Which Vivi Nova?

[bluenova]

Just ordered an AGA-T2 as I want to get into rebuildable and away from DCTs. I'm worried that the AGA might not be suitable for work (it's still in the post so haven't tried yet) so I'm thinking about getting a Vivi Nova for knocking about at work (I'm a courier).

I see several different versions of Vivi Nova, what is the general consensus of the current best version (with biggest tank possible as I'm coming from 6ml DCTs) I think 3.5ml is the biggest or is there bigger? I'm guessing that the STV kit is the best thing to go for but just wanted to check I haven't overlooked something.

One last question. I've also ordered a VAMO as I feel it's time to retire the original Lavatube I've been using the last year. Will I need the Vision Plinth for the VAMO or will the Nova fit nicley on it without the plinth?

Why do I want to get away from DCTs? I love them when they work but getting a good carto is hit and miss. Some are great and last for ages whilst some are poor from the outset and end up being swapped out pretty quickly so I want something more cost effective.

 

[kiwivap]

Just ordered an AGA-T2 as I want to get into rebuildable and away from DCTs. I'm worried that the AGA might not be suitable for work (it's still in the post so haven't tried yet) so I'm thinking about getting a Vivi Nova for knocking about at work (I'm a courier).

I see several different versions of Vivi Nova, what is the general consensus of the current best version (with biggest tank possible as I'm coming from 6ml DCTs) I think 3.5ml is the biggest or is there bigger? I'm guessing that the STV kit is the best thing to go for but just wanted to check I haven't overlooked something.

One last question. I've also ordered a VAMO as I feel it's time to retire the original Lavatube I've been using the last year. Will I need the Vision Plinth for the VAMO or will the Nova fit nicley on it without the plinth?

Why do I want to get away from DCTs? I love them when they work but getting a good carto is hit and miss. Some are great and last for ages whilst some are poor from the outset and end up being swapped out pretty quickly so I want something more cost effective.

The Vision vivi novas sit fine on the Vamo. I use that combo everyday. You don't need a plinth. My vivi novas are 3.5ml. I don't think they have a larger size than that, unless something new has come out. I use the v2s with metal tubes. The STV novas by Vision are also 3.5ml.

Here's a pic so you can see what I'm talking about:

 

[bluenova]

Thanks that look a great match, I won't get the plinth.

Still struggling to see the difference between the STV the 2.5 and the 2.5 long wick. The site I'm looking at gives the same description for all of them

 

[bluenova]

Ok, I'm 'thinking' from looking at the pics for only difference with the STV is it's metal with a window rather than a complete clear tank, is that right, nothing else I'm missing?

Any comments over the normal 2.5 and the Long Wick version?

 

[Dickyg]

There's nothing else different apart from the sleeve. Clear plastic versus metal with window. I got an stv when they came out and after two weeks it was leaking juice through the bottom thread of the sleeve, which hasn't occurred with my plastic sleeves. Therefore I just ordered a replacement plastic sleeve for the stv. I won't be ordering an stv again due to this, although I am aware it's probably a one off. Pay your money and take your chance!

 

[bluenova]

I think I'll go with the normal 2.5 (not STV) as I've read others having leaking issues with the STV.

RE wick length, it seems the jury is out . I think I'll get the kit with the long wicks and get some shorter wick heads in the future to try.

 

[meli.]

Long wicks are just a preference. Some swear by long wicks saying they wick better, others cut their wicks short, others by half. I think they all come with long wicks now, at least all my recent purchases for replaceable heads have. Who's STV's are you looking at? Can you provide a link?

 

[bluenova]

Long wicks are just a preference. Some swear by long wicks saying they wick better, others cut their wicks short, others by half. I think they all come with long wicks now, at least all my recent purchases for replaceable heads have. Who's STV's are you looking at? Can you provide a link?

I can. Wasn't sure if vendor links were aloowed here.

