New member: thoughts / advice please!

[bokkie]

Hi everyone,

I'm new here so just saying hi
Also any thoughts / advice on my new setup (in regards to safety and anything else you find relevant) would be much appreciated as I'm quite new to vaping with advanced mods.

mod: Smok AL85
Tank: TFV8 Baby Tank
Coil: V8 Baby Q2 0.4 Ohm (will be switching to the 0.6 Ohm coil after the 0.4 Ohm coil burns out)
Battery: LG HG2 3000mAh 18650
Liquid: 70vg/30pg 3mg berry menthol
Vaping at: 35W on the 0.4 Ohm coil (will probably up it to 40W with the 0.6 Ohm coil - it's what I tried in-store and I LOVED it!)

I'll be picking up some spare batteries, a standalone 2-bay battery charger and some protective sleeves for the spare batteries tomorrow.

Thank you!

 

[Cf11]

Welcome to ECF
The al85 kit is a great beginner kit and I've been using that same kit for a lil while and I haven't really had any problems with it whatsoever.
So i think you're good to go there.
Happy vaping.

 

[ddirtyvapes]

IMHO any vaper who is sub-ohming, even on a regulated device, should be familiar with Ohm's Law. Otherwise, sounds like you're well set-up and your mod will do a lot to keep you safe. Just something to know for background.

 

[bokkie]

Welcome to ECF
The al85 kit is a great beginner kit and I've been using that same kit for a lil while and I haven't really had any problems with it whatsoever.
So i think you're good to go there.
Happy vaping.

Thank you very much!

 

[bokkie]

IMHO any vaper who is sub-ohming, even on a regulated device, should be familiar with Ohm's Law. Otherwise, sounds like you're well set-up and your mod will do a lot to keep you safe. Just something to know for background.

Ok will do, thank you!

 

[zoiDman]

Hi everyone,

I'm new here so just saying hi
Also any thoughts / advice on my new setup (in regards to safety and anything else you find relevant) would be much appreciated as I'm quite new to vaping with advanced mods.

Mod: Smok AL85
Tank: TFV8 Baby Tank
Coil: V8 Baby Q2 0.4 Ohm (will be switching to the 0.6 Ohm coil after the 0.4 Ohm coil burns out)
Battery: LG HG2 3000mAh 18650
Liquid: 70vg/30pg 3mg berry menthol
Vaping at: 35W on the 0.4 Ohm coil (will probably up it to 40W with the 0.6 Ohm coil - it's what I tried in-store and I LOVED it!)

I'll be picking up some spare batteries, a standalone 2-bay battery charger and some protective sleeves for the spare batteries tomorrow.

Thank you!

Looks like a Really Nice Set-Up. And I like that you thought of getting some Protective Sleeves for your Spare Batteries.

So not much else to say but...

Welcome to the ECF.

 

[Zutankhamun]

Welcome bokkie

 

[ddirtyvapes]

It definitely sounds like you're doing all the right stuff. Smart call on separate charger and protective cases for extra batteries; you are setting a good example for other new vapers! Keep asking questions

 

[Smoke_too_much]

Hi Bokkie
You might consider the 4 bay chargers. I know you don't think you need it but vaping can easily become a hobby and they're only a few bucks more.

 

[Imfallen_Angel]

Hi and welcome,

Check my blog, I've been building it as a guide for just about everything.

 

[frosc]

Hi Bokkie
You might consider the 4 bay chargers. I know you don't think you need it but vaping can easily become a hobby and they're only a few bucks more.

this.
im still kicking myself for not buying a 4-bay charger the first time.

