Ahlusion LLC Chat Thread

[JustWondering1]

I got my order of Cheehu Cocktail, Fijiian Nights and Coco Berry Cream this week. They'll all benefit from steeping, but I am sure I'll love them all. The Cheehu is the only one I've tasted so far and it's already yummy!

Does anyone know when Wlad is likely to do further winnowing?

 

[Poeia]

@Bukket5 I have the same problem with iSticks, mostly with GS-Air tanks (which were made by eleaf specifically for the iStick) but sometimes with other atomizers/tanks.

Do you have any 510-to-510 or 510-to-eGo adapters? Stick one on and all should be fine although you might still have to fiddle with how tightly things are screwed.

 

[chanelvaps]

My blue 30 is looking starting to look scratched. I've had the silver one for a lot longer and there's nary a scratch on it. My pink one is still in the box it came in, so it's pristine. I'll be interested to see how the pink one does when I start using it.

I have had my pink one in use for over a year and not a scratch on it

 

[LouisLeBeau]

Once again, I am reminded just how SPOILED we are, by Wlad & Crew.

After reading rave reviews of a juice (not going to name it, some derogatory remarks coming) I went ahead and ordered it. My reason, is DIY. I'm not ready to take on Ahlusion flavors, but most juice companies just use the same darn flavorings that we DIY with, and I figured if it is REALLY good, I can probably figure this one out.

Ordered it early morning of the 11th. PAID for shipping. Per the invoice "via USPS First-Class Mail (2-3 days)".
And of course, it just got here today. The 20th. Strike one.

Well, the FIRST thing I noticed, is that the dropper was way askew in the bottle. Right. In the bottle. NOT sealed with a hard cap and dropper in a separate, sealed bag. It had a seal around the dropper cap, but that can only be to keep the cap from coming loose. Doesn't tell me it hasn't been TAMPERED with, that rubber bulb on top is a pretty vulnerable access point. Strike two..

And then I notice, the dropper is full of air, and the level on the bottle is right about where the shoulder FIRST starts to round. Remove empty dropper, and of course the liquid drops considerably. A HAIR above the label. Exact same bottle as an Ahlusion, except clear instead of cobalt. Hrm... I like the dark cobalt, protects my nic. I won't go so far as to call this a strike. But that level is troubling. I'm paying for 30ml, PLUS the dropper. Being the curious sort, I pull out a quality Bomex grad cylinder, and measure 30ml of water very accurately. Reading a Graduated Cylinder | Texas Gateway

Poured the water into an empty Ahlusion 30ml. Ok, this is VERY close, definitely not MORE, perhaps a lil less. But mang, when I get a 30ml from Ahlusion, it is usually to the bottom of the neck, at least? Am I sure? I think so, but I go check. Yep, EVERY new bottle I have, is at least into the small radius where the shoulder of the bottle meets the cap neck. So how much IS that? I fill the empty bottle to match the new bottles I have... 34ml. Uh... That's a free 10+%! What does that cost Wlad? Well, prolly not a lot, except it is 10+% less juice that we need to order and pay for, so.. half a buck at THE best sale+gold+coupon price, $1+ at normal! Every bottle we get! Clearly, this other vendor thinks his stuffs is pretty precious, to be measuring it out exactomundo if not maybe even a lil cheat. This is close to the strike zone, and I'ma call it. Strike 3, ya out.

Flavor. There is a flavor to light fruit vapes that I DIY. I want to say.. very mild, Dove bar soapy. Not so bad it spoils, but it does detract, and it is always there. Doesn't happen with Ahlusions light flavors, Don't know how they do it.

But THIS bottle, tastes EXACTLY like that. Maybe it's the nic, maybe the base, maybe the flavorings. Stronger flavors, or richer flavors, can hide that taste. But this is a strawberry\dragonfruit\vanilla. Tasting it, it's alright. I'd be happy with it as a DIY, but I am pretty darn sure this is TFA, FA, whatever. Nothing special. I can definitely make this. Have it right away, and fill my own bottle to the top. And I KNOW it hasn't been tampered with.

We are SOOOOO spoiled...

 

[clnire]

Once again, I am reminded just how SPOILED we are, by Wlad & Crew.

After reading rave reviews of a juice (not going to name it, some derogatory remarks coming) I went ahead and ordered it. My reason, is DIY. I'm not ready to take on Ahlusion flavors, but most juice companies just use the same darn flavorings that we DIY with, and I figured if it is REALLY good, I can probably figure this one out.

Ordered it early morning of the 11th. PAID for shipping. Per the invoice "via USPS First-Class Mail (2-3 days)".
And of course, it just got here today. The 20th. Strike one.

