vamo vs ego battery?

[Smithy963]

Hiya guys,

I stepped out of the vaping room for a while, out into the cold world of smoking again

I'm trying to get back into it and I hope a new piece of kit would help distract me over those first couple of smoke free weeks.

Up until now I've only had small ego batteries, with clearomizers and those ego/tornado tanks. I've got my eye on an entirely new set up which will be: Vamo + AGA T2.

So before I go out needlessly spending money I 'spose my questions are this:

What are the differences going to be?

- and -

Will I get a 'better' vape?

Many thanks,

Smithy.

 

[1buda]

I use both and have no problems. Read up on the Vamo weak threads that people are having.

 

[Nikkita6]

I use both and have no problems. Read up on the Vamo weak threads that people are having.

Weak threading issues are on the chromed brass versions, not the stainless steel Vamo. @OP if you're going to get a Vamo, get a stainless steel edition. But why are you going the Aga-T2 route? That is a genesis, which is the most complex in terms of build, definitely not a beginner device.

Maybe go for a Kanger Aerotank or Aspire Nautilus being that you are just getting back into the game ...

 

[djsvapour]

I've got my eye on an entirely new set up which will be: Vamo + AGA T2.

So before I go out needlessly spending money I 'spose my questions are this:

What are the differences going to be?

- and -

Will I get a 'better' vape?

Many thanks,

Smithy.

Ouch. Short answer... YES! That will give a great vape. It'll kill anything you've used before.
Long answer... Do you really want to go Genesis?

Personally, I'd go for a SID or Zmax (better lasting 510 threads) and a Silica RBA.

 

[SupplyDaddy]

The main difference is "customization" as well as size.
VAMO's take much larger batteries which you charge separately and you can set them to what you like in either volts or wattage.
This will allow you to have a better vape!!

I would suggest you get a version that has the removable top ring. The V5 is like that.

 

[schuff]

Unless you have built before I highly recommend against any genesis style rebuildable. As said above a RBA tank style is much easier and provides a more consistent better vape IMO because you aren't constantly worried about air hole placement, wick location, primer hits, leaking etc. A good clone rebuildable bottom coil tank can be had for $30-50 depending on the manufacturer / model.


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[Smithy963]

Weak threading issues are on the chromed brass versions, not the stainless steel Vamo. @OP if you're going to get a Vamo, get a stainless steel edition.

About a year ago when I first started Vamos seemed to be the best device for the price, is there something better now then for around £50 mark? I'm just looking for a VW/VV battery that will last all day as I can kill a 850Mah in a day a 1000Mah just about lasts me through work.

But why are you going the Aga-T2 route? That is a genesis, which is the most complex in terms of build, definitely not a beginner device.

Maybe go for a Kanger Aerotank or Aspire Nautilus being that you are just getting back into the game ...

I wouldn't say I've been out of the game because I have been vaping all this time just not exclusively at the moment, I want an AGA T2 because I have this perception in my head that having Battery -> Coil -> Juice (as opposed to Bat -> Coil -> String material -> Juice) will deliver a better vape because I keep hitting it hard and ending up with a burnt taste and that goes for Kanger protanks, Vision V3 clearomizers, ego-T tanks thingys.

Do the Kanger Aerotank and Aspire Nautilus suffer this problem?

 

[edyle]

Hiya guys,

I stepped out of the vaping room for a while, out into the cold world of smoking again

I'm trying to get back into it and I hope a new piece of kit would help distract me over those first couple of smoke free weeks.

Up until now I've only had small ego batteries, with clearomizers and those ego/tornado tanks. I've got my eye on an entirely new set up which will be: Vamo + AGA T2.

So before I go out needlessly spending money I 'spose my questions are this:

What are the differences going to be?

- and -

Will I get a 'better' vape?

Many thanks,

Smithy.

Where are you getting them form?

There's a few versions and options if you get a vamo; I have the chromed brass v3 version;
You might want to opt for the stainless steel version if you have a choice; the latest version is V5.

And for a rebuildable, the kayfun style is popular nowadays; bottom coil; cotton;

 

[edyle]

About a year ago when I first started Vamos seemed to be the best device for the price, is there something better now then for around £50 mark? I'm just looking for a VW/VV battery that will last all day as I can kill a 850Mah in a day a 1000Mah just about lasts me through work.



I wouldn't say I've been out of the game because I have been vaping all this time just not exclusively at the moment, I want an AGA T2 because I have this perception in my head that having Battery -> Coil -> Juice (as opposed to Bat -> Coil -> String material -> Juice) will deliver a better vape because I keep hitting it hard and ending up with a burnt taste and that goes for Kanger protanks, Vision V3 clearomizers, ego-T tanks thingys.

Do the Kanger Aerotank and Aspire Nautilus suffer this problem?

