Smoktech Vmax Owners - tips, tricks and quirks

[pwyll]

All I heard was guys where dropping their devices and the buttons stopped clicking, simple......don't drop your chit lol...

Then there was Fazed who just had a "dud" idk but I think he claimed the button failed and was not capable of handling the 5amp rating it is supposed to have, I know I sure wouldn't run a 1.5 ohm dc at 6v but thats just me!!

I'm still wondering how fsroq has determined that there is a v1 out there with an updated button though and how would you know cause I think it is just luck of the draw on the button issue and v2 addresses a few issues of the v1.

Might simply be semantics, "any change is a new version." Might be smok PR, after they double-checked their supply of batteries and took out the duds they claimed somewhere that they "released a new version with improved button" or something. I do know that the button complaint was fairly common in the first few days of release and that it almost compleatly disappeared after a couple of weeks, so I can easily see them shutting down production for a short while to either QC all the buttons in stock or get replacements.

For all the flak he gets, Fazed wasn't the only one to get a dud. I saw a post somewhere by someone who'd gotten one of the first ones released to do a review but the first time he hit the button it stuck and the unit was unusable. Also seen plenty by people that got some of the first off the line and have not had a problem with them at all...

 

[440BB]

I think my unit is perfect....

As long as you are happy with your unit, I guess it doesn't matter what version it is! lol

Kurtus, what did you use to strip the head and end cap? It looks like chrome under there,and since I'm getting a painted one, Ill eventually get scratches on those two ends and will want to strip mine too. VMax, that is!

 

[fuzzione]

You know who would have loved that reply.......lmfao
I think my unit is perfect.....the vmax that is and I'm a little concerned I'll be disappointed with the v2 power output but I would love a blue led version of the ss vmax if that exists. I'm reading through the whole thread now trying to figure out what the blue led unit actually is but maybe you can shed a little light on it for me?

I know of only one blue led vmax in existence and it's owned by our very own prolific poster VAPNJ350 (see his avatar). I believe this was an early prototype. I wouldn't try to take it from him either as word is he wields it like a light saber.

 

[kurtus]

I know of only one blue led vmax in existence and it's owned by our very own prolific poster VAPNJ350 (see his avatar). I believe this was an early prototype. I wouldn't try to take it from him either as word is he wields it like a light saber.

Damn it I want one BADDDDDD!!!!!

 

[kurtus]

As long as you are happy with your unit, I guess it doesn't matter what version it is! lol

Kurtus, what did you use to strip the head and end cap? It looks like chrome under there,and since I'm getting a painted one, Ill eventually get scratches on those two ends and will want to strip mine too. VMax, that is!

I just used a paint stripper to get it off and taped around the top with some electrical tape so not to hit the body of it, the brand was circa 1850 bought in Canada but in the states you can get a brand in a spray can made by crown called Tuff-Strip Heavy-Duty Sprayable Stripper. It is sold at lowes and home depot, got this idea from chopper71 and the crown is what he used. The stuff I used required a good bit of scraping with my fingernail after removing the stripper but I got there eventually and I believe it is actually nickel plating rather than chrome.

 

[fuzzione]

I just used a paint stripper to get it off and taped around the top with some electrical tape so not to hit the body of it, the brand was circa 1850 bought in Canada but in the states you can get a brand in a spray can made by crown called Tuff-Strip Heavy-Duty Sprayable Stripper. It is sold at lowes and home depot, got this idea from chopper71 and the crown is what he used. The stuff I used required a good bit of scraping with my fingernail after removing the stripper but I got there eventually and I believe it is actually nickel plating rather than chrome.

I believe the nickel plating statement is correct. Underneath that is the actual brass material. That's where I want to go one day. Depending on the zinc/copper ratio in the brass the colour can range from copper to silver and anything in between. Would be cool to see what's under there. I'm fighting the urge to explore.

Here's a tip...someone mentioned earlier in this thread that the top cap comes off quite easily when tapped off gently with a screwdriver inserted through the bottom (hint: take the batteries out first ). You could conceivably tap it off just a little to clear its contact with the tube so you would have room to work the stripper (there I go again) without getting anything on your tube (lol...I can't stop).

Just remember to put her top back on correctly.

