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[juskiddin]

Lol your story sounds almost identical to mine, except I wasn't trying to quit because I didn't like smoking...it was just so expensive I figured I would try the alternative! That's also why I mix up my own nic level as well!

...don't get me wrong, I loved smoking! :/ Like you, the cost was a factor. That and my upstairs neighbour flew into a mini rage one evening when I was having a smoke on my patio. Apparently the smoke bothered her...a lot. That's when I decided to purchase an e-cig so I could vape and not bother her.
Besides that, I'd grown tired of the constant worry about the health concerns related to cigs.
It came as a total surprise to me, who loved smoking, that vaping helped me give up the smokes. It's been 7 weeks since I've had a cig and although I occasionally think about having one, I just can't go back.

Cheers

 

[Dewal]

...don't get me wrong, I loved smoking! :/ Like you, the cost was a factor. That and my upstairs neighbour flew into a mini rage one evening when I was having a smoke on my patio. Apparently the smoke bothered her...a lot. That's when I decided to purchase an e-cig so I could vape and not bother her.
Besides that, I'd grown tired of the constant worry about the health concerns related to cigs.
It came as a total surprise to me, who loved smoking, that vaping helped me give up the smokes. It's been 7 weeks since I've had a cig and although I occasionally think about having one, I just can't go back.

Cheers

I didn't expect to quit either totally but it's been 8 days now without a smoke. I find that each day I enjoy vaping a little more and crave cigs less. The flavours are amazing and it's a lot more convenient. I don't think I need anything more than the ego I but might checkout some other products for a bit of fun.

 

[Jenny Lynn]

...don't get me wrong, I loved smoking! :/ Like you, the cost was a factor. That and my upstairs neighbour flew into a mini rage one evening when I was having a smoke on my patio. Apparently the smoke bothered her...a lot. That's when I decided to purchase an e-cig so I could vape and not bother her.
Besides that, I'd grown tired of the constant worry about the health concerns related to cigs.
It came as a total surprise to me, who loved smoking, that vaping helped me give up the smokes. It's been 7 weeks since I've had a cig and although I occasionally think about having one, I just can't go back.

Cheers

I also think about a cig once in a while...but then just being eat someone who smokes takes care of that! It smells so bad to me now! It's amazing how the e-cigs changed my perception of analogs so quickly! My only issue is I didn't keep up with drinking enough water...so I got a bit dehydrated & now have a bit of a sinus issue. I thought it was my juice at first...I ran out and got new bottles...but it's me I can't taste sweet very well at all right now...it sort of comes & goes but I think it will take a week or two for it to be back to normal. Sucks because I love sweet juices! Im using Beard 64 as my ADV and Teleos The Milk as my other favorite. Oh well soon they will be sweet tasting again I hope!!
Congrats on not giving in to your urges!! They say smoking is harder to quit than ......?!?

 

[Jenny Lynn]

I didn't expect to quit either totally but it's been 8 days now without a smoke. I find that each day I enjoy vaping a little more and crave cigs less. The flavours are amazing and it's a lot more convenient. I don't think I need anything more than the ego I but might checkout some other products for a bit of fun.

Yes I'm thinking the ego is perfect for me as well! Good job on not smoking! I tried not counting the days as I didn't want to focus on it too much, but it's still sort of in the back of my mind lol. But I do love my juices so it's all good!

 

[juskiddin]

I also think about a cig once in a while...but then just being eat someone who smokes takes care of that! It smells so bad to me now! It's amazing how the e-cigs changed my perception of analogs so quickly! My only issue is I didn't keep up with drinking enough water...so I got a bit dehydrated & now have a bit of a sinus issue. I thought it was my juice at first...I ran out and got new bottles...but it's me I can't taste sweet very well at all right now...it sort of comes & goes but I think it will take a week or two for it to be back to normal. Sucks because I love sweet juices! Im using Beard 64 as my ADV and Teleos The Milk as my other favorite. Oh well soon they will be sweet tasting again I hope!!
Congrats on not giving in to your urges!! They say smoking is harder to quit than ......?!?

I know what you mean. I got in an elevator the other day and clearly the person next to me was a smoker. I realized that's how I must've smelled after a cig. Blech.

