Day #2.5. I keep on buying new kits and getting discouraged!

[my4jewels]

Hi, all. The op is my cousin. I referred her to come here and join ecf after a long phonecall. Unforutnately, it's almost impossible for us to get together. I'm going to send her some samples off some of my stronger flavored diy juice and some Boge cartomizers. For the time being, she wants to stay with the ciggie size, and I agree that getting some good cartos will make this a better experience.

kakg2x, help is on the way!!! I am sure this will get much better for you as time goes on. I'm going to send you an email with a video showing how to properly fill your cartos(cartomizer) when I send them. I'll try to get this stuff in the mail tomorrow.

This is such a great group of folks. I told her that everyone would run to her rescue to help out, and I was right!!! Thanks, everyone!!

 

[ambition]

Yes, brilliant. Throwing money and new hardware at the problem will continue to make this a frustrating and fruitless exercise for her.

jewel, that's exactly what she needs.
Cartos, stronger juice and someone to hold her hand while she gets used to the change.
Thanks for taking the initiative on this.

 

[my4jewels]

I admit that when we spoke on the phone, I started talking about ego's, riva's, and mods. After a while, I realized that what she wants out of vaping isn't what I want. I forgot how overwhelming all of this can be.

Sorry, Cuz, if I confused you. You are gonna be much happier with your equipment as soon get it working the way it should and your tastebuds start getting more sensitive. I 2nd the advice to drink lots more water. I can always tell that vaping tastes much better if I am well hydrated.

 

[kladidlehopper]

I dont know. When I first started vaping I could taste the flavors right away when I got a good hit. It sounds to me like your getting dry hits. My first kit had 3 part atomizers and I got a good hit about 33% of the time. My current kit came with cartos but they sounded like nothing more than enclosed attys to me so I ordered clearomisers with it. When I got it I was right, I couldn't get the cartos to work to save my life. But the clearomizers taste awsome. They tend to clog after a couple fills and I'm look for better ones but other than a little extra work they vape great. Also. some flavors don't really stand out. Try something distinctive like vanilla. Once you get a good vape you'll always know a good hit from a dry one.

 

[kakg2x]

First off, stop buying those small battery ecigs. You need a boost up with either an eGo (not the eGo-T) or the KGO. The tank system, like what you already have, mute flavors horribly for me. Get yourself either of the 2 I mentioned and some dual coil cartomizers or Boge 2ohm cartomizers. Give yourself some time to heal from smoking...your taste buds will come back.

Hi. Thanks for the info. I actually ordered this (510 Dual coil Mega Cartomizer LR 1.5 Ohm - Stainless, 5 Pack (CARTO-Mega-DC-Stainless) today. Any idea where I can get a good deal on an eGo battery???? (Why not the eGo-T?). Also, how long do the cartos last? Next question, could I have somehow killed my atty in 1/2 a day by vaping too many times at once???

 

[kakg2x]

Thanks for the info. I just found out my cousin actually makes her own juice (been doing it for a while and very satisfied). She is sending me some this week to try (strong flavors, like cinnamon, etc.) Hope that helps! Tired of tasting "yuck".

 

[kakg2x]

Thank you! I ordered some 510 Dual coil Mega Cartomizer LR 1.5 Ohm - Stainless, 5 Pack. Hope that was right????

 

[kakg2x]

Hi, all. The op is my cousin. I referred her to come here and join ecf after a long phonecall. Unforutnately, it's almost impossible for us to get together. I'm going to send her some samples off some of my stronger flavored diy juice and some Boge cartomizers. For the time being, she wants to stay with the ciggie size, and I agree that getting some good cartos will make this a better experience.

kakg2x, help is on the way!!! I am sure this will get much better for you as time goes on. I'm going to send you an email with a video showing how to properly fill your cartos(cartomizer) when I send them. I'll try to get this stuff in the mail tomorrow.

This is such a great group of folks. I told her that everyone would run to her rescue to help out, and I was right!!! Thanks, everyone!!

