FED UP - need help!!

[MaxximumVapo]

hey all - i need help, im just fed up. i had a 650 ego passthro, it died- replaced w/ an ego twist and im playing w/ the VV wheel on the bottom.
basically im fed up w/ all my tips (clearo bs) ive got this clearo and n tried that clearo and tried the vivi nova (knock off brand i think , grrr) mini, and this and that. nothing is consistant, everything is junk, most of it leeks, flavors changes on all tips, flavors linger.. new wick taste is horrible for 1st day and it goes onnnnnn. im just getting discouraged and im tired of spending more money. i just want something that WORKS. ive been thinking about making the switch to cartos.

like a smok teck 1.7 ohm single coil on my ego twist. is this a good option? load up on cartos? use till there done n trash? i know they use filler material i drip into, people seem to like them? help?

there cheaper i like that, and no wick. will i be happy w/ a 1.7ohm single coil on my ego twist? around 3.9-4.2V??

im thinking of buying some ejuice from RAWR - ive heard great things and i really want to try some serums but i just want a tip (carto, atty, clearo) that works and will deliver good flavor and throat hit and be conststant and work on my ego and not piss me off..... cuz latly hows it been going ive had fleeding thoughts of going back to analogs and i really dont want to.

please help!

 

[MaxximumVapo]

addition : can people help on carto suggestions (or w.e u think not ness those): i only put down smoke tech b/c i know boges are good but ive been watching PBasardo reviews about boges (bogegate) and the new ones have a savory bacony flavor and if i get cartomizers that piss me off... there may be no hope for me

are smoke tecks the next best carto for flavor? in peoples option? as far as the ohm of carto i should get for my twist, i like a nice warm vape w/ good throat hit n flavor.

any help is widly welcomed

 

[klynnn]

What voltage are you using on the twist with the mini vivi nova? That is a very good system so should not be a big prob. Slow down and try one thing at a time, I can feel your frustration. Exactly where are the clearos leaking, how long have you used them and at what voltage? Clearos tend to like lower voltages. Are you keeping the wicks wet and are the heads replaceable. There are many factors involved and it may take a simple fix to get you up and running.

 

[Iusedtoanalog]

Hi Max. I have been there. Well to help you past this current slump you would be well served by adding some simple cartomizers to your aresenal. But Im not certain that the 1.7Ω will be good for you if you venture much farther than your proposed 4.2volts..... I know that my wife is a picky customer and she will crank the dial on her twist to 4.8 with a 2Ω carto. I have no Idea if you are a high wattage vapor or not nor if the liquids you favor will take well to a high setting but no matter. My best advice would be to get a box of 1.7Ω and a box around 2Ω and a box around 2.5-3Ω each box is about the cost of a single higher quality clearo and there are five in a package so there will be easy, reliable backups. One thing is a certainty for me I always make sure to have a box of cartos available for times like these because I hate it when things dont work like they are supposed to. Cartos are in my oppinion are a must have for every vaper, if nothing more than a backup reliable solice against all the things that could,and do go awry. Good Luck. Happy Vaping.

 

[SuziesMom]

I like cartos. I primarily use Boge 2ohm on a 3.7v REO Grand. PBusardo has had some videos that would have put me off the Boge's if I'd been a newbie, but honestly, every once in a while I get an iffy one, but I've never had one that tasted like bacon. Nothing is perfect all the time, but for me they're a darn sight better than the clearo's, atties, and other gadgets that I tried.

He was using them in slotted tank systems, and was complaining about them in that application. That's a legitimate beef because leaky tanks are just a hassle. They may not be as good as they once were, but they're good enough for me on a bottom feeder where I don't have to slot them or worry about the wicking or refilling.

I'm a straight up addict though- I'm not in it for flavor, or as a real hobby. I just want my fix, and the Boge's give it to me. I did try a pack of the SmokeTech's and they were good too, but a little too hot for the juice that I use.