These are the ones I'm looking at:

VISION Vivi Nova STV Kit
Vision Vivi Nova Tank Kit Version 2.5 Long Wick

hmm, ok now I look again I think they are selling the short wick heads for the mini nova as apart from the STV and an All Black one the only full clear tanks come with long wicks.

 

[kiwivap]

I think I'll go with the normal 2.5 (not STV) as I've read others having leaking issues with the STV.

RE wick length, it seems the jury is out . I think I'll get the kit with the long wicks and get some shorter wick heads in the future to try.

Sorry I was away from this thread. I prefer long wicks myself. With shorter wicks you have to keep tilting once the juice is below them. With the longer ones I only tilt and roll when the tank is nearly empty.

 

[kiwivap]

This looks the same as mine:
Vision Vivi Nova Tank Kit Version 2.5 Long Wick

I have plastic tubes I use too - using one now actually.

 

[bluenova]

This looks the same as mine:
Vision Vivi Nova Tank Kit Version 2.5 Long Wick

I have plastic tubes I use too - using one now actually.

I think that is what I'm gonna go for

 

[kiwivap]

I think that is what I'm gonna go for

It says out of stock though.

 

[bluenova]

It say out of stock though.

It does, lol. Subscribed, I'm not in a hurry as I have my DCTs still for work and my AGA-T2 in the post to play with at home. It's the cheapest I've found in the UK with free postage over £10 so I'm happy to wait a little bit. Plus they give a 35% discount on heads when purchasing the tank.

 

[kiwivap]

OK. I had a look around - the official Vision distributors in the UK are out of stock it seems. I also saw some v2.5 vivi novas advertised on other uk sites that were version 1 (avoid those).
This site also has the real deal, out of stock on the kit you saw, but have it with a metal tube on sale:
Vision FULL METAL JACKET Vivi Nova tank kit V2.5

Just FYI - and you may want to keep an eye on their Vision stuff there too.

 

[bluenova]

I found it in stock here:
Vision Vivi Nova V2.5 Long Wick £9.95 - Vaping Spares - Tanks & Accessories Electronic Cigarettes | Vaping Devices | Accessories | E-Liquid

but it works out more expensive with postage and spare heads, so I'm happy to wait a bit.

 

[kiwivap]

I found it in stock here:
Vision Vivi Nova V2.5 Long Wick £9.95 - Vaping Spares - Tanks & Accessories Electronic Cigarettes | Vaping Devices | Accessories | E-Liquid

but it works out more expensive with postage and spare heads, so I'm happy to wait a bit.

I saw that one. Those heads look different to any I have - and I've bought the genuine ones from three different vendors.
I'd stick with the vendors on this list, they are official Vision distributors in the UK.:
News Details - Vision High Technology

You'll see UK ecigstore is on the list.

 

[Plumes.91]

Avoid the version 1's, they have a hole in the bottom cap rather than in the 510 connection.
I cut my wicks to medium length just because its less sloppy when I'm cleaning the head/tank.
I also like to pull 1 or 2 of the wicks out of the coil because it allows the juice to get into the wick hole easier.
(when I turn it upside down and shake or suck)

I use the metal tubes and the plastic tubes and I like both. The metal just looks nicer to me. Good luck!

 

[kiwivap]

Avoid the version 1's, they have a hole in the bottom cap rather than in the 510 connection.
I cut my wicks to medium length just because its less sloppy when I'm cleaning the head/tank.
I also like to pull 1 or 2 of the wicks out of the coil because it allows the juice to get into the wick hole easier.
(when I turn it upside down and shake or suck)

I use the metal tubes and the plastic tubes and I like both. The metal just looks nicer to me. Good luck!

I've always left my wicks as they came - always worked fine.

 

[Plumes.91]

I leave them alone when they work with the juice im using but if they don't begin to work soon I play lol

 

[Dickyg]

If you use vape escape use discount code ECF10 to get 10% off. May make it more competitive. They are who I get mine from and have no complaints, genuine vision version.