Mistakes you have made as a newbie or a veteran of vaping.

[AngeNZ]

^^^^ I'm not going to even try to top that

First session of doing DIY. It was winter and I was using TFA menthol. Well of course it had crystallized. Instead of being patient and warming the bottle gently in warm water, I stuck it in the microwave.

10 seconds later - BOOM! the cap had blown off. My microwave smelt minty fresh for 3 months after that.

So anyway, I mixed my first ever recipe, using 10% of tfa menthol. Tried it, and holy moly was it STRONG. I had another look at ELR's recommended percentages, and realised it was 1%. Not 10%

Considering the fun I had that day, it was a small miracle that I eventually became a competent mixer

 

[Mordacai]

Reminds me @AngeNZ, I'm thinking about 0.4% menthol with 0.6% Koolada in a liquid.

Also, a good piece of advice.

Do not try to consume undiluted TFA Cinnamon Red Hots flavour if you can. It's actually a decent flavour, but my it does live up to its name.

 

[vaper1960]

Common mistake,lights were turned off and i was watching a movie so yeah that happened hehe

p.s. hand sanitizer is the bottle on the right

I've been around here for a year... that's a new one (and totally understandable considering the situation)
Just have to comment... "peach flavored"... did you mean "peach scented"? I have heard of flavored condoms before but that's a different topic.

 

[Ed Brown]

The biggest mistake I ever made happened yesterday. My son who is in prison had asked me to disassemble his RDAs so they wouldn't get stuck. I procrastinated in doing that, and yesterday I tried to open an old Paradigm Plasma rda (Does anyone know this rda?).

Well the cap was definitely stuck on the base. Alcohol, hot water, detergent, and finally WD-40 wouldn't budge it. So I resorted to using a screwdriver in the crack and turning it. It seemed to be coming apart, but it was damaging the metal. Stubborn me wouldn't give up and finally it came apart, but to my horror, I broke the base, which apparently has two pieces. It won't go back together, and the cap is still stuck.

So now I owe him an RDA when he gets out. I hope that this doesn't have a lot of sentimental value to him. He always talks about his doge RDA fondly and never mentioned this one. So hopefully it won't be a big blow to him.

 

[Ed Brown]

I found an old you tube video on this RDA. The cap screws on the base! No wonder it wouldn't pull off. Wish I watched the video first.

 

[vaper1960]

So anyway, I mixed my first ever recipe, using 10% of tfa menthol. Tried it, and holy moly was it STRONG. I had another look at ELR's recommended percentages, and realised it was 1%. Not 10%

One decimal point off... damned math.
Someone posted that they put the flavor they measured in the concentrated nic instead of the bottle they were mixing... at least you didn't do that LOL

 

[vaper1960]

Well the cap was definitely stuck on the base. Alcohol, hot water, detergent, and finally WD-40 wouldn't budge it.

Oh no... I have an RDA I haven't touched in almost 2 months (hope it's not going to be a similar story) It was fairly new coils and wicks.

 

[vaper1960]

I found an old you tube video on this RDA. The cap screws on the base! No wonder it wouldn't pull off. Wish I watched the video first.

YT is a lifesaver (if you watch it before grabbing the vice grip pliers)

 

[stols001]

So hopefully it won't be a big blow to him.

He will be exiting PRISON that day. Tell him as you drive him home or whatever. I have a hunch he will take it Just Fine. It's just a hunch but most people exiting prison don't enter into a deep depressive episode over a busted RTA. I get you think he may be, ah, fragile, and he well may but really I think he will be fine, honestly.

No one can top that story and once again I am compelled to note that a) I exist at times to improve the marriages of OTHERS as a lot of dudes have commented on the "patience" of the husband and it is true. But I also like to think I exist to make ANYONE in a bad spot feel better about themselves. I am not talking therapy either, just you know, my life. Etc.

Anna

 

[Ed Brown]

Ana, thanks for the encouragement, I was wracked with guilt, but I think you're right about that.

About your coil mishap, as they say, all things shall pass.

 

[Javichu]

Now I have to keep them both in different parts of the house.

both eyes or both bottles?
i hope it's the latter

^^^^ I'm not going to even try to top that

Please,don't.
Mental image from Anna'a story hunts me since yesterday

 

[Ed Brown]

So anyway, I mixed my first ever recipe, using 10% of tfa menthol. Tried it, and holy moly was it STRONG. I had another look at ELR's recommended percentages, and realised it was 1%. Not 10%

Thanks for that story AngeNZ. I haven't used menthol yet and that's good to know.