 

[Berylanna]

What voltage are you using on the twist with the mini vivi nova? That is a very good system so should not be a big prob. Slow down and try one thing at a time, I can feel your frustration. Exactly where are the clearos leaking, how long have you used them and at what voltage? Clearos tend to like lower voltages. Are you keeping the wicks wet and are the heads replaceable. There are many factors involved and it may take a simple fix to get you up and running.

My simple fix for my mini vivi nova leakage problem: After I think I got the head on tight-enough, I grab something DRY to finish screwing it in with. (I wash them in warm vodka before using, so I have to put them back together.) When I made sure I had a really good grip when screwing the head in, I got an additional 3/4 turn of tightening, and after that no leaking unless I've just refilled it and gotten a little into the center post and forgotten to blot it
out.

I'm not talking about tightening so hard you strain the threads, only making darn sure you didn't leave it loose AT ALL due to slippery fingers.

I also make sure I've either dried them 24+ hours or else blot the wicks with a dry paper towel and expect the first 5-6 hits to be watery.

I do keep cartos around for emergencies, I got some Kangers when the Boge's went bad, but notice P. Busardo said nothing wrong with his latest batch sent to him from Boge except the resistances are all over the place, so with a Twist you can make up for that. I don't know which vendors are guaranteed not to have knockoffs, though. I also don't know if they were careful to send him some good ones.

 

[klynnn]

One thing I have found is never overtighten anything. Just finger tight you don't need pliers. Lots of chargers have been ruined that way.

 

[Striker911]

I had the same issue. I wanted to try everything. Then I noticed that most all clearO CE2 type things just suck. Dont get me wrong now, things keep coming to market and they are getting better but I gave up a long time ago. I still have a few but I never use them. I guess it all comes down to what you really want as a vaper. Do you want warm vapor? Do you want clouds of vapor? Do you want to have something you can use over and over? I think you want the last one. You wont find it in a carto. My Pre BogeGate cartos would last 2 days with 50/50 juice.

I ended up getting into a Genesis or 5 and it took a while to learn but it was all of that I listed above. Like a ce2 its not for everyone though. If you want more info I can help. Just let me know. Otherwise if you want a ce2 type look for something you can rebuild. Check out this one. A PBusardo Review - The Bulldog Rebuildable Atomizer - YouTube
Its a good idea to sub to lots of good reviewers that give honest feedback.

Here is also something I did on a Genesis type.
How To Vape A Genesis Atomizer For Newbies - YouTube

Just let it be known that if you take the Genesis leap that your PV and Batteries will not last long. To reach the top of that hill you will need to get something like a Percise Plus and some mnke 18650's. Will work with other PV's though. I know people that use one with an Ego battery also.

 

[steved5600]

I have done a bit if research on this as I am a former Electronic tech. At 1.7 ohms your max voltage for a good vape is between 3 - 3.7 volts. It appears that you want above 4 watts and under 10 watts. At 2 ohms you want between 3 and 4 volts. To much and it burns and will damage the atty. To little and you don't get a good vape.
New wicks can have a starter solution on them that may not taste good. Got that off of here somewhere. Also I've noted even a dry wick is not so good at first. I don't know if it will help but I now let them set a while after filling before I vape.
The tech in me says if you have a battery that will go to 5 volts an up use a higher ohms say 2-3 ohms and keep in mind that if you go to high it will burn and not be a good vape. I fried two Ego t atty's before I pulled my head out of my but and did some research.
Take heart it will get better.
Here is a chart I got off of another thread. May help.
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Her is a spread sheet I found.
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[steved5600]

For an the type of atty I started with a Ego T and CE/stardust but I got a Carty with a big tank. I plan on upgrading to a VV 2.5 for ease of cleaning and filling plus a good wick system ( reading and CE experience) replaceable atty's. I will go with a Genesis later I think. The Electronics tech in me and my DIY nature screams for a tinker toy rig. LOL

 

[Buggs5347]

Oh, hon, I hear you on that. You sound like me a couple weeks back. I was so darn frustrated. It's just one of the reasons I still like my Blu setup best with the prefilled cartomizers. Much easier to deal with than carrying juice around and worrying about leaks, yada, yada, yada. That's me. But, for at home and on weekends, it's fun to try the different juices and gizmos (once I got past the frustration).

