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  • #52
    Sir Digby Chicken Caesar
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 23,556 ✭✭✭✭Sir Digby Chicken Caesar


    the black wire was soldered back in place yesterday and it fell apart 5 minutes after I got it home so not exactly convinced how well that would work

    and from what I saw online yesterday, I'd have to pretty much assemble a new 510 connection myself to reconnect the red wire


  • #53
    Hunter Mahan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 654 ✭✭✭Hunter Mahan


    Can someone point me in the direction of getting some safe well made batteries for my Lavatube?

    I'm using it with dual coil clearos in an arry tank (had to import 1 from the US) and it's the best for flavour and throat hit. I'm delighted with the new system.

    I was using it with a puff tank and Dual Cartomizers but the flavour was not as good and the puff tank was too fiddly for me.


  • #54
    Sir Digby Chicken Caesar
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 23,556 ✭✭✭✭Sir Digby Chicken Caesar


    http://www.flashaholics.co.uk/batteries/aw-imr18650.html


    different chemistry to lithium ion batteries so if these go bad, they just get incredibly hot (240F) and kinda.. melt, itself and possibly your device. they might vent some gas too if it's real bad, but with lithium ion's when they go bad they also vent gas.. and the gas can catch flame. not good.
    that said, if you take care of them it's not likely they'll go bad.


  • #55
    [Deleted User]
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    read that there are be a mini lavatube extension caps that allow you use 18350 or the normal bigger batteries. sounds like a good idea. different colours coming soon also.

    v2 also coming in March supposedly.


  • #56
    Sir Digby Chicken Caesar
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 23,556 ✭✭✭✭Sir Digby Chicken Caesar


    right.. i pushed both wires into where they are supposed to go and tried to seperate them with electrical tape
    so hopefully that adds an extra layer of not-blowing-up-in-my-face-ness


  • #57
    sparkemo
    Registered Users Posts: 40 ✭sparkemo


    Probably not the best thing to do.
    A loose connection may cause more hassle with the LT electronics than no connection.
    Get them soldered if you can.


  • #58
    Sir Digby Chicken Caesar
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 23,556 ✭✭✭✭Sir Digby Chicken Caesar


    well im getting a new lavatube body next week, so ill just keep using this one until that arrives.


  • #59
    andyeire
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 467 ✭✭andyeire


    Sir Digby Chicken Caesar wrote: »
    well im getting a new lavatube body next week, so ill just keep using this one until that arrives.

    Where did you order from?


  • #60
    Sir Digby Chicken Caesar
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 23,556 ✭✭✭✭Sir Digby Chicken Caesar


    getting it second hand from someone on here


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  • #61
    Tom123
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 250 ✭✭Tom123


    Where is the best place to get a lavatube now? Do any Irish sites still carry them?


  • #62
    Sir Digby Chicken Caesar
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 23,556 ✭✭✭✭Sir Digby Chicken Caesar


    dont think any of th eirish sites have them anymore

    http://www.uk-eliquid.co.uk/collections/frontpage/products/lavatube-vv-mod

    or http://2smok.com/mod-s/thundervolt-1/thundervolt-730.html anyway

    you're probably better off getting the body only, and getting some aw imr 18650's online (flashaholics.co.uk have them for about 10 sterling each), then a charger (trustfire tr001's seem reliable.. never overcharges mmine anyway) and after that all you need is the atomiser/cartomisers

    i'd reccomend a chibi tank with boge 3.0's from parkesvaping, or a mini-sub tank with boge 3.0's from mom and pops vapour store.. i havent tried the mini sub but it gets great reviews.
    the main thing is the boge 3.0's :)


  • #63
    tommy2bad
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,255 ✭✭✭tommy2bad


    Anyone thinking of this;
    http://www.safercigs.co.uk/The_Howitzer_vv/p705283_5761988.aspx
    It's a lava lokalike but not from the lava tube people.
    Comes with two bodies and a tank thingy.
    After this month I might be tempted, price is what eGo kits were 12 months ago, seems VV is becoming an option for everyone now.


  • #64
    Sir Digby Chicken Caesar
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 23,556 ✭✭✭✭Sir Digby Chicken Caesar


    that's... pretty ****ing interesting

    although "stealth vaping" a lavatube clone, rawfl. i'd like to see that

    i'll definitely keep an eye on it anyway for reviews and whatnot, see how it performs compared to the lavatube. one place the lavatube does suffer a bit is the air holes, have to use a 510-510 adapter to get a decent draw which does add an extra cm or so to the length and makes it look a bit funky.

    not something I care about at all really, but something like this would be pretty sweet to have if it was a marked improvement on the 'tube as well as the customizable size options.
    love the detachable battery section, that's just... clever.

