new member! + questions!?!

[xDsoul]

Hi so i just started vaping recently and im enjoying so far!
i just got a few questions, the different nicotine levels how does this affect (if at all) the feel of the vape. By that im trying to figure something out, for example i got a eliquid with a 2.4 level and one that is a 1.8 and im feeling a difference in the feel of the vapor itself. harshness on the throat would be the best way to put it, is this because of the amount of nicotine or what?
also i got curious so i decided to mix both liquids, but from what ive learned recently and what i can tell one is higher in pg and the other in vg i dont know the exact mixture because well it doesnt say on the bottles... but as i vape the mixture after a short period the tank get hot very quickly and i start gettting a burning taste can someone explain that please because i dont think i fulling understand just yet .-.
in addition my current tanks right now are just the basic disposable tanks that come with the itaste leo, are there different types of tanks and styles i can "upgrade" to or change out to better my experience? taste, amount of vape etc or is that more relevant to the atomizers / cartomizers and such.... which i still dont understand much either lol.
Last but not least what can i do to increase the amount of smoke and vape i receive from vaping, would it be better to do this with liquids with lower nicotine level like 1.2 or just 0?

if anyone can help me it out it would be greatly appreciated!! thank you

 

[TheReign]

The more nicotine you have the more harsh the throat hit will be. As well as more PGoverVG. VG carries the vapor while pg carries the throat hit and the flavor of your juice.

You can start out with a eGo-twist battery or a vision spinner with 1300mah battery that will last you a while and you can control your voltage to match your tanks resistance. When i first started i was using a Kanger Pro Tank 2 and was a good way for me to start.

Are the tanks your using glass? are you using citrus or cinnamon type juices? If so your tank is not happy and might be getting damaged.

Higher VG ratio will give you a better vape production but wicks slower.

 

[xDsoul]

i believe i have a clearomizer, the tanks are clear. the liquids i have that are mixed doesnt really tell me much, one is a tobacco flavor its called reserve blend and the other one iunno what kind but its called bw summer tea

 

[*deleon517*]

A lot of the vapor you expel is caused by several things. The higher the vg % the fluffier the vapor clouds will be but too much vg on some set ups sucks in performance and wicking. The way you inhale changes everything, a softer longer inhale like normal breathing will be better as a quick strong inhale will result in little vapor. Your hydration level is also key, the more you hydrate the better the vape can be.

 

[xDsoul]

would you recommend a certain eliquid a certain tank? im also finding interest in mods where do i start

 

[aushizz]

Introduction to Vaping | Deus Ex Vaporis

 

[edyle]

Hi so i just started vaping recently and im enjoying so far!
i just got a few questions, the different nicotine levels how does this affect (if at all) the feel of the vape. By that im trying to figure something out, for example i got a eliquid with a 2.4 level and one that is a 1.8 and im feeling a difference in the feel of the vapor itself. harshness on the throat would be the best way to put it, is this because of the amount of nicotine or what?
also i got curious so i decided to mix both liquids, but from what ive learned recently and what i can tell one is higher in pg and the other in vg i dont know the exact mixture because well it doesnt say on the bottles... but as i vape the mixture after a short period the tank get hot very quickly and i start gettting a burning taste can someone explain that please because i dont think i fulling understand just yet .-.
in addition my current tanks right now are just the basic disposable tanks that come with the itaste leo, are there different types of tanks and styles i can "upgrade" to or change out to better my experience? taste, amount of vape etc or is that more relevant to the atomizers / cartomizers and such.... which i still dont understand much either lol.
Last but not least what can i do to increase the amount of smoke and vape i receive from vaping, would it be better to do this with liquids with lower nicotine level like 1.2 or just 0?

if anyone can help me it out it would be greatly appreciated!! thank you

Yes, the harshness of the throat aka throat hit is from the nicotine mostly

burnt taste is either from dry wick, or using too high a voltage

more relevant to the atomizers.

I recommend miniprotank2 or smoktech aro. But the heads need regular maintanance/cleaning.

