First Post (well, kinda)

[HTX_Vape_Cape]

I'm a 10 year on/off smoker. Last few years been dipping and snus because my workplace is very adamant against tobacco of any kind. It's actually illegal for me to have tobacco on my person in my office (lame). But I can snus and not spit, so that's been getting me through my days for the past few years.

Well, long story short my dentist was like either stop dipping or lose all your teeth, your lips and gum rot/cancer, etc etc etc. So, I've been using vape for a few months now. I mostly just hit up what I can find locally, the simple 2 part systems with a cartomiser. They're convenient, and technically not illegal to possess at work. I get the ones that are all black and put it in my pen jar (hide in plain sight, much?) I can easily close my office door after breakfast and lunch and get my fix so I can concentrate on work. It's not really enough to make me satisfied, but I'm not a total ....... to my coworkers from lack of nic.

Well, I'm ready to upgrade and my roomate suggested I look over all this information. Actually SUPER helpful, I had no idea there were so many vapers, and how big of a deal it's become. The information (especially the new user forums) have been super helpful. Although at times it feels like I'm trying to learn calculus by reading notes that PHD students pass to each other. lol

My roomate also smokes/dips - but it's highly acceptable for him, being oilfield. He has been concerned with his health and recently bought a Joyetech 510 manual tank system with the standard battery. I could not believe how AMAZING his system was over my cheap two piece carto crappers. My system is enough to get my withdrawal headache to go away, his is actually as satisfying as an analog, even gives me a little buzz like if I smoke. I thought it was the strength, but we both have 18 MG solutions.

So anyway, I'm thinking about getting a Ego type system with a tank. I need the bigger battery because I can't charge at work and sometimes I have to pull 12 hour shifts. Anyway, thanks to everyone who has given information, reviews and technical breakdowns. Any advice you guys have on my idea going with an Joyetech Ego (C or T) is greatly appreciated.

 

[The Ocelot]

Hi and welcome! You posted a question about variable voltage on another thread, but I'm answering you here so it doesn't get lost. Being able to vary the voltage affects flavor, TH and temperature of what you're vaping. Different juices react differently and with VV you can adjust to what you like best. It also gives you the option of running delivery systems that have different resistances.

ETA: I must look up a synonym for "different."

 

[juicejunky]

Welcome to the forum and vaping.

Those eGo tanks tend to leak and mute flavors and they won't look like pens. There are some pretty good cartomizers out there, but I'll let someone that actually uses them recommend some. Cartomizers can be refilled with the ejuice of your choice and can be used on cigarette sized batteries or eGo batteries.

Glad to hear you found a way to get your nic at work.

 

[SilentScreams]

Welcome to ECF.

If your looking for an eGo style I would recommend the Twist or the Vision Spinner. Affordable little VV devices about the size of a sharpie. Still can be hidden in the pen cup.

 

[HTX_Vape_Cape]

Hi and welcome! You posted a question about variable voltage on another thread, but I'm answering you here so it doesn't get lost. Being able to vary the voltage affects flavor, TH and temperature of what you're vaping. Different juices react differently and with VV you can adjust to what you like best. It also gives you the option of running delivery systems that have different resistances.

ETA: I must look up a synonym for "different."

@The Ocelot - I went to that link you sent on variable voltage, but I get a message saying the thread is invalid. See photo below:

Thanks for your help! Also, try "various" and "contrary" for some easy synonyms

 

[Birchi]

I have found that there are a lot of opinions on here, as well as experiences. I will give you mine

I tried the eGo-C system and it did not work for me though others have great success with it. I now use my eGo batteries with clearomizers, specifically the Kanger T3. I also just purchased a eVic, but I don't think that will reach the stealthiness you desire.

If I had to do it over, I would have purchased eGo Twist batteries, chargers, and T3 clearomizers.. oh, and juice.