    --edit
    rofl, date and time. so it's a ****ing watch too. my god.


  • #65
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    tommy2bad wrote: »
    Anyone thinking of this;
    http://www.safercigs.co.uk/The_Howitzer_vv/p705283_5761988.aspx
    It's a lava lokalike but not from the lava tube people.
    Comes with two bodies and a tank thingy.
    After this month I might be tempted, price is what eGo kits were 12 months ago, seems VV is becoming an option for everyone now.

    Decided to go for it and just bought one. Will have it next week sometime I guess. It's on special offer at the mo and with another 10% off with discount code (ukvapers) it's not a bad deal with the 2 clearomisers. I like the idea of the 2 different sizes (coming for the lavatube soon I think). About time that I gave variable vaping a go.


  • #66
    tommy2bad
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,255 ✭✭✭tommy2bad


    Thanks for the code, I'm tempted and you know what they say "can resist anything but temptation"
    Do let us know how well it works and if thoes tank things are a carto inside or some kind of clearo.


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  • #67
    Sir Digby Chicken Caesar
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 23,556 ✭✭✭✭Sir Digby Chicken Caesar


    http://www.visionecigar.com/pid10924544/Vision+Tox.htm

    seems to be the same thing, and it says they're clearomisers


  • #68
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    tommy2bad wrote: »
    Thanks for the code, I'm tempted and you know what they say "can resist anything but temptation"
    Do let us know how well it works and if thoes tank things are a carto inside or some kind of clearo.

    think that it's a 3ml and 5ml vision clear clearomizer

    http://www.madvapes.com/?AffId=6&Vision-35ml-28-30-Ohm-Clearomizer_p_3406.html

    http://www.stevevape.com/vision-clear-cartomizer-review/

    will let you know how it goes when I get it. hopefully won't work out that I should have waited for more reviews before getting one.


  • #69
    Sir Digby Chicken Caesar
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 23,556 ✭✭✭✭Sir Digby Chicken Caesar


    glasso wrote: »
    Decided to go for it and just bought one. Will have it next week sometime I guess. It's on special offer at the mo and with another 10% off with discount code (ukvapers) it's not a bad deal with the 2 clearomisers. I like the idea of the 2 different sizes (coming for the lavatube soon I think). About time that I gave variable vaping a go.

    would it not be better to wait until they have the kit with the 18650 option as well?


  • #70
    [Deleted User]
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    Sir Digby Chicken Caesar wrote: »
    would it not be better to wait until they have the kit with the 18650 option as well?

    think that you only get the option of 2 tubes in a kit. choose 2 or 3. can always buy separately later in any case. besides I'd have to wait longer - no word on when exactly that would be in stock. 1600mah should be enough for me with the 900mah as backup or for using as a smaller device.


  • #71
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    some more details here.

    http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/lavatube/271195-anyone-try-vision-tox-kit-2.html

    how long does a lavatube last for on a 18650 battery? (1600 mah say).


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  • #72
    Sir Digby Chicken Caesar
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 23,556 ✭✭✭✭Sir Digby Chicken Caesar


    how long is a piece of string? :)
    I vape at 5v most of the time, and I get from fully charged to 3.6 in about a day I guess. but sometimes if I'm vaping hardcore, I have to change batteries twice in a day. it's got decent battery life i guess, and it can go further than 3.6 so i'm not using it up fully.. I just dont want to undercharge it so switch batts pretty early


  • #73
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    here's a review of the clearo's that come with it.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BxWjYGlTmnc


  • #74
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    considering the vison grande clearos are well reviewed and $10 each in the states and you get 2, makes the kit a very good deal imo.


  • #75
    Sir Digby Chicken Caesar
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 23,556 ✭✭✭✭Sir Digby Chicken Caesar


    it does aye, if it has similar performance to the lavatube it's a great deal really considering you get the option of a the main or mini in the same device
    plus it tells the damn time!


  • #76
    mrplop
    Registered Users Posts: 813 ✭✭✭mrplop


    It looks the part and there's a ton of stuff in the box but I'll hold off until I find out how it handles under load. It's limited to 2.5 amps like the L/T so no vaping LR, which is a pity.

