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For the love of dogs... I may, or may not have just set an alarm on my phone for when they are open for business again (12am EST Tuesday). The Crunkberry sounds perfect, as do some of the many other flavors in your sample pack. Question: Do you change the wicked type cartomizer out, when rinsing and changing flavors? These are about $4 apiece, so that could get expensive with trying different flavors out. |
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LOL we just went and did Dusa's "dot test" for every flavor we haven't vaped yet. So far we like tangerine, creamsicle, blackberry brandy, and keoke rum coffee. I also liked my peppermint with a shot of chocolate. So many samples, so few atomizers!
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Does anyone here use a drip tip?
I am about to order a couple for Jack and I and it seems like it would be much easier to change flavors. Update: I have been vaping AiV's "Lemon Loves Cake" for about an hour now and really love the lightness of the juice. People had talked about how subtle the flavors were and not to be surprised if at first you feel like you can't taste any flavor. I was kinda concerned but after vaping this for a while, I can say that Alice's verbiage about "letting the pallet of the tongue cool down between inhales" wasn't just bullshit. It's like the lightness of the flavor has let the flavor "build" instead of "deflate" over the last hour. Like, have you gotten ahold of a flavor yet that was so saturated in your mouth that you quit tasting it after a while? This juice doesn't do that: it's like it gets better with ever hit!! Y'all just don't know how excited I am about seeing a line of vapers at Reunion this year and about maybe converting someone else to vaping if they win the basket of goodies I'm going to put together. At a pack a day for the last 60 days, I estimate that I have saved well over $300. I am also sleeping better, snoring less, and not coughing anymore in the mornings :) |
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If you're thinking about having him actually *drip* you'll need at least 2 atomizers, and yes, it's easier to change out flavors as you can sort of blow them out between flavors, plus, unless you flood it, once you vape a few drops, the coil inside pretty much cleans itself. If you want to rinse them out, they can be quickly rinsed in *distilled* water. Don't use tap water on your e-cig parts ever - even if it's been through a brita - it needs to be distilled to prevent corrosion. It's also super cheap so that should help - you won't need it for anything other than cleaning stuff or adding one or two drops to a liquid to thin it (and i literally mean 1 or 2 drops, someone i know ruined a juice by running it under the tap). You can also use Vodka for this process if you have it on hand, apparently it's great at cleaning out stuff with no taste left behind - please don't mistake this for rubbing alcohol which could be toxic - pure ol' Vodka (cheap is ok) is the best in this situation! So - if you mean atties, yes, quick flavor change is possible when dripping, but you're only dripping 3-4 drops at a time so it's not as simple as regular vaping - you have to sort of pay attention to what you're doing. Drip tips, by themselves, are great to use on cartos, and of course tanks and vivi's and any other removable tip unit (unless it's a ce and those require special screw on drip tips but they can be found, i have some). If none of that made sense, or you want more advice, dripping is actually my favorite way to vape and I've been doing it for a year now and there are different atties (510s, 306s) and they all come in regular, lr and hr so if i knew a little more, i could help a little more :) |
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Nope. Just rinse the whole lot of it in *distilled* water which you can get at any drug store or walmart, etc. (you never want to use tap water in e-cig parts because it can cause bits to corrode). Just swish out the wicks till they're clear, making sure not to tug on them, until they are clear. Rinsing the rest is simple. When drying the wicks, just press them gently between a couple pieces of paper towel or kleenex - again, being careful not to tug on them. You'll get good at it fast - the whole process doesn't usually take me more than 30 seconds, but i tend to do them in batches of a few at a time - i figure if i'm gonna clean one, i may as well clean a few if i can wait to do it. -daisy |
Last week my son bought a Blu system,I gotta have one,but it only has 6 or 7 flavors.I wanted hot cinnamon or something liek hot dam or atomic fireball but they dont have any...will keep looking.
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I've been vaping peppermint with a chocolate shot (ECBlends) since last night and I really like it. I think I added a "cool" shot, too, so there's a really nice brisk feel to it. Yum!
