Absolutely lost

[Hectus]

If you want something reliable, i would def go for a vamo as the main vaping tool. Its pretty cheap, and it has all the bells and whistles u can want, and its has outstanding quality and durability. The downside is you will also need 18650 batteries and a charger, but if you really wanna get into ecigs, u will need to go down this route eventually anyway. I started out with egos as many do. I went thu a few ego batteries and the lousy quality and relability almost turned me back to real cigs. Thankfully i was talked into buying a vamo, and it hasnt missed a beat in almost a year.

For a atomizer, i would recomend buying a genesis, for example aga-t2 or an rsst. normally these will be used with stainless steel mesh and ur own wrapped coils. They give an outstanding vape, but the downside is its a lot of fiddling about with these. My point tho is you can use either of these with ekowool or silica, wich make them very easy to setup, and they last long before u need to mess with them.

This may sound hard if ur totally new, but in return u will get a vape thats better than most atomizers you can buy, no leaking, no flooding or any of that bs. Theres plenty of youtube vids on how u go about to setup a genesis, both with ss mesh and with silica/ekowool.

If genesis isnt an option at all, i would go with the prooven route with a boge cartomizer in a cartomizer tank. No hassle and a outstanding vape.

 

[Stosh]

Since you have a Protank, and the coils are easily replaceable, buy some new coils and replace the current one. If it's causing the problem, poof instantly fixed, no muss, no fuss. Keep the old coil head, when you're more experienced you may want to look into rebuilding them, for now KISS (keep it simple silly)

Also your mod appears to be a variable voltage, you may just need to adjust it a bit higher to use the juice that's getting to your coil, although that wouldn't fix a tight draw.

Finally, when drawing take a long, slow, gentle draw. You'll get more vapor, flavor, satisfaction...

 

[RaceGun59]

The PT II can be completely taken apart. Is it leaking between the metal end caps? The gasket might have gotten lost or broken. If you are getting juice when you draw then the center sections could be loose or missing the gaskets. Someone might have pulled some of the flavor wick out of the coil. Replace the coil and see if that stops it.s Any of the forum suppliers website should have an exploded view of the ProTank II so you can see if anything is missing.
The mod looks just like what we have. Generic(clone..GASP) of a a few mods. The top left buttom under the window lowers the voltage. The top right button raises the voltage. The lower center button will check the ohm reading of the coil. When you change out batteris the unit resets to 3 volts. You will have to push the + to get it back to the setting you want. The + end of the battery always goes in first in this unit. Hope that helps

 

[heatwave]

If they make a thick enough vape for you and you don't mind the price of the cartos something like a volt might be a good way to go if you feel like you just need something different. Sounds like your setup could be troubleshot and repaired just kinda depends on whether or not you want to deal with it I guess.

 

[Jonathan Tittle]

When it comes to the Protank, you need to get the voltage or wattage just right. Too low, you're sucking in more juice than is being burnt up; too high and you're burning faster than it'll wick. I normally run my iTaste SVD at 7.5-8 watts and it runs like a champ.

At the same time, if you use liquid that is more VG than PG, it's going to have a harder time wicking. VG is thick, PG is thinner. The wicks in the Protank attys are small, so they're not going to soak up a ton of liquid like an RBA would. So thinner juice is better, but not too thin.

I know it's a lot to keep up with, but I've found 60/40 (PG/VG) and 65/35 works the absolute best.

 

[dice57]

Signs, signs, everywhere a sign, do this, don't do that, Can't you read the Signs?

And the Sign said "Long Haired Hippy Freaks, need not apply, so I took off my Hat and said Imagine that, me working for You!!

Sorry, in a manic phase this week, and can't help my self. The Sign Said, buy a Provari, buy a Kayfun and a genesis, and you'll be happy, content and vaping like a pro. lol

but we all have to get through the learning steps, while yearning for the big vape. Must search, research, and then stumble through it.
when I am looking for something or have a problem I just search the phrase or item on the net. This always leads me to answers or a least suggestions. invariably I have to find the answer through trial and error. The is no best answer that will satisfy the needs and wants of everyone. one must find them within.

