Thinking about buying an Ego-C, advice? recommendations?

[transamgrrl]

Hello,
This is my 1st post, I have browsed this site a couple years back when I 1st started vaping. I bought most of my 510 stuff of a guy on this forum, but I stopped using it when the batteries kicked it, and started smoking again. I want to quit smoking again, and get a new PV. I like the 510 style, I've tried it, and the "Easy" ecig with a carto. What I didn't like about my 510 was the battery life, even with 2 batteries, a USB passthru, and a PCC, I constantly had a dead PV. I've been looking at the Ego ecigs for battery life and such, and particularly like the way the Ego-C kit looks. Any experience with this ecig, advice on using it properly, suggestions on where to buy, would be greatly appreciated! Thanks ahead for any help.

Sarah

 

[Kay1959]

Welcome fellow Hoosier! Glad to have you back on board! As far as eGo's are concerned, from what I've read, a better one would be the KGO...just a suggestion.

 

[transamgrrl]

Thanks! Glad to be back I was just looking at the Kgo from Hoosier Ecig actually, thanks for the suggestion and warm welcome!

 

[Kay1959]

From what I hear, I haven't tried every eGo that's out there! lol! But the KGO has one of the better 'track records'.

 

[Mikey Likesit]

Just my 2cents.i started with the ego-c a couple of months back and loved it for a time. It was a great starter for me. but it wasn't long before I ditched the whole set up. I found that the tanks just dont wick some juices well. Now i am just using the batts with cartos and stardusts. If I Could do it over I'd go with the KGO kit for the 3.7volts and cartos versus the C's 3.4 and tank system.

 

[Reidus]

I don't use the kgo, I use the E-power, but it's equivalent. Love it, love it, love it!!! The 3.7v is great! Get you some LR cartos and you're good to go. I'm using Smoketek 1.7ohm LRs right now, but my Boge 2.0s should be coming in today.

 

[deano-99]

i stopped smoking last may and ive tried loads of different ones. i finally think ive found my love partner the VSgo-t doesnt leak on me and the best vapour taste by far. think the ego-c is a very good idea but with too many componants in my opinion this is what leads it to leaking so much. hope they sort it out in future.

 

[Reidus]

Great name btw, Transamgirl. I was a Camaro guy myself, way back when, lol. Alas, now I'm a Dodge Magnum devotee.

 

[wv2win]

Ego is only 3.4 volts with a standard 650 mAh battery. The Kgo and E-Power are both 3.7 volt/1000+ mAh batteries. Bigger numbers are better when it comes to batteries. In fact, the eGo has the smallest volt battery on the market. I would suggest you expand your search to the Kgo and E-Power which are both 510's.

 

[Huh?!]

only have experience with ego type products. the ego-c kit is what got me hooked on vape, but the numourous compenents and occasional leaking (could have been due to user error) had me looking around. what i have found is the ego 1000 mah batteries (they also have vv types now) with clearomizer/stardust works great. Cheap, long daily battery life, enough joose in the tank to last at least the day. but, this is my experience and what i have found works for me right now.

 

[TravTech]

Funny how some people put down the Joyetech Ego (one of the original high qualiity systems with a reputation for reliability) then turn right around and recommend a copy cat or knockoff of the same.

There may be a whopping 0.3 volt difference in battery output. But it's not adjustable and the parts that come with the Ego kits are tuned / selected to work just fine at that voltage anyway.

Heck you could vape at 1 volt if you had the proper resistance atomizer / cartomizer.

Now that Joyetech has come out with the new Ego twist battery with selectable voltage output, you see many people, including owners of the very high end mods, looking for them to use as an alternative for portability / backups etc. Reason being is once again, Joyetech's reputation for quality and reliability.

 

[wv2win]

Maybe the ego fans all have money to burn. There is something to be said for paying about $4.00 for an E-Power 1050 mAh battery over a 650 mAh ego battery that will cost you $15 - $20. More money for eliquid and cartos/attys. And there is a difference in warmer vapor between a 3.4v vs a 3.7v battery.

 

[TravTech]

Now you're just being disingenuous. You may well be able to get an internal / replacement battery for $4, but you're not going to be able to vape from it without the mod to put it in.

So your $4 vs $15-$20 comparison is pretty absurd.

It's why people go to such lengths to put something down that works that has me curious. I don't understand what their motive would be. I know it's human nature to think that what you personally use is "the best", and to sing it's praises to all who will listen. But when they start relying on making something else look bad (falsely or otherwise) in order to make theirs look good, that's where you've lost me.

Edit: The lowest I'm seeing reputable 18650's for is around $8 - $10. Though you could probably find a cheap knockoff (that's really safe LOL) from China for $4. But then you'd have to add about $16 shipping. So again it seems we have somewhat of a stretch.

Were also talking about people just starting out here. By the time they're ready to start noticing or even caring about a 0.3v difference they'll probably be moving on to bigger and better setups anyway. While it may be a better vape for some juices it may not be better for others, and you can't adjust it up or down at all so it's not a huge advantage.

