Hello, my first 5 days in the vape world!

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Hi everyone, my name is Heavy. I am not an analog smoker, nor have I ever been addicted to nicotine. What I am looking for is to get my head out of the "clouds".

My journey begins when one day I decided I wanted to move away from my old habit. After going cold turkey for a week I was jonesing hardcore for any kind of smoke. That's when I remembered hearing about ecigs. 5 days ago I tried my very first one. It was a disposable Blu(menthol) and well I found for the first time in a week I was satisfied. I realized I didn't need any specific kind of smoke I just enjoy smoke.

After my first experience with the disposable Blu I instantly started searching the internet for more information on ecigs and where I could purchase them. Which ultimately led me here to this wonderful wealth of ecig information. So the reading began from minutes to hours to days to almost a week! Before I started researching I was dead set on blu, after some research I almost bought V2s, a little bit more research led me to EgoTwist, and just a dash more research led me to the Provari mini.

With all the information I was honestly overwhelmed and was real close to just going with the Blus but after much deliberation I decided on the following hardware: Provari mini v2.5, Boge 3.0 ohm Cartos, a Bridgeless 2.0 ohm Atty with a driptip, a Kanger Protank, and assorted accessories.

As far as juice goes without tasting any all I had to go on was what you guys thought to be the best. Based on those reviews I ordered Orangutang, Monkey Buns, the fabled BoBos Bounty and Gorilla juice from avejuice(yes I originally got scammed and purchased BoBos from alienvapor). I ordered BoBos and Gorillas yesterady as soon as the website opened I got in an order in less than 2 minutes, lucky for me because the website was flooded there after. I think I'm going to prefer VG so I went with 50/50 and up with VG to see what levels I prefer, nicotine level of 6mg. If the VG is to thick for the cartos and tank i'll cut it with some distilled.

All my hardware and juice should be here before the end of the week. I really look forward to trying out my new toys and letting ya'll know what I think. On that note I'd like to thank everyone on this site for their useful posts and helpful information that inevitably led me to spend about 300$ in the last few days. Thanks ECF!!!
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Wow. You got some good stuff. That stuff will top blu pretty darn sure. If people hesitate to welcome you to ecf it might be because it's not good to talk about smoking stuff that's not cigs and such but if you don't dwell on that aspect good deal PLUS looks like you know what you are doing. I'm just thinking of all the money you saved jumping from blu to Provari. That's a GOOD one and you'll realize why the longer you stay. Ya may as well DIY now ha ha
 

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Thanks for the welcome dude. Yea I'm not here to dwell on that aspect ;). I just figured I would be upfront with situation. No one is perfect right? I definitly feel like I know what I'm doing at this point. There really was quite a bit to take in though, I can see why many people would just buy Blu or any ecig for that matter to keep things simple. As far DIY goes I don't know if I'll ever get into mixing my own juice but I will be rebuilding the head in my Protank as soon as it goes.

I have a few questions, maybe you can help me with them. When I get the cartos should I clean those with hot water like the Protank? Also since I'm using high VG juice do you have any tips on filling the cartos besides the condom method and patience? -Thanks.
 

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So the reading began from minutes to hours to days to almost a week!

lol so true, first week on ECF is intense :)

All the gears you've been talking about is a very good choice, you've done your homework fine. As for the cartos, I would not clean them with hot water, I just tried a new one without and it's working fine, also the hot water might mess it up. Having high VG is always tricky when refilling pretty much anything, I'd suggest you use less VG and more PG, else, like you said, condom method and patience.

And welcome to ECF :)
 

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Well Notorious I was kinda looking for that calming effect cigarettes have, but after doing some more research on nicotine I learned there is nothing calming about the drug at all. It actually speeds everything up. My orders have already shipped unfortunately. Next time I plan on getting the 0mg content there really is no need for it for someone like me. Thanks for the warm welcome folks.

Yea r77, with a set of legs like that for an avatar what else would you expect to be called lol.
 
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Welcome to ECF!

I hope you find your visits here informative and fun. We have a huge community here that can be incredibly helpful in your journey. Feel free to ask any questions, as I'm sure there will be many with an answer for you! :)

Please see the links in my signature below for New Member information, as well as informative forums and threads on CASAA (Consumer Advocates for Smoking Alternatives Association) and the latest legislative news and info.

Again, welcome to ECF!! :vapor:

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HeavyUser

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Thanks Sonic. Got home from work today to a package in my mailbox! My ProVari Mini came with my Kanger Protank. I instantly tore into the box unwrapped the ProVari Mini, tore open the Protank, went straight for the head and removed a flavor wick to improve my vaping experience as per the recommendation of other. Everything is all nice and shiny. Hopefully my Orangutang and Monkey Buns arrive tomorrow!

Should I wash out the Protank before I fill it for the first time?
-Never mind I washed it out. Took the head apart and rinsed it in a cup of warm water, a lot of black stuff washed out, yuck.
 
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