Are you done stocking up?

[BigPappa]

Thank you, I have a supply not in rotation and this is interesting about freezing and noticing the different charge levels quantified.
Thanks.

NP. The thing that was interesting is that you're better off storing your batteries at a 40% charge than a 100% charge. I did not know that. I did know that storing batteries at a cool temperature was better, but the 40% thing was a surprise.

 

[CMD-Ky]

NP. The thing that was interesting is that you're better off storing your batteries at a 40% charge than a 100% charge. I did not know that. I did know that storing batteries at a cool temperature was better, but the 40% thing was a surprise.

I had heard that but I never saw anything specific.

 

[FranC]

30% off at ejuices.com with code heatwave30 when you spend 60, 25 off with code hot25 if you spend 50 and 20 off with code warm20 if you spend 35.

 

[LoveVanilla]

Question for Aegis Solo users: If you use an RTA with it, what RTA are you using? Just ordered a couple for my wife and myself. I'm not interested in a drop in coil tank and since the Solo is wider than any of our mods, I'm thinking something other than a 22mm RTA would be more appropriate to top it off.

I went with Digikey Siren 2's, 24mm; though don't yet have in hand. My preference is quality single-coil RTAs with less restricted MTL draw and excellent flavor. Check out its reviews

 

[*RJ*]

Question for Aegis Solo users: If you use an RTA with it, what RTA are you using? Just ordered a couple for my wife and myself. I'm not interested in a drop in coil tank and since the Solo is wider than any of our mods, I'm thinking something other than a 22mm RTA would be more appropriate to top it off.

I have on order some Geekvape Zeus dual and single coil and the Wotofo serpent elevate. I haven’t used them yet but they seem to be liked. See the link below.

Top air RTAs

 

[*RJ*]

I spent some time unpacking everything and found an empty drawer in my china cabinet for most of it. I don’t like it there although it is stored away neatly. I think I’ll go to the thrift store to look for storage options. I don’t want to put it in my unfinished basement due to humidity. Just out of room. My DIY juice supplies and spill over hardware are in my kitchen island. I feel better.

 

[bnrkwest]

Glad you solved the leak and are liking it now. I've never vaped Beserker but my initial impression of the KFL 2019 was that it was a noticeably warmer vape then any other KFL or RTA I've used. It took me a while to 'warm' up to it and like it.

It is warmer, I have a long drip tip on it to cool it off a bit all in all I like 2019

 

[bnrkwest]

June 5, 2016:

I bet none of us thought this thread would end up being the great ongoing resource for so many for the last three plus years.

Well played @bnrkwest

I had no idea! But so glad it is here to help others too

 

[bnrkwest]

I've always kept a minimum of at least 2 years worth of liquid and hardware just in case. And I make it a habit to buy discontinued/clearance items that work well for me in bulk due to the massive savings. But with Romney having a bill to also ban refillable setups and restrict e-cigs to things like the Mojo (non-refillable closed systems that are disposable) I started stocking up on more. Regardless of what the FDA does next year, with the current fake crisis going on, there is a good chance that bill will pass before then. It would go into effect 90 days after being passed, which means stocking up now would be better than waiting until then as I can see hoarding and shortages happening in those 90 days.

This is my stockpile so far:
Tanks:
8 Aspire Triton Mini's + 11 glass replacements
8 Smok M17's + 11 glass replacements

Coils:
95 Aspire Nautilus Mini coils
(each lasts me about 2-3 weeks or more)

164 M17 coils
(each last me about 30 days @ 12 hours a day based on the one I use just for work)

We do not use flavors, so the coils tend to last awhile. I figure I have enough coils for at the very least 7+ years for the both of us, not including probably another 3.5 from cleaning them... so say 10.5+ years.

12 Vape Bands (being paranoid, I will be using 3, one in the middle and one on each end)

Batteries/Battery mods:
4 Smok Majesty 225w (if/when the crap hits the fan I will switch to reserving these for when the ones below are all dead as I can get 18650 batteries at any time). I might get the $9.99 ModShield's for each of those, but I am not certain if they would really protect anything.

I will store these in freezer in ziploc bags with silica gel packets:
6 e-leaf 10W isticks
5 e-leaf 30w isticks
8 Smok Priv17 60W

Liquid:
1 gallon +.5L propelyne glycol (can always get this and VG in the future)
3.5L 100mg -100% VG, in freezer
2.0L 100mg -100% PG, in freezer (I usually get 100% VG, but got some PG as the general consensus seems to be that PG might last longer. So I will save these for last).

I also have my apocalypse stash:
-a large 1 gallon bag of really old stuff like Nova's and several other old ones with previously used but cleaned coils.
-a couple of very old odd battery mods (a pipe and a roughstack).
-a 1 gallon bag of completely broken parts/atty's/ego batteries/pass-through's/battery mods (I might be able to piecemeal, glue, or solder some into working order).


