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kathi17

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Seen some talk about the plastic/glass tanks.
When I started I got a few plastic ones cause they were cheaper. Had also splurged and got 1 glass tank. Then I learned about tank cracker juices - luckily I hadn't put any in the plastic tanks. Since then I've bought only glass. I have a couple RBAs that came with both plastic and steel - the plastic parts have never been used - wish they had glass so I could easily see how much juice was left in them.

Yeah, my Kayfun Lite + is like that. I was using the steel tank, then finally tried the plastic one so I would be able to see my juice. I'm really glad the Kayfun 4 comes with a glass section!
 

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Yeah, my Kayfun Lite + is like that. I was using the steel tank, then finally tried the plastic one so I would be able to see my juice. I'm really glad the Kayfun 4 comes with a glass section!

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There's been many a time when I thought about switching the RBAs to the plastic so I could see. Right now both have tank crackers in them so that's out for now. Plus it would be my luck that if I did use the plastic I would end up putting something in that I though was ok and then find out the hard way that it wasn't.
 

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02/19/2015 Entry #2 . . .

Time to change it up some . . .

1. What is your preferred device and atty/tank and why:


Right now I do not have a "preferred" device and/or atty/tank, since I change them depending on where I am or going to and what I think works best for "Me" which includes the following:

KR808 "eCig' - Carto; 650/1100/1300 - Carto/Clearomizer; 5v device - 510 Atty/Carto/Tank, and VV/VW - Clearomizer/Tank . . . Then there is "My" New Billet Box Doesn't use any topper since there is an "E-Liquid" tank that is incorporated into device (Still getting use to using too) . . . :facepalm:
 
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02/19/2015 Entry #3 . . .

Time to change it up some . . .

2. What is your preferred juice pg/vg ratio:


I do not have a "preferred" PG/VG because I am still trying to find what levels work best for "Me", especially since I could care less if it really makes "Clouds" - TASTE is more important . . . Some "E-Liquids" I have and enjoy are 70/30 and other 60/40 . . . I just recently got a couple of new "E-Liquids" theat are 80/20 blends . . . AND - I am also planning to try some straight VG . . . SO - We will see . . . ;)
 
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02/19/2015 Entry #5 . . .

Time to change it up some . . .

4. What is your funniest or most interesting vape related story

Don't know how funny or interesting, but something that some people will understand and can relate too . . . Especially - After using "Menthol Crystal Liquid" for the first time . . .

FINDING YOURSELF ON THE FLOOR AND THAT YOU NEED TO PUT YOUR LUNGS BACK INTO YOUR BODY . . .
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I use one flavor at a time with one tank, and when I switch flavors I rinse my tank out and fill it with the new flavor.


2/19 #3

I do pretty much the same thing--except that I still have a large assortment of tanks, so I still have several flavors from which to choose. And the reason why I keep at a bottle until it's empty is more pragmatic: it's so that I can clear space for another bottle from my boxes. :facepalm:
 

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I generally have at least 5 tanks with different flavors ready to go. Then have a little dripper just in case. Last week, was down to just a couple juices and it was enough to motivate me into making several.

I have been making juices all week. I am finding some new ones I really like. I did mostly 10 mls of each but there are probably 15 or so sitting in there. Some I am already thinking about making either 30 or 50 mls of before I put all the stuff back in the box. HPNO is one... it is really great on its own, sweet and mild grapefruity. Love grapefruit vapes so may make another one and add some pink grapefruit to it. Vaped the 10 mls of Horehound already and will make more this week, thinking about making a small test of horehound/dark chocolate. The banana split is good after a steep but could use more than the 5% flavoring I started with. I did all my juices in 3 mg nic this time and notice no problems with that. Ordered FW Toasted Marshmallow when I ordered the Mango for hubby... looking forward to that one too. I do thik that from here I will probably do 2 mg nic and then 1 mg and not just go to zero nic from here. I can do that with DIY if and when I decide I wanna.
 

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02/19/2015 Entry #3 . . .

