VAMO V3 + Kangertech Protank 2 + 510 to eGo Adapter = Bleh!

[Mistical]

I finally received my Vamo V3 from fasttech and, like I have read on these forums, the threading did not work well with my Protank 2 - it would screw on, but it wouldn't connect. So, I bought a 510 to eGo adapter and it works like a champ now, but it looks like a chump. Anyone have any advice on how to make my setup look better? lol... I tried to look for cones/collars but none worked with my setup


Thanks in advance!

 

[John_]

I would get something like one of these and thread it onto the adapter. Don't know if they'll fit though.
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I finally received my Vamo V3 from Fasttech and, like I have read on these forums, the threading did not work well with my Protank 2 - it would screw on, but it wouldn't connect. So, I bought a 510 to eGo adapter and it works like a champ now, but it looks like a chump. Anyone have any advice on how to make my setup look better? lol... I tried to look for cones/collars but none worked with my setup


Thanks in advance!


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[mgmrick]

Rather than using an adapter just pull the center pin down in the protank. Your center pin is pushed up too far in protank

 

[Mistical]

Thanks for the info. I've called some local vape stores and none of them carry cones or skirts that I want I'm hesitant to order one online though unless someone with the same setup knows for sure that a particular cone fits and looks good/flush.

 

[John_]

Duh. I'm sorry I assumed mistical had already tried this. Yeah I'd do that. Or..... buy another mod and use the VAMO as a voltmeter/ohm checker.

Rather than using an adapter just pull the center pin down in the protank. Your center pin is pushed up too far in protank

 

[Mistical]

Rather than using an adapter just pull the center pin down in the protank. Your center pin is pushed up too far in protank

I'm going to try that right now.

 

[Mistical]

Duh. I'm sorry I assumed mistical had already tried this. Yeah I'd do that. Or..... buy another mod and use the VAMO as a voltmeter/ohm checker.

Lol, I'm a nub, I know. As for the VAMO, don't hate! It's my first APV!

 

[John_]

Not hating the VAMO, it's great. The VAMO is a great device to start with, it's relatively inexpensive even if you don't buy it from FastTech and it functions great. I've just been delving into mechanicals so my VAMO has become a battery/RDA checker haha.

Lol, I'm a nub, I know. As for the VAMO, don't hate! It's my first APV!

 

[xtwosm0kesx]

Im surprised the PT2 wont fire on the V3 mine work fine on it.

But as mentioned above, you can likely solve the problem without the adapter. Though the adapter will help preserve the threads if your constantly removing your tank.

Take off the PT2, remove the head, then using your fingernail, work the outter contact pin (see pic below) slightly out of the rubber grommet, taking care not to pull out or displace the grommet, just work the pin till it comes out a little.



Put the head back in the pt2 and look at the 510 connector, the head's pin should be protruding ever so slightly now, as opposed to even or slightly inset as usual.

When you screw the PT2 back on the vamo and seat it, it should adjust the pin to the proper height and it should fire.

 

[Mistical]

I pulled the center pin down a bit and it still doesn't "connect" - i.e., lock in, when I screw it down, but it is at least not wobbling and it hits now. However, I have a collateral question now... would pulling the center pin down alter the taste of the vapor? Another noob question, but either pulling down on the center pin or getting the wick in the coil wet with water altered the taste of my juice, lol. I'm leaning towards the latter explanation, but I want to be sure

 

[xtwosm0kesx]

Its the water, puff on it a bit and it'll burn the water off and begin wicking properly again.

 

[xtwosm0kesx]

Also, you should grab a protank beauty ring, as seen with this PT1:

Then you can install it on your vamo's ego threads, setting the outer (larger) lip just a hair higher than the top of your vamo's 510 connector (look across it) then when you tighten down the PT2 it will seat against the ring, and be stable and supported.

 

[mgmrick]

I rebuild all my kanger coils and find I need to pull the rubber groment out a little. When you screw the protank on it will push everything in so they make contact.

No pulling groment or center pin out a little will have no effect on taste

 

[Mistical]

Thank you all! Much love. Without a beauty ring my PT2 sits kind of crooked. I'll post a pic when I get home. I can deal with it because the Vamo is so much better than my previous device but I'm worried the threading is gonna deteriorate quickly - is this a concern? If so I guess I'm going to have to use the adapter.

 

[mgmrick]

I have not had any issues with threading and I have to take tank of a couple of times a day for refilling. Never had issues with any of my mods and threading in 3 years of vaping

 

[Mistical]

But does your PT2 or whichever tank sit kind of crooked on the Vamo?

 

[Mistical]

I tried to take a few pics of my setup to show the slight crookedness of how my PT2 sits on the Vamo, but you can't tell from the pic... It's very subtle but I notice it every time since it's right in front of my face every time I vape it lol. As long as it doesn't ruin the threading and/or the Vamo, it's all good!

 

[Train2]

Maybe this, if they ever get them in stock?

 

[Bombies]

My protank2 works fine on my vamo v3. I also have the 510-ego adapter. Mine works with an without the adapter. This forum has got me paranoid about damaging the threads so I leave the adapter on as I change atomizers frequently.

 

[Bkag]

What you need instead of the ego-510 adapter is an airflow controller, I can't remember where I got mine from but they are $2-3 and are barely noticeable on the vamo