Rixter Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 (edited) As some of you may already know, Vapor4Life recently hosted a give-away right here on this forum where they randomly selected three posts from their thread, , and…you guessed it…I was one of the lucky winners. In #entry149997 of that thread, I stated that if I won, I’d test and review the PV, and then give it to someone deserving. That’s going to be pretty hard to do (the giving away part) because it’s truly a very good device. V4L Automatic Dial-A-Volt 1100mAh I have used automatic e cigs in the past, but was turned off by the fact that you usually have to give them a little “primer” puff first to get things heated up enough to enjoy your vape. I suppose that’s because the standard 3.7 volts that the typical auto battery provides wasn’t able to instantly heat things up properly, but with the 1100mAh V4L Dial-A-Volt being a variable voltage PV (3.2-4.8v), a primer puff really isn’t necessary. I set mine to 4.2 volts, screwed on a 2Ω carto filled with EC Blend’s DK-555, and enjoyed a great vape that was just south of 9 watts…no preheating needed. The auto switch activates the circuit instantly when you start taking a draw, and keeps the circuit firing until you stop pulling air through it. It is without a doubt the best quality auto switch I’ve ever encountered. The Dial-A-Volt performed just as well as my eGo-style manual batteries, and I eventually got used to the fact that this thing has no button (didn’t stop me from continuously looking for one, though). It’s kind of nice to be able to have a vape in the middle of the night without having to feel for a button in the dark. This feature will almost certainly come in handy where stealth vaping is required. I keep a PV in my shirt pocket while at work (where vaping is prohibited because my boss thinks it’s…wait for it…“a fire hazard”!?!). I always have to feel for a button when I want to sneak a toke without removing it from my pocket. That, my friends, is over with if you use an auto Dial-A-Volt. The next thing I’d like to mention is the quality of the voltage adjustment dial. Like it’s predecessors, the eGo-C Twist and Vision Spinner, changing the voltage on the Dial-A-Volt is accomplished by turning a dial situated on the bottom of the device. Unlike the aforementioned PVs, the action on the Dial-A-Volt’s dial is as smooth as silk. It’s easy to turn, but not so easy that it’ll move around while pocketed. It’s instantly apparent that V4L incorporated a very high quality potentiometer into this PVs design. With the Twists/Spinners, the dials sometimes have “tight” spots in their rotation that makes them feel cheaper by comparison. The only think negative that I can say about the V4L Automatic Dial-A-Volt is that it has a KR808D-1 thread pattern. I don’t know why they don’t offer one with a 510 or an eGo threading, which are much more prevalent on today’s vaping scene, but this one’s strictly an 808 affair…for now, anyway. In Vapor4Life’s defense, they do offer a decent selection of 808 juicers. All in all, I can honestly say that I was pleasantly surprised with the Dial-A-Volt. Good job, V4L, and thanks for the contest. Edited March 4, 2013 by Rixter Lyrical and Uma 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uma Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 Great review!!! I must collect a set for the curious Georges who visit me. Are there adapters available for those who would like to use a VN or an RBA or anything different from the 808? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uma Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 Wait. Is that 50 bucks for a kit or for just one battery? PS. Congrats on your win!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rixter Posted March 4, 2013 Author Share Posted March 4, 2013 (edited) Are there adapters available for those who would like to use a VN or an RBA or anything different from the 808? Tons. Wait. Is that 50 bucks for a kit or for just one battery? Yeah...it's a little on the pricey side. Edited March 4, 2013 by Rixter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shakaloha Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 Great review. I was one that won too. Used it this weekend and worked great. Everything you said covered it to the T! From all the good to even the ending where I wirshed it was a 510 too.....i was able to get an adapter and slap on a slim vivi nova. Really loved like you said you dont and have to prime....just puff and pound. I have people here in hawaii wanting this from me. I keep telling them nope because this is like the only thing I have ever won. Lol anyways good review. And just to afd I like that there is no button and that obnoxious bright light...perfect for vaping at the movies...,aloha! And mahalo V4L Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninjabatgirl Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 Great review Rixter! Thanks for posting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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