New Gal to Vaping and lost!

[Cruiz Ette]

Hey everyone! I've just got into vaping about a week ago and I'm really pleased with the eGo-T4 starter kit I picked up. I stumbled across this place and saw all the possible mods. I'm blown away! (This means I'm completely going that way ASAP!)

Now, gosh... where do you start with modding? How do you know if certain tank/clearomizer goes with said battery? I'm pretty certain I got a knockoff at the shop I went to.

Any answers would be amazing!

 

[Johnny101]

Are you looking for something simple or more complex

 

[MSTR VPNG]

Hey Cruiz, welcome!

Modding required a lot of skill, patience, and time to understand the mechanics of electricity. Modding is a great way to expand your vaping knowledge, and will that comes a lot of additional knowledge on circuitry.

It's a lot of fun to blow sub-ohm clouds, and it really grabs attention.

HOWEVER!

Before you start meddling in mechanical mods, it's VERY important that you become well-versed in how these devices work. There are many failure points with mechanical mods, and some could lead to batter explosion if you aren't careful.

My suggestion is to head to your closest brick-and-mortar store and have a chat with folks that rebuilds mods. Some places, in my area anyway, have classes on mechanical mod building and can answer important questions.

If you want a pretty tank and variable-voltage mod, check out a VAMO on a ProTank 2, you can find both at a good price - Does not require much, just kind of assemble and enjoy.

 

[Drhookerman]

First of all hi and welcome to the forums.
Start off with a starter kid(which you already have) and after you get comfortable with that go buy youself a VV(Variable Voltage). After you get a VV mod play around with it on different tank/clearomizer with different settings. After that you will get into Rba which provides one of the best experience in the vaping world and finally if you want to get into mechanical the realm of god in the vaping world ( at least that is what i consider the best vaping experience).

Most tank/clearomizer are standard with the 510 adapter which is the joytech ego fitting.
3 standard size battery are use 18350 18490 and 18650( This start to matter in VV and higher mods)

I get most of my juice from local store and mtbakervaper.com.

 

[LKnives]

All mods will say what they have as a connection, generally they will be 510 or 510/ego threading and same with tanks and clearos and what not. Almost all carto tanks I am aware of are 510 connections and will work on pretty much all the mods on the market. Ego threading however is a little more hit and miss as some things are ego/510 threaded but something like a Kanger T3S wouldn't fit on it, like the brass Vamos.

 

[DavidOck]

For the greatest compatibility of devices, stick with 510 or Ego threaded ones, both batteries/mods, and toppers.

Simplest toppers are the clearo. There are top and bottom coil styles. Top coils, like the Vivi Nova and CEx, tend to vape a little warmer and with a stiffer draw than the bottom coils like the Kanger T3S, Protank, Evod. Both styles have clones. Clones can work well, so don't dismiss them out of hand. I recommend getting one of each style, to see which you prefer.

There are other types of toppers as well, cartos, carto tanks, drippers, and so on. But it's often best to start simple until you find out what a good vape should be like!

Mods.... two basic shapes, box and tube. Whatever feels comfortable.

Of the tubes, the Vamo is often suggested as a good starter. Provides VV and VW options, flexibility on battery choice.

Welcome to ECF, and ask away!

 

[BigBen2k]

Welcome!

First, you should know that the term eGo refers to the threading on top of the battery. It is actually made of two threads: the outer thread (commonly called eGo outer thread) and an inner/top thread, which is a remnant of an obsolete 3 part cigarette-like, called 510 threading.

eGo threaded batteries will fit any equipment labeled as "eGo". Some will use the outer larger thread, some will use the smaller inner thread. If you're going to attach something big (like a 4 mL glass tank), you really ought to stick to something that is eGo threaded, but if you don't, just remember to treat it gently.

I'll let others explain tanks

 

[Cruiz Ette]

Are you looking for something simple or more complex

A bit of both. Something eye catching.

Hey Cruiz, welcome!

Modding required a lot of skill, patience, and time to understand the mechanics of electricity. Modding is a great way to expand your vaping knowledge, and will that comes a lot of additional knowledge on circuitry.

