DSE-901, the truth.

[madlock]

Although most can't help but learn by picking-up facts as they go along, it certainly would be nice if, along with may vendors' zeal to differentiate themselves from all the others, they would also agree and adopt SOME sort of compatibility standard for naming that goes beyond RN-4081 = DSE103 = "Super-mini" (sometimes) etc, if only it correlated to such basic information as the battery gender, diameter, and thread size.

At the end of the day, HOW detailed the standard would be wouldn't be nearly as valuable as the fact that a standard existed. For example, any battery, atomizer, charger, or cartridge that could fit a DSE103/RN-4081 could be listed as "Type A" comaptible. Those that fit the DSE901/RN-4075/BE901 could be "Type B".

I know it's very easy to make these kinds of suggestions when someone ELSE has to do the work, but this is where a body like the community forum could really bring some practical benefit to bear. As much of a central repository of information about the subject as exists, it could create a list of these kinds of commonalities and simply ask of any vendor who wants to advertising its wares through this forum that it include a simple comment in the description of each item. For example:

Joe's Ye Olde Vaping Shoppe:

Cartridges

Item Quantity Description

CART001 5 (ECF "A") Sooper Dooper Vapor Cartridges - Brown

ATOM001 1 (ECF "B") Sir Vapesalot Atomizer

USB001 1 (ECF "C") Mongo-Vapor USB Passhtrough

and so forth.

Again, I don't mean to volunteer ECF into any more responsibility or work than they wish to perform, but it would be a terrific opportunity to create some sort of consumer-oriented standard, and as the central gathering place where most e-smokers/vapers come to visit, I can't think of a better non-partisan body to be the keepers of the established norms. It also seems like a great way for individual vendors to tie-in with the forum, as the only thing they would have to do (apart from adding the "type" reference to each item description), is include a brief section in their FAQ which could link to the ECF "Types" page that always has the most current data. The presence of this kind of standardized reference information on a vendor's site would also be a helpful way to tell apart vendors who "participate" from those who happen to set up shop and decide a week later they'd rather go back to their day jobs.

I'm sure I'm neither the first nor the only person to whom this thought has occurred, so please forgive me if it has already been mentioned. And again, I don't mean to imply that the forum operators should assume the additional responsibility after being good enough to provide us with this free forum to begin with; but it's the kind of thing that wouldn't be likely to succeed without the kind of centralized critical mass the forum has, or if any one person would try to do it independently. I mean, why would any vendor listen to any one person? On the other hand, their motivation for adopting something ECF implements are obvious.

Finally, by the existence of even a minimal kind of "common standard", it would be beneficial both to the vendors and the community as a whole. It would sure reduce the kind of "Does your XYZ work with my ABC?" questions vendors must receive in droves, and ANYTHING that serves as ANY kind of organizing or stabilizing factor among the broad swath of vendors would only further the perception that vaping is more than is a collection of situationally opportunistic entrepreneurs and foster likelihood of broader acceptance across all segments, from the consumer to the inevitable regulator.

Again, please excuse me if this has been previously proposed or discussed in any fashion before. I don't mean to be the latest person to recommend someone else's great idea. I only mention it as something that was a significant challenge for me when I began exploring the idea of vaping (and occasionally continues to be), which I think could have the chance to benefit the entire community, vendor and consumer alike.

[arltunstall]

I just bought a 901 from the internet and am awaiting it's arrival. I'm pretty new to the ecig game so i thought i'd try out the super mini's. They were a complete waste of time. I've tried two different types: one from Steamz and the other from E-Health Cigarette. I was impressed with the initial vapour and overall experience but after recharging the battery neither of the two worked. Both atomisers had failed within the space of less than 24hrs. To be totally fair I only spent about £35 on two ecigs but i thought at least they would work properly. I mean that's about 7 20 packs where i live! Anyway, after reading these helpful blogs I decided to go ahead and buy the DSE901 with the blue LED. I'm hoping that it'll be a worthwhile purchase and not a complete waste of time like the super mini's! :-)

One question though, i've heard about people putting a drop of e liquid on their atomiser....surely if you put more on will it not burn out the atomiser straight away if it gets too wet??

Thanks.

[neiloboe]

I just bought a 901 from the internet and am awaiting it's arrival. I'm pretty new to the ecig game so i thought i'd try out the super mini's. They were a complete waste of time. I've tried two different types: one from Steamz and the other from E-Health Cigarette. I was impressed with the initial vapour and overall experience but after recharging the battery neither of the two worked. Both atomisers had failed within the space of less than 24hrs. To be totally fair I only spent about £35 on two ecigs but i thought at least they would work properly. I mean that's about 7 20 packs where i live! Anyway, after reading these helpful blogs I decided to go ahead and buy the DSE901 with the blue LED. I'm hoping that it'll be a worthwhile purchase and not a complete waste of time like the super mini's! :-)

One question though, i've heard about people putting a drop of e liquid on their atomiser....surely if you put more on will it not burn out the atomiser straight away if it gets too wet??

Thanks.

Do yourself a huge favour and order some spare 901 atomisers. They should really be considered as a disposable spare part IMO. That said, I've had the same atomiser on my DSE901 for just under 3 weeks now and it's still giving me loads of vape!

Regarding the whole dripping issue, there are two main drawbacks, the first being the possibility of burning your atomiser whilst it is dry, which can lead to them burning out quicker. The second issue is the possibility of flooding the atomiser. If you flood the atomiser you'll then have to spend a while cleaning it and drying it out.

Hope this helps.

Neil

[arltunstall]

Neil, thanks for your advice. it is most helpful. The dse901 arrived today and i must say that i am pretty pleased with the results so far. I've had a look at atomisers following your advice but i seem to only find atomisers for the dse901 that screw into the battery. my atomiser has a female part whilst my battery has the male part which screws into the atomiser. Where can i find replacements for these? cheers.

[arltunstall]

mine is the DSE901 original made by Sailebao as it has SLB on both the battery and atomiser. This seems to be regarded by many as the better more high quality version. hope this helps!

[lar5]

hi community,
maybe a bit of topic, but i am new and i cant start a new threat, so i post here.
someone now how the plug / connector of the dse 901 battery is called? and where i can get them?!

thanks lars

[southjerseydeedee]

Funny thing, I recently asked a vendor of my very first e-cig to provide me some info about compatibility and they replied to me with the word "spam" and te word "tactics". I am so glad that I am not abnormal as they suggested, and that others also want compatibility info. Pooh, pooh on Crown 7.