Thanks, sooooo much, cos! I'm looking forward to your package . I'm really glad you sent me here because I've gotten all sorts of great advice!!!! BTW - I think I blew my atty in 1/2 a day grrrrrr

 

[MrGiggly]

Nothing wrong with the ego-t batteries if you stick a decent cartomiser on top of it. I use one when I'm out and about and it serves me just fine. I found the tanks to be a pita. No flavour and so many dry hits (a burning taste where the atomiser hasn't enough juice).

You did right in buying some cartomisers to experiment with. There are plenty of details on how you fill them and keep them topped up and once you get the hang of it its all rather painless. How long they last is dependent on a number of factors, the most important being to keep em moist. Mine last me about a week before they start to drop off in performance, for some its a couple of days, for other people its weeks. There are a number of variations on how to fill them, and if you do a bit more reading or ask in here you should find one that suits your style and gives you consistent results.

 

[kakg2x]

WOW, thanks Mr. Giggly! That was REALLY helpful information! I did just go online and buy a couple KGO batteries since I bought the 510 Dual coil Mega Cartomizer LR 1.5 Ohm. I'm hearing my 510-T might not be able to handle the dual coil. I plan on watching MORE videos on how to fill the cartomizer (I did buy a drip tip too). OUCH $$$. Hope I figure all this out soon!

 

[MrGiggly]

Some of the more seasoned guys suggest that LR isn't a good idea because it can damage the switching circuit in the battery. I ran a 1.5 dual coil cartomiser and it worked ok but it went through juice like crazy and I was forever filling it up. I now use boge 2.0ohms and they work great for me. Plenty of flavour and a good amount of vapour. I use the standard size ones so they do need filling fairly regularly.

 

[kakg2x]

Some of the more seasoned guys suggest that LR isn't a good idea because it can damage the switching circuit in the battery. I ran a 1.5 dual coil cartomiser and it worked ok but it went through juice like crazy and I was forever filling it up. I now use boge 2.0ohms and they work great for me. Plenty of flavour and a good amount of vapour. I use the standard size ones so they do need filling fairly regularly.

Again, thanks. I'll try what I've purchased (obviously) but keep the boge 2.0 in mind for the future FOR SURE!

 

[vid]

I found that tanks in general mute the flavor of juices pretty good, since you already have the 501 batt's get some good horizontal coil kanger cartomizers, you should get plenty of TH and Flavor out of those.

As for juice flavors I thought I would be a big menthol or fruit person, but turns out all I vape is chocolate and vanilla and I'm not even a chocolate person. Vermillion River and Gourmet Vapor has some good juices, I just tried some of Good Prophets USA liquid, and Peanut Butter is pretty damn tasty!

I just got some Kanger Horizontal Coil 510 Cartomizers from Good Prophets as well and they are great in my opinion, no need for LR or Dual coil after trying these, plus the flavors for me in these are perfect. I think 5 packs are 6.99 and I get about a week out of a cartomizer by just refilling.

 

[BigLarry33]

I got off cigs (I think) w/ 21 century smoke kit. If u have Circle K they always have the cartos

 

[BigLarry33]

Then straight to mods

 

[anorth_uk]

Then straight to mods

and that's where the savings stop lol - but my mini don and GG Stealth look the dogs

 

[ambition]

Kakg2x
You deffs don't want to be putting those LR you have on your 510t. You will kill it quick smart.

You've amassed quite a bit of kit in a very short time, but each piece you have now has definite unique advantages. Like the poster above, I recommend you get horizontal coil standard resistance cartos for the 510, apologies if you already have some on the way.

Now I'd just wait for all my kit to arrive and just sit back and enjoy it for a bit. No need to buy more stuff for a while, just kick back and learn what it is to vape, and you'll soon find out for yourself what you enjoy.

If or should I say when you have questions, you know you can always come back here.

