Thanks for clearing that up! You convinced me that I definitely want to stick with simple for now. You almost have to make vaping a vocation if you want to learn everything there is to know, lol.
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Thanks for clearing that up! You convinced me that I definitely want to stick with simple for now. You almost have to make vaping a vocation if you want to learn everything there is to know, lol.
I've only been at this for 3 weeks, but I've already spent many late nights digging thru threads here and watching videos. It seems like this rabbit hole goes very far down indeed!
You'll get there - I've only been vaping a little over 5 weeks. Between the forum, trial and error and youtube (pbusardo in particular) - I feel I've now got enough equipment and knowledge to have a consistent vaping experience with minimal issues.
If I come across something I've not encountered before, well, that's what the ECF is for. Just keep at it, the learning curve is steeper than just buying a pack of smokes and inhaling, but the rewards are just so much greater.
I said that I've been vaping for about 5 weeks, but it just struck me, I've also been a non-smoker for 5 weeks.
If I come across something I've not encountered before, well, that's what the ECF is for. Just keep at it, the learning curve is steeper than just buying a pack of smokes and inhaling, but the rewards are just so much greater.
I said that I've been vaping for about 5 weeks, but it just struck me, I've also been a non-smoker for 5 weeks.
Very well put. Wow it's hard to believe you've only been vaping for 5 weeks and you're already so knowledgeable about it. You must have a special aptitude for the geek side of it!
Feels good to say that, don't it?
Oh yes, my questions were definitely answered and I'm a lot smarter than when I originally posted for sure. Thanks, Katya.Hello netnut and welcome to ECF!
So, have your questions been answered yet to your satisfaction or do you need further assistance?
I totally overpaid for it. I saw it as low as $3.99 on iVape, but the average price is about $5. Mine only opens from the mouthpiece, not the bottom, so I think it's disposable (no replacement heads available). And yes, changeable heads is the same as replaceable heads.
I know exactly how you feel. The second I feel like I know what I'm doing, someone throws me a curveball, usually in the form of "you should try (fill in the blank with something I've never heard of)".
Once I got a set up I was somewhat satisfied with, it became more fun to explore. I tend to email vendors before I order, to see if my items are compatible. You won't always get the best price if you order everything from the same vendor, but they can tell you what fits/works with what.
I know exactly how you feel. The second I feel like I know what I'm doing, someone throws me a curveball, usually in the form of "you should try (fill in the blank with something I've never heard of)".
Once I got a set up I was somewhat satisfied with, it became more fun to explore. I tend to email vendors before I order, to see if my items are compatible. You won't always get the best price if you order everything from the same vendor, but they can tell you what fits/works with what.
Rarely are cartos, clearos, etc as advertised ohms wise. I've got heads that are advertised as...
1.8 measures out to 2.2
2.4 measures out to 2.8
1.7 measures out to 1.5
Most of the large Tube Mods have a resistance measurement ability on them. You could also buy a digital multi tester. In my books it's a must have as it takes the guesswork out of the many issues that we encounter with clearos, cartos, batteries, chargers, etc.
I hadn't looked at it that way, but being able to use one vendor as a trusted resource is certainly worth a few extra bucks when you're clueless!
You're welcome but credit to the person that made the Vid. You can buy cheap multi testers ($5.00) but my advice would be to wait for a sale. I bought 5 recently, regular $40, on sale for $10- gave them to friends. Also has many others uses around the home.
Cheers.
Yeah, no kidding. Takes a special talent to distill something technical like that into such a clear presentation. I made sure I subscribed to her channel on Youtube.
Others you may want to follow:
Canadian: VaporChase aka Mindfield here at ECF: VaporChase - YouTube
U.S.: PBusardo: TasteYourJuice.com
U.K. Scott Bonner: E-Cig-Reviews.com - Electronic cigarette and E-Liquid video reviews, tutorials, user guides and discount codes
Regardless of their country of origin they all supply great reviews and plenty of info for us.
Cheers.
AWESOME resources. Thank you, thank you, thank you. I can see light at the end of the tunnel now.
Actually, there is some additional information that I did not see on here. First of all, the base you have is a single piece and you can replace the entire base for about $2.50 per head. Alternatively, the new T3/MT3 has a two piece head including a base and a head/coil assembly. The bases can be replaced as mentioned earlier and then you can use the new head./coil assemblies. I recommend that YOU DO NOT DO THIS. I recently replaced four T3/MT3 bases so I could use the NEW T3 head/coil assembly, which by the way is the same as the Protank head/coil and interchangeable. The reason I recommend buying a new T3/MT3 is that the new bases I just received are slightly wider than the new bases that come with the new T3's. The difference is slight, but enough so that I don't get good airflow through my battery. I was using a Sigelei V3 Telescoping PV when I encountered this problem. The stand alone base is too wide for a battery that sits inside a drip well to get enough airflow. I quickly checked the new bases on the new T3's and found they are smaller in diameter and do work fine. So, I just spent about $10 to get new bases, and I just discarded them and am using bases that come with the new T3's. Tolerances are a b_____ sometimes with ecigs, particularly with any adapter, and after market product. 1/100 of an inch is all it took for my 510/ego adapter to not thread a Kanger product, like the T3. Still worked fine for an eGo cone, for example, but not the Kanger. Some devices that claim they are Kanger compatible are not always reliable due to tiny tolerances with different setups.