Time to change it up some . . .

2. What is your preferred juice pg/vg ratio:


I do not have a "preferred" PG/VG because I am still trying to find what levels work best for "Me", especially since I could care less if it really makes "Clouds" - TASTE is more important . . . Some "E-Liquids" I have and enjoy are 70/30 and other 60/40 . . . I just recently got a couple of new "E-Liquids" theat are 80/20 blends . . . AND - I am also planning to try some straight VG . . . SO - We will see . . . ;)

is'nt that 80/20 harsh on the throat?
 

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02/19/2015 Entry #4 . . .

Time to change it up some . . .

3. Do you DIY your own juice?

NOPE - Probably not ever going to happen . . . Just Sayin' . . . :facepalm:

Although, I do add "Menthol Crystal Liquid" and/or "Kolada" to almost every "E-Liquid" I vape . . . ;)

oh man 80/20 and menthol... just reading that is giving me a headache Ha Ha!
 

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I use one flavor at a time with one tank, and when I switch flavors I rinse my tank out and fill it with the new flavor.
My laziness usually gets me into trouble with my coil: since one tank will be devoted to one flavor (until the bottle is gone), I have a tendency to just refill the tank. If I'm feeling energetic, I'll run the head under water to clear out some of the gunk. This, of course, results in a consistent drop in vape flavor and quality until I finally force myself to replace the coil--but that's usually too much work for me. :laugh: My parents always warned me that laziness would get me in trouble....! :ohmy:
 

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My laziness usually gets me into trouble with my coil: since one tank will be devoted to one flavor (until the bottle is gone), I have a tendency to just refill the tank. If I'm feeling energetic, I'll run the head under water to clear out some of the gunk. This, of course, results in a consistent drop in vape flavor and quality until I finally force myself to replace the coil--but that's usually too much work for me. :laugh: My parents always warned me that laziness would get me in trouble....! :ohmy:

since I vape up to 30ml a day I have been rewicking my main RDA just about daily and a recoil job about every 1 1/2 weeks Ha Ha!
anybody here like or use cotton bacon?
 

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since I vape up to 30ml a day I have been rewicking my main RDA just about daily and a recoil job about every 1 1/2 weeks Ha Ha!
anybody here like or use cotton bacon?
Never tried it. My wife did eye me curiously, however, when I came home with a package of Japanese cotton (Shiseido) from the local beauty supply store. Seems to work well, and since I have something like 60 pads, it should last for a while.
 

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since I vape up to 30ml a day I have been rewicking my main RDA just about daily and a recoil job about every 1 1/2 weeks Ha Ha!
anybody here like or use cotton bacon?

I've been using mostly rayon lately, with some regular cotton and ecowool mixed in depending on how fast I want or need the topper to wick. I've found the differences in wicking speed helpful in getting just the right amount of juice for the heat and air flow I prefer.

Edit: Question...does it wick faster or slower than say, rayon or regular cotton??
 
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since I vape up to 30ml a day I have been rewicking my main RDA just about daily and a recoil job about every 1 1/2 weeks Ha Ha!
anybody here like or use cotton bacon?
I have made and wicked so many coils... let's see now... uh hm... carry the 3... yep. 3. As such, I've not even gone through what camw with the subtank...and, when I bought my kanthal, the gave me some oc cotton balls. Believe I'm set for a while. That said, I don't think I will try cotton bacon. I think it is a marketing gimmick. The Japanese cotton, on the other hand, does appear to be superior.
 

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My laziness usually gets me into trouble with my coil: since one tank will be devoted to one flavor (until the bottle is gone), I have a tendency to just refill the tank. If I'm feeling energetic, I'll run the head under water to clear out some of the gunk. This, of course, results in a consistent drop in vape flavor and quality until I finally force myself to replace the coil--but that's usually too much work for me. :laugh: My parents always warned me that laziness would get me in trouble....! :ohmy:

I'm apt to do the same thing. I need to change my habits, because vaping is so much better when everything is clean and fresh.
 
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