 

[Mikey Likesit]

Actually Madvapes has replacement Epower batts for around $5 vs $15-$20 for a replacement EGO batt.

 

[eddy59]

hi i am new to the forum tried the ego-c did not like it went to a arry tank nice

 

[luvinit]

Welcome trans... I started with one of those slim style ecigs and quickly moved on to the KGO. I love them so much I bought two more, so I have four now. I highly recommend them for someone just getting into this business.. The batteries last all day and into the next, depending on how you use them and I use mine ALL day, even carry it in my pocket at work. A KGO kit with some Boge 2.0 or 1.7 low res cartos and you'll be a non-smoker in no time! I also have a lavatube variable voltage and love it, but if I had started with that I feel like I wouldn't have had nearly the success I had with my KGO.. simple was key for me in the beginning. I also have an EgoC and I love it for testing juices. I've always had terrible luck with atomizers, especially the ones that come in the KGO kit but I've never had a dry hit from that EgoC. But as much as I like the EgoC, I wouldn't like having to constantly keep refilling the cartridges you use with it. I've ordered three KGO kits for friends from Hoosier Ecig Supply and they've all been extremely happy with them. And they come in pretty colors too!

 

[wv2win]

Maybe the ego fans all have money to burn. There is something to be said for paying about $4.00 for an E-Power 1050 mAh battery over a 650 mAh ego battery that will cost you $15 - $20. More money for eliquid and cartos/attys. And there is a difference in warmer vapor between a 3.4v vs a 3.7v battery.

Now you're just being disingenuous. You may well be able to get an internal / replacement battery for $4, but you're not going to be able to vape from it without the mod to put it in.

So your $4 vs $15-$20 comparison is pretty absurd.

It's why people go to such lengths to put something down that works that has me curious. I don't understand what their motive would be. I know it's human nature to think that what you personally use is "the best", and to sing it's praises to all who will listen. But when they start relying on making something else look bad (falsely or otherwise) in order to make theirs look good, that's where you've lost me.

Edit: The lowest I'm seeing reputable 18650's for is around $8 - $10. Though you could probably find a cheap knockoff (that's really safe LOL) from China for $4. But then you'd have to add about $16 shipping. So again it seems we have somewhat of a stretch.

Were also talking about people just starting out here. By the time they're ready to start noticing or even caring about a 0.3v difference they'll probably be moving on to bigger and better setups anyway. While it may be a better vape for some juices it may not be better for others, and you can't adjust it up or down at all so it's not a huge advantage.

I have no clue what you are talking about. Plain and simple, when you go to replace that eGo battery, you are going to pay $15 - $20 for it. When you go to replace the 14650 E-Power battery, you are going to pay about $4.00 - $5.00 for it. The standard E-Power battery is 1050 mAh. The standard eGo battery is 650 mAh. You will get longer vape time on a 1050 mAh battery than a 650 mAh battery. And eGo's charge extra to upgrade to their 1000 mAh battery. Nothing disingenuous about the FACTS. There is something disingenuous about twisting the facts. The initial starter kits are about the same in price so that also is not a factor.

With the starter kits being about the same in price but the E-Power batteries being less expensive to maintain, longer lasting and higher voltage, why would you disparage providing a new person an overall better option?

 

[transamgrrl]

Thank you everyone, for all the great advice and suggestions! I'm glad I posted before buying, I had never heard of the Kgo, or the E-Power, or Hoosier Ecig Supply for that matter! I did decide to go with the Kgo kit from HECS. I also ordered a Vision 2.1 ohm clearomizer and a Stardust 1.7 ohm clearomizer to try, since I've heard such good things about them, and the prices couldn't be better. I ended up saving $30-40 buying the Kgo kit instead of the Ego-C, that's including the 2 clearomizers and a carrying case for my new Ecig in the total cost as well! I imagine I should have everything by the end of the week, since I live in Indiana, and HECS is located in Indiana. I'll def write a short review when I get it. Thanks again everyone!
Reidus-Thanks for the compliment! I love my F-bodies, I've had my Trans Am since '99, had a newer Camaro for a few years as well. I miss it!

 

[TravTech]

I have no clue what you are talking about. Plain and simple, when you go to replace that eGo battery, ...

Ah so we're already on to maintenance and upkeep. I thought we were discussing starter (as in first purchase?) kits.

By the time the battery, Ego, Kgo, or E-Power, would even need replacing most would have moved on to a better setup.

 

[wv2win]

Ah so we're already on to maintenance and upkeep. I thought we were discussing starter (as in first purchase?) kits.

By the time the battery, Ego, Kgo, or E-Power, would even need replacing most would have moved on to a better setup.

I will take this response as the "white flag". And many people vape their ego's, Kgo's, E-Powers, etc for years. I've seen hundreds of posts for people looking for good deals on ego batteries. Bottom line: the E-Power delivers more volts and higher mAh batteries for less money than the eGo.