Why not just buy a couple of new T3/MT3's and then enjoy the lower cost head/coil assemblies, without any problems with tolerances? BTW, the larger base T3 will probably work just fine on your ego battery. But how long do our starting kits stay our daily setups? While I still use ego's and evods myself, they are primarily my backup and "out with the wife" pv's, and they work perfectly for that. Your kit would be an excellent backup and "out and about" setup for me now. However, vaping has a way of getting us to want more and more...more battery power, longer lasting batteries, more capacity, better Vapor, flavor and throat hit, more, more, more. Heck, half the fun of vaping is the JOURNEY. Keeping it fresh and fun by trying new things seems to come naturally to all of us, it certainly does for me. Anyway, good luck to you. A little effort in our vaping will substantially improve our experience. However, anything that uses heat and liquid is going to require some maintenance...period. Enjoy the journey and happy vaping. My 2 cents...Best of luck.
Why not just buy a couple of new T3/MT3's and then enjoy the lower cost head/coil assemblies, without any problems with tolerances? BTW, the larger base T3 will probably work just fine on your ego battery. But how long do our starting kits stay our daily setups? While I still use ego's and evods myself, they are primarily my backup and "out with the wife" pv's, and they work perfectly for that. Your kit would be an excellent backup and "out and about" setup for me now. However, vaping has a way of getting us to want more and more...more battery power, longer lasting batteries, more capacity, better Vapor, flavor and throat hit, more, more, more. Heck, half the fun of vaping is the JOURNEY. Keeping it fresh and fun by trying new things seems to come naturally to all of us, it certainly does for me. Anyway, good luck to you. A little effort in our vaping will substantially improve our experience. However, anything that uses heat and liquid is going to require some maintenance...period. Enjoy the journey and happy vaping. My 2 cents...Best of luck.
Wow, thanks for taking the time to share so much detailed information. I want to make sure I'm understanding what you're saying...
So the Kanger T3 (one-piece) that I was originally going to order WILL fit my mega kgo vv just fine, but the bases on this page (also made by Kanger) probably WILL NOT fit?
Kanger eVod Base Replacement
(On the link above it says eVod base, but on the page it's clearly a T3 base.)
I ordered 2 of those bases, and a 5-pack of the coils from this page: Kanger T3s/MT3s Coil Replacement ** 5 Pack - 2.5 ohms They're already shipped, so discountvapers.com has super fast shipping, I can vouch for that.
So I guess I'm going to find out pretty soon whether or not these are going to work okay for my kgo... The one-piece T3s are cheap enough that maybe I'll order a couple, just so I'll have them in case this other deal doesn't work out.
I only have a general idea what you're talking about here, but want to clarify - this is just a general statement, right? And not a reference to the T3 bases I just ordered? I don't know enough at this point to want to mess around with after market accessories. I'm sure I'll get brave and start experimenting down the road, but I'm way too busy to have the extra mental bandwidth to even think about it right now. Easy and brainless is a higher priority for a while until I have more free time.*
EDIT: *My crazy busy life the past couple months is the whole reason I started jonesing for analog cigs again and got started with vaping in the first place, lol.
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Hi Netnut!
My dear friend Ocelot created this beautiful graphics illustrating eGo class battery threading.
As you can see, and eGo class battery is compatible with any topper that is 510 or eGo threaded (or both).
Kanger BCC clearomizers are eGo threaded and thus will fit just nicely on your KGO battery external threads.
My dear friend Ocelot created this beautiful graphics illustrating eGo class battery threading.
As you can see, and eGo class battery is compatible with any topper that is 510 or eGo threaded (or both).
Kanger BCC clearomizers are eGo threaded and thus will fit just nicely on your KGO battery external threads.
The link above takes me to the new, redesigned T3S base. The T3S clearomizers now come with 2-piece design--just like the eVods. You only need one base for each clearo, and all you replace is the coil head, just like with eVods and proTanks. If you don't own a T3 yet, just order a T3S--it comes with a new base. If you own an old T3--get a new base (just one) and a bunch of new T3S repaceable coil heads. Does that make sense?
Did you order a T3 or a T3S clearomizer? You know, the tank and the mouthpiece????
Don't worry those will work fine on your kgo. He was referring to his zmax which had the ego threading recessed into a drip well. for him the replacement heads were to wide with the drip well and was chocking off the air flow. This is not a problem with your kgo because the whole head is wide open to air.
https://encrypted-tbn3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTuD0uyCSNTHkRDrSeAuQB2oHCknre4IKg9GdbQq07xPaaG7mTKMQ
That image is a different mod but the same thing that's giving him problems, the wall around the connectoris choking off his air flow. There is also 2 different versions of this head the T3 and the Mt3 version. The only difference is the outer diameter of the head. The mt3 version is a little bit bigger around to match the mt3 better because of the extra metal sleeve on it. They will both work on the t3 or mt3 just might not match the outer diameter of the clearo if mixed up.
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