Idiot question of the day

[Beans]

Well, yes, indeed, there's a lot of confusion because there are a number of different types of E-cigs out there. Perhaps the most important thing you need to know is that, except for a few cases, the number (510, 808, 901, etc.) indicates a different type of connector, thus almost anything with a number that is different than yours won't work, at least not without an adapter.

- The 306 and 510 are the same threads. However, 306 atomizers are made for those "penstyle" E-cigs you mentioned and have an exposed bridge (the metal mesh that dips into the cartridge to soak up liquid), while the 510 atomizers are recessed up into the body of the atomizer. This is because penstyle E-cigs have a cartridge that fits over top of the 306 atomizer, while the 510 carts are designed to fit inside the 510 atomizer tube. So you can't interchange the cartridges, but you can get 306 drip tips to fit over top of the 306 atomizers to use on a 510 or eGo. The differences aren't really that important beyond know what you've got and what will fit on it, and if you have an eGo or 510, you can use all 510 accessories on the eGo, and most eGo accessories on the 510 though it's not recommended and looks weird anyway. It's recommended you only use straight 510 attachments on a 510 battery. However you will have no problems using any 510 attachments on an eGo.

WOW THANKS! I'm hardly a Noob but that 306/510 explanation is much appreciated! I always wondered about those little buggers!

 

[Beans]

I only use 0mg nic juices, mindfield. I haven't been a hard core smoker for twenty years. I smoked a couple of cloves per day because I liked the relaxation aspect, but they were killing my throat. Plus, I'm asthmatic, so any smoke was bad.

I started ordering 90/10 juice combinations in the hopes that it might increase the vapor production. Hopefully, that will do the trick. I don't wanna go too thick, so I don't gunk up my attys as fast. (see, I do learn along the way)

All I know is that I have a collection of attys and batteries and no idea if they are low or high resistance, or how powerful the batteries are. BUT, I take it that higher power batteries are better for lower resistance attys, and they last longer? in general.

A 75/25 PG/VG might be a good place to start. It shouldn't be too thick at that mix but not harsh either. In the tutorial section on the forum there are tons of pictures and explanations. Maybe you can identify some of your items there. Experimenting to find what feels good to you will help also. Good luck!

And it's a Yes to the last question.

 

[Mindfield]

I only use 0mg nic juices, mindfield. I haven't been a hard core smoker for twenty years. I smoked a couple of cloves per day because I liked the relaxation aspect, but they were killing my throat. Plus, I'm asthmatic, so any smoke was bad.

I started ordering 90/10 juice combinations in the hopes that it might increase the vapor production. Hopefully, that will do the trick. I don't wanna go too thick, so I don't gunk up my attys as fast. (see, I do learn along the way)

All I know is that I have a collection of attys and batteries and no idea if they are low or high resistance, or how powerful the batteries are. BUT, I take it that higher power batteries are better for lower resistance attys, and they last longer? in general.

Well, a useful rule of thumb is that if the vapor comes out rather warm, you've probably got an LR atty. Otherwise it's probably more standard resistance.

0mg nic shouldn't be a problem for you then. There's little to no throat hit from E-liquid without nicotine unless you add things to it that create one. 90% VG is probably going to be rather thick. It'll produce massive clouds of vapor though, but it can also be a little bit heavy on the lungs, or so I find; I can't vape high VG content stuff as it tends to make me cough.

 

[styxzan]

Oops. I meant 90 PG/10 VG. not the other way around. Most of my juices have been 100% PG, but I started ordering them with 10% VG to try and get more vapor.

 

[Mindfield]

Oops. I meant 90 PG/10 VG. not the other way around. Most of my juices have been 100% PG, but I started ordering them with 10% VG to try and get more vapor.

Ah, good choice. I generally do well with 20-30% VG myself -- really nice vapor without sacrificing flavour or TH for me. 10% should give you a bump, but I think you'd do fine with the same ratio as well. It doesn't really add much to the viscosity of the liquid and has been fine in my cartos.

 

[styxzan]

Thank you, smiley golden retriever! If the 90/10 mix doesn't do what I want, I'll shoot for 80/20 next time and so on. Most of my 100% PGs are ok, but a couple of them produce very little vapor at all (and one of them has the best taste, so I want more gratification from that one!)

 

[dormouse]

I use 80PG/20VG and 90PG/10Vg for cartomizers. And now that my nicotine is lower sometimes 100% PG. PG does little to smooth the TH and irritation of nicotine. Medium or high nic in 100% PG can be very irritating to the mouth, throat or even lungs for many new vapers. Having a bit of VG in the liquid adds more visible vapor and smooths it out. Also dulls the flavor and TH a bit but not much at that small level of VG. On an atomizer I also like 70PG/30Vg (what I started on to get rid of irritation caused by my first 100% PG juice) and sometimes I vape 50/50 on an atomizer (because 2 flavors I like only come in 50/50).

Some people like high VG juices, but they can be pretty thick and very difficult to use in normal cartomizers, tanks, or reservoir cartos which all need good flow/wicking.

But even if you can only get 100% PG there, order some juice with your kit! I recommend you get some in the nicotine level you think you will need and a bit higher and a bit lower. If you don't need the higher and lower, you can mix them together to make close to the middle level. I usually recommend full strength smokers try 24mg, lights smokers try 16-18, and ultralights smokers should try some 10-12mg, even if it's not the main level you buy.

 

[styxzan]

No nicotine for me. I got a caffeine addiction that could kick Tyson's ..... Don't need another one.