It's a lot of fun to blow sub-ohm clouds, and it really grabs attention.

HOWEVER!

Before you start meddling in mechanical mods, it's VERY important that you become well-versed in how these devices work. There are many failure points with mechanical mods, and some could lead to batter explosion if you aren't careful.

My suggestion is to head to your closest brick-and-mortar store and have a chat with folks that rebuilds mods. Some places, in my area anyway, have classes on mechanical mod building and can answer important questions.

If you want a pretty tank and variable-voltage mod, check out a VAMO on a ProTank 2, you can find both at a good price - Does not require much, just kind of assemble and enjoy.

Of course! This is why I asked about it! I'm checking out the VAMO and ProTank 2 right now. I think I just fell in love. That's where I was wanting to go towards.

My little eGo is gurgling now.

 

[Cruiz Ette]

Okay. Already learned a boat load of information from everyone that has posted so far. Wow!

Where is a good place online to order a VAMO/ProTank2 from? I'm boggled on those and love finding a great deal!

 

[BigBen2k]

I'm gonna throw a heavier topic at you, see how you do: http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...-not-matter-its-all-about-wire-temp-read.html

 

[dring219]

my personal favoite is a china dealer called vapor break dot com , I made 3 purchases from them 2 of which contained a Vamo v2 , i bought the kits in Stainless Steel .... heavy little boogers but are built like tanks . They were about 36 in kit form including 2 trustfire 18350 batteries and a battery charger . They also sell ViVi Nova tanks 2 ways in kit with 2 extra replacement coils or sleeved with no extra coils for 4 bucks a pop . Dont order liquid from them , makes shipping take forever and shipped from Sinapore , and not Shenzhen China .
If you are from Seattle WA , there is a decent Brick & Mortar store there , cant remember name , is a HUGE store and wholesaler .
Going for the BEST deal isnt always with the cheapest prices . If you order from overseas , there is Customs that hold up or misplace packages and the like . If locally , you support the local market . Where i live , there is only 1 kiosk in 1 of the 2 malls in town that even sells Vaping products . Most tobacco shops here sell disposable items .
Just my 2 cents .

Donnie
Knoxville, TN USA

 

[SASmith]

Welcome to the forum, I got my vamo v3 from Fasttech, also in China, I am very happy with it.

$54.32 Vamo V3 Variable Voltage E-Cigarette Battery Compartment Set - with Nitecore I2 charger / 2*Panasonic CGR18650CH 18650 batteries at FastTech - Worldwide Free Shipping

 

[sasquatchgrip]

Welcome to the forum, I got my vamo v3 from Fasttech, also in China, I am very happy with it.

$54.32 Vamo V3 Variable Voltage E-Cigarette Battery Compartment Set - with Nitecore I2 charger / 2*Panasonic CGR18650CH 18650 batteries at FastTech - Worldwide Free Shipping

Hey there! New to ECF but long time lurker. These are great mods. Having variable voltage is a fun way to play with your flavors Cruiz! When you're new to vaping, its always fun to experiment. I ended up with a Siegli V2 Telescoping Variable Voltage / Variable Wattage. I don't really play with the wattage too much, my device auto defaults to 3.0v when I play with wattage for saftey. The Pro Tank is a very good way to go, especially when you're getting out of clearomizer world. Make sure to play with different resistance atty heads, I'm rolling with 2.5 ohm heads right now and making huge clouds at 4.0v.

Now I just want that Reo grand with the grail/diver combo to show up already.

 

[Cruiz Ette]

I'm gonna throw a heavier topic at you, see how you do: http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...-not-matter-its-all-about-wire-temp-read.html

Great concept! A bit ridiculous when I got to the numbers, but it makes sense. Great read!

my personal favoite is a china dealer called vapor break dot com , I made 3 purchases from them 2 of which contained a Vamo v2 , i bought the kits in Stainless Steel .... heavy little boogers but are built like tanks . They were about 36 in kit form including 2 trustfire 18350 batteries and a battery charger . They also sell ViVi Nova tanks 2 ways in kit with 2 extra replacement coils or sleeved with no extra coils for 4 bucks a pop . Dont order liquid from them , makes shipping take forever and shipped from Sinapore , and not Shenzhen China .
If you are from Seattle WA , there is a decent Brick & Mortar store there , cant remember name , is a HUGE store and wholesaler .
Going for the BEST deal isnt always with the cheapest prices . If you order from overseas , there is Customs that hold up or misplace packages and the like . If locally , you support the local market . Where i live , there is only 1 kiosk in 1 of the 2 malls in town that even sells Vaping products . Most tobacco shops here sell disposable items .
Just my 2 cents .