Cartomizers you use them and eventually though away; but the same thing can happen with the tank atomizer heads; so if you rather place coils when they start giving trouble consider a carto system.

for more vapor use higher VG eliquid: I suggest 30/70 PG/VG. The usual blends seem to come in 50/50. Nicotine doesn't contribute to the fogginess

 

[Slots]

The Reign is right .. nicotine has a "peppery" taste effect to it.
The highter the level, the stronger the throat hit.

Also, there are a lot of juices that will eat a tank, and you can play it safe by using a glass tank such as the ProTank.

VG is much thicker than PG, so if you might be "chain vaping", and not giving the wick a chance to catch up.
That will "heat" it up, making it feel hot, and could cause a burnt wick ... that doesn't taste good, and ruins the wick.
Once you burn it, it will always give the juice a burnt taste .. you have to change it out.

Your not going through anything the rest of us haven't been through.
It's all part of learning.
Congratulations on quiting.

 

[edyle]

would you recommend a certain eliquid a certain tank? im also finding interest in mods where do i start

Start with MVP2; it is the best bang for the buck battery; you get all the features of a full blown battery box/tube at a much lower price, plus it's a passthrough, so you can vape while it charges.

Oh, and the tank I recommend miniprotank2 or smoktech aro. glass. the heads will need maintenance. several other tanks use the same heads as these, and while they are not proper rebuildables, the heads are rebuilt my many vapers and lots of videos showing how

 

[xDsoul]

thanks for all the help guys, so one quick thing, if i were to want to inhance my vape consumption and whats being exerting lets say with my my starter vape im using which is the itaste leo what do you suggest i do just change out to a specific blend of eliquid? and what effects do different tanks have on these. clears ones like i use compared to w.e else is out there. but on the note of increasing my vapor is there a way to do that with such a simple start or would i have to invest more money switch and switch to a mod? could i do anything to just increase it with what i have now? that include buying addition parts? what can i do

 

[*deleon517*]

read my post above it's something most new vapers dont realize and older ones do overlook. plus since your not sure what blend of pg/vg you are using, I would suggest finding a vendor or b&m that offers ratios. For most clearomizers 50/50 seems to be okay, some will work with higher vg% but a lot will have issues with higher vg%

 

[Bradley Renfro]

On the burnt taste you probably used your wick up. I just switched and 1.5 weeks in I finally changed wicks. I noticed a bad off taste almost like burnt plastic and a few hits later the wick/atomizor stopped working. Upon changing and inspection the wick was black and slightly melted.

 

[JoeDerty]

would you recommend a certain eliquid a certain tank? im also finding interest in mods where do i start

no i have to vape 100% VG its really really thick but i have never had a wicking problem in anything!

 

[JoeDerty]

read my post above it's something most new vapers dont realize and older ones do overlook. plus since your not sure what blend of pg/vg you are using, I would suggest finding a vendor or b&m that offers ratios. For most clearomizers 50/50 seems to be okay, some will work with higher vg% but a lot will have issues with higher vg%

I vape Bobas Bounty all day every day and have used all the main clearos on the market they all wick just fine for me. Maybe I just have been lucky

 

[Huckleberried]

Not all liquids are bad for plastic tanks, like you have. I've gotten good vapor and flavor with a plastic tank, I just prefer the glass tanks for the clean taste I get from them. Bonus that they are safe for any eliquid.

As others have said, a higher VG % will produce more vapor, is thicker, thus wicking could take a bit longer if it's mostly VG. Did you get your liquids at a vape shop? I've purchased some from cigarette shops that only had the nic strength on them. There are SO many eliquid vendors available online, that will customize the blend however you prefer it. I get decent vapor and great flavor from 80% PG/20% VG. Many people like a 50/50 blend.

I wouldn't necessarily go out and spend a lot of money until you become more familiar with what you're working with and what you see yourself liking with the experience. When the time comes, you can definitely come here to bounce questions off members, or simply read around the forum and see what others are buying. I'd also suggest watching some reviews on YouTube, as well.

