Stop the presses, new lavatube 3.0 is about to hit with a 4 amp limit!

[orachel]

Whoops...Only 30-Day Warranty!?

Something's definitely not right if it's only warrantied for a month??

Some vendors just never offer more than 2 weeks to a month warranty. I have a feeling it has more to do with the available cash flow of the vendor than specific issues with a particular pv, but that's just based on previous knowledge of sales, no direct knowledge of this situation. BUT there is always a squaretrade warranty. You can warranty a pv as a 'misc electronic item' for up to 3 years, and its relatively inexpensive. Have to do it within 2 weeks of orig purchase, or before manufacturers warranty runs out, which ever is first. I got a quote of a 3 year warranty on a $80 kit, and was $11, I believe, with another $10 or so on top for accident coverage. Totally worth doing if it would be hard for you to replace an $80 kit at the drop of a hat, like with me.

And yeah, bummer on those v 1.5tubes! Buddy of mine just got one from CCV. Good news is, ccv is replacing them with the v2 lavatubes, so that might be a tiny hassle, but you sure do end up ahead of the game! lol

 

[Shekinahsgroom]

Some vendors just never offer more than 2 weeks to a month warranty. I have a feeling it has more to do with the available cash flow of the vendor than specific issues with a particular pv, but that's just based on previous knowledge of sales, no direct knowledge of this situation. BUT there is always a squaretrade warranty. You can warranty a pv as a 'misc electronic item' for up to 3 years, and its relatively inexpensive. Have to do it within 2 weeks of orig purchase, or before manufacturers warranty runs out, which ever is first. I got a quote of a 3 year warranty on a $80 kit, and was $11, I believe, with another $10 or so on top for accident coverage. Totally worth doing if it would be hard for you to replace an $80 kit at the drop of a hat, like with me.

And yeah, bummer on those v 1.5tubes! Buddy of mine just got one from CCV. Good news is, ccv is replacing them with the v2 lavatubes, so that might be a tiny hassle, but you sure do end up ahead of the game! lol

What a great idea!

Didn't even know they handled Chinese manufacturers....

Squaretrade

Gonna have to read up on this....thanks for pointing it out!

 

[LookMa`NoSmoK]

Acording to what I read here (quote in post 276) the one i got from vaporalley labeled version 1.5 is actuallty version 3. It has ohms check, battery bars on lcd, and pushes more power to a 2ohm than mt version 1 LRider. it also has a 6 months warranty. I'm not sure if its just random or if they improved the button, but the button seems 'smoother' as well compared to my v1 LRider. No problem checking ohms multiple times.

 

[Shekinahsgroom]

L-Rider's "official" V3.0 hasn't been released yet....not until August.

I'm in the middle of getting absolute proof that L-Rider didn't make these so-called V3.0's, and I've already received confirmation that L-Rider is NOT making the V1.5's.

They're a knockoff being made by an unknown/undisclosed factory in China!

Uniq Technologies nor Young June Tech are building them, they're distributing them....for said unknown manufacturer.

This is partially why supplier's here cannot obtain single units and only kits.

Cuz they're not buying them from the actual manufacturer.

 

[LookMa`NoSmoK]

Does that mean we need a version # for each manufacturer's lavatube? =)Knock offs or not all that matters is how they preform/safety, I think.

 

[Shekinahsgroom]

Does that mean we need a version # for each manufacturer's lavatube? =)Knock offs or not all that matters is how they preform/safety, I think.

I agree, but since the factory is not known (at least no anyone is the States?)....there's no way to verify their safety OR how well they're being made.

Uniq only warranty's their sales for 6 months, don't know about Young June yet....haven't looked.

But a warranty says A LOT about how well a product has been made, especially coming from China.

Granted, the L-Rider V1.0 LT isn't anything to write home about as far as build quality, but it does have a one year warranty. Anytime a foreign warranty falls below that standard, it's not something to be ignored.

And then if a supplier only warranty's their devises for a month? Geeeez.....that's really NOT good imo!!

 

[LookMa`NoSmoK]

For the price 'china' is selling them to suppliers for (20-25 bucks?), a 1 year warranty doesn't seem realistic to me. If they did a year warranty, great. But after 2 or 3months, I'm not gonna go knocking on anyone's door about a cheap vv apv. I really don't know enough about electronics to comment more.

 

[cjb313]

I think with all the different Versions of these devices being made that it could easily be simplified by the manufacturers..
I know that many electronic devices show a version number either upon power up or through parameters (button presses in this case).. Not only would this be very easy to incorporate into these VV devices but it would make sense ?? And keep things so much more simplified.. It also would eliminate scams or uninformed retailers from selling the wrong devices.. Plus nobody could get away with fooling anyone (including themselves) about what they actually own...

 

[Errol]

"Quote Originally Posted by kalebk07 View Post
I have seen some box mods with batts side by side, not stacked. I imagine that is much safer!!"

Yes it is. It has something to do with one (charged battery) charging a (not charged) one (in a series).

And how is this different than the same two batteries in a tube?

Errol

 

[Shekinahsgroom]

For the price 'china' is selling them to suppliers for (20-25 bucks?), a 1 year warranty doesn't seem realistic to me. If they did a year warranty, great. But after 2 or 3months, I'm not gonna go knocking on anyone's door about a cheap vv apv. I really don't know enough about electronics to comment more.

Yeah, but unless you're in a Co-Op...that $20 LT becomes a $60 - $100 retail investment.

