PURESMOKER PILOT REVIEW by jimgman

[jimgman]

you've already found your solution cant hurt to have 2 units.. can always get a passthrough for the 901 to vape battery free at home, im using it as i type...( i did not use it for a week if anyone is thinking my all day battery claims may be tainted, i really did go over 24 hours on just 1 401 battery a few times)

 

[snf]

if you're djing and you're using a laptop at all, i'd suggest a penstyle with manual switch and usb/battery box cable.

there ya go

Hot tap water (but my tap produces REALLY hot water) run through both sides 2 or 3X then sit cart side down in a pair of pliers so both ends are not touching anything overnight until dry.

isn't hot water bad for the atomizer? iono thats what i heard, if thats the case, you think steam cleaning is safe?

 

[jimgman]

i have heard of a lot of people washing thier atomizers, and boiling them even with great success. i have heard dropping a cold atomizer straight into boiling water can kill it though, and many others who have killed them trying the boiling method. one i read that made sense to me was put the atomizer in the pot while the water is warm, and bring to a boil, and remove once it starts to boil. i personally believe that not overheating while vaping is the best solution. nothing burnt=nothing to clean. running any electronics hot will reduce its life expectancy as well. take a few puffs, then let it cool a bit...I have yet to go through an atomizer or a cart in almost 2 months now, with no maintenance at all.

 

[Wooper]

Really hot water/boiling and overnight drying has helped me eek my penstyle atomizer along for an extra two weeks. I got a Hybrid for kicks (I love trying out new ecigs on a whim) but it's worked for me flawlessly.

 

[sanneke]

Nice review on this unit. Looks like it might be my next purchase. I just placed my first order with Pure Smoker and just hours later it has already shipped. Very great service!

I got my pilot last week from puresmoker last week and love it.
I agree with you, Steve gives great service!

 

[e-pipeman]

Really hot water/boiling and overnight drying has helped me eek my penstyle atomizer along for an extra two weeks. I got a Hybrid for kicks (I love trying out new ecigs on a whim) but it's worked for me flawlessly.

Hi,

What is a Hybrid?

 

[BingoBango]

my intellicg atomizer lasted about 10 days... my best 901 lasted about 2 months my gamucci classic penstyle lasted around 4 months and now i am trying out a njoy... best thing i found is to DIP in boiling water. Not totally submerge. I am currently in china looking at the differnt suppliers as i intend to start a e-cig website. All the factories seem the same to me!!

 

[Kate]

Ex, it's an M402 - an M401 with shorter batteries.

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/puresmoker/6576-new-pilot-hybrid.html

 

[Dr. Russell Fell]

i am so tempted to try one of these out now...

 

[RjG]

i heard the evo has a microphone or chip in it, is this the same with the pilot? because i am a DJ and the loud music would run my atomiser dead Now I'm so happy i ordered the pilot, im still debating if i should get a penstyle AND a 901 HEHEHE

I took my P.S. 401's to a club a couple times last week, and the bass kept the batteries lit up all night. It was almost impossible to take a drag, since they were always in "2 minute time-out" mode.

 

[snf]

I took my P.S. 401's to a club a couple times last week, and the bass kept the batteries lit up all night. It was almost impossible to take a drag, since they were always in "2 minute time-out" mode.

yeah after just blowin into the end of my pilot, i can see the lights go on...I guess imma pick up a 901 too then! HEHEHE!

 

[rsngfrce]

I took my P.S. 401's to a club a couple times last week, and the bass kept the batteries lit up all night. It was almost impossible to take a drag, since they were always in "2 minute time-out" mode.

Crap, keeping the atomizer and cartridge disconnected from the battery won't make a difference, will it?

 

[RjG]

Geez, now there's two threads with the exact same question, lol

No atomizer screwed on, the LED's light up, and ya, it goes into timeout. But that doesn't hurt it, or make the battery go dead either. When you go outside, it works fine again.

