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[Jacqui Op]

Hi everyone, someone in the new members forum directed me to here. Im on day one of using an e-cig and it feels very similar to going cold turkey in my experience today, lol.

When will it stop feeling as hard?

 

[Chrissie]

Hello & welcome Jaqui, it really shouldn't feel like going cold turkey at all.

What type of e-cig are you using & what strength e-liquid?

 

[Jacqui Op]

Hi chrissy.

Its a Socialites e-cig and the strength is 24mg cartomizers.

Does that help or do u need more info?

 

[Chrissie]

I've just tried googling Socialites e-cig's & can only come up with a disposable of that name sold in the USA. Where did you buy it from?

Also how long are you trying to make the cartomisers last for? Some of the ciggie lookalikes make very false about how many cigarettes a prefilled cartomiser is the equivalent to. In reality, they are only equivalent to 10 real cigarettes. However, you should be able to refill them with e-liquid.

 

[Jacqui Op]

I've just tried googling Socialites e-cig's & can only come up with a disposable of that name sold in the USA. Where did you buy it from?

Also how long are you trying to make the cartomisers last for? Some of the ciggie lookalikes make very false about how many cigarettes a prefilled cartomiser is the equivalent to. In reality, they are only equivalent to 10 real cigarettes. However, you should be able to refill them with e-liquid.

I tried googling it when l got home yesterday from buying them and thats the website l found. They look exactly the same as that but it was a whole kit l bought including usb and charger plus 5 refils.

I got them from a shop in glasgow forge shopping centre that only opened on thurs. I was told at the time of purchase that each refil is equivalent to 40 cigs?

 

[Chrissie]

It's so not true I'm afraid

I really can't tell from the pic on the USA site, what model you have, apart from it being a super-mini of some kind. I hope you didn't pay a lot for it? Have a look at this list of good online UK vendors -

ALL ABOUT E-CIGARETTES UK - E-cigarette/E-liquid Vendors List + discount codes

You would really do better to get an e-cig more the size of a cigar as the battery will be so much better. The Riva kit sold by Vape Escape is an excellent kit from a very highly respected UK vendor -

The VE Riva 1100 Deluxe Kit £34.95 - Deluxe Vaping Kits - Riva 1100 Kit Electronic Cigarettes | Vaping Devices | Accessories | E-Liquid

 

[Jacqui Op]

I've just tried googling Socialites e-cig's & can only come up with a disposable of that name sold in the USA. Where did you buy it from?

Also how long are you trying to make the cartomisers last for? Some of the ciggie lookalikes make very false about how many cigarettes a prefilled cartomiser is the equivalent to. In reality, they are only equivalent to 10 real cigarettes. However, you should be able to refill them with e-liquid.

It's so not true I'm afraid

I really can't tell from the pic on the USA site, what model you have, apart from it being a super-mini of some kind. I hope you didn't pay a lot for it? Have a look at this list of good online UK vendors -

ALL ABOUT E-CIGARETTES UK - E-cigarette/E-liquid Vendors List + discount codes

You would really do better to get an e-cig more the size of a cigar as the battery will be so much better. The Riva kit sold by Vape Escape is an excellent kit from a very highly respected UK vendor -

The VE Riva 1100 Deluxe Kit £34.95 - Deluxe Vaping Kits - Riva 1100 Kit Electronic Cigarettes | Vaping Devices | Accessories | E-Liquid

Its way longer and fatter than a real cigarette, in fact it put me in mind of a cigar, lol.

I think l was robbed though, paid 30 quid for the whole starter kit

 

[Chrissie]

I hope you got 2 batteries with the kit? Yes, you were robbed as some of the UK vendors sell a 1 battery super-mini for about £8.99 & a full 2 battery mini e-cig type kit for about £19.00.

 

[Jacqui Op]

I've just tried googling Socialites e-cig's & can only come up with a disposable of that name sold in the USA. Where did you buy it from?

Also how long are you trying to make the cartomisers last for? Some of the ciggie lookalikes make very false about how many cigarettes a prefilled cartomiser is the equivalent to. In reality, they are only equivalent to 10 real cigarettes. However, you should be able to refill them with e-liquid.

Well if this thing os a super mini ld be afraid to see the size of a normal one, lol. Id actually be embarrassed to use this outside cos its so big.

My friend has just ordered a starter kit online through one of the discount voucher websites and is getting the same stuff l got but for only 6 quid. Different make but all the same stuff in it, will see if hers works for her...

 

[Chrissie]

Jaqqui, yours is a super-mini & non of the smaller ciggie lookalikes really cut it.

There is nothing to be embarrassed about using a larger e-cig - far from it

 

[Jacqui Op]

I've just tried googling Socialites e-cig's & can only come up with a disposable of that name sold in the USA. Where did you buy it from?

Also how long are you trying to make the cartomisers last for? Some of the ciggie lookalikes make very false about how many cigarettes a prefilled cartomiser is the equivalent to. In reality, they are only equivalent to 10 real cigarettes. However, you should be able to refill them with e-liquid.

Oh right, l thot by mini u meant l had a tiny wee e+cig cos its far from timy lol.

