Smoktech Vmax Owners - tips, tricks and quirks

[martinc]

heh,they changed the caps design

 

[AnsonJames]

Terrific photo Dirk. How do you like the Trip tank? Got one but haven't used it yet as I have no standard sized cartos (they're on the way).

I got the Trip based on looks alone but as it turns out it's the best tank I've owned - not too airy, not too tight.
I received my Clockworks rta during the week too, makes me feel like a noob again - there's a lot I have to learn about rebuildables.

Did you see the Smok rebuildable yet?

 

[fuzzione]

I got the Trip based on looks alone but as it turns out it's the best tank I've owned - not too airy, not too tight.
I received my Clockworks RTA during the week too, makes me feel like a noob again - there's a lot I have to learn about rebuildables.



Did you see the Smok rebuildable yet?

Good to know about the Trip. I have indeed also seen those ST's and they look very interesting. Will likely pick one up when available but I'm in no hurry as I have plenty to keep me busy for a while. I remain impressed by ST's forward thinking.

 

[buffaloguy]

The chrome vmax is still a beast! And make sure you get a v2.5 nova. Its the latest, and final, release. There will be no future revisions to it. Maybe a diff design on top and bottom caps, and diff drip tips but the internals will remain unchanged. This also applies to the new stardust with changeable atty heads, which I have not tried yet but have heard good things thus far.

It seems the replacement units sent out By the vendor I got my V1 from are later versions, yesterday I received a fully operational V2 complete with 3 volt start

I guess the vendor though he was doing me a favor!

I sold my V1 to a colleague in work and stumped up a few extra Euros to get a chrome from a local vendor - it's not a "beast" but it's nice and shiny!

I'll get a V2 Nova at some point - thanks for the advice folks.

 

[Thraizer]

Today I ran out of pre-punched carto soo I decided to punch a carto using the guide floating around here on ecf and failed big time! even after practicing so many times with old cartos. I wanted to punch 2 holes and the first hole came out good but the second one got fudge I guess the tip got really dull after the first one and messed up something inside the carto. Got an F1 error on the beast so I checked resistance with a dvom and got nothing lol trashed a brand new carto! grrr, 2nd attempt using a dremel and a small bit=gold!! I still used my punching tool to make an indent on the carto for the drill bit and worked awesome!

 

[myxomatosis]

Sucks to hear about the problems with the novas. Stardust was OK to me (a little airy IMHO) along with a few other ce2 systems I've used before - but I'm so happy with this Nova that buying anything else just doesn't make sense to me now. I would like to pick up a cover though, my only beef is with the measurements on the side of the tank.

I probably wouldn't use a nova with an ego battery though, I'd wait for the mini for that.

 

[bobbavet]

Gday guys.

Sorry to interrupt your vape.

I'm hoping ya's can clear something up for me.

Do the Vmax chromes have a new ego style fitting or are they the same as the Black or Silver V1 Vmax's?

I could have sworn I saw a picture on the net of the V1 black/silvers next to a chrome and stating that they did have a new fitting.

Any links/pics of the chrome or new stainless top fitting would be appreciated.

cheers Guys

VAPE ON!

 

[buffaloguy]

No Bob, its a 510. For any ego stuff you will need a 510 to ego adapter.

 

[buffaloguy]

Hey freddie, any chance you could post those pics you mentioned of the punch pattern? Also Im still wondering if theres a way to punch holes without a carto punch or a dremel. Ideas appreciated. Thanks.

I will let you know that when puching holes in the Fusions, will have a very tight fit when slipping the polished aluminum tank caps on! Just a heads up!

 

[bobbavet]

Thanks Buffalo. I swear i seen pics. lol Ah well.

I am in Australia and trying to get my hands on a V2 or V3 of any color type.

 

[buffaloguy]

You may have seen that on the newer chrome lavatube. I believe that is ego and 510.

 

[Ravenscroft]

Hi Bobbavet.
Didn't believe me ha. (joke)
RC

 

[Freddie]

Hey freddie, any chance you could post those pics you mentioned of the punch pattern? Also Im still wondering if theres a way to punch holes without a carto punch or a dremel. Ideas appreciated. Thanks.

I would Not recommend anything, BUT the TINY MITE carto punch or a Dremel!

Pics. will be up as soon as I get off work! Stay Tuned...

 

[Lonnie Lepp]

I have had a Vivi Nova 2.5 on my Vmax for about 5 days. Best tank ever!

 

[bobbavet]

Hi Bobbavet.
Didn't believe me ha. (joke)
RC

Mate I saw it fair dinkum and it weren't no LT 8/

 

[Karla Lyle]

I will be trying my new Penelope on my Vmax. Soon as I get some more wire.

I will let you know how it vapes.

 

[AnsonJames]

Hey freddie, any chance you could post those pics you mentioned of the punch pattern? Also Im still wondering if theres a way to punch holes without a carto punch or a dremel. Ideas appreciated. Thanks.

I only ever punch two holes in my cartos, never had any problems with under-saturation and I use pure VG.

 

[dwcraig1]

Along with my new Vmax came a pair of Efest IMR 18350 batteries, due to the tight nature of battery cap there with not quite room for the Efest label so I peeled it offl. I could have used a Sharpie and labeled them but I put it back on horizontally towards positive end, now the battery cap has just enough clearance. Mine are the nipple tops but I can see how this situation might be adding to the problems that some people are having with the flat tops. I hope this might be useful to someone.

 

[myxomatosis]

I will be trying my new Penelope on my Vmax. Soon as I get some more wire.

I will let you know how it vapes.

Lookin' good!

 

[myxomatosis]

Does anyone know how to upload a video?

Create an account on YouTube - Broadcast Yourself. . There's lots of video formats that will work.