I'm in Florida. Been vaping 3 months and smoked for 40 years. When they said I had to use oxygen during the day, not just at night--- I decided to find another way. Someone suggested e-cigs and I tried it and liked it. It's as if I didn't even have to quit smoking because I'm still puffing away. Now I want more vapor. I have a mechanical and a Siegeli on the way. I also want to build my own coils and have purchased several RBAs and RDAs, wire and cotton wick, ect. I make jewelry, so i'll have no problem wrapping coils. Can't wait till the stuff comes. Want to do a little mixing of ejuice too. Just a dabble.
Hi newbies, I'm new too and this is my first post.
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Hello and welcome to the forum Joya. Glad to have you here!
Since you are new to mech mods and rebuildables I highly recommend you spend some time with Baditude (one of our resident battery experts) and visit his blogs. You are now 100% in control of your own safety (and others around you). Make sure you purchase an ohm reader and a voltmeter or DMM so you can measure your builds, check for shorts and measure the remaining charge on your batteries.
Baditudes Blogs. The blogs that address battery safety, Ohm's Law, CDR (continuous discharge rating/Amps) and how they all work together are detailed below:
BATTERIES
Battery Basics for Mods: IMR or Protected ICR?
* Another essential read to understand which batteries are safe to use in mechanical and regulated mods. Includes a frequently updated list of recommended safe-chemistry, high-drain batteries with their specifications.
Purple Efest Batteries not as Advertised
* A cautionary blog that reveals that the purple Efest batteries may not have the specifications advertised. Also includes a commentary on "continuous discharge ratings" vs "pulse discharge ratings" of battery specs.
OHM'S LAW
Ohm's Law for Dummies (Vapers)
* My attempt at explaining Ohm's Law in layman terms and how it relates to vaping.
Explain it to the Dumb Noob: Ohm's Law Calculations
* As simple as it is to use, some people have a tough time grasping the concept. Warning: Includes graphic photos of mod explosions.
MECHANICAL MODS & REBUILDABLES
Information Resources for Your First RBA
* An essential read and reference guide for someone new to rebuilding coils. Includes a multitude of useful links on battery safety, mod safety, coil meters, coil building, and the differences in the three types of RBA's.
Inexpensive Mechanical Mod/RDA Setup
* A response to the frequently asked question on how to get into rebuildable atomizers with a mechanical mod inexpensively. Includes a list of commonly used tools and supplies for rebuilding and where to find them.
BATTERIES - WHERE TO BUY
Only buy batteries from a reputable supplier (not ebay or Amazon) as there are many counterfeit batteries being sold. Here are several reputable battery suppliers in the US.
* RTD Vapor
* Illumination Supply
* Lighthound
* Orbtronics
Since you are new to mech mods and rebuildables I highly recommend you spend some time with Baditude (one of our resident battery experts) and visit his blogs. You are now 100% in control of your own safety (and others around you). Make sure you purchase an ohm reader and a voltmeter or DMM so you can measure your builds, check for shorts and measure the remaining charge on your batteries.
Baditudes Blogs. The blogs that address battery safety, Ohm's Law, CDR (continuous discharge rating/Amps) and how they all work together are detailed below:
BATTERIES
Battery Basics for Mods: IMR or Protected ICR?
* Another essential read to understand which batteries are safe to use in mechanical and regulated mods. Includes a frequently updated list of recommended safe-chemistry, high-drain batteries with their specifications.
Purple Efest Batteries not as Advertised
* A cautionary blog that reveals that the purple Efest batteries may not have the specifications advertised. Also includes a commentary on "continuous discharge ratings" vs "pulse discharge ratings" of battery specs.
OHM'S LAW
Ohm's Law for Dummies (Vapers)
* My attempt at explaining Ohm's Law in layman terms and how it relates to vaping.
Explain it to the Dumb Noob: Ohm's Law Calculations
* As simple as it is to use, some people have a tough time grasping the concept. Warning: Includes graphic photos of mod explosions.
MECHANICAL MODS & REBUILDABLES
Information Resources for Your First RBA
* An essential read and reference guide for someone new to rebuilding coils. Includes a multitude of useful links on battery safety, mod safety, coil meters, coil building, and the differences in the three types of RBA's.
Inexpensive Mechanical Mod/RDA Setup
* A response to the frequently asked question on how to get into rebuildable atomizers with a mechanical mod inexpensively. Includes a list of commonly used tools and supplies for rebuilding and where to find them.
BATTERIES - WHERE TO BUY
Only buy batteries from a reputable supplier (not ebay or Amazon) as there are many counterfeit batteries being sold. Here are several reputable battery suppliers in the US.
* RTD Vapor
* Illumination Supply
* Lighthound
* Orbtronics
Hi Joya. Welcome from a fellow Floridian. Congrats on discovering vaping and giving up the nasties!
Welcome to the group, congrats and hope you continue to enjoy vaping.
I am also from Florida and this is a terrific group of people that will help you in any way.
Carol
I am also from Florida and this is a terrific group of people that will help you in any way.
Carol
Greetings Joya and Welcome to the ECF Like Susan posted Ohms law battery safety LEARN THEM .........................................................................Enjoy..............................................................
Thanks so much for all the info. I will definitely have a look at all of it. I did purchase batteries that were on a list recommended by a trusted video maker. Here's that link: http://www.e-ciga rette-forum.com/forum/blogs/baditude/4848-9-battery-basics-mods-imr-protected-icr.html Yup, it was by Baditude. Lol. Also, yesterday I bought a better battery charger $50 by Effest that will tell me how much power is in my batteries. I did order (3) 18650 from China/Fastech before I knew better. They say Samsung on them and they are light green, but --- I know they could be re-wraps. So, I plan to have a better look at them. They also say ICR18650-30B and SDI and 2EBZ. KNow anything about them? I'll put them on my new charger and see what it says before and after a charge. Also learned how you can tell when batteries are wearing out. lIke when the wrap starts crinkling. I also decided to put the date of purchase on my batteries and will watch them more closely as they get 3 months old. Sound good. I'll look for things like --- they need charging more often/not acting like new. Then THROW them away!
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