My FIRST VAPE!!!

[tazmaan]

It arrived, my very first ecig (Xpower 900c) and my very first vaping experience has commenced!! Awesome!
Xpower came with tobacco mix prefilled cartos 16mg, and they actually don't taste bad at all. Pretty similar to my marb lights analogs, just not much vapor comes out. Not sure if its normal or not, or if I am doing something wrong already
So I went ahead and filled up one of the blanks I got with dekang blueberry. Starting to taste it, def has some blueberry flavor, kinda nice, but still hardly any vapor at all.
Any advice for a newb? Is the prefilled as well as the dekang blueberry just not a big vapor producing juice, or could there be something else wrong with my unit?

On another note, my wife is in the same room with me (doesn't smoke) and was asking if when I exhale the vapor, if the nicotine is just floating around the room at that point lol. Told her of course not, but I guess I really don't know for sure. I assume the nicotine is ingested as soon as I inhale it, but maybe it is still in the vapor that comes out as well? If so, I'd have to think once the vapor disappears (which is pretty much instantly when I exhale with this juice so far), that that's it, nothing else floating around the room right?
Of course seems stupid to even type it out, but she is pregnant and I guess it's a valid concern
Anyhow, excited about vaping and so far i am enjoying it already. Already feel like I could toss this analog pack sitting right next to me and i'd be fine, but of course time will tell.
Taz

 

[DocWyatt]

There you are... I just replied to your original thread, lol.

 

[Lisa B]

I myself have never heard of that particular e-cig so can't speak to it;s vapor production. As far as the nicotine being in the air I think most will tell you that is not a concern. It sounds like your vaping is working for you, let it happen and enjoy. Welcome to ECF and happy vaping!!!!!!!!!

 

[DocWyatt]

I had just posted on your other thread that I personally hate Dekang. Read it...

As far as what is the vapor, we just had a very lengthy discussion on this topic last night in fact. I am not a chemist, and never wish to be one, but PG has been used for many years, like 40, and has been on the safe list by the FDA for many, many years.... Of course they want to change all these facts for ecigs... PG is in cosmetics, food, etc.

 

[tazmaan]

YEah I saw that TB, thanks for that. I figured i'd start a new thread as it's not anymore about which to choose, and will probably roll into more of an idiot asking tons of questions until I figure all this stuff out So felt it justified a new thread topic lol.
Will have to see if papaoz is around to ask him how his vapor was on the xpower, i think his review in my other thread said it was good. Maybe I need to see if something is wrong already, dunno. for tonight I think I am just going to enjoy the vape!

 

[Para]

I myself have never heard of that particular e-cig so can't speak to it;s vapor production.

Looks like it's an Ego knockoff. It should produce great vapor.

 

[DocWyatt]

No, I have EGO, 4081, and KR808. You probably did fine, you just have a model no commonly used. Will be harder to get feedback with it.

 

[Lisa B]

Well if it is eGo like then it isn't normal to have little vapor. May be a bad atomizer, some are crappy right from the start then you get others that go on forever. If your kit came with extras try changing it.

 

[DocWyatt]

Looks like it's an Ego knockoff. It should produce great vapor.

I read the reviews on here back when we initially discussed this and he had ordered it. The reviews I read were good. The problem is there aren't many to know for sure....

At the very least it is good enough. The rest is likely what liquid you like - or don't.

 

[DocWyatt]

Little vapor could be the result of using pre-filled cartomizers. They are generally rather pitiful in both taste and vapor. My Safe Cig (4081) blows away my generic KR808 (in my view) if I use liquid... then again, I think it crushes it anyhow...

This is why i think this nonsense about voltage is complete nonsense. My Safe Cig "says" that it is a 3.6V. Possible i suppose. But almost all 4081's like the SS for example are like 3.1. The KR is 3.7. it is not relevant for the one i have. There is no comparison, in my view. i would rather have 1 of my Safe Cigs than 5 of my generic KR's. It isn't even close to me. But everyone has their likes....

 

[DocWyatt]

Anyhow, puff that thing and give us some feedback!!!! LOL

 

[foggy1]

According to the website, it takes the 301/601 carts and I remember they have a bigger bridge than a 510 !
the comments reply said he put in 30 drops to refill; yes Ive been looking & waiting for more reviews

 

[tazmaan]

well i guess also is that i don't really know what 'alot' of vapor, or 'not much' vapor really is in experience lol.
This dekang blueberry I continue to puff on, and I guess when I take a really long drag it does give me a decent amount of vapor. It's light and not like a huge cloud, but probably gets close to my normal short drags on the analog.
I'll put together another cart with the HC Apple, and see if any diff.

 

[DocWyatt]

True. It will be almost impossible to give any feedback as this is your first PV. I had my Safe Cig first before my EGO. So I had something to compare.

All I know is that the feedback i read was good on the Xpower - there just wasn't much on it. This is why I recommend people getting the EGo. I know it works. But i think your choice will be fine. You just need to fiddle a bit and see the liquid you like.