The other thing I like about vaping is I can sneak a few stealth vapes indoors (if my partner is out ) The great part about that is I've started to pick up my sketchbook again. I always enjoyed a puff while drawing (years ago when I smoked indoors). I stopped smoking indoors years ago and hauling my sketchbook outside onto the patio didn't work for me.

Now that I can vape a bit indoors when I have the place to myself, my sketchbook is always nearby. See? Vaoing helps creativity (thus my profile pic. ..it's not me)

Cheers!

 

[Jenny Lynn]

I know what you mean. I got in an elevator the other day and clearly the person next to me was a smoker. I realized that's how I must've smelled after a cig. Blech.

The other thing I like about vaping is I can sneak a few stealth vapes indoors (if my partner is out ) The great part about that is I've started to pick up my sketchbook again. I always enjoyed a puff while drawing (years ago when I smoked indoors). I stopped smoking indoors years ago and hauling my sketchbook outside onto the patio didn't work for me.

Now that I can vape a bit indoors when I have the place to myself, my sketchbook is always nearby. See? Vaoing helps creativity (thus my profile pic. ..it's not me)

Cheers!

Wow you drew that?? It's amazing!
Even my Stick Figures look sick lol

 

[Dewal]

Hey everyone.

I've found my ego one just stopped producing the same quality vapor over night. It's got a more of a alcohol flavour now and the vapor is darker and less dense, It's not a rich white cloud anymore. Sporadically I get almost no vapor but then it comes back again. I tried changing the atomizer head and that also made no difference. Tried changing batteries, both fully charged, no difference. I also tried ditching my juice and starting fresh. Any ideas on what could be going wrong, or what maintenance I might need to do?

 

[Dewal]

Now I get one or two puffs then it starts sizzling and popping really loud and giving off a nasty taste metallic Not sure what has gone wrong. Tried another new atomizer and same thing. Time for a new tank? I'm using the standard joyetech tank.

 

[Jenny Lynn]

Now I get one or two puffs then it starts sizzling and popping really loud and giving off a nasty taste metallic Not sure what has gone wrong. Tried another new atomizer and same thing. Time for a new tank? I'm using the standard joyetech tank.

Well I'm no expert but I would try cleaning it well (never hurts) and see what that does.
With the last message I'm wondering if the fire button isn't working as well anymore?
It could be one thing or a combination. You started where I would start...I'm not sure what else to tell you. Try the cleaning & go from there?
Keep me posted

 

[Jenny Lynn]

Now I get one or two puffs then it starts sizzling and popping really loud and giving off a nasty taste metallic Not sure what has gone wrong. Tried another new atomizer and same thing. Time for a new tank? I'm using the standard joyetech tank.

Oh I have heard of people getting a box of 'dud' atomizer heads....
I'm thinking your ego is gummed up tho.
Best of luck...hope I helped in some way!

 

[Dewal]

Oh I have heard of people getting a box of 'dud' atomizer heads....
I'm thinking your ego is gummed up tho.
Best of luck...hope I helped in some way!

I've pulled everything apart and wiped everything with a paper towel. I've got one 0.5 ohm atomizer that came with the kit separate from my box of spares. I'll try that when I get a chance and see what happens.

 

[Jenny Lynn]

I've pulled everything apart and wiped everything with a paper towel. I've got one 0.5 ohm atomizer that came with the kit separate from my box of spares. I'll try that when I get a chance and see what happens.

I'm pretty sure you could dampen the paper towel with some warm water (as long as it is NOT wet) and wipe everything down I would also check any holes to make sure they are not gummed up. Then re-wipe with the dry paper towel and try the new 0.5 atomizer head. If all of that doesn't work I would say maybe it's your firing button?
Good luck

 

[Dewal]

Thanks for your help, Jen.

So I pretty much tried all I could think of and can't seem to find a solution. The tank itself seems so simple and I can't imagine why it would just stop working. Unless it is something to do with the screw on bit that connects the tank to the battery. I've ordered a replacement tank and I'll post an update if I find out anything interesting.