 

[VAPNJ350]

Hey Kurtus...... Are you refering to this beautiful slick body Chrome VMAX.........

 

[kurtus]

Hey Kurtus...... Are you refering to this beautiful slick body Chrome VMAX.........View attachment 107748View attachment 107749View attachment 107750View attachment 107751View attachment 107752

DAMN YOU.......just rub it in a little why don't ya!!

 

[VAPNJ350]

I may be wrong but I think CCV has the best deal on VMAX's in all 3 finishes....Blk, Svr, and Chrome, with IMR's included and FREE SHIPPING....$95. And he'll have the S.S. very very soon, this week I think.

Hey I just realized I was able to insert images, here's the data sheet I was sent for the E'fest IMR 18350 mAh batteries. Keep in mind...THIS IS NOT MY PERSONAL TESTS OR DATA. I'm waiting on them to get here still, maybe Monday when my S.S. VMAX gets here also. Anyway here's some food for thought :

Ok this is driving me nutz , 1st the file is too big so I compress it, then it's the wrong file type from the start, so I'm trying to convert a pdf file to a file type ecf will allow to be uploaded. What a crock of *#%@ !!! Bare with me folks I WILL get these tests uploaded for public viewing.
I will say this at 5 even 10 amp discharges the E'fest impressed even me, now that's sayin somethin'. And they tested it head to head with a AW IMR 18350 at 2,3,4,5, & 10 Amps. ""IF"" my tested numbers and data ends up matching theirs, that's definitely a contender and a definite purchase. Im glad CCV is going to have the E'fest in stock soon and selling the VMAX with a pair of them included. Take care all .....AND WELCOME TO THE VMAX FAMILY TO THE NEW VMAX OWNERS I'VE NOTICED EARLIER.
J

 

[Freddie]

Looking forward to hearing how that Cartomizer punch works out for ya. I like that it has a set stopping point and the price seems pretty fair! It looked like in the guy's video that he showed one of them 801 Boge fusion as a sample punch; at least it looked similar.

PS Thanks for all the good replies here in the posts everyone! I'll be purchasing mine sometime in early July. Need to spend too much on the juice side of things this month, I've been mooching off my friend's supply for this past month. Presently using an Ego-T 3.7volt pass through. It's "alright" but when I tried my friend's Ego Twist with the over 4 volt settings, I got all excited and not so much happy about my gear anymore lol.

Hey Demented! Let me start by saying THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH an EGO 510-T! What COUNTS is that it KEEPS YOU OFF and AWAY from ANALOGS! I am so glad that it does work for YOU in the same token the eGo twist is also a VERY GOOD VV PV! WE DO NOT BELIEVE in bashing or competition of individuals or the PV's they own, but to COMMEND them and HELP SUPPORT them to keep them away from ANALOGS! YOU my friend are more than welcome to chime in at ANY time for ANY QUESTIONS and ANSWERS that you may have! There are a lot of us here, who would be willing to HELP you! Take care and Happy Vaping!

 

[kurtus]

Also just found this place:

The O-ring Store - Where you can find a huge selection of o-rings, hydraulic seals, o-ring kits and accessories!, We make placing your o-ring order and getting o-rings as easy as possible! Get the o-ring seals you need, in your hands, at a fair price

Can order rings individually (cheap), they have $5 flat shipping and take paypal.

Now to pin down the exact sizes.

Don't know if you sorted this out yet but this is what I bought and can confirm that they work on the smoktech dct tanks, no name dct tanks, lil mama tank and vpx tank as I have replace all of them with these. Metric Buna Orings 9mm x 1.5mm Price for 50 pcs.
9mm x 1.5mm metric orings for inside the tank to seal the cartomizer

 

[fuzzione]

Don't know if you sorted this out yet but this is what I bought and can confirm that they work on the smoktech dct tanks, no name dct tanks, lil mama tank and vpx tank as I have replace all of them with these. Metric Buna Orings 9mm x 1.5mm Price for 50 pcs.
9mm x 1.5mm metric orings for inside the tank to seal the cartomizer

Thanks again kurtus, ordered. I was still trying to sort some conflicting info on the outside o-ring sizes but I think I'll just order these for now. Saved a bit on shipping with your source also. Between us I think we have now have enough o-rings to pass on to the next generation.

