I'm a clueless newb
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Hello & welcome @IceVaper 
I've just googled Laquid e-cigs, as I'd never heard of them. They appear to be an ego type battery & a CE4 type clearomiser.
How long have you been using it for?
I've just googled Laquid e-cigs, as I'd never heard of them. They appear to be an ego type battery & a CE4 type clearomiser.
How long have you been using it for?
Thanks
is that a good thing or a "get what you pay for" thing ??
Only about a week and not even very often.. maybe about 20 puffs a day
is that a good thing or a "get what you pay for" thing ??
Only about a week and not even very often.. maybe about 20 puffs a day
It's not bad, but there is far better available.
As you aren't using it often, it shouldn't need the coil replacing yet (ot sure with your clearomiser that the coil can be replaced.)
Tell us a bit more what you mean about "bubbling", for instance is it more like a crackling sound or are you getting liquid in your mouth?
As you aren't using it often, it shouldn't need the coil replacing yet (ot sure with your clearomiser that the coil can be replaced.)
Tell us a bit more what you mean about "bubbling", for instance is it more like a crackling sound or are you getting liquid in your mouth?
a cackling/bubbling sound. No liquid in my mouth.
Yes I want to get a better one eventually, just experimenting at mo
Yes I want to get a better one eventually, just experimenting at mo
Hello and welcome to the forum @IceVaper. Glad to have you here!
Does you coil head look something like this?
06 mg = 10 cigarettes or less
12 mg = 20 cigarettes
18 mg = 30 cigarettes
24 mg = 40 cigarettes
eLiquid/Juice
PG = Propylene Glycol - the "flavor carrier" of e-liquid. A secondary source of "throat hit", but not as strong as the nicotine concentration. Some people have a sensitivity or even an allergy to PG. It's very thin.
VG = Vegetable Glycerin - the "vapor maker" of e-liquid. Used as a sweeter in many food sources, and also as a skin emollient. It's very thick. Often labeled just "Glycerine"
PG and VG are often used together in different ratios in e-liquid. For example, a 50/50 PG/VG ratio. Many juice vendors offer a range of different ratios as far as PG/VG.
Does you coil head look something like this?
Normal. The crackling sound is just the heating of the juice. As long as you keep with wicks submerged in the juice they will wick. When your juice gets low just "twirl" the juice around (or turn your battery/tank upside down) so the wicks get replenished (if you have the ones like pictured above).
If you are interested in learning more about e-cigarettes (and all the parts and pieces) below are some blog posts by ECF member @Baditude that I highly recommend for someone new to vaping.
- A Good Starter's Setup for a Beginning Vapor
- Advancing Up the Vaping Ladder with Egos and Mods
- Proper Terminology - Is it a carto, a tank, or what? A Guide to Juice Attachments
- Something Safe for Cinnamon and Citrus Flavors
06 mg = 10 cigarettes or less
12 mg = 20 cigarettes
18 mg = 30 cigarettes
24 mg = 40 cigarettes
eLiquid/Juice
PG = Propylene Glycol - the "flavor carrier" of e-liquid. A secondary source of "throat hit", but not as strong as the nicotine concentration. Some people have a sensitivity or even an allergy to PG. It's very thin.
VG = Vegetable Glycerin - the "vapor maker" of e-liquid. Used as a sweeter in many food sources, and also as a skin emollient. It's very thick. Often labeled just "Glycerine"
PG and VG are often used together in different ratios in e-liquid. For example, a 50/50 PG/VG ratio. Many juice vendors offer a range of different ratios as far as PG/VG.
Don't put yourself down, you're on the right track. People here love to help out.
Hello and welcome to the forum @IceVaper. Glad to have you here!
Does you coil head look something like this?
Normal. The crackling sound is just the heating of the juice. As long as you keep with wicks submerged in the juice they will wick. When your juice gets low just "twirl" the juice around (or turn your battery/tank upside down) so the wicks get replenished (if you have the ones like pictured above).
If you are interested in learning more about e-cigarettes (and all the parts and pieces) below are some blog posts by ECF member @Baditude that I highly recommend for someone new to vaping.
A "general guideline" for nicotine concentration in e-liquid to the number of cigarettes smoked per day. If you are subohming (resistance under 1.0Ω) cut these nicotine levels by at least 50%.
- A Good Starter's Setup for a Beginning Vapor
- Advancing Up the Vaping Ladder with Egos and Mods
- Proper Terminology - Is it a carto, a tank, or what? A Guide to Juice Attachments
- Something Safe for Cinnamon and Citrus Flavors
06 mg = 10 cigarettes or less
12 mg = 20 cigarettes
18 mg = 30 cigarettes
24 mg = 40 cigarettes
eLiquid/Juice
PG = Propylene Glycol - the "flavor carrier" of e-liquid. A secondary source of "throat hit", but not as strong as the nicotine concentration. Some people have a sensitivity or even an allergy to PG. It's very thin.