 

[evan le'garde]

Just this minute thought of something.

Trying to explain the benefits of vaping to a smoker.

Total waste of my precious time.

 

[sonicbomb]

My biggest mistake was struggling in an information vacuum for so long before I joined ECF.

 

[Opinionated]

The biggest mistake I ever made happened yesterday. My son who is in prison had asked me to disassemble his RDAs so they wouldn't get stuck. I procrastinated in doing that, and yesterday I tried to open an old Paradigm Plasma RDA (Does anyone know this RDA?).

Well the cap was definitely stuck on the base. Alcohol, hot water, detergent, and finally WD-40 wouldn't budge it. So I resorted to using a screwdriver in the crack and turning it. It seemed to be coming apart, but it was damaging the metal. Stubborn me wouldn't give up and finally it came apart, but to my horror, I broke the base, which apparently has two pieces. It won't go back together, and the cap is still stuck.

So now I owe him an RDA when he gets out. I hope that this doesn't have a lot of sentimental value to him. He always talks about his Doge RDA fondly and never mentioned this one. So hopefully it won't be a big blow to him.

You might want to just replace it for him as its a pricey name brand job.. Most places are sold out or otherwise no longer carry it but you can still get it here:

Magma V2 RDA by Paradigm Modz (Authentic)

If it was my kid that's what I'd do if I could afford it.. but I'd ask him if it was authentic or a clone first..

But this is just me... I keep replacing the coffee cup my stepson bought for my husband every time I break it, just because it was a gift and that means something...

Stupid thing costs me 40 dollars every time.... and we are up to the 3rd or 4th generation of it now, but I dont want him to come for a visit and not see that cup... lol.

Call me weird. Lol..

 

[Javichu]

But this is just me... I keep replacing the coffee cup my stepson bought for my husband every time I break it, just because it was a gift and that means something...

Stupid thing costs me 40 dollars every time.... and we are up to the 3rd or 4th generation of it now, but I dont want him to come for a visit and not see that cup... lol.

Call me weird. Lol..

Take a High resolution picture of the mug in question,and just tape it to the back the cupboard where you have the mugs,might work and he might not even notice

P.S. just clicked the link on the Magma...omg!!
101 bucks? wow...

 

[Opinionated]

Take a High resolution picture of the mug in question,and just tape it to the back the cupboard where you have the mugs,might work and he might not even notice

P.S. just clicked the link on the Magma...omg!!
101 bucks? wow...

Haha.. yeah at the price its steep...

Lol, good idea on the coffee cup! my husband just laughs when I break it and at this point I think the cup means more to me.. we've stopped putting it in a microwave though so hopefully it will stop breaking periodically! (Its a handmade cup and not microwave friendly.. but it is a cool cup!)

Mug Revolution - Handmade Coffee Mugs in Central Oregon

My husband's says "Curmudgeon" on the side.. lol.

 

[Javichu]

Take a High resolution picture of the mug in question,and just tape it to the back the cupboard where you have the mugs,might work and he might not even notice

P.S. just clicked the link on the Magma...omg!!
101 bucks? wow...

Haha.. yeah at the price its steep...

Lol, good idea on the coffee cup! my husband just laughs when I break it and at this point I think the cup means more to me.. we've stopped putting it in a microwave though so hopefully it will stop breaking periodically! (Its a handmade cup and not microwave friendly.. but it is a cool cup!)

Mug Revolution - Handmade Coffee Mugs in Central Oregon

My husband's says "Curmudgeon" on the side.. lol.

It is a nice mug...hmm,might be a bit overboard but i would go with this:

Install this in your home:

Spoiler: 1st step

Then put in said mug and this person in the safe:

Spoiler: 2nd step

I guarantee your mug will be safe

 

[RuiG]

My biggest mistake, past and present, is the need for new gear.

It has become way more than a healthier alternative to smoking and the collection just needs to keep on growing.

 

[sonicbomb]

My biggest mistake, past and present, is the need for new gear.

I'm the opposite. Now I have a couple or three atomizers that produce for me an almost perfect vape, I relish not having to be on a constant quest for the right bit of kit. I get also some satisfaction by bringing older shlelved mods back into rotation. My shinyitus and newness fever urges also get taken care of by competition wins. Talking of which I have started re-using a VTC Mini that I won on ECF years ago. I noticed that there is a little ECF branded engraved plate under the battery cover, class. The mod itself is really good condition and going strong considering it's over five years old. Definitely the best single battery box mod I've ever used.