This is a Table of Contents for my blogs. Click on the link for the subject of choice.
1. Proper Terminology: Is it a carto, a tank, or what? A Guide to Juice Delivery Devices
A picture dictionary for beginners with descriptions of clearomizers, nano's, drip atomizers, bottom feeding mods...
Guide to Choosing a Battery Charger
Choosing the right Li-ion charger for your batteries can be as confusing as choosing the right batteries for your mods. It's my objective to help you become aware of the different features available so that you can make a better, more informed, choice. If you...
Guide to Choosing a Battery Charger
Choosing the right Li-ion charger for your batteries can be as confusing as choosing the right batteries for your mods. It's my objective to help you aware of the different features available so that you can make a better, more informed, choice. If you know...
Choosing the righty Li-ion charger for your batteries can be as confusing as choosing the right batteries for your mods. It's my objective to help you aware of the different features available so that you can make a better, more informed, choice. If you know nothing about chargers, hopefully by...
This is a Table of Contents for my blogs. Click on the link for the subject of choice.
1. Proper Terminology: Is it a carto, a tank, or what? A Guide to Juice Delivery Devices
A picture dictionary for beginners with descriptions of clearomizers, nano's, drip atomizers, bottom feeding mods...
Dampfakkus is an independent researcher in Germany who tests battery specifications, and who first exposed that Efest is using cells from other manufacturers, rebranding them, and then advertising over-rated specifications allegedly as a marketing ploy for better sales of their batteries.
Mooch...
Here is possibly a simpler explanation of Ohm's Law as it applies to vaping. Ohm's Law Explained for Vapors
I would suggest never to blindly trust a salesman's or a buddy's advice concerning coil resistance and batteries. I've seen and heard too many misinformed people. The fact is it is...
Many vapers are asking the best way to get into dripping on a mechanical mod and RBA without breaking their bank account. I've carefully chosen the following recommendations based on my experience which can provide an inexpensive quality setup, and added suggestions for the tools & supplies...
So here is my take on an ohm’s law explanation using a power wheel as an anology.
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Section 1: The parts of Ohm's law
Look at the graphic below and you will see what’s known as the Ohm’s Law triangle, aka your cheat sheet for this section. To understand what this...
*UPDATE: Provape closed its doors in 2017, primarily because the FDA regulations introduced in August 2016 made it financially impossible for Provape to remain competitive in the vaping market. This article is now an ode to a once grand company.*
Zen from HOH talks about Provape's final days...
Deeper Understanding of Mod Batteries (part I)
Batteries are the most rudimentary part of any e-cigarette. It is the life force which drives the entire industry. With the initial e-cigarettes, the consumer didn’t have to worry about the type of battery their e-cigarette contained, only that it...
This is Part II of a Deeper Understanding of Mod Batteries.
Protected vs. Unprotected Batteries
There is a common misnomer in the vaping community that a protected battery is safer to use than an unprotected battery. There is a belief that a protected battery will prevent you from...
:rolleyes: Agreed, the kiosk vendors in the mall are notorious for misrepresenting how their products compare to an analog (cigarette). Accept it as part of the learning process...at least you got your foot in the door by learning about vaping. There's a whole other world to discover once you...
Last update on: 4/16/2019
If you are considering purchasing a particular 18650 battery for vaping, just remember that...
there are none with a true continuous amp rating over 30A.
there are a lot of 18650’s rated over 3000mAh but none of them can be rated over 10A and many are rated a lot...
So, you're interested in purchasing your first mechanical mod. What are the differences between a mech and electronic (regulated) mod? What should you know before hand?
In a mechanical mod with a metal piston switch and no wiring, your weak link is the battery. This is not a link you want to...
I'm not aware of any Beginner's Guide to RBA's. They are considered to be for more advanced vapors. I usually qualify that statement more specifically meaning RBA's should be reserved to those who:
Have done their homework researching them. They are not plug-n-play easy, and require specific...
You may have recently found out that there are some flavored e-juices that can cause the plastic in clearomizers and tanks to melt. This is quite simply a chemical reaction between a specific kind of plastic (polycarbonate) and specific flavoring agents.
Why Do Some E-Liquids Melt Plastic...
How to Prefill a Cartomizer and Fill a Cartotank
Filling, or Priming, the Cartomizer - "Drip & Flick" Method:
This is the method that I have used successfully. To keep juice out of the center air hole when filling the carto I plug it with a wood tooth pick: Using a Tooth Pick in a Carto...
My intention in writing this blog is to help those readers seeking advice on purchasing their first "e-cigarette" or vaporizer. I have been vaping for seven years. One of those years I worked in a vape shop and helped hundreds of people transition from smoking to vaping. I will attempt to use...
I’m a firm believer that our choice of batteries for our mods is the most important decision that we make concerning our gear. We should always make an effort to use only the best batteries available to us. It doesn't really pay to save a couple of bucks on cheaper, lower quality batteries in...