Why don't auto batts get more respect?

[plantlvr]

Ok, I know all about the 'control' you get by pushing the button ( that fails once in awhile ), but after a few months of vaping for me, it was all about the ease of vaping.
Is it the re-filling that makes autos fail and that's why folks stick with the manual batts?
I guess what I'm wondering is, why push a button when just drawing on the batt is so much more satisfying?

 

[Luma]

All the ones I have had have stopped working after 2 or 3 charges. And the manuals have a slightly larger vapor output imo.

I hope the quality of the autos gets improved. I would like to have a set or 2 of them due to the ease.

 

[Mary Kay]

I just like the button. I do refill and have killed many a 901 batt. Since I switched to manual V4L batts because Elendil told me to..I haven't lost any, except to old age. (The batts Elendil..not my age!)

 

[plantlvr]

I have at least 12 Xtra long autos and they all work great. A few crapped out but, heh, the nature of the beast.

 

[spirits3250]

I use manual because I like dripping which you can't do with a automatic.

 

[SMILIN]

I use auto's, cause it is more convenient for me, as well as it is more analog feeling. If I wanna drip, I use the tip, and put in 5 drops, which extends the flavor. Otherwise I just use new carto cause I am so damn busy, and I chew on the carto, while I go about my biz.

 

[xg4bx]

I use autos because its easier when I play video games, I can just hold it between my fingers and vape. No finger gymnastics necessary.

Plus the psychological feeling of it being just like a cig makes it more satisfying to me.

 

[Morandir835]

Ms. Plantlvr the only reason I think they get disrespected is the fear of destroying them if refilling. I prefer the king diamond batts, just extra careful when I refill them. That's the main reason I use the manuals while at work...

 

[Mmc]

I use autos mostly. When I am refilling, especially if I am concerned that I over did it, I'll start it out on my manual the switch the cart back to my auto

 

[SnowDragon]

Because they say they're gonna call you after the first date, then they never do?

 

[loden813]

I love my autos! Perfer them over my manuals...

 

[Steamin' E.]

Well, for me at least, autos used to have a disadvantage in that their cutoff could not be defeated/worked around as efficiently or easily as with a manual battery. With a manual, you can effectively extend the cutoff time by "double clutching," which means simply releasing the button for a fraction of a second in mid-vape in order to restart the cutoff timer.

But of course, times change, and V4L recently released the Diamond Series auto batteries, which boast a 20-second cutoff. Problem solved. I've never been able to reach the 20-second cutoff point.

Both manuals and autos still have their respective strong points, but the playing field has been leveled dramatically.

As for the people who seem worried about refilling a carto while using an auto batt: How's about you just remove the carto from the battery when refilling? Or am I missing something here?

 

[Morandir835]

If you over-fill the carto Steamin' E sir the juice will leak out. Even if you took it off when filling when you put it back on and it's over filled, the juice will run down into the batt. Certain death for an auto....

 

[Joyce]

The diamond batts converted me from a manual user to an auto lover. I'm just extra careful with refills, making sure not to overfill and that the battery ends of the cartos are clean. Often I will put my cartos on a manual PT for a vape or two just to make sure they are good to go before I introduce them to my diamonds.

 

[SnowDragon]

Because they don't dress for the occasion and constantly interrupt conversations.

 

[Joyce]

Because they don't dress for the occasion and constantly interrupt conversations.

I beg to differ. My diamond autos are the picture of sartorial splendor.

 

[Morandir835]

One of mine is a trouble maker... He throws rocks at kids...

 

[SnowDragon]

Maybe because unlike other manual batteries that grew up in a more affluent area with their fancy button and metallic finishes, Auto grew up in a troubled household where his parents were constantly flooded with 36mgs of Pina Colada & Cognac!

 

[ValleyGirl]

lol @ Snow...your avi looks like he's really contemplating this

 

[SnowDragon]

I know...it's the perfect avi for a forum...I love it!