Ok, Vamo V3

[bcartervol98]

Want a mod. Is this a good choice for a first one and everything I need? I have KPT 2 and Davide Minis. Looks like it has 510 and Ego connection.

Nitecore/Sysmax i2 Intelligent Charger (1)

AW IMR 18650 2000mah (2)

VAMO V3 Finish (Black Chrome) (1)

[IMEDICx90]

That should be a fine set up for your first foray into the mods. you might want to buy a multimeter as well. I know it sounds stupid but just having one that you can keep checking your batteries every so often will come in handy.

[bcartervol98]

I have one but truly have no idea how to use it. I keep it on the boat for issues there. I sorta get it lol.

With lithium ion batteries there is supposedly no battery memory my plan would be to always have one fully charged and use the other for a day or so and switch at that point to top the other one off. Is this a bad idea? I mean other than my Ryobi 3.7v tool batteries the Egos are the only other ones I have used.

It looks like it comes with 2 short tubes. With the 18650 batteries you use both and with 18350 you use one?

[bcartervol98]

Ok eff it I ordered it! Lol

[Rixter]

That should be a fine set up for your first foray into the mods. you might want to buy a multimeter as well. I know it sounds stupid but just having one that you can keep checking your batteries every so often will come in handy.

I'm pretty sure that the Vamo displays battery charge and resistance levels. The Zmax does and if I'm not mistaken, it's got the same circuitry...the Vamo just has a couple of extra buttons for settings & menu navigation. It'll also shut down when the battery reaches 3.4v.

Edited August 27, 2013 by Rixter

[CJ323]

Had mine for 3 weeks now and love it! Enjoy...

[Rixter]

Keep in mind that this review was for the V1. Most of the negative issues Phil refers to in the video have been addressed in V3.

Edited August 27, 2013 by Rixter

[WillBlack]

VAMO V3 Finish (Black Chrome)

Do note that's a very soft finish, Extreme care is needed if you are concerned with how it looks.

[bcartervol98]

Not too worried about it getting some "character marks" as I call them on my boat when I clip something.

[Aquatroy]

The black chrome is touchy, almost rubs off after time.. Get three batteries..you want to have a spare at all times, and rest them a while after charging

Not rubs off more like patinas quick

[Jeffb]

The black chrome on mine started to wear off after about a months use.

[Bebop]

It looks like it comes with 2 short tubes. With the 18650 batteries you use both and with 18350 you use one?

From the review I saw, there are three "tubes". Long for the 18650 and short for the 18350. The third tube , very short, is a sleeve that hides the connection point of your tank.

Pretty sexy.

I'm still researching the voltage/wattage option. I don't get that part yet

I saw the Vamo V3 while I was out last weekend so I started checking in to it.

[Aquatroy]

Carter change it to reg chrome or you won't be happy....

[bcartervol98]

I got 4 batteries total in the end.

How long does one of these last vs say a 1300mah Spinner? I guess it's all relative though if mah=battery life given identical use, voltage, etc...

[bcartervol98]

Thanks guys. I sent an email to change it if possible. If not no biggie but they usually accommodate as much as I order from them lol.

[Bebop]

You can always get a j-wrap too

[Bebop]

I have a question, i havent been able to figure this out.

One kit i saw had 2 sleeves. Use one for a single 18350. Use two for stacking 2 18350s

But in a video review I saw there was a kit that came with 2 sleeves, one for a single 18350 and a longer sleeve for a single 18650

In your travels did you come across these differences/options?

[bcartervol98]

No the only ones I saw have 2 sleeves. You use one with an 18350 or two with an 18750 I think.

I saw the video that said that too, that there was a version with one long tube but I didn't see it anywhere I looked.

Edited August 28, 2013 by bcartervol98

[Bebop]

Same here. All the kits I saw had the two shorter tubes. Still looking....

Oh, but I did find out more on vv/vw thats interesting but when I'm done I'll put it in another post because its general info and not Vamo specific.

Short version - in "wattage mode" it adjusts power automatically for different resistances, so if you're changing tanks with different resistance coils it automatically sets the volts to match the differnt resistance to maintain the same "vape" i.e. if you are vaping a 2.5 ohm coil and you switch to a tank with a 1.8 ohm coil, it drops the voltage so you dont have to adjust it down to not fry the 1.8

I do like the fact that you can measure your coil resistance with a button push. I find that handy since resistance has not been consistent on coils for me.

Edited August 28, 2013 by Bebop12

[bcartervol98]

Being able to measure resistance and battery life plus the VW are things I am looking extremely forward to playing with!

[Aquatroy]

"I don't think I'll ever buy a APV or mod" laughed then.. Laughing more now....

Iq can get near a day and and a half on my Tess and 18650, little less on the evic, vamos aren't my thing, but enjoy!

[Lordvapor]

Going on third day with my evic and18650... well its at 40%

may have to buy me a Vam V3 too!

Edited August 28, 2013 by Lordvapor

[edgie13]

I have an 18650 in my SVD. I'm at 3.7v after 16 hours of pretty heavy vaping. When this one is done, I'll put an 18350 in it to see what I get.

I love the SVD. It's stainless steel, very well made. The fire button lights up green, yellow, or red to indicate battery level. It also displays the current battery voltage on screen (no multimeter necessary) . You can lock the settings so that you don't accidentally change them. It's telescopic so you don't need to carry an extra tube around when changing battery sizes. I got it for $43 shipped.

[bcartervol98]

Should arrive today! (In regular chrome, got it changed)

How long does is take 18650s to charge? Ordered the NiteCore 2bay charger.

[wizard46304]

I'm guessing those run about $50 online?