Getting into it.

[Liquidkam]

I smoked for 10 years. Like all of you here I got tired of the smell clinging to me and the various people around me complaining about the stink. I started off with a kit from Valcano in 2009. Thinking about it now I am suprised at the progression the industry has made and I have made. I was using Ego batteries and EVOD style tanks for years and didn't really understand the need for "big devices with displays and bells/whistles. Ignorance is not bliss. I went home on vacation from kuwait and my dad gave me a copper Panzer clone that he had been given by my brother. He didn't know how to use and was happy with his Vision and sub tank mini set up. It had a clone dark horse sitting on top of it and it was already wicked and wired which was surely my brothers handy work. So I dripped some 18mg Fifth rank on it and took a hit... I thought I was going to die. I wrote it off and threw it in my luggage. When I got back to kuwait I did some research and found out that high Nic level juices aren't really good for RDAs. I got my hands on a bottle of 3% and WOW! The flavor was off the chain! The clone copper panzer/ clone dark horse worked like a champ so I convinced myself I would be good just using and rebuilding that. Well you all probably know how this works and that kind of thinking quickly gets thrown out the window. I am now currently using an authentic VA Phenom/Doge comp and Dovpo DT-100/tugboat . I was using an Evic supreme for a couple of months but it developed issues and I am still (weeks later) waiting on a response from the company. I am currently (eagerly) awaiting the delivery of a phantom brass stingray (authentic).

Short story long I have come a long way on this journey and I am more than happy to leave analog ciggerettes behind for good. I joined up here to share my experiences and learn from whoever is willing to teach.

 

[Katmar]

Hi Liquidkam and welcome to the forum. You are already ahead of the game. The technology is astounding already. And there are lots of folks here willing to share their knowledge....Happy Vaping!!!

 

[Liquidkam]

Thanks! I was thinking about a DNA40D and a Billow or similar style tank for my next set up. Any recommendations on a good RTA that won't leak in my pocket? I have an Aeolus on the way for that very purpose but I would like a tank too.

 

[Das Auto]

Welcome! Glad you joined! Enjoy!!

 

[Susan~S]

Hello and welcome to the forum. Glad to have you here!

Since you are new to mech mods and rebuildables I highly recommend you spend some time with Baditude (one of our resident battery experts) and visit his blogs. You are now 100% in control of your own safety (and others around you). Make sure you purchase an ohm reader and a voltmeter or DMM so you can measure your builds, check for shorts and measure the remaining charge on your batteries.

Baditudes Blogs. The blogs that address battery safety, Ohm's Law, CDR (continuous discharge rating/Amps) and how they all work together are detailed below:

BATTERIES

Battery Basics for Mods: IMR or Protected ICR?
* Another essential read to understand which batteries are safe to use in mechanical and regulated mods. Includes a frequently updated list of recommended safe-chemistry, high-drain batteries with their specifications.

Purple Efest Batteries not as Advertised
* A cautionary blog that reveals that the purple Efest batteries may not have the specifications advertised. Also includes a commentary on "continuous discharge ratings" vs "pulse discharge ratings" of battery specs.

OHM'S LAW

Ohm's Law for Dummies (Vapers)
* My attempt at explaining Ohm's Law in layman terms and how it relates to vaping.

Explain it to the Dumb Noob: Ohm's Law Calculations
* As simple as it is to use, some people have a tough time grasping the concept. Warning: Includes graphic photos of mod explosions.

BATTERIES - WHERE TO BUY

Only buy batteries from a reputable supplier (not ebay or Amazon) as there are many counterfeit batteries being sold. Here are several reputable battery suppliers in the US.

* RTD Vapor
* Illumination Supply
* Lighthound
* Orbtronics