New to all this with a bunch of questions

[moorea]

OK... so I totally missed the new members forum, couldn't figure out why I couldn't post, read all the posts I could and then went ahead and shopped. Wish I had paid more attention, then I could have asked before I bought! That being said... still have a bunch more questions.

I am a smoker of about 26 years, my husband and I both smoke 1+ packs a day. We have tried several times to stop, but only last about 3 or 4 months before we are back at it. We were talking about trying again and then out of the blue he came home with an njoy Npro. I didn't really like it, so I hopped on the board and did a bunch of reading. I am now waiting for my 510 to arrive in the mail (not to mention all the other fun accessoires and juices I got)

I just don't feel like the njoy, gives me a good "hit". Even when I do get OK vapor production it is not really satisfying me. I will hit on it 5 or 6 times and then go to lite up the real thing! My husband tried bringing home various flavors, but these aren't doing the trick either. So my first question is, will the 510 do a better job of satisfying me or will I take several hits off of that only to want a real cig?

My husband seems to be very happy with his njoy. He says it has replaced his needs to smoke and went from smoking a pack and a half a day to 2 or 3 real cigarettes in 3 days. The Njoys he bought locally are fully returnable, so when I get my 510 should I return my Njoy or save it for my husband as a backup? Do you think he will change his mind about how satifying his Njoy is once he tries my 510 and want to return his as well?

Another big question, over the past few years I have developed a bit of a smokers cough. If my 510 does the trick... will it go away?

I've read a bunch on the board about dripping and dipping. I purchased a few flavors of liquid and several extra carts. If anybody could point me towards some good posts on the best methods for the 510 that would be great.

Sorry for the LONG post!

Thanks!

 

[pbusardo]

Important question, what is the nic level of the Njoy and what nic level did you order for your 510?

I went from a pack and a half a day to none on July 7th. I use a 510 and started with a 24mg juice. It's the nic strength that is going to give you the "hit" you crave. I'm now on a 11mg juice and still no analogs.

 

[moorea]

the Njoys only go up to 18mgl... and that is what we are currently using. We live in the middle of nowhere Montana and the only product sold any where around here is the Njoy and the Njoy cartridges I called all the smoke shops in town and it seems that NONE of them sell the liquids.

We smoke Marlboro Mediums, my husband says that is the equivelent of 18 mg so most of the liquids I got were 18 mg I did decide to get one 24 mg just to see the difference. Do you think that will do the trick?

Was it hard to go from the 24 mg to 11 mg. That is what I hope to do as well, slowly go to a less mg over time.

 

[Christina]

Hi moorea and welcome!

I started with the Njoy Npro. It worked so-so for me. My husband had better luck with it than I did. I believe you will be much happier with the 510 and may find that you will get better throat hit simply by changing devices. The higher the nicotine level the better the throat hit. However as you wean yourself down, you may find your throat adjusts to it. Also I understand that adding menthol brings more throat hit.

There is a model specific discussion for the 510 here Joye 510 - e-cigarette-forum.com • The place for electronic cigarette reviews, news and chat That might help you to learn the specifics on using the 510 properly to get the best hit.

Edit: I also wanted to add that many people prefer to have various nicotine levels on hand. That way if you are having a really strong craving you can have at the higher stuff. Then use the lower nicotine levels in between. That may help when you are ready to step down.

I say if you can afford it, keep the Njoy for back up. It never hurts to have lots of spare parts and an extra device or two.. just in case.

 

[pbusardo]

Should I write a disclaimer?

My friend started vaping as well. He started with a 18mg and had the same problem you are having. He went to a 24mg and it's better.

He smoked the equivalent on Marb light while I was Marb ultra light.

The 24mg really did the trick for me and it was EASY to make the switch. Going from the 24mg down to the 11mg wasn't bad at all. I hit it a little bit more, but that is slowing down.

Going lower than the 11mg might be a challenge as I'm going to start to lose the throat hit eventually.

But the goal here is to quit right? If it were super easy, everyone would be doing it!

So I wish the best of luck. Stay strong, stay focused, and give it time.

Let me know if I can help in any way or answer any questions. I'm relatively new compared to others here, but I've done a LOT of research, experimenting, and purchasing.

And there are a TON of good people on here who are willing to help as well.

 

[moorea]

Thanks for the help.

I ordered 2 flavors from one vendor in 18mg & one from that same vendor is 24mg

Blueberry 15 ML 18 MG
Apple 15 ML 18 MG
RY4 15 ML 24 MG

I wanted to try liquids from another vendor, but the other vendor only had 30 ML so from them Iordered

30 ML 18 mg vanilla
30 ML 18 mg waremellon

So if the 24 MG will do the trick should I see if it is to late to change one of the 30 ML to 24 MG. About how long will that 15 ML 24 MG last?

Thanks again

 

[Volsfan]

I can tell you my experience... I started with some of the crap out there, probabl worse than the NJoy and it didn't do it for me. I got the 510 with some 18mg and some 24mg juice and it is much better. I was smoking 1.5 packs of MB Medium 100's a day. Even with the 24, I am having a tough time getting to zero. I am down to 3 to 4 cigs a day. I just ordered some 30mg Ecopure juice. I hope that will do the trick.

I could go about 4 or 5 hours, but then I started getting withdrawl symptions. There are some articles on here that indicate the PV's are far less efficient in delivering nicotine to your blood stream than analogs. Don't give up and do what ever it takes to get off the anaologs....I know I will. It will definitely improve your hack...

Good Luck

 

[Christina]

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So if the 24 MG will do the trick should I see if it is to late to change one of the 30 ML to 24 MG. About how long will that 15 ML 24 MG last?

I think how long your liquid lasts depends a great deal on how heavy you vape. I'm pretty much attached to my pv throughout the day and go through about 2 to 2.5 mls/day. I generally use both 18 and 24 strength. I try to use primarily the lower strength for the majority of the day. Otherwise I get unpleasant symptoms, usually headaches from too much nicotine. Therefore I'm not sure I would suggest changing your order either way. However, 18 mg is really not too whimpy! If you find it not so satisfying as the 24, you could go ahead and order more in that strength. In my experience it's not only about the satisfaction but I've learned I must listen to my body when it tells me I've had enough.

 

[moorea]

If I was able to listen to my body when it said I had enough, I would have quit smoking YEARS ago! But I do hear what you are saying!

I am so glad to hear that the hack will go away!

Can anybody tell me where in the US is the best site order liquids on line from. It is such a bummer that no one sells it here!

 

[Christina]

Hmmm I would recommend you check out the Supporting Suppliers section of this site ( Supporting Suppliers - e-cigarette-forum.com • The place for electronic cigarette reviews, news and chat )

You will find many customer testimonials there. Also by checking out their websites you may be able to find a reputable supplier close to home.

Also you can find some good reviews on various liquids here E-Liquid Reviews - e-cigarette-forum.com • The place for electronic cigarette reviews, news and chat

Taste is really a personal thing so what might taste great to one person may taste horrible to another. In time you will find your favorites