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I am looking to add a Vmax to my collection since you can get them for under $100 now. Before I order one, I just want to know if they fixed the issue they were having with the voltage actually being higher than what you set it too. The reason I ask is because there are a couple juices I like vaping around 3.2-3.6 volts and if 3.2 volts on the Vmax is like 4.0 volts on everything else then it's not going to fly. I've seen some people say they though it was fixed in the second batch but I don't know for sure.
Got my ultrafire 188 charger today from superT. Vapn... I pm'd you bout setting for it. I think I got it set okay just wanna be sure.
Day 2 on the vmax and lovin it. Batteries only lasted me about 10 hours yesterday but had plenty of time to settle in with it. Had one glitch where it seemed to power off by itself randomly and then wouldnt come back on for a minute but it hasnt happend again.
Another question. When checking the remaining battery voltage it shows the remaining charge as total between two batteries. Fully charged should be 8.4v? the low point 6.4v?
If Im wrong please correct me. I know I read it before here but its slipped my mind now.
Day 2 on the vmax and lovin it. Batteries only lasted me about 10 hours yesterday but had plenty of time to settle in with it. Had one glitch where it seemed to power off by itself randomly and then wouldnt come back on for a minute but it hasnt happend again.
Another question. When checking the remaining battery voltage it shows the remaining charge as total between two batteries. Fully charged should be 8.4v? the low point 6.4v?
If Im wrong please correct me. I know I read it before here but its slipped my mind now.
Just a note about durability issues - my Vmax got kicked out of my hand last night and sailed onto a concrete walk. It hit hard and apparently on the button based on the scrape. My heart may have missed a beat. The Vmax performs as if nothing happened!
I put up a thread for the rest of the ECF community who may be wondering about the Vmax http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...pv-discussion/308049-vmax-meets-concrete.html
For those keeping score, Vmax 1, concrete 0.
I put up a thread for the rest of the ECF community who may be wondering about the Vmax http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...pv-discussion/308049-vmax-meets-concrete.html
For those keeping score, Vmax 1, concrete 0.
Hey Buff, since their may be a few out there with this charger or one on the way to them, for the sake of putting it in a post for every one to read, just make a mental note of what post # it is for future reference. Ok....here we go. Im going to break this into 2 small parts."Recommended use" ..&.."My use".
1st Recommended Use : Ok...real simple, their are 2 slider switches on the Ultrafire WF-188, One on the R.side that shows : 3.0/3.2 & 3.6/3.7 (volts). On the L.side that shows: 300mA / 650mA (miliAmps).
-- The recommended charging rate for most 3.0/3.2 volt batteries is 300mA. And the "most often" recommended charging rate for a 3.6/3.7 volt batteries is 500-650mA, in this case 650mA.
-- So this being explained when you charge 3.0/3.2v batteries the voltage slider on the R.side should be set to 3.0/3.2 and the charging rate slider switch on the L,side should be set to 300mA.
-- When charging 3.6/3.7v batteries the slider on the R.side should be set accordingly to 3.6/3.7 and the charging rate should be set to 650mA.
Now "My usage" ( this how I use it as a personal prefference if you decide to do any of the following you do at your own choice)
-- All the above is followed to the "T" by me,... with the exeption of 1 small detail and 2 very simple but different situations.
1.If I want/need my 3.7v batteries to charge quickly during the "day" for immediate use I follow the above directions, 3.6/3.7 switch and 650mA charging rate.
2. If I'm going to charge a battery that is fully discharged (to it's safe discharge voltage of 2.5-3.0v) overnight, I keep the 3.6/3.7v switch as is, but take the charge rate to 300mA so it's a slower charge.
Please keep in mind I'm usually in bed by 11pm (est) and up by 4am(est) for my morning workout and getting to work. So 5 hours is as long as their on there. Theirs only 7 batteries I even use and only 3 sizes............ E'fest IMR 18650 2200mAh.... E'fest IMR 18350 800mAh,....E'fest IMR 14650 900mAh,.....AW IMR 18650 2000MaH,....AW IMR 18350 700mAh,.....And PANASONIC CGR 18650CH 2250 mAh, PANASONIC NCR 18650 3100mAh.
