Newbie With A Question

[Dahomey]

Hi Folks,

I'm new here -- just joined today. Waiting for my first starter kit to arrive in the mail. I ordered this:

• 1 x joyetech eGo-C Starter Kit 1000mAh
• 1 x Banana Nut Bread E juice Baker Vapor
  (Nicotine Strength: 24 mg/ml (Strong), Blend: PG 80% VG 20% (House Blend), Bottle Size: 15 ml, Extra Flavoring Shot (.25 cents per shot): 2)

I have a bunch of questions but have been looking on this site (and finding great answers, too!). However, I still struggle with learning some of the jargon. Here's my question: a friend told me that I should keep my juice "wet." I really don't know what this means. Can someone explain this?

Little background: I've smoked "analogs" for almost 40 years and am ready to quit. Never tried vaping before so this'll be my first time. I can hardly wait for my kit to arrive

Thanks

 

[ppatel2001]

Wecome to the ECF!!...I'm pretty new also so I'm not sure what keeping your juice "wet" means...but I have heard alot that its good to keep your cartomizers "wet" so you dont get any dry/burnt hits. Good luck and enjoy.

 

[Hokus]

Or your friend might be referring to keeping a wick wet inside a tank or clearo.. As for the liquid, just keep it in a cool dark place and you don't need to worry about it

 

[jcal]

Hi and welcome.Congratulations on quitting .Like Hokus said he probably meant to keep the wick "wet" so you don't get any dry hits .

 

[jameswhite]

I'm a noob too! And I would also like to find the answer to this. Been vaping for a month and never heard the phrase before. E-juice is a liquid so I thought it was naturally wet, it doesn't make sense.....

Keeping the atty coil wet I know about. Steeping certain e-juices I know about. But not this.

Hope you enjoy the ego-c. I didn't get on with it but a lot of people did.

 

[Baditude]

Since you didn't mention which eGo kit your getting and didn't provide a link of the starter kit, its a little more difficult to provide advice. What we need to know is what kind of juice delivery device comes with the kit. Cartomizer? Clearomizer?


Cartomizers are a metal tube that has a cotton-like material known as the polyfill. This must remain relatively moist to insure that the heating coils have liquid to heat into vapor; if not, the polyfill becomes burnt resulting in a burnt taste and the carto can be ruined.

Don't allow any liquid to get into the center air hole while filling with liquid. I put a wooden tooth pick in the hole while filling until the polyfill looks moist like a slushy drink. When you start to taste a little burning, the polyfill is getting dry and you will need to add more liquid.


Clearomizers are clear tank-like structures that have string wicks that draw the e-liquid into the heating coil. These wicks must remain "wet" or the same burnt taste can occur with them. Try turning your battery horizontal every few vapes as the fluid goes down in the clearo to insure the wicks stay wet.

 

[Dahomey]

Hi,

Thank you all for your responses -- I appreciate all the help I can get. Really new at this and will prolly ask dumb questions

Baditude, here is a link to the starter kit I purchased Joyetech eGo-C Starter Kit 1000mAh - Mt Baker Vapor - Electronic Cigarettes. It comes with a cartomizer delivery system.

 

[Dana A]

Try getting some cartomizers as well. Those atomizers are really expensive so unless you love them I wouldn't order more when they burn out. Just my

 

[Dahomey]

Thanks, Dana A. That's good to know -- I had no idea. Do I purchase the cartomizers in bulk and how do I know that they will fit my eGo-C? Where can I get them? Sorry for all the questions. Even though I've done a ton of reading/research, I still feel as if I know very little

 

[Dahomey]

Someone suggested that in addition to my starter kit and e-liquid, that I also purchase this: Joyetech eGo-C / eCab / eRoll atomizer Head 5 pack. I found a vendor that carries this 5-pack. I guess I'll buy this just to be safe. I'm still looking for help in figuring out which cartomizers to purchase?

Thanks!

 

[Kazou]

The kit you ordered comes with 5 heads already so you will be good for a while.
I would suggest that you keep reading and take in some more information before buying additional hardware right away. The Ego-C system is a decent tank system but as it was suggested, the replaceable part (atomizer heads) are the expensive part at around $4 each.

James at Mt Baker (great juices btw) also sells clearomizers (Smoketek redux) with replaceable heads for $2. Lots of people recommends (so do I) the Vision Mini Vivi-Nova for the Ego.

Congrats on your jump to ecig. Hope you enjoy the journey.

 

[Dahomey]

Very helpful -- thanks, Kazou! I'll take a look at the clearomizers you recommended. I actually did buy juice from Mt. Bakers. It's to be delivered today . Will also take a look at the Vision Mini Vivi-Nova.

 

[lorinhynes]

I've never heard the term "Keep it wet" but try probably mean that you need to "Prime" each of your brand-new products rigor to using them.. You need to drop a few drops of your E-juice directly into your atomizer to "wick-it" so you don't get a burnt taste that won't ever leave that particular Atty...

 

[tiforever]

As another noob, the only way we learn is to keep asking questions. Very helpful info Kazou. Just when I think I have my hardware figured out....I read another thread. I can see most people on here are trying to help us noobs save (not waste) money. I'm starting to figure out it's all a matter of personal preference. As for me, I have already learned not to order "too much" of one thing until I'm convinced I like it.