 

[kurtus]

Thanks again kurtus, ordered. I was still trying to sort some conflicting info on the outside o-ring sizes but I think I'll just order these for now. Saved a bit on shipping with your source also. Between us I think we have now have enough o-rings to pass on to the next generation.

Haven't bothered with the outers myself because the inners take so much more abuse, if I do search for it I'll post up but it will be a long while before that issue arises I think. I did as big daddy vapour what fits the outer on the lil mama tank and it is a #905 10.8mm x 1.9mm or in a bind a #5 11mm x 2mm would work but be really tight, this will work on the vpx tank as well but not on the dct tanks because the diameter is even larger. I have a digital caliper so if I remember I'll try to get the dimensions of the dct outer next time I have one apart.

 

[VAPNJ350]

Keep in mind guys you need to make sure you get the right kind of O-rings , it's more than just size, some rubber types can contaminate your juice. You need the sterile type that can't break down or contaminate in liquids, non-permeable. CCV has the correct type for the inners,...3.5 & 6mL tanks.

 

[kurtus]

Keep in mind guys you need to make sure you get the right kind of O-rings , it's more than just size, some rubber types can contaminate your juice. You need the sterile type that can't break down or contaminate in liquids, non-permeable. CCV has the correct type for the inners,...3.5 & 6mL tanks.

Yes they may have them but us Canadians can't buy from ccv. This was stated on the information of the discussed o-rings, 70 Durometer Rubber Buna Orings, Standard Nitrile is also known as Buna-N. Excellent resistance to petroleum-based oils and fuels, water and alcohols, to me that sounds pretty good but I'm no expert. They are a metric b70 o-ring. Do you know what is actually required as far as ratings on them or does this sound adequate to you? Thanks and where were you when I was trying to purchase mine lol

 

[Freddie]

Yes they may have them but us Canadians can't buy from ccv. This was stated on the information of the discussed o-rings, 70 Durometer Rubber Buna Orings, Standard Nitrile is also known as Buna-N. Excellent resistance to petroleum-based oils and fuels, water and alcohols, to me that sounds pretty good but I'm no expert. They are a metric b70 o-ring. Do you know what is actually required as far as ratings on them or does this sound adequate to you? Thanks and where were you when I was trying to purchase mine lol

Bro, ONE thing you are going to find out about VAPNJ350 is he's like a NINJA! You never know where he's at...HAHAHA...LOL!

 

[kurtus]

Question, does all of your guys vmax's read 8v-8.1v with fresh batts in it no load, I metered my batts to 4.21-4.20v but they always read 8v on the vmax check voltage setting. Not an issue at all just seems strange, I am using the blue no name crap batts that fuzz was using too but it shouldn't matter when they are fresh and nothing is loaded onto the device. Checking the batts with a quality fluke 87 meter

 

[Freddie]

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[Freddie]

Question, does all of your guys vmax's read 8v-8.1v with fresh batts in it no load, I metered my batts to 4.21-4.20v but they always read 8v on the vmax check voltage setting. Not an issue at all just seems strange, I am using the blue no name crap batts that fuzz was using too but it shouldn't matter when they are fresh and nothing is loaded onto the device. Checking the batts with a quality fluke 87 meter

OH, NEVERMIND bro! I understand NOW what you are saying...DUH...HAHAHA...LOL! That is a little weird, but shouldn't be an issue!

 

[pwyll]

Question, does all of your guys vmax's read 8v-8.1v with fresh batts in it no load, I metered my batts to 4.21-4.20v but they always read 8v on the vmax check voltage setting. Not an issue at all just seems strange, I am using the blue no name crap batts that fuzz was using too but it shouldn't matter when they are fresh and nothing is loaded onto the device. Checking the batts with a quality fluke 87 meter

Yep. My charger gets the AW IMR's to exactly 4.12 every time, but the VMax reads 8.0 to 8.1. It's notorious for the voltage readings to be slightly off--elsewhere there is a discussion about how the low voltage cut-off kicks in before the batteries meter as low as the VMax reads them. It sounds to me like it's either a faulty averaging algorithm or the voltage readings are deliberately set low to avoid over-discharging cheaper batteries that may have lower tolerances because the "false readings" are too consistent from one machine to another to be a case of poor metering, imo.