    I put myself on a list a while ago for a mod, paid for this evening - dual 18650,VV, blue voltmeter and high amperage - still want one of these if they're good.

    This hobby is costing me more than the bloody fags did.
    Broke again.


  • #77
    Sir Digby Chicken Caesar
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 23,556 ✭✭✭✭Sir Digby Chicken Caesar


    well my order of 10 prepunched 3ohm boge cartos from parkesvaping came today, as well as the gummi bears juice, banana waffles and caramel coffee. pretty good considering it was shipped on the 18th.
    but i dont have a lavatube
    lawl


  • #78
    derra
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,102 ✭✭✭derra


    mrplop wrote: »

    I put myself on a list a while ago for a mod, paid for this evening - dual 18650,VV, blue voltmeter and high amperage -

    Is that off Styler or Stig on UKVapers?


  • #79
    mrplop
    Registered Users Posts: 813 ✭✭✭mrplop


    derra wrote: »
    Is that off Styler or Stig on UKVapers?


    It's from Stig.

    Think he's sending it to me today so I've got something to look forward to next week!


  • #80
    mrplop
    Registered Users Posts: 813 ✭✭✭mrplop


    Sir Digby Chicken Caesar wrote: »
    well my order of 10 prepunched 3ohm boge cartos from parkesvaping came today, as well as the gummi bears juice, banana waffles and caramel coffee. pretty good considering it was shipped on the 18th.
    but i dont have a lavatube
    lawl

    I thought you were buying another from someone here?
    I have a second Lavatube I may part with for €30 if you're interested...


  • #81
    Sir Digby Chicken Caesar
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 23,556 ✭✭✭✭Sir Digby Chicken Caesar


    yeah I have, it was posted yesterday but the local postman apparently knows which package i'm looking forward to most and is witholding it over the weekend cos he's a bastard


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  • #82
    derra
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,102 ✭✭✭derra


    mrplop wrote: »
    It's from Stig.

    Think he's sending it to me today so I've got something to look forward to next week!

    Was gonna get one of them from the first run that he did.
    Looks to be a good Mod alright.


  • #83
    alec76
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,603 ✭✭✭alec76


    It's limited to 2.5 amps like the L/T so no vaping LR, which is a pity.
    -- where are u getting those ideas , i wonder ?
    1.5 ohm atty at 3.75 v gives your 2.5 amps
    1 .6 ohm atty at 4 v = 2.5 amps , 10 watts
    we are getting very same 10 watts with 2.5 ohm atty at 5v
    or 3.0 ohm at 5.5 v


  • #84
    Sir Digby Chicken Caesar
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 23,556 ✭✭✭✭Sir Digby Chicken Caesar


    id imagine he means no vaping 1.5ohm cartos at 5 or 6 volts, which is something some crazy people like to do


  • #85
    alec76
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,603 ✭✭✭alec76


    it is just crazy , ( 1.5ohm at 6 v = 24 watts , 4 amps )
    i mean that current I limited for safety reasons.....


  • #86
    Sir Digby Chicken Caesar
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 23,556 ✭✭✭✭Sir Digby Chicken Caesar


    and airplanes have doors for safety reasons, that doesn't stop people jumping out of them for sport


  • #87
    alec76
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,603 ✭✭✭alec76


    that doesn't stop people jumping out of them for sport
    :)
    I presume, that american liked jumping out for sport aswell.....
    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056550581


  • #88
    mrplop
    Registered Users Posts: 813 ✭✭✭mrplop


    alec76 wrote: »
    it is just crazy , ( 1.5ohm at 6 v = 24 watts , 4 amps )
    i mean that current I limited for safety reasons.....

    When you're limited by what your local vendors stock, sometimes LR is all you can get hold of. LR cartos can be really nice at 4.5volts but you can't do this with a Lava or V1 ProVari.

    With decent protected batteries and a good switching regulator vaping an LR at 5 volts is 3.3amps - it'll kill your batteries real quick and taste like a tramps underpants but it won't make your mod blow up if it has a 6 or 10 amp regulator - it's mad but it's the reason the V2 ProVari appeared.

    It won't be utilized but it's great to have that option!


  • #89
    mrplop
    Registered Users Posts: 813 ✭✭✭mrplop


    Sir Digby Chicken Caesar wrote: »
    and airplanes have doors for safety reasons, that doesn't stop people jumping out of them for sport

    Geronimo!!!!!!!!


