Beginner here

[carpetgrass]

Hi folks

I'm new to this. Been a moderately heavy smoker since for near 15 years since i was a teenager. My first child is coming real soon so i have been on cold turkey from cigarettes. Kinda tough and learnt about e-cigarettes. Looking to learn more about it and hope it can help me quit smoking so as to see my child grow up. Also, saw first hand what smoking can do to my FIL.

cheers and looking to hear from like minded people here!

 

[daleron]

Welcome to ECF carpetgrass, make yourself right at home
Congratulations on the soon coming new child!!

 

[carpetgrass]

thanks daleron

been watching youtube about the different stuff, starter kids, mods tanks coils. so much to learn!

 

[nkr501]

Welcome to the forums! It seem overwhelming, but once you get into it you catch onto everything pretty quick. Good luck and always ask away if you aren't sure or want a second opinion. This place has a lot of awesome people to help you along the way.

 

[Susan~S]

Hello and welcome to the forum @carpetgrass. Glad to have you here!

If you are interested in learning more about e-cigarettes (and all the parts and pieces) below are some blog posts by ECF member @Baditude that I highly recommend for someone new to vaping.

1. A Good Starter's Setup for a Beginning Vapor
2. Advancing Up the Vaping Ladder with Egos and Mods
3. Proper terminology - Is it a carto, a tank, or what? A Guide to Juice Attachments
4. Something Safe for Cinnamon and Citrus Flavors

And here is a great thread on terminology: Vaping slang and acronyms

Also check out this forum: SG Vapers. Make sure you read all the "stickies" as there are special rules you must follow when posting due to the sensitivity of vaping in Singapore. You won't be able to ask where to buy hardware/juice in SG as your government monitors/reads ECF forum posts. It's all explained in one of the "Newbe Q&A" stickies.

Regarding purchasing across the causeway <= link

 

[carpetgrass]

oh thanks much! really appreciate it!

 

[GillTheGrunt]

Hello and welcome.
I smoked for thirty years and have cig free for four months now. I really feel vaping was a major reason that I was able to do it. I just stopped smoking and started vaping, with the help of a friend who is an avid vaper. My first setup, and really the one I like the best for every day all day vape is a simple Atlantis/ Istick 50 watt, its easy to use, small to carry and inexpensive as well.

good luck to you.

 

[carpetgrass]

hi GillTheGrunt

Yup i have looked at the stick and atlantis setup among others. Since there are so many setups and variety out there, i really appreciate the advice and feedback. It is one thing to just read reviews. I feel safer reading about the experience of someone who just used the item. thanks again!

 

[GillTheGrunt]

Glad to help, BTW, I actually prefer the original Atlantis over the V2 flavor wise...but I use the V2 coils as they wick thicker juices better, if that makes sense to you.

 

[sofarsogood]

These days I think beginners willing to spend $80-90 should go right to temp control. Ten days ago I got a Kangxin mini with TC and it has been flawless. I think they are available in the low 40s and there must be others that do as well. I use rda's so I'm not familair with what tanks with nickel coils might be the best choice.

 

[carpetgrass]

wow so much information and consideration. well, the point is i need to know where to get the equipment in the first place!

one thing is for sure, the missus is very pleased that i have stopped smoking haha

 

[GillTheGrunt]

I stick just dropped a 40 watt TC device. I just ordered it off sweet-vapes for $36.95....let you know how it goes...
As far as tc with tanks, its great I set my temp at 470 watts at 35 and vape away all day with no dry hits even when I chain vape high vg jucie

 

[suprtrkr]

Hi and welcome.

 

[carpetgrass]

thanks suprtrkr.

hey gill, thanks for the share again. will keep a look out for the different models of mods. just exploring for a simple setup but your info is helpful.

 

[carpetgrass]

Hello and welcome to the forum @carpetgrass. Glad to have you here!

If you are interested in learning more about e-cigarettes (and all the parts and pieces) below are some blog posts by ECF member @Baditude that I highly recommend for someone new to vaping.

1. A Good Starter's Setup for a Beginning Vapor
2. Advancing Up the Vaping Ladder with Egos and Mods
3. Proper terminology - Is it a carto, a tank, or what? A Guide to Juice Attachments
4. Something Safe for Cinnamon and Citrus Flavors

And here is a great thread on terminology: Vaping slang and acronyms

Also check out this forum: SG Vapers. Make sure you read all the "stickies" as there are special rules you must follow when posting due to the sensitivity of vaping in Singapore. You won't be able to ask where to buy hardware/juice in SG as your government monitors/reads ECF forum posts. It's all explained in one of the "Newbe Q&A" stickies.

Regarding purchasing across the causeway <= link

hi susan, i can't post on SGVapers. do i need to be verified before i can do so?

 

[Susan~S]

hi susan, i can't post on SGVapers. do i need to be verified before i can do so?

You need to wait until the servers update at :25 past the hour. So in about 25 minutes you will be able to post there.

 

[carpetgrass]

You need to wait until the servers update at :25 past the hour. So in about 25 minutes you will be able to post there.

i guess it is updated already! i can post there now. thanks much!

 

[Baditude]

Being a new member, you need to post 5 times and then wait an hour for the server to reset before you can post outside of the New Members section:

New Members Rules

Whoops! I see you figured it out.

 

[carpetgrass]

Being a new member, you need to post 5 times and then wait an hour for the server to reset before you can post outside of the New Members section:

New Members Rules

Whoops! I see you figured it out.

haha yeah. watching football and reading this forum. excellent saturday evening!

 

[DingerCPA]

Welcome Carpetgrass!

Yes, ECF is a pretty grand place. Susan~S has hooked you up with some great starting information - especially the blogs by Baditude.

There are so many options these days - mechanical mods and cartomizers back in the earlier days; variable voltage/wattage topping out around 11-15W when I first started about 18 months ago. Now, it's hundreds of watts and temperature control.

I'm pretty simplistic with my vaping - I have mods that top out from 30-50W and use Nautiluses, Protanks and some Subtanks. I like cloud, but I want flavor more.

I always throw the following for consideration:
* Tube, Box, or Stick form?
* Internal or replaceable batteries?
* Tight airflow or loose draw?
* Do you want to build your own coils or do you want to pop them from a blister pack?

There are thousands of combinations available, but there is at least one that will be right for you!