More obsessed over vaping than I EVER was over my precious cigarettes...

[Apocalypse*Meow]

BTW, can you chain vape with the Reo mini? it looks awesome that you can hook up a bottle of ejuice and not have to fuss much more than pressing the button... I favorite-ed the page for future reference. It's looking better and better to me the more I look at it. So does it end up being 6volts? dunno...

You can totally chain vape your heart out! Just squish the bottle gently whilst sucking on it and NOT hitting the button to add more juice as necessary. One of the most common recommendations when you get a Reo is get some juice with lower nic than you usually vape... because you *will* be using it as a pacifier! The mini can't go to 6 volts- just 3.7- but the Grand can do 6. The 3.7 with a LR atty is plenty for me, but YMMV.

And yeah TV is *awesomely* priced for the quality. Geoff's Blend is really good- it's this slightly fruity, slightly vanilla-y, hint of cinnamon INTENSE flavor. So good! When I purchased from them, I got a bottle of 48 nic and a "doubler" of the same flavor (more like a quadrupler for me, since I use 12mg). And that's incredibly reasonably priced.

So glad you've found the transition relatively easy- that's so amazing to discover, huh?

 

[Thulium]

Thulium,

I hadn't mentioned it in my initial post but, I have been toying with the idea of moving up to the ego or, fat batt models as you've educated me on lol. As I have it understood, and correct me if I'm wrong, the more power behind your PV, the more TH, vapor, and flavor you get. True? False? je ne sais pas, let me know. The thing is there're so many options to choose from! If I do end up going for a fat batt model, I'm pretty positive it'll be the Ego. I just looked at the website you referred me to, and it's a pretty sweet deal on the package they're selling the Inferno with. I think you might very well be right, if it's not my tastebuds, I'm probably already outgrowing the KR and need something more powerful. The Ego and some cartos might be the way to go, or should I just go with the Reo mini mod? Either way, thanks for telling me about not using the dual coil on my battery, would've been a really bad idea...

The true rating of "power" is in watts, but batteries are generally known by their voltages. A 3.7V battery might actually start by giving closer to 4.2 volts when freshly charged and then as it discharges the voltage will drop and so will the total "power" so the amount of vapor will diminish.

That means the advantage of bigger batteries is not only that they will last longer, it means they will be more consistent where a cigarette sized battery will start to drop off after a few puffs. A typical cigarette-sized battery is rated for about 180milliamp hours, while a basic eGo is usually rated 650mAH and the newer, somewhat longer models are 1000mah, 1100mah, and some have built-in USB chargers (which I happen to absolutely adore).

I like the Inferno kit from Volcano because it includes a 650mAh battery with USB and an 1100mAH extended battery, but many vendors have it even cheaper and/or Genuine eGo. The finish on the Inferno looks amazing, but the paint does start to chip away after a while, but the genuine eGo's have a more rubberized finish that is really nice too. The LEO, LEA, and REO are all great options as well, but a lot of that comes down to aesthetic and price considerations.

The other nice thing about the eGo is the new eGo-T or "Tank" atomizers. Tanks are kind of nice because rather than messing with cartridge filler, you just fill a tank with liquid and the atomizer punctures a hole that slowly wicks liquid to the cone-shaped atomizer. The new "low resistance" tankomizers are pretty good, but not everybody cares for the flavor production (I have to admit that I like the convenience of the tanks, but was somewhat disappointed in the flavor)...in any case it is fun to experiment.

If you want to jump into the "fat batts" the cheapest way possible, a few vendors have the USBgo batteries for sale individually, usually for less than $25--add a low resistance 306, tank or 510 atomizer or experiment with cartos, CE2's, and dual coils and you have an e-cig that will last all day between charges and a month's supply of e-liquid and attys/cartos for less than the price of a carton of analog cigarettes... The starter kits are usually a very good deal too!

 

[phonedude]

Phonedude,

Heyy! Yeah, I am an ex-smoker & it's freaking fantastic, thank you
Whoah, you use a lot of models! (whispers to self "one day, okie... one day...) So I'm getting the feeling from all the feedback that my carto's might not be the issue, I'm just not getting enough power and the Ego or an Ego type model might be a good move. Why don't you use the tanks? Is it messier? After all my reading I don't understand the tank deal. I know it holds more liquid, why have you chosen not to use it?

