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jbrow314

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I've been smoking for around 8 years, and really want to quit smoking cigs and make the move to e-cigs. I have been browsing the forums for a couple of days, and there is a ton of information on e-cigs on here. It's so much I don't know where to begin or even where I can get some of my questions answered, so that brings me here. I am probably going to be asking some "dumb" questions, so I apologize for that in advance.

From what I understand one of the "best" e-cig's for newbies is the Halo G6, starter kit. I was looking at their website, and noticied that e-cigs can come with automatic and manual batteries, what is the difference, along with whats the difference in 78vs65mm (is it just the size)?

Also the juice, I am extremely confused on this topic, I understand it comes in different flavors and nicotine strengths, but how long does the juice last? I noticied on the Halo website, its usually around $6 to $20 for a bottle. I usually smoke 3 packs a week, will a 7ml bottle last me a week, 2 weeks or a month? I also see there are a crap ton of places to get juice, what are some of the best websites for juice? I will probably start with menthol flavor, but I would love to experiment until I find the taste I want.

Another question with the batteries, I know over time batteries just wont hold a charge like they used to, so I know eventually I will have to buy a new battery, is that the only thing I need to purchase over time, or will I eventually have to get a whole new e-cig assembly?

I understand a atomizer is the central piece for a e-cig, can I change atomizers on the Halo G6? I kind of understand different atomizers can produce more taste from the liquid, or more of a throaty hit, or even more vapor (or I could be completely wrong). If I can't change the atomizer on a Halo, would it be best to start looking into other e-cig starter kits that I can, or is that after I have been accustomed to e-cigs and better understand everything?

I really appreciate any help with these questions, I want to know as much as possible so I can help my dad also make the switch who's been smoking for 20+ years.

Thanks again!
 

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Welcome to ECF, never be afraid to ask questions. I'll try to answer some of yours, but I'm not too familiar with the halo e-cigs.

Automatic batteries are activated when you suck air through them, manual batteries have a button you press, most e-cigs that are larger than the cig size are manual.

78 vs 65 would be the length, and probably the longer battery has a larger charge capacity.

Unless you're dead set on a cig-a-like, I'd suggest going with at least an ego style battery. "ego" refers to a style of threading, the standards are 510 and ego, many e-cigs have both. Ego batteries offer more power and more charge capacity, so they'll last longer between charges. I think Halo has a version called the titan or triton.

As for juice, everyone is different, many people go through 2-6ml a day, some less and some more. Halo's juices are pretty good. Some other inexpensive vendors would be mt baker vapor, ec blends, but there are many more. Browse through the e-liquid sub forum and you'll find a lot.

Pretty much everything wears out and will need to be replaced. On the battery side, there are non removable batteries, like the G6 and ego batteries, and there are also more advanced units with removable batteries usually referred to as APV or mod. For the part that holds the liquid there are cartridges and tanks, cartomizers, clearomizers, and rebuildables.
 

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It really is different for everyone like Less said.

From what I've seen, most people move quickly from the "cig-a-like" you're talking to more of a personal vapor type device.

What you may want to do is get a disposable e-cig from a gas station - a Blu or Njoy or whatever and see how you like it. For me I got a Blu starter kit and it did nothing for me and I didn't quit smoking till I moved on the the eGo type you read about above. That being said there are people who like them so you really have to see what works for you.

In any event, you are at the right place to ask any questions. You aren't gonna find a nicer or more knowledgeable group of people anywhere =) Good luck!
 

jbrow314

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I was wondering about the halo triton starter kit, might actually get that one instead of the g6. I did pick up a NJoy disposable e-cigarette, it was well.....ok, and I was going to give up hope on electronic cigs until I learned they are far better e-cigs out there. I know I won't quit smoking overnight when I start using the halo, but I want every chance to quit and I figured a good e-cig will let me do that.

I'm guessing the APV types are when you become experienced with e-cigs? Even so the halo triton batteries don't seem to expensive, do most batteries last a year, or shorter?

I'm guessing if someone uses 6ml of fluid, that's about a pack a day (I'm guessing it also depends on nicotine strength?)

Thanks for the help.

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mroach

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I'll agree with the others unless you realy want a cig-a-like start with an ego. The blues were a nice thing to try but feel like I wasted money on them and didnt have success until the ego. As far as juice I was about a pack a day and when I got totally off analogs I was and am at about 3-6 ml a day of 18 to 24mg juice. I am starting to find both 18 and 24 a bit strong but not enough to step down yet.

Good luck read alot it will enhance your experience.

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I was wondering about the halo triton starter kit, might actually get that one instead of the g6. I did pick up a NJoy disposable e-cigarette, it was well.....ok, and I was going to give up hope on electronic cigs until I learned they are far better e-cigs out there. I know I won't quit smoking overnight when I start using the halo, but I want every chance to quit and I figured a good e-cig will let me do that.