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Just don't loose the rubber ring. Sometimes they are tight to unscrew and pull out. http://image.made-in-china.com/2f1j0...learomizer.jpg |
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Nice inexpensive kit ($17.99), requires you to push a button so it's a "Manual" kit. Manual button units (99% of the non-store brand units) are nice because you can drip on them in addition to using cartomizers. http://www.free-cigs.com/510-M-Starter-Kit-_p_170.html Same company, same kit ($29.99 because they're not purchased as much) except it's automatic (no button) only problem here is being cautious that you don't get juice into the battery, but are more like a blu because there's no button. http://www.free-cigs.com/510-A-Starter-Kit-_p_169.html This one is an "ego twist" style kit. It's either $69.99 or $75.99 depending on battery, and if you can afford it you'd want the higher one) You also get these flavored (only 1 choice though for all 5 cartos) and at different nic levels. I'd go with blanks and choose your own juice. There aren't many on this site, but i'm sure any of the veteran vapers can point you to good sites for juice :) Getting blanks will also give you the chance to try up to 5 flavors instead of just the 1 that it would come with automatically. With this one you can use tanks, clearos, cartomizers (like with the blue) and it allows you to change voltage. This isn't a hugely important feature if you're new to vaping, but it'd be nice to know you already have it once you've taken the baby steps and are ready to move on a little - and you won't have to buy something else. This will be a manual - after you leave the little 510's (like the blu) you'll find that most everything is manual - which also helps save battery power by the way. http://www.vapow.com/Joye_Ego_C_Twis...k_p/jy-skb.htm All 3 kits are good. The manuals also have a "5 click" on/off feature that allows you to turn them off to save battery power. With an automatic, there's constant contact with no "breaker (aka manual button)" to cut the power when you're not using it. The first two are super cheap and would be great starters, but the ego, for the cost is going to be close to if not less than a blu set up. The reason you don't see any super hot cinnamon flavors is because they're what's known as "tank busters" They pretty much have to be only used in a glass tank or cartomizer because they'll destroy pretty much everything else. The GOOD news is, there are tons of websites that offer red hot cinnamon flavors and you can use them in your cartomizers that come with your kit. No matter what kit you get, make sure you buy extra cartomizers (all 3 types) or tanks/clearos/vivis (ego and up only). If you have questions (i know that was a ton of info in a little space) please feel free to contact me, i'm always glad to help someone set up and i can help you set up completely within any budget that's at least $40! Quote:
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Tonight, I'm vaping "Powder Keg", from HHV. It is pure sweet Almond Joy on the inhale, and a little peppery on the exhale. I like it that way. I bet if I let it steep longer, it would be pure Almond Joy.
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The 510 automatic kit that I recently recommended has dropped in price to 17.99, same price as the manual. http://www.free-cigs.com/510-A-Starter-Kit-_p_169.html I actually own this kit and use it to test flavors before I put the liquid into a more expensive tank or carto.
I use the tank atties which come with the t 510x kit. I use this unit as well, probably more and it's also an automatic (no button to push) - I got it for the same sale price. This one also has a cute little gem on each one on the *lit* end that changes between 7 colors - I *am* a total girlie girl, lol! This kit is only $23.99 right now and can also be used with other 510 items, not just the little tanks it comes with. It also has a bigger battery which is great for a little battery 2-3 hours of chain vaping. It's nice to have one charging with on in use. https://free-cigs.3dcartstores.com/5...it-_p_172.html Just so everyone knows, I'm suggesting these three kits from th same vendor not because I get anything out of it - just the knowledge I've helped someone starting out find good equipment. -daisy |
Fluids
I have the Totally Wicked Tornado Tank in lovely "titty pink"...does anyone know if you can put other manufacturers' fluids in this system?????
Also, I noticed on nomorerack.com they have a sale on e-cigs for only $8 and they last 600 puffs. Looking to buy some of those in March and will let y'all know if any good. New to the e-cig world but the flavors I've tried so far are quite good for this system. |
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There's a lot of posts mentioned flavors and where folks buy juice. Welcome to vaping! |
I am totally new to this....and I have questions as I am doing internet searches on the topic:
1) Do the flavors contain nicotine? And if not, I see there is liquid nicotine available - Do you just add this to your flavor or do you use nicotine by itself? 2) Is the difference between a manual and automatic that the manual one only works when you press a button and therefore you waste less liquid than with an automatic one that doesn't shut off - same as a burning cigarette? 3) What do you guys recommend for a first time user - auto or manual and disposable or ? Thanks for this thread! |
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Aside from that, check my post a few up and you'll see my recommendations for a new user :) It breaks down 3 kits that are good for new users, as well as another kit from the same site as two from the first post a couple posts later! If you have any other questions, please feel free to contact me :) -daisy |
So many choices...EEEEk
Dang, I never would've imagined there are so many varied products to vape. thanks to all who give info here. What the heck is a drip tip? And do they fir all brands of e-cigs?
