ViVi Nova/ aClear Variable Clearomizer Problems

[BigTwigg]

After hearing so many great reviews about the ViVi, I went to buy one for my provari.
I asked if they had the ViVi and they said yes. Not looking at the packaging I didn't notice that it was actually the "aClear"
I don't know if there is a difference but this thing is a pain!
I got it to vape ok for a little while. But after 2 days it just kept giving me the horrible burnt taste.
Changed the "Vapor Core" from a 2.4 Ohm. to a 1.8 ohm.
Again this is on my Provari at about 3.6-3.7V.
I have no idea what is going on.

Should I look for a new tank all together or buy an actual ViVi (2.5)

Also I am vaping a Cinnamon Apple type flavor if that helps...
Not sure of the PG/VG mix

 

[taymac54]

I am probably the last person to be giving you advice, but they guy at the B&M I buy my juices from tells me to never EVER use Cinnamon anything. He says it will fry just about any juice delivery system you have. Not sure if that helps or not, but figured I'd pass that info along.

 

[BigTwigg]

I did read something about the cinnamon affecting the tanks.
That may be it.

Thank you
though sadly this is the only flavor I like

 

[Young V19]

Cinnamon = Bad for almost any tubing except all metal.

Also my Vivi Nova leaked all over the place and this is the version 2.5. I just sent it back to MVS to have it either fixed or replaced and I was not using any poly cracking juices with it, just a heads up.

 

[BigTwigg]

I vaped cinnamon is a high quality Cirrus Tank for 2 months never had any problems except for the carts flooding every once in a while

 

[igloo]

I have vaped Fireball from HHV(heathers hevenly vapes) in a kanger t3 and a VIVI Nova with no problems i have also vaped some cinnamon flavor from vapoligy in both with no problems maybe I am just lucky I guess. If you get tired of the VIVI Nova due to issues, check out the T3 its a way better clearo IMO

 

[BigTwigg]

Dont think that will fit on my provari.
But I have changed it up with a new cirrus tank

 

[IntelligentDesigner]

Sort of the same issue here. I also keep reading the words "ViVi Nova" in every other thread. I also have the aClear on top of my Lavatube. From what I can tell, they're the exact same thing with different letters printed on them. I'm using, like I said, the Volcano Lavatube Version 2, with the aClear clearomizer.

I vape at about 4.2V on average with a 2.4 ohm wick. After a few close together hits, I'd get a harsh hit with burnt taste or weak vapor. I can lower the voltage for a few hits and it goes back to normal. Then I can increase it again for the next little bit. I've also tried the tip and roll to wet the wick as much as possible with little to no effect.

I just read a piece of advice that may be helpful, aside from what everyone else has said about the cinnamon flavor. If you raise the rubber cap on top of the center post, it'll improve the wicking. I just lined the cap up with the top of the center post and screwed the top back on. I just tried this as of about 5 minutes ago but it seems to be working.

I'm no pro and can't give you much more than that but I hope it helps, also considering that this thread was created about 3 weeks ago.

 

[DrGonZo]

@bigtwigg... I just bought an aclear, burning red hot cinnamon also. Ive had mine all of 3hrs & looking for reviews on it seen your post. Can you update on how it's working for ya still or did ya toss it for another?

 

[The Ocelot]

Hi - time to link to my blog about what cinnamon (and other "tank cracking" juices) can do to vaping gear (there are lurid pictures too!)

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/blogs/the-ocelot/3786-eeekkk-its-melting.html

 

[DrGonZo]

Hi - time to link to my blog about what cinnamon (and other "tank cracking" juices) can do to vaping gear (there are lurid pictures too!)

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/blogs/the-ocelot/3786-eeekkk-its-melting.html

Thx for the link. I think I'll swap the cinnamon out for some mango in this tank(soon as I find how to clean/change it) & i'll get one of those Kanger protanks unless someone knows a better more choice to go w/... & the pics of what happened...DAYYYUM!! really did some damage.
Thx again for replying so fast. Hopefully I didn't jack up my new clearo.

 

[MadKat]

I bought two a-clears from two different vendors and they both give a nasty burnt taste..HORRIBLE!

 

[kidvelvet]

I wish I had seen the vivi tank cracking list a few weeks ago. Killed two tanks with Cherry Crush by Vapor Renu. Thought it was a problem with the VG liquid until I found that link. Now I check the list before looking for additional juices, and I got some metal cases to try some others out that are known to kill polycarb tanks.

 

[zoodles]

I found my lavatube mini had a love hate relationship with nova type devices. It would melt the silicone ring around the head. Same nova on an ego battery worked though. Leaves me to the conclusion either the lavatube was causing a short or threaded the device weird. Did it for the regular vivi and a mini but not a knockoff go figure.

 

[jeffbarrera]

From what I've heard, yes some eLiquids actually do crack tanks, especially plastic ones I believe? Correct me if I'm wrong, but then again, they actually do perform well from the most parts and they are affordable for quite an experiment.

 

[Xylocaine]

I actually have a vision brand ViVi Nova and find it to be garbage nothing but burnt flavor or flooding. Same with my Vision Stardust clearo

 

[Proetus]

I have two Mini Novas. I have nothing but Big flavorful vapes on my twist. Once it starts getting down to the last .5ml and its thicker and darker i have to swirl. I only have the 1.8ohm heads so im running 3.2-4.0 Volts. Sorry you aren't getting quality vapes out the items you purchased.

 

[xyanide]

Vision is not the greatest gear despite being popular, the original vision models require a bit of fiddling but you can get it to work very well. It also allows you to rebuild coil heads. Some other manufacturers may be easier to work with, I saw a few boge vivi novas that i'm willing to give a shot.

If you want a no-hassle clearo I would highly recommend a kanger T2 (warm) or a T3 (cool). All you have to do is replace the coilhead every now and then. Cut some slots in the silicone wick-cap to control the juiceflow if you're getting burnt tastes when chain-vaping.

 

[Ryedan]

I see two issues here - cinnamon juice (or any other that is harmful to plastic) and dry/burnt hits.

Juice that harms plastic will typically make clear plastic unclear and/or will cause plastic to crack. This will not cause dry/burnt hits.

Vivi Nova's that give dry/burnt hits don't wick properly. I have two Vision VN's that are both really great, but the first one needed a bit of coaxing before it played nice. I had to lower the steel ring in the silicone sleeve and install the sleeve positioned a bit high on the head before screwing on the top piece. All has been good with it for a few months now. Since discovering this, I've been doing it with both when I assemble them after cleaning. I'm still on the first heads also. I can't comment on the aClear because I don't have one, but at this point I'm sticking with the Vision product.

BTW, I've been using my first VN with a steel tube for my DIY cinnamon juice and have had no issues with it.

 

[DanFromRioRancho]

Probably worth noting that ViVi Nova (and Mini) have become a generic name for a particular type of clearo, cranked out by the freight train-load. Some vendors have what seem to be usually good products with an occasional bad one, others the opposite.

There are differences in construction that can cause issues for some users: short versus long-wicks, plastic head cover being cut too long which allows the wick to be pinched versus cut too short which allows flooding, over or understated resistance on the heads, thin cheap shells versus thicker heavier shells, quality of O-rings, etc.

When someone gets a good one, they'll absolutely love it and you'll see rave reviews. When someone gets a bad one, they'll absolutely hate it and trash it.

I like the ViVi, but I only buy from local B&M's where I can look the unit over before making the purchase.