ego and other questions.

[melloyello]

First of all.....i started using e-ciggs about 3 weeks ago,i tossed my analogs the day i started vaping.
I got myself an ego and im using 18mg/nic liquid....figuring its about as much as in a marlboro red. I smoked 2 packs a day for years and years. One of my questions are: did anyone else get light-headed from using e-ciggs? As soon as i start vaping (well, maybe 1 minute after) i start getting light headed. could i be using too much nic? i drip and go through oh...about 80 drops a day. Question #2: what can i get for my ego so i dont have to keep refilling every 15 minutes? i can fit about 10-13 drops and after 15-20 mins its dry. i mean, im still going to drip as much as i need to drip so i dont have to dip into analogs again but dang...seems im refilling constantly.
Any comments appreciated.

 

[cowfodder]

No idea on the light headed feeling, but if you have an ego you might try out the ego-t setup. I love mine. Fill up a couple tanks and you're set. The vapor is a little different though. Cooler, and the flavor is a bit muted in some cases.

From my EVO to your eyeballs!

 

[pandatera]

Hi and welcome to ECF

Are you using a cartridge now? I notice you said you were dripping, are you dripping directly to the atty? You mention you can drip 10 - 13 drops each time. That alot of drops if you were actually directly dripping to the atty. Or do you mean you were dripping juice to the cartridge and it last you for about 15 minutes before you need to top off?

If you are using a cartridge and topping off is getting annoying you might consider using a 510 cartomizer. Cartomizer = atty + carts in one. It's takes alittle more work to fill them up, but it holds more juice. I use to bring a few filled cartomizer on the go. And just swap a carto when I need a new one. They are consider disposable, but can be refilled for a few times before they go bad.

I have used these cartos before (they cost about the same $8.00 for a pack of 5) 2 packs normally will last me for 3 weeks (refilling and rotating them)

510 soft tip boge (I like this one better, easier to fill and the flavor is more consistent, no leaking) you can find them in LR resistance or standard resistance

510 geniune joye cartos (needs a syringe to fill, or you can drip drops directly from the threaded end)


*If you are still getting a light headed feel after 3 weeks of vaping on a 18mg nic, maybe the nic is alittle too high for you? Do you get that all day or only in the morning? If only in the morning maybe you can lower the nic in the morning and see if that helps.

Good luck

 

[Princessa]

Lightheaded - have even heard some say it may be from our constant sucking actions on our PVs! I hear that! Could be lots of things, really... nic would make sense. If you have any VG or PG without nic, you could try diluting your mix a tad (just one cart worth, to try it out - or one drop VG and 2 or 3 drops NICjuice on your atty) to see if it still gives the same feeling.

Expanding on panda's comments - Boge 2ohm Cartos are GREAT! There are concerns about LR cartos and the eGo/Riva batteries (650 & 750mah) - but I've had no problems with the 2ohm (I'm guessing the 1.5ohm attys would REALLY cause a drain, and I've only been using those on one of my Riva SE batteries, and it's still going strong as well).

Anyway, like panda said - a 5pk of the Boge 2ohm (or 3ohm) cartos at $8 would be a great solution to your woes!

I also like the Tank that cowfodder recommended - however those are a bit more pricey. I have both, and currently sucking on the tanks more often than the cartos (but I have plenty of both on hand depending on my moods!

Good luck! & keep on keeping on!

 

[melloyello]

Hi and welcome to ECF

Are you using a cartridge now? I notice you said you were dripping, are you dripping directly to the atty? You mention you can drip 10 - 13 drops each time. That alot of drops if you were actually directly dripping to the atty. Or do you mean you were dripping juice to the cartridge and it last you for about 15 minutes before you need to top off?

i pull the piece that going into my mouth, off...and i drip directly into the foam piece (which i assume is the atty?)
and yes, after vaping a bout 15 minutes, i need to refill it (with another 10 drops)

 

[Ardeagold]

I like the Boge 2.0 cartos too! But...they get very warm, and do change the taste of the "lighter" juices (the dessert type flavors). For those I like to use the Boge 3.0's. So I use both. The 2.0's are great with tobacco flavors, but beware of dark/sweet juices. The "sweetner" will gunk up and cook on the coils of them really FAST! It'll also cook onto the 3.0's faster than clear juices, sweet or not.

I've found with a 3.0, and a clear juice, I can make it last for several days. Add dark juice and the carto will be "clogged" in a day. With the 2.0...mere hours.

But they hold a good deal of juice, give great vapor, and are awesome all around!

 

[pandatera]

As far as the eGo-tanks. I like and dislike them. That is why I would recommend cartos instead.

eGo tanks
Pro
easy to fill

Cons
taste/flavor inconsistent
burn dry hits
flooding issues

(if you rec a good one, then that great, but if not you will need to mess/fix the wick to solve the above issues)
Normal life time for them is about a month. I did have one that is still working after 1 month. The price range is around $10.00 - $18.00 depending on where you purchase it and warranty on them.