I loved the tank for convenience. I just couldn't get any flavor out of them.

I DIY (make) my own juice. I couldn't mix the juice strong enough to get any taste with those tanks. Of course that's just my experience. Others seem to love them.

Maybe with some "fiddling" I could have fixed the flavor problem but I just couldn't be bothered with all that. The battery's are great though. The tanks went in the trashcan long ago.

 

[phonedude]

I loved the tank for convenience. I just couldn't get any flavor out of them.

I DIY (make) my own juice. I couldn't mix the juice strong enough to get any taste with those tanks. Of course that's just my experience. Others seem to love them.

Maybe with some "fiddling" I could have fixed the flavor problem but I just couldn't be bothered with all that. The battery's are great though. The tanks went in the trashcan long ago.

Those models I mention are all very affordable. I have accumulated them over the past few months. Usually one a month. As far as cartomizers I use Boge LR and Smoketech Dual Coils. They work really well on the larger battery devices.

I hope you enjoy vaping as much as I do.

Sorry for the double post .... I thought I was editing the above one LOL

 

[okiedokiesmokie]

Okiedokie, welcome to the family. There are so many options to choose from, as well as so many opinions.... i will keep mine. Good luck on finding your vape.
Happy Vaping.

thanks for the welcome!!

 

[okiedokiesmokie]

Drak,
Thank you for the welcome!
You're welcome for the welcome!
I love the convenience of the cartomizers!
Me Too!
I have a tendency to over fill them though and get some juice seepage but besides that, yeah, you're right, they're pretty convenient.
You think maybe 510 cartomizers with an adapter would work better than an 808 carto?
That would probably be the way I went, but everyone has their own way, and as long as it involves Not Smoking Cigarettes, it's All Good!
I do think a major reason for my not being able to fully taste all the juice is because my tastebuds haven't fully regained consciousness, if you will.
I'm hoping they come back soon. I really, really do.
They will. They really, really will.
How long did it take your tastebuds to come back?
They're still recuperating after a 30 year long Photon Torpedo Attack, but I can taste better a little bit almost every day now. It just takes time and patience.
I'm going to try that 2x flavor request this time and see what happens.
I did 2x flavor, and I also did flavors that were ehhh, really 'perky'.
Flavors that are very tart, tangy, hot...you get the idea...be creative when choosing juices that need to overcome your slumbering buds. And it can change daily. Just yesterday for 1/2 day I had a weird taste in my mouth and vaping was flat. Left it alone, and by mid-day things were 'normal.
I can't explain it, I just accept it and know it'll that way for awhile.
Your carto carrier is so cool, where'd you get it?
I got that from NiteLiteVapors, they carry them for (I think) $2.25 each, is that thing cool or what?
I'm going to order lots more.

Hang In There!

Thanks for this, Drak! I love the "Keep on Truckn'" pic, lol! yeah I'm thinking I'm gonna go for the ego this month and see how that goes... once I outgrow that, I'm takin' apocalypsemeow's route and trying the Reomini... That thing looks awesome.

AAAAnd, considering everything, yeah I think I'll probably be sticking with the carto's. (I'm pretty lazy/no fuss)

Thanks again, Drak!

 

[okiedokiesmokie]

Yeah Boodle it was, I'd never had pneumonia before so I didn't know whether I was dying or not! (literally, like my mother told me to go to sleep and get some rest before I decided to go to the hospital and I was like "no, what if i don't wake up?" that's when you know it's time to quit!)

I love reading the posts on this community because it's like reading from people who've all taken their second chances at life. We could be puffing away on deathsticks but found this beacon of hope! I know this sounds dramatic, but i don't think it is. The best part is EVERYONE'S so eager to convert more people and help them with their experiences. I've read a few of the long posts from Veteran Members who've taken their time creating encyclopedias of information for our benefit. (all of which they learned on their own without much help because of how new the e-cig craze is)

Thanks for the welcome!

 

[okiedokiesmokie]

I started vaping about two or three months ago with 0mg hoping the throat hit people were talking about would be a little better than non-existent. I was wrong :/ . I personally don't taste the same flavor in 0mg after a day or so. So I've been using low 6-8mg nic juice for the past month or so now. I'm looking to DIY and find the perfect level for me. I think somewhere between 3-5mg would be perfect for me, but I'll see soon enough.

