Helpful links and videos for a new user.

**RatInDaHat** · 02-20-2009, 10:48 PM

Originally Posted by chuckie

got my e-cig yesterday and could use some help on a few simple questions

1. the label on the cig says "health cigarette" the model claimed to be H19 it is 110 mm long. Does anybody know what model this will be compatible to?

2. the atomizer rises to a point somewhat like an inverted V "^" ive never seen one like this. doe anyone know if its replaceable with a more conventional atomizer and what is model number may be?

3. the tip of the atomizer seems to puncture an aluminum membrane recessed about 1/4 inch into the cartridge. do you find this unusual or have you seen this before?

P.S. the carts seem to run out very fast

I really enjoy this forum and any help would be appreciated
Thanks
Chuck

Chuck,

Make a new post or read as much as you can. This isn't the proper thread to ask these questions.

-Dusty-

**chuckie** · 02-21-2009, 12:57 AM

sorry for the inconvenience i did not know where to put this post
Chuck

**Spikey** · 02-25-2009, 06:13 PM

Okay.. I copied the code from the "embed" box on Viddler.. can someone tell me how to fix this crap so it shows?

Nevermind... just click here... http://www.viddler.com/explore/Spikey47/videos/1/

This is a video on Learning the basics of E-smoking (Vaping). Probably not much stuff of interest to the regulars... but some good stuff for newbies. It is over an hour long (and that is after I cut some parts out!) and I even forgot some things.

THIS VIDEO IS APPROVED FOR VIEWING AT WORK AND AROUND KIDS (except some possible minor foul language). It is filmed in street clothes!!!! (Less newbie distraction that way)

Important things I forgot...

-CHARGING THE FIRST TIME- These products are made in China! Disregard what the manual says. Disregard the "led indicator light" on your charger (switches from red to green supposedly when fully charged). For almost all e-cigs... charge each battery 10-12 hours before using the first time! The green light goes on when it feels like it.. not when it is done!!! After that... charge for 4 hours minimum each time you charge them. Time is different with the USB charger. Look up times on the boards... I am not sure how long they take. I think it depends on the brand.

-When using a USB passthrough or charger... do not plug into a USB hub... will not get the same power... plug directly into USB port in the computer!

-Primer Puff = when you take a quick pull on the e-cig to heat up the atomizer so you get more vapor (not usually necc with the 401, but pen style, 901 and supermini it is supposed to help).

-WASH breath mint containers thoroughly in hot water (including the dropper top!) before filling with e-liquid or it will taste minty!!!

-Forgot to mention starter kit comes with a charger.

-VG side effects may be diff from PG side effects... read boards for more info,

-Paperclip used to fill cart and get more liquid is around 17:30 on the video if you want to see just that part.

www.e-cigreview.com for reviews on different types of e-cigs so you can choose which one is right for you!

I smoked analogs (regular cigarettes) for 20 years and was able to give them up in less than 2 weeks with the e-cig... but it is not for everyone. It does take patience and time to get used to it.

PS... if you don't have the patience to watch the whole video.. you likely won't have the patience for e-cigs lol!

Edit: Hah! We are on the same page Kate

**Kate** · 02-25-2009, 06:20 PM

Here's a video by Spikey that covers a lot of basics for newbies - http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/for...ro-vaping.html

There's a vid here about mixing eliquid with glycerine - How to mix VG & juice vid

To help calculate quantities and strengths you can't beat Jaaxx's Hack-O-Matic - Hack-O-Matic E-Liquid Calculator

This thread might be of interest to people wanting to quit smoking - Vaping is not a complete substitute for tobacco smoking

This helps to clarify the maths behind nicotine and puff counts (11mg eliquid = 1mg cigs according to these calculations) - Can someone help me with the math...???

If you're interested in scientific research, this is about the only thing we have at the moment and applies to Ruyan eliquid - http://www.healthnz.co.nz/RuyanCartr...t30-Oct-08.pdf

Lastly, this is a statement from the World Health Organisation on their view of personal vaporisers, classification and status - *E-Cigtest, the ultimate electronic cigarettes review site and forum* Le site de la cigarette électronique - View Single Post - WHO - Marketers of electronic cigarettes should halt unproved therapy claims

If you're a new member you can't start new threads anywhere but the new members board until you have posted fifteen times but you can post anywhere on existing threads until then. Welcome to the forum.

EDIT
Ha, you beat me to it Spikey

**socalvape** · 02-25-2009, 07:47 PM

Thank you for all of the very useful tips. I will try to get my husband to use his propery now. He has been very stubborn with regards to using his e-cig. The instructional videos have been very informative. Thank you again.

**RatInDaHat** · 02-26-2009, 07:52 AM

edited the "esmoking myths" url. cheers

**Kate** · 02-26-2009, 03:58 PM

Thanks very much for sorting that Dusty, it's good to keep this thread up to date.

**empath** · 02-26-2009, 10:13 PM

RatInDaHat
just watched your videos. Very helpful. I appreciate the tips and it makes it so much easier to actually watch someone do something. Thanks again from a grateful newbie.