SS Vtube, a few questions.

[Jaymzifer]

It looks like a stainless steel Vtube is in my near future. I am coming from using an EGo and have amassed a nice little collections of tanks, clearomizers, etc. On this page of Apollo it mentions that the SS and Chrome come with an adaptor already. ego adapter for lavatube

Is that all I need to use my Visions and standard 510 threaded tanks?

Also people's thoughts on that being the next step up from EGos?

 

[Jason McRoy]

Yes, the adapter is all you need.'

I moved up to a Vtube from ego about 3 weeks ago and it was a great decision. I am very happy with it.

-Jason

 

[Jason McRoy]

I had another thought after I just posted. The battery that comes with the Vtube (if you are getting the kit) is ok, but I picked up two back up batteries that last a bit longer. That is assuming you are getting the regular size and not the mini-

Here is a link: CGR18650CH Panasonic 18650 Li-Mn-Li-ion CGR18650CH High Drain 10A Rechargeable IMR Hybrid Battery Cell

 

[Jaymzifer]

Great, an adaptor is all I need; however, does it really come with the SS? Or is the SS actually built differently? I guess those are questions for their customer service. So has anyone ordered the SS specifically?

 

[Jason McRoy]

If you buy the Chrome or Stainless steel version the ego adapter is built in. If you get one of the other types you have to purchase the adapter separately.

 

[Iffy]

If you buy the Chrome or Stainless steel version the ego adapter is built in.

NOT for all eGo compatible cartos/clearos!!! I have to use an 510 extender on my 'early' SS Apollo mini-VTube for my Stardusts and eMDCCs; same for the 18650 also. Go to the Apollo forum and wade through the BS concerning this design issue.

 

[Jaymzifer]

Thanks for the heads up Iffy. I searched the site and found a photographic tutorial about the adapters and which ones are which. Looks like I will be placing 2 orders if Apollo doesn't carry what I need.

 

[Pappy]

NOT for all eGo compatible cartos/clearos!!! I have to use an 510 extender on my 'early' SS Apollo mini-VTube for my Stardusts and eMDCCs; same for the 18650 also. Go to the Apollo forum and wade through the BS concerning this design issue.

Iffy, thanks for helping me understand that I'm not completely nuts. My Vision clearos do not work on my SS VTube without an adapter. I think the problem is that the skirt on the outside of the clearos is so long that the skirt bottoms out in the VTube's dripwell before the threads can engage and the center pin can make contact with the clearo.

It's no big deal to me because I'm quickly moving away from clearos anyway, but it is somewhat frustrating because the SS and chrome versions are advertised as not needing any kind of adapter.

 

[Iffy]

Iffy, thanks for helping me understand that I'm not completely nuts... I think the problem is that the skirt on the outside of the clearos is so long that the skirt bottoms out in the VTube's dripwell before the threads can engage and the center pin can make contact with the clearo.

Pappy,

My understanding is that the issue is the VT 510 connection. If you look down on it, you'll see that the 'base' diameter is a tad larger than the threaded top section which prevents the hookup.

Regardless of who's correct, luv my SS mini-VT, even with the 510 extender!

AND... you're no nuttier than I am...

 

[Pappy]

Pappy,

My understanding is that the issue is the VT 510 connection. If you look down on it, you'll see that the 'base' diameter is a tad larger than the threaded top section which prevents the hookup.

Aha! I see it now. The base (center tube section) of the VTube flanges out. Thanks for clearing that up.

 

[Jason McRoy]

NOT for all eGo compatible cartos/clearos!!! I have to use an 510 extender on my 'early' SS Apollo mini-VTube for my Stardusts and eMDCCs; same for the 18650 also. Go to the Apollo forum and wade through the BS concerning this design issue.

Ah! Thanks for clearing that up. I was just going by what they had on the site. I even asked someone in customer service about that when I originally ordered mine (I didn't get the Chrome or Stainless though).

They should make that more known on the site.

-Jason

 

[Jaymzifer]

:Uh...wait a minute now I am confused, why call the 510 o 510 extender 'shorty'? It's like they are trying to make things more complicated!