It's not air, because all four did the exact same thing, all lighting up just sitting there in the box, without being moved and without air movement around them, so it must have been the bass.

All four batteries worked just fine when you take them outside to have a smoke with the REST of the smokers ;-) lol

It's entirely possible that sitting somewhere else, further away or out of the path of the speakers, or in the DJ's case - perhaps behind the speakers, he might be ok, really hard to say.

 

[snf]

is anyone else not gettin that much vapor from the pilot? Its my first day using it and im not getting much vapor, i feel the throat hit and everything...i think maybe i have to break in the atomizer

 

[Spikey]

Used mine outside in 45 mile per hour winds tonight.. and the battery would not go off!!!!

I was freaking out.. I disconnected the atomizer and ran to the car and wrapped it in my shirt to keep the wind off and finally the light went off. I was afraid the battery would die before I got home from school and I had no spare with me! It went off and was fine after a few seconds.. but the wind and the noise seem to do it. When I put it in bubble wrap inside the eyeglass case I use... it seems to withstand noise and vibrations better.

 

[udave]

is anyone else not gettin that much vapor from the pilot? Its my first day using it and im not getting much vapor, i feel the throat hit and everything...i think maybe i have to break in the atomizer

I have been using my Pilot since last night and I am not getting much vapor either. Like you, I feel throat hit and everything but I get really weak vapor production. I hope it is just because I still need to break in the atomizer.

Also, puresmoker.com says these batteries have 10 second cool down period rather than the 2 minute cool down period other 401s have. I haven't timed it exactly, but mine is sure taking a LOT longer than 10 seconds to return to normal if I hit the cutoff. Anyone else?

 

[snf]

I have been using my Pilot since last night and I am not getting much vapor either. Like you, I feel throat hit and everything but I get really weak vapor production. I hope it is just because I still need to break in the atomizer.

Also, puresmoker.com says these batteries have 10 second cool down period rather than the 2 minute cool down period other 401s have. I haven't timed it exactly, but mine is sure taking a LOT longer than 10 seconds to return to normal if I hit the cutoff. Anyone else?

yeah mines definetly taking longer than 10 seconds, i took it out while i was driving and the winds were setting the thing off and it took a while to come back

and as far as vapor, im hoping its because the cartridge is dry...iono im waiting for my cash cola ejuice to come home so i can confirm

 

[housewife]

I just got my pilot from puresmoker.com last night. I was instantly impressed (I guess thats not too surprising since I'm upgrading from a GamuccI), as the draw on the pilot was much smoother. However, I wasnt getting tons of vape or a very heavy throat hit... After smoking that first cart dry, I topped it off with some True Menthol that I got with my order, and WOW. Im finally getting an actual throat hit from an e-cig. Great vapor, taste, hit...

If this keeps up, Im not gonna have ANY problem crossing over completely from analogs. As is I've already dramaticaly cut back (less than a pack total in the last week and a half while struggling with my Gamucci), but since this thing arrived, the thought of sparking up a real one actually puts me off!

 

[jimgman]

i just got my second pilot. this one has the 4 hole atomizer. out of the box, id say the same as you guys, close to no vapor. i just keep checking to make sure it stays wet, and it didnt seem to be wicking the cart well, so i poked some holes in the cart material to get more "flow". im sure the atomizers just need some breaking in. ive only had it an hour or so, and im using a half dead battery from my original one...

 

[RjG]

yeah mines definetly taking longer than 10 seconds, i took it out while i was driving and the winds were setting the thing off and it took a while to come back ...

YES, that REALLY annoys me too. It was a selling point for me, not to deal with that long wait until it works again. And yet it *is* 2 minutes. I timed it with a watch, all four of my batteries.

The website still says "* Battery is programmed to fit consumers needs the best. This includes a 7 second cutoff [instead of the standard 5] and only a 10 second cool down period (if you reach that cutoff) instead of the standard 2 minutes." PureSmoker.com - Your #1 Source For ECigs, Parts, & Accessories!


Maybe Steve doesn't know about it ?