Fleshing out a Starter Kit

[walesmd]

Hey everyone! So, I received my Joye 510 yesterday and thus far, loving it! I had one analog right before bed last night and it tasted horrible (the Menthol juice I'd been enjoying all day made my Marlboro Smooth analog taste like burnt hot dog).

So, I'm looking to expand my starter kit a bit here and adventure into some other flavors as well.

My current stock of supplies:
1 Automatic Battery
1 Manual Battery
2 Atomizers
9 Menthol High Carts
20mL ECOpure Menthol High
Polyfill (endless supply thanks to pillow/toy destroying dog)

My intent is to just burn through the Menthol Carts, which I am about to attempt to Straw Mod one, and refill as necessary with the Menthol High. I anticipate this will be my "daily smoker." As the filler gets beyond wear (I've heard 10 top-offs, so I estimate 3 days per cart) I'd like to refill the carts with Polyfill and continue on.

So, my shopping list as of now is (not getting too crazy yet):
3 Atomizers (for backup and flavor swapping)
2 5mL Testers of other e-liquids

I'd like to purchase 3 more manual batteries (I hate the automatic) but can't really personally justify the $35 expense for that just yet.

I figure I can use the 2 empty cartridges that came with my Joye 510 kit, fill with Polyfill, and enjoy something other than Menthol.

So, any experienced vapers out there want to critique my plan or offer suggestions on e-Liquids? I don't think I should go to crazy (no Roasted Chicken) yet, but I am definitely curious as to what is available.

Finally, a question: this may be normal but I am finding that after 5-6 drags the top of my filler is pretty dry. At first, I was putting 3-4 drips in to wet it back down (plus 2 on the bridge) but found that hitting the bridge was creating a really harsh throat hit. Just dampening the filler has been working well for me. Now, I presume this is because I have really been dragging on the thing - I always took really deep pulls on an analog and trying to get that fulfillment/taste on the 510 requires a longer pull. I've actually had to physically count out the 5 seconds so I know when to kill the button - I imagine this may be causing the quick dryout of the filler.

Guess I'm just looking for reassurances.

 

[NewJoizy]

I honestly feel that you should start with a 901 usb passthru and some cartomizers, 510s are for more advance users, what with all the disassembling,cleaning and refilling n such, gets quite nerve racking, I wish I knew about cartomizers before I purchases my 510.

 

[Deschain]

Definitely get a passthrough to go with that 510, it's great little accessory -Manual batteries are great, get them as soon as you can, you won't regret it (you'll really strugle with just one cell to be honest).

510's also rock IMO (even though it's the only PV I've ever owned, I love mine). They are easy to maintain once you get to know them...I had mine sussed in a day or so (due to all the tips and knowledge on this forum).

As for the filler, you'll get way more than 3 days, more like three weeks, but it is a personal thing...I just wash my filler once a week (I use specific carts for specific flavours). I have some fluval there and will probably just swap it out once a month or so - Bottom line, if you've got plenty of filler, change it when you feel the need to

Oh, I'm a big fan of the straw mod, so I'd always say give it a try...others like the PTB mod, some folks just drip or dip...you will find something that suits you eventually.

Enjoy your new PV.


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[walesmd]

I honestly feel that you should start with a 901 usb passthru and some cartomizers

The USB passthru sounds like a good idea, except for the fact that I sit on a computer all day at work (wouldn't be able to bring the passthrough in due to security reasons) so I tend to avoid the computer at home. I think I may add a PCC to my kit soon though. With the Cartomizers, I really have no ambition for that and specifically purchased the 510 because it was a reasonably priced 3-piece with great reviews. Being a programmer, I look forward to tampering with the cartridges, sampling different flavors and building up a nice carrying case for my different cart/atty combos (all color coded, of course). Thanks for the suggestions though.

Manual batteries are great, get them as soon as you can, you won't regret it (you'll really strugle with just one cell to be honest).

