Why is the battery "more than" a battery?

[pburto]

This is my first post.

This seems like a really obvious question, but I haven't seen it asked or answered.

I love my Tornado. But sheesh, the "battery" is a substantial piece of hardware that's clearly kind of expensive to make. It includes the microprocessor, the button, pretty decent machining, chrome plating, a nice painted finish, a logo, and an LED.

The question is: Why aren't there just removable, less-expensive batteries that could be inserted inside these things?

And on the subject of design, as far as I know there's no good reason for the LED. I assume it dates back to when they wanted them to look like real cigarettes, so the tip had to light up. I'd rather not have the light, to attract less attention.

P.S. I've been vaping about a month, not a single side effect, more pleasure. I wish I had researched before my first purchase from smokingeverywhere.com, but I LOVE these things!

 

[bornagainst]

They do have them, in mods.

If you buy a battery mod, its a one time purchase for the casing. You replace the batteries if you need to.

Glad vaping is agreeing with you. It gets better every day.

 

[VPDownunder]

Looks I'd say, there's plenty mods on the market that use cheap rechargeable protected Lithium-ion batteries with a mechanical or electrical switch that doesn't light up, some of the box mods for example or the sabertouch etc etc which allow for a better battery life too and also a choice between 3.7v, regulated 5v, 6v and 7.2v vaping.

 

[Kent C]

Welcome to ECF, pburto!

You're question is exactly what drove people to make mods (modifications to use common batteries). You're ahead of the game on post 1!

And the two answers you got should help explain.

Another driving force for mods was the possibility of an ecigarette ban and people not wanting to be forced to stockpile propietary batteries - ie. to save money and plan for the future. And that is why the atomizer is considered by some as similar to the "primer" in ammunition - not as easily duplicated at home - you can get powder, brass and bullets fairly easily.

Almost any battery could be used and people would find a way to make cartridges and fillers but atomizers are more detailed. This is why people will say, you can never have enough atomizers. ;-)

 

[Lucavex]

Personally, I prefer to have some sort of indicator on the battery. The LED lets me know when the device is active, and also indicates when my battery needs recharging. Without an LED, I'd vape and vape until the battery ran out, and then that last drag I'd probably end up sucking some juice. That would be a pretty awful way to find out that my battery is dead! Much prefer an LED. It doesn't have a serious affect on battery life, and helps me know when to recharge.

I could understand your gripes about the LED though. I don't know why you'd want to HIDE the fact that you vape. Unless you're trying to vape in places you shouldn't be vaping.....

 

[gb_ibmguy]

LOL, That's why the 'battery Tube Mods' were invented. They answer all your questions. Cheap replaceable battery's, long battery life and, no LED's. Here's some info e-Cig Mod Database | Best e-Cig Mods List

And Welcome to ECF, It's real nice here!
GB

 

[st0nedpenguin]

I assume the eGo/Tornado batteries are proprietary so the manufacturers can ensure repeat purchases rather than selling an initial unit that allows the end user to source their batteries from anywhere they like.

That and it also ensures that people can't throw unprotected batteries in there and then complain if it breaks, sparing the manufacturer a warranty claim.

 

[5cardstud]

The lazer from Ikenvape uses the 10440 battery and it's very reasonably priced. 35 bucks I think. Welcome to ECF.