Well 10 mins ago it was 24 hrs since l started on it. Im struggling like hell but not as much as l have before and so far lve only smoked 3 cigs today, which if u knew me ud struggle to believe lol.

 

[Jacqui Op]

I've just tried googling Socialites e-cig's & can only come up with a disposable of that name sold in the USA. Where did you buy it from?

Also how long are you trying to make the cartomisers last for? Some of the ciggie lookalikes make very false about how many cigarettes a prefilled cartomiser is the equivalent to. In reality, they are only equivalent to 10 real cigarettes. However, you should be able to refill them with e-liquid.

I am curious though, how do u refil the tip bits?

 

[Phil H]

Hi,
Tell your friend to be very careful. I got burned by a similar offer. Before I knew what was happening they took £75 from my credit card and I am still fighting to get it back.
Back to your cold turkey, I am 9 weeks in vaping so can remember what it was like when I started.
I bought a disposable from Tesco and waited until I got home before using it because it looked huge compared to my rollys and I thought I would look stupid with that drainpipe in my mouth. I was a 40 a day smoker and that evening I only smoked 5 cigs and run the disposable dry. The following morning I was back in town buying a mini kit. 1 battery, 2 cartomisers, usb charger and a cheapo case. I also bought 5 king size menthol carts. By the time I got home and charged the battery I had already smoked more than 20 firesticks but that evening I again used the ecig with an occasional smoker. 5 again.
The following day I was all set and alternating between the two I only smoked 5 real cigs.
By 8pm on the fifth day I lit my 2nd cig of the day and half way through it I thought "why bother". That was my last cigarette.
Nine weeks, four days, 1 hour 57 minutes and counting.
Don't try and make the switch in one. If you feel like a ciggie have one. Next time pick up the ecig and have a few drags. Make it easy on yourself. The day will come when you prefer the ecig.
Phil

 

[Jacqui Op]

I've just tried googling Socialites e-cig's & can only come up with a disposable of that name sold in the USA. Where did you buy it from?

Also how long are you trying to make the cartomisers last for? Some of the ciggie lookalikes make very false about how many cigarettes a prefilled cartomiser is the equivalent to. In reality, they are only equivalent to 10 real cigarettes. However, you should be able to refill them with e-liquid.

Hi,
Tell your friend to be very careful. I got burned by a similar offer. Before I knew what was happening they took £75 from my credit card and I am still fighting to get it back.
Back to your cold turkey, I am 9 weeks in vaping so can remember what it was like when I started.
I bought a disposable from Tesco and waited until I got home before using it because it looked huge compared to my rollys and I thought I would look stupid with that drainpipe in my mouth. I was a 40 a day smoker and that evening I only smoked 5 cigs and run the disposable dry. The following morning I was back in town buying a mini kit. 1 battery, 2 cartomisers, usb charger and a cheapo case. I also bought 5 king size menthol carts. By the time I got home and charged the battery I had already smoked more than 20 firesticks but that evening I again used the ecig with an occasional smoker. 5 again.
The following day I was all set and alternating between the two I only smoked 5 real cigs.
By 8pm on the fifth day I lit my 2nd cig of the day and half way through it I thought "why bother". That was my last cigarette.
Nine weeks, four days, 1 hour 57 minutes and counting.
Don't try and make the switch in one. If you feel like a ciggie have one. Next time pick up the ecig and have a few drags. Make it easy on yourself. The day will come when you prefer the ecig.
Phil

That is inspirational, truly! Im hoping to be able to tell a similar story cos this is my last chance saloon as lve tried everything else, and would like to prove the doc wrong and still be here in 5 yrs time )

As for my friend, l have warned her but she aint for listening lol

 

[Chrissie]

I am curious though, how do u refil the tip bits?

They should have a bung of some kind on the mouth end of them that can be prised out & you then drip e-liquid into the wadding inside. Really difficult giving you advice without knowing the model you have, but I can't think of a reason why you can't refill any type of cartomiser (tip bit).

Out of interest has your cartomiser got a male or female thread?

 

[Jacqui Op]

I've just tried googling Socialites e-cig's & can only come up with a disposable of that name sold in the USA. Where did you buy it from?

Also how long are you trying to make the cartomisers last for? Some of the ciggie lookalikes make very false about how many cigarettes a prefilled cartomiser is the equivalent to. In reality, they are only equivalent to 10 real cigarettes. However, you should be able to refill them with e-liquid.