FYI: My E'fest AW side by side tests are very close to being complete and double checked. All I can say right now is "so far" Im in total AHH over the output amperage of every single E'fest I tested. For now I'll leave it at that.
I hope this helps Buff, and whoever else may have the same questions....Take care everyone !!!! ......J
Well I tried to keep it short....o'well . lol
I can confirm the durability of it as well, I have a tendancy to leave my vmax on my lap while driveing and well yes I forget and jump out of the truck(when parked of course
) and onto the concrete it goes. Done this about 4x now and u think I'd know better by now but I do this with my iphone 4s too, seems the more expensive the device the more I drop it lol. No major damage as of yet and it's been 4 foot drops everytime not to mention numourus tip overs on my desk at work. Damn strong I say so buy more of them!!!!
Got mine yesterday. Holy crap! This thing is a serious upgrade in power from the IPro I'd been using. Loving it. Haven't tried it with dual coil tanks yet - what is the recommended voltage people have been at? I've been using a 3.0 Boge tank at around 4.5 and it's fantastic - can't imagine wanting to go much higher than that.
Getting used to the menus. Wish it was a bit easier to turn it off and on - I keep mine in my pocket alot.
I know it'll vary, but how long are people lasting on a fresh set of the Efest batts? I'm at around 4.5 volts most of the time.
Getting used to the menus. Wish it was a bit easier to turn it off and on - I keep mine in my pocket alot.
I know it'll vary, but how long are people lasting on a fresh set of the Efest batts? I'm at around 4.5 volts most of the time.
I can confirm the durability of it as well, I have a tendancy to leave my vmax on my lap while driveing and well yes I forget and jump out of the truck(when parked of course
It's no wonder all you people are complaining of paint chipping off. I accidently dropped my vmax from my mouth onto my lap once and screamed in horror before it gently landed
Bad day for me - the button problem returned and pretty much made my V1 unusable so I sent my VMAX back to where I bought it so it could be replaced.
Good news is that the store where it came from only got 5 volt start versions so I'll be getting a brand new one.
Good news is that the store where it came from only got 5 volt start versions so I'll be getting a brand new one.
I stat mainly at 3.3-3.8v with the Boge 801 Fusions or my new DiD R.A. with a 2.6-2.8ohm coil and I get on AVG, all day from 4am to 8 sometime 10pm. The E'fest are so much better than I ever expected. After Im done with my last test of the E'fest's it may be safe to say....I found my new "PRIMARILY" used battery.
Shame Dirk, and I always thought that stuff only happened to me. Fortunately such failures rarely appear to be reported so there's an excellent probability your replacement will be just fine. Could have even been a separation of the lead wire from the positive pole which has happened to one poster in this thread and turned out to be an easy fix. Yours is the more sensible solution however, a new replacement.
Thanks for the info on the charger Vapn! Makes alot of sense and very easy to follow.
The ultrafire at 650mah charged the efests I have in like 45 mins to an hour. Crazee! I thought it would take hours and had settled back to my ego-c and low and behold...
green lights of glory on my charger!
(ok ok, over the top I know but I was thrilled.)
Whats the full charge volts, and empty volts on the Vmax just for future reference tho?
The ultrafire at 650mah charged the efests I have in like 45 mins to an hour. Crazee! I thought it would take hours and had settled back to my ego-c and low and behold...
green lights of glory on my charger!
(ok ok, over the top I know but I was thrilled.)
Whats the full charge volts, and empty volts on the Vmax just for future reference tho?
For you guys in the vehicles.
I went into walmart the other day and bought a green round flower display piece in the hobby area, it's pretty soft foam and you can start an indentation in it then push your mod into it about 1/2 to 3/4 of the way and wal la u have a pv holder that fits in your vehicles cup holder. U may need to trim around the bottom to make it curve a bit so it fits into your sized holder, but it will fit tight and no more having it in your lap.
