Hi everyone

[hazbaz1]

Hi everyone, I'm new around here and just thought I'd introduce myself. I got my first e cig today, it's a Kanger EVOD Mega. I have a few questions if you guys don't mind helping me out.

1) Firstly, forgive me for my newbieness, I noticed some juice on the top of the base, where it connects to the tank part (sorry for bad technical language), I'm just a bit worried it's not good for the battery?

2) When I first started vaping it, the hits were extremely strong and harsh on the throat, even though I'm only using 11mg liquid, but I emptied and refilled the tank and it seems a lot smoother now and easier on the chest. Could that be because I shook the bottle of e liquid before refilling it? I read somewhere that the nicotine sits at the bottom of the bottle, so that could explain why the first hits were very strong.

3) Is it ok to get a little bit of the liquid on my fingers? A bit went on them earlier and I'm paranoid that it's bad for me haha.

4) Do I need to wash the tank before using different flavours? If so, how do I go about doing this?

Thanks so much in advance for any help, and again, apologies for the lack of technical language!

 

[daleron]

Hi everyone, I'm new around here and just thought I'd introduce myself. I got my first e cig today, it's a Kanger EVOD Mega. I have a few questions if you guys don't mind helping me out.
Hello and welcome to ECF hazbaz

1) Firstly, forgive me for my newbieness, I noticed some juice on the top of the base, where it connects to the tank part (sorry for bad technical language), I'm just a bit worried it's not good for the battery?

You'll want to take a Q-tip and wipe that off probably daily to keep your battery in good shape.

2) When I first started vaping it, the hits were extremely strong and harsh on the throat, even though I'm only using 11mg liquid, but I emptied and refilled the tank and it seems a lot smoother now and easier on the chest. Could that be because I shook the bottle of e liquid before refilling it? I read somewhere that the nicotine sits at the bottom of the bottle, so that could explain why the first hits were very strong.

You should always shake your liquid before dispensing ... my guess would be that you are still learning how to take a proper draw.

3) Is it ok to get a little bit of the liquid on my fingers? A bit went on them earlier and I'm paranoid that it's bad for me haha.

Shouldn't hurt you but always wash your hands immediately after.

4) Do I need to wash the tank before using different flavours? If so, how do I go about doing this?
Depends on the juice ... if it's in the same flavor profile it's not necessary. If you are following a coffee with a menthol then yes, I'd suggest you rinse

If you have the tank I'm thinking of you should just be able to do a hot water rinse, dry, and go again for a bit.

Thanks so much in advance for any help, and again, apologies for the lack of technical language!

Hope that helps some ^^^^

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[hazbaz1]

Hope that helps some ^^^^

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Thanks very much, that helped a lot!

 

[BrotherBob]

read somewhere that the nicotine sits at the bottom of the bottle, so that could explain why the first hits were very strong.

Whatever your nic concentration is, you can reduce it.

 

[Drummel]

One point I will totally agree with, you -should- always wash your skin if you come into contact with your liquid. It's just good practice. I know a lot of folks would sooner say "lick it off/wipe it off" it's no big deal, but some people that are just learning may tend to get quite a bit more on them than an advanced user does so that method is multiplied over many times.

Lower levels of nicotine should, IMO, be treated like higher level ones. Give it the respect it deserves and build good habits.

I usually clean my tanks out with hot water and air/towel dry them. If the liquid in question is exceptionally strong smelling a drop of dish soap and then good rinsing (not the coils and cotton, just the tanks/interior). A note though. Most of the time if the tank was recently cleaned and I've had the flavors before I will just mix them into the tank and let them "blend" from the original flavor to the new one. That's personal preference though.

Some folks like to use Ultrasonic cleaners.

As @daleron said Q-Tips! They generally become our best friends in several situations. Keep them on hand

 

[hazbaz1]

Thanks for the advice guys! It's all very welcomed! I'll definitely get some Q tips, they do seem very handy for the harder to reach areas.

 

[57chilicat]

Just popping in to say Welcome!

 

[hazbaz1]

Just popping in to say Welcome!

Thanks

 

[Larry J]

Welcome to the ECF family @hazbad1! As you can already see, you've come to the right place to get all your questions answered.

 

[macis]

welcome welcome..!

