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Yes, everything was tight on the iClear - it just didn't like the MVP's! It's working fine on both 650 and 1100mAh batteries! I have three of these tanks, so I'll just use them and the 5 extra coils I got and perhaps not bother with them after that ...we'll see! :)
I used a threaded eSmart drip tip on it at one point and it was fine for 10 minutes then leaked even more! Apparently the metal tips aren't 510 according the FT's description.

Your new Touchwood ...are you pleased with it now you finally have it? :)

Putting on a different tip shouldn't make them leak, are they authentic ones or FT clones, and yes the Touchwood is beautiful, I've got Alchemists Cupboard's Ginger Snaps in it

I tried doing a trial order with some batteries a few days ago Trisha, in the checkout page where you can choose a postage option, none of the options could be clicked on. I sent a message to FT, just to check and they told me they can't ship batteries to the UK at the moment. So it's a good job you're not buying one :laugh:

The couple of wraps I've got actually give the mods a better grip too. The Vamo was always a bit slippery for me before, probably cos of the weight. I've spilled a bit of juice on the wrap, it's been in the sunlight, still stuck down nice and firm :D

I know it doesn't sound very appealing, vaping a juice without any flavour in it, but a lot of vapers on here use it all the time. It would be a good way to rule out a reaction to flavouring.

Must admit, I hardly lung inhale much these days. Just a shallow mouth inhale and out through the nose slowly - this way, I get to taste the juice better, still get my nic fix and don't cough my insides up :laugh:



Cheers Bob, I was getting withdrawal symptoms :laugh:

The rayon is the best wicking material I've tried so far, twice as good as cotton. Plus it can handle higher watts too, in fact sometimes it increases the flavour even more - my batteries will need charging more often though :laugh:

I've got a multimeter that tests current drain mate. I do have to hook the battery up to a power draining source though, like a test bulb. Then I watch the current drain over a period of time and multiply it up to get the figure over an hour. I can also test for max discharge rate on my multimeter too, the batteries do get a bit warm when doing this though - so you've got to be careful and safe, as well as not fully drain them. Some of the flashlight forums have more info if you want to have a read, I haven't got any links though mate, but google will soon sort that out :D

The Touchwood looks lovely mate, especially with the wood tip. What sort of wood is it Bob ?? The top and bottom sections complement the wood really well, bet you're really chuffed with it :D

Read in one of the forums today, where someone else tried Rayon and they were very pleased with it too (they got it from a site with a girl's name), also suggested was wrapping the rayon around cotton.

I think my MM might do that as well using the left hand probe socket for the positive probe, I just tried hooking it up and yes the battery got warm, and the figures were dropping like crazy (on a 18350 just hope I haven't killed it though, checked the voltage afterwards and it went down to 1.85v).

The wood is Australian Jarrah (a hardwood, he uses old railway sleepers) and the tip is one of the ones I got from the guy in France, the base is the positive contact, and yes I'm very chuffed, he does a smaller version as well that takes either a 16340 or 18350 battery as well, you can see them here
 

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Nice re the customs value! If I'd known I'd have added a fourth bottle - never mind, it's not too costly to get shipped. Definitely worth trying it! They have a rather interesting sounding new tobacco one: Wakonda! Coffee, tobacco, vanilla extract and custard! Not available as yet in zero MAXVG.
If I wanted to get the zero MAXVG from the US site and then add my own 0.6mg nicotine, how could I do that easily?

I've had 5*30ml plus 3*10ml in one order from the States and it got through without any duty, wasn't from Nicoticket though but my other supplier Strix Elixirs. I tend to chance my arm and if I get hit then I have to pay up and have a moan, otherwise I count myself lucky to have beaten the System.
 

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PS. Bob that Touchwood looks lovely, I want one :)

He does 2 sizes, when I ordered mine it was an 8 week wait and he bills you through Paypal when it is nearly ready to ship, and he is not too far from you if you know where Abertawe is, I put the link in my reply to Ian above. I'm now waiting to see if I'm on the list for "The Slug" from Steel Punk in the Philippines another nice looking Brass and Wood mod :
 
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Putting on a different tip shouldn't make them leak, are they authentic ones or FT clones, and yes the Touchwood is beautiful, I've got Alchemists Cupboard's Ginger Snaps in it
It was when it was on the MVP, and it definitely didn't like that. Been fine on an Evod battery though. Perhaps I'll try the plastic tip on it again!
Glad you like the Touchwood ...Ginger Snaps sounds rather nice too! Shame they don't do a VG option.

