new texas vaper

[ego friendly]

hey all i started vaping like a month ago. ordered diy stuff from wizard labs to try out just m-type tobacco flavor and american red..not sure how that is going to go should get it all tomorrow..read steeping is key ...but its all i have ordred ..im broke lol..anyway i only ordered a 350mah smoktech ego mini...thinking of getting more of the same batteries in a kit from hoosierecig.com ...if i have 3 of theese in rotation should that last me a while?? and also read that 1 person put his tobacco mixes in boiling water for like 1 min shakes then repeats like 1 more time....also heard that vinegar can help fix the flavor so you can vape it faster...oh sorry got pg/vg nic all that and am useing ejuice me up calc.....lol im so lost in my new pet project to stay off cigs

 

[smalltwig]

honestly dude, I would suggest getting like a 1000mah battery. Joyetech ego-c upgrade is pretty decent, though with some cartomizers/clearomizers the voltage output doesn't cut it. you will be getting more voltage than the mini though, which is a plus if you need a hard hit (essential in quitting smoking IMO)... that's how I quit cigs... used my ego most of the day, when I felt like smoking a cig I would put it into overdrive (high voltage mode) and take a nice long drag! Good Luck!

P.s. The ones with a usb passthrough are a GODSEND. you can keep smoking while charging, great if you are at your computer a lot.

 

[StevesCVO]

Welcome to the forum. With batteries that small your going to be charging all the time. It would probably take all 3 just to make it through the day. Get at least some 650's or bigger as they last longer. 350 mah is only good for about 3 1/2 hrs of moderate vaping. Might even get 1 passthrough so you can vape at the computer while it's charging. As far as the DIY juice i have no idea as I don't do it. Someone will be along to answer that question.

 

[The Ocelot]

Hi and welcome! The boiling water/shaking thing is kind of a speed steeping. There are so many ways to steep, and everyone seems to have their favorites. I'm not into to DIY very much, but I wouldn't recommend vinegar until you're very clear how to use it. I soaked some clearos in it to clean them and was never able to get the taste out.

 

[ego friendly]

well i used the 350mah ego mini today from like 1:30 pm to about 9:30 or 10...made sure to keep track anyway im not a heavy or even moderate vaper i guess....but i think i burned through all 5 of the gas station prefilled carts.....they really loose flavor fast...one of the reasons i decided to diy ..besides being broke

 

[TheBergMan]

Welcome to the forum! I'm too new to be able to know answers to your questions but there are loads of cool people here that love to help. Good luck with your endeavours.

 

[smalltwig]

well i used the 350mah ego mini today from like 1:30 pm to about 9:30 or 10...made sure to keep track anyway im not a heavy or even moderate vaper i guess....but i think i burned through all 5 of the gas station prefilled carts.....they really loose flavor fast...one of the reasons i decided to diy ..besides being broke

I stay away from pre-filled ones, never used one outside a demo. If you're broke, there are quite a few retailers in TX. Not sure how close to grandview, but you could try calling them up and getting around the shipping fee with a pickup order :/

 

[DancingHeretik]

well i used the 350mah ego mini today from like 1:30 pm to about 9:30 or 10...made sure to keep track anyway im not a heavy or even moderate vaper i guess....but i think i burned through all 5 of the gas station prefilled carts.....they really loose flavor fast...one of the reasons i decided to diy ..besides being broke

I would still recommend buying 650 mah batteries, mainly because it's the smallest size that Joyetech makes. IOW better quality, more reliable batteries.

Tobacco flavors take a long time to steep, unless you make them super-strong. But, if you do, only make a very small amount that strong because it will keep getting stronger and stronger over time and will become unvapeable. No, I guess you could just keep thinning it out with unflavored as it got stronger.

I steep mine for a month. But, I don't do anything to speed the process like some people do. I always have so much already made that it's no rush.

You're in a good location if you run out though. The DFW area must have about 20 vendors to choose from!

And, BTW, welcome to ECF and congratulations on making the switch!

 

[itisken]

There is a couple of places in Burleson that sell vaping supplies......but there all smoke shops with a small place in the glass showcase for a few vaping supplies. If you can make it to Arlington there are two really good and knowledgeable places you can go.......Luxor and Vixen Vapors. You can purchase the 650....1000 or even a twist at either place for a decent cost. The juices at either place are good......its a 35 to 40 mile drive for you but I think its worth the trip.

 

[ego friendly]

burleson....like smoking dragon????....what other places besides smoking dragon are we talking in that erea....i dont mind smoke shops ...people at smoking dragon kinda irk me and prices suck