 

[hazbaz1]

Thanks! I got some new juice today (peach flavour) and it seems less harsh than the one before, even though the nicotine content is slightly higher. I'm enjoying vaping quite a lot actually.

 

[suprtrkr]

Hi everyone, I'm new around here and just thought I'd introduce myself. I got my first e cig today, it's a Kanger EVOD Mega. I have a few questions if you guys don't mind helping me out.

1) Firstly, forgive me for my newbieness, I noticed some juice on the top of the base, where it connects to the tank part (sorry for bad technical language), I'm just a bit worried it's not good for the battery?

2) When I first started vaping it, the hits were extremely strong and harsh on the throat, even though I'm only using 11mg liquid, but I emptied and refilled the tank and it seems a lot smoother now and easier on the chest. Could that be because I shook the bottle of e liquid before refilling it? I read somewhere that the nicotine sits at the bottom of the bottle, so that could explain why the first hits were very strong.

3) Is it ok to get a little bit of the liquid on my fingers? A bit went on them earlier and I'm paranoid that it's bad for me haha.

4) Do I need to wash the tank before using different flavours? If so, how do I go about doing this?

Thanks so much in advance for any help, and again, apologies for the lack of technical language!

Most tanks leak a little. It can be a problem if it runs down into the battery and gums things up, but e-juice is non conductive and shouldn't cause a short.

Your first harsh hits were probably dry, that is the wick wasn't full of juice. Nest time you break in a new coil, put a drop or two of juice on the coil before installing it in the tank, and a drop down the chimney to wet the wick. Then fill the tank, cover the air holes with your fingers, and hit the tank a few times without pushing the button to suck juice up into the coil. That should fix it.

If e-juice on the fingers was hazardous to your health, I'd have been dead a long time ago. Vape happy

You don't *need* to wash the tank between flavors, but it will taste "interesting" until the new juice replaces all the old. If you do wash it, dry it very completely before using it again. A hair dryer works.

 

[Jugband]

just wanted to take my turn in welcoming you! Looks like you're in great hands!

 

[hazbaz1]

Thanks for all the advice, what a friendly and welcoming forum this is!

 

[djsvapour]

I've been vaping Peach today. Not a bad choice @hazbaz1

 

[hazbaz1]

I've been vaping Peach today. Not a bad choice @hazbaz1

Yeah I really like the peach flavour. I'm kind of thinking that I should have got 12mg instead of 18mg nicotine though, it seems quite harsh. Still, you live and learn I guess

 

[djsvapour]

Yeah I really like the peach flavour. I'm kind of thinking that I should have got 12mg instead of 18mg nicotine though, it seems quite harsh. Still, you live and learn I guess

I'm on the Hangsen Juicy Peach. One of their more acceptable flavors. It's a 12mg as it's not easy to vape much above 14 watts stealthily.
Normally, I'd be on 6mg and a good deal more cloudy.
I might buy 200ml from China as we get near the dreaded date next year when UK can only buy 10ml.

 

[hazbaz1]

I'm on the Hangsen Juicy Peach. One of their more acceptable flavors. It's a 12mg as it's not easy to vape much above 14 watts stealthily.
Normally, I'd be on 6mg and a good deal more cloudy.
I might buy 200ml from China as we get near the dreaded date next year when UK can only buy 10ml.

I see. I never heard about the 10ml rule next year, why is that do you know?

 

[djsvapour]

I see. I never heard about the 10ml rule next year, why is that do you know?

Good question!

I follow the vaping scene and have been active in all sorts of e-cig politics over the years.

Many people don't know. Then again, over 1 million UK people use e-cigs and still smoke because they think e-cigs don't work - because they buy rubbish e-cigs.

I'd still be smoking if I bought most of what's on sale in the supermarkets.

 

[hazbaz1]

Good question!

I follow the vaping scene and have been active in all sorts of e-cig politics over the years.

Many people don't know. Then again, over 1 million UK people use e-cigs and still smoke because they think e-cigs don't work - because they buy rubbish e-cigs.

I'd still be smoking if I bought most of what's on sale in the supermarkets.

Oh I see, that's kind of annoying. I haven't even bothered with any of the supermarket e cigs because they just don't seem worth trying.