 

[klynnn]

http://www.myvaporstore.com/Vision_Spinner_Joye_Ego_C_Twist_Combo_p/vvs-c.htm

 

[MiamiMom63]

Your mod looks like a lavatube or knockoff brand lavatube. It's a decent mod for you to use. No need in plunking down on another setup. If you are not happy with the clearomizer you are using and you need something simple until you get off the cigs and get comfortable enough to try new things, just get a cartomizer. You can google Boge cartomizer. And you can do a search on youtube on how to fill a cartomizer. They are simple and fail safe to use for a new vaper. I highly recommend them. They aren't real pretty but right now you just need a decent vape to quit smoking. I always keep cartomizers for new vapers to use. Heck, just about any cartomizer will work good for you. And probably get standard resistance ohms. You will see them listed in different ohms, just get standard if you get confused. Simple and easy. They just always work and there's no fiddling. No leaking. Done deal.
Link for cartomizers...510 High Performance Cartomizers Steel
Link to see how to fill them...A PBusardo Tutorial : Filling Boge 510 Cartomizers - YouTube

 

[RedNBlack]

Please help.

I've been vaping for about 2 months now and still feel like I have no idea what I'm doing. I recently bought a MOD and Protank 2 off a friend of mine, and have running into some trouble with leakage/tight draws. I'm ready to just by a new one, so I came here to get your guys' advice.

My TOTAL budget is between $100-$150

I'm looking for something that's really low maintenance but still WORKS WELL. Any suggestions? I literally know nothing about how to begin selecting.

I was a pack a day smoker for 5 years and could not quit for the life of me until I started vaping. I really don't want to go back to smoking, but I don't know how much more of these issues I can take. Your help would be MOST APPRECIATED.

Thanks

Hey there FrustratedAndConfused,
Do not feel alone. Some of us have been going at it, and know we have only touched the part of the "iceberg above water". IMHO if there are issue with leakage/tight draws, it may be the "tank' sitting on the MOD. Are you into "tinkering" with the tank? If not, a new (brand name) tank may be the best option. Looks like you have a great system under the "tank".

 

[Rickb119]

I'd suggest going to a brick and mortar to get started. Pick one. State of Ohio

 

[Train2]

that's actually pretty good equipment, and you could get a little help and get it working (without leaks). If you want something simpler to start with - HOLD ON TO IT at least, as it'll likely be something you'll want to try again later on! Do you have a charger for that battery? We should also check that it's the right KIND of battery - tell us what it says if there's printing on it.

If what you want for now is something with less to learn, the best bet may be an "EGO" battery starter kit.
You charge the whole thing - the battery is built in. The EVOD is like a mini version of the tank you have - but they are less trouble for most people. Just don't get juice in the middle tube when you fill it. The kit has 2, so you vape one while the other is charging...

EGO/EVOD Starter Kit
Then you get to go shopping for juice...

Here is what I have:View attachment 253634View attachment 253635View attachment 253636

 

[jiveman]

That's the thing, I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT I'M DOING. Lol

I would like something that is good quality. I need it to be good to keep off the cigarettes. I don't know the exact model (it doesn't say anything on it; very frustrating). It has a blue battery and a +,-, power, and hit button.

I just want something that will be reliable, hit great, and not require a crazy amount of maintenance.

Something to note if you're an absolute beginner: Make sure you're taking your drags correctly. They should be long slow drags that gradually bring the vapor into your mouth over the course of a few seconds, then you inhale. Smoking it like a cig will not produce good vapor.

Protank 2s have harder draws, they're just designed that way because a lot of people complained about the original protank and evod having "airy" draws.

The problem with original protanks and evods from my experience is that they leak more frequently. Tanks will generally mute your flavor and will leak if you overtighten your screws and damage them/if the liquid gets too low. Tanks are pretty finicky, you have to spend some time with them.

If you go for a top coil clearomizer design, you'll just have to tip the ecig up so you don't get dry hits.


To be honest I was having trouble too, and getting frustrated until I started to build my own coils on an RDA. My first time building a good coil (microcoil) on my Igo-L clone with cotton wick I had my "wowwww" moment. It was amazing and it always hit amazing.

The unit that saved me is my K100 clone, with a kick, 18500 mode, efest LUC charger, aw imr 18500 batteries, igo-L, and 32g kanthal/cotton wicks (just 100 percent organic cotton balls).

Rebuilding your own coils is very simple to do and they last quite a while, only take like 5 minutes to set up once you get the hang of it, and you can drip like 12 drops in there and the cotton will hold onto the liquid for quite a bit. I can get a good 7 or so minute vaping session off just those 12 drops before i need to drip some more drops in.

And the flavor/vapor production is off the wall.

Lately just for some convenience when I'm out and about though i'm using the Protank II just fine after learning not to overtighten my tank/how to build some good cotton wicked microcoils.


Also your juice plays a big role. Higher VG content gives you more vapor at the expense of flavor, and pg less vapor with more flavor generally.

