Why don't we see more ego-threaded mods?

[LeoRex]

Why are so many mods coming without ego threads? The ME in me sees ego threading as a wider, more stable and durable means of mounting something, especially if it comes in on the heavy side (like a Protank or the Puritank). Right now, most of the ego decices are clearos for the most part.... If anyone wants to run, say, an evod, on their Provari, they have to deal with fiddling with adapters and such.


Any reason why? Just curious.

 

[EmeraldLeo1982]

It's a conspiracy. They secretly make all the huge profits on the ego adapters lol.

Good question though. Seems it would make more sense to ego thread stuff instead of 510. It's probably just because 510 is pretty much the defacto standard for most devices.

 

[Coastal Cowboy]

They're coming around. The Vamo and a few others have eGo threading.

Higher end mods are generally designed to be paired with higher end atomizing systems, almost all of which are 510 threaded. Even the ProTank 2, which I regard as about as good of a delivery system you can get without spending a boatload more money, is 510 threaded device.

 

[LeoRex]

True... the higher end stuff tends to be 510... not sure why though, I mean, a lot of those RBAs and the artisan tanks are beefy little units, stands to reason that they would want the most solid base available. But the market will dictate... and there are a ton of 510 only out there, and they can always use adapters.

 

[DavidOck]

Or stop buying stuff that doesn't have ego threads as well as 510... Having the option of what to put on top appeals to me.

 

[double_aa_ron]

The original function of ego threading was to screw on a cone to cover an attie and make it look more seamless on an ego battery. It wasn't until recently that companies started making actual atomizers that use the ego threading. Ego threaded atties generally have a 19mm outer diameter. Most big battery mods are 22mm or wider. Ego threaded stuff look stupid on them. Not to mention that ego threading makes a device longer. Personaly I don't like ego threaded anything.

 

[fourtytwo]

eGo threading is stronger and would make for a better standard.
I guess it's the VHS vs Bata thing all over again. Wow, having typed that, I feel real old.

 

[stevegmu]

I always thought 510 was just for cartos, then a new standard, or EGO, would be used for heavier mods and tanks. Guess that hasn't happened yet. It doesn't make sense to have such a small connection for heavier delivery systems.

 

[InTheShade]

Total guess, but I reckon it's about cost. A 510 threaded device probably costs lest to manufacture than an ego threaded device.

 

[EvilCake]

I doubt that its because of cost. The cost dif. Between 2 small threadings couldn't be enough to matter. Mostly it seems like they decide like you would most likely decide if you made ecigs. I.e. what's the most common thread that everyone uses? Not to say that 510 is better than ego tho...

 

[InTheShade]

I doubt that its because of cost. The cost dif. Between 2 small threadings couldn't be enough to matter. Mostly it seems like they decide like you would most likely decide if you made ecigs. I.e. what's the most common thread that everyone uses? Not to say that 510 is better than ego tho...

I think you might be surprised. They already have all the tooling for 510 threading and would have to change up a lot of machinery, methods and systems to make the switch. To make a pipe with a thread on it (a 510) as opposed to a cast hollow thread (ego) is a drastic manufacturing change.

Those 2 small threadings in a manufacturing environment matter a great deal.

Again, not saying it's the answer, but I'm willing to bet 67 cents that it has something to do with it.

Add in the fact that they know if they make it 510 threading, they will probably sell more of them than they would if they made them just ego threading.

 

[DavidOck]

Except, of course, that the battery end of 510 is internally threaded and the ego threads are external on the same piece of metal. Since they already had to drill and tap the internal, it's relatively trivial to cut the external while it's still in the chuck...

VHS vs. Beta.... yah, the consumer spoke and the better quality video lost...

Now, for really old.... Compact Cassette vs. 8 Track!

 

[VV_James]

Except, of course, that the battery end of 510 is internally threaded and the ego threads are external on the same piece of metal. Since they already had to drill and tap the internal, it's relatively trivial to cut the external while it's still in the chuck...

VHS vs. Beta.... yah, the consumer spoke and the better quality video lost...

Now, for really old.... Compact Cassette vs. 8 Track!

More like reel to reel...

Better quality was lost due to a need to decrease prices and appeal to a broader market!

 

[fourtytwo]

Remember when a TV remote was your dad telling you to get up and change the channel?

On the subject of the OP, it could become more popular to include eGo threading now as more delivery systems come on the market with them. What we need are a few rebuildables with eGo threads.

 

[catalyst]

Hold up, I'm quite confused now. i always thought ego stuff WAS 510 threaded? I haven't had my original ego batteries for a while, since I've moved to using twists for my power but I never had a problem with my 510 threaded devices going on my ego batteries....as far as I can remember.

I am old and slow though. LOL

I can has explanations plz?

 

[vjc0628]

I got the vamo 3 as my 1st mod for that reason
only after getting vamo 3 did I try carto tank which I love
but I still use T3's and evods for some juices and at times for convenience

I probably get a provari in Dec for next mod and use adapters
but If I did not need adaptors for it there would be no question

I also don't like having to use additional pieces to make a device fit and for someone who changes devices throughout the day It is annoying8-o

 

[VV_James]

Hold up, I'm quite confused now. i always thought ego stuff WAS 510 threaded? I haven't had my original ego batteries for a while, since I've moved to using twists for my power but I never had a problem with my 510 threaded devices going on my ego batteries....as far as I can remember.

I am old and slow though. LOL

I can has explanations plz?

eGo batteries and devices ARE 510 compatible (there may be the odd rare exception, but I can't think of one)
But not all 510 batteries and devices have the big outside eGo threads.

As was previously posted, those threads were intended to hold the cone on which had nothing to do with connecting the atomizer part.

As things have evolved, some of the tanks, clearomizers, and other juice heating devices have been designed with the big threads only, and not the 510 threads... So if your battery/device only has the 510 threads you need an adapter to use the eGo tank or whatever...

 

[VV_James]

Remember when a TV remote was your dad telling you to get up and change the channel?

Oh Aye!
We had a great color TV back then... It had 3 colors Black, White, and Grey!

 

[catalyst]

eGo batteries and devices ARE 510 compatible (there may be the odd rare exception, but I can't think of one)
But not all 510 batteries and devices have the big outside eGo threads.

As was previously posted, those threads were intended to hold the cone on which had nothing to do with connecting the atomizer part.

As things have evolved, some of the tanks, clearomizers, and other juice heating devices have been designed with the big threads only, and not the 510 threads... So if your battery/device only has the 510 threads you need an adapter to use the eGo tank or whatever...

Thank you for the information.

 

[double_aa_ron]

Hold up, I'm quite confused now. i always thought ego stuff WAS 510 threaded? I haven't had my original ego batteries for a while, since I've moved to using twists for my power but I never had a problem with my 510 threaded devices going on my ego batteries....as far as I can remember.

I am old and slow though. LOL

I can has explanations plz?

Some delivery devices use the outside threading (ego threading) to attach to your PV. A kanger evod is a good example of this.

Most delivery devices use only the inner threading (the 510 threading) to attach to a PV.

Out of the hundreds or even thousands of delivery devices there are really only a handful that use ego threading. They just happen to be some of the most popular. They are the most popular because the ego battery is the most popular battery in the world. These delivery devices are designed to screw on an ego battery and look seamless. They look way too small and IMO silly on a big battery mod.

The reason people have problems with there 510 connections is a two fold problem. They either screw on their attachment too tightly and strip the threads or they are using a crappy device with soft metal that strips easily. Has anyone ever heard of the 510 connection on a Provari or a GG stripping?