New and going somewhat strong

[plaincorgi]

Good day all,


I guess I am new to the whole vaping thing. Been smoking for about two years, I realized that my volume was slowly going up, so trying to nip it in the budd.


I have been vaping for a few days now, ordered a Joye 510-T from evapers.com along with some Menthol, Apple and Cig(eww gross) liquid. I would say it is going pretty good, still have the occasional analog, but that is more due to it being habit and me missing the ritual of actually lighting a cigg. I can def feel the difference between an analog and my e-cigg, probably just the extra chemicals I am not getting.


I made my first noob mistake when ordering all my stuff. I ordered extra atomizers, but accidentally ordered 510 atomizers, and not the 510-T that I needed. Lesson learned.


I'm trying to get my mum into it, as she has been a smoker all her life. She's shown interest, which is good.

 

[brianishiwa]

Hello & welcome!

All is not lost with those atomizers, they will work great for "dripping". Directly drip 2-3 drops of your juice onto the bridge, wait a few minutes to let it soak, & then vape. It is one of the easiest ways to sample flavors, and some of us drip full-time because it gives great flavor and throat hit. You will need to buy a drip tip though unless you want to lip the actual atomizer, which can get hot and is a tad uncomfortable.

Glad to have you here!

 

[HeadLikeOrange]

Those 510 atomizers will still work with your battery, just not the tank. You can screw in that atomizer, drip 2-3 drops of juice on it, insert the mouthpiece, and vape away. This is the preferred method for lots of people.

Just be sure to blow out the atomizer first -- put the threaded end in your mouth and blow until no more liquid comes out. These atomizers ship with a primer that tastes pretty awful. It takes a few sessions to work that taste out.

Welcome aboard.

 

[alanselo]

Welcome to ECF. You will find information galore and kind folks willing to give you a hand. I haven't been at it for too long but I sure am glad that I took the chance to better my health. It does take a little bit of fiddling and getting to know you gear but it is all worth it.

I smoked for about 40 years and never thought I would be able to get off cigarrettes but lo and behold it just happened due to vaping. I am glad I struggled through my first couple of days, burned taste swallowed juice, you name it. It has been all been worthwhile and I wish more people would understand that this is a viable option. I still smoke about 3 or 4 cigs a day but I have faith that that will end.

Keep working on your mom and be patient with yourself and with her.

 

[plaincorgi]

Good to know I can still drip with the regular 510 atomizers. I did buy a drip tip, so I'll try that out when I get home.

My throat is still a little dry, and the inhale still feels weird (like i'm swallowing a bowling ball) but it does seem to be getting better. I guess my body is adapting.

 

[adubs]

Hi there....I know all about the ritual thing. I was having trouble in the beginning with analogs too. One day I realized that I always used to hold a lighter in my hand when I was smoking and that was what I was missing (weird, I know). So I found a lighter that was out of fluid (so I wouldn't accidentally light the end of my e-cig) and I would hold that in my hand while I vaped. I couldn't believe it but that was the trick. I don't need it anymore but I got me through and now I'm going on 21 days w/o a real one. Talk about a pacifier.

 

[MegaBee]

Welcome to the club!!

 

[dormouse]

Grats!!

BTW Do not drip if you have auto batteries. And just a heads up - if you have automatic battery 510-T then never charge any batteries other than the automatic 510-T batteries on its charger cable (unless the vendor specifically stated he supplied a normal 510 cable). The auto 510-T cables can damage other kinds of 510 and Ego batteries.

 

[ThatJoeGuy]

Welcome, plaincorgi, and congrats on getting started!

We've all got your back!

 

[plaincorgi]

Thanks everyone, and no auto batteries here.

I'll try the lighter trick, who knows, it may just work.

Also, tried dripping a few mins ago.
a) I don't think i'm doing it right, i drip a bit on the atomizer, wait a few mins and try using it like i would normally use my cig, but I don't seem to be getting anything, There is a bit if vapor, but much less than if I use my tank. I also get almost no throat hit. I must be doing something wrong.

b) I accidentally got some juice on the drip tip....my god does that burn your tongue