VG = Vegetable Glycerin - the "vapor maker" of e-liquid. Used as a sweeter in many food sources, and also as a skin emollient. It's very thick. Often labeled just "Glycerine"
PG and VG are often used together in different ratios in e-liquid. For example, a 50/50 PG/VG ratio. Many juice vendors offer a range of different ratios as far as PG/VG.
Thanks Susan, I will check out those blogs when I get the time, tomorrow I expect.
I don't know what it looks like, the top bit does, the rest is covered with the liquid which the girl filled in the shop, I did notice that liquid catches on either side so that must be the wicks, like I say I am a complete newbie
I'm on 12 mg I know that much
what is PG/VG if you don't mind me asking?
@IceVaper I'm guessing that from your reference of "for ten quid" you are in the UK?
Crackling is normal, just the eliquid being vaporised by the heat of the coil. Gurgling, like when you get to the bottom of something you're drinking with a straw usually means the coil is flooded. The first thing I would try is to remove the CE4 from the battery, put a tissue or paper towel under the bottom and blow through to try to push out excess liquid, then try again. If that doesn't work you'll have to check the coil head itself to make sure it's put together properly and not allowing liquid through somewhere it shouldn't be.
The thickness of the liquid comes into play also. Pg(Propelyne Glycol) and VG(Vegetable Glycerin) are the two main components. It'd be good to find out the PG/VG ratio of your liquid. PG is thinner and VG is thicker. Liquids come in 100% of either or a mix of the two.
The thickness of the liquid comes into play also. Pg(Propelyne Glycol) and VG(Vegetable Glycerin) are the two main components. It'd be good to find out the PG/VG ratio of your liquid. PG is thinner and VG is thicker. Liquids come in 100% of either or a mix of the two.
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Might like to read:
Beginner | Guide To Vaping
ECigarette Academy: Essential Need to Know for New Vapers
Home
One Stop Reference Shop For New and Experienced Vapers
I have a £9.99 kit that works a treat. I don't use it, but I carry it for people to try sometimes.
There are UK brands that will charge you £40 for a £15 e-cig that might not even work. This is how it works; your money is worth more to these people than your health and success.
So, price is no guarantee.
However, most of us know what's what and can help you. Just avoid the big brand stores, please. *
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* People tend to google search using certain key words. Those searches send you to the stores that pay to be top and also the brands that like to overcharge for basic e-cig hardware.
Always ask before you buy as prices and quality are deeply inconsistent.
There are UK brands that will charge you £40 for a £15 e-cig that might not even work. This is how it works; your money is worth more to these people than your health and success.
So, price is no guarantee.
However, most of us know what's what and can help you. Just avoid the big brand stores, please. *
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* People tend to google search using certain key words. Those searches send you to the stores that pay to be top and also the brands that like to overcharge for basic e-cig hardware.
Always ask before you buy as prices and quality are deeply inconsistent.
@Susan~S sorry I realized you just told me what PG and VG are and then I asked you what they were, my mistake.
so presuming you have one or the other, one has more vape and the other more flavour? Do any people prefer one to the other?
so presuming you have one or the other, one has more vape and the other more flavour? Do any people prefer one to the other?
Yeah, pg carries flavor better and vg makes bigger clouds. I personally use 70pg/30vg, but others use all different ratios.
EDIT: PG has more of a throat hit also, to me 100% VG is like toking air. VG also causes tightening in my chest, so I stay away from high% VG liquids. Everyone's different though, got to find what works for you.
EDIT: PG has more of a throat hit also, to me 100% VG is like toking air. VG also causes tightening in my chest, so I stay away from high% VG liquids. Everyone's different though, got to find what works for you.
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@IceVaper
I am so pleased you read my post (and liked it so I knew).
The e-cig industry is awash with total cowboys trying to empty your purse. If you know this, you won't make the mistakes I made.
I spent over £500 on total rubbish before realising how it works. Now, I try to stop others falling for this nonsense.
I am so pleased you read my post (and liked it so I knew).
The e-cig industry is awash with total cowboys trying to empty your purse. If you know this, you won't make the mistakes I made.
I spent over £500 on total rubbish before realising how it works. Now, I try to stop others falling for this nonsense.
Interesting..
Just found it on my bottle of juice, 60pg/40vg it works quite well except it's strawberry, a mistake but I was taking too long to choose
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