If you use low resistance you are going to want to use the lower settings on your twist. The low resistance will give you a hotter vape on a lower voltage than a SR. That's why folks who use vv usually use 2.4 ohm to 3 ohm heads and cartomizers - it's supposed to be a bit easier on your battery. I'm no expert - just going by what I've read from folks who seem to know what they are talking about.

I actually prefer cartomizers for the flavor and the vape. I buy Standard Resistance cartos because I can use them on my Blu cig-a-like battery, my ego C and my ego C twist. My Blu's run from 3.7 to 4.2 volts (when fully charged). The downside of Boge cartomizers is they don't seem to hold as much as some of the other cartomizers I've used and I have to top them off a lot. I refill my Blu cartomizers and they hold a lot more and I don't need to top off as much, even though they are the same length and actually a teensy bit less in diameter. The packing inside of them is quite different than the Boges and I believe that is why. I just today ordered some smoke tek 1.7 xl (resurrectors) from crystal clear vaping because I heard they are super duper. But, I know I cannot use those on my Blu batteries, else I'll possibly ruin the batteries. I am going to order some Kanger cartomizers soon because of some reviews I read that makes me think they are similar in the way they are made to the Blu's.

I've had great luck with the vivi Novas (well a few problems when I bought a couple more, but I figured out the issue). I hate the Stardusts. Way too finicky and problematic and shoddy construction compared to the vivi Novas. But, I still agree even the supposed "best" is really crapola in terms of what I consider quality and ease of use. I've just gotten to a place where I know what I'm dealing with and how to get around the issues, so my problems have settled down a LOT. Whatever it is you have, it has it's own quirks in personality to learn and adjust to.

Hugs to you kiddo. It will get better.

 

[Berylanna]

One thing I have found is never overtighten anything. Just finger tight you don't need pliers. Lots of chargers have been ruined that way.

Oh, yeah, still finger-tighten ONLY, but use dry fingers, or really fingers w/ paper towel. And don't over-tighten the cap, I don't know why but sometimes it kills the draw.

 

[HX3D014]

I went through a few Ce2's (3 of them) and a few Ce4's (5 or more of them) but My brother and I purchased a large volume of them so they were cheep.
I found that they will burn bad if you don’t tip them or hold the button down too long.
I am now trying some Vivi Nova V4's with replaceable heads. these are much better and I find the 2.4ohms to be great with a Ego battery, at first I liked the 1.8ohm heads but that has changed. long or shot wick is not much difference for me if I remember to tip the short wick one.
I am now more conscious of the burn taste and will stop and tip if I sense it coming on.
I am testing a Pre vape burn method at the moment, I just bleep the button before vaping to get things warmed up. not sure if it is effective, but still testing this way.

when getting a new head on, I fill and tip and Bleep and wait 10 sec or more then draw with no burn, do this a couple of times. then Burn n draw (quick draws no more than 4seconds) a few times and then this usually works.

 

[Bullcity-puffer]

Boge Cartomizer! Watch the vid below to ensure you load them right- the only instruction I would add is make sure every bit of the wicking material in the cart is wet- a dry spot will taste horrid when you fire it up! A couple extra drips on the top side is not a bad idea.

A Great Way To Fill Cartomizers - YouTube

 

[BikerBob]

Initial beginner problem: finding something that works for you. I started with clearos. They seemed ok, but with the same issues you are noticing. Then I tried cartomizers. Big improvement over my tired clearos. Just need to keep topping them up. Eventually they start tasting funny. My observation is 3-6 days use before the funny taste appears. Then I toss 'em, and start again with a fresh one, and get a new vape every few days.

Some others prefer the clearos, some like tanks, some like rebuildable atomizer tanks with stainless steel mesh wicks. There are endless combinations, and it pretty much comes down to how much fiddling/frustration you're willing to put up with.

