Apollo LT w/Vision 5ml Nova Tank Clearomizer, V2

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Blinx

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Yes indeed - excellent deal, fast shipping, and right now I'm so pleased with the USPS I'll even forego my customary crack about ... naw, I said I'd forego that crack. At the moment I'm chain-vaping enough DIY Peach Brandy juice for both of us in the 3 Ohm atty that came with the Kit, playing with different voltages, etc. I've also tried this and a couple other flavors in 2 Vivi Novas (different resistance heads) & a 2.2 Ohm Stardust. The Stardust skirt seems too long to fit into the VTube's recess made for it so I used an extension. It's an earlier Stardust with the short wick so I don't know if this will matter with the newer ones. Anyway it doesn't matter... I'm happy as a dead pig in the sunshine!

Happy vaping!
The newer stardusts also have the same problem on the v-tube. If the skirt was just a smidge shorter it would fit. Just got my long wick stardust in yesterday and I can only use it on my old ego until I can get an extension.
 

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So I ordered a couple of e-juices from Alien Visions
- Camel
- Hype
- Boba's County

What do I need to know about 100% VG liquids? I found out about them from one of the reviewers.

Can someone tell me aobut Hoosier Cigs Dekang E-Juice? Specifically interested in the Desert Ship in 18mg. This is 100% PG.

Given I will likely be using these in the Vivi Nova V2's, what should I know?
 

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So I ordered a couple of e-juices from Alien Visions
- Camel
- Hype
- Boba's County

What do I need to know about 100% VG liquids? I found out about them from one of the reviewers.

Can someone tell me aobut Hoosier Cigs Dekang E-Juice? Specifically interested in the Desert Ship in 18mg. This is 100% PG.

Given I will likely be using these in the Vivi Nova V2's, what should I know?

I don't know a whole lot about the different juices (I have only tried two different flavors) but my current favorite of the two is the Desert Ship (60/40 mix). I know the VG liquids are thicker than PG (someone correct me if I got that wrong) but give you more vapor and the PG liquids give you more TH.

I tried the Vivi Nova V2 today at my local vape shop. The only thing I know, if you aren't aware of this already is that the wick is at the top of the tank so you may have to turn it upside down occasionally to keep the wick moist. I hear really good things about them. My local shop is just trying them out at the moment and not selling them but I am considering getting one when they get them in.

-Jason
 

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The Nova sits very nicely on the Steel/Chrome Lava's - not too happy with the Nova itself although there are a ton of people who love them.
Very muted tasting to me.

Which version Nova did you get. The V1 had a lot of complaints about taste and draw. The V2 is significantly better.
 

capreppy

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Which version Nova did you get. The V1 had a lot of complaints about taste and draw. The V2 is significantly better.

Got the V2 from esmokeronline.com. Waiting on the battery to charge and I'll give it a whirl.

I got your instructions on trying out the drop atomizer. Will definitely try that as well as firing up the Vivi Nova's.

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With 100% PG or VG, do I need to dilute it to use it? or anything special I need to know? It'll be a few days before they get here so I've got some time to learn.
 

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So I ordered a couple of e-juices from Alien Visions
- Camel
- Hype
- Boba's County

What do I need to know about 100% VG liquids? I found out about them from one of the reviewers.

Can someone tell me aobut Hoosier Cigs Dekang E-Juice? Specifically interested in the Desert Ship in 18mg. This is 100% PG.

Given I will likely be using these in the Vivi Nova V2's, what should I know?

I'm using 70%VG in a Nova V2. You might have to periodically tip it, especially when it gets down to about the 0.7ml mark. I hold my LT from horizontal to about 30-45 degrees, so it's not an issue until it gets low. Then I don't have to really take much time, just a quick swish. Those short wicks are very fast to soak up juice. I've not had a dry hit yet and I don't really take any pains about deliberately wetting the wicks. It just kind of happens automatically.

I think the AVE juice is thinner than what, for example, I'd end up with if I used 100% VG in my DIY juice. You really shouldn't have much problem with it. People use it in the Stardust and the Nova is just as good, or better, with wicking. The systems are very similar.

A lot of people slam Dekang because it's Chinese. It's actually not bad. Some of their flavors are too light for some. Europeans and Asians often prefer the lighter flavors. Dekang is the biggest juice maker in the world. They have to formulate flavors for the tastes of the whole world, not just the U.S.. Americans tend to forget that and become hyper-critical.

