Need a reliable device

[Niccc]

I have only been using an Ego C the last 5 years. the atomizers used to last me 3 weeks but for the last full year all the atomizers I buy... even from joyetech.... only last 2 or 3 days. And lately they turn my clear dekang pg liquid.....dark dark black....in 2 or 3 days.

Why doesn't any one model stand out as reliable? People on here all seem like they gambled on anything they bought. People on here also have a different view of vaping than I do. Shame on you for blowing out huge clouds of perfume vapor. You are ruining chances of the public to ever accept e cigs with your horrible smells. Yeah it dissipates but it still stinks. Try odorless dekang instead. Geez. And quit showing off with clouds in public. Stealth only. Helps our reputation.

I need something better. Responses from responsible vapers only. I need a reliable device, no leaking, efficient, simple to maintain. Thanks.

 

[weronk]

I had iTaste SVD with Nautilus tank. Nautilus tastes great, I had it for 2 months and only changed coil once, doesn't blow huge clouds just as you want. Mod itself is very durable, made out of stainless steel I believe, vv and vw so you can set it for your own preference, changeable batteries, so you won't have to trow away whole mod if battery dies. It'll be more expensive than ego c, but you'll have a device that can last you for another couple of years. Only problem I had with this set is that it's rather big, but if you use 18350 battery it will shrink significantly. I don't have it anymore, because I am a peasant who want good taste and clouds.

 

[lamarrk]

Moved to New Members Forum.

Simple solutions is for helping the new vaper with getting started.

 

[Niccc]

I had iTaste SVD with Nautilus tank. Nautilus tastes great, I had it for 2 months and only changed coil once, doesn't blow huge clouds just as you want. Mod itself is very durable, made out of stainless steel I believe, vv and vw so you can set it for your own preference, changeable batteries, so you won't have to trow away whole mod if battery dies. It'll be more expensive than ego c, but you'll have a device that can last you for another couple of years. Only problem I had with this set is that it's rather big, but if you use 18350 battery it will shrink significantly. I don't have it anymore, because I am a peasant who want good taste and clouds.[

Can I use Nautilus tank on my Ego C Twist VV batteries?

 

[Susan~S]

Can I use Nautilus tank on my Ego C Twist VV batteries?

Yes, you can.

Here's a review on the Mini Nautilus: Aspire Nautilus Mini

 

[Ablonz]

I have only been using an Ego C the last 5 years. the atomizers used to last me 3 weeks but for the last full year all the atomizers I buy... even from Joyetech.... only last 2 or 3 days. And lately they turn my clear dekang pg liquid.....dark dark black....in 2 or 3 days.

Seems to me that the contacts are dirty or you are running to much power to the coils. From me looking up the type of juice you run, it could be gunking up your coils faster. With that said dirty coils tend to leech back into the juice when heated causing the juice to turn darker colors. I get that even with my unflavored juice if coil is on its way out. It will turn brown. Time to change coils. Some maybe bad coils from the beginning. As far as reliable tanks, I would suggest the Nautilus Mini or the Kangertech Emow. For batteries/mod, I woulds suggest the Innokin MVP line or the Sigelei line. Those are the only 2 I have used so far worth mentioning. Hope this helps.

 

[SomeTexan]

Why doesn't any one model stand out as reliable? People on here all seem like they gambled on anything they bought. People on here also have a different view of vaping than I do. Shame on you for blowing out huge clouds of perfume vapor. You are ruining chances of the public to ever accept e cigs with your horrible smells. Yeah it dissipates but it still stinks. Try odorless dekang instead. Geez. And quit showing off with clouds in public. Stealth only. Helps our reputation.

I need something better. Responses from responsible vapers only. I need a reliable device, no leaking, efficient, simple to maintain. Thanks.

Its a new electronic device that is basically being shorted out. To handle that well, you aren't going to get it cheap. The cheaper stuff is coming along, but one device isn't going to last forever.

Most people here are respectful when it comes to vaping. The only vaping I do in public is in vape shops. I do blow some clouds, but not like the competition guys do. I couldn't quit the cigs until I went to sub ohm devices that put out quite a bit of vapor, and mouth to lung vaping didn't cut it for me. Shame on you for discriminating against vapers that don't like the same thing you do. People like you hurt our chances of being accepted just as much as the cloud chasers. You run off fellow vapers just because you don't like what it takes them to stay off of cigs. So they go back to cigs and badmouth vaping and vapers.

Personally, I would go back to smoking before I would vape that dekang crap. I've heard too many horror stories about that stuff. I was a pipe and cigar smoker, as well as cigs, so flavor is a big part of keeping me vaping. If I don't enjoy it, I wouldn't keep vaping. But, I get compliments on the scent of my Vapes quite often. I don't use tobacco flavors since, to me, they are just poor substitutes to the real thing. I pick stuff I enjoy like fruits and desserts. Right now I'm vaping a banana cream and strawberry juice, and I notice my girlfriend (who currently smokes) walking into my clouds and inhaling. It smells good, not "perfume" but a nice dessert smell.

