Did I just make a mistake?

[Cherryvanilla]

Greetings all. First post!

I've been lurking for a few days, trying to figure out where to start with this whole vaping process. I just ordered my first kit yesterday (a 510, but I'm already second guessing that as regards to battery life) and need a little advice. I ordered a few bottles of juice, mostly tiny ones to see what I like, for a total of about 30 ml, thinking I would use about 10 ml a week from what I had read, then I just read 5ml a DAY. If that's true I need to order more right this second. I live in the middle of nowhere and there are no places to buy it locally. I have no frame of reference so don't know what I will use. I am a pack a day girl for the last 25 years (yikes, when did that happen?) and I REALLY REALLY want to quit completely right NOW. So, anyone, do I need to order more? What do you go through in a day, a week, a month? Thanks!

 

[permafrying]

its hard to tell how much your going to go threw but 30ml should last you a couple weeks atleast assuming you like all the flavors. should deffinetaly order more though and keep a good stock on hand eventually youll figure out how much you go threw in a day and know what you need. i doubt youll go threw 5ml a day unless your on your pv constantly im on mine allot and only go threw like 3 i think...not to sure about that

 

[WomanOfHeart]

A lot of us vape 3-5mls per day. Some people vape less, but if you were smoking a pack per day then you might want to order more. 30mls might last a week or so, but what happens if you decide that you don't like a couple of flavors that you bought?

Just as a side note: I go through 3-6mls per day.

 

[newbievel]

The 510 was a good choice as the first PV to own that is what i got. It tru that the batt does not last as long as you would like it to but if that is case i tell you to get an ego battery that will work with the 510 atty.

 

[Glitched]

I was a pack a day of reds for about a decade... I average about 10ml/week so far. Only been at it a few weeks

I did somehow still end up having about 100ml on my desk right now...Silly sampler packs

 

[GitMoe]

The average amount used by vapers is 2ml/day based on a survey CASAA did. I vape a decent amount daily and was also a PAD smoker. Lately I've been vaping 2-3ml/day. Assuming you like all the juice you ordered the 30ml should get you started but definitely consider ordering more asap. Anybody who is vaping 5ml+ per day is not your average user. Don't freak out. You'll be fine...

 

[swedishfish]

Greetings all. First post!

I've been lurking for a few days, trying to figure out where to start with this whole vaping process. I just ordered my first kit yesterday (a 510, but I'm already second guessing that as regards to battery life) and need a little advice. I ordered a few bottles of juice, mostly tiny ones to see what I like, for a total of about 30 ml, thinking I would use about 10 ml a week from what I had read, then I just read 5ml a DAY. If that's true I need to order more right this second. I live in the middle of nowhere and there are no places to buy it locally. I have no frame of reference so don't know what I will use. I am a pack a day girl for the last 25 years (yikes, when did that happen?) and I REALLY REALLY want to quit completely right NOW. So, anyone, do I need to order more? What do you go through in a day, a week, a month? Thanks!

You could check for a vendor that's fairly close to you. I order from nhaler who is in NJ also and sometimes get things the next day. Most vendors ship very quickly.

BTW, a 510 is a great pv. If you want something different in the future you can get an ego and the parts are interchangeable (except the charger).

 

[Strigol]

after being a pack and 1/2 camel smoker for the last 10ish years, and just switching to vaping (3 weeks 3 days analog free) I'm finding I only vape about 1-1.5 ML per day of various 18mg liquids in my KR808. I just got a buddy who was a pack a day pall mall light smoker, and he goes through twice that daily.

I'd say just go through the first few days with what you have on hand and see where you stand, no need to go overboard till you know where you stand

 

[thehangdude]

On a 510, 30ml should last just under 2 weeks. Most of the ppl going through 5+ml are using high voltage or at least eGo's. I use an 1100mAh kGo at 3.7v with a 1.25 ohm dual coil cartomizer, and only use 2ml a day (or less).

Another thing is nicotine level. I use 18mg. I was a pack a day Marlboro smoker. I could have gone with 24mg, but I am doing fine.

Now flavors are subjective. You may find you don't like some of what you have. Just reorder the ones you like after the first couple days. They should get to you in plenty of time.

 

[dormouse]

If you don't start vaping constantly then you won't use 5ml a day with a slim 510. I was a 1.5-2 PAD smoker and I vape about as much as I smoked and use maybe 2ml per day, and when I started it was more like 1.5 ml per day. I do not let myself suck on the ecig like a pacifier. I keep the ecigs in another room at home so I have to get off my .... to go vape. At work they are on my desk but I set them down.

