VAMO Owners - Pics, Tips, Tricks and Quirks

[mightymen]

meli
I'm using Trustfire TR-001
New EFEST 18650, taken to long to charge and not lasting as near long as my two 18350's.

 

[kiwivap]

Trustfire TR-001 chargers do take quite a while to charge. I have two of them. The charge time is less for an 18350 than for an 18650. If you want a quicker charge time pick up one of the chargers Meli suggested.
People often say they do get longer time from using two 18350s rather than one 18650. The amount of time you get will also depend on what watts you're vaping at. If you use two 18350 then always use the same two together. Don't mix an old 18350 with a new one.
You should look at getting a digital multi-meter as well - there are some inexpensive ones that you can check your batteries with.

 

[meli.]

I'd say you should upgrade your charger, the Trustfire doesn't protect your batteries from being over charged, and it's sooo slow.
If you do go for an Xtar WPII get a couple of extra spacers so you can charge your 350's together.
Here's a review to explain it.

 

[kiwivap]

I'd say you should upgrade your charger, the Trustfire doesn't protect your batteries from being over charged, and it's sooo slow.

Mine don't overcharge. They have always charged to 4.17 and cut off there. I've done lots of multi-meter checks after the batts come off the charger. I know a few years back there were reports of them over-charging. Slow - yep, they are slow. With any charger it pays to use a multi-meter and do regular checks when they come off the charger.

 

[DeadPerfect]

she wasted her money... she has a Pila

for both 650's and 350's, i use my Pila IBC Charger
Pila IBC Charger for 14500 / 17500 / 18500 / 18650 3.7 volt Lithium Battery Charger

to charge the 18350's, use cr123's spacers.
CR123 Spacer
works perfect. pila isnt listed for charging 18350's, but reseach shows it works will no problems. plus i tried it. it works fine.

 

[kiwivap]

Xtar and Pila are both good chargers. Either one will do fine. They are both often recommended as the better ones to get.

 

[jshamm]

Quick question. I have two efest 18350 batteries and currently have 2.0 ohm boge cartomizers. Is it safe to stack the batteries with a 2.0 ohm carto? I read previously that the Vamo tests the resistance unregulated so would a low ohm carto be an issue?

 

[m30r]

If this helps, I haven't touched my zmax since my vamo arrived...


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Let me guess....you can change the setting very easy rite?

 

[dnakr]

Let me guess....you can change the setting very easy rite?

As a matter of fact I can - but I the reason I use the Vamo is because I can break it down to an 18350 which I like better.


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[tc1]

Got my vamo skin today.

Merry Christmas everyone!

 

[CountSmackula]

Nice! Where?

Got my vamo skin today.

Merry Christmas everyone!

 

[tc1]

VAMO Vapor Skinz | Vapor Skinz

I got 20% off with code LETITSNOW. Think I paid $10.40 with free shipping.

 

[budynbuick]

Don't know if this is Quirk or not but I received the replacement for the one I sent back & all of the issues with the first (flickering, misreading Ohms/volts, missing letter (O) for off, Low volt when batt was full. I think that's it. Well, allof that is fine now but this 2nd one will not go into RMS (watt) mode. It shows 002 but it stays in avg. At least I can puff on this one heHe. I shall purchase a spare before I send this one back. I was going to get another Vamo for a spare but now I'm not so sure On a happier note, I have not had a smelly in 4 hrs nor have I even wanted one. I have tried getting it in RMS many times & it will not work. QC prob? Different manufacturer? Would be a shame if they kill this great deal by sending out a boatload of defective units. I seriously am not sure if I even want this one replaced

Keith

 

[CountSmackula]

I could see that there were cut marks for the buttons & window, but did it come pre-cut for the lower tube or at the 'groove' between the power head & the unremovable 18350 section?

I only use mine in 18650 mode & would like a seamless finish all the way down.

VAMO Vapor Skinz | Vapor Skinz

I got 20% off with code LETITSNOW. Think I paid $10.40 with free shipping.