I'm guessing the APV types are when you become experienced with e-cigs? Even so the halo triton batteries don't seem to expensive, do most batteries last a year, or shorter?

I'm guessing if someone uses 6ml of fluid, that's about a pack a day (I'm guessing it also depends on nicotine strength?)

Two things; in no order.

I smoked 15 cigarettes a day. The packet says that is 15mg. I believe, as I puffed on them harder than a robot, I was getting 20mg.

To feel "balanced" with nicotine from an e-cig I needed to vape 2ml of 18mg liquid a day. I started off vaping 24mg in a look-a-like and it didn't work.

I messed around for months saying "I'm not a heavy smoker, I can go half a day without - these products should be working" - They didn't.

After weeks and weeks of worry, stress, upset and nicotine withdrawal, I bought an EGO e-cig thanks to the advise of THIS forum.

I then stopped smoking. That was 18 months ago. Now I am reducing both my nicotine strength and my amount of puffs/vapes per day.
 
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happydave

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you can get a "cigalike" (cigarette sized device) starter kit if you want. but the cigalike kits are more costly in the long run and most people grow out of them in 1 or 2 months.

i would recommend this kit, you get 2 batteries and 2 tanks and charger for about $50.
Kanger eVod Kit - Black

the kit comes with some coils but you will need replacement coils 2.2 or 2.5 ohms is what i prefer with these batteries (3.7 volt)
Kanger ProTank & Evod Coil Replacement **5 Pack - 2.2 ohms
Kanger ProTank & Evod Coil Replacement - 5 Pack 2.5 ohms

and e-liquid
USA Made Nicotine Juice, E Juice, E Liquid, Electronic Cigarette Juice
http://www.totallywicked-eliquid.com/products/e-liquid/pre-mixed-e-liquid-products.html
 
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Lessifer

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I was wondering about the halo triton starter kit, might actually get that one instead of the g6. I did pick up a NJoy disposable e-cigarette, it was well.....ok, and I was going to give up hope on electronic cigs until I learned they are far better e-cigs out there. I know I won't quit smoking overnight when I start using the halo, but I want every chance to quit and I figured a good e-cig will let me do that.

I'm guessing the APV types are when you become experienced with e-cigs? Even so the halo triton batteries don't seem to expensive, do most batteries last a year, or shorter?

I'm guessing if someone uses 6ml of fluid, that's about a pack a day (I'm guessing it also depends on nicotine strength?)

Thanks for the help.

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You can start off with an APV, they just tend to be a little more expensive to get everything you need, and they're fairly big. An ego is about the size of a marker, an APV is more like a flashlight size. Batteries usually have around 300 charge cycles before they die of natural causes. You always want to have at least two, one as a backup, or to use while the other is charging.

Juice usage just varies by individual, some is nicotine strength and how much you smoked, some is how efficiently your equipment vaporizes the liquid, and some is just how much you like vaping and can't put it down.

I started with ego batteries and clearomizers(CE4 and T3) and I went through about 3ml of 24mg juice a day. I used to smoke 10-15 cigarettes a day.

One thing I will suggest is, get a few different nic strengths, just in case one is too high or too low.
 
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coalyard

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I was wondering about the halo triton starter kit, might actually get that one instead of the g6. I did pick up a NJoy disposable e-cigarette, it was well.....ok, and I was going to give up hope on electronic cigs until I learned they are far better e-cigs out there. I know I won't quit smoking overnight when I start using the halo, but I want every chance to quit and I figured a good e-cig will let me do that.

I'm guessing the APV types are when you become experienced with e-cigs? Even so the halo triton batteries don't seem to expensive, do most batteries last a year, or shorter?

I'm guessing if someone uses 6ml of fluid, that's about a pack a day (I'm guessing it also depends on nicotine strength?)

Thanks for the help.

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If you are fairly certain you are going to use e-cigs to replace cigarettes, skip right over cig alikes. To be perfectly blunt, they are a waste of time and money. The advice here to go with an EGO type set up is good. Kanger EVODS are also good to start with. As you become more experienced with vaping and upgrade equipment, EGO style stuff will still be useful to you. Shop around, but here are a couple of links to get you going.

Welcome to ECF, and good luck. Quitting smoking will be one of the best things you have ever done. Really.

Build Your Own eGo Kit

Kanger E-vod starter kit – KangerTech
 

OMYOCD

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I am very pleased with my Halo Triton gear. I have been using it, almost exclusively, for about six weeks now. It is really easy to use and has proved to be quite reliable. I can't compare other systems as I haven't used any of the other tank setups. I have several batteries and tanks so that I can have several flavors going at once and although I have purchased the extra coils I have not had to use any so far. I am also very happy with their customer service and shipping. All of my orders have shipped out right away and the only time I had a problem with a defective tank it was resolved right away without any hassles.
 
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