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So short answer to your question: Depends on what type of e-cig setup you have. Drip tips are used on cigs where you drip directly on to the atomizer (atty). Okay, now what the blazes does that mean? E-cigs are made of 2 (or 3) components, providing a few different e-liquid delivery methods. The primary component is the battery. This is that automatic, manual, variable voltage thing. And batteries have threads that fit/screw into the next component (That's where you hear the 510, 808 stuff). The next component is the atomizer - this heats the liquid to make the vapor. Its this + the e-liquid delivery that confused the hell out me. The atomizer can be stand alone with a drip tip on it (so you drip a couple of drops on the atomizer) and vaporize the liquid directly. The drip tip is the mouthpiece I've also seen atomizers that 'spike' into a cartridge that holds liquid, The exposed end of the cartridge is the mouthpiece. Then there's the systems that combine the atomizer with a tank or cartridge that holds the e-liquid. In this, the atomizer does NOT stand alone. I've seen the cartridges called cartomizers or cleromizers. The common thing with these is you put the liquid in the tank/carto/clearo. I don't know if this helped or made it more confusing. Loren |
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I'm taking your word for it, and if I get in tonight, and am able to order, I'm ordering the giant bottles of Black and White Cookie, and A Quiet Morning. Wish me luck! I'm watching the clock like a hawk, and I'm refreshing the screen now and then to make sure I don't miss an early opening!! |
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VG-PG
What does the rating for VG-PG mean? I have gone to sites for juices and it has options for different numbers for the VG-PG and no idea what this means. Help?
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PG is propylene glycol, VG is vegetable glycerin. PG is great for throat hit and a better flavor carrier; VG is great for vapor and is thicker. Some folks can't handle PG so there's also 100% VG juice. Since I'm more into throat hit and flavor, I use a 60/40 or 70/30 pg/vg mix. |
Buying my first ecig
How long does 1 cartomizer last for a manual ecig?
And if you get the nicotine one, how do you decipher what mg. to purchase? They have from 4mg to 36mg. When I researched the nicotine content of my particular brand of cigarette, it was only 1.1. So that means the 4mg would be enough, right? or no? :thinking: |
Still reading this thread and looking up info on this topic
Okay, so I think I'm ordering this ecig from http://www.vapor4life.com/ (randomly selected site):
http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/...psc225a473.jpg My question is, do I need a tip or anything else to go with this? Or just the ecig, charger, cartomizers, battery, and carrying case? Thanks for your help! |
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If you're smoking lights, you might want to start out low nic. I vary from 0mg to 12mg. I mostly use 0 and 6/8mg with 1 12mg juice for those times where my brain really seems to need the nic. This is all my personal experience, YMMV. |
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If there's a vape store near you I would go there. They would have equipment, answers and appropriate recommendations. You could also go check out the e-cigarette forum or nu-vapor forum, those are dedicated to vaping with a ton of info for newbies. |
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As far as nic goes, you'll probably want to start at at *least* 12 mg, even if you smoke lights, the nicotine in an ecig is not as strong as that inhaled in a traditional cig. I smoked normal strength cigs and had to start at 24 mg, but that's just me. I went down to 18 a few months ago (I've been vaping a year as of Feb) and now i vape between 12-18 mg. If you don't have enough nic to satisfy you, you'll find yourself vaping a lot more often and going through more cartos and juice than you really need to. If you need any help, I'd be glad to assist - but before you invest at V4L, check out the kits i posted a couple pages back. I wrote an original post, then an update a couple posts later about a really good starter kit that went on sale. I picked that site because I've used their products - I'm not in any way connected to them. You don't want to go with just a randomly selected site or you may find yourself trapped in a VERY expensive system that would cost you very little otherwise. It's great that they have all the guarantees, etc. But every site will honor manufacturers' warranties and i just hate seeing people order from a rip off place. GL :) -daisy |
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I went to your link for the 510x kit, but it is sold out. However, the 510 M Starter Kit is still for sale, so I am looking at that one. I also visited the Alice in Vapeland site, but it is down until Tuesday night. I appreciate your help. |
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My three questions are: 1) Do you experience withdrawals at all when switching to the e-cig if you have nicotine juice? I will be starting with 24mg. 2) Are cartomizers refillable? Like all of them? No matter what brand/model of e-cig you have (other than disposables)? 3) While I understand the concept of steeping, I don't quite understand what this means? Do I steep every bottle of juice I get? Or only if I mix them? What do I do exactly to steep the liquid? Thanks for your help! |