 

[Krisb]

No, after removing the mouthpiece, the foam your dripping into is the cart. It's a 3 piece, right? Battery, then the atomizers, then the cart/mouthpiece. Dripping is when you remove the cart and put the mouthpiece (or drip tip) directly onto the atomizer. When you drip, remove mouthpiece, drip juice down into the tube of the atomizers, a couple drips at a time, replace mouthpiece and vape. You could try the t tank like others have said, a map tank from clouds of vapor, a cartomizer....many options that will help with needing constant filling.

*Droid

 

[pandatera]

i pull the piece that going into my mouth, off...and i drip directly into the foam piece (which i assume is the atty?)
and yes, after vaping a bout 15 minutes, i need to refill it (with another 10 drops)

If you are dripping on the filler or foam, that the cartridge that you are dripping on. I think all eGo starter kit comes w/ a 3 piece set up. Just to make sure, you are dripping on the piece that goes on your mouth right, but on the other end?
3 piece set up = cart , atomize and battery. So the cart goes on top of the atomizer and the atomizer screws to the battery.

*In that case, you are using a cartridge, I would recommend to try some 510 boge soft tip cartomizer 2.0 ohm or 3.0 ohm. You would not need to top off so often.

I normally purchase my stuff here, you can get them there. The price is about the same. Remember if you are purchasing from libertyflights, remember to click on 20% off on top of the webpage.
http://www.litecigusa.net/510_ecig_s/40.htm
http://www.liberty-flights.com/product.asp?id=72

 

[melloyello]

i guess this is why they created a newbie section here lol!! yes i am dripping into the piece that going into my mouth, which now i know its called cartridge. i googled "ego tank" and as beneficial as it might be, there is no way i can show up in public with it.
i will check on those 510 boge things...all i want is less time refilling (without having to use some tank strapped to it)
thanks for the help so far!!

 

[pandatera]

i guess this is why they created a newbie section here lol!! yes i am dripping into the piece that going into my mouth, which now i know its called cartridge. i googled "ego tank" and as beneficial as it might be, there is no way i can show up in public with it.
i will check on those 510 boge things...all i want is less time refilling (without having to use some tank strapped to it)
thanks for the help so far!!

Hi, and don't worry about it. I was once just like you. and still alot of things for me to learn as well.

Even though I won't recommend the eGo-tanks, I noticed you just said that you won't be using in public by the way it looks. I have a feeling you were looking at some other tank system but not the eGo tank. Here a video / review on eGo tank that I find. So you can have an idea how it looks like. But really I dun really recommend using it. But the idea is really awesome, just that they might need to do some improvements on the atty so it will work better. YouTube - cozzcon's Channel

Also these were videos are watch from doctorvapor to find out how to fill out cartomizer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y10Xeiudydc so you might want to chk that out as well.

You can also directly drip to the atomizer as well. I usually only do that when I'm trying out new flavors. Most ppl would not try new flavors on a cartomizer because you dun want to waste the cartomizer if you dun like that flavor. You would normally refill the carto w/ the same juice you previously filled w/ or you might get nasty results.

Dripping - Take off the mouthpiece (cartridge), then drip directly to the atomizer (about 2 - 3 drops), put back your mouthpiece on and vape. When it gets dry then drip 2 - 3 drops again. 2 - 3 drops will only give you about 6 drags (depending on how you vape)
*mouthpiece should have no filler in it.

If you like that idea, you should purchase a 510 drip tip on your next purchase. The drip tip replaces the cartridge. It has a big opening, therefore you do not need to remove the drip tip to drip. You just directly drip in the driptip and it goes to the atomizer and vape. but still only 2 -3 drops per few puffs or you will flood the atty and get all messy.

 

[Krisb]

If you're going to be out n about, just fill a couple (few) cartomizers before you leave and you should be good to go (never leave home with out extra juice though, bad mistake! But, for around home, id look into the tank type stuff, the ego t or map... I can fill my tank once (map) and it holds enough for consistant vaping all day! Never had the t (I use a mod) so can't speak for how long they last.

*Droid

 

[Princessa]

The tank/cart is really only about 1/2" longer than my Riva (generic eGo) with a drip tip on it. But yeah, shortest I've come down to is the Boge carto.

I'm thinking you saw another tank, not the eGo-T tank/cartridge, because there's nothing 'strapped'. Look at: JoyeTech eGo-T system I'm thinking that you may have seen something else like a MAP tank or some other mod.

 

[MickeyRat]

Nobody's said it but, you're feeling dizzy because you're getting too much nicotine. Cigarettes have an end vaping doesn't. It's easy to overdo. Either adjust your habits or lower the nic level.