Well, the FIRST thing I noticed, is that the dropper was way askew in the bottle. Right. In the bottle. NOT sealed with a hard cap and dropper in a separate, sealed bag. It had a seal around the dropper cap, but that can only be to keep the cap from coming loose. Doesn't tell me it hasn't been TAMPERED with, that rubber bulb on top is a pretty vulnerable access point. Strike two..

And then I notice, the dropper is full of air, and the level on the bottle is right about where the shoulder FIRST starts to round. Remove empty dropper, and of course the liquid drops considerably. A HAIR above the label. Exact same bottle as an Ahlusion, except clear instead of cobalt. Hrm... I like the dark cobalt, protects my nic. I won't go so far as to call this a strike. But that level is troubling. I'm paying for 30ml, PLUS the dropper. Being the curious sort, I pull out a quality Bomex grad cylinder, and measure 30ml of water very accurately. Reading a Graduated Cylinder | Texas Gateway

Poured the water into an empty Ahlusion 30ml. Ok, this is VERY close, definitely not MORE, perhaps a lil less. But mang, when I get a 30ml from Ahlusion, it is usually to the bottom of the neck, at least? Am I sure? I think so, but I go check. Yep, EVERY new bottle I have, is at least into the small radius where the shoulder of the bottle meets the cap neck. So how much IS that? I fill the empty bottle to match the new bottles I have... 34ml. Uh... That's a free 10+%! What does that cost Wlad? Well, prolly not a lot, except it is 10+% less juice that we need to order and pay for, so.. half a buck at THE best sale+gold+coupon price, $1+ at normal! Every bottle we get! Clearly, this other vendor thinks his stuffs is pretty precious, to be measuring it out exactomundo if not maybe even a lil cheat. This is close to the strike zone, and I'ma call it. Strike 3, ya out.

Flavor. There is a flavor to light fruit vapes that I DIY. I want to say.. very mild, Dove bar soapy. Not so bad it spoils, but it does detract, and it is always there. Doesn't happen with Ahlusions light flavors, Don't know how they do it.

But THIS bottle, tastes EXACTLY like that. Maybe it's the nic, maybe the base, maybe the flavorings. Stronger flavors, or richer flavors, can hide that taste. But this is a strawberry\dragonfruit\vanilla. Tasting it, it's alright. I'd be happy with it as a DIY, but I am pretty darn sure this is TFA, FA, whatever. Nothing special. I can definitely make this. Have it right away, and fill my own bottle to the top. And I KNOW it hasn't been tampered with.

We are SOOOOO spoiled...

Plus the flavor itself. Yes , there are some Ahlusion flavors I don't care for, but that's me. You can still taste the quality, and most of the "not for me" flavors others love. Customer Service? Don't get me started. I could rave on about superb CS!

 

[EleanorR]

Yep. I'm afraid I'm SOOOO spoiled by Wlad, I could never be satisfied with my own DIY.

I really don't know what I'll do if the damn Government goes full DEFCON 10 on us, as they clearly want to.

 

[JustWondering1]

I have had my pink one in use for over a year and not a scratch on it View attachment 532944

That's odd. My blue one is definitely scratched. I guess it could be a clone or something, with the finish made of something less durable. Oh well. As long as it continues to perform, I'll keep using it.

 

[tyleris12]

Totally off the wall question, but does anyone who lives here in Michigan (southeast) know of a good plumber, that doesn't cost an arm & a leg? Have a large drain pipe (copper?) with a hole in it. Have spent the entire day trying to repair it with pipe wraps, but still not fixed...ugggg!! [emoji35]

 

[LouisLeBeau]

Totally off the wall question, but does anyone who lives here in Michigan (southeast) know of a good plumber, that doesn't cost an arm & a leg? Have a large drain pipe (copper?) with a hole in it. Have spent the entire day trying to repair it with pipe wraps, but still not fixed...ugggg!! [emoji35]

How big is the hole, Tyleris?! I have used JB Weld for unpressurized (and even low pressure) pipes, and stuff is a MIRACLE. Cracked an exhaust manifold on my boat even, not winterizing proper, and I fixed it with JB Weld, 10 YEARS ago, still holding.

 

[tyleris12]

How big is the hole, Tyleris?! I have used JB Weld for unpressurized (and even low pressure) pipes, and stuff is a MIRACLE. Cracked an exhaust manifold on my boat even, not winterizing proper, and I fixed it with JB Weld, 10 YEARS ago, still holding.

About the size of a oblong dime, if that makes sense? [emoji57] The problem is it won't stop dripping & we can't figure out why. We haven't run any water since about 1pm, so how the heck can it still be dripping?

 

[LouisLeBeau]

About the size of a oblong dime, if that makes sense? [emoji57] The problem is it won't stop dripping & we can't figure out why. We haven't run any water since about 1pm, so how the heck can it still be dripping?

