Hi all!

[The Wad]

Hi there everyone!
I am totally new to vaping, but have spent many hours trawling these forums and have learned sooo much from all the friendly folks on here. I am one of those people that researches and reads as much as I can about everything that interests me, so am very grateful for forums like these.

I had been smoking for just over 30 years and exactly one month ago I tried vaping. After my first puff I decided I would never smoke a filthy stinky again - just like that, finished. I am totally amazed at how easy it has been and know I will never smoke again. I am in good health but am getting to the age where I really needed to do something about that smoking. I really believe that vaping has changed my life, and I just love it!

I went out and bought an Eleaf Pico the next day and have never looked back. I also have a Tesla Nano but it always seems to take a back seat to my Pico. I have three Cubis tanks, one Uwell Crown and the Melo3 that came with my Pico. I have pretty much stuck with 0.30- 0.5 ohm coils as they seem to work nicely for me. I'm still trying to figure out which flavours I'm into, so am trying a whole range of different juices. I thought I would prefer caramel/ coffee/ honey type flavours, but I am also loving some fruity type ones too.

I will definitely get into DIY juices soon and am really looking forward to that. I will also get into building my own coils etc as I am a bit of a tinkerer and love little technical type challenges. Anyway, thanks for listening and a big thanks to the bloke who invented vaping!

 

[Sugar_and_Spice]

Hi there everyone!
I am totally new to vaping, but have spent many hours trawling these forums and have learned sooo much from all the friendly folks on here. I am one of those people that researches and reads as much as I can about everything that interests me, so am very grateful for forums like these.

I had been smoking for just over 30 years and exactly one month ago I tried vaping. After my first puff I decided I would never smoke a filthy stinky again - just like that, finished. I am totally amazed at how easy it has been and know I will never smoke again. I am in good health but am getting to the age where I really needed to do something about that smoking. I really believe that vaping has changed my life, and I just love it!

I went out and bought an Eleaf Pico the next day and have never looked back. I also have a Tesla Nano but it always seems to take a back seat to my Pico. I have three Cubis tanks, one Uwell Crown and the Melo3 that came with my Pico. I have pretty much stuck with 0.30- 0.5 ohm coils as they seem to work nicely for me. I'm still trying to figure out which flavours I'm into, so am trying a whole range of different juices. I thought I would prefer caramel/ coffee/ honey type flavours, but I am also loving some fruity type ones too.

I will definitely get into DIY juices soon and am really looking forward to that. I will also get into building my own coils etc as I am a bit of a tinkerer and love little technical type challenges. Anyway, thanks for listening and a big thanks to the bloke who invented vaping!

Welcome to ecf. Glad you decided to join us.
You will find good info about DIY here
DIY E-Liquid

And there are rebuildable coils for the Melo's here
$7.73 Authentic Eleaf Replacement ECR Coil Head (5-Pack) - 1ohm at FastTech - Worldwide Free Shipping

These are so easy to recoil, rewick. Just google on how to or I think the instructions come with the coil, wire and cotton pack.

 

[Hawise]

Welcome, The Wad. As you've been looking around, you've probably already found that we have a great DIY forum as well as a Rebuildable Atomizer one. Lots of interesting information there.

 

[The Wad]

Thanks so much Sugar and Spice
To be honest I don't use my Melo too much as it doesn't get me through my day at work without refilling, but I appreciate the link. I wasn't aware you could get those, probably because I hadn't looked!

I have had a good look at the E-Liquid section and have learned a lot. Sounds like it is right up my alley!

 

[The Wad]

Welcome, The Wad. As you've been looking around, you've probably already found that we have a great DIY forum as well as a Rebuildable Atomizer one. Lots of interesting information there.

Thanks Hawise! I have indeed been looking at those and the information will be invaluable once I have started DIY. My wife says I should at least use up a good portion of my e-juice collection before I start making my own , which of course makes perfect sense! I'm working on that right now!

 

[Hawise]

Thanks Hawise! I have indeed been looking at those and the information will be invaluable once I have started DIY. My wife says I should at least use up a good portion of my e-juice collection before I start making my own , which of course makes perfect sense! I'm working on that right now!

Ah, but what about steeping? Some juices get better after waiting a few days or weeks (or even months), so you'll need to have something left to vape while you're waiting for them.

 

[The Wad]

Ah, but what about steeping? Some juices get better after waiting a few days or weeks (or even months), so you'll need to have something left to vape while you're waiting for them.