 

[Jenny Lynn]

It was my pleasure I just wish I could've done more. I actually opened up my Airflow to full and looked through the hole with a magnifying glass and there you can see the little metal something? I can't think of the word right now. Maybe there is a problem with yours? Mine looks like a short little Metal prong. You got me curious as to what your issue could be so I looked inside to try to help.
Again sorry I couldn't do more I hope all is well and the new tank wasn't too expensive. Here they are $20 Canadian +13% taxes of course LOL. I actually ordered a second one the other day just so I could trade flavors and not have any residue on my coils.
Take care and best of luck
J

 

[Dewal]

Yeah all I did was try to blow through that part and make sure there wasn't anything clogging it up. I couldn't see anything unusual in there.

I paid $35 AUD for the subtank nano. A lot of people have said the subtank + ego battery is a good combo, so hopefully I come out of this with an even better setup. I don't mind spending a bit of money if it keeps me off the cigs .

 

[Jenny Lynn]

Yeah all I did was try to blow through that part and make sure there wasn't anything clogging it up. I couldn't see anything unusual in there.

I paid $35 AUD for the subtank nano. A lot of people have said the subtank + ego battery is a good combo, so hopefully I come out of this with an even better setup. I don't mind spending a bit of money if it keeps me off the cigs .

So true my friend! It's been over a month for me now and I'm saving $10-$20/day!

 

[Dewal]

Yep $35 was about 3 days worth of cigarettes for me so I'm not bothered at all.

 

[juskiddin]

Okay, now you've got me thinking. Keep in mind I'm very new at this but when you said maybe it's a problem with the "screw on bit".

Hmm, you have an ego one battery and a subtank nano? I'm not familiar with the subtank nano as I have the ego one kit...battery and tank (both ego one).

However I recall having kind of the same problem with my unit a while back. Tried a new coil, refilled juice, unscrewed everything, wiped it etc but it just wouldn't work.

I realized when I was screwing the unit back together I was do nervous of the juice flowing out that I held it upside down while screwing the battery back onto the tank...so the drip tip was at the bottom. So I tried screwing the air flow ring (?) to the tank then turning it right side up again. Then I screwed the battery back on. I figured maybe sheer gravity of me screwing the battery onto the unit while upside down was maybe causing too much pressure and it wasn't threading properly. It worked!

Then a couple of days ago I was refilling both units with juice. I have 2 ego ones. It happened again. One unit worked and the other one didn't. I unscrewed everything and screwed it back together, being careful to make sure the battery was threading properly to the tank. Nothing. Pure frustration for sure.

I decided to interchange the tanks...it worked. Now the unit that wasn't working, is working. I'm baffled but at least it's working until I can get to the local vape shop and get them to have a look.

It's really important to have a back-up unit @Dewal . I know the feeling of panic when your unit isn't working and the thought of a cig floats in your head.

All thus to say I'm wondering if it's a threading problem?

I sure hope you get it resolved.

Cheers

 

[Dewal]

Hi juskiddin, I just ordered the kanger tank as a replacement. The tank I'm having troubles with is the joyetech one that came with the ego one kit. I just tried what you mentioned but no luck. It's definitely threading on properly. It is "working" to a certain extent but the vapor coming out tastes horrible like burning plastic or metal, just then I had some hot liquid shoot right up into my mouth. What does a burnt coil taste like? Could it be my coils are just getting burnt instantly due to a malfunction? I've always been careful to prime by leaving for 15 mins and having a couple of puffs with the power off.

 

[juskiddin]

Hi juskiddin, I just ordered the kanger tank as a replacement. The tank I'm having troubles with is the joyetech one that came with the ego one kit. I just tried what you mentioned but no luck. It's definitely threading on properly. It is "working" to a certain extent but the vapor coming out tastes horrible like burning plastic or metal, just then I had some hot liquid shoot right up into my mouth. What does a burnt coil taste like? Could it be my coils are just getting burnt instantly due to a malfunction? I've always been careful to prime by leaving for 15 mins and having a couple of puffs with the power off.

Jeez, I so wish I could help you!

A burnt coil tastes absolutely horrible...tastes kind of like what you're describing. Like you're inhaling a burnt tire.

It does kind of sound like the unit is malfunctioning. Especially since you're very careful to prime your coils.

I would suggest starting a new thread describing your problem. The problem with adding replies to an older thread is it can get lost in the shuffle...no one notices it or folks may not be "watching thread".

Try that and hopefully some fresh eyes will see it and offer help.

I feel bad for you!

Cheers