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    I love them also because they are so reliable. I have 2 Radius I use daily, they are 3 yrs old, never miss a beat :)
    I love them also because they are so reliable. I have 2 Radius I use daily, they are 3 yrs old, never miss a beat :)
    To each his/her own:). I bought a new mini provari years ago. I tried to like it but nope. Sold it and moved on.
     

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    My last order from FT included a few replacement logic boards for the Pico's.
    https://www.fasttech.com/products/3...ick-pico-75w-styled-tc-vw-apv-box-mod-control

    I have a bunch of Pico's too. My first one from when they were released is still going strong. It's also seen a fair share of abuse with drops etc.

    Someone in the Pico thread has replaced Pico boards with the FT replacement. The only possible downside is the replacement board isn't compatible with the Arctic Fox firmware. I don't see that as a biggie though.
    It may have been my post about the ft boards for Pico,, @Cool_Breeze has my old Picos,, hit him up about his experience with them
     
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    sofarsogood

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    I know I have more than a lifetime supply of atomizers I like. I have enough mods unless they don't function as long as I'm hoping so may be I'll pick up a couple more. I've probably got enough nic, barely, but will probably get a couple more bottles. I'm in Michigan so wise to do something soon. The behavior I'm seeing with government officials, from Michigan to DC, is appalling. What they plan will do more harm than good. Will they snap out of it?
     

    markfm

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    I like my pulse regulated squonkers, Innokin oceanus, and other regulated mods, but my real backup remains mechs. That's why I ordered the Alchemist (who am I kidding - I like the looks and the internals [emoji3])

    I did get around to picking up a Kelvin milliohm meter, 1 - 2000 mOhm range. $26 for the meter, $5 for single 18650 battery sleds (I now have a bunch of spares - only need one for the meter power supply), and $5 more for 30 1% resistors, between 10 mOhm and 1.8 ohms (so I can verify the accuracy myself).

    It's kind of fun to have something that can really accurately measure a coil.

    I need to stuff it into a little project box, right now the meter and power sled are separate.
     

    Iron Molly

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    I'm starting to get antsy about ordering more nic and the rest of my supplies. Just heard on the TV news an "expert" saying that vaping is MORE dangerous than smoking traditional cigarettes. :facepalm: I think the hammer is going to come down for real this time around. :(

    Edited to add: Worried that states may jump the gun and ban in advance of the May 2020 deadline, with little warning. This "youth crisis" stuff is getting way out of hand.
     
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    I'm starting to get antsy about ordering more nic and the rest of my supplies. Just heard on the TV news an "expert" saying that vaping is MORE dangerous than smoking traditional cigarettes. :facepalm: I think the hammer is going to come down for real this time around. :(

    Edited to add: Worried that states may jump the gun and ban in advance of the May 2020 deadline, with little warning. This "youth crisis" stuff is getting way out of hand.
    This frenzied attack is definitely raising my concern. I've been holding off on more nic until colder temps and hopefully a sale or two, but it's feeling more urgent now.
     

    Iron Molly

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    This frenzied attack is definitely raising my concern. I've been holding off on more nic until colder temps and hopefully a sale or two, but it's feeling more urgent now.

    Same program, when asked what about the UK, this person said the UK was using "bad science". Really? They are using no science at all but they just don't care. The facts absolutely don't matter.

    To be honest, I've ordered nic before in all seasons, and never had a problem with it. Have there been issues? I don't mind my nic a bit peppery, even oxidized I'll still vape it. I'm not picky!
     

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    I can't recall when it happened but higher concentrations of nic can no longer be shipped by air in the US, leading to more time in transit on warmer UPS trucks. Nic purchased in warmer times may not hold up as well over multiple years but should be fine in the near term. Whatever nic I get at this point will be the last nic I use so I want it to start out in the best possible shape.
     

    Iron Molly

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    I can't recall when it happened but higher concentrations of nic can no longer be shipped by air in the US, leading to more time in transit on warmer UPS trucks. Nic purchased in warmer times may not hold up as well over multiple years but should be fine in the near term. Whatever nic I get at this point will be the last nic I use so I want it to start out in the best possible shape.

    Same here. This nic will be the last I use. I haven't ordered nic since 2016, so mine was most likely before the air transit ban. I will nervously wait!
     

    bnrkwest

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    I agree, I wonder if we will even make it until May. I see our door closing, so if you want or need something get it now if you can. I wanted to wait for more sales but I think I'll get what I want now and not wait. Mostly some coils for me.
     

    englishmick

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    I agree, I wonder if we will even make it until May. I see our door closing, so if you want or need something get it now if you can. I wanted to wait for more sales but I think I'll get what I want now and not wait. Mostly some coils for me.

    There have been quite a few clearance sales lately. Maybe the vendors are getting nervous too.

    I've been thinking about Nautilus heads myself. Those are the only tanks I have that use drop in coils. They are my insurance against arthritic fingers.
     

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    There have been quite a few clearance sales lately. Maybe the vendors are getting nervous too.

    I've been thinking about Nautilus heads myself. Those are the only tanks I have that use drop in coils. They are my insurance against arthritic fingers.
    I think you are right, if I was a vendor I'd be very nervous. I have some Nautilus & Kabuki as back up and stash of coils for them :)
     
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    My only suggestion if you are worried about heat/nicotine is to try to order from the place nearest you. I personally had some in a closet for almost 10 years and it was fine but I vape low nic so don't really taste it. I don't think 2 or 3 days in transit will hurt it.
     

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    I agree, I wonder if we will even make it until May. I see our door closing, so if you want or need something get it now if you can. I wanted to wait for more sales but I think I'll get what I want now and not wait. Mostly some coils for me.

    I think you are right. Now NY is trying to ban flavored eliquids.
     

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