As far as obsession...my g/f hates the things! And how I talk non-stop about all the cool stuff I'm finding....

Hey MDeth I didn't know there wouldn't be much of a throat hit on 0mg nic levels, thanks for that. Do you get any flavor out of those juices? I guess you could just buy the unflavored nic and add it to the 0mg nic juices and save them. I wanna DIY some juice too, but I'm thinking I'll play with that once I get more comfortable with the whole thing. I wanna try what's out there and see if I can maybe start out by mixing together some of my premixed juices and coming up with new flavors of my own that way. Once I feel like I know my PV inside and out, I'll venture into more elaborate territory where it comes to juices and fixing hardware. (who knows, I might even try to make a mod myself in a distant future)

Far as your gf hating them and the excitement surrounding each new discovery, I feel you! This really is the only place I can read about or talk to people who are just as enthusiastic as I am. Good luck on your vaping journey!

 

[okiedokiesmokie]

Those urges you feel to decorate it are perfectly natural and nothing to be embarrassed about. Embrace them.

Bindis and nail art are your friends, and they're ready to help!

Thanks for the idea, lolady! I hadn't even thought of nail art, and you're right, they're perfect for decorating these things!
They're even a cuter way to label my carts!

Awesome!

 

[okiedokiesmokie]

meowapocalypse,
I've been looking at the website on and off since last night and it's so cute, and from what you say, I think I'm gonna go for it in next month. The thought of buying an inanimate object that might compel me to give it its own pillow somewhat excites me, lol

 

[okiedokiesmokie]

The true rating of "power" is in watts, but batteries are generally known by their voltages. A 3.7V battery might actually start by giving closer to 4.2 volts when freshly charged and then as it discharges the voltage will drop and so will the total "power" so the amount of vapor will diminish.

That means the advantage of bigger batteries is not only that they will last longer, it means they will be more consistent where a cigarette sized battery will start to drop off after a few puffs. A typical cigarette-sized battery is rated for about 180milliamp hours, while a basic eGo is usually rated 650mAH and the newer, somewhat longer models are 1000mah, 1100mah, and some have built-in USB chargers (which I happen to absolutely adore).

I like the Inferno kit from Volcano because it includes a 650mAh battery with USB and an 1100mAH extended battery, but many vendors have it even cheaper and/or Genuine eGo. The finish on the Inferno looks amazing, but the paint does start to chip away after a while, but the genuine eGo's have a more rubberized finish that is really nice too. The LEO, LEA, and REO are all great options as well, but a lot of that comes down to aesthetic and price considerations.

The other nice thing about the eGo is the new eGo-T or "Tank" atomizers. Tanks are kind of nice because rather than messing with cartridge filler, you just fill a tank with liquid and the atomizer punctures a hole that slowly wicks liquid to the cone-shaped atomizer. The new "low resistance" tankomizers are pretty good, but not everybody cares for the flavor production (I have to admit that I like the convenience of the tanks, but was somewhat disappointed in the flavor)...in any case it is fun to experiment.

If you want to jump into the "fat batts" the cheapest way possible, a few vendors have the USBgo batteries for sale individually, usually for less than $25--add a low resistance 306, tank or 510 atomizer or experiment with cartos, CE2's, and dual coils and you have an e-cig that will last all day between charges and a month's supply of e-liquid and attys/cartos for less than the price of a carton of analog cigarettes... The starter kits are usually a very good deal too!

I'm totally interested in getting one of those USBgo batteries with a pack of LR cartos. You said a few vendors have them, which have you bought it from? I'm thinking I'm gonna get it to try it out before I go for the Reo. I'm always on a computer (at work or at home) or in the car and that would be perfect. I can keep my KR for when I go out on occasion too. Seems like I'm starting to build my arsenal!

 

[okiedokiesmokie]

Those models I mention are all very affordable. I have accumulated them over the past few months. Usually one a month. As far as cartomizers I use Boge LR and Smoketech Dual Coils. They work really well on the larger battery devices.

I hope you enjoy vaping as much as I do.

