Am I on the right track?

[Omnipanzer]

Hello, I'm new here but not quite new to the world of PVs. I currently have a set of "Joye eGo" w/ 900mah batteries and drip tips as I hate messing with the cheap junky cartridges and burnt poly filler. My question is, am I on the right track? As PVs go on a scale of 1-10 where do I sit. I've run the gamut of crappy cig look-a-like kits and my first eGo was a fake and died after a month or two so I'm not completely green. I'm getting ready to get back on the bandwagon and have joined the forum here in an attempt to go whole hog. I figured first thing first lets find out how my rig stacks up.


Thanks!

 

[Iffy]

I started with an eGo kit six months ago and I'm soooo glad I did! I think ya did good.

If I were you, I'd rethink the carto options. They sure have come a long ways in performance since I began to vape.

Good luck and welcome to the ECF!

 

[mlinky]

I think that the eGo is a good basic kit. If you are truly using cartridges, pick up a 5 pack of 510 Boge 2ohm (LR) cartomizers. They make the eGo much easier to live with and can be used with the drip tip. Electronic Cigarette - Cartomizers - Boge Cartomizers Use the 20% discount button on the top of the Liberty-Flights page.

 

[AJT]

Looks like you're starting off on the right platform - eGo/510 lets you try many types of attys and cartomizers and even if you go to bigger mods later they'll still come in handy. I use XL dual coil cartomizers on mine when I'm out of the house and they hit well and last a long time. Definitely a solid start! Welcome to ECF - people here are helpful and searching will get you answers too! Good luck!

 

[Beans]

The eGo is a fantastic start. I used mine for 5 months before I decided to upgrade to MODS. It kicked my 1-2ppd 27 year habit. I'd say rock your eGo till your ready for something bigger. You chose well. Like iffy said cartomizers are a great option too. Good luck!

 

[Omnipanzer]

I might revisit the cartomizers, The ones I was using just put off a lot of heat and popped a lot. I also had a hard time finding the right balance between burning it dry after a few uses and strait up leaking at the joint.

 

[AJT]

With cartos getting them filled fully and topping them off when they start dropping off is the key to avoid that burning, ezpecially with single coil low resistance ones. With some of those you still may need to wait a few more seconds between puffs and not draw as long. The dual coils don't burn as easily as they split the load. I always blow through a carto after filling (dripping into the mouthpiece end around the sides) to make sure the center tube is clear, and that stops most leaking. If it's gurgling, blow it out on a tissue and you're all set!

 

[Omnipanzer]

Thanks AJT, anyone have a suggestion on what type or brand of carto to get? Obviously I'm not happy with the one I have. I think mine is a standard licensed 510. As previously stated I do pretty well with an atomizer/DT combo but always looking to improve on the quality of the hit and limiting the amount of refilling I need to do. Dripping and driving is a pain. ;^)

 

[Beans]

I'm a HUGE fan of Boge brand. If your using the eGo you'll want a Boge 2.0ohm cartomizer. If you end up liking them and can afford bulk buys VaporKings gives a hefty discount. You'll spend $55 bucks for 50 cartomizers. The best price I've found.

 

[Omnipanzer]

Thanks beans, I'll keep that in mind.

 

[r4nd0mCh40s]

on a scale of 1-10 you are sitting at a solid 7 (which to me is the pinnacle for the type of pv you are using, 8,9,10 are for mods, 3.7v+box mod 8, 9 for a vv box mod, 10 for reaching the pinnacle of vaping, a provari or darwin sort of pv). If you enjoy dripping like you are now you didnt say what type of atties you are using, if you have a good 510 lr atty im running one at 1.5ohm it hits like a champ. There are also kranger 510 cartomizers that are horizontal coils the draw is good not hard, vapour production is great, and its a warm vapour as well

 

[Omnipanzer]

I'm currently using a standard 510 type atomizer. I assume it is a Joye approved or equivalent. I order from GP and have not had any problem with there products. I've been smoking for a long time so I enjoy a good throat hit. These tend to do a good job but as previously stated I'm always looking for improvements.

"There are also kranger 510 cartomizers that are horizontal coils" this and the name brand Beans mentioned is the type of info I'm looking for. I've gotten as far as I have on my own trials and errors but now I'm looking for some revision.

 

[r4nd0mCh40s]

Try a LR atty as well, if you enjoy dripping, and there is nothing wrong with some revision

 

[JDidGirl]

I'm a little confused here.

I keep reading about cartomizers and cartridges. I"m using the eGo 900 with juice and a drip tip. What are the other things? I thought - at first - they were the pre-filled tips, but now I'm thinking I may have that wrong.

 

[r4nd0mCh40s]

I'm a little confused here.

I keep reading about cartomizers and cartridges. I"m using the eGo 900 with juice and a drip tip. What are the other things? I thought - at first - they were the pre-filled tips, but now I'm thinking I may have that wrong.

a cartomizer is a cartridge and atomizer all in one 2 piece design (battery cartomizer),

a cartridge is like on the ego tank system, filled with liquid that drips on to the atty below it (3piece design, battery, atty, cartridge/tank)

drip tip used to top off a cartomizer which is easier then pulling out the o-rings in the top, or used to directly drip onto an atty

 

[nickvapking]

try the boge lr cartos

 

[JDidGirl]

Thanks for that info. Definitely different than what I was thinking. I may try the cartomizer at some point, but I think for now I'm going to stick with the juice. The less I have to think/worry about... the better!