Pretty sure it is going to have to be dry for almost ANYthing to work right? Sounds a HAIR big for JB Weld, but if you have to go to Casa De Pot anyway, I think they sell an adhesive mesh that you can use to make a small patch for the JB to cling to. Just make sure you go beyond the mesh with the JBweld, on a very clean, dry, pipe..

 

[tyleris12]

Pretty sure it is going to have to be dry for almost ANYthing to work right? Sounds a HAIR big for JB Weld, but if you have to go to Casa De Pot anyway, I think they sell an adhesive mesh that you can use to make a small patch for the JB to cling to. Just make sure you go beyond the mesh with the JBweld, on a very clean, dry, pipe..

Thanks LLB, I may just give it a shot tomorrow, if this wrap doesn't set tonight. The pipe wrap is supposed to work even if the pipe is slightly dripping. We use it at the plant all the time & has always worked good, so??? I do appreciate your help!!!! [emoji178]

 

[Bukket5]

Yep. I'm afraid I'm SOOOO spoiled by Wlad, I could never be satisfied with my own DIY.

I really don't know what I'll do if the damn Government goes full DEFCON 10 on us, as they clearly want to.

I know I am totally spoiled. If Ahlusion doesn't sell flavoring then I'm thinking that I'll try unflavored first maybe with a touch of sweetener. Ahlusion just matches my taste buds so perfectly I don't know if anything else will work.

I am saving recipes in hopes that I'll find something that I'll find vapable. There's a few people I trust that are making flavors that they like so there might be some hope. I figure if @LouisLeBeau says a DIY flavor is good then there's a good chance I'll be able to vape it. So that's where I'd start if I have to make my own.

 

[LouisLeBeau]

I know I am totally spoiled. If Ahlusion doesn't sell flavoring then I'm thinking that I'll try unflavored first maybe with a touch of sweetener. Ahlusion just matches my taste buds so perfectly I don't know if anything else will work.

I am saving recipes in hopes that I'll find something that I'll find vapable. There's a few people I trust that are making flavors that they like so there might be some hope. I figure if @LouisLeBeau says a DIY flavor is good then there's a good chance I'll be able to vape it. So that's where I'd start if I have to make my own.

Awww.. you are such a DEAR! I started to DIY when I started vaping in 2012. Dekang was all I knew. Ewww... had to. Then I found Wlad (well, actually AIV first for a brief, then Wlad) and quit the DIY because of Diketone concerns, and middlin results. DIY has come a LONG way, and so have the flavor companies working to remove the bad stuff. So I am re-learning EVERYthing.

SO many good DIY'ers now. I unfortunately, am not (yet) one of em but I am going to work HARD to be. For my Ahlusion frenz, I would suggest especially watching for recipes from @wvducklady , she is working hard to come up with v2 diketone free recipes, and I have yet to mix one, but they sound FABULOUS.

I DO hope to build a library of already proven recipes that are mostly, if not completely, diketone free. There IS one guy out there that I just learned of, who has MANY proven, diketone free recipes. I hear he is QUITE the nuance mixologist. He charges ($3-$5) for the recipe, but once you buy it, he gives you any updates on info about the ingredients, variations, flavor changes, etc. Interesting way to monetize his hard work. If you think about it, a few bucks for a recipe you'll likely make hundreds of ml of, and he will be monitoring and reblending as needed, is pretty inexpensive. He also has some FREE recipes on his site, here: Freebies

 

[Bukket5]

@Bukket5 I have the same problem with iSticks, mostly with GS-Air tanks (which were made by eLeaf specifically for the iStick) but sometimes with other atomizers/tanks.

Do you have any 510-to-510 or 510-to-eGo adapters? Stick one on and all should be fine although you might still have to fiddle with how tightly things are screwed.

Thank you for the suggestion. I just found my ego adapter and tried it. Still says no atomizer. I have one of the folding adapters and tried it, too. I just can't get anything to make contact. I've tried many different tanks including a carto tank.

About the size of a oblong dime, if that makes sense? [emoji57] The problem is it won't stop dripping & we can't figure out why. We haven't run any water since about 1pm, so how the heck can it still be dripping?

I couldn't like your post. I really hope you can get it fixed without a plumber.

Awww.. you are such a DEAR! I started to DIY when I started vaping in 2012. Dekang was all I knew. Ewww... had to. Then I found Wlad (well, actually AIV first for a brief, then Wlad) and quit the DIY because of Diketone concerns, and middlin results. DIY has come a LONG way, and so have the flavor companies working to remove the bad stuff. So I am re-learning EVERYthing.

SO many good DIY'ers now. I unfortunately, am not (yet) one of em but I am going to work HARD to be. For my Ahlusion frenz, I would suggest especially watching for recipes from @wvducklady , she is working hard to come up with v2 diketone free recipes, and I have yet to mix one, but they sound FABULOUS.