Definitely agree - I love the one manual battery I have, regret splitting the order half-and-half now.

I just wash my filler once a week (I use specific carts for specific flavours)

Are your carts physically different (like a different shape or style for different flavors) or you just use different, of the same style, carts for different flavors. This is my plan as well - one atty/filled cart per flavor, although I'll probable setup an atomizer for just dripping some of the wilder flavors from buddies at work. Wish I would have brought my spare atty in today - a buddy has a bottle of Red Bull I'd like to try.

 

[aa6660]

I would suggest that you get at least one more battery. Always good to have one going, one charging, and one as a backup. That way, if one dies, you still have one to use and one to charge while you order a new one. Remember that you can't run out to the store and buy a new battery, so you need to be prepared. Between my husband and I, we currently have 8 batteries (7 manual and 1 auto that I accidentally ordered). Most of the time, we don't need this many, but when we go out, it's nice to have one fresh one, and 2 backups. That right there is 6 batteries. Count the one we might have used during the day and that adds up to 8, or 4 apiece.

We have 5 attys now and I have just placed an order for 4 more attys and 2 more batts. VaporCountry was doing a big sale on the generic 510 attys ($4.99) and batts ($7.99) and I took advantage of it.

 

[Deschain]

MD, All my carts are the same standard 510 round style.

You should have little white rubber end caps on yours, they take biro pen quite well, so I mark them with initials...

M for Menthol
55 for 555
V for Virginia
R4 for RY4
US for US Mix

etc

As for attys, I use one for menthol (because it will contamintate any other flavour you try to use after it), one for various tobacco flavours and one for RY4 flavour (which deserves it's own atty because it's so damn nice!)

I also have several new attys for when I get some more new flavours.


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[NewJoizy]

I hate the 510's batteries they last 30mins at best on full charge.

 

[Hellen A. Handbasket]

Walesmd, I highly recommend getting either:

The Totally Wicked Mega Power manual batteries. They made the 510 complete! Nice 4 hour vape (at least). I love mine. A 5 pack is a very reasonable deal.

Or getting a battery modification unit (stay at 3.7v no need for 6v, as these pump out 4.2 volt and a 510 is wonderful on that) and then you'll get 8 hours to 2 plus days on it depending on which size battery/unit you choose!). Not having to think about a battery all day is wonderful.

Obviously, I love the Chuck/Little Chuck. Awesome graphics (custom, so nobody has one that looks like yours) and all hand built solid brass/copper with a full one year warranty. The best $80 I've ever spent (well, more than that, as I just bought my 3rd one). Wish I would have done it sooner.

If you are trying flavors, Everclear Grain Alcohol can rinse a flavor out quickly from an atty, and it evaporates, so you can reprime and get on with vaping. It is all I use on my attys, and I've never lost a 510 ever.... 4 plus months.

 

[Deschain]

I hate the 510's batteries they last 30mins at best on full charge.

Your batteries may only last that long, mine last for hours (standard manuals).


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[NewJoizy]

Your batteries may only last that long, mine last for hours (standard manuals).


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and yours are .........?

 

[oldtechno]

My 510s last acouple hours...longer than it takes for me to recharge them.

I have noticed, in the six weeks I've been using them, I haven't lost a 510 battery yet. I'm not waving their flag or anything--six weeks isn't that long--I just haven't had any problem with the batteries yet.

 

[Deschain]

and yours are .........?

TECC Titan 510 manual batteries, just the standard cells that come with all Titans...purchased from TW.


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[aa6660]

Our 510s seem to last a long time as well unless we are chain vaping at the bar. Normally can vape a bit in the morning and on the way home from work and then chain vape for several hours at the bar. May have to change the battery after a couple of hours at the bar. If not going to the bar, mine last me 1-2 days, but I don't vape that much unless I am driving or drinking. I vape the same way I smoked.

Mine are just the regular manual batteries that come with the kits.