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Q1 - with 24 mg liquid you should be fine. I didn't have any withdrawal symptoms, i just reached for my e-cig when i had the craving (like i would have with a regular cig). Q2 - Yes, they're all refillable but will eventually gunk up and wear out so try to keep a couple of spares on hand. You may also find it more comfortable vaping if you remove the rubber plug from the mouthpiece and use a drip tip in its place. It doesn't hold more liquid but it's more like having a filter on a ciggie, especially when you get the occasional bit of liquid that comes out of the top (ie if you overfill it) and a drip tip will help keep that out of your mouth (it's icky). Q3 - Steeping simply allows all the ingredients in an ecig juice or liquid (whatever you want to call it) time to meld. There are some flavors that you can vape instantly and some that take a bit longer - and that's personal preference in most cases. The more complex the flavor, the more time it may need to steep, and almost all tobacco flavored juices need steeping time. You can steep by either leaving your juice in a dark drawer or cupboard, or - if you want to speed up the process - you can run a super hot sink and float your bottles in it. It helps to wrap the bottles with scotch tape or packing tape if you go this route so the label won't wash off on you. When steeping in the dark i try a flavor every week (unless it's one i know from experience needs more time) and if I water bathe it, i run it through 3 sink-fulls of the hottest water i can run until it cools each time. GL with quitting - you should enjoy vaping much more, you'll be amazed how much your taste buds may change on you in the first couple of months, so unless you're really sold on a flavor - buy less than 15ml at a time of juice/liquid in case your taste buds to a reverse on you and suddenly it doesn't taste as good. There's also a short phase some of us call "mud mouth" where nothing tastes really good and it happens periodically, even if you've been vaping a while :) If i can help in any other way, please msg me and let me know! -daisy |
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Thank you so much for responding to me. I needed this information before I could confidently make my first purchase. I have concluded that I will need about 15 cartomizers and about 1 15ml. bottle of liquid to start. Does this sound about right? I am getting a manual e-cig with a usb charger/wall charger. Will this do, do you think? I understand about your taste buds changing. I quit smoking for 2 years long ago and my taste buds totally changed. I loved it once they settled down and I got full taste back! I really appreciate your help with all this. It's new to me and while I can read about it, nothing compares to hearing someone's personal advice and experience. Meri :bow: |
Does vaping truly help reduce sugar cravings?
I love sugar.Does it really help you not want sugar?& is it artificial flavorings or bad stuff used to make it?
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The Alice in Vapeland site is down for orders until Wednesday morning, but apparently you can still view their products on the site. So, I was looking around to see what they have to offer and came across some helpful information that I am going to share for anyone following this thread:
This is a list/chart of the different nicotine concentrations and their equivalents for smokers who are trying to quit: 24 mg = Comparable to non-filters 18 mg = Comparable to full-flavored 14 mg = Comparable to mediums 11 mg = Comparable to lights 6 mg = Comparable to ultra-lights 0 mg = Flavorful, but contain no nicotine at all Ingredients commonly found in e-liquid: Propylene Glycol (PG) slightly sweet and colorless, produces more flavor and throat hit Vegetable Glycerin (VG) thicker and sweeter produces more vapor Flavorings specifically selected for vaping Distilled Water (DW) Pure Grain Alcohol (PGA) I will post more information as I find it. :chemist: |
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I am reading this thread closer and coming across posts to respond to... I am still in the ordering process of my first starter kit, so I have no idea what the dry mouth thing is about, but I'm sure I will find out soon enough. However, smoking dries my mouth out, so I have tried a dry-mouth mouthwash specifically to lubricate and it helps a lot. One that I use is by Biotene and it works really well. Just a thought. |
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15 cartos will last you a while, especially if you have a handful of flavors, you'll have some back-ups. A manual is the best choice, you get used to pushing the button really quick, it's just going to be a difference in how you inhale because you can't draw on it like you would a ciggie - but you'll figure that out too :) As long as you get the usb and wall chargers, you should be set to start! I'm daisygirlie on nu-vapor and i chat there (video chat, then click text chat once you see the list, we're normally there in the evenings) if you want to come learn some stuff, we're all there to help and we love helping new people. Some people will even help with juice, etc. to help you get started so you don't have to pay a fortune for things :) Quote:
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I am still doing research and learning all I can. I keep reading your older posts also. You've been wonderful, I really appreciate it. Meri :moonstars: |
Daisy,
So, I know you recommended not ordering through vapor4life. And maybe it will end up being a regret, but I wanted the easiest method of starting this. So, I ordered one of their starter kits tonight and 2 - 30ml bottles of liquid with 15 cartomizers. I'm hoping this will be a decent way to get my feet wet and see if it's the answer for me. Thank you again for all of your help and guidance. I keep reading on the nu-vapor site and researching in general, so I should have a pretty good idea of what I am doing by the time the order arrives. :flowers: |
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