I've had 5*30ml plus 3*10ml in one order from the States and it got through without any duty, wasn't from Nicoticket though but my other supplier Strix Elixirs. I tend to chance my arm and if I get hit then I have to pay up and have a moan, otherwise I count myself lucky to have beaten the System.
I don't mind paying duty/VAT, but I do object to the ridiculous amount charged by RM. Plus, it adds another 3 days to delivery at least.

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Today I've tried the three I got from Vapists Vapours.
Eton Mess is definitely not for me: tastes like a rather sickly/pongy cheese!
Victoria Sponge is quite nice and I can taste the icing sugar on the top of the cake. Not overly fruity though.
Vanilla Fudge is rather nice: sweet, but really mildly flavoured.
I got extra flavour in all three, but none has a particularly rich flavour in VG.

Also, I got a little wooden chest of 6 drawers - each drawer is (internally) 5.5" deep, 4.75" wide and 3.25" high.
In one drawer, there's around 20 -10ml bottles and 5 - 30ml bottles from CV! :)
Got two more with LT's and another with an assortment.
Keeping these drawers for the ones I use/like! :laugh:

I think I could use another set of these for batteries, tanks, coils etc.!
I definitely needed to get these little drawers as I had clumps of little bottles perched all over the place! ...sprouting up like mushrooms! ;)

I've got another open top box 14x6 that has untried ones, and ones I'm not sure about yet.
 

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Also, I got a little wooden chest of 6 drawers - each drawer is (internally) 5.5" deep, 4.75" wide and 3.25" high.
In one drawer, there's around 20 -10ml bottles and 5 - 30ml bottles from CV!
Got two more with LT's and another with an assortment.
Keeping these drawers for the ones I use/like!

I think I could use another set of these for batteries, tanks, coils etc.!
I definitely needed to get these little drawers as I had clumps of little bottles perched all over the place! ...sprouting up like mushrooms!

I've got another open top box 14x6 that has untried ones, and ones I'm not sure about yet.


where did you get your drawers from trish
and I am talking about the above wooden ones :laugh:
 

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I got them from this seller: craftsalesltd | eBay
They seem to have quite a lot of different boxes/drawers etc.
It's good to have finally gotten around to putting the many little bottles into it! :)

Thanks for the link - I need to be able to store stuff in a more efficient way. Nice link! :)
 

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Thanks for the link - I need to be able to store stuff in a more efficient way. Nice link! :)

Happy to help! These little bottles and stuff can get out of hand and start taking over! :)
My studio is looking tidier already, and I haven't found a proper 'home' for the little drawers yet.
 

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Carl, just make sure you keep plenty of notes with the DIY mixing - all your successes and any juices that don't taste right. There's nothing worse than making a superb juice, then realising you can't repeat it :D If you let your juices steep for a few days after mixing, you'll find that they change too, most times they get better. Tobacco juices do need a longer steep too, so if you leave your RY4 mix for a week or two it should help a lot.

Which calculator are you using mate ??

Don't worry,. I'm a computer geek so I'm keeping my recipe notes in an Excel spreadsheet.

I'm sure steeping will improve the flavour, I may need to mix more to give it a chance though :)

The calculator I used is eJuice Recipe Calculator, mainly because I couldn't be bothered to work out how much 52mg nic would give me 18mg in the final product. If you know of a better one then feel free to share.

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Ahhh, finally back home after a wonderful holiday. I managed to vape quite a lot of juices whilst there, and i have run out of orange from LT, Ian`s blackcurrant, and berry blast, and around 4 ml of ry from chefs, but i have come home to another 30 ml of the latter which is nice and steeped.

I cleaned and re-wicked 3 kayfuns and a russian today, and boy they needed it. The russian which had SD&C in had a coat of crud around the coil about 2 ml thick :laugh: And i was surprised it was still firing with all that on it. One of the kayfuns which i had been using fruit vapes in, was near perfect, and took very little cleaning, as did one with ry ..... in. But the final one which i had been vaping caramel in was like the SD&C one, really thick with crap.