 

[ElProximo]

A number of people receive a kit with 'Blanks'. Empty cartridges. Meaning - no 'foam' inside. They fill it and it will vaporize like crazy and take about 15 drops at a time.
Now there are 'pros' who do this deliberately but for a new person this might be something you do not want and explain massive e-juice usage.

The 'light-headed' thing is something I find common (and I had it too) starting out. It is good old simple lightheadedness from inhaling and exhaling I'm sure.

But you MAY very well be massively super vaping so much you are getting that light-headed feeling from overdosing on nicotine hehe.
In fact, I did that a few times in my first few weeks with a high-nicotine juice. Its like I was over-compensating for the lack of old-style tobacco cigarettes. I went 'vaping crazy' and felt like... like the first time I smoked a cigar as a kid lol... turned green felt all queasy lol!

But yeah.. I went through the same things. I don't seem to get that light-headed thing anymore. Maybe just got used to it and 'technique' in inhaling exhaling.

 

[melloyello]

i think you are right, i do want to smoke analogs still (obviously), but been able to not touch them. i think i use roughly 90 drops/day and i dont know what that equals in analogs. i did order juice with less nic so we will see if it makes a difference. actually, i really like vaping on this thing...maybe im the kid who got his new toy? ok...i know i am. and Princessa, you are right. i was looking at a map tank...which i thought was the tank that was suggested. the tank does look appealing to me, it makes less fills and more time to vape. ok im kind of kidding. after reading reviews of it, i guess they have a tendency to leak and/or not produce the proper flavor...so i dont know if i will go that route. i see just about everyone here has a drawer full of pv's and i thought i did my e-research well enough that i will never have to change mine? well...im about 3 weeks into it and getting an itchy "order now" finger. the Leo looks very tempting....thanks to all you pro's taking the time for us punks.

 

[systemcheck]

I agree, it seems likely the nicotine content is too high for you.

 

[Princessa]

Definitely something to the 'new toy' theories And as many have said all over, obviously we have addictive/obsessive tendencies enough to have attached so effortlessly to analogs, of course it is going to follow suit with PVs too!

Yup, research here... think you have the best... then the next best thing is discovered and well... I'd say I was a good week or two behind the first tank purchasers. I'm still using my first ones! I finally just replaced one of the plastic cartridges because well, I chewed it up to the point it was irritating. But the atties are still going strong. I guess there is/was some luck in my getting 4 separate 3packs that were all good (using 2 of the black-horchata, 1 of the steel-jungle juice and 1 titanium-cherry limeaid... all day, every day). But yeah, if one is not willing to blow it out once in a while or deal with a leak or two... usually I think my leaks seem to immediately follow possibly flooding - I pop the still loaded tank out and blow out the atty into a towel - put it back together and voila, no more problems. And that only happens every few days usually. I'm just thankful I'm lucky there, and am not having the troubles so many are. But, guess there is a risk factor out there and it isn't for everyone.

Yea, I'm thankful those pros are out there for us, too! Everyone here is just so helpful. Many of us have a drawer full of the SAME PVs (eGo and Riva in my case), out of a feeling of security (the back-up for the back-up for the back-up phenomena). Running to the gas station and getting a pack is too easy in case of failure, so I just went overboard fearing failure. I probably have 20-30 standard atties (and 500 carts, how is that? LoL), 10 LR atties, 10 Mega Type B (cylinder) atties/carts, a few Mega Type B (cylinder) cartos, 10 CE2 cartos and 25-30 Boge 2ohm Cartos (LOVE those)... oh, and a 5pk of Boge 3ohm too. Let's not even TALK about juices I'm good for a while, and have tons of FlavourArt and LoRann's flavorings on hand for DIY... and a gallon of PG USP on 'rain check' from the local Tractor Supply Company. When I order pre-mixed juices, I always order 2x or 3x flavor in the highest nic available - and I can eventually "cut" it down with PG & VG to lower the nic without lessening the flavor too much - OR, since the eGo-T tends to mute the flavor a tad (really not that much), I don't feel I'm missing anything.

My "nic fit stress monster" PV right now, is the 36mg 2x Cherry LimeAid in the titanium eGo-T.

You'll find your happy spot eventually, don't fret the "buying bug" - if it keeps you from running to the gas station, its worth it! If I do go for another model to add to my collection, I do believe its going to have to be a VV monster... I have GOT to try this 'high voltage' stuff one of these days!

 

[melloyello]

i am blown away by the amount of time everyone is donating to us beginners. i think i can speak on behalf of all noobs and thank everyone for their input. much appriciated...honestly.
im not talking strictly about my original question but i also read just about every newbie question and everyone helps out...its amazing.

 

[Princessa]

Well, we all started in this same place It is still so new (even after 4 months), the enthusiasm is still so nice and fresh! And heck, we still keep learning reading even the same questions over and over, because each time, someone else might chime in with yet another viewpoint or idea!

So exciting to be here amongst the veterans and newcomers!

Or, you could just say it's our obsessive nature that keeps drawing us back