Vape-heads? Do You Vape?

[Hollylane]

I have a question, that I'm hoping one of you knows the answer too. I may not be using the right terminology, so I hope this makes sense.

How do you clean the refillable tanks, when you want to use a different flavor? Here's a picture (similar to mine)of the part that I am talking about.





They don't recommend alcohol. So, how do you clean it well enough to not get an unintended flavor combination?

[Strappie]

Originally Posted by Hollylane

I have a question, that I'm hoping one of you knows the answer too. I may not be using the right terminology, so I hope this makes sense.

How do you clean the refillable tanks, when you want to use a different flavor? Here's a picture (similar to mine)of the part that I am talking about.





They don't recommend alcohol. So, how do you clean it well enough to not get an unintended flavor combination?

Without knowing the exact tank you are using they vary in how to clean them. I can tell you if you know what it is.. you can youtube it and they will have one just like that on there and they will show you. I didn't know how to clean mine either and I youtube'd it. Anything and everything is on youtube.

Most people buy separate tanks to use for flavors and one for non flavored.

[Medusa]

Hollylane- Is that a Kanger tank?

I have used warm water to clean mine. I generally wait until I vape the juice down to almost nothing and then rinse them multiple times with warm water (no soap!) and let them air dry.

I do have about 5 tanks going so that I don't have to wait to dry them out!

[Zimmeh]

Good luck and congratulations to all of you! January 27th was the 21st year anniversary of losing my grandmother to lung cancer. You can do it and I think the *smokers* wall will be a place for jokes instead of cigarettes.

Zimmeh

[Hollylane]

Originally Posted by Strappie

Without knowing the exact tank you are using they vary in how to clean them. I can tell you if you know what it is.. you can youtube it and they will have one just like that on there and they will show you. I didn't know how to clean mine either and I youtube'd it. Anything and everything is on youtube.

Most people buy separate tanks to use for flavors and one for non flavored.

I was thinking that the separate tank thing might be the answer, but they're about $10 each, and I'm wanting to try a lot of different flavors.

I'm picturing an alphabetically arranged storage container filled with vape juice...Oh nooooooooo....I can see where this is heading...

Originally Posted by Medusa

Hollylane- Is that a Kanger tank?

I have used warm water to clean mine. I generally wait until I vape the juice down to almost nothing and then rinse them multiple times with warm water (no soap!) and let them air dry.

I do have about 5 tanks going so that I don't have to wait to dry them out!

I don't know if it is a Kanger tank, the only thing that is on the tank is ml markings, and the Kiosk name "Nic Station". I Googled a photo of the Kanger, and it does look identical.

I will try your suggestion when I get some more flavors. Thank you both for your help


So, I haven't smoked, or wanted to smoke a real cig yet. Yay! I do find myself looking for my lighter, or getting it into my head that I put a lit cig on my desk, because I am so used to my habits. It seems weird to not light something, or lay something in an ashtray.

When I bought the kit, both 10 hr batteries were at half charge, and the guy told me to use them until they died and then give them a full charge. On half charge, one of them lasted me more than 15 hours, and I used the hell out of it! I'm still using the second one at half charge.

When I demoed these in the store, the throat hit, on the lowest voltage, sent me into a coughing fit that nearly gave me an asthma attack. After a few more tries, I was able to tolerate it, and my lungs already feel 110% better(it has only been a little over 24 hours). So far, I am noticing that every time I lay off of the vape for a few hours, the initial drag sends me back into a coughing spree, but it doesn't happen after the first one. I'm hoping that reaction goes away, but it is really not all that surprising to me, because the same thing happened when I quit last time, and I started using the Blue Ecig. It went away within a week.

[Strappie]

a lot of the tanks are similar ... typically you can take them apart and take the wick out if you have a wick.. and rinse out ... the trick is to make sure it's completely dry before you use it again. Some people use a Qtip to clean the edges of the tanks, I do this. But not so sure it's necessary.

I also found out that not all tanks are reusable. I found that out with my first tank. I called my store and they said I have a tank that is not reusable. So the next tanks I purchased were all reusable ones.

[spritzerJ]

Vaped a bit today. We left the house and I learned I am going to need a carrying case that keeps things organized. Yippee more flavors and accessories!

[Hollylane]

Originally Posted by spritzerJ

Vaped a bit today. We left the house and I learned I am going to need a carrying case that keeps things organized. Yippee more flavors and accessories!

I am really glad I bought the case, because all of my vape stuff would have been floating around my backpack otherwise!

[daisygirl]

Originally Posted by Hollylane

I have a question, that I'm hoping one of you knows the answer too. I may not be using the right terminology, so I hope this makes sense.

How do you clean the refillable tanks, when you want to use a different flavor? Here's a picture (similar to mine)of the part that I am talking about.





They don't recommend alcohol. So, how do you clean it well enough to not get an unintended flavor combination?

