New PV arrived but no instructions.

[Trilly]

OK, feel happy now since my new PV arrived (compliments of DH wanting me to try something else). Opened pack to be greeted with a fully assembled eGo-T (assume tank is empy), bottle of juice, usb charging lead and 2 further empty tanks but no instructions.
Unscrewed and figured how to charge the battery, currently charging now but I haven't the foggiest how to fill the tanks (this is why I like cartos, I know what I'm doing with those), since I'm at work I can't just pop onto youtube and search for a vid so need writen instructions.

1 - How long to charge the battery? (there is a red light on the charger and the button is blue, do these change or go out when charged like my 808s?)

2 - How do I fill the tank?

3 - and don't shoot me here, how the hell do I use a manual? do I have to 'prime' it first and if so, how? (wasn't planning on upgrading but hubby likes tech and assumes I know what to do)

Failing all, I have a blank carto with me so could enjoy some new juice but the eGo is looking at me now.

 

[leftfeild]

1 - if you put it on charge and the light stops being red within a few minutes, they're already charged. My charger's LED goes green when it's done. That's all you're looking for, you don't need to charge them any longer than that.

2 - You have a cartridge or should have a cartridge that's like a whistle tip. On the bottom there is a removeable cap that can be a little tricky get off. You put the liquid inside the tank once you've taken the cap off (protip: don't fill the tank completely as you need a little air space for it to wick). Then put the cap back on and carefully put the tank into the atomiser.

You're looking to pierce the middle of the cap on the bottom of the cartridge on the piercing straw inside the atomiser. Do not use excessive force as you can push the straw down and it'll break.

Give it time to wick on the first fill, it could take a little time.

3 - You press the button and suck through the tip. Just like that. No real need to prime it (by holding the button down for about a second or two before inhale) but you can if you prefer it. If your ego-T is tasting a little dry, take a few short, sharp puffs through the mouthpiece before you press the button, it can really do wonders in drawing liquid onto the wick.

Here's a few tips to get you up and running with the Ego-T:

- Before you fill it please blow the atomiser out. It could be full of "primer fluid" (basically machine oil) that you don't want to inahle. Very important step.

- On the first fill, give the assembled tank a few short, sharp puffs without pressing the button. This will help it to pull liquid into it. Leave it upright for a little bit of time, maybe half an hour to an hour and you'll see that the tank inside the atomiser is lower in liquid, so you may need to top it up, and then, you should be good to go.

- To clean your ego-T the easiest way is just to blow it out, rinse it out with hot water then dry burn which is simply "pulsing" the atomiser by pressing the button for about 5 seconds at a time then quickly repressing it until the wick inside the piercing straw actually glows red. Keep it glowing for around 10 - 30 seconds and it'll be as clean as it can be without actually taking the thing apart.

- Don't leave your ego-T upright for extended periods of time as it can leak out the bottom if it's been a long time (i.e. more than a day).

- Don't suck on the mouthpiece too hard as you can draw liquid into it and it'll get in your mouth.

- Sometimes condensation gets into the side channels of the mouthpiece so you just need to take off the tank and blow out of the mouthpiece quite hard and it'll clear it.

- If you have more than one atomiser, I'd highly reccommend filling both of them up. All ego-T atomisers are not made the same. Some wick better than others so if one is not working quite right the other may be a lot better. It's also good just to have two on the go to rotate if you find you need more time for one to wick, as you can vape it until it's feeling dry, then give it a rest while you use the other.

Good luck with all that and if you need more help I'm sure everyone would be pretty happy to give a hand yo!

 

[Trilly]

Thanks Leftfield, Battery still charging but I filled the tank and blown out the attomizer so just waiting on the battery to charge.

The liquid is 24mg as oppose my usual 18mg so I'm assuming I'll get a mega th but I can water it down when I get home. Is it a warm vapour like I get from carto's?

 

[leftfeild]

Unfortunately not, the ego-T is a very cool vape due to it being longer and the coil is at the bottom. You can however use 510 cartomisers or buy this Mods - E-Cig Multi Adapters a 510 - 901 adapter for your new ego batteries and you can use the 808 cartos on it you already have.

Another option is the Ego mega dual coil cartomiser Electronic Cigarette - Cartomizers - Smok Tech Cartomizers which is essentially just a giant cartomiser. Fairly cheap at £3. (Use code september10 for 10% off orders with liberty-flights)

I however prefer to use the CE2 (also called the smokeymiser at totally wicked) and I tend to get them from here: XL Clearomizer - 5 Pack - Detailed item view - FreedomVape (UK) You'd be impressed with the flavour and warmth from these on your new ego batteries. If you get these in and have any trouble with them let me know.

If you want to stick with the actual tank atomisers, the LR (low resistance ones) always seemed to both wick better and perform better if you find you get along with the tank atomisers you have now.

