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Spikey · 02-24-2009, 06:01 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... Viddler.com - - Uploaded by Spikey47

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.

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.

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.

Vangelus · 02-24-2009, 09:22 PM

Very cool idea- I'll check this out later tonight.

I think one of the biggest hurdles for people looking into vaping is trying to learn all the basic info without doing a lot of messageboard hunting.

quaa · 02-24-2009, 09:41 PM

sweet video! im going to check it out later tonight =D

Sunshyn · 02-25-2009, 07:28 AM

Awesome Spikey! I was just needing this exact type of video to send to my brother. You explain everything in a frank and easy going way he'll appreciate. I was worried about sending a pack of papers with varied instructions along with an e-cigarette. Now *that* would have been intimidating to someone already uncertain about it.

Spikey · 02-25-2009, 07:36 AM

Sunshyn-
I was actually just about to make a dvd of this video for my partner's aunt who is 60 and can barely use a computer let alone a DVD player. I am going to try to do another of this video (though a little better organized and including the things I forgot). If anyone wants a copy on DVD to send to a friend/family member who you are gettign e-cigs for I am happy to try to make a copy for you if you want to just pay shipping. I just want to do a slightly better one (not at 3am and when I don't look like crap) if I am going to offer to send it to people. I hope it works out for your brother and he has patience for it! I am going to order oen for my brother soon too! Good luck

DCrist721 · 02-25-2009, 07:50 AM

I checked this out a couple of hours ago, and I didn't watch the whole video at first but the paperclip tip seems like it would be helpful when I start using e-liquid. After finishing watching the hole thing now though it sounds very informative and you seem to touch on just about everything. From now on when I'm trying to introduce someone to e-cigs this will be the first thing I show them.

EDIT: Spikey, check your PMs please.

ritalee76 · 02-25-2009, 08:15 AM

Great job! I wish I would have found this when I first discovered e-cigs bout a month ago... Woulda saved myself lots of time and money

BadSeed · 02-25-2009, 06:59 PM

Great video Spikey! I think you've just about covered all the bases there. Great info for newbies into this world.

Houdini · 02-25-2009, 11:31 PM

Well Done!

8-Ball · 02-25-2009, 11:40 PM

Spikey.... I watched your video and must confess, strayed over to your other site... I'm weak.

The video was great and very informative; answered a lot of questions I still had. Thank you for putting it up.

My sister is watching it now. We are both new and waiting for our vapo-matics to arrive.

Regarding your embed question: This is a forum based on vbulletin software and they do not recommend allowing html code (which is embedding code) be placed in posts due to security reasons. I'd suspect that the feature is turned off here as in most forums.

The best you can do is post the link...

Thanks again for taking the time... on both...

I ordered the Pilot today...

02-24-2009, 06:01 PM	#1
Spikey Moved On Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Long Island, New York, USA Posts: 1,336	Intro to Vaping 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... Viddler.com - - Uploaded by Spikey47 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. 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. 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. Last edited by Spikey; 02-24-2009 at 06:22 PM.

02-24-2009, 09:22 PM	#2
Vangelus Full Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Victoria, BC, Canada Posts: 22	Very cool idea- I'll check this out later tonight. I think one of the biggest hurdles for people looking into vaping is trying to learn all the basic info without doing a lot of messageboard hunting. __________________

02-25-2009, 07:50 AM	#6
DCrist721 Super Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 683	I checked this out a couple of hours ago, and I didn't watch the whole video at first but the paperclip tip seems like it would be helpful when I start using e-liquid. After finishing watching the hole thing now though it sounds very informative and you seem to touch on just about everything. From now on when I'm trying to introduce someone to e-cigs this will be the first thing I show them. EDIT: Spikey, check your PMs please. __________________ ~The Forum Hippie~ My Top 3 Suppliers (in no particular order): Vapor Options, E-Liquid Planet, True Smoker. Last edited by DCrist721; 02-25-2009 at 07:55 AM.

02-25-2009, 08:15 AM	#7
ritalee76 Supporting Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 793	Great job! I wish I would have found this when I first discovered e-cigs bout a month ago... Woulda saved myself lots of time and money __________________ I like bubblegum

02-25-2009, 11:31 PM	#9
Houdini Master Of Mystery Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 1,465	Well Done! __________________

02-24-2009, 09:41 PM	#3
quaa Full Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 64	sweet video! im going to check it out later tonight =D

02-25-2009, 07:28 AM	#4
Sunshyn Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: CT, USA Posts: 151	Awesome Spikey! I was just needing this exact type of video to send to my brother. You explain everything in a frank and easy going way he'll appreciate. I was worried about sending a pack of papers with varied instructions along with an e-cigarette. Now that would have been intimidating to someone already uncertain about it.

02-25-2009, 07:36 AM	#5
Spikey Moved On Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Long Island, New York, USA Posts: 1,336	Sunshyn- I was actually just about to make a dvd of this video for my partner's aunt who is 60 and can barely use a computer let alone a DVD player. I am going to try to do another of this video (though a little better organized and including the things I forgot). If anyone wants a copy on DVD to send to a friend/family member who you are gettign e-cigs for I am happy to try to make a copy for you if you want to just pay shipping. I just want to do a slightly better one (not at 3am and when I don't look like crap) if I am going to offer to send it to people. I hope it works out for your brother and he has patience for it! I am going to order oen for my brother soon too! Good luck

02-25-2009, 06:59 PM	#8
BadSeed It'll all end in beers. Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Maidenhead, UK Posts: 628	Great video Spikey! I think you've just about covered all the bases there. Great info for newbies into this world.

02-25-2009, 11:40 PM	#10
8-Ball Full Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 44	Spikey.... I watched your video and must confess, strayed over to your other site... I'm weak. The video was great and very informative; answered a lot of questions I still had. Thank you for putting it up. My sister is watching it now. We are both new and waiting for our vapo-matics to arrive. Regarding your embed question: This is a forum based on vbulletin software and they do not recommend allowing html code (which is embedding code) be placed in posts due to security reasons. I'd suspect that the feature is turned off here as in most forums. The best you can do is post the link... Thanks again for taking the time... on both... I ordered the Pilot today...

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