The Vmod XL 18650 Bottom Feeding Mod from Vapage - Part 2

[Rickajho]

I'm getting mixed messages about this promotion. The e-mail about it says:

"VMOD buy one get one FREE, and this time you can mix VMOD 2.0 and VMOD XL."

The response from customer service says:

"The BOGO offer will only work if you add two of the same kind of kit to the order. For example, two Vmod XL kits or two Vmod 2.0 kits but not one of each."

So... meh.

ETA: Customer service is now saying this offer doesn't apply to the ala carte kits, even though the sight calls them kits.

 

[tearose50]

The e-mail looks to me like it is for Premium Kits only. Vapage Premium VMOD XL Kit. Vapage Premium VMOD 2.0 Kit, Vapage Premium VPRO Kit

It also looks to me like one should be able to buy 2 different types of premium kits as it also adds this:

"Add two or more kits to your cart and use coupon code
JHWFR during checking, while supplies last. Exp 9/30/13
OR ADD 1 VMOD XL AND 1 VMOD 2.0 and save 50% ON EACH!
FREE SHIPPING*"


Hmm -- looks like the "copy" department and the "computer tech" and aren't in sync.

Maybe if you call someone would do the sale manually via phone???

Or--just wait for further mailings and don't overlook the Mystery Coupon ones. Last weeks was one -- 30, 40 or 50% off on various items---and I read some got vmod kits for 40% off and I seem to recall attys for 50% off.

Or--shop the classies. Vmods show up there from time to time.

 

[Rickajho]

After getting burned by another place lately I'm not feeling a lot of love for places that don't have their act together. The email reply from Vapage said you had to buy two identical kits. Phone support said you don't have to buy two identical kits, but the ala carte kits... no you can't get those kits - even though the sight says they are kits. Don't need two more low end chargers that I'll never use and another pile 'o batteries. So... no.

 

[Crocky]

I just tested it. You can get one of each 2.0 and XL or 2 of the same but they have to be the premium kits

 

[muzichead]

After getting burned by another place lately I'm not feeling a lot of love for places that don't have their act together. The email reply from Vapage said you had to buy two identical kits. Phone support said you don't have to buy two identical kits, but the ala carte kits... no you can't get those kits - even though the sight says they are kits. Don't need two more low end chargers that I'll never use and another pile 'o batteries. So... no.

Not sure what site your looking at, but the Vapage site I am looking at just says; Vapage VMOD XL "A La Carte" and Vapage Vapage VMOD 2.0 "A La Carte".... There is no mention in the title nor in the description of the items that mention kit at all. Why would you think they are a kit? Because they come with an atty, carto, bottles and juice?

 

[Gotahorse]

Hi all. I just got my Vmod 2.0 today and am already hooked! I can't find what I'm looking for and 305 pages is just WAY too many to read. Question....Will the aluminum covers from the original Vmod fit on the 2.0?

Can I use other atomizes or cartos on this?

 

[tearose50]

Yes they will. The size of the shell/cover is identical. But, you will have to use the 2.0 chimney and cone with it. The vmod1 had just a cone.

The Vmod2 and the XL can use most any 510 threaded atty or carto. In addition to the Vapage Hybrid other popular models include 306, HH357, Aero, and various 510's. And, the same goes for carto's. Boge's, Smoktek's, Ikenvape & the Vapage Silo. Just not the fat barreled gear.

If you are interested in rebuildable attys, there are a few that can be modded to work.

And, there is a link to a good Blog that contains a lot of the most asked questions about the vmod that you might want to check out in the first post of this thread: http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...lling-all-vmodders-those-interested-vmod.html

Feel free to stop by and say hello, too.

 

[Gotahorse]

Thanks, Tearose50. I am glad because I saw one for just 4.99 (they only have camo and burel left). Woohoo!
VMOD Aluminum Case & Cone Replacement- Graphic incase anyone wants one.

 

[tearose50]

Cool! That's a great price. I like the rubberized feel of those shells/bodies.

and....there is a weekend discount code right now---so it could even be a better deal:

Use coupon code R2WF4 at checkout.
While supplies last. Expires 9/30/13 at midnight PST
25% off anything at the site.

 

[Rickajho]

Not sure what site your looking at, but the Vapage site I am looking at just says; Vapage VMOD XL "A La Carte" and Vapage Vapage VMOD 2.0 "A La Carte".... There is no mention in the title nor in the description of the items that mention kit at all. Why would you think they are a kit? Because they come with an atty, carto, bottles and juice?

Put them in the shopping cart and see what the description says they are. It says they are kits.

 

[Francesco]

A few months ago I bought both the Vmod that the Vmod XL advantaged of the discount of 50%. I am very pleased with these products are robust, practical, easy to use. I used the atom Joyetech 510 and AMG hybrids and even Silo cartomizers. The Joye 510 are great but the AMG hybrids work best.

 

[BadDaddy4007]

Ok, Need some help with my micro coil and cotton wick.
I've started using a micro coil and cotton wick on my A7 but I've run into a problem. The wick is not lasting long at all, maybe 2 days before it starts tasting funky and separating into 2 pieces. I used a 3/64 inch bit to make the coil. And I give the bottle a squonk about every 3rd hit I take.
So I'm stumped as to what I'm doing wrong. Is my coil too small and it's burning the wick? Too long a drag or what?
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

 

[muzichead]

Wow... Very quiet in this thread as of late. Where is everyone? Not used to seeing all the quietness in here. I would take it everyone is happy with their vape as of late!!