Donnie
Knoxville, TN USA

My local market is a bit of a drive for me and I feel as if they do not have what I am looking for. (A bit pricy even.)

Welcome to the forum, I got my vamo v3 from Fasttech, also in China, I am very happy with it.

$54.32 Vamo V3 Variable Voltage E-Cigarette Battery Compartment Set - with Nitecore I2 charger / 2*Panasonic CGR18650CH 18650 batteries at FastTech - Worldwide Free Shipping

*Clicks* OH! Def going to look around. I'm a petite girl so something ginormous would be a little silly with me. Now, do VAMO(s) come in different colors possibly?

Hey there! New to ECF but long time lurker. These are great mods. Having variable voltage is a fun way to play with your flavors Cruiz! When you're new to vaping, its always fun to experiment. I ended up with a Siegli V2 Telescoping Variable Voltage / Variable Wattage. I don't really play with the wattage too much, my device auto defaults to 3.0v when I play with wattage for saftey. The Pro Tank is a very good way to go, especially when you're getting out of clearomizer world. Make sure to play with different resistance atty heads, I'm rolling with 2.5 ohm heads right now and making huge clouds at 4.0v.

Now I just want that Reo grand with the grail/diver combo to show up already.

I'm seriously looking at the VAMO and would love to play. It'd be rather interesting with the Cool Mint (Spearmint) and Hazelnut liquids I have acquired. 2.5 ohm heads? Do explain a bit more for me?

Gosh this place is fun. @.@

 

[comwboiboi]

hello guys, is VAMO a good starter kit for someone new to vaping?

 

[SASmith]

I am also petite, 5'1" , the Vamo is larger so I use mine at home (I work from home) & take the ego twist when I'm out and about. The Vamo seems to come in Black, Black & Brass, Chrome, Brass & Chrome & Stainless Steel. You can get wraps for them in different colors.

 

[Thin]

Vamo's are cheap made but have most of the bells and whistles settings you need. They're quite big and heavy tho so I (and many many others) only use them at home. You can fit two different sizes of batteries in them so they can be a bit shorter if you want, but I find in short mode the battery runs out too quick (and it's still big and heavy). If you think you might get into rebuilding your own heads, which isn't difficult and is far cheaper than buying new ones, then it has a handy built in resistance tester (almost essential for rebuilds).

For out and about check out Vision Spinner or eGo Twits batteries. These are still Variable Voltage (VV) but are similar to standard eGo batteries, but longer and maybe a little fatter. They're much better for carrying, and the larger capacity ones last all day.

 

[Cruiz Ette]

I've been browsing and came across this: KSD K-Max Hybrid Mod. Shiney and I've fallen in love with black chrome. But, is it any better than a VAMOs? Or is it just too much?

 

[sasquatchgrip]

Hey cruiz. I'm still fairly new to vaping in general (its been about 6 months). As far as I know, help me out here oh vapor gods of ole, resistance refers to the amount of power being delivered to your coil, a lower resistance head (premade coils) pushes more power to your coil, heating up your coil faster and providing more heat if you're using a standard ego battery or something with a fixed amount of wattage and voltage.

On my siegli, I'm experimenting with higher voltage so I've been testing out a 2.5 ohm head, so I can push more power to a higher resistance atty without burning my prized 50/50 Caramel Apple fluid from Vapor chef. That stuffs my jam!

 

[Cruiz Ette]

Caramel.. Apple...? I must know where you find your fluids. Did you get a pretty good understanding of your VV just by playing/testing?

Edit: Holycrap they have Butter Beer..