________


Some questions about your set up:

Do you use batteries that charge with a charger such as 18350/18500/18650?
Or is this like some kind of variable voltage Ego Twist or Spinner model that just charges with a plug?

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To be honest, you can get a great vape for cheap just by using a 1300mah ego battery (doesn't even need to be variable voltage), maybe get 2 of them, an Ego charger.
A protank mini (for an "airier" draw) or the mini II if you can get used to the harder draw, (the protank mini II is out and soon you can use your own drip tips when they revamp them), and 1.5 - 1.8ohm coils.
With at MINIMUM 50/50 blend of VG/PG juice and whatever mg you feel is enough to keep you off cigs. (When i was starting out i needed at least 24mg, and good to have at least 24mg on you at all times in case you get a huge craving but the throat hit can be a bit much. i now vape 8mg juice and if you go the RDA route you will definitely need to knock down your mgs).

but yea if you're just sick of dealing with it all right now just get some cartomizers. really simple as the other poster suggested. or maybe just start doing some dripping with a 1.8ohm atomizer. dripping gives better flavor and vapor from my experience, and in that case all you're doing is 3 good drops to start out, and whenever the vapor starts feeling too warm or getting a metalic/burnt taste you're adding 2 more drops--repeat. It's really not as inconvenient as it sounds carrying juice around and dripping.


you definitely have a very capable unit right now though if it's a lavatube type mod, and cartomizers might just be the way to go for you right now.

 

[SirSteve]

Hey O.P. some of the others have recommended the ego/evod kit and the VV Spinner/Twist kit, either one of these will get you going in the right direction, for under what you stated you have to spend. Like others have said, the Lava Tube is a fairly decent APV, Protank can be finicky but very rewarding.

I was hesitant to recommend you spend more money, but maybe for now go with one of the simpler ego kits. Put the ProTank and Lava up for the moment, you'll want at least the Lava Tube later. Once you get more experience with Egos and things like the Evod, you can drag out your Lava Tube and play with it at your leisure, knowing you have a working setup. I wish you well, many of us remember being new and unsure of what to use and really how to use it. With some perseverance and guidance from the good people here, you will make it.

 

[smoklesslydevotedtoyou]

I have been vaping for two months now and do not miss tobacco at all! I use the slim type ecig with a prefilled cartridge, just screw it on and recharge about once a day (depends on how much you vape). For me this is the way to go. I don't know anything about these other types where you have to buy the juice, etc. To me that is a bother. So if you want simple, check out smoke shops in your area or google ecig.

 

[The Vor]

Yo I'm completely new to this. We just had our 1st bby and wife was cinstantly on me about smoking. I bought a sigeli zmax v3 telescoping unit and the dude at the shop gave me a kanger protank 2 to replace the stock unit. It leaks sometime harldy ver hits right when it does it is super harsh and I am constantly sucking up little hits of ejuice when it makes a popping or sizzling sound. I have no idea what I'm doing and the pack of Russian drinas only requires a lighter. Anyone help me out before I chuck this thing out?

 

[Bill's Magic Vapor]

Please help.

I've been vaping for about 2 months now and still feel like I have no idea what I'm doing. I recently bought a MOD and Protank 2 off a friend of mine, and have running into some trouble with leakage/tight draws. I'm ready to just by a new one, so I came here to get your guys' advice.

My TOTAL budget is between $100-$150

I'm looking for something that's really low maintenance but still WORKS WELL. Any suggestions? I literally know nothing about how to begin selecting.

I was a pack a day smoker for 5 years and could not quit for the life of me until I started vaping. I really don't want to go back to smoking, but I don't know how much more of these issues I can take. Your help would be MOST APPRECIATED.

Thanks

Most recommended kit on the New Member Forum:

http://www.myvaporstore.com/Vision_Spinner_Joye_Ego_C_Twist_Combo_p/vvs-c.htm

Videos on using the evods and Spinners:

Twist/Spinnger Video:

A PBusardo Review - eGo Twist - OvaleUSA - YouTube

Evod video:

A PBusardo Review All About The EVOD - Includes Recoiling - YouTube

Protank Video:

A PBusardo Review - The Kanger ProTank - YouTube

Clearomizers - General Video:

A PBusardo Review - The Clearomizer Shootout - YouTube

Ohm's Law and Vaping Video:

The Science of Vaping: Amps, and Ohms, and Volts, Oh My! - YouTube

Vaping Basics:

A PBusardo Video - Beginners Guide to E-Cigs and E-Cig Tech - YouTube

Welcome and Good luck. Best to you!

