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Stock liquid Nic. Get a lifetime supply and keep it in the freezer. The rest of the stuff for making liquid will always be available.
Old stand by stock up list-
Essentials:
Nic
RTA's/RDA's
Replaceable batt mods
Wire or pre wrapped coils
DIY list
PG/VG
flavors
get these things after you get the essentials
Essentials:
Nic
RTA's/RDA's
Replaceable batt mods
Wire or pre wrapped coils
DIY list
PG/VG
flavors
get these things after you get the essentials
I'm the opposite- I learned to make e-liquid a few years ago, and if I can do that, you'll be aces in no time, promise! I just didn't make time to learn the rebuilding part when I believe I should have. I have all of the components I need though, so that's a start, right? Trouble is, I got stuck in the Nautilus bvc stage, and although I have the info needed to rebuild those coils, I've yet to try it. I also have a couple mini Melos with a back stock of 10 rebuildable coils, and I haven't played with those either. I've honestly been intimidated, but your post is an inspiration. I'm going to start fiddling with those this weekend. Thank you!
If you just want a roll of Kanthal wire rather than the fancy stuff or prewound coils then that will be simple to get even after a full out ban.
They have 30% off right now on SolosJeez! Have yet to get backup Aegis Solo ... was delaying for Thanksgiving sales
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May 11 is the drop-dead date. That's a bit less than eight months from now.
I do not think that is correct. There is nothing in the Tobacco Control Act that empowers the FDA to restrict anything that is made or imported for personal use. I believe it would take a new act of Congress to make that happen, and while I'm not ruling out that Congress might act, the way things currently stand, individuals should still be able to order hardware. The fact that it's now a "tobacco product" (thanks to Sottera v. FDA) still gives us a little bit of protection.
So you're going to let them win?
Of course there's something you can do. Start by setting aside the defeatist attitude and make a plan, then execute that plan. You still have some time left. Get it done!
By total coincidence I'd just gotten organized on stocking up again right before the hysteria hit.
I already make my own liquid and I had just started up again on stocking up on nicotine, once I had to admit that I have to pay (a lot) more to get it in smaller containers since my bum hands can't deal safely with liters. I'm compromising right now by getting 500 ml and then breaking that down into smaller bottles for freezing and mixing. It's way easier for me to pre-make a base liquid and then just add flavors, and the easiest way for that is having nicotine in small enough bottles that I can use the whole bottle to make one batch.
I always have at least 3 flavors in use since I get easily bored, so I'd already standardized my hardware. Due to the same hand problems, I just can't (really, I've tried - please don't argue) make my own coils. Fastech sells the ones I need in a package of 20 for a fairly reasonable price.
The hard part is carving out a budget space so I can just keep buying more nicotine and coils every month.
Edited to add that looking at the amounts in my signature again I've already saved a year's income, so I just need to cut out all other discretionary spending for awhile.
I already make my own liquid and I had just started up again on stocking up on nicotine, once I had to admit that I have to pay (a lot) more to get it in smaller containers since my bum hands can't deal safely with liters. I'm compromising right now by getting 500 ml and then breaking that down into smaller bottles for freezing and mixing. It's way easier for me to pre-make a base liquid and then just add flavors, and the easiest way for that is having nicotine in small enough bottles that I can use the whole bottle to make one batch.
I always have at least 3 flavors in use since I get easily bored, so I'd already standardized my hardware. Due to the same hand problems, I just can't (really, I've tried - please don't argue) make my own coils. Fastech sells the ones I need in a package of 20 for a fairly reasonable price.
The hard part is carving out a budget space so I can just keep buying more nicotine and coils every month.
Edited to add that looking at the amounts in my signature again I've already saved a year's income, so I just need to cut out all other discretionary spending for awhile.
Thanks for the correction on the date.
As for the second part. The way things are going I am not willing to trust that we will still be able to get hardware.
If something can Not be Legally Sold in a US Market, isn't that Kinda the whole purpose of Customs?
