A newbie that got extremely luck!

[staplerz]

I have been smoking a pack a day for far too long and my body just couldn't take it anymore SO I decided to vape!

First experience was bad...

So I figured I'd just set out to get the best vape because, you know, the best never have problems...

I got in contact with Vogue Vapor Lounge in NC and asked if they had any DNA 40 mods. They didn't have any at the moment but they said that if I paid upfront they would ship it when they get them in stock. I got my Vapor Flask v2 DNA 40 in the mail and was confused as hell at what I was holding. So I went to a Vape shop called Local Vape in Costa Mesa, CA and they were kind enough to explain all the details. I ended up purchasing a Patriot tank and they wrapped it for free.

I AM STILL IN AWE OF HOW AMAZING vaping IS!
I'm already hooked on it but I'm so confused about everything! I watched him wrap the "coil" but it looked extremely complicated. I would like to use pure nickle wire to take advantage of the temp gauging but he said he had no experience with it. Also all the threads that have "good info" or "USER posted a great segment on this" are all blocked. Can someone recommend me a guide on how to setup a patriot tank with nickle wiring?

Sorry, drifted off to sea with this post which should have been a two liner..

 

[Marc411]

OK, this may help and I think I set it up for 28 ga NI200 for a .15 coil using a 3mm mandrel

Coil wrapping | Steam Engine | free vaping calculators

Get yourself one of these and make your life easy

Coil Jig

Or just go to a local hardware store and pick up a 2mm & 3mm drill bit.

Use youtube, tons of good videos on building coils

He's a bit over the top but this will help




Great information here, use the search engine. It will get easier, read...watch videos and read some more.

Good luck and have fun!

 

[staplerz]

Thanks Marc! My adventure into the vaping community begins here!

-Mark (;

 

[Fictitious Character]

Get a ohm meter and be fluent in battery safety and ohms law. A good amount of research will go a long way to a safe vape.

Congrats on the nice gear.

 

[Susan~S]

Hello and welcome to the forum. Glad to have you here!

If you are new to mods and rebuildables I highly recommend you spend some time with Baditude (our resident battery expert) and visit his blogs. You are now 100% in control of your own safety (and others around you). Make sure you purchase an ohm reader and a voltmeter or DMM so you can measure your builds, check for shorts and measure the remaining charge on your batteries.

Baditudes Blogs. The blogs regarding mods and rebuildables are listed below:

BATTERIES

9. Battery Basics for Mods: IMR or Protected ICR?
* Another essential read to understand which batteries are safe to use in mechanical and regulated mods. Includes a frequently updated list of recommended safe-chemistry, high-drain batteries with their specifications.

11. Deeper Understanding of Mod Batteries Part 1
* For those who want to learn the differences between IMR, IMR/hybrid, and ICR batteries. What do those numbers and letters on batteries mean? What's an amp rating?

12. Deeper Understanding of Mod Batteries Part 2
* Protected vs unprotected batteries - what's the difference? Ohm's Law 101. What is an AW battery? What is an inline fuse? What is stacking batteries?

17. Purple Efest Batteries Not As Advertised
* A cautionary blog that reveals that the purple Efest batteries may not have the specifications advertised. Also includes a commentary on "continuous discharge ratings" vs "pulse discharge ratings" of battery specs.

OHM'S LAW

14. Ohm's Law for Dummies (Vapers)
* My attempt at explaining Ohm's Law in layman terms and how it relates to vaping.

16. Explain it to the Dumb Noob: Ohm's Law Calculations
* As simple as it is to use, some people have a tough time grasping the concept. Warning: Includes graphic photos of mod explosions.

MECHANICAL MODS & REBUILDABLES

7. Information Resources for Your First RBA
* An essential read and reference guide for someone new to rebuilding coils. Includes a multitude of useful links on battery safety, mod safety, coil meters, coil building, and the differences in the three types of RBA's.

15. Inexpensive Mechanical Mod and RDA Setup
* A response to the frequently asked question on how to get into rebuildable atomizers with a mechanical mod inexpensively. Includes a list of commonly used tools and supplies for rebuilding and where to find them.

BATTERIES - WHERE TO BUY

How to Spot Fake Sony Batteries



Only buy batteries from a reputable supplier (not ebay or Amazon) as there are many counterfeit batteries being sold. Here are several reputable battery suppliers in the US.


* RTD Vapor
* Illumination Supply
* Lighthound
* Orbtronics

 

[staplerz]

It's been extremely hard to not vape and smoke at the same time. I've been vaping at 3mg but then 10 minutes later I want a real cig.... I feel like cold turkey is the only option but its extremely hard when I have a drink or two... Any advice?

 

[staplerz]

Also, thanks Susan~S for the information. Its been of great help!

 

[Fictitious Character]

It's been extremely hard to not vape and smoke at the same time. I've been vaping at 3mg but then 10 minutes later I want a real cig.... I feel like cold turkey is the only option but its extremely hard when I have a drink or two... Any advice?

The standard answer is to bump your nic up to the next level.

Don't worry about the few you do smoke though, enjoy all the ones you don't. There is also sometimes a minor hiccup at around 30 days. For me it was equipment problems but I am thinking you should be good in that regard.

 

[Citizen]

Staplerz,
Give it some time. It is a bit of a transition. I don't know how long you have been smoking or how much . I went from 2.5 to 3 packs a day to e cigs. Like gas station, disposable e cigs. Didn't work. Tried the 'better than gas station disposables"... Still went back. Finally got my ego batt and Iclear to start and it got better, but it was hard at first. Like I said, give it some time friend. You will get accustomed to it. Enjoy it. Get better gear... really love it! It took me a while. Honestly though, I feel so much better. Cigs suck. I mean, I still love them, but know I can't have them. Not an option. It gets easier. Especially when you start breathing again!

 

[staplerz]

Thanks for the encouragement. It's a lot harder than I thought it would be quit but I'm determined to stick with it!

 

[Citizen]

Seriously, stick with it. It's the second hardest thing I've ever done. I'm no saint but I can honestly say that I'm a non-smoker. I've slipped... but that first puff reminds me how damn awful they are.

 

[*deleon517*]

3mg is pretty standard for those low sub-ohm vapers. However it's not always the best, my co-worker drips 3mg on a pretty nice .4 ohm build and still smokes regularly. I personally drip 12mg on a .8ohm build and find it to be my sweet spot, my co-worker finds it too harsh on my set up. There is no right or wrong just what feels right, maybe trying out 6mg liquid will help ease the cravings a bit more.