 

[jiveman]

Yo I'm completely new to this. We just had our 1st bby and wife was cinstantly on me about smoking. I bought a sigeli zmax v3 telescoping unit and the dude at the shop gave me a kanger protank 2 to replace the stock unit. It leaks sometime harldy ver hits right when it does it is super harsh and I am constantly sucking up little hits of ejuice when it makes a popping or sizzling sound. I have no idea what I'm doing and the pack of Russian drinas only requires a lighter. Anyone help me out before I chuck this thing out?

don't give up man, that's an awesome mod. we'll get you workin' it.

here's grimm green talking about your mod:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JtFZrIkDHnc
start at about 5min 10 seconds.

do you understand how to use your mod's variable voltage and variable wattage?
definitely learn how to change the watts.
know how to check your ohms of your atomizer?
What mg ejuice/pg/vg ratio are you vaping? Harsh hits can be because you're using too high a mg count.
first let's make sure you're on a fully charged battery.

*don't screw your tank together too tightly, or screw it onto the device too tightly btw**
If you have a new atomizer head, let's go ahead and start fresh in case you've messed up the other one.
after you've filled your tank up, got your new atty head on (give it a few minutes of time to let the coil get wet from the juice, shake it a little bit if you want.), and get it on the device (don't screw it on super tight, just a little snug)

start with your wattage really low, about 5watts, then we'll gradually increase the wattage, to taste, until we get something you feel is a good vape.

what can help is before you take that first vape, give it a few dry pulls "suck in on the drip tip without firing the mod, do a few real sharp fast sucks without firing the mod just to help get a better hit to start)

be sure to be taking slow, long mouth drags, while breathing through your nose until you wait for your mouth to fill with vapor.
then go ahead and inhale.

Now if none of this is getting us anywhere, and if you're getting "burnt" or "dry" hits, we can try something called "removing the top wicks".
Here's a video i made a while ago about how to remove the top wicks from your atomizer to help eliminate dry or burnt hits. It's very easy to do (Evod and Protank atomizer heads are interchangeable and work the same way so don't be alarmed by the video title):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g3D...ew-vl&list=PL9SeNx6gnMOlJSffRfhKxUEH-rFzsVd0g

 

[SirSteve]

Lots of good links in Bill's Magic Vapor post.

 

[Vapoor eyes er]

Here is what I have:View attachment 253634View attachment 253635View attachment 253636

It appears to be a LavaTube variable voltage type Mod.

Fires from 3.0 to 6.0 volts with 3 amps of current.
Adjusting the voltage will depend on your particular taste and the ohms of the JDS/ juice delivery device (holds and vaporizes the juice).
Here's a volts to ohms chart:
http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m9dkanCt0I1qc8949o2_1280.png
Nothing wrong with the PV you're using and I would suggest trying other JDS (juice delivery systems).
Just realize the lower the ohms then the lower the voltage. Generally a 1.8 ohms fires great at about 3.7- 4.0 volts. I'd suggest you start off with a cartomizer and if you like it move up to a carto+ tank. I'd suggest a 2.8 ohms carto. It has a very airy and flavorful draw.
Bottom line is you just have to find the right juice delivery system- prolly the least expensive part of a setup.
Used a friend's ProTank and didn't like it as it was too cool a vape for me because it's a bottom coil. Top coil clearomizers and cartos give a warmer vape.
Even if you to purchase a diff PV/ Mod you'd still have the issue with the juice delivery system.

 

[Train2]

I just quoted this post, because I'm only allowed to "LIKE" it once.

LOL. Nice "Beginner's Video Library"!!

Most recommended kit on the New Member Forum:

http://www.myvaporstore.com/Vision_Spinner_Joye_Ego_C_Twist_Combo_p/vvs-c.htm

Videos on using the evods and Spinners:

Twist/Spinnger Video:

A PBusardo Review - eGo Twist - OvaleUSA - YouTube

Evod video:

A PBusardo Review All About The EVOD - Includes Recoiling - YouTube

Protank Video:

A PBusardo Review - The Kanger ProTank - YouTube

Clearomizers - General Video:

A PBusardo Review - The Clearomizer Shootout - YouTube

Ohm's Law and Vaping Video:

The Science of Vaping: Amps, and Ohms, and Volts, Oh My! - YouTube

Vaping Basics:

A PBusardo Video - Beginners Guide to E-Cigs and E-Cig Tech - YouTube

Welcome and Good luck. Best to you!