First impressions and questions

[Merus]

I have known for some time that a large part of smoking for me is the habit, as opposed to the addiction to nicotine. So, when I first heard of the e-cigarette, I was interested. No tar, no flame, no ashes, no butts, no tobacco, but all the nicotine to satisfy the cravings. They seemed to eliminate the harmful aspects of smoking, yet maintain the habit, the "ritual" of cigarette smoking, the need to do something with my hands, etc. I could "smoke" without smoking.

After considerable research, I ordered a DSE901 and cartridges from LiteCig USA, and atomizers and juice from PureSmoker. The order with the DSE901 arrived yesterday, so I immediately put the second battery on charge and started examining my new gadget, and discovered the battery had a charge. Also, a cartridge was installed, rather than a bare mouth piece, as if it had been "used", but I figured it was a result of testing before shipment.

After a few attempts, I discovered how to get vapor, and there was plenty of it, however I was surprized when I tried to inhale and triggered a coughing fit, much like when I first attempted smoking so many years ago. So I switched to the "no" strength cartridge that came with it, thinking maybe I was getting too much nicotine.

No noticable change, and I still got the gurgling I had experienced previously, and I was getting juice with the vapor. I removed the atomizer and blew out a drop or two of juice, and re-assembled the ecig. Re-assembly broke loose the brass fitting from the wall of the atomiser and I broke one of the connections, rendering the atomizer useless. I guess I'll need to return the faulty atomizer, but fortunately I have 2 coming from PureSmoker.

So, my first experience was dissappointing, but I prepared for equipment failures by ordering extra atomizers.

BTW: The gurgling is still there.

Questions ....

Is this gurgling normal?
Is it normal to have trouble inhaling the vapor?


Merus

[Mufftrix]

Hi Merus and wecome!

Sounds like you having some early problems

I have never known the cartridges to come fitted with one already on the e-cig? Perhaps someone else can confirm this? Usually it just a blank mouthpiece, unless as you suggest they test them but it not very hygenic and would question this with where you got it from?

Your gurgling atomizer can be quite normal for a new atomiser until it beds in and even then they gurgle when get too much juice in them ( a lot of people quite like the noise?)

As for vapour inhalation that too is nothing out of ordinary it something new for your lungs to cope with ha-ha! Some people do though have a bad reaction to the PG vapour and have to switch to a vegetable based glycerine (do a search for allergic reactions) I had a bad chest and felt lousy for a couple of weeks then was fine, so see how you go hopefully will adjust over a day or two? The liquid in mouth is very unpleasant (numb lips anyone?) and is usually caused by over filling the cartridges again there plenty of topics on this subject.

Hope you adjust ok and let us know how you doing?

[rejoice]

Hi and welcome to the forum. First off need to charge the battery. Even if you are getting vap. A low battery can cause juice to get into the mouth. Next you have to learn how to vap. Vaping is different than smoking cigarettes. I coughed too in the begining. Its a little bit differnet than analogs. This is what I have learned,but not been vaping for too long.

[Merus]

Thanks for the input!

Sounds like neither of my "problems" are all that unusual. I was a little surprised to learn that I need to acclimate my lungs to the vapor, but it makes sense, I guess.

If it makes any difference I have been smoking ultra light cigarettes for years, so a high dose of nicotine would not be well tolerated.

If my atomizers and juice (low strength) arrive today, I will have the week end to experiment.


Merus

[Kate]

Hi Merus, welcome to the forum.

When I first started vaping I couldn't stand the harshness but now I'm used to it. Swapping a cartridge doesn't change the vapour straight away, there will be primer and some old eliquid in the atomiser that has to vaporise before the new flavour or strength seeps in.

[Merus]

Guess I just need to keep at it, and give it some time.

Thanks for the input.


Merus

[Merus]

My order of atomizers and juice arrived today. I replaced the bad atomizer and noticed an immediate difference. Just enough gurgle to tell the atomizer was not dry, and no juice in my mouth. Now I can concentrate on learning to vape, and determining the right strength for me.

Thanks all!


Merus

[rejoice]

Merus, Dusty has a video thats shows how to inhale the ecig and other good stuff. stroll down in the forum. Helpful links and videos for a new user.

[Stymey]

I'm still learning to inhale this thing myself. The vapor, rather surprisingly, almost seems more harsh than smoke at this point. Just got my 901 yesterday, so still acclimating to it, as Kate said, I'm sure.

[nicolette]

i too had to adjust a bit when i started (about 3 months ago). it is interesting how i was ALMOST turned off at first, but then gave it a week or so and then totally got used to it.

almost like the inhale is a bit sharper at the start. not so much harsh as sharp and accute. not sure if that makes sense.