 

[BigLarry33]

Yes, I bought the $40 21st century kit for $40. I almost threw it out, but tried cartomizers. It came 3-piece. Then I loved it. I bought a Safe Cig kit & it was a rip off & they had the worst service you could imagine. It soured me to big kit companies w/ cig sized batteries


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[Nic-holio]

Hi. Thanks for the info. I actually ordered this (510 Dual coil Mega Cartomizer LR 1.5 Ohm - Stainless, 5 Pack (CARTO-Mega-DC-Stainless) today. Any idea where I can get a good deal on an eGo battery???? (Why not the eGo-T?). Also, how long do the cartos last? Next question, could I have somehow killed my atty in 1/2 a day by vaping too many times at once???

Hi kakg2x!

Welcome to the ECF forums and also to the wide world of vaping!

You will probably get pretty good performance out of those cartos - I've been using SmokTech "EMDCC"'s for about 6 weeks now. 1.5 ohms is a pretty good match for the voltage/power of a typical eGo-type battery.

Your eGo-T battery will probably work fine with these cartos - the eGo battery connector's "inside" threads are 510, so pretty much any 510 device should thread right down onto it. (and if you have the urge to "accessorize", they make "shorty cones" you can get that just cover up the "outer" threads that are pretty cheap too).

If you will be buying more eGo batteries, I'd say get the biggest eGo type battery you are pretty sure you will be comfortable with carrying around - and also for the extended battery life. Just make sure you read reviews on brands. I've seen a lot of good things said here on the forums about kGo brand 1100mAh units they sell at hoosierecigsupply, though I haven't tried them myself. eGo type batts as small as 650 mAh can be found -- these are between 2.5-3" long, and easier to tuck into your pocket, etc.

Another thing you may want to consider, if you're on the market for 1-2 eGo batteries, is a USB passthrough eGo type battery. This is a special type that has a USB port on the bottom hidden under a screw-off cap. When you're at your PC or anywhere else (car?) that has a USB power feed, you can plug up and use the USB to power your vaping, and it also charges the battery. When you need to "go", you can unplug from the USB cord, screw the cap back on, and you are untethered. I've seen JoyeTech brand 1000mAh USB pass-throughs around $20 - though I can't speak for how well the battery cells last in them - you'd have to check reviews. I'd imagine they're probably pretty good though.

Just a few ideas. heh, like you needed anymore huh? We've sort of bombarded you haven't we.

The cartos tend to hold up pretty good. Pay attention to everything your cousin tells you about properly filling them. The most important thing about cartomizers is they need to stay wet. This is especially true on lower resistance ones, because the coils can overheat and burn the filler material quickly. Once you get a burnt taste in the carto you may or may not ever get rid of it.

I have had EMDCC's that are still going after 6 weeks of off-and-on (not constant) use. I am pretty sure I've cleaned out all of them once now. I'm still experimenting with flavors, or in some cases, vaping up what is left of "those other flavors" so they don't go to waste. So I've flushed out any cartos before putting a different flavor of liquid in them. Anywho, the main thing with cartos like these is to try to keep them wet so the coils don't burn the filler. Most people seem to get anywhere from 1-2 weeks out of these, others more, and of course it depends on the hardware you're using. Eventually the carto will (apparently) drop off in performance, and at that point most folks just toss them. And you may get a "dud" from time to time, or so it is said. I haven't seen one yet but I haven't been through near as many as I'm sure a lot of the veterans here have.

I don't have any personal experience with atomizers yet so I'll defer to the folks who do have experience with them on the atomizer question.

Best of luck and again, welcome!
Nic-holio

 

[Nic-holio]

hmm I just read over the last few posts (after where I'd read up to before posting my last one) - if that "T" battery you have now is a 510 size battery (not the bigger diameter eGo size) then it probably is going to have a hard time driving the 1.5 Ohm cartomizer. ie, it will drain the battery quick and may actually be on the risky side.

I also saw the post where you said you picked up some kGo's - that should be a good move for you. I read a few different people in one thread (about EMDCC's IIRC) talking about how much more powerful theirs were than other eGo batts they had. So you should be in good shape there.

You will probably be OK on the Ohms, especially with the higher quality batts you just bought. But probably wouldn't want to go any lower on the resistance than 1.5.

cheers,
Nic-holio