Smoktech Vmax Owners - tips, tricks and quirks

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fuzzione

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Looks cool.
 

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Who has a carto idea for me?

Two of my favorite all around vapes are the Dual Coil Clearo that needs the amps of the Vmax. This one puts out lots of vapor with good flavor for my taste.

510 Tank Twin Coil Clearomizer - E Cig : Joye eGo & eGo-T | Boge Leo | Cartomizers | E-Liquid | Electronic Cigarettes | eGo Tank

My second is an older version of the Vivi Nova when they were called the Vision Stone that works well on any VV unit and put out a lot of vapor and taste. You can replace or change the heads to suit your own taste at a reasonable price. Take a look at

GotVapes Vision ViVi Nova™ V2.5 : GotVapes.com, E-cigarette Supplies - Atomizers Cartomizers Mods Juice and more

A little better price on essentially the same thing.
Vision 5ml Nova Tank Clearomizer, V2

You can read comments on the latest V2.5 in this forum.
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...va-stock-now-vivi-nova-review-thread-125.html

FWIW I've tried nearly ever atty/carto that's come out this last year and most of them are setting in a drawer including 15 resurrectors, well 14, I just filled one and it has reasonable vapor at 3v on the Vmax but very little flavor. At any rate the two favorites I listed are at the top of a very long list of vaporizers I've tried in the last 18 months, though I realize everyone's tastes are different.

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Alright folks.....Their were some members inquiring about the SS VMAX's weight. Well here's some specs for you all.

VMAX'S WEIGHT with batteries :
(18350 E'fest Flat top) Copper/Brass = 4.3 oz.
Stainless Steel = 3.9 oz.



VMAX's WEIGHT without batteries:
Copper/Brass = 2.8 oz.
Stainless Steel = 2.6 oz.

From what I can tell they ARE polished Stainless Steel NOT chrome dipped Steel. The buttons are a "frosted clear" acrylic button that really shows off the blue led. The dimpled/dotted top and bottom cap are factual and look GREAT. Other than that everything is the same, I think I've covered everything that was asked in previous posts, if not just ask and I'll do my to get the information to you. .....I'll post some pics later tonight. Take care everyone ......J

VAPNJ350- Don't take this wrong man, because you are the Vmax voice. But, your weight numbers cannot be correct. I assume you used the same batteries for both weight measurements? Assuming that, that batteries weigh the same.
How can you have a .2 oz delta between the SS and brass w/o batteries and a .4 oz delta with? Based on the SG of the metals, I think the .2 oz measurement to be more likely.
 

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No tips, tricks or quirk in this post. Just my take after 5 days with the Vmax. (I bought 3, all came the same day)
I can sell all my other mods. I just gave my last lavatube to my daughter who has managed to destroy (due to butterfinger dropping) the previous 2 I gave her. The rest of my mods will be making their way onto the classies. I already sold my provari and 2 buzz pros. (I still have one Buzz Pro I'm gonna keep as a reminder of what vaping used to be like) The rest are history. The Vmax rocks.

Edit: I'll always be a Buzz fan. I think Mike Buzzetti has done more for advancing the technology of vaping than anyone.
 
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I have some 1.7 ohm Resurrectors and my max is burning them up!! Even at 3v. :( o how i need a good vape.....



Ok folks....I'll say it again....I DO NOT RECOMMEND USING LR SINGLE COILS ON THE VMAX. ESPECIALLY THE 1.7 OHM RESURRECTORS. ""THEY WILL FRY, BURN, IMP-LOAD...kidding they won't imp-load. But believe me nothing good comes of it.

3 ohm single coils or 2 ohm dual coils work the absolute best.
LR was made to go on a 3.7 volt "low" amperage device to "simulate " 5v vaping. When you put a LR anything on a VV device you defeat the entire purpose of even using a VV device. Take care all.

Oh yeah ...after testing the E'fest last night, I got up to 5 amps so far , doing a true 10 amp test tonight. So far all I can say about the E'fest 18350 IMR batteries is ..............HOLY POWERFUL BATTERY
 

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VAPNJ350- Don't take this wrong man, because you are the Vmax voice. But, your weight numbers cannot be correct. I assume you used the same batteries for both weight measurements? Assuming that, that batteries weigh the same.
How can you have a .2 oz delta between the SS and brass w/o batteries and a .4 oz delta with? Based on the SG of the metals, I think the .2 oz measurement to be more likely.