I hear tanks use more juices. Fat battery models with LR hotter attys and cartos use more juice.

Re standard 510 180mah battery life - yeah sucks but That is why I have chargers at work and a very nice PCC for when I am out (see NoSMokeVA.com and search for PCC). If it wasn't for that PCC I would use the Joye mega xl 280mah manual batteries instead of the shorter length. But I recommend real charging cables at work if you can use them because it is easy to make dumb mistakes with a PCC like open the lid then forget to restart the charge.

Lately I carry a super back-up power source, a charged Riva 510 battery (750mah). I carry it in a little Asian cloth covered lipstick case from Ebay (cost like $3) and I wrap a belt of folded paper towel around the middle to keep the button away from the inner sides. Alternately you could carry a charged mega xl manual battery with you (only 280mah but it would last more than long enough for you to charge a small 510 battery)

 

[Cherryvanilla]

Thanks for the responses. I didn't consider strength much, just flavors. Duh. I got mostly 6 and 12mg, probably should have gotten a higher strength for emergencies. I just got all excited and clicked on what sounded good. So, I'm thinking I need to go order more, and maybe a battery? What's the diff between an Ego battery and a Mega? Do I need a different charger for that too? Or should I just order a passthrough? Decisions, decisions...

 

[permafrying]

pretty sure the megas are skinny and longer, the egos are fat and not as long ( assuming there the same size as a riva) and have allot longer battery life,

 

[swedishfish]

Wait till you get your juices first and see if you like them before ordering more. Then you'll know the nicotine strength and flavors you like.

Some vendors have a priority option for faster shipping. I believe Vapor Bomb charges $1.00 more for priority, although they ship very fast. I think they're located in Ohio if I'm not mistaken.

Use the kit first and see what you like about it or what you'd like to change. You have enough juice to get you started.

 

[johnychaos]

I've been a Joye 510 user for a week and a half now, I use less than .5ml a day of 24mg nic juice. I have smoked on and off for over 17 years. Before moving to the 510 I was smoking a pack a day Camel Menthols so like everyone said juice use varies by individual...

Good luck!!!

 

[jerobero]

I'v been using 5ml a day. on a mod. was a 4 pad smoker. went to 1.8 this week going back to 2.6. Thanks for the info didnt realize i could save money just using a regular 510.

 

[DC2]

Check out this poll...
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/polls/153112-how-much-juice-do-you-use-per-day.html

 

[bfj]

I think it depends on a few factors... illuminated by others already

1.) The model of your device, its battery, and how much it uses.
2.) How strong your juice is- I use a lot less if I am on a 24 mg or 36 mg juice than if I use 18.
3.) Smoking behavior- do you chain smoke, or let a break in there between?
4.) Maintenance of the unit- if your atomizer gets clogged it will suck up battery life and juice.

Also depending on your charging capabilities, battery life might help to regulate how much juice you are using. When I had a 510 and similar I had charging delays (my wife was also using the kit with me) so we would go easy on it not to avoid running out.

Check out some juice retailers mentioned on this forum, they will provide a super cheap source of juice via mail. The only way to go IMHO.

 

[Zen~]

I Mix up about 240 ML per month of my DIY daily vape, that works out to 8ml per day on average... I vape like a chimney, however using a juice fed mod these days.

 

[Cherryvanilla]

I guess now I need to go find out to clean an atomizer. And find a good bulk juice supplier. This is like learning to scuba dive or something...lol... which will hopefully be easier with the quitting smoking. Thanks everybody!

 

[ScottinSoCal]

I've been lurking for a few days, trying to figure out where to start with this whole vaping process. I just ordered my first kit yesterday (a 510, but I'm already second guessing that as regards to battery life) and need a little advice.

I don't think you made a mistake with the 510. There are so many things that are compatible that you can upgrade it in pieces if you decide you want to do that. You won't lose your whole investment, and anything you get in terms of atomizers and cartomizers will cross right over.

thinking I would use about 10 ml a week from what I had read, then I just read 5ml a DAY. If that's true I need to order more right this second.

I smoked a pack a day of Marlboro 100 reds for nearly 30 years. I go through about 90mls per month, vaping full time. Really full time - my PV is like my pacifier and I carry it with me, everywhere I go. In stores, in the car, at the movie. That's also with a fairly hefty PV and cartomizers that are known for pulling in the juice. With a regular 510 kit you'll probably be about 3/4 of my 90 mls.