Hello All. Newbe ego-c buyer..... advice & links please

[Chrissie]

Steve, on neither of the eg0-c kits sold by Alba Vapours, do they mention a charger adapter.

As Kiwivap says, it is most likely primer on the wicks.

Have you actually turned the battery on with 5 clicks?

 

[stevenewbe]

If it doesn't say joyetech then it isn't - but there are a lot of Egos that aren't joyetech Egos. I can see a charger in the box - appears to be a usb charger.
Is this the one you ordered: EGO-C 900mah
It isn't advertised as joyetech. It also says it includes a usb charging cable - which you appear to have.
They also sell a Joyetech Ego kit on their site that costs a bit more.

Yes, thats the one. Maybe I am paranoid but I dont want to be shafted by getting a used one.
I see that it does not advertise the 240v charger, so that seems sound.
Do you think the one I bought is a good model, or should I return it for a real joytech system??????

 

[Vapoor eyes er]

Hi Steve. You could try "thermometer" shaking the juice in the cartridges down to the end where the cartridge connector is. Sometimes during storage the juice settles unevenly in the cartridge. As for turning the batt on and off clicking 5 times should take no longer than 2.5 secs. "Most" batteries come at least 50% charged.

 

[stevenewbe]

I have not even charged it yet. The thing that put me off is that it says in the instruction book. 1x mains adapter?

 

[Chrissie]

Steve, there is no way they would have sent you a used one.

The batteries should come with a factory charge, so you can use one straight away while fully charging the other.

 

[kiwivap]

Yes, thats the one. Maybe I am paranoid but I dont want to be shafted by getting a used one.
I see that it does not advertise the 240v charger, so that seems sound.
Do you think the one I bought is a good model, or should I return it for a real joytech system??????

I would highly doubt you have a used one. They have probably primed the wicks out of the packets so you can start using them. They make need a bit of breaking in even so.
The instruction manual is probably a generic one - like the ones that come with computers sometimes and cover more than one model or package deal. A 'mains adapter' is probably a wall charger. Not essential - but you can buy usb wall chargers if you want one. Generally you'd need at least 1.5 A output.
Yes, I'd keep it and use it. It looks fine to me. Plenty of people use Egos that aren't Joyetech and they work fine.

 

[stevenewbe]

Ok thanks guys. I will stick with it. Am signing off now but will put a little post to confirm my paranoia and how it works.
Thanks again, Steve

 

[Chrissie]

Steve where abouts in Cornwall are you? More than happy to meet up with you if you are anywhere near me & get you up & running. I'm just a mile from the Eden Project.

 

[Vapoor eyes er]

If I were you it's well worth the offer from Chrissie to meet up with her. Would clear up much of the confusion and be worth 50 posts here requesting help IMO.

Steve where abouts in Cornwall are you? More than happy to meet up with you if you are anywhere near me & get you up & running. I'm just a mile from the Eden Project.

 

[stevenewbe]

Steve where abouts in Cornwall are you? More than happy to meet up with you if you are anywhere near me & get you up & running. I'm just a mile from the Eden Project.

Hiya mate. I am right at the west end in Newlyn.
I would have defiantly taken you up on your generous offer but not really practical given the distance.
I had a go with the battery as it came from the factory and I got a couple decent drags and that was it. After that I just got a funny taste and no vapor.
I have the other one charging now so we will see later.
Cheers, Steve

 

[stevenewbe]

I think I have sussed it. The needle on the head had not pierced the tank lid, so I was smoking the primer only
I hope I have not shafted the head.

 

[Vapoor eyes er]

It couldn't be the battery as the button would flash repeatedly if there was not enough charge. Do you have extra juice to refill the cartridges?

Hiya mate. I am right at the west end in Newlyn.
I would have defiantly taken you up on your generous offer but not really practical given the distance.
I had a go with the battery as it came from the factory and I got a couple decent drags and that was it. After that I just got a funny taste and no vapor.
I have the other one charging now so we will see later.
Cheers, Steve

 

[Chrissie]

That is a bit of a distance away

I've never used the ego-C atomisers & tanks, but this video might help you -

eGo-C Unboxing, Assembly and Cleaning - YouTube

Silly question maybe, but you have filled the tanks with e-liquid? And you do need to make sure the tank is pierced.

 

[stevenewbe]

Yes they came empty so I bought 30ml at the same time.
36mg mind you. I could end up with a serious nicotine habit

 

[Chrissie]

Lol, sorry for the crossed post, I forgot to refresh the thread after going off hunting for a good video for you to watch

 

[stevenewbe]

That is a bit of a distance away

I've never used the ego-C atomisers & tanks, but this video might help you -

eGo-C Unboxing, Assembly and Cleaning - YouTube

Silly question maybe, but you have filled the tanks with e-liquid? And you do need to make sure the tank is pierced.

That was the problem Chrissie. I had not pierced the thing.
It is toking like a goodun now, although it is also giving a pretty strong head rush!!!!! which I quite like. I am sure that will wear off though.

 

[Vapoor eyes er]

GREAT tutorial and I was ready to post one but not as good

That is a bit of a distance away

I've never used the ego-C atomisers & tanks, but this video might help you -

eGo-C Unboxing, Assembly and Cleaning - YouTube

Silly question maybe, but you have filled the tanks with e-liquid? And you do need to make sure the tank is pierced.

 

[Vapoor eyes er]

Well done If you find the nic level is too strong you could always buy some 24 in the same flavor and mix equal quantities to end up with 30 mg. I began on 36 mg. Good job and so glad you got it sorted out.
Cheers and Happy Vaping

That was the problem Chrissie. I had not pierced the thing.
It is toking like a goodun now, although it is also giving a pretty strong head rush!!!!! which I quite like. I am sure that will wear off though.

 

[stevenewbe]

Hi Vapoor, noe I am on my way please could you explain or link me to this cleaning method?
4 weeks sounds ideal for each head to me.. I would be well happy with 2 weeks I think.
Thanks all

 

[Vapoor eyes er]

Yes I will explain while you in contentment. The Vivi Nova comes in 2 sizes- 2.0 and 3.5 ml. They 2.0 looks far better on the eGo. The Vivi is a plastic tank with a head inside. The head consists of a coil+ wick. Over time the coil gets "gunked up" with residue. To clean unscrew bottom of tank, remove head and wash in hot water or soak overnight. Next paper towel dry the wick and tank and "dry burn" the coil until it glows red/ orange. When finished reinstall head, fill with juice and vape. I'll be back with a vid.

He explains rebuilding also but not needed.


Back in a minute with dry burn vid.

Hi Vapoor, noe I am on my way please could you explain or link me to this cleaning method?
4 weeks sounds ideal for each head to me.. I would be well happy with 2 weeks I think.
Thanks all