If yours screw open at the bottom and top, they're vivi novas, you just unscrew swish around in water, *very* gently squeeze the silica threads without pulling on them, dry the rest and re-assemble - voila! takes about a minute tops. I just cleaned 7 or so of them last night.

If they have o-rings instead of unscrewing, just pull and give a little twist - kind of like how you'd wiggle a cork - after that, same cleaning rules apply

-daisy (1 year ciggy free!)

[Hollylane]

Originally Posted by daisygirl

If yours screw open at the bottom and top, they're vivi novas, you just unscrew swish around in water, *very* gently squeeze the silica threads without pulling on them, dry the rest and re-assemble - voila! takes about a minute tops. I just cleaned 7 or so of them last night.

If they have o-rings instead of unscrewing, just pull and give a little twist - kind of like how you'd wiggle a cork - after that, same cleaning rules apply

-daisy (1 year ciggy free!)

Thank you Daisy. Mine only unscrew at the top. Congrats on your year with cigs!!

[daisygirl]

Hi, I'm daisy! Some of you may know me, others may not I've read through most of the posts so I thought I'd let y'all know what my setups are, what equipment I like, etc

What I'm about list is not to be some kind of show off - mostly to let people know I can help with advice on new things, starting to vape, upgrading, steering people away from bad starting kits.

I do want to clear a couple things up: PV means personal vaporizer, it's the mechanical part. Tanks, clearos, vivis, and atties are not the same thing. I've seen the term PV used quite a few times in reference to a tank, etc.

Also, yes, nicotine is poison, but only dangerous or toxic if mishandled or ingested (as in swallowing it). Yes, if you drink your bottle of fluid, it will make you very very ill. I handle 100% nic daily and I've never gotten sick/burnt/etc. from it because I'm careful.

Always steep! I have yet to find a flavor that is yummy upon arrival that doesn't improve over time steeping just as much as one that arrives and is NOT vapeable. It basically allows the flavors to meld together and allow any weird tastes that the nic may have added (nic, by itself has no flavor or color). It's always good to store your juice in a dark, cool place (ie a cabinet not in the kitchen or bathroom). I have a couple drawers in a desk and 2 end tables that hold what i'm not currently using. If you steep several months and it's still not your thing - PIF it - pay it forward and send it to someone who may like it that's in a financial situation where they can't afford juice - you can help. Yes, it cost you money, but it's been in the back of a drawer or cabinet for weeks or months not doing you any good as is, right? PIF'ing is also a lovely karmic act!

Just hoping that ends some confusion

Here comes my fun stuff!

I have a bunch of itaste v1 and v2 PV's (probably 12?), 2 ego clones, a handful of rarely used 510 clones, multiple Leo's and Leas both standard and internal tank (think ego-t), 2 itaste MVPs, 1 pink Provari, 2 zmax Sigelei's, 2 eVics, and 3 mechanical mods (Alpha, Electronic Angel and ggtx)

I use mostly vivi & mini novas on my PV's, I find them well equipped to handle both thick and thin juices and love that they come with alternative ohm replacement/alternate atomizer heads. I really like that they now come in so many colors and the metal ones with the cutouts are nice as well!

I also have about 35 CE4's (I only know how many because I cleaned that many the last 2 nights, lol). I kept just buying new ones instead of doing the duty of cleaning them and decided to just finally do it), some little cool tanks that will fit on a 510 but look like straight CE's.

I'm also a dripper, i have bunches of 510 standard & LR atties and a bunch of 306lr atties as well (they're my preference for dripping).

I have a few favorite places to get juice from: Lily's Liquids, Backwoods Brew and Pink Spot. I buy other flavors singly from different vendors if it's something I can't make with my own supplies - the reason I still use the vendors I do use, is that I can't quite pin down all the correct flavors and i like supporting the vaping community!

I also make my own juice and have around 215 flavors to work with so it's a lot of fun!

I visit electronic cig forum, but I prefer nu-vapor because it's smaller, there's less drama, and there are a LOT of people willing to help new folks and they have a great chat room that's active in the evenings. We talk about new stuff, juice recipes, help new folks, and just plain old chat.

My newest foray into the world of vaping is re-buildable atomizers which I admit scare the heck outta me, lol! I was given a phoenix, a did and a vivi mod

I'd love to put up pics of some of my things, but I need to get them online (they're only on my computer atm).

Please, feel free to message me with any questions.

To Medusa and the others who've been giving out really great advice, I hope this isn't viewed as an intrusion, simply another resource

Bye!

-daisy (ciggy free for one year as of 2/5/2012!)

Current setups:

zmax sigelei w/ a pink mini nova with Pink Spot (the juice)
eVic w/ a red mini nova with PS's Cherry Limeade
provari w/ a pink vivi nova with Malty (BWB)
GGTS w/ a 306lr dripping atty- currently dripping Malty Toffee (BWB)

Not sure what's on the others right now, those are the four I've got out, lol!