hi im new to the build your own concept of it and i need a crash course on everything like what's a good battery, atomizer, what's a clearomizer, and basically EVERYTHING there is to know. help please? 
help im new to the whole build your own e-cig thing few tips? :)
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cool cool, have you ever bought one? i've been on some starter kits but they werent really that good, it's like i dont get to taste the flavor it just put out smoke, haha. could you refer and good brands for a good atomizer that focuses on flavor and density of smoke?
I have 2 starter kits but would really like to move into tanks and such. I'm still new at this
hi im new to the build your own concept of it and i need a crash course on everything like what's a good battery, atomizer, what's a clearomizer, and basically EVERYTHING there is to know. help please?
There is one hard thing with this question. We know nothing about if your smoking habits and if you smoke at all. Also how much your going to use your ecig? Where? Why you have the desire to get one? There is SOOO much custom stuff for ecigs and mods that it would be like going into the grocery store and asking someone to pick your food out with your eyes closed. Do lots and lots of research and get some really specific questions. Im tryin to help you save some money too because people could easily tell you to buy the most expensive stuff, and it may not be what you need. I can give you one example of my experience
I bought a genesis style rebuildable atomizer because lots and lots of people said its the best.. turns out I hate it and wasted my money 
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Small sized batteries fire the heating elements which turns the nicotine liquid into vapor. The heating elements are called atomizers and are in various forms of juice carrying devices. Below is a link to a picture dictionary of the more commonly used juice carrying devices:
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/cartomizers/343294-proper-terminology-carto-tank-what-lol.html#post7562212
Batteries are rechargeable. The cigarette-sized batteries only last 3-4 hours per charge, so at least 3-4 are required if you choose to use this size. More recommended are the larger eGo-class batteries, which are sized more akin to a long cigar. These will last 6-13 hours per charge, depending upon the mah rating. A 600 mah battery will last 6 hours, a 1300 mah battery will last 13 hours. 100 mah is equal to 1 hour vape time. This size battery also has more options for juice carrying devices. At least 2 of these batteries is required.
Smokeless Image is a vendor that sells both classes of batteries very popular with beginning and intermediate vapors. These are 808-threaded devices. All of their equipment is compatible with both batteries and they also sell nicotine juice. For beginners who desire to use pre-filled cartomizers they are available. For those who would like to save money and fill their own juice carriers, bottled flavors are also available. Smokeless Image | Only The Best Electronic Cigarette | Smokeless Image Electronic Cigarettes - The Future is in your hands
Other manufacturers use the more common 510-threaded devices. Below are recommendations for a mid-level eGo battery setup:
Batteries:
eGo Twist: AltSmoke.com | Personal Vaporizers | Electronic Cigarette | Ecigs | AltSmoke.com | eGo-C Twist Battery
or
eGo Spinner: AltSmoke.com | Personal Vaporizers | Electronic Cigarette | Ecigs | eGo Spinner Variable Voltage Battery
Charger: To recharge the eGo batteries, you will need a dedicated charger. These can be hooked up to a computer's usb port.
http://altsmoke.com/accessories/charger/ego-usb-battery-charger.html
As a useful alternative, a usb/ac wall adaptor can also be used instead of the computer's port with the eGo charger plugged into any wall outlet:
http://altsmoke.com/accessories/charger/ego-c-usb-wall-adapter.html
A couple of the more easily used juice carrying devices for beginners are the Kanger T3 clearomizers:
Kanger Products
or
the Vision Mini Vivi Nova clearomizer tanks:
Vision Mini Vivi Nova Tank Clearomizer 2.0ml Kit
Nicotine Juice selection is very subjective. Just know that you will never find an e-juice flavor that can duplicate the taste of a cigarette. If you smoked a non-menthol, you can try a tobacco flavor. If a menthol smoker, you can try a menthol flavor. However, most people find after some time vaping that they don't want anything to do with a flavor that reminds them of cigarettes. There is a wide variety of flavors to choose from. From fruits, candy, coffee, adult beverages, etc. I recommend trying a variety, you'll surprise yourself what you'll end up liking most.
In the beginning, sampler packs or small trial sizes are recommended before buying larger bottles of juice that you may not care for. Figure on consuming at least 3-5ml of juice daily. For beginners, 18-24mg of nicotine strength is recommended. Here are two of my favorite vendors to order juice from. They also offer sampler packs:
Organically Flavored E-liquid | Virgin Vapor | Electronic Cigarette Organic e-Liquid | Electronic Cigarettes
Vaperite | Organic and Natural Flavored Electronic Cigarette E Juice
Small sized batteries fire the heating elements which turns the nicotine liquid into vapor. The heating elements are called atomizers and are in various forms of juice carrying devices. Below is a link to a picture dictionary of the more commonly used juice carrying devices:
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/cartomizers/343294-proper-terminology-carto-tank-what-lol.html#post7562212
Batteries are rechargeable. The cigarette-sized batteries only last 3-4 hours per charge, so at least 3-4 are required if you choose to use this size. More recommended are the larger eGo-class batteries, which are sized more akin to a long cigar. These will last 6-13 hours per charge, depending upon the mah rating. A 600 mah battery will last 6 hours, a 1300 mah battery will last 13 hours. 100 mah is equal to 1 hour vape time. This size battery also has more options for juice carrying devices. At least 2 of these batteries is required.