Or in this case, a $69 investment with VB or $75 investment with IVape!

A 1 year warranty would say a lot....cuz 1 month warranty says "We don't want it back and could care lees if it breaks".

 

[Errol]

Received my "V1.5-t Tube Only (4 Amp Circuit)" from VaporAlley today and my worst concerns have been confirmed, it is a V1.5 and not a 4amp unit. The best it can do is 13.2 watts and 2.88 amps, very little better than the two I'm returning to Penny's. None of them even close to the 3.2amps for the V1.5 that has been bandied about.

Will post some numbers and my verification methods later.

FWIW I now have three of these V1.5 (all due to be returned) and they all show the ohms every time you push the button, that is a feature of all V1.5 units.

Rachel: What/who is CCV? Can't seem to put it together.

Errol

 

[mikebabs]

If ANYONE purchases this before ALL the reviews are in they are out of their mind.......

Don't say I didn't warn people.......Stop being TEST PILOTS and wasting your cash......

 

[LookMa`NoSmoK]

50 bucks with a 6 months warranty. So far so good, if it has a problem it will most likely get replaced with a updated version. I don't think its this purchase that made me out of my mind, but if this was the straw that broke the camel's back, so be it.

 

[txtumbleweed]

My LT version 1 and 1.5 both work very good for me. I don't think 90% of vapers will ever vape over 2.5 A anyway. I know I couldn't if I wanted to because the juice tastes terrible to me and burns it at higher voltages with lower resistance. I like my LT V1 just as good as the 1.5 except for the fact you can read ohms with the 1.5 which I like. To the 90% that are thinking about getting one I wouldn't hesitate there are some great buys out there right now!

 

[txtumbleweed]

Received my "V1.5-t Tube Only (4 Amp Circuit)" from VaporAlley today and my worst concerns have been confirmed, it is a V1.5 and not a 4amp unit. The best it can do is 13.2 watts and 2.88 amps, very little better than the two I'm returning to Penny's. None of them even close to the 3.2amps for the V1.5 that has been bandied about.

Will post some numbers and my verification methods later.

FWIW I now have three of these V1.5 (all due to be returned) and they all show the ohms every time you push the button, that is a feature of all V1.5 units.

Rachel: What/who is CCV? Can't seem to put it together.

Errol

Wow 13 Watts Errol can you inhale the vape at that wattage. Anything over 8 watts is too much for me! You must have been a camel or pall mall non filter smoker. lol

 

[Shekinahsgroom]

Received my "V1.5-t Tube Only (4 Amp Circuit)" from VaporAlley today and my worst concerns have been confirmed, it is a V1.5 and not a 4amp unit. The best it can do is 13.2 watts and 2.88 amps, very little better than the two I'm returning to Penny's. None of them even close to the 3.2amps for the V1.5 that has been bandied about.

Will post some numbers and my verification methods later. FWIW I now have three of these V1.5 (all due to be returned) and they all show the ohms every time you push the button, that is a feature of all V1.5 units.

Let's just be clear on the "V1.5" w/4 amp switch and a 3.2 amp regulator....this one, right?

The very same unit that is being touted as the V3.0, like the OP claims?

 

[Errol]

Don't say I didn't warn people.......Stop being TEST PILOTS and wasting your cash......

You are indeed a wise man Mike, We'll be sure to consult with you before making any decisions on our own.

Errol

 

[Shekinahsgroom]

My LT version 1 and 1.5 both work very good for me. I don't think 90% of vapers will ever vape over 2.5 A anyway. I know I couldn't if I wanted to because the juice tastes terrible to me and burns it at higher voltages with lower resistance. I like my LT V1 just as good as the 1.5 except for the fact you can read ohms with the 1.5 which I like. To the 90% that are thinking about getting one I wouldn't hesitate there are some great buys out there right now!

The version "V1.5" is a fraud, it's NOT a Lavatube....it's a knockoff.

This is where everyone is getting these units confused, and I'm sure that it was absolutely intentional!

 

[Errol]

My LT version 1 and 1.5 both work very good for me. I don't think 90% of vapers will ever vape over 2.5 A anyway. I know I couldn't if I wanted to because the juice tastes terrible to me and burns it at higher voltages with lower resistance. I like my LT V1 just as good as the 1.5 except for the fact you can read ohms with the 1.5 which I like. To the 90% that are thinking about getting one I wouldn't hesitate there are some great buys out there right now!

You are absolutely right Tex, V1 will accomplish satisfactory vaping for most vapers and V1.5 will cover most of those not satisfied with V1. That said, what drives so many of us to spend all this money on the latest and the greatest, whether it be vaping or golfing or any other hobby for that matter? For the most part I think it's because we want the best we can afford and 4, 5 or 6 amps is perceived to be better than 2.5amp.

Errol

 

[Errol]

Wow 13 Watts Errol can you inhale the vape at that wattage. Anything over 8 watts is too much for me! You must have been a camel or pall mall non filter smoker. lol

Depends on what you're vaping Tex. My favorite carto is a 1.6ohm DC clearo and 13watts just barely brings up a decent vapor and flavor when they are new, higher as they age. As I recall you are pretty happy using a 3.7v battery with the Echo DC cartos whereas I needed at least 4.5v to get satisfaction from them. We are indeed to totally different vapers. If a person was wise they would start and stop with the MadVapes VV box mod which is as efficient as any of the high priced units and much better than some of the wannabees. Save a lot of money.

And yes I was a non filter Camel man for most of my smoking years.

Errol