What Atomizer to Order?

[Poeia]

I use a 510 and an 801. I like both but have a preference for the 801.

Reading the ordering instructions, if I want a Jeff-approved adapter, I need to order my LC for a 510 and get the adapter for the 801.

If I order my LC for an 801, I could always buy an adapter from one of the many sites that carry them.

Is there any advantage to getting the 501 version with Jeff's adapter?



I'm beginning to doubt that I'm going to be able to hold off until next week to order. (Bad girl, Jane.)

 

[Kellyinbr]

I ordered mine as 901/808 cause I like to use cartomizers and I actually do prefer the 901 atty's over the 510 atty's...but I already own adapters for 901 bat to 510 atty's if I want to use a 510 at any time

 

[highping]

I used to always recommend getting the 510 connector because of the availability of adapters for the 510. These days you can get adapters to go from/to just about any thread, so it really doesn't matter. I would just get your primary use model on the chuck and get the adapters for any of the other models you want to try later.

 

[Ladycats]

the adapter set has the 510-801 and 510-901 ... sooo if you order your LC with 510 plus the adapter set .. you get it all

 

[highping]

the adapter set has the 510-801 and 510-901 ... sooo if you order your LC with 510 plus the adapter set .. you get it all

While this is true. I have found some 801s that short when connected to the adapters (especially the newer adapters)*. If the 801 is your primary atty, you might just want to go ahead and get the 801 chuck. Then you can still get the adapters to go from 801 to 510 or 801 to 901/(808) later**. That way you don't have to worry about shorting issues for you main attys.

* Some of the newer 510 to 801 adapters have a thicker outside ring that touches(shorts) the center pin of the atty

** Jeff does not sell adapters to go from 801 to other models. You will have to get them elsewhere (heaven gifts carries them).

 

[Lilibet]

While this is true. I have found some 801s that short when connected to the adapters (especially the newer adapters)*. If the 801 is your primary atty, you might just want to go ahead and get the 801 chuck. Then you can still get the adapters to go from 801 to 510 or 801 to 901/(808) later**. That way you don't have to worry about shorting issues for you main attys.

* Some of the newer 510 to 801 adapters have a thicker outside ring that touches(shorts) the center pin of the atty

** Jeff does not sell adapters to go from 801 to other models. You will have to get them elsewhere (heaven gifts carries them).

Thanks, hp, that was very helpful. I ordered the 801 because it's the only type of atomizer I own and I like it. I'll probably continue to use them but it's nice to know I have that flexibility if I change my mind.

I actually ordered the adapters from Jeff when I ordered the Chuck. A short while later, I realized that I didn't need them but I figured for $5.00, I'd just let it go. Even though I didn't say anything, Jeff refunded my money.

 

[Poeia]

Thanks. I'll get the 801. I just wasn't sure if the ones that come with the Chuck are especially well suited for it.

I'm a list maker. I've got 125 vendors and what they sell so far. 14 of them have adapters. Mad Vapes has them "in transit" so, if they arrive by the time I need to order my batteries, I'll probably just get everything from them.

 

[Ladycats]

While this is true. I have found some 801s that short when connected to the adapters (especially the newer adapters)*. If the 801 is your primary atty, you might just want to go ahead and get the 801 chuck. Then you can still get the adapters to go from 801 to 510 or 801 to 901/(808) later**. That way you don't have to worry about shorting issues for you main attys.

* Some of the newer 510 to 801 adapters have a thicker outside ring that touches(shorts) the center pin of the atty

** Jeff does not sell adapters to go from 801 to other models. You will have to get them elsewhere (heaven gifts carries them).

I ordered the 510 plus adapter set ... right now all I have are 801s .. but I've heard so many good things about the Chuck at 3.7v w/510 .. I wanted to try it .. i have 510 attys on the way .... but .. _if_ it shorts an 801 .. i'll only lose the atty right ? It won't hurt my Chuck will it ???

 

[~Jo~]

I want to make sure I'm understanding this. I hate my 510 atty and want to switch to cartos (Lord willing, they'll be here Tuesday). So, if I order my Chuck for 808, then I can buy the 901 to 510 adapter so that I could also use my 510 atties with it? And if I want to try a 901 atty, I'd be able to without an adapter?

 

[Poeia]

Yes. There are 3 basic patterns
801
510
901/808/Cartomizer

If you want to buy your adapters from Jeff, you have to order the 510 because all he carries is the 510 to 801 and the 510 to 901.

If you order your Chuck for an 801 or for a 901 and you want to use other model atomizers on it, you can buy adapters from several other vendors.

 

[~Jo~]

Thanks! I'm going to buy batteries from Mad Vapes, so I'll toss in an adapter or two with that order.

