What should I get now?

[Diane Chanel]

Okay, I am a newbie...I don't like being a newbie at things lol I have been vaping for two weeks. I have a Halo G6, which I love, but I want to try other stuff too. I have been considering an joye ego
[h=2][/h][h=2]Joye eGo-T MEGA 2ml "Type B" tank System[/h](can I post a link to a website here so I can show you the exact one I'm considering?). So should I get this? Can someone tell me why I would want it? In what ways is it better than my G6? Would I be refilling the carts the same way?
Should I consider a ProVari instead? If so, why?
I appreciate any help and advice you guys can give. Thanks!

 

[Kay1959]

yes, you can post a link to what you are considering. We'll be better able to help you if you do that.

 

[Diane Chanel]

okay thanks. this is the one I'm considering. I don't know anything about it, though. Is it a good one, and why would it be better than my G6? Better throat hit? Better vapor? thanks
eGo-T MEGA 2ml (Type B) Tank Black Starter Kit

 

[Spazmelda]

Can you describe what you like about the halo, and what you'd improve on or anything you feel is missing.

I may be wrong, but I seem to remember that the ego's have a voltage of about 3.4 when in use. Not sure about the halo, but probably similar?

If you are wanting more of a kick from your juices, you might consider an e-cig with a bit higher actual voltage.

I hear mixed reviews of the ego style tanks (fiddly, leaky) which has encouraged me to steer clear of them, but some love them.

 

[Island Vapor]

I went through all the cartos and tanks,dripping and attys.I found the hybrids and I do not have to carry no where near as much stuff and I also do not have to fiddle around with a lot of things.My wick and coil last around 3 weeks.I just fill and go.I carry 1 bottle of juice and 1 battery for the day.The vapor and flavor is way better then any carto,carto tank or atty I ever vaped.Hear is one the the hybrids I have http://www.houseofhybrids.com/.They also have a mini that is easier to carry around

 

[Diane Chanel]

Can you describe what you like about the halo, and what you'd improve on or anything you feel is missing.

I may be wrong, but I seem to remember that the ego's have a voltage of about 3.4 when in use. Not sure about the halo, but probably similar?

If you are wanting more of a kick from your juices, you might consider an e-cig with a bit higher actual voltage.

I hear mixed reviews of the ego style tanks (fiddly, leaky) which has encouraged me to steer clear of them, but some love them.

okay that's good to know. I really want to keep it somewhat simple, and the g6 is definitely simple. I'd like longer battery, and as you put it, "more kick to my juices". thanks for the useful info spazmelda....that is good to know

 

[Diane Chanel]

I went through all the cartos and tanks,dripping and attys.I found the hybrids and I do not have to carry no where near as much stuff and I also do not have to fiddle around with a lot of things.My wick and coil last around 3 weeks.I just fill and go.I carry 1 bottle of juice and 1 battery for the day.The vapor and flavor is way better then any carto,carto tank or atty I ever vaped.Hear is one the the hybrids I have http://www.houseofhybrids.com/.They also have a mini that is easier to carry around

I haven't heard of hybrids. I will check this out. thank you!

 

[Spazmelda]

I'm no expert, but comparing in going from the halo to the ego battery, you probably get much better battery life, but I don't think the kick from voltage will be much better.

 

[leftfeild]

I'm no expert, but comparing in going from the halo to the ego battery, you probably get much better battery life, but I don't think the kick from voltage will be much better.

Spot on. If anything, you'll lose voltage going to an ego. Halo g6 = 3.6v. Ego = 3.3v. It's a common misconception that the ego is higher in voltage than kr808d-1 models.

The kgo however, is higher in voltage - 4.2v going down to 3.2v as you use it. So for half of its battery charge, you'll have more kick.

The kgo is a cheap way to do this - grab yourself two 510 kgo batteries and a charger, buy a 510 - 808/901 adapter piece and you can screw on the halo g6 caromisers, right onto the battery. You'll have a longer battery life, higher voltage and a device you can experiment with low resistance or new gear if you so choose.

An alternative is to buy a riva 901 as it will be compatable with halo g6 cartomisers if you want the simplest, most compatable with your gear option. The riva is the same as the kgo, just a new name.

On a side note, I would avoid all ego T or C or any form of ego tank system there is at all costs.

Hope that's useful in any way.

 

[BGabe]

According to Halo, the current battery you have is unregulated, meaning it will put out ~4.2 volts coming off the charger and will slowly drop to 3.3 when it is time to charge again. According to Liberty-Flights (I strongly recommend you buy your ego setup here), the voltage of the ego-T is regulated at 3.4v. Meaning that it will only put out 3.4v regardless of how much battery life is left. Less volts typically means less wattage which means less vapor, throat hit... etc. But, going with a low resistance Type B atomizer may help this. I would order the kit from Liberty-Flights, don't forget to click on the 20% off button in the upper left corner. Here is the exact link Electronic Cigarette - Starter Kits - Joye eGo-T

Another good vendor would be MyVaporStore or MVS. They give you the option to choose a low resistance Type B atty with your kit and they are about $10 cheaper than the supplier you were looking at.