A very good point!

 

[vaporoo]

Thanks Hawise! I have indeed been looking at those and the information will be invaluable once I have started DIY. My wife says I should at least use up a good portion of my e-juice collection before I start making my own , which of course makes perfect sense! I'm working on that right now!

Haha, yeah I have a ton of unvaped juice sitting around. Comes with the territory. I recommend finding a vape shop in your area that let's you try flavors. I was able to get a sense of the different approaches without spending a ton. Am finding most to just be too sweet after a few days of vaping so do DIY now and really enjoy being able to make simple flavors that suit me. Nothing too fancy and complicated, no sweeteners added.

 

[The Wad]

Haha, yeah I have a ton of unvaped juice sitting around. Comes with the territory. I recommend finding a vape shop in your area that let's you try flavors. I was able to get a sense of the different approaches without spending a ton. Am finding most to just be too sweet after a few days of vaping so do DIY now and really enjoy being able to make simple flavors that suit me. Nothing too fancy and complicated, no sweeteners added.

Yeah, I will definitely start out nice and simple. My tastebuds still have a looong way to go before they are up to the challenge of being anywhere near a 'refined pallette'. In fact, I am yet to be convinced I even have tastebuds!

 

[oplholik]

Welcome, glad you joined us here at ecf.

 

[The Wad]

Welcome, glad you joined us here at ecf.

Thanks Oplholik - happy to be here

 

[Riplea]

Yeah, I will definitely start out nice and simple. My tastebuds still have a looong way to go before they are up to the challenge of being anywhere near a 'refined pallette'. In fact, I am yet to be convinced I even have tastebuds!

Yeah, not so sure my tastebuds have improved much but my sense of smell came back rather quickly. Welcome!

 

[SteveS45]

Welcome @The Wad and I hope you enjoy your stay!

 

[The Wad]

Yeah, not so sure my tastebuds have improved much but my sense of smell came back rather quickly. Welcome!

Thanks Riplea! My sense of smell also came back quickly (well so far anyway), and I'm waiting for some dramatic change with my taste - I guess I will just have to wait and see...

 

[The Wad]

Welcome @The Wad and I hope you enjoy your stay!

Thanks SteveS45 !

 

[BrotherBob]

Hi there everyone!
I am totally new to vaping, but have spent many hours trawling these forums and have learned sooo much from all the friendly folks on here. I am one of those people that researches and reads as much as I can about everything that interests me, so am very grateful for forums like these.
I will definitely get into DIY juices soon and am really looking forward to that. I will also get into building my own coils etc as I am a bit of a tinkerer and love little technical type challenges. Anyway, thanks for listening and a big thanks to the bloke who invented vaping!

Welcome and glad you joined. Could check out:
Australia - New Zealand Forum
http://www.thevaperstable.com/
Might like to read the following compilations:
dannyv45's blog | E-Cigarette Forum
Hoosier's blog | E-Cigarette Forum
Boletus's blog | E-Cigarette Forum
diy_beginners_guide - DIY_eJuice
http://www.thevaperstable.com/diy/
DIY E-Juice Resources: Over 100+ DIY E-Juice Resources – E Juice Makers
Getting Started: DIY 101 – Mixing Your Own eLiquid
What you need to know as as far as supplies and safety for the first time juicer. | E-Cigarette Forum
http://diyordievaping.com/category/latestnews/beginnertips/
A Beginner's Guide To Making The Most Highly-Rated Recipes by Scottes777 • r/electronic_cigarette

 

[The Wad]

Welcome and glad you joined. Could check out:
Australia - New Zealand Forum
http://www.thevaperstable.com/
Might like to read the following compilations:
dannyv45's blog | E-Cigarette Forum
Hoosier's blog | E-Cigarette Forum
Boletus's blog | E-Cigarette Forum
diy_beginners_guide - DIY_eJuice
http://www.thevaperstable.com/diy/
DIY E-Juice Resources: Over 100+ DIY E-Juice Resources – E Juice Makers
Getting Started: DIY 101 – Mixing Your Own eLiquid
What you need to know as as far as supplies and safety for the first time juicer. | E-Cigarette Forum
http://diyordievaping.com/category/latestnews/beginnertips/
A Beginner's Guide To Making The Most Highly-Rated Recipes by Scottes777 • r/electronic_cigarette

Thanks BrotherBob! There are a lot of useful threads there and I appreciate your time to put them together for me