510 - a few questions

[TheMoon]

Just want to make sure that I'm doing it right...

I press the manual battery button for 1 sec before inhaling, and continue to press it all the way untill I'm done with the inhalation, is it the right way?

I have just tried the low/medium nic carts in the starter's kit they provide, no throat hit and no buzz at all, is it normal?? (I used to smoke 5-10 cigarettes marlboro light a day, not a heavy smoker really).

What have I done wrong? Comments welcome...

 

[DirtyHarry]

First guess, you are inhaling too fast. Make sure you "suck" with your cheeks/tounge to fill your mouth with vapor before actually opening your palate and inhaling. Don't "draw" like you would with a regular cigarette; this moves fluid too fast over the atty and doesn't give it time to heat up into vapor. Do this too many times, and you'll get a dose of liquid in your mouth.

A test to see if you are doing a good, slow "suck"... you should be able to still breath in and out through your nose while doing this. Give it a good 5 - 8 seconds of slow suction before opening up and inhaling your mouthful of vape.

Just a guess,

-Harry Callahan

 

[scheherezade]

If you're getting vapor, you're doing it right. I don't know what kind of carts you have but not getting a throat hit may be because the carts are low nic. Most of the carts I tried were a little harsh. If you're not getting vapor, the atty isn't wet enough. If thats the case, try dripping on it bit if you have any liquid. If you don't have the liquid, make sure that you're holding it with the atty below the cart and give it a shake like you're shaking down a thermometer, if you're old enough to remember the non-digitals that is. I am. LOL

 

[mwa102464]

A lot of people that just quit smoking and go to vaping need a higher MG in the nic than low and when they arent satified they say vaping sucks becuase of not being satified, my opinion is to go higher on the nic at least 24mg maybe even 30mg. As far as that button just make sure you Atty is wet and vape vape vape till your satisfied with the inhale you get, also sample many flavors until you find your flavor, you can also try the higher voltage like 5v and 6v

 

[TheMoon]

OK I've just tried to inhale differently this time as DirtyHarry suggested. Throat hit has definitely been improved - I felt some sensation somewhere down the throat and between the lung, as if a lot of smoke has gone down. Quite a new experience really, definitely takes a bit of time to get used to.

mwa102464, so you reckon i should increase the nic level in order to get the buzz? But Marlboro light only has 11mg, if I increase the nic, should I vape less frequently then?

How many drag do people do at a time on average? How do I know how much is enough?

 

[CaptJay]

Inhaling with PV and cigarettes seem (SEEM) to affect us slightly differently and there IS some debate as to how much nic we get using a PV. Part of it is the delivery - part of it is absorbtion difference between lungs and mucuous membranes in the mouth. Also remember that with a cig you are not only getting a nic infusion but 4000 (yes, 4 THOUSAND) other chemical compounds as well. Some of those affect your brain the same way nicotine does (I think often moreso) for that 'buzz' feeling.
Some people switch over from cif to PV without any issues. Some take time, Some never lose the 'I am missing something something' feeling.
For the 3rd group, often something like a smokeless tobacco is the answer that helps bridge the gap between not smoking and reverting to cigs.
We have a forum here called Smokeless tobacco with info about that.
The 2nd group just need time to adjust to the 'right' nic level for them.
I was a pack a day ultralight smoker. I found 12-18mg was right for ME. Some need less, some more. I tend to pacify vape so I find the lower end works better for me. I get less buzz but I also get less side effects (headaches, tummy upsets) using the lower nic strength. If I want a buzz I hit something at 24mg; usually a few puffs (maybe 5 tops) does it.
I hate averages btw None of us are average so average doesn't really mean a whole lot imo. What is right for ME may be different for YOU. I might take other things that you don't (medications, caffiene), or vape differently than you do.
You can vape as much or as little as YOU feel YOU need. There can be a bit of an issue with vaping in that its SO nice, you do way more than you ever smoked! But remember, you are only getting nic and some flavorings (and carrier) not all that other stuff that made you feel 'satisfied' so it may take some time for you to work out when enough is enough.
Some people use the PV in the EXACT same way they used cigs. They work out roughly how many puffs they had on a cig and stick to that for their PV. The same times of day as well. If that works for you thats great, if it doesn't then thats fine too.
Yes, its a balance that can take time to find but its so very personal that only you are going to be able to discover what YOUR 'right' amount (and nic level and fave flavor) is.
Its a fun journey though

 

[Dfib]

I never really got any satisfaction out of the starter carts. Even the 24mg left me wanting. The real contentment came with some really really good juice. Atomic Cinnicide from Tasty Vapor was the "one" at first. It provided the TH I was craving even at a lower nicotine level.

I smoked 1 ppd Marb UL 72's, but even the 18mg fluid gave me headaches. Most likely it was also the fact I was chain vaping the first few days.

I have settled into a comfortable rhythm now with 9-12mg juice.

Another option is to get 1 bottle of 36-48mg liquid and drip a drop or two when you have the severe craving.