Do you stock up "just in case"?

[Rossum]

The difference is that 18650s are a standard size, with standard connections, and thus easily replaceable by anyone when they wear down. You and I might have the skills to select and replace a Lipo when the time comes, but does the average vaper?

 

[Robino1]

The difference is that 18650s are a standard size, with standard connections, and thus easily replaceable by anyone when they wear down. You and I might have the skills to select and replace a Lipo when the time comes, but does the average vaper?

Not I.

Maybe with help from members here. Not everyone knows or uses this resource.

 

[Rossum]

Not I.
Maybe with help from members here. Not everyone knows or uses this resource.

Exactly my point. The average vaper looking for long-term gear should choose it based on whether she can maintain that gear herself, and batteries are an obvious wear item. I'm not worried the FDA "banning" 18650s. They're used in lots of other things that the FDA has no jurisdiction over.

 

[K_Tech]

The difference is that 18650s are a standard size, with standard connections, and thus easily replaceable by anyone when they wear down. You and I might have the skills to select and replace a Lipo when the time comes, but does the average vaper?

It really depends on how they're connected. If the pack is soldered into place, of course that's not going to be replaceable by the average vaper, but if it's installed using the plastic connectors found on many LiPo packs, that's a different matter.
For example, the VapeCige VTbox has a "plug and play" LiPo pack.
But that's splitting hairs, I guess.
So I'd say overall 18650s are "easier" to replace than LiPos, but that doesn't make the LiPo option impossible.

 

[Drummel]

I keep about 20 to 30 bottles of juice at most. 5 batteries in rotation, 5 packages of cotton and 1 package each of 22 through 30 Gauge kanthal. 2 RDAs 2 RDTAs 5 tanks 2 APVS 2 machined mech mods and various home made box mods from back in the day. I am not going to stock up. I can build my own units and I can go without nic at this point the as long as the juice can produce a throat hit. I would have panicked if they actually succeeded years ago, but with knowledge comes some power. And ultimately if all the materials were outlawed I can thank vaping for helping me quit big tobacco and just be at peace knowing they won't ever get another red cent from me.

 

[Tommy-Chi]

Finally placed my order at Nude Nicotine for TWO, "Nude Armor v2.0 Nicotine Base - EXTENDED SHELF LIFE" Solvent: 100% VG, Aliquot Size: 250mL, Strength: 100mg/mL.

Next month, I'll order another 500ml, but in 120ml bottles.

 

[Tommy-Chi]

I know this thread is getting old but I think this video is worth posting.

I Tweeted him on Twitter that he's a piece of garbage and vaping is the wave of the future.