I used a knife to trim around the bottom edge..
I went into walmart the other day and bought a green round flower display piece in the hobby area, it's pretty soft foam and you can start an indentation in it then push your mod into it about 1/2 to 3/4 of the way and wal la u have a pv holder that fits in your vehicles cup holder. U may need to trim around the bottom to make it curve a bit so it fits into your sized holder, but it will fit tight and no more having it in your lap.
I used a knife to trim around the bottom edge..
Seasoned V-Max Users:
A couple things. Maybe a couple questions...
First of all, thanks to Karla Lyle for selling me a VMax dirt cheap and breaking me into VV. That being said, this will be my first VV mod and I bought just the unit from her so I need to pick up some batts. In an earlier post on this thread someone mentioned elitevaporworks.com being the cheapest - which I'm all about. If someone knows of a better spot I'd appreciate a push in the right direction.
I'm confused about the charger/chargING situation. This is noob stuff, and I could dig around but I'm lazy and this info is probably on the tips of your fingers. I've been looking at the XTAR MP2 - which looks like it's made for 2 smaller stackable batteries. I realize the XTAR WP2 is out now and could be ideal but would require 2 spacer to fit a standard 18350. Is spending the extra $5 on the WP2 worth it? Also, is it possible to have just 1 full size battery instead of 2 stackables? I'm not going to be picking up another mod for some time, so the batteries I use will be specific to the VMAX exclusively if that makes sense. I just need to know what would be the best accessory to pick up would so I don't spend money I don't have unneccessarily.
As it sits now I use an 510 threaded Ego with a Stardust tank and can't wait for it to live on my shelf as a backup. Since I don't have the VMax in hand, I'm not sure what will fit or what the best carto (or tank preferrably) would be to use in conjunction. I'm a function over form guy, but my device looking pretty makes me happy too. So - having the VMax on it's way in the mail shortly, on a tight budget, and with all your current VMax'ers wisdom: what do you recommend I buy in conjunction with this PV?
I appreciate any input.
Edit: If this has been answered somewhere already, sorry about that. Again, I'm lazy and this thread is like... 80-something pages long, so...
A couple things. Maybe a couple questions...
First of all, thanks to Karla Lyle for selling me a VMax dirt cheap and breaking me into VV. That being said, this will be my first VV mod and I bought just the unit from her so I need to pick up some batts. In an earlier post on this thread someone mentioned elitevaporworks.com being the cheapest - which I'm all about. If someone knows of a better spot I'd appreciate a push in the right direction.
I'm confused about the charger/chargING situation. This is noob stuff, and I could dig around but I'm lazy and this info is probably on the tips of your fingers. I've been looking at the XTAR MP2 - which looks like it's made for 2 smaller stackable batteries. I realize the XTAR WP2 is out now and could be ideal but would require 2 spacer to fit a standard 18350. Is spending the extra $5 on the WP2 worth it? Also, is it possible to have just 1 full size battery instead of 2 stackables? I'm not going to be picking up another mod for some time, so the batteries I use will be specific to the VMAX exclusively if that makes sense. I just need to know what would be the best accessory to pick up would so I don't spend money I don't have unneccessarily.
As it sits now I use an 510 threaded Ego with a Stardust tank and can't wait for it to live on my shelf as a backup. Since I don't have the VMax in hand, I'm not sure what will fit or what the best carto (or tank preferrably) would be to use in conjunction. I'm a function over form guy, but my device looking pretty makes me happy too. So - having the VMax on it's way in the mail shortly, on a tight budget, and with all your current VMax'ers wisdom: what do you recommend I buy in conjunction with this PV?
I appreciate any input.
Edit: If this has been answered somewhere already, sorry about that. Again, I'm lazy and this thread is like... 80-something pages long, so...
