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NEW IN THE QUEUE – 05/20/15 – The Joyetech eVic VT
Is it a PV or a sports car?
It’s definitely a PV and a pretty sharp looking one at that.
This is Joyetech’s latest PV, the eVic VT and so far, I’m impressed.
She comes in Orange/Black (“Racing Yellow” – pictured), White/Blue (“Dazzling White”), and Black/Red (“Cool Black”).
Although I’ve only used it for a little bit, it’s one of the best experiences I’ve had in temp control to date, because I can finally… and easily… adjust the TEMPERATURE!
Another first (or at least in my hands) is that it has settings and is calibrated for use with either nickel (NI200) OR titanium (TI) wires. There is also a wattage mode for your standard kanthal and nichrome builds.
You access the menu with 3 clicks on the fire button, then use the top “jog wheel” to select different options and settings.
This one has a massive 5000 mAh power cell to keep you vaping for days (or hours for some of you out there 🙂 ).
Some additional features…
- Size: 47*25.5*85.6mm
- Capacity: 5000mAh
- Output mode: VT-Ti/VT-Ni/VW Mode
- Temperature Range: 100-315℃/200-600˚F
- Output Wattage: 1W-60W
- Output Voltage: 0.5V-8.0V
- Resistance Range: 0.2Ω for Ni-200, .4Ω for Ti, .15Ω for Kanthal
- Selectable display for battery bar, puff counter, or vape timer
- Resistance lock for temp control
- Spring loaded 510 pin
- On-board charger with micro USB port
- Protective skins will be available
TAKE A LOOK – THE VICIOUS AND 26650 PHENOM & GOLIATH RDA
Although this really isn’t my style of vaping, I thought I post some pics of these pieces as I’m a pretty big fan of the Vicious Ant Phenom (18650 version), the Prodigy RDA, and the Cyclone bottom or top fed RDA.
Here you see the Phenom’s 26650 bigger brother along with the Goliath a beast of an RDA capable of housing 8 coils (which is about 7 more than I want to build 🙂 ).
I don’t have the specs for the 26650 Phenom, but here they are for the Goliath:
- 304 food grade steel
- Peek insulator
- 30mm Diameter X 32mm Height
- 8 air holes (1.44mm X 4mm)
- Heat sink design
NEW IN THE QUEUE – 05/19/15 – THE DEVIATE BY MADVAPES
Madvapes “deviates” from the norm with this crazy looking piece.
This one looks like it’s right from the mind of H. R. Giger the man behind the look/feel/art and creature of the movie Alien.
It’s powered by an Evolv DNA-40 and takes a single 18650 in it’s swing open battery compartment.
If you’re looking for fit and finish, look elsewhere, but if unique is your thing, this may be the PV for you.
Specs (so far):
- Powered by a DNA-40
- All metal zinc body
- Easy swing open door for battery removal
- Hand engraved serial number with certificate of authenticity signed by the designer
- Each device is unique due to hand finishing
- 510 pin / threaded material is plated brass
- Warranty 1 year
- Estimated price $249
NEW IN THE QUEUE – 05/19/15 – THE BURNING TAB
A nicely made yet wildly expensive resistance checker (.01-9.99 Ohms), voltage checker (0.00-5.99 Volts), “coil burner” (it will fire your atty), and voltage under load tester.
I’ve been using this and liking it as well. Maybe it’s the DJ in me as it reminds me of a little turntable. 🙂 Appears to be a 3D printed case.
It uses an 18650 battery and has an on-board charger for it. Unfortunately it won’t read RMS on PWM signals, and for the price, I wished it did.
I don’t think I’ll be doing a full review on it, but I’m sure you’ll be seeing it in a show & tell soon enough.
