Thanks, ukeman. What about single vs dual coil? Does it really make a difference with the vmaz?
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Well, it took me some time but I finally was able to read all the threads concerning the Max. I've had my Vmax for almost a month now and couldn't be happier. The hits, the vapor and the length the batteries last are amazing. It sure beats my LT knock off and my V8 gripper.
While it does has have a few quirks, I can live with them. One thing I did find rather amusing was the provari people comparing the Max. To me , it was like comparing a Harley to a Kawasaki. They both do the same thing, one just happens to cost more then the other. For some reason, my Max doesn't like my Griffin. I have it using a ss wick, with 34 ga nic-chrome coming out to 2.4 on my meter. But anytime I try it on my Max, I get the dreaded 9.9 on the ohms. But it works fine on the LT and the Gripper.Not to worry too much though, I'm using a ViviNova tank with a rebuilt head at 3.0 ohms. Makes tons of vapor and the flavor shines through also.
Only other problem I've had a is a dct always leaking and gurgling on me, nothing I do seems to alleviate it. As you can tell, I'm not a novice but I don't consider myself an elite either. Just an ordinary guy trying to stay off the death sticks, which makes the Boss Lady very happy.
Thanks for taking the time to read this and keep vaping and grinning, makes people winder what we know and they don't.
Now I can sit back, do some serious vaping and ponder some of life's mysteries, like"
why do they call them panty's and they only cover 1 ....?
and why do they call it a bra but it covers 2 boobs?
Peace out everybody!
While it does has have a few quirks, I can live with them. One thing I did find rather amusing was the provari people comparing the Max. To me , it was like comparing a Harley to a Kawasaki. They both do the same thing, one just happens to cost more then the other. For some reason, my Max doesn't like my Griffin. I have it using a ss wick, with 34 ga nic-chrome coming out to 2.4 on my meter. But anytime I try it on my Max, I get the dreaded 9.9 on the ohms. But it works fine on the LT and the Gripper.Not to worry too much though, I'm using a ViviNova tank with a rebuilt head at 3.0 ohms. Makes tons of vapor and the flavor shines through also.
Only other problem I've had a is a dct always leaking and gurgling on me, nothing I do seems to alleviate it. As you can tell, I'm not a novice but I don't consider myself an elite either. Just an ordinary guy trying to stay off the death sticks, which makes the Boss Lady very happy.
Thanks for taking the time to read this and keep vaping and grinning, makes people winder what we know and they don't.
Now I can sit back, do some serious vaping and ponder some of life's mysteries, like"
why do they call them panty's and they only cover 1 ....?
and why do they call it a bra but it covers 2 boobs?
Peace out everybody!
why do they call them panty's and they only cover 1 ....?
and why do they call it a bra but it covers 2 boobs?
Peace out everybody!
Those GOT to be the best ponders of the week! Thanks!
Ok I went ahead and ordered some 2.5 and 3.0 resistance cartos to play with-single and dual coil. I have managed to use the v for a few days without messing it up, and I am starting to love it, even though I have loved the vivi novas and it seems I can't use them anymore.
I hope that you've tried wetting the Vivi coil with a few drops before using. Also it helps to fray out the ends of the wicks before filling. It's pretty common knowledge that the stock coils that come with some of these Vivis are wound a bit too tight choking off the juice flow. Many people, including myself, have had really good luck replacing the stock wick/coil. I still think that the Nova design is one of the best to come along with that style of clearo tank. Although I mainly use rebuildable attys and tanks these days, I still have a couple of Vivi Novas in the rotation.
i did. i tried wetting, cutting little slits in the silicone where it sits on the wick (a la pbusardo), and tried it with every resistance head i've got. it seems to me that the vmax gives out too much power for the wicks to handle. i can't get rid of the burnt taste, even at 3 volts. i will stick to cartos-i have no problem with cartos and carto tanks, i'm just bummed that i have all these vivi novas, which i thought were awesome on my ego twist, and they aren't able to handle the power of the vmax.
I usually wind up redoing the heads myself, I can get them up to 4ohms and have no problem with them. I'd rather use a vivi then a carto. But I'd really like to get my Griffin working though.
You're welcome. Just one of the many things that go through me troubled mind, the Boss Lady wonders where I come up with them. Guess it's a hormone thing I guess.
i'm not quite ready to rebuild attys and such. i am in over my head with this device as it is. i'm just looking for the right carto resistance now and some decent tanks w/some drip tips, and i'm going to settle into this device, read the forums, and learn...i just couldn't pass up the deal i was offered. it's a wonderful machine, even if it is a bit intimidating.
I have a vmax and i simply love it. I had thought of getting another one as a back up. However i am reading the rave reviews on provari. When i look up they perform similar functions. What is the real difference between between a vmax and a provari ?
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I've Been using the 2.8 stock coil on my V2 at 3.5 and it's just great maybe the juice you're using is too thick? just a tought!!!
Maybe-I'm using Backwoods Brew Casablanca, which I believe is a 70/30 mix, and not very thick. I tried it with other juice, too. What kind of juice are you using? Perhaps I can thin it out or use a thicker one...beats me, but it really is bumming me out.
I am using a DIY 70/30 PG/VG it works pretty good no burnt taste at all, I also use the Vivi nova on my Zmax at 6,5W no problem there either
Wow. I wish I knew what I was doing wrong, because I sure love those Vivi tanks.
I only have a few steamers I can use with a Vmax. My Mini Nova heads are all recoiled 1.9 ohm, and there's no point even trying them with the Vmax. Anything below 2.5 seems to taste burned. A 2.8 ohm coil in a Vivi Nova might work well with a Vmax.
The issue is that Vmax gives out a LOT more voltage and power than the 3.0V reading makes us think. I think it's comparable to 4.8V from a Twist, or any other "regular" VV.
Edit: I was talking the older Vmax but typed Zmax... Fixed. An actual Zmax in wattage mode should work well with lower ohms also.
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I use 3.5ml vivi novas at 2.4 and 2.8 ohms with my Zmax no problem. I use them all the time on it. Sorry - I don't know what volts because I use the wattage mode. But they work fine so I'd think the Vmax would be ok with them.
Recoil it your self and get the ohms you need for any mod you choose ! How to re-wick & re-coil a Vivi Nova head - YouTube
I just recoil mine and it's great, I have all rebuildables ,so I never have buy coils/atomizers from China again.
Maybe this will help , if you want try to rebuild it your self, it is very easy......just a thought?
I just recoil mine and it's great, I have all rebuildables ,so I never have buy coils/atomizers from China again.
Maybe this will help , if you want try to rebuild it your self, it is very easy......just a thought?
I can't say much of anything good about the workings of the first versions of ViVi nova's out of the box and the latest versions "work" kind of OK but with some very simple and easy modifications these things will perform in, my opinion, as good as anything on the market.
Easy to buy, easy to fill, easy to mod. I have no problem @ 5 volts*/2.2 ohm if your wick/coil is physically large enough and wicks correctly.(that is if you can handle it, pretty big cloud of vapor)
* actual voltage
Let me add that I'm using two 2mm silica with 32g nichrome.
Easy to buy, easy to fill, easy to mod. I have no problem @ 5 volts*/2.2 ohm if your wick/coil is physically large enough and wicks correctly.(that is if you can handle it, pretty big cloud of vapor)
* actual voltage
Let me add that I'm using two 2mm silica with 32g nichrome.
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I had similar problems as yours. When i use the 2.8 ohms head i get a burning taste. I switched to a 3.2 ohms head and it is all good now.
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