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It's no wonder all you people are complaining of paint chipping off. I accidently dropped my vmax from my mouth onto my lap once and screamed in horror before it gently landed
I still stand behind the fact that it only takes a small bump with my keys in my pocket and a chip happens, I wouldn't claim the paint sucks if I dropped it....I know when I'm at fault and I can scratch the paint off with my fingernail if I tried hard enough, might just be a few units that this is the case with. It does have 2 layers of paint though cause I have ships that reveal another layer of flatter black under it.
Seasoned V-Max Users:
A couple things. Maybe a couple questions...
First of all, thanks to Karla Lyle for selling me a VMax dirt cheap and breaking me into VV. That being said, this will be my first VV mod and I bought just the unit from her so I need to pick up some batts. In an earlier post on this thread someone mentioned elitevaporworks.com being the cheapest - which I'm all about. If someone knows of a better spot I'd appreciate a push in the right direction.
I'm confused about the charger/chargING situation. This is noob stuff, and I could dig around but I'm lazy and this info is probably on the tips of your fingers. I've been looking at the XTAR MP2 - which looks like it's made for 2 smaller stackable batteries. I realize the XTAR WP2 is out now and could be ideal but would require 2 spacer to fit a standard 18350. Is spending the extra $5 on the WP2 worth it? Also, is it possible to have just 1 full size battery instead of 2 stackables? I'm not going to be picking up another mod for some time, so the batteries I use will be specific to the VMAX exclusively if that makes sense. I just need to know what would be the best accessory to pick up would so I don't spend money I don't have unneccessarily.
As it sits now I use an 510 threaded Ego with a Stardust tank and can't wait for it to live on my shelf as a backup. Since I don't have the VMax in hand, I'm not sure what will fit or what the best carto (or tank preferrably) would be to use in conjunction. I'm a function over form guy, but my device looking pretty makes me happy too. So - having the VMax on it's way in the mail shortly, on a tight budget, and with all your current VMax'ers wisdom: what do you recommend I buy in conjunction with this PV?
I appreciate any input.
Edit: If this has been answered somewhere already, sorry about that. Again, I'm lazy and this thread is like... 80-something pages long, so...
Could one of our wonderful members point him/her to the right post about batteries and chargers for me. I give the hints.
Batteries, cheap , CCV, E'fest
2 batteries NOT 1...EVER
Xtar, overpriced, not worth it, SPACERS SUCK !!!
ULTRAFIRE WF-188, Awesome, cheap, CCV also, or SuperT. There are posts by the miltitudes about any and all details about these keywords and hints. 1 page before this is one I did personally about the charger to get. Just don't have time right now to go into to it further...IT'S DINNER TIME !!!! Be back later if you need further help.
That's all I really understand in your post
..I'm assuming the other batteries are brands you're recommending.I found this: http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...moktech-vmax-owners-aw-imr-18350-battery.html
Any truth behind it?
I'm all for buying genuine batts since they make the mod. I guess I just need a charger and tank recommendation.
That's all I really understand in your post
I found this: http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...moktech-vmax-owners-aw-imr-18350-battery.html
Any truth behind it?
I'm all for buying genuine batts since they make the mod. I guess I just need a charger and tank recommendation.
Your link is in fact correct myx.
If you do a thread search on IMR 18350 in this thread you're going to find tons of info on the what where and why's of batteries for your vmax. To save you some trouble, many opt for the GENUINE AW IMR 18350's. More recently, some tests have been performed by our very own VAPNJ350 on the E'fest 18350's that are one of the few readily available alternatives that keep pace with the AW's. The collective wisdom in this thread is not to cheap out on imitation, knock-off batteries for the vmax. It needs quality batteries due to the way it provides power. So spend the extra $2-3 per battery or you might be sorry you didn't. Recommended vendors for the E'fests is Crystal Clear Vaping and for the AW's I like Super T Manufacturing.
Researching and reading specs on the NITECORE i4 V2 Intelligence charger and so far IMPRESSED with the research and specs on these are OUTSTANDING! I feel that this is a MUST have! I am going to pick up at least 2 these! DAMN...MORE money being spent...HAHAHA...LOL!
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