May I ask why you have a preference for the 801? The 510 is all I've used so far, and the inconsistent performance is driving me batty. Actually, the only thing it does consistently is drive me back towards cigarettes.

 

[Poeia]

My first PV was an 801. It has an automatic battery (which I don't like) but
1) the battery lasts much longer than the 510 battery. I even have a 510 mega battery and it lasts longer than those.
2) the cart is about twice the size of the one on the 510s. You have to add juice less often.

Mine are low bridge ones from East Mall. I've been using them nonstop for 7 weeks and both batteries are still going strong. I have a tendency to flood the atomizer which is especially bad with an automatic battery but neither of them seem to mind. Tonight 2 of my 4 atomizers got annoyed about the excess of liquid and stopped producing vapor. I did a cleaning so I'll see how dead they are once they dry. But I haven't done any other maintenance in 7 weeks other than occasionally wiping the threads with a Q-Tip.

My 510 is fine. If I get the exact right amount of cartridge stuffing in, it holds a decent amount of liquid. But I'm still swapping batteries constantly.

 

[~Jo~]

Thanks, Poeia! I have an eGo, so battery life is one thing I haven't had issues with. It's all about how much that cart holds, and trying dripping and mods to see if I can get at least a cigarette's worth of vaping without having to stop and fiddle with it again. Part of the prob is probably that I smoke 120s, so a "cigarette's worth" is a bit more for me than it is for others. I appreciate the info. Everyone talks so much about the 510 and the 808, and I rarely see anyone talking about the other models.

 

[Poeia]

I smoked 120s too (until 7 weeks ago.) All the reviews talk about how long it is but I figured that wouldn't bother me. It doesn't.

I thought of two other negatives with the 801. The atomizer is long. Because low bridge ones were recommended, I find I can't always see well all the way down the tube to tell which way the bridge is facing so I can line it up with the cart. And, because there is so much surface there, it can be a lot harder to get the scent of previous flavors off when you want to try a new one.

 

[~Jo~]

I'm really hoping the cartos will work for me (and really cursing stoopid federal holidays at the moment). Vape longer between fiddling, no worries about flavors stuck in the atty making everything taste like .... The only drawback so far is the number of people who seem to hate them. But maybe I'll be one of the few, the proud, the carto lovers.

Thanks again for tell me of your experiences with 801s. I'm determined that I *am* switching to vaping, even if it takes me a while, so I'm grateful to hear about what has worked for others, and what the drawbacks are.

 

[Wafflestomper]

Anyone have a Chuck made with a 901?
Just curious if it can be used with the 808 cartomizers, my wife is getting one and will ONLY use cartomizers because dripping is "Too much work" lol.

 

[highping]

I ordered the 510 plus adapter set ... right now all I have are 801s .. but I've heard so many good things about the Chuck at 3.7v w/510 .. I wanted to try it .. i have 510 attys on the way .... but .. _if_ it shorts an 801 .. i'll only lose the atty right ? It won't hurt my Chuck will it ???

The main thing that a short is going to affect is the battery. A short will definitely not hurt your atty (no current will get to it). It probably won't hurt your chuck either. The only thing this could hurt in the chuck is the switch. If it had more than the rated current through it, it may arc and weld shut. This will probably not happen because your battery will just trip first.

* However, if you have ignored all warnings and are using unprotected batteries, this is where it will get exciting for you. The unprotected batts may allow enough current to flow to get an arc in the switch and weld it shut, then that high current is going to continue to flow and heat the batteries until they hit explosion condition. And then the excitement/horror will ensue. (and all that's going to happen in a matter of seconds) That's why you should always use protected batteries kids .

 

[Ladycats]

Thank you .......... I do use protected batteries, but regardless, I don't want to take any chance what so ever of messing up my Chuck, so guess I'll just order a 510-801 adapter and not even chance it ....
Thanks again ........

 

[highping]

Anyone have a Chuck made with a 901?
Just curious if it can be used with the 808 cartomizers, my wife is getting one and will ONLY use cartomizers because dripping is "Too much work" lol.

I know that the carto will thread onto a 901 chuck. The only possib;e issue would be with airflow. I don't know if Jeff is using the newer 901/808 threads or not. The 901/808 threads have holes drilled through the threads and a channel in the center post. If it turns out that they are just standard 901 threads, there are a couple mods you can make to them to turn them into 901/808.

 

[Ladycats]

This is what the ThagBuilt site says ........

$5 Adaptor Kit 510 to 801/901 with air channel for use with Cartomizers

So looks as if they'll work ........

Edit: Sorry Waffle ... just realized you are talking about a 901 Chuck ..