You can use mesh for wick in a bottom coil rebuildable, but the thing is you don't HAVE TO. With a genesis type, you basicall need a rigid wick;

The aerotank and nautilaus are the latest in clearos with airflow finally designed into the tank. the are not proper rebuildables; they use silica wick;

 

[cocacola31173]

Weak threading issues are on the chromed brass versions, not the stainless steel Vamo. @OP if you're going to get a Vamo, get a stainless steel edition. But why are you going the Aga-T2 route? That is a genesis, which is the most complex in terms of build, definitely not a beginner device.

Maybe go for a Kanger Aerotank or Aspire Nautilus being that you are just getting back into the game ...

Both of mine were stainless steel and the threads still stripped. The threads on mine was made out of brass...a very soft metal. I have heard people say they have Vamo's still going strong after a year. I guess its all where it comes from cause mine only lasted about 6 months.

 

[Bigflyrodder]

Have a Vamo V5 SS and no issues with threads (knock on wood). I agree re the tank, skip the AGA and get yourself something easy to deal with like the Aspire Nautilus or a handful of PT Minis if you like changing flavors often. They work great and very easy to deal with.

If you really do want an internal battery, I'd suggest an MVP2. If you shop around online you can find though for about $40 now which is a pretty darn good price for a unit that does vv/vw, checks ohms, has internal battery, and can act as a passthrough or carge another device on the go.

 

[1buda]

I bought my Vamo a while back from my local B&M. (I know I paid way to much for it) But I haven't had a threads problem yet. Knock on wood.

 

[schuff]

Depending on the model prices on the V5 stainless in a B&M should be between $60-70 depending on how rural the shop is. Online is in the $50-60 range right now.

Also, I work in a B&M. The two common issues with all Vamo's regardless of version or finish are the threads and the o-ring underneath the firing pin. The o-ring can very easily be replaced with a #60 o-ring that can be found at the local lowes, Home Depot or hardware store. The threads can also fairly easily be replaced with a new top cap. Parts for the Vamo can be found at http://www.ecigaretteimpressions.com/accessories/vamo_body_parts.php and I can verify these do work and fit properly.

Saying all of this there is not a single mod in the same price range that comes without possible complications in the future. The Vamo is a great device and is one of the easiest to use for those new to vaping on a VV/VW device. Very few of the people I know that picked one up had any issues within 6 months and everyone I ever talked to about it love it.


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[Mutescream]

If you are going to go vamo, I highly recommend getting an ego to ego adapter for it. Also, I see you had issues with bottom feeders... Have you tried a dual top feeder, like the iclear30? That's what I use on my vamo, and I enjoy the results.

 

[edyle]

Both of mine were stainless steel and the threads still stripped. The threads on mine was made out of brass...a very soft metal. I have heard people say they have Vamo's still going strong after a year. I guess its all where it comes from cause mine only lasted about 6 months.

Are you sure you had stainless steel and not CHROME plated brass?
The Chrome is shiny mirror like.
The stainless steel is like cutlery looking or 'brushed steel' looking.

 

[schuff]

Are you sure you had stainless steel and not CHROME plated brass?
The Chrome is shiny mirror like.
The stainless steel is like cutlery looking or 'brushed steel' looking.

Yes, that is a common mistake made. However it still would not matter for the threading in the top cap. There are two top caps made for the Vamo both of which have polished brass threads.


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[edyle]

Depending on the model prices on the V5 stainless in a B&M should be between $60-70 depending on how rural the shop is. Online is in the $50-60 range right now.

Also, I work in a B&M. The two common issues with all Vamo's regardless of version or finish are the threads and the o-ring underneath the firing pin. The o-ring can very easily be replaced with a #60 o-ring that can be found at the local lowes, Home Depot or hardware store. The threads can also fairly easily be replaced with a new top cap. Parts for the Vamo can be found at Vamo Body Parts and I can verify these do work and fit properly.

Saying all of this there is not a single mod in the same price range that comes without possible complications in the future. The Vamo is a great device and is one of the easiest to use for those new to vaping on a VV/VW device. Very few of the people I know that picked one up had any issues within 6 months and everyone I ever talked to about it love it.


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btw, schuff, I notice ecigaretteimpressions is not a registered supplier on ecf;

They're interesting; they actually seem to offer international orders!

 

[powerband]

If you are going to go vamo, I highly recommend getting an ego to ego adapter for it. Also, I see you had issues with bottom feeders... Have you tried a dual top feeder, like the iclear30? That's what I use on my vamo, and I enjoy the results.

The Vamo V5 doesn't need any adapters it will accept Ego and 510's

 

[schuff]

Crap, I usually remember to check. So I won't promote them any further but there are others with the parts but I'm 99% sure none of the registered suppliers will. Kind of a special thing to carry.


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[powerband]

any threading can be stripped if not used properly and carefully.