 

[jackbox]

Got my vamo skin today.

Merry Christmas everyone!

Looks good. Those Skinz are expensive even with a coupon?

 

[jackbox]

Don't know if this is Quirk or not but I received the replacement for the one I sent back & all of the issues with the first (flickering, misreading Ohms/volts, missing letter (O) for off, Low volt when batt was full. I think that's it. Well, allof that is fine now but this 2nd one will not go into RMS (watt) mode. It shows 002 but it stays in avg. At least I can puff on this one heHe. I shall purchase a spare before I send this one back. I was going to get another Vamo for a spare but now I'm not so sure On a happier note, I have not had a smelly in 4 hrs nor have I even wanted one. I have tried getting it in RMS many times & it will not work. QC prob? Different manufacturer? Would be a shame if they kill this great deal by sending out a boatload of defective units. I seriously am not sure if I even want this one replaced

Keith

How do you know it is not using RMS? If it says NO2 that is RMS mode. There is no other indicator on the device while you are using it. Only way to tell would be to scope it or put it on an ECD meter.

 

[SupplyDaddy]

I have to wait another week before I order 2 sets.. Mine and the wife's.... I've been looking at these for 2 weeks.. only a slight bit of drool... Didn't think the wife was ready to move up.. first thing this morning she said she needed more power and control.. BAM! At first, wife said.. eh.. now that I have a template for skinning it, she's ready! .. now to find rainbow colored material.... :/
And to think, I could have ordered these when HC had their sale and I made a big order... grrrr at least I can still use the ECF discount!

 

[jackbox]

I have to wait another week before I order 2 sets.. Mine and the wife's.... I've been looking at these for 2 weeks.. only a slight bit of drool... Didn't think the wife was ready to move up.. first thing this morning she said she needed more power and control.. BAM! At first, wife said.. eh.. now that I have a template for skinning it, she's ready! .. now to find rainbow colored material.... :/
And to think, I could have ordered these when HC had their sale and I made a big order... grrrr at least I can still use the ECF discount!

You can get them at Vapor Break for $26.99 each plus shipping. Shipping on one is $3.79. I don't know how much extra shipping would be for two units. I got mine in 8 days after I ordered it to Thailand. Don't get the black chrome. It wears off very quickly (at least in my experience). The regular chrome does not look as nice but I have been told it wears much better. If you want stainless steel then you need to get from HC as VB doesn't carry the stainless steel model yet.

 

[jjcordone]

Merry Christmas everyone!
I wanted to drop a plug for the vendor I bought my VAMO from, Vapor Bank.
I had the misfortune of getting a defective unit and these folks went above and beyond to correct the problem.
The real test of a vendor is how their customer service handles problems.
They tried to trouble shoot it with me.
Once the most common problem (user error) was ruled out, they sent me a USPS Priority Mail return label to return the defective unit, then sent me, again by USPS Priority Mail, a replacement unit.
I believe we have all had some bad experiences with vendors at some point.
What a pleasure it is to have found a vendor that truly acts as a member of the vaping community, not just a sales machine trying to get us to buy more and more......
Nope, I don't work for them and they didn't ask me to post anything about them or offer me reward for doing so.
I'm just a happy customer.....

BONUS: They have the VAMO on sale now for $49.99
https://vaporbank.com/shop/

 

[SupplyDaddy]

You can get them at Vapor Break for $26.99 each plus shipping. Shipping on one is $3.79. I don't know how much extra shipping would be for two units. I got mine in 8 days after I ordered it to Thailand. Don't get the black chrome. It wears off very quickly (at least in my experience). The regular chrome does not look as nice but I have been told it wears much better. If you want stainless steel then you need to get from HC as VB doesn't carry the stainless steel model yet.

Vapor Break needs to work on their website! I've had an account for 2 days there and still can't sign in. I have no issues saving money.. not worried about SS verses Chromed since I will skin these puppies to personalize them. And there are many different ways to preserve a finish.. Hardest part for that is holding off using the devices while they cure!