You are asking for the world in a device. The best tank I would recomend if you are a mouth-to-lung vaper would be a Smok Micro GDC. I started on one and had no leaks with it. I tried the Nautilus tanks but had quite a few leaks. About half of the coils were leaking as soon as I installed them. For a mod, I don't own one, but Provari has a good reputation. Personally, I would want something that has a replaceable battery because batteries do only last so long. You probably don't want a mech mod, but nothing with circuit boards will ever be as reliable as a mech.

 

[Frenchfry1942]

If you have less than 5 posts, I believe you don't have access to the General E-liquid sub-forum. I did a search for "DeKang" and noticed that it was made in China and there was a lot of discussion about it. Have you cleaned everything and tried a different source? I think, with the FDA decisions, many U.S. makers are looking to make the highest quality of e-liquid.

Just another direction of consideration.

 

[Niccc]

Dekang PG is really thin and clean. Same liquid used for 5 years too. I use standard voltage but have tried VV with same results. Most atomizers seem only half power when I change them. I have tried at least 7 companies atomizers. This last year they all seem fake or something. Again Joyetech.com sent me the worst Ive had from anyone.

I bought the $8-10 cheap plastic tanks before this system. Every one I bought leaked. And tasted like plastic. I'll try another tank once I find the most reliable and I thank you guys for throwing me names of devices I should check out.

 

[Niccc]

Perfume, sweet, its all the same. I was allowed to use my e cig at work. But when others did too and starting puffing all the "sweet' odor, then they were banned. I can no longer use mine even though its odorless.

 

[SomeTexan]

Perfume, sweet, its all the same. I was allowed to use my e cig at work. But when others did too and starting puffing all the "sweet' odor, then they were banned. I can no longer use mine even though its odorless.

There is your problem. You want to vape where smokers can't smoke. Show some respect and only vape where you can smoke. I bet smokers were offended and got the non-smokers against you too. Sounds like you need to take your own advice and be respectful. If I couldn't smoke somewhere, I won't vape there.

I'm sensitive to pg, I end up coughing and wheezing when people vape high pg blends around me. Maybe that hurt more than the scent?

 

[djsvapour]

There are reliable products out there. I don't expect Joyetech make any of them.
Then again, I am deeply biased because nothing I ever bought from them has lasted any length of time. The Ego-C (the 'real one' with the cartridges) was one of the worst products ever made and the running costs were outrageous (UK).... what more can I say.

 

[Treborsmug]

My first mod and still one of my fav's (over a year now). Takes a beating and still like new....The Kamry K101. I've run everything on it with no connection problems and the button spring hasn't changed at all.

 

[markfm]

I've been vaping my buzz pro vv setup for over 4 years, with DIY vanilla tobacco and a carto tank. I've picked up two more of them, but other than sending one back every couple years to have the button nudged, I only use one of them (others are backups). I run 8 - 10watts (4.5 - 5.5v, 2.5 - 3 ohms), plenty good enough to stay off cigs long term

My carto tank is simple, reliable, a notcigs m1a1. Other than replacing two orings after several years, the tank has been bullet proof.

For cartos I've really loved IkenVape 801 fusions. With recent unavailability I have also used Platinums and recently picked up some very low cost ones from another supplier. I only seek 3 days, 18 - 20 ml of use, between changes.

 

[evan le'garde]

I have only been using an Ego C the last 5 years. the atomizers used to last me 3 weeks but for the last full year all the atomizers I buy... even from Joyetech.... only last 2 or 3 days. And lately they turn my clear dekang pg liquid.....dark dark black....in 2 or 3 days.

Why doesn't any one model stand out as reliable? People on here all seem like they gambled on anything they bought. People on here also have a different view of vaping than I do. Shame on you for blowing out huge clouds of perfume vapor. You are ruining chances of the public to ever accept e cigs with your horrible smells. Yeah it dissipates but it still stinks. Try odorless dekang instead. Geez. And quit showing off with clouds in public. Stealth only. Helps our reputation.

I need something better. Responses from responsible vapers only. I need a reliable device, no leaking, efficient, simple to maintain. Thanks.

Here is a model that does stand out as reliable, if you're looking for one then you've just found it.


Here's an atomizer which stands out as reliable, Kayfun V4, also pictured above attatched to the Provari, but with the glass tank.


Here is the Provari with the Russian 91% rebuildable tank atomizer


The Russian 91% with a wide bore drip tip


These pieces of hardware are some of the most reliable vaping equipment available, and hundreds of ECF members swear by them.