Anyhoo I am not overly impressed with the latter juice, so filled that one with Chefs ABC, and i have to say that is another one now on my favourite list, bloody lovely. It is the first custard i have tried, and to me it is similar to SD&C but without the sponge and currants :D so another winner from the chefs.

Hope everyone is well and you didn`t miss me too much :p
 
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Ahhh, finally back home after a wonderful holiday. But the final one which i had been vaping caramel in was like the SD&C one, really thick with crap.

Anyhoo I am not overly impressed with the latter juice, so filled that one with Chefs ABC, and i have to say that is another one now on my favourite list, bloody lovely. It is the first custard i have tried, and to me it is similar to SD&C but without the sponge and custard :D so another winner from the chefs.

Hope everyone is well and you didn`t miss me too much :p
'course you were missed! :laugh: Glad you had a good time!

So, what's the caramel one you weren't impressed with? (just like to know!) I quite like the LT Caramel Custard mixed with their Caramel Deluxe.

I like the ABC too! :)
There's a fair number of Steamgunk listed on the CV's site now, but not all 'in stock' to buy yet.
 

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Welcome home Terry - I'm glad you had a good time. Watch out for the raft of anti-vapers that have hit the forum in your absence (not on this thread, of course). :)
Thanks pipey, they should be kicked off, no arguments. :(
'course you were missed! :laugh: Glad you had a good time!

So, what's the caramel one you weren't impressed with? (just like to know!) I quite like the LT Caramel Custard mixed with their Caramel Deluxe.

I like the ABC too! :)
There's a fair number of Steamgunk listed on the CV's site now, but not all 'in stock' to buy yet.
Hi trish, pleased that you missed me so much you were suicidal.:D The caramel is from LT, but i just find it bland and not interesting at all. Another one to be shipped to my mate ian.:p
 

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It was when it was on the MVP, and it definitely didn't like that. Been fine on an Evod battery though. Perhaps I'll try the plastic tip on it again!
Glad you like the Touchwood ...Ginger Snaps sounds rather nice too! Shame they don't do a VG option.

I'll have a go with a 30s on my MVP and see what happens, don't you like the rotatable tip that comes with it.

I don't mind paying duty/VAT, but I do object to the ridiculous amount charged by RM. Plus, it adds another 3 days to delivery at least.

I think we went through this before - totally agree though

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Today I've tried the three I got from Vapists Vapours.
Eton Mess is definitely not for me: tastes like a rather sickly/pongy cheese!
Victoria Sponge is quite nice and I can taste the icing sugar on the top of the cake. Not overly fruity though.
Vanilla Fudge is rather nice: sweet, but really mildly flavoured.
I got extra flavour in all three, but none has a particularly rich flavour in VG.

Just ordered some new ones to try from Mt Baker Vapor in the States 5*15ml for $38.20 inc shipping (£3.40/10ml) - another for you to look at maybe, they do Max VG and extra Flavouring if required.

Also, I got a little wooden chest of 6 drawers - each drawer is (internally) 5.5" deep, 4.75" wide and 3.25" high.
In one drawer, there's around 20 -10ml bottles and 5 - 30ml bottles from CV! :)
Got two more with LT's and another with an assortment.
Keeping these drawers for the ones I use/like! :laugh:

I think I could use another set of these for batteries, tanks, coils etc.!
I definitely needed to get these little drawers as I had clumps of little bottles perched all over the place! ...sprouting up like mushrooms! ;)

I've got another open top box 14x6 that has untried ones, and ones I'm not sure about yet.

Saw the eBay link you posted and had a quick look, some good drawers and boxes there, I've bookmarked it for future reference
 

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Ahhh, finally back home after a wonderful holiday. I managed to vape quite a lot of juices whilst there, and i have run out of orange from LT, Ian`s blackcurrant, and berry blast, and around 4 ml of ry from chefs, but i have come home to another 30 ml of the latter which is nice and steeped.

I cleaned and re-wicked 3 kayfuns and a russian today, and boy they needed it. The russian which had SD&C in had a coat of crud around the coil about 2 ml thick :laugh: And i was surprised it was still firing with all that on it. One of the kayfuns which i had been using fruit vapes in, was near perfect, and took very little cleaning, as did one with ry ..... in. But the final one which i had been vaping caramel in was like the SD&C one, really thick with crap.

