Another new vaper bewildered

[nvadasz]

I have an ego setup with a iclear 16 dual coil. I've found that I like the 70/30 mix (I've also used straight pg) of 18mg menthol. Question I have of which I'm sure is answered somewhere in this forum...I try to vape like I use to smoke (2 packs a day). I find that unless my tank is FULL, I get burnt or low flavored hits. I'm wondering if a CE5 with a bottom wick would help. Any advice? vaping for 2 weeks so I am a beginner.

Great web sight, I've learned a lot...I use you as a support group in the a.m. Down to 2 analogs per day...soon.none!

 

[Steam Turbine]

Hi there, Welcome to ECF



The iClears are pretty obsolete tech at this point considering the availability of top notch clearomizer. I would in no way in hell recommend a CE5 either.

The Aspire Nautilus Mini with BVC coils on the other hand is a great performer and will blow your mind in the flavor category.

 

[Just1Fixxx]

Congrats!

Personally, I never liked any of the Iclear tanks for the reasons that you mentioned.

If you switch to any of the Aspire BVC Coil tanks the difference will be night & day.

Aspire BVC CE-5

Aspire BVC Mini Vivi Nova

Aspire BVC ET

Aspire BVC K1

 

[Haktuspit]

I'll second that vote for the Nautilus. I've had one of almost every tank they've put out recently and this is my favorite.

 

[Maiar]

I'm not overly familiar with the Iclear 16 but if it's coming out burnt tasting you can turn the thing upside down a few times. You kinda have to manually make sure the top coil is getting enough juice. Other than that unless you can lower the voltage on your battery I'm not too sure. Oh, and don't pull on it like you do with an analog, I used to do that and I'd always get burnt hits even with a bottom coil. Just slowly and gently inhale. Let the system do the work for you.

I've never had any luck with any aspire products, and the CE5's we're the worst of the bunch. But anyone who knows me knows I always recommend the Kanger line of products. There really is no way to go wrong with a nice protank2 for instance. So simple to use and maintain. It all comes down to personally preference. And luckily plastic tanks like the CE5's and Kanger Evods (plastic protank basically) are cheap so you can screw around and try a bunch of different styles to see what works best for you. Aspire products don't work for me, but lots of people on here swear by them.

Oh and welcome! Good to have you here!

 

[Steam Turbine]

A protank 2 over a nautilus mini with BVC?!?!

Did Kanger come out with new coils or do they still use that crap that they came out with last year?

 

[Haktuspit]

Haha I love all of my Pro/Aero tanks EXCEPT for the PT2.

 

[Hoopie]

What I did with my top coil tanks is that I'd point it down after each vape. Helps put ejuice closer to the coils. Don't do strong draws (pulls/puffs/whatever) with the top coil tanks or you'll get juice leaking to your mouth. Save your time and money and when you need new coils, get a Mini Nautilus or Kanger Mini Protank 3. Bottom coils just work better. The Mini PT3 is a damn good tank for the price and the Mini Nautilus may even be better.

Kanger vs Aspire = Ford vs Chevy
People have their favorites

 

[Susan~S]

Another vote for the mini Nautilus or regular size Nautilus with the BVC's (bottom vertical coils). I have a couple of them.

I also have many Protank v2's that I upgraded with the Aerobase to give them airflow control. I still use them (and rebuild the coils) BUT I really do love the Nautilus.

 

[The Ocelot]

I have an ego setup with a iclear 16 dual coil. I've found that I like the 70/30 mix (I've also used straight pg) of 18mg menthol. Question I have of which I'm sure is answered somewhere in this forum...I try to vape like I use to smoke (2 packs a day). I find that unless my tank is FULL, I get burnt or low flavored hits. I'm wondering if a CE5 with a bottom wick would help. Any advice? Vaping for 2 weeks so I am a beginner.

Great web sight, I've learned a lot...I use you as a support group in the a.m. Down to 2 analogs per day...soon.none!

Hi and welcome!

Most, if not all (I skimmed ), of the clearos mentioned have glass tanks. Glass is a very good choice. Some plastic tanks react to flavors, cinnamon, banana and cola for example, causing them to melt or crack. With glass you don't have to worry about what juice you are vaping.

 

[Dekay]

Does no one have issues with the bvc coils? Some of mine taste ugly. They taste metallic in the begin. But not all bvc coils. Just some. And those who taste metallic, you still can use them, but you will have to wait some time until they taste normal. Once you had a vape of 2ml they metallic taste is gone. I usually don't inhale the first 2ml on these coils, because of the taste... Obviously...

