Excuse the caps but I'm frustrated.
I'm a long-time vaper who HAD to give up smoking due to damaged lungs. I started in 2009 with the tech still in its infancy, but as the tech improved, I managed to quit cigarettes completely over a few months. After that, I followed the improving tech until I found my ideal; the JustFog C14 tank and coil. My ventures in following the tech further failed, especially the Direct to Lung and low resistance kits which had an almost immediate adverse effect on my lungs; too dangerous for me.
I mixed my own 50/50 PG/VG and was using an imported vanilla flavouring in my e-juice, from a particular supplier, and had no problems until they went bust during Covid. After that, I sampled dozens of alternative flavourings but the ones that tasted good enough, all hit my lungs and caused breathing problems. At this point, about 2 years ago, I took the decision to go flavourless. This worked for a year or so.
I continued buying separate PG, VG and Nicotine and mixing down to about 16mg concentration; however, this is no longer working for me. Over the last year I've struggled with problems such as lack of 'hit' which reduces satisfaction and a big increase in phlegm. Despite being an experienced vaper, I don't know what's wrong!
It could be the PG, VG or Nicotine not being up to scratch, although I've used a number of different, reputable suppliers. It could be the atomisers imported from China (no one else makes them anymore), not doing their job properly, although they seem to heat ok. It could be the eGo batteries, also imported from China (no one else makes them anymore), which measure a fixed 4.1V, a little higher than my preferred 3.7V.
Basically, I'm not enjoying my vaping atm and I just don't know which way to turn anymore. Any ideas?