Where I am pretty sure that I am lacking:
Liquid: 1L 100mg lasts us about 14 months, with only 5.5L of liquid that will only last about 6+ years for the two of us. This is where I feel uncomfortable. I want more but I am concerned it will go bad, but I see some of the forum users have stockpiled 10-15 years. I'd like at least another 5 years worth (4L+) to match my stocked up hardware life, but I am just nervous.

Battery mods: I cannot really get anymore eleaf's or Priv's than what I have as they will die before I even get to use them. (I like those because they are lighter/smaller than a big clunky Majesty). Once my eleaf's and Priv's die, I only have 4 Majesty mods to get me by, if they fail I am screwed.

Any thoughts/suggestions on my stockpile? Especially concerning stocking more liquid than what I currently have? Has anyone used a ModShield and are they worth it? Has anyone who has used a Majesty 225w had them fail and if so how long did it last? (One that I have is about 2-3 years old, that is why I got 3 more). Do you have any suggestions for other 18650 mods that are cheap and reliable? Are there any good single 18650 mods out there (just one battery so it's smaller... I had a half dozen Z-max that used a single 18650 that all went bad within a rather quickly and some Z-max that were 18350 and more than half of those went bad pretty fast as well).

I stocked up on Provari's for external batt mods but also have a Solo, Jac and mini Dani. I know Provari's last, so that is why I picked them. You can still find a few around. But cost effective I say get some Solos for $35 each

 

[BigPappa]

But cost effective I say get some Solos for $35 each

Looks good, just picked up 2, might get more soon.

 

[bnrkwest]

Looks good, just picked up 2, might get more soon.

 

[bnrkwest]

And I got another solo. And another minifit, and some pods. The idea that nothing at all will be available very soon is daunting.

I know the feeling, just put in a FT order for those top fill tanks for KF 2019 and more Zenith coils.

 

[bnrkwest]

The reason for freezing them is that I did some quick research on batteries and this is what I found:

The typical estimated life of a Lithium-Ion battery is about two to three years or 300 to 500 charge cycles, whichever occurs first.

Storing batteries in freezer at 40% charge vs 100%:
...........40% charge.............100% charge
0°C......98% (after 1 year)....94% (after 1 year)
25°C....96% (after 1 year)....80% (after 1 year)
40°C....85% (after 1 year)....65% (after 1 year)
60°C....75% (after 1 year)....60% (after 3 months)

I was hoping packing them in plastic bags with silica gel packets would protect the electronics...

Does anyone else think this is a bad idea?

I am not sure what effect it has on the boards?

 

[stols001]

I am going to get at least one more solo eliquids.com with the coupon codes seems like the best deal, but I'm not awake yet.

This is an awesome thread, yes.
Anna

 

[bnrkwest]

The more I use the KF 2019 the more I like it. I really like the simplicity of the top fill tank you can get at FT. If you use it tho be sure to keep tank upright and level when filling. I had it tipped and was getting leaking! So much easier to top fill a KF

 

[Pigs]

The reason for freezing them is that I did some quick research on batteries and this is what I found:

The typical estimated life of a Lithium-Ion battery is about two to three years or 300 to 500 charge cycles, whichever occurs first.

Storing batteries in freezer at 40% charge vs 100%:
...........40% charge.............100% charge
0°C......98% (after 1 year)....94% (after 1 year)
25°C....96% (after 1 year)....80% (after 1 year)
40°C....85% (after 1 year)....65% (after 1 year)
60°C....75% (after 1 year)....60% (after 3 months)

I was hoping packing them in plastic bags with silica gel packets would protect the electronics...

Does anyone else think this is a bad idea?

Check out myth number 8 in this great video by Mooch. About 8 1/2 mins in.

 

[bnrkwest]

So far my drop in coil tanks ended up being Kabuki, Ego1's, T18's and Zenith. I have quite a few coils stocked too. Sometimes you just need a vape when no time to build.

 

[Fidola13]

I guess you could buy enough pre-built coils to last a vaping life but why not switch to rebuildables? Seems like the more practical way to go to me in the long term even if it is a hassle for some folks.
I feel in my bones that vape hardware is just another inevitable domino to fall. Maybe months timescale, maybe more but we've seen how fast they move when the (social) media pressure gets big.

I don’t think I was too clear in my post. I normally use just RBAs and mostly make my own coils.

However, I’ve got some health issues that aren’t going to improve and cause my hands to tremble. And I’m not getting any younger lol!!

It’s for those times & flares that having sub ohm tanks with drop in coils become essential.

This summer I tore a tendon in my thumb and was unable to even build with pre made coils. Fortunately I had my stash Cascade tanks and GT coils and it was a “lifesaver”!!!

But you’re so right- RBAs are definitely the way to go for me when physically able

 

[*RJ*]

Looks good, just picked up 2, might get more soon.

I really love my solos.

 

[rosesense]

So, according to Mooch it isn't advisable to store batts in the fridge or freezer. Freezer can cause them to explode. I think the same would be true for internal batt mods, I wouldn't put them in the freezer or fridge.