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Four reasons I can think of off the top of my head:
1. Automatics have a cut-off that varies, and is sometimes quite short. Taking a nice, long, slow draw is really frustrating when the vapor gets shut off right when it hits the "sweet spot".
2. On the other end of the draw, you need a "primer puff" of 1-2 seconds just to get the coil up to temperature. Manuals alleviate this, since you can just press the button before you start drawing in the vapor.
3. Automatics have flaky sensors that are often activated by wind or loud noise. I was in a club in Branson once & noticed my auto 510 going off in time to the bass drum.
4. Because of said sensor, autos have a hole in the battery section to allow for air flow (to trip the sensor). Overfill your cart or carto, or try to drip, and juice can run down into it and short the battery. Manual batts generally have a sealed connector on the battery, so you can drip all you want.
Once you get used to a manual, it's really no problem at all. It becomes second nature, and most ppl I know (myself included) find the vaping experience is *far* superior to automatics.
1. Automatics have a cut-off that varies, and is sometimes quite short. Taking a nice, long, slow draw is really frustrating when the vapor gets shut off right when it hits the "sweet spot".
2. On the other end of the draw, you need a "primer puff" of 1-2 seconds just to get the coil up to temperature. Manuals alleviate this, since you can just press the button before you start drawing in the vapor.
3. Automatics have flaky sensors that are often activated by wind or loud noise. I was in a club in Branson once & noticed my auto 510 going off in time to the bass drum.
4. Because of said sensor, autos have a hole in the battery section to allow for air flow (to trip the sensor). Overfill your cart or carto, or try to drip, and juice can run down into it and short the battery. Manual batts generally have a sealed connector on the battery, so you can drip all you want.
Once you get used to a manual, it's really no problem at all. It becomes second nature, and most ppl I know (myself included) find the vaping experience is *far* superior to automatics.
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Thank you hiram13pm!
I have heard all of these. Maybe what I really meant is why anyone would want a manual when they have a Bloog. Reasons 1, 2, and 3 are not a problem with the Maxx Fusion. That's why I love them. Reason 4 is really the only one that can still be a problem, even with Bloog's Maxx Fusion.
I have heard all of these. Maybe what I really meant is why anyone would want a manual when they have a Bloog. Reasons 1, 2, and 3 are not a problem with the Maxx Fusion. That's why I love them. Reason 4 is really the only one that can still be a problem, even with Bloog's Maxx Fusion.
Not having a bloog, I can't really attest. I progressed from a standard 510 > ego > Indulgence (mod) > 3.7v box mod > 5v box > Precise P10, and I ditched the autos after about the first 2 months of vaping. My first kit was 2 510 batteries, and I got one of each; it didn't take me long to figure out which one was better (for me, anyway). If you haven't tried a manual, consider getting one if there is such a thing in the bloog line. Best to compare apples with apples, so a different model wouldn't be an accurate test.
hiram's #4 is really the only one that applies. I had several manual 808s from another vendor and switched to Bloog auto-mini's. I love the Bloog autos. I found that the manual switch can start failing after a couple of months. On the other hand, I've never had an auto fail, unless I got liquid down the post. That only happened to me once; it was an old battery, but lesson learned.
autos shure have come a long way since the 510-901 types..... glad i sticked with small pv's, instead of keep trying to force myself to like my riva....
I've got manuals and autos.
The MaxxFusion was the first pv with an auto switch that really works as it should:
- very fast activation time
- very sensitive, but only to actual draws
- completely impervious to noise and movement.
The difference to the old auto technology is so dramatic in terms of user experience that you might separate the autos in pre-BMF and post-BMF
(now there are other suppliers with good switches also, but they took several months to duplicate the technology - or to get to get the same tech from Bloog's suppliers)
If you haven't tried a battery with the new auto switches, you really should. It makes all the difference.
The MaxxFusion was the first pv with an auto switch that really works as it should:
- very fast activation time
- very sensitive, but only to actual draws
- completely impervious to noise and movement.
The difference to the old auto technology is so dramatic in terms of user experience that you might separate the autos in pre-BMF and post-BMF
(now there are other suppliers with good switches also, but they took several months to duplicate the technology - or to get to get the same tech from Bloog's suppliers)
If you haven't tried a battery with the new auto switches, you really should. It makes all the difference.
They came out with their manuals this week. So now they have both the auto(and I love them) and manual for those who like to drip.
I need manuals because I like to top off and have killed several autos in the process. These cartos go forever and it is just safer for me. Don't get me wrong, I love the autos and use them especially when I'm out cause I take loaded cartos with me instead of topping off. It is nice to have the option of either now.
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