Upgrade from KR808d-1 to eGo

[FakeM]

All,

I have been off of analogs since March of 2011. Thanks to the community of this forum I was able to make a solid decision and purchase a KR808 system and I haven't looked back.

However I am now starting to feel some growing pains and feel its time to move on to something a little better. It's still okay, but the KR is just not doing it for me as much anymore. I don't think I really want to move to an APV so it looks like the eGo is the all too obvious choice for me. My only dilemma is I have read so many reviews and discussions on various eGo configurations that it's making my head spin.

I didnt want to just start another "tell me what to buy" thread so I did try to learn as much as I could, but I couldn't really find a definitive guide for the eGo variants. So here is what I have so far, let me know if I am wrong or feel free to chime in with any other advice!

1. Other than the MaH capacity and the "twist" variable voltage features etc, eGo batteries are basically all the same and interchangeable with all eGo accessories. There are no real differences between standard eGo, T, and C model batteries.

2. Assuming statement 1 is correct, a standard eGo is just a regular 510 atomizer/cart combo, T and C models use the "tank" system, on which the C improves by utilizing a replaceable atomizer head.

3. The T and C tank system is just one of many different configuration options you can use with the eGo battery such as Cartomizers, Clearomizers, etc. It's not necessarily a whole new eGo. I think that was what was really throwing me off initially.

4. So theoretically I could buy any eGo starter kit or just some batteries, and then buy a few of each option to try: 510 atomizer/cart, clearomizer, eGo cartomizer, eGo C Body/Atomizer/Tank (am I missing any other option?)

5. With an adapter I could use my KR808 cartomizers with my new eGo batteries. (Would there be any benefit to this vs just using them with my existing KR batteries?)

Now that I have written this I actually feel kind of like I have a better grasp on it. Of course I could be way wrong which is why I am asking the veterans! Thanks in advance!

 

[tmcase]

You are correct on all counts. I'd say you've done your homework. You can use all those ego accessories on any ego including the Twist.

If you've been using your KR808 since 3/11 then your batteries probably won't last much longer so I would go with something new (ego) and use an adapter for the KR808 cartos/attys.

 

[Jerms]

Like tmcase said, you are pretty spot on and have a good grasp of eGo type e-cigs.

Going from a kr8 to an eGo, you will have higher capacity batteries (less swapping to charge!), and a 510 connection which will open you up to a lot more options such as the 510 and 306 atomizers, 510 cartos, clearos, and tanks and rebuildable atomizers. You can still use your kr8 cartos and 901 atties with an adaptor. You also get some smaller but nice upgrades such as 5-click on/off and a choice between regulated and unregulated power.

How much capacity you choose depends on how long of an e-cig you're willing to have. The Twist with variable voltage also adds to the size.

Since you've been vaping your kr8 for a while, I think you would really appreciate the upgrade to variable voltage that you would get from the Twist or a Spinner. That way you have more control of your vape since you will run into different resistances with different cartos and tanks. It's also nice to control how powerful your vape is just based on mood.

Enjoy the upgrade! Going from the cig-a-like kr8 to a "fat bat", I loved not having to constantly charge batteries, and then going to variable voltage was a really welcome treat!

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[Kent C]

There are no real differences between standard eGo, T, and C model batteries.

Actually there is some differences. They're all 510 connections, but the eGo-c is the most advanced. There are three eGo-c models:
-Twist which is variable voltage
-regular eGo-c battery
- 'upgrade' eGo-c battery, which has two modes - a 'constant mode' where the voltage is regulated down to 3.3-3.4Volts and a 'regular 3.7V mode' where it acts much like any non-eGo 3.7V battery - like your KR8 - where you have @4 volts off the charger and then mainly around 3.6-3.7V for most of the charge, dwindling to 3.2V at the end. The eGo-t and c have a 5 click 'off' feature and with the eGo-c's the led on the button goes from white to light blue to dark blue as the charge runs out.

And all Joye eGo-c's have improved short and charge protection that is substantial, imo. So I suggest making sure they are Joye/Joyetech products not clones. There have been a few earlier versions of the eGo batts exploding, not the Joye eGo-c as far as I know.

3. The T and C tank system is just one of many different configuration options you can use with the eGo battery such as Cartomizers, Clearomizers, etc.

Correct. (and correct on all other accounts.) Some of the more popular ones are (known by various names .... ;- )

Smok tech EMCC (eGo mega cartos with filler - the rest have no filler)
Vision Stardust
CE4 or CE5 (which has changeable coils)
CC Carto (again changeable coils)
Tabac BCC/Kanger 3's (changeable coils)

The last is my current favorite - no leaking, good flavor and vapor. I've found something in each of the others that was a bit of a problem - sometimes hard draw, some too easy of a draw, some leaking, less flavor. All are pretty good on vapor production and no off tastes. ymmv. In general, power vaping just one can cause problems - lower viscosity from too much heat can cause leaks, wicks take a licking, and so do the coils eventually.... having three PV's (or more) and flavors going is best, for no mess, no fuss vaping, imo.

Since the changeable coils come in various ohms ratings, the need for the vv Twist is less - although that would be an easier way if you were still tweaking for flavor. Flacor is directly affected by wattage and it would be easier to turn the knob on the Twist than the change out coils ;- ) but if you already know your 'sweet spot' on flavors, then just order the right coils for the voltage of the eGo-c you buy. The 'upgrade' is the same price as the regular eGo-c (in places I've seen - heaven gifts, cignot...) so having that other mode option is nice.