 

[DocWyatt]

Did you buy cartomizers for it or just using cartridges? cartridges are great for maybe 2 or 3 puffs, then I think they are crap as to get that same hit you have to refill.

Cartomizer = atomizer and cartridge in 1 piece

ALL newbs should use cartomizers in my view. Easier, better, longer lasting before refill.

The atty/cartridge combo has only one use - the first 2 or 3 puffs. Vets can argue with me on this until they turn blue. i have used both many times. There is no use for an atomizer/cartridge combo except for the first couple of puffs. Those are GREAT. Then, rapidly downhill...

 

[tazmaan]

The 5 prefilled cartomizers that came with it have the tobacco blend, not sure exactly which or who makes the liquid etc, I asked litecig but didn't really get a definitive answer.
I bought 10 blank cartriges and an extra atomizer, so I guess I just have carts. I didn't really know what to get to use my own juice, and the blank cartomizers were $8 a pop, so I wasn't too keen on getting those right off the bat. Especially, since I wasnt totally sure whether those would last a long time, or able to be refilled with different juice etc.
Why is a blank cartomizer better than a cart+atomizer? Looks like it'd be the same thing, just able to take it apart and fill the cart easier or something? I dunno, alot to learn still I guess hehe.
I must say tho, I've probably puffed on this blueberry cartridged about 30 times already, still tastes the same as the first puff, and actually seems like i can taste it a little more as I go along. I just pulled it apart to check to see if i could tell if it needed refilling already, and still pretty wet, so seems to be lasting pretty good. Oh the fun of learning!

 

[tazmaan]

According to the website, it takes the 301/601 carts and I remember they have a bigger bridge than a 510 !
the comments reply said he put in 30 drops to refill; yes Ive been looking & waiting for more reviews

The next time I fill a cart i'll pay better attention to how much I put in it. I am not dropping but using a small needleless syringe to fill, so i'll jot down the ml it took and let u know.

 

[DocWyatt]

Taz, a cartomizer lasts a LOT longer before needing to refill. That is the difference. The atomizer/cartridge combo does provide a stronger hit for the first few puffs however. I use that a handfull of times a day. But in no way should that be the most common use. if someone had the time and loved to fiddle that much with it, they should simply drip and forget the cartridge. The combo has little use, in my view,

Using a cartridge you will find that you get a few great puffs... then soon you will get a burnt taste. That means you need to refill. Most smokers want to smoke - not refill the stupid thing every 2 minutes.

There is ONLY one benefit of that combo, and that is the first 2, maybe 3 puffs. other than that, it has literally no value. I do that combo at least once a day however - to get those 2 or 3 great hits, lol.

Part of the reason that you still find the bias to that setup is that the cartomizer is newer. i do get the cartridge fanboy's logic though - for the first hit or three..

 

[tazmaan]

ok, so to follow up a little. I just filled another cart with the HC apple. Per my syringe, it took about 0.7ml - 0.8ml of liquid.
The HC is 70/30 mix, so it explains why I am getting a tad more vapor from it. I have to say tho, I'll puff on it some more, but the first 5 puffs or so actually seems like its a bit harsher and not as nice tasting as the dekang blueberry was. Seems the opposite of what TheBuss was saying, so i'll puff on it a bit more and revisit that observation hehe.
I did the paperclip trick to let the air get out of the cart while I was filling it, so I did that also and topped off the blueberry dekang and i'll see if that tastes/vapes any different now too

 

[deback]

The 5 prefilled cartomizers that came with it have the tobacco blend, not sure exactly which or who makes the liquid etc, I asked litecig but didn't really get a definitive answer.
I bought 10 blank cartriges and an extra atomizer, so I guess I just have carts. I didn't really know what to get to use my own juice, and the blank cartomizers were $8 a pop, so I wasn't too keen on getting those right off the bat. Especially, since I wasnt totally sure whether those would last a long time, or able to be refilled with different juice etc.
Why is a blank cartomizer better than a cart+atomizer? Looks like it'd be the same thing, just able to take it apart and fill the cart easier or something? I dunno, alot to learn still I guess hehe.
I must say tho, I've probably puffed on this blueberry cartridged about 30 times already, still tastes the same as the first puff, and actually seems like i can taste it a little more as I go along. I just pulled it apart to check to see if i could tell if it needed refilling already, and still pretty wet, so seems to be lasting pretty good. Oh the fun of learning!

Cartomizers are easy to refill and hold a lot more liquid than cartridges. They will hold 1mL or more. That's why they last longer than cartridges. One carto will last me an hour when vaping constantly. If you only drip in 16 to 18 drops when refilling (drip directly into the filler from the mouth end), you won't overfill them, which causes the carto to become clogged and mostly unvapable. When it's clogged, you have to blow the excess juice from the threaded end out of the carto, use the reverse taryn spin, or flush them with water using a syringe and rubber cone and let dry for 2 to 3 days by a fan.