Anyhoo I am not overly impressed with the latter juice, so filled that one with Chefs ABC, and i have to say that is another one now on my favourite list, bloody lovely. It is the first custard i have tried, and to me it is similar to SD&C but without the sponge and custard :D so another winner from the chefs.

Hope everyone is well and you didn`t miss me too much :p

Glad you enjoyed your break away, when you said not impressed with the latter, thought you meant the SD&C, which unfortunately I didn't really like. Whose was the Caramel one you didn't like, because I have CVs Confusion on the go and that's not too bad for the occasional vape, it's been a bit quieter in here without you, even Ian went missing for a couple of days :laugh:

'course you were missed! :laugh: Glad you had a good time!

So, what's the caramel one you weren't impressed with? (just like to know!) I quite like the LT Caramel Custard mixed with their Caramel Deluxe.

I like the ABC too! :)
There's a fair number of Steamgunk listed on the CV's site now, but not all 'in stock' to buy yet.

That's because SGs mixer has health problems and they had to give up production, don't know if it is permanent or whether they will come back again.
 

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Glad you enjoyed your break away, when you said not impressed with the latter, thought you meant the SD&C, which unfortunately I didn't really like. Whose was the Caramel one you didn't like, because I have CVs Confusion on the go and that's not too bad for the occasional vape, it's been a bit quieter in here without you, even Ian went missing for a couple of days :laugh:



That's because SGs mixer has health problems and they had to give up production, don't know if it is permanent or whether they will come back again.

Hiya bob and thanks for the welcome home. The caramel is from LT mate and not to my liking at all, I tried 10 ml of the confusion, and as you say it`s not bad now and again, but nothing to shout from the rooftops about.

I knew Ian would miss me the most. :rolleyes:
 

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Hi trish, pleased that you missed me so much you were suicidal.:D The caramel is from LT, but i just find it bland and not interesting at all. Another one to be shipped to my mate ian.:p
:laugh: ...not quite suicidal!
I didn't try the standard Caramel, but did get the Caramel Deluxe ..prefer it mixed with the Caramel Custard though.
I tried their Milk Choco today - steeped a week but not to my taste at all ...slightly clinical. The Chocolate Cream is quite nice though, and better mixed with their Caramel Custard, but not as good a chocolate taste as the CV Mint Choc Vapetto!

I'll have a go with a 30s on my MVP and see what happens, don't you like the rotatable tip that comes with it.
No, not at all - clumsy looking, cold, hard, jars on my teeth sometimes ...not to my liking at all. I do like the flattened smoked plastic one that comes as an alternative with the Unitank mini.
On FT they do state that it's not a standard 510 tip.
I think the coil is due for a change on it now though! I've read somewhere that being enclosed as they are, these aren't too easy to wash/rinse .

Just ordered some new ones to try from Mt Baker Vapor in the States 5*15ml for $38.20 inc shipping (£3.40/10ml) - another for you to look at maybe, they do Max VG and extra Flavouring if required.
...Oh-oh! :unsure: ...here we go again :laugh: Must go and see!

Saw the eBay link you posted and had a quick look, some good drawers and boxes there, I've bookmarked it for future reference
They are quite good for the purpose! CV's 30ml bottles fit in it fine too, as do the Grizzly & LT. I'll look for one with a couple of deeper ones for other larger bottles.
Plenty of room in them for the other bits n pieces too!

Whose was the Caramel one you didn't like, because I have CVs Confusion on the go and that's not too bad for the occasional vape
I like the confusion but nearly always use it mixed the their RY for an extra creamy version! :)

That's because SGs mixer has health problems and they had to give up production, don't know if it is permanent or whether they will come back again.
Yes. I got the impression that it was a permanent move for their liquid. There's a link to the Steamgunk site for equipment.

Hiya bob and thanks for the welcome home. The caramel is from LT mate and not to my liking at all, I tried 10 ml of the confusion, and as you say it`s not bad now and again, but nothing to shout from the rooftops about.
I knew Ian would miss me the most. :rolleyes:
I'm seeing some interesting RY type ones in the Steamgunk range - I can imagine that adding a bit of Confusion to one or more of those could be nice too!
I could see confusion being good for a number of possibilities by adding things like chocolate, raspberry or strawberry, peach, etc. I have a few fairly bland ones so may try perking one or two up with a bit of Confusion!
 
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