First Day Impressions

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lorraineg57

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I got the 901 from MVS with the empty Dura carts from Dietsmokes. Both highly recommended by the way. I had both packages by Wed. and I had ordered around 1 a.m. Monday.

Cut a batch of 24mg menthol from MVS with VG since no one actually had PG here without ordering it and I picked up the VG at a health food store. 100% pure/USP food grade.

Aside from my filling disaster which is in another post here are my impressions half-way through my first 24 hours. Vapor was decent at first but really not much vapor at all on the exhale. I knew that it takes a bit for the atomizer to get broken in so I didn't worry about that. Sure enough after a couple hours of just vaping here and there....("Hey, that's pretty cool....let's try that again!" I was busy so it's not like I was vaping non-stop, just picking it up here and there.) The vapor on exhale showed up...really cool. Not impressed with the taste, whether that's because I cut the menthol with VG which has it's own sweetness or if that's just the taste of MVS's menthol, I don't know. Minimal throat hit, which could be better, again, probably due to my recipe. Absolutely no odor to the vapor which is awesome, I was out shopping with a friend last night. I DO NOT smoke in my car and she kept saying "blow that in my face, I want to see if I can smell it". She's a non-smoker and couldn't detect any odor at all. I really wanted to take it into Applebee's but I figured I shouldn't push my luck. I kept waiting for a policeman to pull me over to see what I was smoking with my blue LED....:lol:

I did/do have a touch of sore throat and I DID get a rash a few places on my arms where I think I scratched or rubbed during the filling disaster so be careful with the nic juice. No other side effects at this point. I have smoked a few analogs during this time but primarily because I'm not getting that menthol kick that I like. I've always smoked menthol and I'll go without smoking before I'll smoke non-menthol....So, I'm gonna neb around here and see if there's anywhere locally I can pick up some menthol crystals to add.

For me myself, I'm figuring at 2ml a day, supplies should run me around 30.00 a month as long as I don't fall into the shopping for new e-cig toys trap....;) I bought the 901 kit, 10 blank Dura carts and 2 spare atomizers, and cut, I have 60ml of juice so hopefully, I'm good to go for awhile.

So, if you're sitting on the fence, jump on it, it's pretty amazing actually.
 

lorraineg57

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If you are looking for VG liquid and menthol DIY crystals, Jaaxx has that and also menthol pre-mix made from crystals at http://www.juicyliquid.com/ I just hope he gets some tobacco flavors soon.

The sore throat usually goes away in a few days. If it doesn't you may have a pg allergy and need to use only VG liquid.


I need to find some way to mentholate what I have or I can almost guarantee, I'll be hitting an analog. I'll be at Michaels tonight and I have Peppermint extract here but it's my understanding that you can't use the because of the oil. I realize I cut this flavor by 50% but I taste no menthol at all...still lots of vapor so I don't think I need to top off.
 

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I need to find some way to mentholate what I have or I can almost guarantee, I'll be hitting an analog. I'll be at Michaels tonight and I have Peppermint extract here but it's my understanding that you can't use the because of the oil. I realize I cut this flavor by 50% but I taste no menthol at all...still lots of vapor so I don't think I need to top off.

I hear the Jaxx menthol drops are pretty intense. I don't have any experience with them myself.
 

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Be carefull if you do use any Loranns mints, I added one drop of cinamon in 15ml of mix I had made up. I used it to cut down on the butter rum tatse I had added and it ruined the whole batch. I cannot get rid of the taste and it lingers on the atomizer for at least a whole cart afterwards. Lesson learned, add a little , taste and go from there.
 

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Be carefull if you do use any Loranns mints, I added one drop of cinamon in 15ml of mix I had made up. I used it to cut down on the butter rum tatse I had added and it ruined the whole batch. I cannot get rid of the taste and it lingers on the atomizer for at least a whole cart afterwards. Lesson learned, add a little , taste and go from there.

Did it have oil in it? I can't seem to find a peppermint or mint flavoring that's not made with oil...

I wonder if those breath freshener drops would work as a flavoring?
 

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Did it have oil in it? I can't seem to find a peppermint or mint flavoring that's not made with oil...

I wonder if those breath freshener drops would work as a flavoring?

Or how about those Listerine PocketPack breath strips?

I found a list of ingredients:

Cool Mint: Pullulan, Flavors, Menthol, Aspartame, Potassium Acesulfame, Copper Gluconate, Polysorbate 80, Carrageenan, Glyceryl Oleate, Eucalyptol, Methyl Salicylate, Thymol, Locust Bean Gum, Propylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum, FD&C Green No 3.

Edit: I should emphasise that I have no idea if any of those ingredients would cause problems
 
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lorraineg57

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Or how about those Listerine PocketPack breath strips?

I found a list of ingredients:

Cool Mint: Pullulan, Flavors, Menthol, Aspartame, Potassium Acesulfame, Copper Gluconate, Polysorbate 80, Carrageenan, Glyceryl Oleate, Eucalyptol, Methyl Salicylate, Thymol, Locust Bean Gum, Propylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum, FD&C Green No 3.

Edit: I should emphasise that I have no idea if any of those ingredients would cause problems

I think I saw somewhere that sorbitol wasn't a good idea and any kind of gum I'd think wouldn't be good for the atomizer.
 

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I think I saw somewhere that sorbitol wasn't a good idea and any kind of gum I'd think wouldn't be good for the atomizer.

You're probably right. I don't like mint/menthol flavours so I'll let someone else risk their atomiser.

(I was mainly amused at the idea of cutting a breath strip into little squares and dissolving them.)
 

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Did it have oil in it? I can't seem to find a peppermint or mint flavoring that's not made with oil...

I wonder if those breath freshener drops would work as a flavoring?
It does say Cinnamon oil, so it could be oil based but a single drop in 15ml is kinda small for such a strong taste. I have read here that the menthol smokers do like the crystals.
 
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