Hi,
Tell your friend to be very careful. I got burned by a similar offer. Before I knew what was happening they took £75 from my credit card and I am still fighting to get it back.
Back to your cold turkey, I am 9 weeks in vaping so can remember what it was like when I started.
I bought a disposable from Tesco and waited until I got home before using it because it looked huge compared to my rollys and I thought I would look stupid with that drainpipe in my mouth. I was a 40 a day smoker and that evening I only smoked 5 cigs and run the disposable dry. The following morning I was back in town buying a mini kit. 1 battery, 2 cartomisers, usb charger and a cheapo case. I also bought 5 king size menthol carts. By the time I got home and charged the battery I had already smoked more than 20 firesticks but that evening I again used the ecig with an occasional smoker. 5 again.
The following day I was all set and alternating between the two I only smoked 5 real cigs.
By 8pm on the fifth day I lit my 2nd cig of the day and half way through it I thought "why bother". That was my last cigarette.
Nine weeks, four days, 1 hour 57 minutes and counting.
Don't try and make the switch in one. If you feel like a ciggie have one. Next time pick up the ecig and have a few drags. Make it easy on yourself. The day will come when you prefer the ecig.
Phil

They should have a bung of some kind on the mouth end of them that can be prised out & you then drip e-liquid into the wadding inside. Really difficult giving you advice without knowing the model you have, but I can't think of a reason why you can't refill any type of cartomiser (tip bit).

Out of interest has your cartomiser got a male or female thread?

Hi chrissy, its a male thread

 

[Chrissie]

OK, then it isn't a KR808D or DSE901. But could be a 510, RN4081 or something like an e-lite that is totally incomaptable with anything else. Lol, I know that doesn't narrow it down much But have a look at this video showing how to refill a cartomiser -

How to refill your cartomizer - YouTube

 

[Jacqui Op]

I've just tried googling Socialites e-cig's & can only come up with a disposable of that name sold in the USA. Where did you buy it from?

Also how long are you trying to make the cartomisers last for? Some of the ciggie lookalikes make very false about how many cigarettes a prefilled cartomiser is the equivalent to. In reality, they are only equivalent to 10 real cigarettes. However, you should be able to refill them with e-liquid.

Hi,
Tell your friend to be very careful. I got burned by a similar offer. Before I knew what was happening they took £75 from my credit card and I am still fighting to get it back.
Back to your cold turkey, I am 9 weeks in vaping so can remember what it was like when I started.
I bought a disposable from Tesco and waited until I got home before using it because it looked huge compared to my rollys and I thought I would look stupid with that drainpipe in my mouth. I was a 40 a day smoker and that evening I only smoked 5 cigs and run the disposable dry. The following morning I was back in town buying a mini kit. 1 battery, 2 cartomisers, usb charger and a cheapo case. I also bought 5 king size menthol carts. By the time I got home and charged the battery I had already smoked more than 20 firesticks but that evening I again used the ecig with an occasional smoker. 5 again.
The following day I was all set and alternating between the two I only smoked 5 real cigs.
By 8pm on the fifth day I lit my 2nd cig of the day and half way through it I thought "why bother". That was my last cigarette.
Nine weeks, four days, 1 hour 57 minutes and counting.
Don't try and make the switch in one. If you feel like a ciggie have one. Next time pick up the ecig and have a few drags. Make it easy on yourself. The day will come when you prefer the ecig.
Phil

OK, then it isn't a KR808D or DSE901. But could be a 510, RN4081 or something like an e-lite that is totally incomaptable with anything else. Lol, I know that doesn't narrow it down much But have a look at this video showing how to refill a cartomiser -

How to refill your cartomizer - YouTube

Just watched a lot of those clips and aye it looks like my cartomizer is different cos theyall seemed to have female threads lol

 

[Chrissie]

Video I linked to showed a male cartomiser thread. However, no matter what the tread of your e-cig, refilling with juice should be the same.

 

[Jacqui Op]

I've just tried googling Socialites e-cig's & can only come up with a disposable of that name sold in the USA. Where did you buy it from?

Also how long are you trying to make the cartomisers last for? Some of the ciggie lookalikes make very false about how many cigarettes a prefilled cartomiser is the equivalent to. In reality, they are only equivalent to 10 real cigarettes. However, you should be able to refill them with e-liquid.

Hi,
Tell your friend to be very careful. I got burned by a similar offer. Before I knew what was happening they took £75 from my credit card and I am still fighting to get it back.
Back to your cold turkey, I am 9 weeks in vaping so can remember what it was like when I started.
I bought a disposable from Tesco and waited until I got home before using it because it looked huge compared to my rollys and I thought I would look stupid with that drainpipe in my mouth. I was a 40 a day smoker and that evening I only smoked 5 cigs and run the disposable dry. The following morning I was back in town buying a mini kit. 1 battery, 2 cartomisers, usb charger and a cheapo case. I also bought 5 king size menthol carts. By the time I got home and charged the battery I had already smoked more than 20 firesticks but that evening I again used the ecig with an occasional smoker. 5 again.
The following day I was all set and alternating between the two I only smoked 5 real cigs.
By 8pm on the fifth day I lit my 2nd cig of the day and half way through it I thought "why bother". That was my last cigarette.
Nine weeks, four days, 1 hour 57 minutes and counting.
Don't try and make the switch in one. If you feel like a ciggie have one. Next time pick up the ecig and have a few drags. Make it easy on yourself. The day will come when you prefer the ecig.
Phil

Video I linked to showed a male cartomiser thread. However, no matter what the tread of your e-cig, refilling with juice should be the same.

Hope so, bit to be honest until earlier wen l joined this website l knew nowt aboit anything including being able to refill so l was just gonna buy more, lol