 

[ShogaNinja]

hey all - i need help, im just fed up. i had a 650 ego passthro, it died- replaced w/ an ego twist and im playing w/ the VV wheel on the bottom.
basically im fed up w/ all my tips (clearo bs) ive got this clearo and n tried that clearo and tried the vivi nova (knock off brand i think , grrr) mini, and this and that. nothing is consistant, everything is junk, most of it leeks, flavors changes on all tips, flavors linger.. new wick taste is horrible for 1st day and it goes onnnnnn. im just getting discouraged and im tired of spending more money. i just want something that WORKS. ive been thinking about making the switch to cartos.

like a smok teck 1.7 ohm single coil on my ego twist. is this a good option? load up on cartos? use till there done n trash? i know they use filler material i drip into, people seem to like them? help?

there cheaper i like that, and no wick. will i be happy w/ a 1.7ohm single coil on my ego twist? around 3.9-4.2V??

im thinking of buying some ejuice from RAWR - ive heard great things and i really want to try some serums but i just want a tip (carto, atty, clearo) that works and will deliver good flavor and throat hit and be conststant and work on my ego and not piss me off..... cuz latly hows it been going ive had fleeding thoughts of going back to analogs and i really dont want to.

please help!

The best Clearomizer you are going to find for the EGO Twist is the E1-V by DiscountVapers. It outperforms the Vivi Nova Mini (original brand - not even a knockoff) in flavor, looks, durability, and it's the same price.

http://www.discountvapers.com/e1-e2-e3-apollo-and-revive/

 

[Berylanna]

The best Clearomizer you are going to find for the EGO Twist is the E1-V by DiscountVapers. It outperforms the Vivi Nova Mini (original brand - not even a knockoff) in flavor, looks, durability, and it's the same price.

E1 / E2 / E3 (Apollo and Revive)

Just curious, is that the same as this: GotVapes VISION Replaceable Stardust 1.6ml w/ 2.4ohm Long Wick [gv-RebuildableSTARDUST-1.6ml-2.4] - $6.45 : GotVapes.com, E-cigarette Supplies - Atomizers Cartomizers Mods Juice and more

 

[Pappy]

I'm not sure why people buy imitation Vivi Novas just to save a couple of dollars and then suffer all the aggravation associated with cheap knockoffs. Spend a couple of extra bucks (less than the cost of a hamburger) to buy the real thing, and avoid the aggravation.

And vendors who are selling imitations should CLEARLY state that they are not the real thing. I know for a fact that HoosierEcig sells the real thing, and so does GotVapes. I haven't had any problems with my genuine Vivi Novas, and none of them have ever leaked a single drop.

 

[The Rebel]

I noticed that you never mention trying a tank. Do it and save yourself all the headaches. I'm not saying that they work for everyone, but I use the eGo twist with a tank and a 3.0 SC Boge and it has never let me down. Over two months with the same carto in this tank and no lose of taste or TH. Tanks are cheap and easy to use and refill. Cartos are cheap as well. Try one out and see what you think. I believe you'll enjoy the experience alot more.

 

[Striker911]

I'm not sure why people buy imitation Vivi Novas just to save a couple of dollars and then suffer all the aggravation associated with cheap knockoffs. Spend a couple of extra bucks (less than the cost of a hamburger) to buy the real thing, and avoid the aggravation.

And vendors who are selling imitations should CLEARLY state that they are not the real thing. I know for a fact that HoosierEcig sells the real thing, and so does GotVapes. I haven't had any problems with my genuine Vivi Novas, and none of them have ever leaked a single drop.

Where you here when the V1 and V2 Nova's came out? JUNK! I would be willing to try the V2.5 if Vision would give me my money back. Not holding my breath. But that should be reason enough not to buy from them again. Not including all the other junk I bought with the same result that had that vision name on it. Even if everyone says the 2.5 is the best thing to hit the market I am not going to be ready to dive right back in with faith. All the more reason to see if someone else did it better. If not then I probably got something thats going to be sitting around collecting dust just like the nova V1 and V2. Only I saved money to do so.