VV vs. "step voltage"

[Capt.shay]

I have more than blown my current vape budget but would like to try Variable voltage. I found a pass through on fasttech for $7.51 ( $7.51 Variable Voltage USB Passthrough Battery for E-Cigarette at FastTech - Worldwide Free Shipping ) that steps through the voltage at 3.2/3.6/4.2/4.8. My question is: will I be getting the "vv" experience from this or would I get turned off by the lack of level increase? Would I be better off waiting a month or two and spending the money on a "real" VV?

Thanks gang!

 

[tmcase]

I've tried the step voltage PVs and was disappointed in them. Most of my PVs are VV that increment by .1 volts and I couldn't live without that now.

 

[Kurt]

I would not go there. This model looks to be straight-wire, no battery, which means very high current load on the USB port. Most computer USB ports are not rated for the 2+ amps this can draw, and would likely fry out. You would need a powered USB port rated to handle this. The design is off too...seems there is nothing to grip! Cable is only 3/4 m, too, which is pretty short. No telling who makes it, either.

If you want inexpensive VV, I recommend the Vision Spinner (Vision Spinner VV eGo Battery 1300mAh). Lots of vendors have them, not just MVS. I love mine. Very similar to the Ego Twist, but I think it is built better, and the knob is easier to read and turn. Goes from 3 - 4.8 V, and is fairly accurate. Mine (1300 mAh) will last me all day at 4V with an LR carto. Been used heavily every day for well about a year, and no sign of weakening.

The benefit of VV is finding exactly the power you want for a given coil. The model you mentioned would be too hot for me at 4.2V, and too weak at 3.6V, if my carto is about 2.0 ohms.

 

[salemgold]

Fasttech sells the Vamo which is not only VV but, VW as well. It is my favorite PV to date. They only cost around $30 with the code at Fasttech. If it were me, I would wait until I had $30 and go for the Vamo.

Good luck to you!

ETA- I have a few Spinners and I did like them while they worked. A few friends and I have not had good luck with the Spinners holding up for very long. Spend $5 more and get a Mod that is going to be durable JMHO

 

[Katya]

I have eGo-Twists and Vision Spinners and like them both. I agree with my learned colleagues that you should get a true VV device.

That deal from Fasttech is a very good one; if you decide to get a Vamo, make sure it's the stainless steel V2 version that has both 510 and eGo threading--other finishes are not very sturdy and people had to get wraps for them.

 

[Kent C]

I have this one:

GP eCo-T Style VVPT Variable Voltage USB Passthru

... thanks to a friend... and I like it for sampling via dripping. I have a 2.0 ohm atty and a drip tip on it. And I use a wall wart not the computer. Never has gotten 'hot' and haven't had any problems with it.

Works well enough to give you and idea what a flavor tastes like at the voltages available. With just a 510 atty and drip tip, it's the smallest PV I have and I like it. The wattage steps from around 5 to 6.5 to 8.8 to 11+Watts so it gives you a good enough idea of the area where the flavor tastes best. However, with some flavors even a half a watt can make a difference, in my experience, so a MORE variable device (or changing to different ohm coils) is best. But for sampling, this is a cheap way to find a range of a sweet spot for sampling flavors. Then you can hone it down when you go to a 'regular vaping device' with tank, carto, clearo, etc. for going out and about.

 

[tmcase]

I wasn't going to comment again because this question has been cover very well but I do have a comment about the ego twist and vision spinner.

I just got a spinner because I loaned out my twist and never got it back. So far I like the spinner best. At 1300mah it it a bit fatter than the twist but only a little and battery life is a lot longer. I love the knurled voltage ring and the voltage indicator numbers are much easier to read than on the twist. I haven't had it very long so I can't say whether it would out last a twist but I do like it better. But...I have to agree with the others. If you want VV you need to go with a true vv mod that increments by .1 volts. There is a large gap between those step voltage PVs and you need those missing increments.