As for the tank system. I too have heard very few good things about it. One thing is for sure, it will be finicky. But, you never know, it could be a good fit for you.

 

[Kay1959]

If you want to go with an eGo brand, I'd suggest the KGO over the ego-T. I too have heard some bad reports on leaking etc. On the other hand, I've heard alot of people recommending the KGO. I myself got the plain ole eGo...with no alphabet letters after it, and it did great for me.

 

[DaveP]

If you are looking at more capacity in battery power and better atomization of your juice, you might want to look at an E-power and a DCT tank instead of the eGo type B tank. The eGo type B tank will leak, have issues with thicker juices not feeding, and it will require regular cleaning to keep the vapor and flavor at max.

Boge cartos are a great alternative to tanks. You get 5 in a box for $8 and that box will last you as long as 3-4 weeks if you use a relatively high PG juice (thinner than all VG). Depending on the juice you use, they will give you great vapor and throat hit. The DCT tank uses a carto with a hole punched in it to allow the juice to replenish the carto.

You definitely want 3.7v batteries instead of 3.4v. The 900mah and 1100mah eGo batteries are 3.7v and the rest are regulated to 3.4v.

I'd look at the E-power 3.7v PV, the Lavatube variable voltage PV, and possibly the eGo Twist battery, which is a battery that varies the voltage from about 3.3 to 4.2v. The Lavatube gives you the longest vaping time of the three, along with a variable voltage from about 3-6v.

Check out these reviews and see what is there in those categories. The Provari is the Cadillac, but about twice as expensive as the Lavatube. I love my Provari, but the price isn't for everyone. Some of the bigger models also come in mini sizes if a large PV doesn't turn you on.

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/lavatube/265658-lavatube-reviews.html

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...smoktech-dual-coil-tank-system-v2-review.html

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/standard-e-cigarette-reviews/297820-ego-c-twist-review.html

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...-formulas-explanations-determine-wattage.html

 

[VapingRulz]

Another vote for the Kgo.

You are accustomed to a higher voltage than you'll get with the Ego, so I think you'll be disappointed if you buy one. I would second the advice to steer clear of the Ego-T because I hear too many complaints about them. A Kgo with some 1.7-2.0 LR cartomizers is my recommendation.

 

[dchest02]

I have a Provari, and I LOVE IT. If you have the money that is definitely the way to go. However, I think that the LavaTube is a good "starter" variable voltage device because of the price.

 

[wv2win]

E-Power, Kgo or EVO (selectable/variable) are all better voltage models than the eGo. Both the E-Power and Kgo also have batteries that last longer than the eGo standard battery. I would consider one of those three over the eGo.

 

[Diane Chanel]

so glad I asked this question here! you guys have given me a lot of really useful information and advice. thanks so much for the help. I appreciate it. going to give it a little more thought before I decide. I'm now leaning toward a provari or a kgo. maybe I'll get both. all I do now is vape every second that I'm awake (is there a way to vape while we sleep? so it can't hurt to have a lot of equipment. thanks again for all the great help!

 

[Kay1959]

Well, if you're trying to decide between those two, I'd suggest the Provari. Simply THE BEST. If you're a heavy vaper like myself, be sure to get the 18650 AWIMR batteries and the extension cap so you can use said batteries. I have my Provari in my hand from about 3 am til 7 pm and my battery will last almost that whole time...maybe until about 5-6 pm. And get a good charger, like the Pila. If you want something that's alittle smaller to carry out with you, than KGO is good for that. I personally don't care what people think of my vaping on my big Provari lol!

 

[Pappy]

Diane, I'm brand new to vaping and just got my Kgo a couple of days ago. I'm enjoying it and the battery lasts all day and still has plenty of power at bedtime when I put it on the charger. If you get the Kgo, I'd recommend the Smoktech 1.7ohm XL cartos. Just from my very limited testing and experience, they seem to be better than the cartos that come with the Kgo kit.

Here's a link to them: Smok Tech XL 510 Single Coil Cartomizer - 5 Pack

 

[Spazmelda]

If you're willing to spend the money, I highly recommend the provari.

When if first came to ecf I was flabbergasted that anyone would spend that much on a pv. I got a go-go as my first upgrade, and it's a great device. Can't complain about it, but i wanted to experience vv vaping. I finally took the plunge with a provari, thinking that if I didn't like it, it would be a cinch to sell it in the classies. Since I've gotten it, I've fallen in love. The consistency of the hits (if I set it at 4.5 it truly stays at 4.5 until the battery needs to be recharged), the ability to put my juice at exactly the voltage I want, the build quality, and the ease of use, have me perfectly contented.

Even though the initial outlay was rather expensive, I've found that I'm not spending as much now. I've hit the sweet spot and I don't feel the need to chase after this or that cartomizer or tank or whatever. The batteries are so reliable that I can just rotate my 4 AW IMRs and don't feel the need to always be buying a fresh new battery.

I don't have a lava tube, but I imagine it has many of the same benefits (with a few drawbacks compared to provari) and a much lower price point. Both units are quite big though, which is something that you would have to get used to after using the relatively tiny halo.

 

[Flyer]

Where is the best place to buy and the best prices for a Provari? It seems owning one is unavoidable!