Need to branch out

[Jane Doe]

I've been using e-cigs for years. Started with scammy green smoke kit 2+ years ago, moved on to no name cig style batteries and refilling used-pre-filled cartos with nasty e-liquid from a local "store" {more like 2 sofas and some dudes playing video games with a rack of e-liquid, some display cases and massage oil} and now, for the last year, I've settled into a ProVari mini, 510 cartos from the ProVari website and Highbrow Vapor.
I've had a hard time understanding the advice in this forum (although you brought me to provari, so thanks!) because I can't comprehend a lot of the lingo and acronyms or even begin any of the diy/mod stuff. I've also given things like the clear tank a chance, but it spilled everywhere, so I quickly tossed it in the back of the drawer.
Here're my questions/issues:

1. My cartomizer is constantly leaking and I have to wipe where it screws in constantly. Should I be using a different brand or component? Something all together different? I still don't completely understand the difference between an atomizer and a blank carto...

2. Is there better e-liquid than highbrow? I've ordered from a couple of random different suppliers and the results were all pretty gross. (The e-liquid that is sold through the ProVari site is nasssty.) I'm happy with Highbrow, just bored after a year of the flavors.

Thank you. Year smoky free, yaaaaay.

 

[StevesCVO]

Welcome to the forum. Get a geuine Vision Vivi Nova. I have yet to have one leak and changing out the heads when they die is cheap. Plus they hold quite a bit so no need to constantly refill. Vision STV VIVI NOVA 3.5ml Tank - All NEW Tank System with Replaceable Atomizer Heads - Latest in eCig Innovation Atomizer Heads for Vision VIVI NOVA Tank - Latest in eCig Innovation

 

[DavidOck]

Congratulations on your free year! I'm still getting there, and what a ride.

And welcome to ECF.

Are you overfilling the carto? That's one cause of leaking.

Not sure which or what you mean by clear tank, there are several styles. I guess a lot of the early CE4s leaked. I use:

CE5 / Stardust replaceable coil clearomizers, and have pretty good luck with them.

LR (low resistance) cartos, which work well if you learn to fill them properly

Vivi Nanos, about the size of a carto, but clear and easier to fill. Like cartos, not rebuildable, but certainly refillable many times before needing replacement.

Carto tanks, which are also generally clear, have a carto inside, and keep the carto wet with the juice that fills the tank. And usually hold a LOT of juice.

Regarding juice, well, taste is all over the place, and there's no way I can tell you what you like. "Better" depends on our personal taste. I get most of my juice from Gourmet Vapor. They must have a couple hundred blends of all sorts. I'm sure you'll get a lot of other references on that!

 

[chimsweep]

I have your answer......well not exactly me.....but I know where your answer is.......Baditude....find him and his blogs...you will see the light!!! Good luck on you journey......and just an observation....those scammy green ecigs did their job.....they got you down your path to here. PS don't worry about the not understanding thing.....you will....you will......just another step in your wonderful path.

 

[klynnn]

Hi Sara and welcome. I am also a fan of Highbrow, love the van bean and peach thymbra.

 

[Nefariousfiend]

What I've been using to order juice is the thread under juice discussion called what's your top 5 vendors or something a lot of ideas on good vendors with feedback.

 

[darkhood]

1. Kanger Protank Glassomizer by KangerTech - Sun-Vapers.com

2. DIY

 

[Jane Doe]

You guys are the best. I'm sorry I didn't start posting a year ago! I'm going to start sorting through this new info and get back to you. It sounds like I've got some deliciousness in my future.

 

[chimsweep]

2012 Awards under the General Vaping section.....sticky.

 

[TheOnlyCindy]

Welcome Sara!

 

[jaamzhow]

You should view Phil Busardo's videos on tasteyourjuice.com Unlike many of the you tube instructional videos you see, his are well lit, professional, and comprehensive. He has some on carto tanks, vivi novas, ce2 clearomizers, etc. You'll learn alot, you've got to see it for yourself to begin to learn all this stuff.

 

[Jane Doe]

chimsweep, trying to search for Baditude's blog posts. what is the best way to do this?

 

[Vap Khymyst]

Try http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...k-what-primer-juice-delivery-attachments.html

 

[Jane Doe]

darkhood, i'm going to try the kanger glass tank, hopefully I don't wind up with e-juice all over. i read this that you wrote: http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/new-members-forum/378914-suggestions-newbies.html
it was very kind of you to take the time to write that for everyone. diy juice is still overwhelming for me, but so is grocery shopping.

 

[Vap Khymyst]

Also here E-Cigarette Forum - Baditude - Blogs

 

[Jane Doe]

Also here E-Cigarette Forum - Baditude - Blogs

thank you so much!

 

[Jane Doe]

1. Kanger Protank Glassomizer by KangerTech - Sun-Vapers.com

2. DIY

ugh, out of stock. curses

 

[Vap Khymyst]

You are welcome. Feel free to Pm if you have any other questions

 

[jaamzhow]

I am a Kanger T3 fan, and now with the protank, I think you'll like this. It works great, easy to fill, and looks good.

 

[Jane Doe]

darkhood and jaamzhow, I just ordered the Kanger T3 and will order the protank as soon as it comes back in stock. I can't wait to try them. Thank you so much for the suggestions. The customer service at sun vapors is amazing!