New member: looking for advice

[devlindchi]

First off my parents bought me a Blu kit about 2 months ago, and I have not craved a analog since. I have been running into a little bit of issues though, where it seems that each carto has varying amounts of e liquid in them. Some cartos have lasted me 2 days and some half a day (I tend to just take a few puffs here and there instead of a full session). I have read that people absolutely hate the Blu, because of many reasons, I am actually happy with it. I find the PCC very convenient since I am out of the house from 8am to 9:45 pm because of work and school.

I do know that I would prefer a carto system since my blu is always in my pocket, and my pcc is always in my backpack, and I have heard that tanks do leak. I don't want e liguid getting on my HW or my calculator.
Also I would like to fill and refill my own cartos.
I also like the size of blu, so something similar to it would be preferred.
I am ok with manual batteries, since I figure it would help prevent battery damage from a novice (me) over filling a carto.

Given my preferences what other pvs should I look into?
I have looked around and it seems that a lot of the other PVs like ego t, and 510 seem to be a lot bigger than the blu.

 

[metro3pilot]

I have a blu kit and like the flavors but I would kill the batteries about every 10 minutes or so trying to get a hit ....now I have the Ego twist and dont use the blu anymore

 

[WillyB]

These seem to have many fans.

Smokeless Image | The Best Electronic Cigarette

 

[x GRE x]

Egos are bigger than the blu but not unpocket friendly. The are going to give you better battery life and a better vape. I always suggest them to friends that want to get into vaping. From there you have a wide variety of options. One set up I carry on the job is a ego with a xxl single coil ego from Hoosier e cig. They hold a lot of juice and normally last me a few days.

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[devlindchi]

is an ego twist an ego t?

 

[Off Topic]

I'm hearing a lot of good things about the twist. I have not heard up or down on durability. I drop my PV a lot, so I need something a bit more bulletproof.

I have a Provari V2. If you know that you will be vaping for years, it's a great investment. It's worth every penny.

But, if you don't have a couple hundred to lay down, check this out:

Crystal Clear Vaping

 

[Davenkay]

Go for an eGo. You can run carts or tanks. For size, they come as small as a 350 mah which will hide in your shirt pocket. A tank like the Vivi Nova Mini doesn't leak. I run around all day with these in my pockets.

 

[Off Topic]

eGo twist is a VV battery. eGo T is a tank atomizer system (that gets mixed reveiws) that fits on an eGo type battery.

You can run any 510 connection head on an eGo, but you can't run an eGo head on a 510 socketed device without an adapter.

 

[Bullette the Cowdog]

Hi Devlin. Welcome to ECF. We're glad you're here.
Just a note for ya:
Johnson Creek Smoke Juice makes the juice used in the Blu. So if you like the taste of any of your cartomizers, check it out.
Johnson Creek Smoke Juice - America's Smoke Juice! Johnson Creek Smoke Juice

 

[DC2]

If you like the Blu but don't like the consistency on the cartomizers, I would probably suggest the Volt from Smokeless Image.

 

[RPadTV]

Since you're in LA, you can go to one of several shops to look at and try out gear. Personally, I think it's tough using cig-a-like products like Blu once you've used vaping devices that perform better. Perhaps one alternative is the Elips-C, which offers good performance in a really small form factor. Here's my review:

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...views/346000-apollo-e-cigs-ego-vv-review.html

 

[TJVapes]

If you can find 306 refillable cartomizers, you can use those on the Blu and fill with your own juice. I used them when I started and they were nice on the Blu. Then if you decide to go bigger battery they can work on most 510 connection items like an ego also. I can't remember how a 510 cartomizer worked on the Blu. I only remember liking the 306s.

 

[rcpcdude]

is an ego twist an ego t?

ego twist is just a battery that has variable voltage, can be coupled with just about any delivery option you want

the ego t is a standard ego (non variable) battery that comes as a kit with a tank tip setup

looooots of reviews out there on both here and youtube of both... beware: watching reviews becomes an addiction in itself lol

 

[devlindchi]

If you can find 306 refillable cartomizers, you can use those on the Blu and fill with your own juice. I used them when I started and they were nice on the Blu. Then if you decide to go bigger battery they can work on most 510 connection items like an ego also. I can't remember how a 510 cartomizer worked on the Blu. I only remember liking the 306s.

I was thinking about trying this route first. I actually just tried the taryn spin on 7 of the burnt tasting cartos, and was able to refill one of my completely empty cartos. I am letting sit for a while before I see if it worked.

Yeah though, I will try one round of blanks for the blu, and if I am unsatisfied I will look into the ego twist. Thanks everyone.

 

[devlindchi]

ego twist is just a battery that has variable voltage, can be coupled with just about any delivery option you want

the ego t is a standard ego (non variable) battery that comes as a kit with a tank tip setup

looooots of reviews out there on both here and youtube of both... beware: watching reviews becomes an addiction in itself lol

Trust me I know, I have been reading this forum for the past 4 days trying to figure the perfect set up for myself.

 

[TheVap3Junkie]

Smokeless image volt is very popular for cig sized ecigs. I'm going to recommend the ego setups though. Twist is good but really any ego is better than cigalikes. Good battery life and puts out good power. Mini vivinova is a decent tank that wont leak but like others have said cartos will fit really anything with a 510 connection will fit. Its a lot cheaper to buy juice and fill your own stuff those packs of blu cartos are hard on the wallet imo.

 

[TheVap3Junkie]

Blus are a 510 connection just putting that out there

 

[devlindchi]

Blus are a 510 connection just putting that out there

I think I am going to go this route, since I feel like my blu would be more acceptable then other PVs on campus and at bars. For my around the house one though, or just going to a friends house, I think I am going to mod a pipe. Now I just need to wait for my paycheck so that I can start the build.

 

[devlindchi]

I actually went with some 306 cartos, and ordered the tobacco sampler from Halo and put together a tobacco sampler from vapor station. I will see how this works out and go from there.

 

[devlindchi]

Well got in my vapor station order and I am not a fan so far. I tested the seven different tobacco flavors, and I think dover might be the only one I semi like. Hopefully the halo ponged taste better. Next order is going to be some jc and hhv e juice