Features
- Ohm meter – Precision ultra-low resistance. (0.01-9.99 ohm)
- Coil rebuilding prop
- Coil burning
- Table MOD
- Voltage check for mechanical MOD without atomizer
- Voltage drop test with atomizer
- Atomizer error test
Specifications
- Resistance Range: 0.01 ohm to 9.99 ohm
- Voltage Range: 0.00 Volt to 5.99 Volt
- Margin of error : 1%
- Mounted terminals : 510 Threads and External Terminal
- Charge : 4.2V 1000mah USB Charge input
- Battery: 18650 3.7V non protect lithium-based rechargeable
- batteries (batteries are not included in the product)
General specifications
- Length(WxHxT) : 85mm x 70mm x 52mm / 3.34in X 2.75 in X 2.04in
- weight : 170g / 0.37lb / 5.99 oz
- Housing material: ABS
TAKE A LOOK – Vape Grips from Aurora Vape UK
I love simple things that make life a little easier. This is just that. Two pieces of rubber on a clip that you can attach to your key chain to get a better grip on whatever it is you’re trying to get a better grip on. 🙂 I decided to add them to my key chain and sure enough I couldn’t get the flow control on my Kayfun shut. They came in really handy.
These were given to me in London. THANKS GARTEH!
CASAA CALL TO ACTION – SUPPORT HR 2058
The FDA Deeming Authority Clarification Act of 2015 (HR 2058), introduced by Representative Tom Cole of Oklahoma, would save the U.S. vapor industry from being decimated by improper regulations by the FDA. This bill would amend the Food, Drug, and Cosmetics Act to change the grandfather date for “deemed tobacco products.” This change would allow for all vapor products currently on the market to remain on the market without being subject to the burdensome (read: prohibitive) pre-market FDA approval application process.
Learn more and ACT HERE!!
SWEET LOOKING LITTLE RIG COMING FROM KANGER…
Kanger is getting ready to launch their Kbox Mini Starter Kit. They’ve sent this along so I’m posting it. I’m digging the look of the black kit. As I find out more, like price and availability, I’ll update this post…
BTW – I STILL see “Lamborghini” every time I look at that logo! 😉
- Update – 5/18/15 – Estimate 10 days before it starts shipping to market. Estimate around $80 for the kit.
THE SMOK XPRO M80 PLUS REVIEW
A PBusardo Review – The Smok XPro M80 Plus
In this video we take a look at the Smok XPro M80 Plus.
There is also a tutorial section on how to upgrade the firmware (not that it helps).
This review is on FIRE! 😉
The Links:
Smok
My Vapor Store
M80 Firmware Update Software
Latest Firmware V0005-1 for V0004 base units
Latest Firmware V0006-1 for V0006 base units
The Video:
The Photos:
IPV4 – CHARGE PORT UPDATE
I’ve talked to Pioneer4You and a couple other contacts and according to them, the charge port on this device is done properly and safe:
Q) Why that charge port again?
A) We use a 9V charge port here, all of the problems happened in v3 were solved now.
Q) Are the batteries in series or parallel?
A) The batteries are in series.
Q) Why no included charge cable?
A) Because the cost would be to high.
Q) Is it safe to use the charger?
A) It’s a safe charger.
Q) Is it a balanced charger?
A) It’s a balanced charger.
Q) Why no USB charging?
A) As the batteries are in series on the charging design, we need a 9V charger, but there is only 5V on USB port, it’s not enough good for our charging design.
Q) Why is this port being used again if it was deemed unsafe and removed from the IPV3?
A) As we have solved all of the problems on v3, we use this port again, it’s absolutely safe
Q) How many amps can you charge it at?
A) You can use a 2A charger to charge the batteries.
I’m doing a little torture testing on my own to validate this. If it passes, I’ll move ahead with the review.
VAPE JAM UK 2015 & THE LAST CONTEST WINNER!
A PBusardo Video – Vape Jam UK & Contest Winner
In this video we talk about Vape Jam UK 2015. See some of the event and some of the trip. Do a few interviews. Then wrap it up by finding out which lucky lady won the Innokin MVP 3.0 Pro.
The Links:
Vape Jam UK
Jay-Bo’s Facebook
Crovape
Puff Cigarette Italy
E-Pipe Mods – Jazz Pipes
Caravela Mods – Pedro
Innokin
The Video:
The Photos – Out And About In London:
The Photos – Some Local Vape Shops:
The Photos – A Few From The Event:
The Photos – Crovape:
The Photos – New JayBo Attys:
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