I DO hope to build a library of already proven recipes that are mostly, if not completely, diketone free. There IS one guy out there that I just learned of, who has MANY proven, diketone free recipes. I hear he is QUITE the nuance mixologist. He charges ($3-$5) for the recipe, but once you buy it, he gives you any updates on info about the ingredients, variations, flavor changes, etc. Interesting way to monetize his hard work. If you think about it, a few bucks for a recipe you'll likely make hundreds of ml of, and he will be monitoring and reblending as needed, is pretty inexpensive. He also has some FREE recipes on his site, here: Freebies

See, I knew you'd have the right info. I'm adding @wvducklady to my notes and bookmarking HIC's page. What a great idea to sell the recipes! I'd be happy to pay for a recipe that's a flavor I need or includes flavors that I like to vape. It's so much better than starting from scratch and having to research all of the flavors. I'd rather start with a tested recipe so I don't waste my ingredients.

Thank you!

 

[tyleris12]

Thank you for the suggestion. I just found my ego adapter and tried it. Still says no atomizer. I have one of the folding adapters and tried it, too. I just can't get anything to make contact. I've tried many different tanks including a carto tank.



I couldn't like your post. I really hope you can get it fixed without a plumber.



See, I knew you'd have the right info. I'm adding @wvducklady to my notes and bookmarking HIC's page. What a great idea to sell the recipes! I'd be happy to pay for a recipe that's a flavor I need or includes flavors that I like to vape. It's so much better than starting from scratch and having to research all of the flavors. I'd rather start with a tested recipe so I don't waste my ingredients.

Thank you!

Bukket, you can try lifting the little pin in the iStick, where your tank connects. You have to be very careful & gentle, just barely lifting it, but that can help sometimes. Then use your adapter or just the tank.....might be worth a try? All my 20th iSticks stopped working because the threads stripped on the mod. The 30w's won't do that tho.

 

[wyldeflower]

Bukket, you can try lifting the little pin in the iStick, where your tank connects. You have to be very careful & gentle, just barely lifting it, but that can help sometimes. Then use your adapter or just the tank.....might be worth a try? All my 20th iSticks stopped working because the threads stripped on the mod. The 30w's won't do that tho.

You could also try this: Circuit Board Spacer | Madvapes

 

[LouisLeBeau]

Thank you for the suggestion. I just found my ego adapter and tried it. Still says no atomizer. I have one of the folding adapters and tried it, too. I just can't get anything to make contact. I've tried many different tanks including a carto tank.



I couldn't like your post. I really hope you can get it fixed without a plumber.



See, I knew you'd have the right info. I'm adding @wvducklady to my notes and bookmarking HIC's page. What a great idea to sell the recipes! I'd be happy to pay for a recipe that's a flavor I need or includes flavors that I like to vape. It's so much better than starting from scratch and having to research all of the flavors. I'd rather start with a tested recipe so I don't waste my ingredients.

Thank you!

I didn't really know about HIC, because a) I don't like that forum, and b) I just assumed HIC was a juice company, which I already have. Further research led me to find that his recipes are considered by his many fans, to be significantly better than those of juice companies. Nobody has compared them to OUR juice company far as I know, so that doesn't tell me he is AS awesome, but close counts for something, ya?

 

[LouisLeBeau]

Haha.. Oooops, wrong thread. Good morning Lurvly Ahlusion Frenz! Good luck Tyleris, on your pipework!

 

[Sirius]

Wow... the vaping world is changing at warp speed. Like many of you, I started vaping long before most of the cool kids. Back when I first started vaping, there were very few vendors, hardware was very limited, and there were less than a dozen eliquid vendors across the country.

Tonight I'm just relaxing.... vaping Sunday Morning my new Sigelei FUCHAI 200W TC topped with a Lemo RTA. Reminiscing about the early days of vaping- harsh dry hits, juice running down my arm, my fav juice vendors closing down for weeks at a time as they went on vacation, and waiting for months to get the hottest new juice like Bobas Bounty and BWB RY4. I don't miss those days at all. So much high-tech stuff available and all so inexpensive today- now that vaping is mainstream. Still loving Ahlusion and so glad to see Wlad offering new flavors regularly. Hoping and praying the FDA doesn't destroy the industry.

Very amusing post Randy..The old dry hit days eh? Lmao

Hate to tell ya bud, but that's exactly what the FDA has planned for Vaping. By deeming eliquid a tobacco product..state by state we will eventually go the way of that smokers we once were. This is why I do not look down my nose at any smokers. I was one for 43 years. But granted that. I'll quit vaping altogether if my state taxes internet sales at what's in the wind that the government is planning for us is true.
Fight, fight, fight, till the bitter end I say!