You're in the right place for all things vape! Welcome to the forum and congrats on quitting smoking

 

[roadie]

Hi so i just started vaping recently and im enjoying so far!
i just got a few questions, the different nicotine levels how does this affect (if at all) the feel of the vape. By that im trying to figure something out, for example i got a eliquid with a 2.4 level and one that is a 1.8 and im feeling a difference in the feel of the vapor itself. harshness on the throat would be the best way to put it, is this because of the amount of nicotine or what?
also i got curious so i decided to mix both liquids, but from what ive learned recently and what i can tell one is higher in pg and the other in vg i dont know the exact mixture because well it doesnt say on the bottles... but as i vape the mixture after a short period the tank get hot very quickly and i start gettting a burning taste can someone explain that please because i dont think i fulling understand just yet .-.
in addition my current tanks right now are just the basic disposable tanks that come with the itaste leo, are there different types of tanks and styles i can "upgrade" to or change out to better my experience? taste, amount of vape etc or is that more relevant to the atomizers / cartomizers and such.... which i still dont understand much either lol.
Last but not least what can i do to increase the amount of smoke and vape i receive from vaping, would it be better to do this with liquids with lower nicotine level like 1.2 or just 0?

if anyone can help me it out it would be greatly appreciated!! thank you

Regarding upgrading and increasing the amount of vapor/flavor:

You would need to determine what style of vaping you do. Is it to wean yourself off analogs, is it to chase clouds, is it strictly for flavor, do you like constantly tinkering and improving your setup? This would determine if you want to go with Variable Voltage, Variable Wattage, disposables, Mechanical Mods, cartos, tanks, rda's, rba's, etc.

You'll get answers from all ends of the spectrum on everyone's ideal setup and what they prefer. Personally, I only have Mechanical Mods and love to build coils, and experiment with different setups and flavors and only drip. With this comes an understanding of the safety aspect, batteries, Ohm's Law, etc.

Others prefer a tank and vape one flavor all day. It's all personal preference. Just about every question you can possibly ask can be answered by searching the threads on this forum. There's a wealth of knowledge for those who pursue it.

 

[xDsoul]

i dont believe the wick is the problem i got these all two days ago, i just tested the mixture on a new tank and still got an overheat with a burnt taste i believe its just the mixture so i just dumped em out and cleaned it they are still good to go i might just look into getting some better liquids thank you all

 

[Slots]

Itaste puts out a lot of different type mods.
Are you using one you can change the wattage or v's on ??
If so, it sounds like you are running it way to high.
You need to turn it way down and then gradually increase it until you find your "sweet" spot .. that's where there's good flavor, decent vapor and it's not running hot... or just plain tastes the best
Using to high of a wattage will not give you better vapor .. just burnt.

Higher VG will help to increase the vapor
That, in it's self creates some problems for some people.
There are thousands of threads on here you can search through.
You'll have to do some digging, but you WILL find the answers

If your looking at the videos where they exhale volumes of vaper, .. that's take a VERY experienced vaper, that does a lot of tinkering, altering equipment, and knows what he's doing, like understanding ohm's, wattage, voltage, builds his own coils to the spec's he wants, etc etc
You won't find it in a B & M.
It's very risky, and done mainly for show, like the cars that bounce up and down going down the street

There are a thousand different ways to "vape", and it take time, testing, and a few $$.
Eventually you will find what works best for you and sort out your own likes and dislikes.
Right now, buying a juice with a high % of VG is your best bet.
None of us found what was ideal right off the bat.
There's so many options out there .. it takes time, and lots of reading the forum.

 

[dice57]

I find that high PG is to harsh for me. Feel that PG effects the harshness more than nic level. I vape at 70% VG and love the smooth tasty flavor it gives me. But everybody has their own preference. Finding the right mixture of juice is one of the most frustrating aspects of vaping, but once you find your true juice, the rest is much easier to dial in. Atomizers, flavors, wattage, and almost everything else has its effects and contributions, but is much easier to discover what way you like to vape once you find a juice you love to vape.

Good luck, have fun,

Vape long and Prosper!!

 

[xDsoul]

so heres an update im gunna start tinkering, well better to say, i have been tinkering with some of the works with rdas and such but just outta curiosity would it be safe to use an octopus rda on an itaste leo (not a mod and its just a starter with a simple battery, just an easy plug in and vape.) and if so what build would u recommend if any?