Smokeless Image is a vendor that sells both classes of batteries very popular with beginning and intermediate vapors. These are 808-threaded devices. All of their equipment is compatible with both batteries and they also sell nicotine juice. For beginners who desire to use pre-filled cartomizers they are available. For those who would like to save money and fill their own juice carriers, bottled flavors are also available. Smokeless Image | Only The Best Electronic Cigarette | Smokeless Image Electronic Cigarettes - The Future is in your hands
Other manufacturers use the more common 510-threaded devices. Below are recommendations for a mid-level eGo battery setup:
Batteries:
eGo Twist: AltSmoke.com | Personal Vaporizers | Electronic Cigarette | Ecigs | AltSmoke.com | eGo-C Twist Battery
or
eGo Spinner: AltSmoke.com | Personal Vaporizers | Electronic Cigarette | Ecigs | eGo Spinner Variable Voltage Battery
Charger: To recharge the eGo batteries, you will need a dedicated charger. These can be hooked up to a computer's usb port.
http://altsmoke.com/accessories/charger/ego-usb-battery-charger.html
As a useful alternative, a usb/ac wall adaptor can also be used instead of the computer's port with the eGo charger plugged into any wall outlet:
http://altsmoke.com/accessories/charger/ego-c-usb-wall-adapter.html
A couple of the more easily used juice carrying devices for beginners are the Kanger T3 clearomizers:
Kanger Products
or
the Vision Mini Vivi Nova clearomizer tanks:
Vision Mini Vivi Nova Tank Clearomizer 2.0ml Kit
Nicotine Juice selection is very subjective. Just know that you will never find an e-juice flavor that can duplicate the taste of a cigarette. If you smoked a non-menthol, you can try a tobacco flavor. If a menthol smoker, you can try a menthol flavor. However, most people find after some time vaping that they don't want anything to do with a flavor that reminds them of cigarettes. There is a wide variety of flavors to choose from. From fruits, candy, coffee, adult beverages, etc. I recommend trying a variety, you'll surprise yourself what you'll end up liking most.
In the beginning, sampler packs or small trial sizes are recommended before buying larger bottles of juice that you may not care for. Figure on consuming at least 3-5ml of juice daily. For beginners, 18-24mg of nicotine strength is recommended. Here are two of my favorite vendors to order juice from. They also offer sampler packs:
Organically Flavored E-liquid | Virgin Vapor | Electronic Cigarette Organic e-Liquid | Electronic Cigarettes
Vaperite | Organic and Natural Flavored Electronic Cigarette E Juice
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Thanks for the compliments.
Here's some helpful links:
New User Electronic Cigarette FAQ - ECF InfoZone
Best e-cigarette
Another forum in this link. Click on the "reviews" heading for picture reviews of starter kits and advanced mods. Ecig Advanced - Electronic Cigarette Forum
if i was a new vaper, i would only buy 510 connection stuff. altho you could get adapters and such, 510 is the most used overall.
Thanks for the compliments.
Here's some helpful links:
New User Electronic Cigarette FAQ - ECF InfoZone
Best e-cigarette
Another forum in this link. Click on the "reviews" heading for picture reviews of starter kits and advanced mods. Ecig Advanced - Electronic Cigarette Forum
Thanks...Just did a quick fly by and thats exactly what I was looking for. Awesome! BTW I want to show my baby sis the pictures of all the tips you have but she just started too and I think she just might go crazy =)
Happy New Year!
There is one hard thing with this question. We know nothing about if your smoking habits and if you smoke at all. Also how much your going to use your ecig? Where? Why you have the desire to get one? There is SOOO much custom stuff for ecigs and mods that it would be like going into the grocery store and asking someone to pick your food out with your eyes closed. Do lots and lots of research and get some really specific questions. Im tryin to help you save some money too because people could easily tell you to buy the most expensive stuff, and it may not be what you need. I can give you one example of my experience
thanks! i gotta narrow down my options, appreciate the help. lemme get this straight first, a cartomizer is like a cartridge and the atmoizer together and the clearomizer has that wick to bring the liquid to the burner did i get that right?
Here's a video showing the differences between cartomizers and clearomizers:
He explains it for people who are new to it.
He explains it for people who are new to it.
i recommend spending some time on PBusardo's youtube channel im new too and its helped ALOT PBusardo's Vaping Reviews - YouTube
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