New member and overwhelmed

[Noonan]

Wow. Thank you everyone! I wasn't expecting so many friendly and helpful replies.

I'm going to spend sometime today looking at all the links/videos you posted for me. I'll get back to you as soon as I am done.

Thanks again

 

[Noonan]

So I've spent the past 24 hours researching many different eCigs and also reading thru the forums library.

I am thinking about going with a Titan 510 from Totally Wicked. Like I said, I have done research on this ecig but I still can't figure out which liquids to purchase. Do I have to buy flavorings and the vapeable liquid and mix them or can I start off with a simpler pre-mixed method?

 

[Fullback32]

Noonan, I know exactly how you feel. I just started vaping 4 days ago. I first learned these things existed by a commercial for American Blue Tip on TV (I think that was the name). So I went on the internet and was astounded by the number of e-cigs out there! "Free" offers, this brand, that brand...sheez! I was really glad I found this forum because it helped me make an informed decision and avoid making some horrible errors...like the "free" offers for example.

One thread here at ECF that really helped me was this one: The Wonderful World of Vaping: An Illustrated Guide to E-cigs (Part 1 of 6)

Sorry I can't post the link, but I don't have enough posts yet! Hopefully someone else will.

Read it all. It is well worth the time. Also ask lots of questions. These folks really helped set me on the right path. I ended up buying the Joye eGo and have been very happy with it.

Good luck!

 

[Noonan]

Yea I've been on that thread hundred of times today. I've read part 1-6 a few times.

I'm thinking about getting the 510 from Cignot instead of TW.

 

[patzi]

Personally, I hated Blu; it just didn't satisfy my need to smoke. After much debate, comparisons, and info from ECF I went with the 510 from Cignot. You can't beat their customer service. However I'm sure there are many other companies as good....Awesomevapor.com is good, they're having a sale on liquid now so I'm stocking up. Their customer service is very good also.

 

[Fullback32]

Yea I've been on that thread hundred of times today. I've read part 1-6 a few times.

I'm thinking about getting the 510 from Cignot instead of TW.

Cool. Well, I'll tell ya what some of the folks told me. The 510 is apparently the most popular model for new e-cig users. It "smokes" well and is a relatively inexpensive way to get into vaping. They say it is great, but the biggest complaint is the battery life. The eGo lasts a lot longer. That's what sold me on it. My wife and I both bought eGos, but I bought my daughter and 510 dual kit (yes, she's over 18!). I also got a really good price on it due to a 4th of July sale. That sale is over, but the guys I bought it from (Nicotine Nirvana) have another coupon for the eGo. It is not as good as the 4th of July price, but still better than full price.

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...ego-67-49-delivered-w-coupon.html#post1489486

 

[BiffRocko]

Premixed liquid is probably the best way to start out. Get a handle on using the hardware first and then make the journey into DIY liquid if you're so inclined.

You might want to check out Freedom Smoke's prices on the 510 kit. The have a deal right now where you can get 30ml of juice (your choice of 3 flavors) plus a free 10ml bottle (your choice of any flavor), and a free 3ml (their choice) for $10 + shipping. 43ml of liquid for $10 is a damn good price. If you go for it, don't add the 10ml bottle to your cart. Just tel them what you want in the comments when you check out.

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...eet-combos-10-bucks-each-freedomsmokeusa.html

 

[Shaka]

You did good Noonan! Genuine Joye 510 and Cignot are awesome choices! There are many great ecf suppliers, but Cignot stands out as one of the finest. Those ladies are simply ubelievable.

 

[Ravens Rose]

All I can say is do a lot of research.... read, read, read.... don't take just one person's opinion...

I spent hours & hours... days & days doing research on what I wanted to try. I didn't want to spend a lot of money just trying things for the sake of trying...

Do the research, see what might work for you best and go from there.

 

[audio]

I first learned these things existed by a commercial for American Blue Tip on TV (I think that was the name).

Me too! Yep, that was the name. I saw that on TV, and when I was researching it I found out there was no nicotine (that won't work for me), but this forum came up in the search and I never left!

 

[FlashbackRosie]

I have only used an ego and love how long the battery lasts. I went 25 hours before I had to charge it. I don't have anything to compare it to but am finding this site very informative

 

[Noonan]

Its on the way! USPS track sucks though.

I cant wait to set it up and get vaping!

 

[Noonan]

So I think I made my first n00b mistake.