No one of you had similar experiences?

Well, as said. Not all bvc coils are like that, so maybe I got some cloned coils?

However, I would also suggest Aspire nautilus (mini or regular) but I honestly will throw RTA into the mix

At least get one as a second device, learn how to deal with it. It's easier than you might think. Ofc, you should get a recommended clone at first (or if money isn't a problem just get what you like) but don't get confused. I vape my RTA (rebuildable tank atomizer) at 8 to 10 watts just like I do with my other atomizer (1.4 to 1.6 Ohm microcoil with cotton)

Well, this is no common recommendation. A lot of you will disagree. But once you figured it out its just so easy and reliable and ofc cheaper in long term conditions. At begin it will cost some extra money for additional gear, but that will be compensated real soon)

 

[The Ocelot]

Does no one have issues with the bvc coils? Some of mine taste ugly. They taste metallic in the begin. But not all bvc coils. Just some. And those who taste metallic, you still can use them, but you will have to wait some time until they taste normal. Once you had a vape of 2ml they metallic taste is gone. I usually don't inhale the first 2ml on these coils, because of the taste... Obviously...

No one of you had similar experiences?

Well, as said. Not all bvc coils are like that, so maybe I got some cloned coils?

However, I would also suggest Aspire nautilus (mini or regular) but I honestly will throw RTA into the mix

At least get one as a second device, learn how to deal with it. It's easier than you might think. Ofc, you should get a recommended clone at first (or if money isn't a problem just get what you like) but don't get confused. I vape my RTA (rebuildable tank atomizer) at 8 to 10 watts just like I do with my other atomizer (1.4 to 1.6 Ohm microcoil with cotton)

Well, this is no common recommendation. A lot of you will disagree. But once you figured it out its just so easy and reliable and ofc cheaper in long term conditions. At begin it will cost some extra money for additional gear, but that will be compensated real soon)

I wasn't impressed enough with the BVC to justify the cost of replacement heads. Plus, I found this discussion about what they are made of interesting:

(The link goes to the first post about the coils)

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...s-has-chromed-brass-chimney.html#post14608744

 

[Dekay]

Interesting. That's new news to me.

 

[Just1Fixxx]

Does no one have issues with the bvc coils? Some of mine taste ugly. They taste metallic in the begin. But not all bvc coils. Just some. And those who taste metallic, you still can use them, but you will have to wait some time until they taste normal. Once you had a vape of 2ml they metallic taste is gone. I usually don't inhale the first 2ml on these coils, because of the taste... Obviously...

No one of you had similar experiences?

I burned up my very first BVC. After that, I learned how to prime them correctly and have had zero issues since. The metallic taste that I go was from the Nautilus Mini itself, not the coils. That's why I sold it and bought a CE-5, Mini Vivi, and K1 (all BVC). All vape every bit as good as the Nautilus minus air flow control, which isn't a big deal for me, as I am not a lung hitter.

 

[Just1Fixxx]

Also, just to add; I think some people are skimming over the fact that the OP is using Ego Batteries with their recommendations.

 

[Dekay]

Well true. Sorry. Missed that part. There will be some limitations with eGo battery's.

But as for the metallic taste part... My nautilus atomizer isn't the issue here. If I smell some of the bvc coils I can figure out which coil will taste rubbish and which not. Also I got my nautilus for quite some time now.. That's my real experience with BVC. I don't make this all up

 

[Just1Fixxx]

Well true. Sorry. Missed that part. There will be some limitations with eGo battery's.

But as for the metallic taste part... My nautilus atomizer isn't the issue here. If I smell some of the bvc coils I can figure out which coil will taste rubbish and which not. Also I got my nautilus for quite some time now.. That's my real experience with BVC. I don't make this all up

I would definitely do the Scratch Check Verification when you buy coils. I've never heard of that issue before.

 

[Dekay]

I would definitely do the Scratch Check Verification when you buy coils. I've never heard of that issue before.

That's the scratch test from those 1.8 Ohm package which had the rubbish coils.

Now I got here another package (from the same seller) and these coils taste normal.

Sorry, but that's what it is

But. I guess this is to much off-topic. Which let me think maybe I cut this discussion here.

 

[SuperTaz]

Hi.....I am also looking to upgrade soon and the Nautilus mini is one I am looking at.....what type of battery should I get with it?

 

[Steven G]

Greetings nvadasz and Welcome to the ECF.....................I use the Aspire Nautilus tanks they work great.......................Enjoy......................