Spinner, Vamo,Lavatube

[Phoenix .]

Can anyone tell me the pros and cons of these three batteries please, I want a new one but don't know which of these to buy.

Is there any real difference between the Spinner and the Twist?

[Perpetua]

I've used Twists and still do very happily, without issues. Though I haven't tried the Spinner so can't offer any advice there Phoenix.

If you're looking at bigger battery/VV&VW devices then I'd go for the Vamo, as the technology is ahead of the Lavatube, in my humble opinion.

The only con you might find, is that both are considerably more substantial in size to an Ego size battery and you will need a charger and batteries for either.

[Phoenix .]

Thanks perps, the only thing putting me off these is the batteries, are they rechargeable if not then it could be an expensive bit of kit.
Will check out the overall cost.

[Greigster]

Yes, just get yourself a couple of batteries and a charger then you are good to go

[Perpetua]

They're rechargeable Phoenix and if you get good quality ones then their lifespan is well worth the investment. I'm still using AW's that are almost 2 years old and have been charged many times now.

[Phoenix .]

Mar 3, 2013 11:43:06 GMT Perpetua said:

They're rechargeable Phoenix and if you get good quality ones then their lifespan is well worth the investment. I'm still using AW's that are almost 2 years old and have been charged many times now.

Just reading about it on Vapeescape, and I am confused already, whats the difference between the stand and the mini mode? they only show one so only one price..just a thought, is it because in mini mode you use a smaller battery and lower output?

[Phoenix .]

Mar 3, 2013 11:42:44 GMT Greigster said:

Yes, just get yourself a couple of batteries and a charger then you are good to go

You got one then greigster?

[Perpetua]

Mar 3, 2013 11:47:33 GMT Phoenix . said:

Mar 3, 2013 11:43:06 GMT Perpetua said:

They're rechargeable Phoenix and if you get good quality ones then their lifespan is well worth the investment. I'm still using AW's that are almost 2 years old and have been charged many times now.

Just reading about it on Vapeescape, and I am confused already, whats the difference between the stand and the mini mode? they only show one so only one price..just a thought, is it because in mini mode you use a smaller battery and lower output?

The Standard size takes an 18650 battery and the Mini Mode a 18350 . . . so you've the best of both worlds Phoenix, although the run time on a 18350 isn't great if you're a heavy vaper on any VV/VW device. On the upside, they don't take long to charge.

[suede]

If you can spare the money then the vamo is the best choice--All the mini mode means is you unscrew the middle bit and use a smaller battery--its a choice thing.I also have a spinner which I really like but as said the vamo is a far better vaping machine.You will not be disappointed with either.

[Cammy]

Mar 3, 2013 11:51:26 GMT Perpetua said:

Mar 3, 2013 11:47:33 GMT Phoenix . said:

Just reading about it on Vapeescape, and I am confused already, whats the difference between the stand and the mini mode? they only show one so only one price..just a thought, is it because in mini mode you use a smaller battery and lower output?

The Standard size takes an 18650 battery and the Mini Mode a 18350 . . . so you've the best of both worlds Phoenix, although the run time on a 18350 isn't great if you're a heavy vaper on any VV/VW device. On the upside, they don't take long to charge.

My 18650 takes hours to charge, it's been on since 9 this morning... Need to get a spare as I want to go out but ain't leaving it charging whilst I am away.

[Phoenix .]

Mar 3, 2013 12:02:05 GMT Cammy said:

Mar 3, 2013 11:51:26 GMT Perpetua said:

The Standard size takes an 18650 battery and the Mini Mode a 18350 . . . so you've the best of both worlds Phoenix, although the run time on a 18350 isn't great if you're a heavy vaper on any VV/VW device. On the upside, they don't take long to charge.

My 18650 takes hours to charge, it's been on since 9 this morning... Need to get a spare as I want to go out but ain't leaving it charging whilst I am away.

where did you get your charger from...what brand is it, how much was it?

[Cammy]

I got it from Charlie at Charlie's vape shop. Great deals there. It's a trustfire.

[Perpetua]

Mar 3, 2013 12:02:05 GMT Cammy said:

Mar 3, 2013 11:51:26 GMT Perpetua said:

The Standard size takes an 18650 battery and the Mini Mode a 18350 . . . so you've the best of both worlds Phoenix, although the run time on a 18350 isn't great if you're a heavy vaper on any VV/VW device. On the upside, they don't take long to charge.

My 18650 takes hours to charge, it's been on since 9 this morning... Need to get a spare as I want to go out but ain't leaving it charging whilst I am away.

Yes the 18650's do take longer Cammy . . . but then the run time is greater, so you would expect that. Having spares as you say is the way to go, so you've always a fully charged battery to hand.

[Cammy]

Mar 3, 2013 12:19:39 GMT Perpetua said:

Mar 3, 2013 12:02:05 GMT Cammy said:

My 18650 takes hours to charge, it's been on since 9 this morning... Need to get a spare as I want to go out but ain't leaving it charging whilst I am away.

Yes the 18650's do take longer Cammy . . . but then the run time is greater, so you would expect that. Having spares as you say is the way to go, so you've always a fully charged battery to hand.

It's charged - at last. We have a green light... GO GO GO.

Off tae work, c ya later...

[Perpetua]

Mar 3, 2013 12:03:34 GMT Phoenix . said:

Mar 3, 2013 12:02:05 GMT Cammy said:

My 18650 takes hours to charge, it's been on since 9 this morning... Need to get a spare as I want to go out but ain't leaving it charging whilst I am away.

where did you get your charger from...what brand is it, how much was it?

Xtar is the better charger Phoenix . . . Vape Escape also stock those.

www.vapeescape.co.uk/xtar-sp2-charger~407

You can pick them up cheaper, but there are fakes about so be wary of anything that sounds too good to be true!