. Assume money is not a concern. I need something that travels well (can lay on it's side, upside down, etc) and holds a decent amount of juice (preferably 2.5 or more ml). I also like to switch juice up sometimes, so it can't be TOO bulky like an Odysseus, since I'd like to fit a couple of them in an ego case.

I've been using Vivi Novas up until now, but want to step up to something that's really designed for easy rebuilding. Plus I have giant sausage fingers, and working with those tiny Vivi Nova heads is going to be a nightmare :)

So what are your thoughts?

IMO get a Phoenix RA. If you don't like bulky that is your best bet. I can't really see a rebuildable tasting any better and you can use SS mesh for the best possible flavor if you desire. It's easy to use/rebuild, you can use single/dual/tripple coils and it's built really well for the price. You will get no leaks no gurgling and no juice in your mouth because there is no center air channel like your average atomizer. You can adjust the TH/vapor as well. You can also thread any eGo cone or any rebuildable ce5/6+ tank onto the base for a customized look. It won't hold 2.5ml as you perfered but it will hold about 25 drops if you put your wick up high which will allow you to vape for a pretty good while. If that's too small they have the TBC-1 which uses a tank with the same design as a Bulli.

Best vape I have ever had and will never go back to vaping anything else. My search for the perfect vape is finally over with the VMax and the Phoenix. Never thought this day would come to be honest.
 
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IMO get a Phoenix RA. If you don't like bulky that is your best bet. I can't really see a rebuildable tasting any better and you can use SS mesh for the best possible flavor if you desire. It's easy to use/rebuild, you can use single/dual/tripple coils and it's built really well for the price. You will get no leaks no gurgling and no juice in your mouth because there is no center air channel like your average atomizer. You can adjust the TH/vapor as well. You can also thread any eGo cone or any rebuildable ce5/6+ tank onto the base for a customized look. It won't hold 2.5ml as you perfered but it will hold about 25 drops if you put your wick up high which will allow you to vape for a pretty good while. If that's too small they have the TBC-1 which uses a tank with the same design as a Bulli.

Best vape I have ever had and will never go back to vaping anything else. My search for the perfect vape is finally over with the VMax and the Phoenix. Never thought this day would come to be honest.
Who carries these TCB-1's?
 
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Going to change the subject for a moment :)

So, I'm planning on venturing into the world of rebuildable atomizers, and I'm hoping you lovely people can help me decide which to buy. I've ordered my 3mm wicks and 32g wire. Assume money is not a concern. I need something that travels well (can lay on it's side, upside down, etc) and holds a decent amount of juice (preferably 2.5 or more ml). I also like to switch juice up sometimes, so it can't be TOO bulky like an Odysseus, since I'd like to fit a couple of them in an ego case.

I've been using Vivi Novas up until now, but want to step up to something that's really designed for easy rebuilding. Plus I have giant sausage fingers, and working with those tiny Vivi Nova heads is going to be a nightmare :)

So what are your thoughts?




Well if money is no object I think I would lean more towards a Penelope maybe. It holds the juice amount your looking for. It's pretty much sealed and one of the easier to rebuild R.A.'s out there. I don't have 1 ....YET !!! But It's on order as of Thursday evening. It's small,compact,one of the best R.A's out there A.T.M. All the research I've done on it says it's definitely a buyer. If you just want to see if R.A.'s are going to suit your needs then I would maybe start inexpensive 1st as these type of atty's are not for everyone. Maybe like a Phoenix or a Avalon....something low cost entry level that you can actually get on a website and not have to wait for decades to get and be on someones favorites list to even be considered for 1. Wink Wink !!!! Anyway...hope this helps and gets you goin' in the right direction. Take care and good luck !!
 

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Theirs only 1 thing I can't stand about certain devices/atty's/tanks,etc.... The absolute biggest pep-peeve in the vaping world.....

I HATE FLAT TIP MOUTH PIECES !!!!


I smoked round cigarettes...NOT plastic flat tipped cigars. Why make something like the TCB-1 then put a flat tip on it. I just don't get it....doesn't even look good with it like that. But "thats my opinion".
 

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All you guys waiting for a vmax in the mail, really dont want to bust your bubble but becareful..... from what im reading a lot of these units are coming deffective they freez up causing you to have to take out the betterys to restart the unit and thats the small problem...I had my unit for 2 weeks and it started smoking from inside the unit while I had it to my face vaping it with my morning coffee....scared the crap out of me. Thought it was going to blow up in my face or hands. Removed the batterys and burnt smelling fumes and smoke came out from the unit, So I truly hope you vmax newbees have a better experience with yours than I did with mine......

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All you guys waiting for a vmax in the mail, really dont want to bust your bubble but becareful..... from what im reading a lot of these units are coming deffective they freez up causing you to have to take out the betterys to restart the unit and thats the small problem...I had my unit for 2 weeks and it started smoking from inside the unit while I had it to my face vaping it with my morning coffee....scared the crap out of me. Thought it was going to blow up in my face or hands. Removed the batterys and burnt smelling fumes and smoke came out from the unit, So I truly hope you vmax newbees have a better experience with yours than I did with mine......

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Which vendor did you use and is that one of the new bue led ones? Was it replaced by the vendor?
 
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