 

[The Ocelot]

@The Ocelot - I went to that link you sent on variable voltage, but I get a message saying the thread is invalid. See photo below:View attachment 173619

Thanks for your help! Also, try "various" and "contrary" for some easy synonyms

"Various" I like that! What link did I send you? (I have a very short attention span)

 

[HTX_Vape_Cape]

"Various" I like that! What link did I send you? (I have a very short attention span)

you sent one about variable voltages and how it affects the vaping experience

 

[HTX_Vape_Cape]

ooooh - okay I think I figured it out. When you type specific key phrases, ECF makes them into a link, haha. I thought you posted a link on variable voltages, but it was just the automated system.

 

[The Ocelot]

you sent one about variable voltages and how it affects the vaping experience

????? Did you hover over underlined words/terms in my post? That a built-in forum feature, but I don't think that it works the way it's supposed to.

 

[HTX_Vape_Cape]

????? Did you hover over underlined words/terms in my post? That a built-in forum feature, but I don't think that it works the way it's supposed to.

That's exactly what I did. I saw the same type thing in my posts, and I'm like... uh I didn't put any links in my post- oh NOW I get it.

 

[The Ocelot]

That's exactly what I did. I saw the same type thing in my posts, and I'm like... uh I didn't put any links in my post- oh NOW I get it.

It would be helpful it it did work. I'm trying to find a blog with very concise information about variable voltage, but I haven't found it yet. In the meantime, here's a review of the Twist: THE EGO TWIST IS A GAME CHANGER - YouTube

 

[HTX_Vape_Cape]

It would be helpful it it did work. I'm trying to find a blog with very concise information about variable voltage, but I haven't found it yet. In the meantime, here's a review of the Twist: THE EGO TWIST IS A GAME CHANGER - YouTube

An ECF pro gave me an AWESOME detailed technical breakdown on voltages, resistance and battery size. Here is his post:

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/new-members-forum/375317-high-voltage-high-resistance-vs-low-voltage-low-resistance.html#post8485242

There were some awesome blogs given too, CARTO to BATTERY INFO

and a chart to explain the various combinations: http://i.imgur.com/Ohn8o.png

It was extremely helpful.

 

[The Ocelot]

Good links! I'll save those for the next time people ask for info. You'll be amazed how quickly you will learn to calculate volts/ohms/amps and understand various types of plastic. I never imagined that as a result of quitting smoking I would be able to type "polypropylene" without spell check.

 

[The Ocelot]

An ECF pro gave me an AWESOME detailed technical breakdown on voltages, resistance and battery size. Here is his post:

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/new-members-forum/375317-high-voltage-high-resistance-vs-low-voltage-low-resistance.html#post8485242

There were some awesome blogs given too, CARTO to BATTERY INFO

and a chart to explain the various combinations: http://i.imgur.com/Ohn8o.png

It was extremely helpful.

Actually, skip the second link. I understand what the person is trying to say, but they aren't expressing it in a useful way. Stick with chart you have in the last link.

 

[Nanotube]

I use an ego 900mah battery some times, its decent, quite small but not as small as the 650mah, would recommend something like that, or 1100mah even better - tiny bit longer. The Kanger T2 is good these days, find that it can last a while with clearer e-liquids, Kanger T3 is decent if you get a good one too. Mini Vivi Nova can also be good on the ego batteries, though the capacity of the Kangers seems better.
You can stick cartos or smaller clearos like the ce2s/ce3s/vision nano innokin bottom coil etc on the ego too which is useful. I found that the alternatives brands to joyetech are decent, not tested them against huge wear and tear though, but after many charger, still working well. Good prices to be had for them. One major difference between the joyetech ego's and other companies is the voltage is set differently, the standard joyetech ego-t, ego-c I believe is at 3.2v where are other brand who do their versions of ego-t and ego-c can be around 4.2v, some I found to be at 3.7v too. The variable ones such as ego twist, vision spinner and others are good as you can change the voltage and use different resistance coils.