Sorry for the double post .... I thought I was editing the above one LOL

I totally LOVE LOVE LOVE vaping as much as you do. I'm desperately looking for my next move for that very reason. Yeah I've heard the Boge cartomizers are the best and am gonna go with those this purchase with some juice and the ego passthrough Thulium was talking about to try that out.

 

[swedishfish]

Welcome! Love your username!

As far as decorating- Here's a couple websites.

E Cigarette Skins By CigSkinz.com - Home
Home page
ecig, ecigskinmods.com Home
electronic cigarette accessories, accessories for electronic cigarettes

 

[Iusedtoanalog]

Okie, here is a link for that ego usb pass through from a very reputable vendor. Joye eGo USB Battery 650mah, at just under 25 bucks you just have to find something around 6 bucks for free shipping. Rob at Good Prophets is my go to guy. and use the code tvcfriend for an extra 5% off. Hope this helps.
Good Luck. Happy Vaping.

 

[captcpu]

Hey Captcpu!

Now that you mention 3 drops, how long is 3 drops of juice supposed to last me? I take pretty strong draws, so that amount lasts me an average of about 5 draws before I get a burnt taste or minimal vapor. Is that normal? What do you vape with?

Yup that's normal. Pretty good actually, I usually get three toots. heh

Right now I'm vaping with a VGO when I'm out and about (with an 808 thread, it lasts about a day to day and half on one charge) and a Variable Voltage box mod from Mad Vapes with Dual Coil cartos. Love the VV, not impressed with the Dual Coils yet. I'm at the point where you seem to be headed... I'm ready to drop big money on a big boy mod, but haven't made up mind yet (and hedging for one to be released called the Buzz Pro.)

Be sure to post what juices you like when you try them! I usually run out and buy anything when someone posts a good review. It's a sickness... but oh what a teasty sickness.

 

[Thulium]

I'm totally interested in getting one of those USBgo batteries with a pack of LR cartos. You said a few vendors have them, which have you bought it from? I'm thinking I'm gonna get it to try it out before I go for the Reo. I'm always on a computer (at work or at home) or in the car and that would be perfect. I can keep my KR for when I go out on occasion too. Seems like I'm starting to build my arsenal!

I bought a USBgo and some of the dual coil cartos at Nhaler because I'm a big fan of the Octane High Voltage and Lung Juices...but there's a lot of vendors I haven't tried yet!

Avidvaper is a good place to find both the USBgo battery (here: Ego 650mAh battery with USB Charging port - Avid Vaper) and a variety of single and dual coil low resistance atomizers and cartomizers (here: Cartomizers - Avid Vaper )

I first tried the dual coil "clear-o-mizer", and although I liked the fact that I could see if the cartridge was empty or full, the clear tubing is a little wider than the standard metal carto and the Ego cone wont fit over it. Also, the clear tube on all the clearomizers (CE2's and dual coils) can fall off and make a leaky mess, so although I'd probably recommend grabbing one or two just for fun, for everyday use, the metal cartomizers IMO are more practical.

 

[Drak]

I don't know if this is helpful information or not...

A. One of my goals was to reduce my nic levels as fast as I could comfortably get away with.

B. Nic levels seem to be related to throat hits.

C. Throat Hits seem to be related strongly to vaping enjoyment.

D. I am not really over-concerned with throat hit all the time, just sometimes.

But what I have discovered is this:

I bought a variable voltage Mod and using the smoketech dual coil cartos, what I do if I need a better throat hit is to just 'turn up the heat' on the VV box.

Because I'm using 6mg, 8mg, 12mg, usually no higher, if a certain juice isn't hitting my throat the way I like it, I'm NOT opting for a higher nic juice, I just ramp up the VV to 'simulate' a better throat hit if I feel I need it.
And I find it's not really necessary for me that often, but it's there when I want to.

I don't know if anybody else does that, but to me, that's the BEAUTY of utilizing a variable voltage PV in the first place, it's basically a heat adjuster, and since I'm not adjusting my nic levels any higher (I refuse to), I just kick up the VV, and that works comfortably for me.