BadDaddy, you might want to jump up to a 1/16" coil for starters. It might also have too much cotton in the coils and therefore choking it from getting enough liquid. I had that happen on one of my coils after re-wicking it. My cotton slides very easily through the coils. Most people put it through the coil until it is snug, but I have found that problematic for me. Not enough room for the cotton wick to expand in the coil. I'm running a 28ga 1/16" dual twisted wire setup on my Igo-L right now and find I don't have to feed it for about 6-7 pulls. I hope this suggestion helps you out.

 

[BadDaddy4007]

I guess most people are happy. I'll give that a try today muzichead. I do tend to make it snug when I pull the wick through. Thanks for the tip.

 

[Racehorse]

and....there is a weekend discount code right now---so it could even be a better deal:

Use coupon code R2WF4 at checkout.
While supplies last. Expires 9/30/13 at midnight PST
25% off anything at the site.

Coupon code "R2WF4" is not valid. The coupon expired on Tue Oct 1 00:00:00 PDT 2013.

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Anyway, a more important issue....I did pick up a vmod for a friend, 2.0. to start them vaping. Ya'll know I've had quite a few of these. It appears they have changed the battery?

I can take a photo, but they are not only taller than an AW IMR, but also taller than a protected AW ICR, which is very tall. As a matter of fact, the new vapage battery compresses the spring in a way that I do not feel is okay.

I use vmods and reos exclusively and know exactly how much a spring "should be" compressed to allow for safety.

So I will put IMRs into her vmod, but now I have to purchase additional batts for her when she just paid for the kit in order to GET the batts.

I really need to send a photo of the spring compression to someone in the know over there, I can tell you that these batts I received are quite longer than the ones they used to send...as a matter of fact, they will not even fit into the longer ICR Protected battery cases.
The hair shorter IMR cases would be a total fail, so I tried them in a protected ICR battery case......nope.

IF that gives you any indication of how long they are.

I might could post a photo here and i will later on

 

[Katdarling]

OK, I'm getting ready, Race. Setting my screen to wide mode...

 

[Racehorse]

okay will be a few, gotta upload to image shack and first FIND everything I want to photo.... 20 min

 

[Racehorse]

I am going to compare to another mod where I know the clearances are safe, as the mod was designed around the AW IMR battery, and so the amount of spring would be pretty correct (REO). You need a certain amount of leeway for a spring collapse in a mechanical mod as we all know.
Next I have photographed the vmod 2.0 I just recieved, with different batteries in it. As you can see, with the IMR the clearances are okay. With the "newest" vapage blue battery, the clearances are seriously compromised, IMHO.
Also photos of the different batteries compared in height.
Also photos of how the newest vapage battery doesn't even fit into the ICR (longer than IMR) battery boxes. The nipple will not clear the edges of the battery box, whereas the black AW ICR does (which is longer than an orange IMR as we know.)

3 14500 batteries stacked next to each other : AW IMR, AW ICR, Vapage Blue

AW IMR 14500 next to Vapage Blue 14500: pretty large length difference

Same 3 batteries in an IMR sized 14500 industry standard battery box (ICR black/red barely fits in and wont close due to this), which is normal but vapage battery hangs out over both front and back in a box

edited: gotta take one photo over again


Nextup, the spring compressions

 

[Racehorse]

AW ICR protected and Vapage Blue in an industry standard battery box for protecteds. AW fits, vapage hangs over the edge again.

Spring clearances: I am also using another mod to show comparison, this is not meant to be competitive in any way, I just know what clearances are considered normal by looking at a lot of them.
Generally recognized Safe spring clearance: REO (w/AW IMR 14500)

Generally recognized Safe spring clearance: VMOD (w/AW IMR 14500)

A little more spring compression with a protected AW Protected ICR, but still w/in threshholds: VMOD (Protected AW ICR)

Too much spring compression, spring has no room to collapse (esp. if you were hitting the firing button which sometimes pushes the battery even further downward a tad. I dont have closeup on my camera but there is exactly only "one" spring wrap available....the rest are totally compressed: VMOD (Vapage 14500 battery)

Can anyone look at last photo and tell me what they think? I may have to take more photos tomorrow in daylight, but to me, this isnt' enough room for a spring collapse if the battery starts venting

 

[Racehorse]

Okay. Testing.

I just held down the firing button. At the same time I placed my finger at the top of the battery and pressed it down toward the bottom of the mod, i.e., pressed the battery down from the top toward the spring WITH the firing button on and the atty firing.

The atty kept firing, with that battery pressed as hard and as far down as I could press it. i.e., to my mind that means not enough room for the battery to drop down and out of positive contact with the firing pin. The battery was hitting the bottom of the mod and had no more room to go.


Which I suspected. When I simply SAW the size of this new battery.

So, I will not be using them at all. I hope the engineering team can revisit these batts beccause they have defintiely changed the size of it. I don't know if the factory is making them out of spec or what, but i| have never had a vmod with a spring this compressed in the past.