Just a few options for you

 

[Trilly]

Well, just after I posted last the battery changed colour so was charged. I'd let the tank sit on the atty and drew some juice through without the button being pressed first.
All I can say is, love the flavour and tons of vapour but as yet to have even a slight th even though this is a stronger juice, thinking I may need a few hours to get used to it (especially the cool vapour).
I've had a look at liberty flights for cartos. prices are reasonable so may try them (I like the warm vapour).
DH was looking mainly at the battery life more than anything else.
Just from my first impressions (excluding battery life obviously) I'm a little disappointed

 

[leftfeild]

I wouldn't be too disappointed really. The ego-T makes a decent backup and now it's just a question of buying much cheaper heating elements for it. The cheapest would be the adapter and stick on the cartos on as you know you like them already. I consider the CE2 a step up from a carto because the coil is closer to the top and it stores more liquid but a lot of people would disagree. To each their own!

For my ego-Ts, I draw in the vapour differently than I do with most of my other gear. Instead of a direct inhale or cigar inhale I do a prolonged cigar inhale. Press the button for about 2seconds (they are kinda slow to start heating) then just draw all the vapour into your mouth for longer than you would with your 808 then suck all the vapour in at once.

I'll admit, going from a 808 carto to an Ego-T it's like driving a sports car then getting into a mini. It's really cool vapour and if you're used to warmer it's a bit strange not to have it. 901 adapter with your carts or the CE2 will be the warmest vapes that aren't a LR atomiser you have to drip with constantly.

Good luck with your gear!

 

[Trilly]

Going to see how it goes today, like you said, good back up and if nothing else, battery should last longer. will look at an adapter so I can use the cartos I have (saves paying a fortune for lots of different.
Spoken to DH, he had read that the 808s were the lower end and the eGo was the sports car, shows the eGo doesn't suiot everyone.
I can cope with the cool vapour but really missing the TH

 

[leftfeild]

Spoken to DH, he had read that the 808s were the lower end and the eGo was the sports car

Well, the ego is the mid range sports car of the ecig world, it's just what you put on it that makes the difference. The batteries are a little lower in voltage than the 808 (3.2v compared to 3.7v) but the difference is negligable. Once you find the heating element you prefer for the ego you'll really appreciate how much longer it lasts.

Really hope the T atomisers don't put you off it, there's a whole new world of low resistance gear you can put on them you couldn't with the 808 that'll really pack a punch. Batteries are almost the least important aspect of the ecig but the ego batteries are solid performers and recommended by a lot of people for good reasons. Good luck again once you've got a good heating element I bet you'll be happy buying the kit.

 

[keyzygirl]

Good Prophets has adapters and drip tips at great prices.

 

[Tersur]

I hated the tanks. The wicks were finicky and my tanks leaked. After the third time it went bad on me at work i went totally to cartos. Boge 510 lr gave me a much better hit than the tank atty
Were much more reliable. And 10 of them cost the same as one t atty with tanks!

 

[Trilly]

I've used nothing but the eGo-t all afternoon and really not getting along with it, considering it is a higher nic and I get plenty of flavour that is it, no throat hit and I just seem to be vaping constantly. Would it be the Boge 510 carto's and are they like my 808s with the warm vapour. So far I'm just loving the battery life (and the case it came in is pretty cute)

 

[leftfeild]

I've used nothing but the eGo-t all afternoon and really not getting along with it, considering it is a higher nic and I get plenty of flavour that is it, no throat hit and I just seem to be vaping constantly. Would it be the Boge 510 carto's and are they like my 808s with the warm vapour. So far I'm just loving the battery life (and the case it came in is pretty cute)

Yeah, most say get boge 510. Your kr808 cartos were more likely 2.5ohm ones.

Electronic Cigarette - Cartomizers - Boge Cartomizers liberty-flight carries 2.0 ohm 510 boge cartos and 2.7ohm 510 boge cartos. The 2.0 ones are going to be pretty warm and the 2.7ohms will be fairly cooler.

I think the 2.0 ohms will be just a bit warmer than the 808 ones you had because would have been 2.5ohms on a 3.7v device and you'll be using 2.0 ohms on a 3.2v device. Should hit a bit hotter but not a crazy amount.

 

[Trilly]

Hubby ordering now, I just can't get to grips with the cool vapour but other than that the system is good, battery has lasted well today and is still going strong, even tried with my favourite vanilla and nadda thing. For now at least my 808s will be staying as my main pv but will let you know how the ego goes with the cartos

Saying that if we all liked the same thing it would be pretty boring LOL. Think if I had gone with this from the start I wouldn't have stuck with it so has made me even happier with my 808s.
Thanks for all your help this afternoon, you've been a lifesaver (for my sanity)