It's kinda cool, this is the way it works for me:

For dessert/drink/cooler style vapes, I usually have very low nic (6mg), and I keep the VV turned down on the cooler side, enough to get a great hit and no more.
I want 'breezy' cooler type of juices to BE cool and breezy and refreshing, throat hit with these kinds of juices means absolutely nothing to me, I really don't even want one, I prefer to enjoy the pure flavor of the juice and that's it, I don't want to vape my Mango Mint Julep flaming hot!

OTOH, for bold juices like high-octane coffees and tobaccos, yes, I want good throat hit, those are usually my 12mg juices and I'll crank up the heat on the box to where it feels like I'm hitting an analog.
Hot vape is good here, it 'simulates' throat hit to some extent in leiu of using a higher nic level.

See what I'm getting at?
That's what a variable voltage device was MADE for, infinite adjustability to accommodate your vaping preferences based on what type and flavor of juice you're using.
And it's personally preferential, the way I do it may make no sense to someone else, but having the variability on-hand allows you to set it however it's best For You.

 

[okiedokiesmokie]

Thanks Swedishfish! These links are awesome!

Iusedtoanalog, thanks for the link, I ended up ordering the passthrough and it's now on its way... so excited!

captcpu, yeah I'm giving the ego passthrough a shot for now since it's inexpensive, I haven't tried it and I'm interested, and it can't ever hurt to have in my kit even if I move on to bigger and badder PV's. I'm thinkin' I might give the Reo Grand a try in a month or two when I save up some money.
I haven't been able to try too many juice vendors or flavors yet. I LOVE Ms. T's. juices. My favorites of hers so far is Tangerine and Lemonade. I just placed an order with Tasty Vapor and I'll let you know what I think when I get a chance to try them ( Boston Creme Pie, Ultimate Vanilla and Mint Chocolate Chip Cookie). Thinking I'm gonna place another order this week with them cause there's Chocolate Amaretti Cake and Tasty Finger that I wanna try. Also gonna order from Kick Bass Vapor. I'm the same way, I order according to what I read here. I figure if everyone's going gaga for KBV's Mama's Angel Wings, then I'm getting Mama's Angel Wings! (I also really wanna try peppermint ice cream) What are your favorites???

Thulium, I ended up doing the exact same thing! Bought the dual cartos from nhaler and the ego passthrough. Thanks for the idea, I wouldn't even have thought of it.
I also tried a clearomizer but I tried the vortex 808 clearomizers. I'm ashamed to admit how big a dumbass I was, using them without having watched a video on it, I broke 2 trying to figure it out and trying to force my drip tip into it. shyeah. Anyway finally figured it out and I'm pretty happy with them. I just ordered the Jumbo LR cartos for my 808's and some Dual Coil Varying Resistance Jumbo 510 Cartos for the Ego. We'll see how these go. I ordered before figuring out the clearomizer but I think I'll be ordering those again too. Looking forward to trying the Boge Cartos.

Drak, That sounds PERFECT. What are some examples of Variable temp mods? It makes so much sense to keep a cooler level for the lighter juices, and a hotter level for stronger flavors. This helps a lot in my quest to get the most out of all my juices.

Thanks again, guys! (ECF is FAWESOME!!!)

 

[Chinner]

Hey great info here!

Had to jump in, as I just bought my first VV mod, and I agree with everything that was said. It's like having a volume button on your vape strength! Changed my whole vaping world!

So my recomendation would be to check out the Darwin. They can be difficult to get a hold of, but man is it a satisfying vape toy! Also the reo's have nothing but positive feedback so that's a good place to start maybe!

Good luck on your journey!

 

[okiedokiesmokie]

Hey great info here!

Had to jump in, as I just bought my first VV mod, and I agree with everything that was said. It's like having a volume button on your vape strength! Changed my whole vaping world!

So my recomendation would be to check out the Darwin. They can be difficult to get a hold of, but man is it a satisfying vape toy! Also the reo's have nothing but positive feedback so that's a good place to start maybe!

Good luck on your journey!

Thanks, Chinner! Yeah these guys are like encyclopedia brittanica's of e-cigs, and I'm really grateful for this forum bringing everyone together. I'm a total dud when it comes to anything remotely technological. (why yes, as a matter of fact, even when it comes to remotes) Thanks for the reccomendations! I'm going to look into the Darwin too now. Thanks for the well wishes, you too (though I see you're having a blast without my help! lol )