So long 808

[WiiWok]

Well, I finally picked up a 510 kit and after 2 minutes I can't see any good reason to stick with the 808.

I've used standard 808 batteries, the Cigeasy Elegant 650mah battery, Missy's 808 Wetbox, premium cartos (V4L Coolcart & Premium, Cigeasy Gold Label, LiteCig premium), regular generic cartos, and none of those combos come close in terms of vapor production to the 510.

Ordered 4 510 eGo batteries from TastyVapor, picked up some atomizers & cartridges from Madvapes, and I really can't see myself going back.

If I get anywhere close to the atomizer life that most people get then it will be a lot cheaper in the long run.

The downside to the 510 is that the cartridges don't hold nearly as much liquid as 808 cartomizers. But it's much easier to clean and/or replace the filling in 510 cartridges.

I also picked up a 510 to 808 atomizer from Madvapes so I can still use my 808 gear with 510 batteries until I run out.

After that it's looking like 510 all the way with drip tips.

 

[WiiWok]

Ok... after a few hours I'm *not* liking the 510 after all.

The cartridges hold very little liquid. And it doesn't seem like the liquid drips down from the cartridge onto the atomizer properly. I end up with a burnt taste that is much worse than an 808 burnt carto. Much worse.

I've also tried dripping liquid directly onto the atomizer and it leaks... badly. It produces a ton of vapor but the second the atomizer gets dry then the terrible taste is back.

The good news is that the 510 to 808 adapter works great so these eGo batteries are perfect with 808 cartomizers.

I just don't have the patience to deal with leaking and burning.

I'll fiddle around with it more and do some reading to see if I can figure it out... we'll see.

 

[forthwith]

I have used both as well, and although the 510 is a vapor machine, the 808 is overall more reliable and simple to use. Have you tried 510 cartomizers? before I went 808 the 510 cartomizers rocked my world, though I found automatic batteries to better suit my vaping needs, and as you may know, 510 autos are not exactly the best. One thing I did find is that the juice contributes more to the experience than anything else, and as I have found my perfect juice, I just get whatever their supplier uses, in this case V4L, so auto 808's are my companions now. Sorry to ramble but I hope it helps

 

[Automaton]

I guess it depends on what you like.

I'm not a huge vapor junkie. The vapor production of the 510 is pretty sweet, but... Kr8 cartos taste better to me. They last longer. That standard batteries hold a charge longer (I still like small batteries - so shoot me ).

And yeah, they don't leak.

I like my 510. Still like my Kr8 more though.

 

[LowThudd]

I would try the eGo mega attys. I swear by them. Well worth it, for flavor and lack of needing to top off every couple of drags. BTW, myfreedomsmokes.com has a coupon code "smoke" that brings the price of the atty down to $6.57.

 

[keyzygirl]

I use 808s because I hate the messy,leaky constant effort of an atty.Egos and mods work great with 808s.Ikenvape is testing a mega 808 carto that holds like 70 drops of liquid.Its a beast.

 

[Princessdee]

I use 808s because I hate the messy,leaky constant effort of an atty.

What she said. Exactly.

 

[5cardstud]

That's what I hate the leaky, constant messing with and filling the 510. It's ok for dripping some but I gave mine away along time ago and use nothing but 808.

 

[Zurd]

Thank you all for reminding me not to go 510, I only did for 2-3 days when I started vaping and almost forgot it. Can you change this thread title for "So long 510" then?

 

[Pav]

Lol. That didn't take long. I just ordered a few 510 cartomizers (and adapter) to try with all my KR8 stuff. Just interested to see the difference. As for cartridges/attys, well you came to the conclusion I already have. Some people love em, but just too much hassle and unreliability for me to bother with.

 

[chayce]

Yup. I use a 510 for a while, but I NEVER got a decent atomizer life. After about a week they all started tasting bad and cleaning made them better but didn't solve it. Maybe it's how I vape, but 808s have been great for me. Made the switch to turbo carts and it's even better, and now I'm trying the extra long batteries. Never going back.

 

[lilfarmtruck]

I have a regular joye 510 manual and a KR8. For me the KR8 is tops no comparison. Keep getting your fingers dirty with the leaky 510 carts not to mention cleaning the attys. Unless you use 510 cartos then I commend you. You will then suffer battery life compared to the KR8. But good luck to you. At least your not smoking analogs.

 

[WiiWok]

I pretty much have decided to stick with 808 cartomizers but with adapters and eGo batteries. Also picked up a Hello 016 and this thing rocks.

 

[Pav]

I pretty much have decided to stick with 808 cartomizers but with adapters and eGo batteries. Also picked up a Hello 016 and this thing rocks.

How is the ego with an adapter better than using the elegant with KR8s?

 

[Firefly13]

How is the ego with an adapter better than using the elegant with KR8s?

The Hello 016 is awesome with a good 808 adapter (from either heavens gifts or good prophets) and is better than the elegant (which is just an overpriced 901 riva).

 

[proudlion]

For a good review of the differences between the Elegant and the Riva:

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/electronic-cigarette-reviews/101915-cigeasy-s-kr8-elegant-ego-rest-us-3.html

 

[Kobudo]

Speaking of the 901, I have absolutely fallen in love with dripping on a LR 901 attached to the KR8 connector on either of my homemade 18650 mods. I started out using regular 901s on standard 280 mah KR8 batteries.

If you wanna try dripping with a tasty atomizer, try picking up a 901 or two to try on your KR8s. They don't disappoint. Just don't bother with 901 carts... big pain. Delrin drip tips are nice.

I still like KR8 cartos when I'm at work (mostly in the field), driving, or golfing.

 

[WiiWok]

How is the ego with an adapter better than using the elegant with KR8s?

The performance is about the same. But, the eGos were cheaper.

 

[lambolover808]

I also used an eGo battery/808 cart combo for a while and really liked it. One day I found myself with no charged eGo batteries so I grabbed an old 808 battery to use and WOW! I must have forgot what it was like to vape a freshly charged 808 battery. The extra .5v really makes a difference IMO. I sold the the eGo.....