With my 510 I ordered more cartridges as well as 4 other flavors. I don't know why but this whole time I was thinking the 5 extra cartridges I bought were empty. I went to a few retailers that I found on here (vaporbomb/halo) and ordered I don't even know how many ejuice.

Turns out, I ordered filled cartridges from cignot. Menthol..

Anything I can do?

 

[Noonan]

Everything has already shipped, btw.

 

[Fullback32]

I suppose you could contact the Cignot folks, explain to them what happened and see what they can do for you. That's what I would do anyway.

 

[Noonan]

I'm not really even all that concerned about the mix up (it was my fault) or the $5 I spent on prefilled menthol cartridges. I was just hoping to be able to try all of the different ejuices I ordered.

Is buying multiple blank cartridges my only option?

 

[Fullback32]

I'm not really even all that concerned about the mix up (it was my fault) or the $5 I spent on prefilled menthol cartridges. I was just hoping to be able to try all of the different ejuices I ordered.

Is buying multiple blank cartridges my only option?

Outside of cleaning the ones you're getting and cleaning them out? Not really other dripping.

I just bought 20 empty carts from these guys. Nicotine Nirvana - E-Liquid Hand-Made in the USA & E-Cigarette Cartridges at the lowest prices & always free shipping!

 

[garyinco]

Why not just clean the menthol ones out?

Just use a pair of tweezers to pull the filler material out. Rinse the filler material out while holding the end of it with the tweezers. Be careful not to not mangle the filler material too badly while rinsing it. Blot the filler material dry with a paper towel. Let dry. Once it does dry reinsert into the cartridge. The tweezers will really help here. Without tweezers it is difficult to avoid jamming the filler material into the cartridge and wadding it up. A couple of practice tries and you'll be a pro. Try to get the end of the filler even with the end of the cartridge.

Also rinse the cartridge itself out with some water before you put the filler back in. Menthol is persistent, so I'd really rinse it well. When you're done rinsing, blow through the mouthpiece end to expel as much of the residual water as you can. If you can wait for the cartridge to dry overnight - great, if not - no big deal.

Once you're dried out and have reinserted the filler material (tweezers - hint, hint) then add a few drops of the juice slowly until it starts to pool on the top of the filler material. Stop and then assemble the cartridge to the atomizer, screw those two into the battery and give her a go. There are some very effective tips for refilling/optimizing cartridges, but those will come later.

Since menthol is so strong, you may detect a faint hint of it. But you have to break in the unit and the menthol will quickly fade.

These e-cig gizmos seem foreign when you first get them but after a little experimentation they're not complicated. It's just so confusing with so many mom-and-pop outlets selling them it gets really confusing with all the conflicting and incomplete information.

Congrats on choosing cignot for a vendor. They have done me right.

 

[sooperdrave]

Why not just clean the menthol ones out?

Just use a pair of tweezers to pull the filler material out. Rinse the filler material out while holding the end of it with the tweezers. Be careful not to not mangle the filler material too badly while rinsing it. Blot the filler material dry with a paper towel. Let dry. Once it does dry reinsert into the cartridge. The tweezers will really help here. Without tweezers it is difficult to avoid jamming the filler material into the cartridge and wadding it up. A couple of practice tries and you'll be a pro. Try to get the end of the filler even with the end of the cartridge.

Also rinse the cartridge itself out with some water before you put the filler back in. Menthol is persistent, so I'd really rinse it well. When you're done rinsing, blow through the mouthpiece end to expel as much of the residual water as you can. If you can wait for the cartridge to dry overnight - great, if not - no big deal.

Once you're dried out and have reinserted the filler material (tweezers - hint, hint) then add a few drops of the juice slowly until it starts to pool on the top of the filler material. Stop and then assemble the cartridge to the atomizer, screw those two into the battery and give her a go. There are some very effective tips for refilling/optimizing cartridges, but those will come later.

Since menthol is so strong, you may detect a faint hint of it. But you have to break in the unit and the menthol will quickly fade.

These e-cig gizmos seem foreign when you first get them but after a little experimentation they're not complicated. It's just so confusing with so many mom-and-pop outlets selling them it gets really confusing with all the conflicting and incomplete information.

Congrats on choosing cignot for a vendor. They have done me right.

imho, it doesnt matter how many times you rinse them out. you cant seem to ever get the menthol flavor out completely.

 

[Noonan]

Thanks, I was just researching that. I read in the forums library that that was the method for cleaning, but I didn't realize it worked for different juices.

I think I'm going to be trying te teabag mod also.

Thanks again