I don't use that much nic, so one liter I figure will last me over 15 years, if it holds up. My present stash I let sit at room temperature for 3 months before freezing it and it's starting a to yellow a bit after 2 more years. So I will be grabbing a fresh bottle of high grade nic sometime soon here for long term...
My method making juice is very easy. I don't use high flavor amounts except when making small vape pen juice so most base I premix 300 ml at a time in a condiment (clear ketchup) bottle from Dollar Tree. I fill to marks I made with PG and VG and then, for my 1 ml/mg, add 3 ml 100 mg nic. I then fill 30 ml glass bottles to about 25 ml for shake room. This makes each small drop of flavoring about .1% . I use a little as 5 drops per bottle depending on recipe. The only hard part is the number of flavor and juice bottles I've accumulated ... it definitely can become a "hobby". Note that flavoring is CHEAP.
A lot of people recommend a mechanical mod for the Vapapocolypse due to their simplicity. I bought a cheap one and actually my experience was it lasted the shortest time of any mod I've owned. If all my regulated/adjustable mods die, I'll use the old 510 socket to make a mech when that happens.
Whether you push your batteries or not, the coil for a mech has to be calibrated to what batteries put out. The power it draws and the power it needs must coincide. It's not really difficult but quite inconvenient, and I would recommend learning to use rebuildables and make coils with an adjustable power source first.
My method making juice is very easy. I don't use high flavor amounts except when making small vape pen juice so most base I premix 300 ml at a time in a condiment (clear ketchup) bottle from Dollar Tree. I fill to marks I made with PG and VG and then, for my 1 ml/mg, add 3 ml 100 mg nic. I then fill 30 ml glass bottles to about 25 ml for shake room. This makes each small drop of flavoring about .1% . I use a little as 5 drops per bottle depending on recipe. The only hard part is the number of flavor and juice bottles I've accumulated ... it definitely can become a "hobby". Note that flavoring is CHEAP.
A lot of people recommend a mechanical mod for the Vapapocolypse due to their simplicity. I bought a cheap one and actually my experience was it lasted the shortest time of any mod I've owned. If all my regulated/adjustable mods die, I'll use the old 510 socket to make a mech when that happens.
Whether you push your batteries or not, the coil for a mech has to be calibrated to what batteries put out. The power it draws and the power it needs must coincide. It's not really difficult but quite inconvenient, and I would recommend learning to use rebuildables and make coils with an adjustable power source first.
I don't think customs is very effective at stopping things coming in. Especially in small mail packets. USPS packages are shipped from China and other places with customs forms on them that most time do not match up with what is inside. USPS takes it to a customs clearance facility and then delivers it afterwards. It seems to hit the front door of the Customs facility and get handed back to USPS without much actual checking of any kind.
Lots of contraband comes in this way.
Lots of contraband comes in this way.
OK...
But that still Leave the small issue of Customs Interception/Seizing packages that contain items that can Not be Legally Sold in a US Market.
If they See it, You aint getting it.
If you're importing it for personal use, it is not being sold in the US market.
But even if they wanted to, do you really think Customs can check all the thousands of small parcels coming into the US to see if that "flashlight" might be a mod, or those "machined parts" might be an atty?
Customs can Only check a Small Percentage of what comes into the USA. But I'm sure they will Target the High Volume shippers like FT.
And you would be Surprised how Many small packages can be X-Ray in an Hour.
Fasttech sells thousands of non vape items.....We know them for vape items. It may be good percent of business for them but I doubt customs will target them because of the myriad of electronic items they sell.
You may be able to x-ray a lot of items in an hour but it adds to the log jam and is expensive. Is it worth the trouble to them?
You may be able to x-ray a lot of items in an hour but it adds to the log jam and is expensive. Is it worth the trouble to them?
We shall see.
Here's the thing: I'm set for a lifetime with both hardware and essential consumables. But if I wasn't, I would prioritize the essential consumables over hardware. I think it's a lot easier to restrict the consumables than the hardware, and they will focus on the low-hanging fruit first.
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