Keys ..thank you for pointing that out , I should've proof read that before I posted it, I was in a bit of a rush typing it, but yes you are absolutely correct the 4.3 should've been 4.1 oz. Sorry for the typo. Iguess out of all the numbers and data I went thru yesterday and all I missed was 2 oz. ..........I'l take it, can't believe I didn't have more than that wrong or off. lol... Thanks again KEYS. Everyone should know by now one of my BIGGEST pep peeves is misinformation from people on ecf. I refuse to be 1 of them. Take care folks. ............J
 

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No tips, tricks or quirk in this post. Just my take after 5 days with the Vmax. (I bought 3, all came the same day)
I can sell all my other mods. I just gave my last lavatube to my daughter who has managed to destroy (due to butterfinger dropping) the previous 2 I gave her. The rest of my mods will be making their way onto the classies. I already sold my provari and 2 buzz pros. (I still have one Buzz Pro I'm gonna keep as a reminder of what vaping used to be like) The rest are history. The Vmax rocks.

Edit: I'll always be a Buzz fan. I think Mike Buzzetti has done more for advancing the technology of vaping than anyone.



ALL I CAN SAY IS WOW.....WHAT A TESTIMONIAL !!!!!!

I felt the same way Keys. ......And still do to this day.
 

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Keys ..thank you for pointing that out , I should've proof read that before I posted it, I was in a bit of a rush typing it, but yes you are absolutely correct the 4.3 should've been 4.1 oz. Sorry for the typo. Iguess out of all the numbers and data I went thru yesterday and all I missed was 2 oz. ..........I'l take it, can't believe I didn't have more than that wrong or off. lol... Thanks again KEYS. Everyone should know by now one of my BIGGEST pep peeves is misinformation from people on ecf. I refuse to be 1 of them. Take care folks. ............J

Well taken VAPN. I'm actually sorry I even mentioned it. My attention to detail, Navy Pilot rearing his ugly head.
 

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Well here's a couple pics for ya. Dunno why some people want a totally blue display. The numbers are red but the border around the digital display lights up blue. On the chrome from CCV anyways.
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Thats the red nova and the clear v2.5 with my stainless tip on it. Still waiting on my charger but been using the vmax since this afternoon. I love the weight and feel of it. The menus are a learning curve. I find myself looking at the instructions alot but in a few days itll be se ond nature. The LT interface on the 1.5 was easier to use but the vmax is just a more substancial and more powerful.
 

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Indeed Keysbum, those are fairly strong accolades over the vmax. I've always been curious about how those already owning a Provari would receive this device; can't say I'm surprised over your reaction. No question the Provari is a fantastic mod with a loyal following and I've had it in my cart 3 separate times but could not bring myself to pull the trigger, at least not yet. I could own 3 vmax's for what it would cost me to get a Provari to my door with the blue led and extension cap. This is not an overstatement.

So, like you, this is what I intend to do. Get 3 vmax's :)

I already have the black in hand, hopefully an SS soon and....hmmm.....lemme see.....that gun metal one actually looks like it would sing perfectly in my trio.
 

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Yea, I own a provari, but o also own a diamanté, which is a 16340 stacked mod, and while I like it, it's a bit tall. I have a feeling the vmax will definitely take the place of my provari. It will be nice to use tanks with dual coil cartos again.
I should have it Saturday as I live in Oklahoma and had it shipped priority. Who knows maybe Friday..
I should if ordered it earlier this week, but oh well...and buffalo where did u get that red viva that is too cool.
 

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K3vin, Gotvapes has em. I put a link in a post awhile back in this thread. But you can head there and search. Youll find em. Really for $15 its the best tank Ive used thus far and the option of metal tanks for more acidic juices as opposed to glass (which i also like) is a cheaper and just as durable option... and they do not leak. Even upside down. (try that one at your own risk tho... lol)
 
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