  • #90
    eeloe
    Moderators, Music Moderators Posts: 3,759 Mod ✭✭✭✭eeloe


    I might be interested in that lavatubei mrplop....where are you based?


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  • #91
    mrplop
    Registered Users Posts: 813 ✭✭✭mrplop


    I'm in Celbridge but I'm based in Deansgrange during the week.


  • #92
    eeloe
    Moderators, Music Moderators Posts: 3,759 Mod ✭✭✭✭eeloe


    Gah...I'm based in Waterford...

    which batteries and charger would i need for it?


  • #93
    Sir Digby Chicken Caesar
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 23,556 ✭✭✭✭Sir Digby Chicken Caesar


    trustfire tr-001 is a good charger, best batteries for it would probably be aw imr 18650's

    make sure they're genuine aw imr's though, they have the little nipple on top rather than being a flat top battery. flashaholics.co.uk have them for about 10 sterling each, shipping isn't too bad. and the charger isn't terribly expensive either

    course then you have to get cartomisers suitable for high voltage vaping too. not neccesarily expensive, but it's another outside of ireland shipping cost. it's 4.50 USD for a pack of 5 from healthcabin.net though, so if you pick up 20-30 of them you'll end up paying a bit up front but they'll work out quite cheap.

    if I get my deposit back from my last apartment next week I'm going to order 10+ boxes of them, 45 dollars so around 30-35 euro for 50 cartomisers.. even if I toss them at the first sign of quality loss.. i'll still get through max 2 a week i'd say so. 40-50 quid incl shipping for about 25+ weeks vaping.


  • #94
    eeloe
    Moderators, Music Moderators Posts: 3,759 Mod ✭✭✭✭eeloe


    I'll have to put some money on the card next week and see what i can order online.


  • #95
    Sir Digby Chicken Caesar
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 23,556 ✭✭✭✭Sir Digby Chicken Caesar


    well if you do plan on getting the lavatube and want to order some boge 3ohm's, maybe we can go in on an order from healthcabin
    shipping took 8 days for me with express delivery last time, and between 2 people it'd work out even cheaper

    something to consider anyway, wont know if i'll actually be able to make the order until next week anyway


  • #96
    mrplop
    Registered Users Posts: 813 ✭✭✭mrplop


    Got my mod today.
    Voltage with the atty screwed off and loaded;

    th_DSC_0005.jpg

    th_DSC_0006.jpg
    No drop at all.

    Apparently with a set of charged batteries you vape for a few days and it's not a big as I thought it would be either.


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  • #97
    Sir Digby Chicken Caesar
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 23,556 ✭✭✭✭Sir Digby Chicken Caesar


    looks nice
    doesnt look like it would fit two 18650's, unless you have huge hands :)


  • #98
    mrplop
    Registered Users Posts: 813 ✭✭✭mrplop


    Here you go;

    th_DSC_0015.jpg
    th_DSC_0013.jpg

    I must have big hands!


  • #99
    Sir Digby Chicken Caesar
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 23,556 ✭✭✭✭Sir Digby Chicken Caesar


    either that or I just suck at perspective


  • #100
    derra
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,102 ✭✭✭derra


    mrplop wrote: »
    Got my mod today.
    Voltage with the atty screwed off and loaded;

    th_DSC_0005.jpg

    th_DSC_0006.jpg
    No drop at all.

    Apparently with a set of charged batteries you vape for a few days and it's not a big as I thought it would be either.

    That's you well sorted in the VV department and long battery life.
    Looks the business, enjoy.


  • #101
    alec76
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,603 ✭✭✭alec76


    mrplop wrote: »
    Here you go;

    th_DSC_0015.jpg
    th_DSC_0013.jpg

    I must have big hands!
    Am i stupid or this batteries connected in series ( positive to negative ) ? that mean doubling the voltage while maintaining the same capacity rating..... ( 8.4v 1600 mah ) If so , they using simple VRM -- ONLY can do downboost , not regulated probably.....
    I can be wrong about series -- can't see picture clearly -- could be in parallel ( positive to positive , negative to negative ) just as well -- doubling the capacity (amp hours) of the battery while maintaining the voltage (3.7v, 3200 mah)

    Voltage with the atty screwed off and loaded;No drop at all.
    Did u check it with multimeter ? If they in series -- they will drop voltage as soon as batteries drains.....And it is very important to make sure both stacking batteries charged at same level ....


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