Right that is what I figured and it was metal PV's that had the problem's.
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Right that is what I figured and it was metal PV's that had the problem's.
Hello to Everyone,
Thanks for all of the valuable information. I think I'll be purchasing one of these units. I have a couple questions:
1.) Someone mentioned that ohm meter was off by .2. Has anyone else experienced inaccurate ohm measurements?
2.) Another person mentioned the kit came with a junky battery charger. I don't see where I can get a better quality battery charger on Madvapes. Any links of where I might purchase a higher quality charger for the batteries?
3.) Based on your opinion, am I better off purchasing just the box and getting a different set of batteries? I don't have any of these batteries and can't decide between the kit or just the unit.
Thanks in advance!
Thanks for all of the valuable information. I think I'll be purchasing one of these units. I have a couple questions:
1.) Someone mentioned that ohm meter was off by .2. Has anyone else experienced inaccurate ohm measurements?
2.) Another person mentioned the kit came with a junky battery charger. I don't see where I can get a better quality battery charger on Madvapes. Any links of where I might purchase a higher quality charger for the batteries?
3.) Based on your opinion, am I better off purchasing just the box and getting a different set of batteries? I don't have any of these batteries and can't decide between the kit or just the unit.
Thanks in advance!
I was probably the one who mentioned the ohm meter being off. It's not. Operator error on my end not realizing the carto heating up causes the ohms to go up. Doh. It's pretty close.
Never tried MV IMR batts... had some AWs already.
I got the kit and the batts and charger working fine,had mine for over a week now and doing as they should.I have AW's just didn't have the 18650's.
Thanks for the info!
I'm still confused where I can pick up a good charger. Does anyone have a link where I might order. Madvapes doesn't seem to have one. Sorry if I'm posting this in the wrong place. I'd be happy to order the kit but I already have tanks galore and cartos. I'd be happy to get the batteries from madvapes but I seem to remember the madvapes person posted they didn't have batteries sold separately that would work. Additionally, they don't offer the charger separately. Any links on their website for these items would be most appreciated:
IMR 18350 Charger
IMR 18350 Batteries that work on the VV Gripper.
Sorry for being such an idiot but I know nothing about this since all I've owned are KGO batteries. Google searches seem to result in nothing, or I'm sure about what is being offered. I'm looking forward to my first VV device!
Thanks again,
Dawn
I'm still confused where I can pick up a good charger. Does anyone have a link where I might order. Madvapes doesn't seem to have one. Sorry if I'm posting this in the wrong place. I'd be happy to order the kit but I already have tanks galore and cartos. I'd be happy to get the batteries from madvapes but I seem to remember the madvapes person posted they didn't have batteries sold separately that would work. Additionally, they don't offer the charger separately. Any links on their website for these items would be most appreciated:
IMR 18350 Charger
IMR 18350 Batteries that work on the VV Gripper.
Sorry for being such an idiot but I know nothing about this since all I've owned are KGO batteries. Google searches seem to result in nothing, or I'm sure about what is being offered. I'm looking forward to my first VV device!
Thanks again,
Dawn
The VV Gripper takes 18650 IMR batteries, the different numbers designate different sizes...
MV has them available here:IMR 18650, LiMn 2000mAh Battery - IMR Batteries - Batteries and Chargers
GTL Li-Ion Battery Charger - Li-Ion Chargers - Batteries and Chargers
Here's another charger HG-1210W Lithium Ion Battery Charger 50 cents more and it comes with a car charger... pretty sure they are just the same charger rebranded. I have one that's branded Trustfire that works like a charm.
As far as the Ohm checking, It seems to be pretty spot on. advertized 3ohm boge cartos register at 2.9 and 1.5ohm smoktech dual coils read straight up 1.5. Even helped me figure out some mystery cartos from the bottom of my vape box. Damn my disorganization.
As far as the Ohm checking, It seems to be pretty spot on. advertized 3ohm boge cartos register at 2.9 and 1.5ohm smoktech dual coils read straight up 1.5. Even helped me figure out some mystery cartos from the bottom of my vape box. Damn my disorganization.
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Anyone got any tips on getting the battery door to open easier?
I have tried to open it with my hand and for my device it is 100% impossible. I end up having to side a card down and open the door.
I have tried to open it with my hand and for my device it is 100% impossible. I end up having to side a card down and open the door.
Also rumor has it this device is Pulse Width Moduation and Constant Voltage combined. Think this is the first of this kind of setup for a device since every other one is either Pulse Width Modulation e.g Ovale V8 or Constant Voltage.
All boost regulators use pulse width modulation. It's the basis of what makes them work the way they do. The real question is whether they have a properly matched inductor and capacitor(s) to provide a flat constant voltage.
@2:31 shows square wave converted into flat DC with an inductor and capacitor.
@2:31 shows square wave converted into flat DC with an inductor and capacitor.
I hope you are sliding it to the side and not trying to just pop it off straight down. Hard to tell from the description. To me the latch on the battery door is the only thing I am leery of with this PV. Not sure how I would fix it if it broke off.
I really like this thing. Very comfortable and easy to use. Pocket friendly and Im getting good battery life with it. Not sure it would survive being stepped on but I am pretty careful with my PVs.
You must be talking about the V8. The Gripper battery compartment is much easier to open.
So, my round ego twist rolled off the table and died. I was thinking of getting a VV mod, and I think this device may have me sold. I can't afford the kit (already have a tank and plenty of cartos), so thinking about making my own kit on the site. But it's awfully expensive (compared to my ego-twist @ $25), any codes I can use? Sorry if this is mentioned elsewhere, gripper is all I have on my mind.
**EDIT** Was "building" my kit and found this, but I'm guessing that Protected 18650 Battery, 3000 mAh - Li-Ion Batteries - Batteries and Chargers wouldn't be something that would fit or want to be used in this? Sorry, I've been an ego user for far too long, don't know much about mods and separate batts
**EDIT** Was "building" my kit and found this, but I'm guessing that Protected 18650 Battery, 3000 mAh - Li-Ion Batteries - Batteries and Chargers wouldn't be something that would fit or want to be used in this? Sorry, I've been an ego user for far too long, don't know much about mods and separate batts
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Those batteries are a little too long for the Gripper. The IMR AW 18650 or the 18650 Panosonic batteries work good with them.
Well grrrr, MV is out of the IMR AW batts, and I guess they don't have the Panasonic batts. I've got some really really old 380 mah batts for my e-cigar, but I know those don't wory. I've never actually bought separate batts. Time to do some more research
MV has 18650 imr batts 2000 mah the one's that come with kit went to there site to get u link and they were not listed under IMR batts maybe sold out or not showing yet due to changing of site IDK...they are not AW but I got some with kit and working great.Sure HOOG with MV will chime in and let u know.
Hi Tex. I have the same problem with the Gripper as with the V8 except the Gripper has a wider gap at the hing end of the battery door so I can use a dull kitchen knife to gently wedge the battery door open with no harm to the door or body.
Errol
Thanks Errol I didn't realize some were having problems with opening them. My Gripper slides open very easily and it is much easier to put the 18650 in it than the two 18350's in the V8. I definately don't like the battery compartments on the V8.
I've only used the Gripper a few days but so far I really like it. I like the LED display and button setup much better too plus nice to have another PV that reads ohms. How are you liking yours?
I ended up using 18340 batteries in my V8, the 350s were just too tight getting in and out and I was concerned I would end up breaking it.
Really like the layout and the readout on the Gripper but I have a problem with it. Have had a ticket in for a refund since last week but no response yet.
Errol
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