I don't vape when i'm out of the house, i just don't, never smoked outside either. You don't blow big clouds, you just use devices which provide small puffs of smoke, then you need a Provari, and you also need something like a Kayfun V4. It amazes me you've been vaping for as long as you have and haven't heard of "Provapes" Provari.

Don't ever say no one told you.

If there is any one model which stands out as reliable it is a Provari.

 

[Alter]

My provari is over 2 years old and hasn't skipped a beat along with my genuine Russain91% I've been vaping from for just over a year. I have many other mechs and mods but the provari/Russian setup is reliable enough to take out of the house without backups other than a spare battery.

 

[David Wolf]

I have only been using an Ego C the last 5 years. the atomizers used to last me 3 weeks but for the last full year all the atomizers I buy... even from Joyetech.... only last 2 or 3 days. And lately they turn my clear dekang pg liquid.....dark dark black....in 2 or 3 days.

Why doesn't any one model stand out as reliable? People on here all seem like they gambled on anything they bought. People on here also have a different view of vaping than I do. Shame on you for blowing out huge clouds of perfume vapor. You are ruining chances of the public to ever accept e cigs with your horrible smells. Yeah it dissipates but it still stinks. Try odorless dekang instead. Geez. And quit showing off with clouds in public. Stealth only. Helps our reputation.

I need something better. Responses from responsible vapers only. I need a reliable device, no leaking, efficient, simple to maintain. Thanks.

Haha you're gonna bring the house down on ya with that post. For lower vapor good reliability and good flavor I like the Nautilus mini at 8 to 10w for mouth to lung vaping. I use Them on Istick30w and have an Istick 40w on order (30s are discontinued). Small size mod, mine have been reliable. good luck. Oh and if I ever quit buying other things I want a Provari 2.5 mini. Evan has an awesome collection of gear up above!

 

[Niccc]

I now think my problem is the dekang liquid I received was a bad batch. I think its the liquids fault for quickly becoming black, not ego C atomizers. Geez, I've been using this same batch for this whole year. Hope I haven't harmed my health. I found some different liquid in my fridge and tried it. Pretty sure. Dammit.

First time in years shopping for a new device and I'm really put off by how gimmicky it still is. Looks like a lot of re branded items. I just know my ego c. I don't understand voltage and whats right for me. The provari comes with an Aspire Nautilus. So cant I buy the nautilus and attach to my ego c twist battery instead? Or will I ruin it by not having the proper voltage needed for it?

I have put off looking for a better device for years. Havent wanted to learn and figured if I bought something I would end up damaging it by not using proper voltage. So far behind everyone on here seems like.

 

[Danbrooks2k]

the subtank mini or subtank nano kit... all in one shot... grab a few boxes of the 1.2 ohm or 1.5 ohm vertical coils... and give the free .5 ohm coil a try while you are at it.

Or the nautilus and an istick is another valid choice.

 

[MaenadMoogle]

Okay, I have a nautilus mini tank with an istick 30. It was my first (and only) update after an ego.

Here's what I can tell you:

The nautilus mini will work on an ego (I needed a 510 adapter though, they're like $2)
The taste and vapor production is not as good as you'll get on a Variable Voltage/Wattage battery, but it's probably still an upgrade over the stuff you're using if it's giving you issues. (I do still have an ego, and will occasionally use my nautilus on it when I get caught letting my istick die, oops)

If you are interested in upgrading your battery, you can't go wrong with the istick 30.
It's pretty small, fits well in your hand. As far as wattage is concerned, you just start low, and slowly move up through the wattage until you see what you like.

The nice thing about the nautilus mini and istick 30 combo is that you have a pretty wide range of options.
When I started out I was hard core tootle puffing. I kept my istick at the lowest wattage, and kept the airflow holes on the mini at the smallest. in this way it was VERY much like using an ego. As time went on, I ended up moving up the wattage and the airflow a bit. I'm now usually pretty steady around 12-13 watts and the biggest airflow. I get more vapor, but still the throat hit, and not as tight of a draw. It's very customizable to what you want.

The coils are about $2-3 to replace, but when you're in the lower wattages they usually last about 2 weeks if you aren't using super dark juice. at 12-15 watts I seem to still manage 2 weeks from them on clear juices.


I can't recommend the 40W temp control because I have no interest in TC and I haven't tried it. I'm still debating the 50w, (only for the longer battery life) but given it's issues when it first came out, I'm not sure I'm ready to take that jump.

The 30W istick and Nautilus is a time proven easy upgrade from the ego. It's simple to figure out, pretty cheap to buy and coils aren't too outrageous. My battery life is about a day and a half as of right now. But when I was down at the lowest wattage it was closer to two days.