I got off tobacco flavors a long time ago but, about 6 months ago, I pulled out some old Desert Ship I had from when I first started and it wasn't bad. I think it's supposed to taste like Camels, but I can't swear how accurate that is. If I had another bottle of it laying around, I'd probably vape it again.
 

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Hello guys. I just went to my local vendor to check out what ohm tanks and cartomizers they sell. I am really eager to try out a higher ohm cart on my Vtube.

They do have some higher ohm carts but they are all dual coil. I was really hoping for a single coil since I have never tried any of those out.

To be honest, I was only going to check out the prices and stock and go back tomorrow if I found something I liked as I don't get paid until tomorrow. I had just enough money in my pocket to buy another pack of cigarettes as I ran out last night. I am smoking a lot less cigarettes now than I was before and I wanted today to be the day I quit them but I was really craving one this morning.

However, I saw they had these 2.5 ohm mega dual carts and I couldn't help myself. I bought one of those with my cigarette money! lol I guess today will be a smoke free day after all. I really wanted to be able to try the higher voltages on my Vtube instead of staying at the 1.5ohm that I have.

Well, I got home and filled it up and tried it. I am at 5.1 volts with a great TH that is smooth and the taste is fantastic.

They also have some 3.2ohm carts but they are the smaller ones. I like the larger size so I don't have to constantly top it off throughout the day.

There is another vendor about 30 minutes away from me that I may visit tomorrow. I called them and they carry some clearomizers. I want to go check out their stock and see what their prices are like. If they are a lot more expensive than online I will just order them, but it would be nice if they have something good at a somewhat reasonable price.

Sailorman- at my local vendor they have these Ultrafire 18650 batts that are 3000mAH. Are these any good? They are also pricey at $12.99. Are you familiar with them?

-Jason
 

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No, skip the Ultrafires. They aren't very good quality and you can't use most protected batteries in a LT anyway. They're too long. You need IMR unprotected batteries. The biggest one's I've seen are the Panasonic 2250mah CGR18650CH that orbtronic has. They also happen to be the best ones too, and they're only $8 shipped.

The 2.5ohm dual coils are the best dual coils for the LT. The LT won't cut you off at 3.7V like it will with the 1.5ohm dual coil cartos. You should be able to go all the way up to 6V with it, but you'll be over 7 watts/coil and that might taste a bit hot with dual coils.
 

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No, skip the Ultrafires. They aren't very good quality and you can't use most protected batteries in a LT anyway. They're too long. You need IMR unprotected batteries. The biggest one's I've seen are the Panasonic 2250mah CGR18650CH that orbtronic has. They also happen to be the best ones too, and they're only $8 shipped.

The 2.5ohm dual coils are the best dual coils for the LT. The LT won't cut you off at 3.7V like it will with the 1.5ohm dual coil cartos. You should be able to go all the way up to 6V with it, but you'll be over 7 watts/coil and that might taste a bit hot with dual coils.

Ok, thanks.

I am currently using the 2.5ohm DC at 5V. I went up a little but it's a bit too hot for my taste. I am getting a lot more crackling than I was used to from the ego batts. Is that normal? My understanding is that the crackling noise is just the juice burning on the coil right? Man, it sounds like I am cooking bacon in there!

-Jason
 

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I am using the 80/20 projuice and find the throat hit is too much for me and the flavor at 18mg nic as compared to 0mg with VG is not as good. I would like to see a nice Creme de Menthe with a 70 VG to 30 PG mix.


I don't know a whole lot about the different juices (I have only tried two different flavors) but my current favorite of the two is the Desert Ship (60/40 mix). I know the VG liquids are thicker than PG (someone correct me if I got that wrong) but give you more vapor and the PG liquids give you more TH.

I tried the Vivi Nova V2 today at my local vape shop. The only thing I know, if you aren't aware of this already is that the wick is at the top of the tank so you may have to turn it upside down occasionally to keep the wick moist. I hear really good things about them. My local shop is just trying them out at the moment and not selling them but I am considering getting one when they get them in.

-Jason
 

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I am using the 80/20 projuice and find the throat hit is too much for me and the flavor at 18mg nic as compared to 0mg with VG is not as good. I would like to see a nice Creme de Menthe with a 70 VG to 30 PG mix.

I think TastyVapors will let you pick your own VG/PG ratio and nic level. Or maybe it's ECBlends?. One or both of them will let you pretty much create your own recipe.
 
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