 

[BrotherBob]

Hi everyone,
I'm new here so just saying hi
Also any thoughts / advice on my new setup (in regards to safety and anything else you find relevant) would be much appreciated as I'm quite new to vaping with advanced mods.
Mod: Smok AL85
Tank: TFV8 Baby Tank
Coil: V8 Baby Q2 0.4 Ohm (will be switching to the 0.6 Ohm coil after the 0.4 Ohm coil burns out)
Battery: LG HG2 3000mAh 18650
Liquid: 70vg/30pg 3mg berry menthol
Vaping at: 35W on the 0.4 Ohm coil (will probably up it to 40W with the 0.6 Ohm coil - it's what I tried in-store and I LOVED it!)
I'll be picking up some spare batteries, a standalone 2-bay battery charger and some protective sleeves for the spare batteries tomorrow.
Thank you!

Welcome and glad you joined. Might like to read information below about battery charging:
Guide to Choosing a Battery Charger | E-Cigarette Forum
Coil: V8 Baby Q2 0.4 Ohm (will be switching to the 0.6 Ohm coil after the 0.4 Ohm coil burns out)------------Switching to the 0.6 may save you money in the long run.
If you have a good elementary understanding of vaping and not a new vaper, advanced mods may be a good move for you.

 

[go_player]

Vaping at: 35W on the 0.4 Ohm coil (will probably up it to 40W with the 0.6 Ohm coil - it's what I tried in-store and I LOVED it!)

I guess the one thing I might note is that I wouldn't use a single HG2 at 85 Watts. It doesn't sound as if you're planning to, but good to be aware of that, I think.

I use exactly that battery in some small mods that go up to 75W (which is still a little higher than I would want to use that battery at,) but don't use them anywhere near 75W. I think it's pretty safe to do so, and it's not something I personally have a lot of qualms about.

But as was pointed out to me recently here, with some justice, the most conservative choice would be to not put a set of batteries in a mod that you would not use at the mod's highest wattage setting (or even perhaps a bit below that.) For my comfort levels that would be excessively cautious, but I thought I'd mention it.

 

[bokkie]

Looks like a Really Nice Set-Up. And I like that you thought of getting some Protective Sleeves for your Spare Batteries.

So not much else to say but...

Welcome to the ECF.

Thank you for the warm welcome

 

[bokkie]

Welcome bokkie

Thanks!

 

[bokkie]

Hi Bokkie
You might consider the 4 bay chargers. I know you don't think you need it but vaping can easily become a hobby and they're only a few bucks more.

Aw no, wish I'd seen this a bit earlier because I already purchased the 2-bay charger! Oh well...

 

[bokkie]

Hi and welcome,

Check my blog, I've been building it as a guide for just about everything.

Thank you just had a very quick look at your blog and it seems to be very informative. Will have a proper read through your posts over the weekend

 

[bokkie]

Welcome and glad you joined. Might like to read information below about battery charging:
Guide to Choosing a Battery Charger | E-Cigarette Forum
Coil: V8 Baby Q2 0.4 Ohm (will be switching to the 0.6 Ohm coil after the 0.4 Ohm coil burns out)------------Switching to the 0.6 may save you money in the long run.
If you have a good elementary understanding of vaping and not a new vaper, advanced mods may be a good move for you.

Many thanks for the link. Excellent news about the 0.6 Ohm coil - can't wait to try it out!

 

[bokkie]

I guess the one thing I might note is that I wouldn't use a single HG2 at 85 Watts. It doesn't sound as if you're planning to, but good to be aware of that, I think.

I use exactly that battery in some small mods that go up to 75W (which is still a little higher than I would want to use that battery at,) but don't use them anywhere near 75W. I think it's pretty safe to do so, and it's not something I personally have a lot of qualms about.

But as was pointed out to me recently here, with some justice, the most conservative choice would be to not put a set of batteries in a mod that you would not use at the mod's highest wattage setting (or even perhaps a bit below that.) For my comfort levels that would be excessively cautious, but I thought I'd mention it.

Any information is much appreciated, so thank you for your advice you're correct, I don't even think I'll venture higher than 45w - I doubt my throat can handle it

 

[Zutankhamun]

Aw no, wish I'd seen this a bit earlier because I already purchased the 2-bay charger! Oh well...

Remember, the glass is always half full.
When you need to get a 4 bay, then you'll have 6!