Vamo v5 starter kit

[Metis]

Hiya.
The other day I grabbed a Vamo v5 starter kit, which included a Protank 2.

The Vamo is - Awesome - to say the least.

The Protank, not so much.

It started with a DoA coil, which was swapped.

I feel it has too tight a draw, and the vape is a bit to cool for my liking.

Would it be an idea to venture in to self-built coils, and do a dual micro-coil setup on it? At the moment it feels like I got more bang for the buck with my Ego battery and my T3'd in both flavour and taste.

Any suggestions for battery configuration, as the current KSD is lacking in the information department?

 

[SpyderBite]

I've always loved ProTanks. I use 1.8 dual coils in my protank 3 with my vamo 5. Everybody's preferences are different of course.

 

[djsvapour]

I would go single coil - KAYFUN.

I managed a 1.2ohm dual coil (2 x 2.4) Orchid build to use on V5, but it's not any better really.

It's nice in 18350 mode, but I just use an 18650. I wouldn't stack 2 x 18350s.... not for me.

 

[EBates]

Replace the PT2 base with a AFC base (aerotank). It will eliminate the tight/loose draw and the ever present juice on the vamo center pin issues.

 

[Frenchfry1942]

The AFC base made a difference to me. I put one on all of my PT2s. My wife uses them now.

 

[Metis]

Why not stacked 350's? My kit came with two. But I have a hunch they're gonna die fairly quickly...

 

[klynnn]

I never liked my protank 2's until I started rebuilding them. Now they are fine.

 

[djsvapour]

Why not stacked 350's? My kit came with two. But I havr a hunch they're gonna dia fairly quickly...

Yes, kits often come with 2 x 18350. It's another one of these "it'll be OK 99% of the time issues".... The Vamo is capable of using 2 stacked batteries, HOWEVER, let's say in time (or by unusual happenstance) that one battery becomes weaker than the other, (this happened with 2 of my efests) then the balanced batteries (you cannot use unmatched, ever, to be safe) become unbalanced with nasty consequences.

Baditude did a blog somewhere. I copied it... and here's the comment.

Stacked or unstacked?
In some mods, you can fit two 18350's when the mod is configured for an 18650. This boosts the voltage output from 3.6V to 7.2V which means more vapor. Yay. BUT, you should NEVER do this. Unless you are familiar with matching batteries, you are only endangering yourself and others.

 

[InTheShade]

Why not stacked 350's? My kit came with two. But I havr a hunch they're gonna dia fairly quickly...

I wouldn't use any batteries that came in a kit to be honest. Only ones I have seen are no-name batteries that I wouldn't even use in my flashlight.

Now if you do have, or can get a hold of some good quality IMR batteries (like AW for example) then you could use stacked batteries. I know in the Vamo manual it suggests using stacked batteries to get the most out of the device.

Normally I wouldn't advocate stacking any battery, but if you feel like you want to, then make sure to buy them as a pair, label them 1 & 2 and then rotate which one you put in the mod first, and charge them as a pair. This will help ensure you are as stacking as safely as you can. I know the Vamo has some circuit and safety protection built in, but if you follow the above, it's another layer.

Just remember that you will get more battery life from a good quality 18650 than you ever will from 2 X 18350 batteries. So there is a trade off.

 

[chargingcharlie]

When you stack round cell batteries you double the voltage. If you stack two 3.7V 700mAh 18350 batteries you wind up with a 7.4V 700m power source unless the Vamo has a voltage regulator build into it.


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[Metis]

Okay - new thing learned in regards to matching. Awesome!

I've been running it on one battery for now, and it looks like that's how I'm going to continue.

Now to find a local shop that stocks proper batteries! (Postal service here is not what I trust the most)

 

[chargingcharlie]

Okay - new thing learned in regards to matching. Awesome!

I've been running it on one battery for now, and it looks like that's how I'm going to continue.

Now to find a local shop that stocks proper batteries! (Postal service here is not what I trust the most)

It's probably going to cost you a lot at a B&M. I picked up a purple Efest 700mAh and didn't realize until I got home that I paid $12.99 for it. Talk about getting shafted. The average price for them online is around $6 and the highest "suggested retail" price I've seen online is $9.99. IMO, you're better off adding them to your cart with an order of other goodies. Unfortunately, I my local B&M lost my business over that ridiculous pricing.


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[Metis]

From what I can see, the local shop wants €10 for the eFest (And AW).

Add a tenner on top for a Efest XSmart charger (If it's a reasonable purchase?).

2SMOK - Cigarros Electrónicos | Baterias - MOD's - That's what I have to choose from.

 

[SunshinePete]

Replace the PT2 base with a AFC base (aerotank). It will eliminate the tight/loose draw and the ever present juice on the vamo center pin issues.

Seconded, thoses bases are essential.

 

[edyle]

When you stack round cell batteries you double the voltage. If you stack two 3.7V 700mAh 18350 batteries you wind up with a 7.4V 700m power source unless the Vamo has a voltage regulator build into it.


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Not sure what it is that you are trying to say there

but...

I am running my vamos and sigelei zmax at 7.5 volts right now.

The vamos and the zmaxes are designed to accept 2x18350 batteries stacked

 

[chargingcharlie]

Not sure what it is that you are trying to say there

but...

I am running my vamos and sigelei zmax at 7.5 volts right now.

The vamos and the zmaxes are designed to accept 2x18350 batteries stacked

The end of my last sentence is the key to what I said..."unless the Vamo has a voltage regulator build into it."

It does seem to have a voltage regulator built in based on the specs I found on it:

Variable Voltage - can be adjustable from 3.0V to 6.0V (in .1V increments)
Maximum current output: 5A
Can be powered by 1*18350 battery/2*18350 batteries/1*18650 battery

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