New to vaping, looking to buy an ego.. confused.

[exodus454]

Hey all,

New here. I just recently quit smoking after smoking a pack a day for the last 5 years. I've tried quitting cold turkey before and it just never worked for me, a day later I always ended up buying another pack. About 3 weeks ago I went into 7-11 and they had njoy e cigarettes for sale, $20 for a starter kit. I figured I'd give it a try, $20 wasn't terrible. Came with two cartos, a USB charger and a battery.

Exactly 3 weeks ago I had my last cigarette and I really don't miss them at all, made quitting absolutely a pleasure. I'm really starting to despise this njoy piece of garbage though and its really time to move on to something better. I took a few vapes off my friend's Cig2O (which is a KR808, I believe) and was blown away by how much thicker and all around superior it was. My NJoy is starting to be nothing but trouble - the switch on the battery only works when it wants to, the battery life is less than half a day, the $20 pack of 5 cartomizers is ridiculous - not to mention out of the 40 or so that i've bought only one of them has vaped well and tasted good. The vast majority barely vape at all, are overfilled, I'm just sick of it.

After doing some research, I'm pretty sure I want an ego. I just don't know exactly what I need. I've been doing research like crazy but I can't keep the whole attys/cartos/etc 100% clear. The idea of an Ego-T sounds fantastic to me, but as this will be my only PV I don't really know if I want to risk having to deal with leaky tanks, expensive attys, etc. The Ego-T battery almost makes me want the T though, the lockout feature in itself almost makes it worth it to me. I always carry mine in my pocket and I don't really like the idea of the plastic clip that comes with the regular ego.

I was also thinking about getting the ego-T and then getting the regular ego setup to go with it. But I'm not sure exactly what I would need to use an ego-T with regular ego stuff. Do I need a cone and atomizer? or carto? or should I just get the regular ego and live with it? I'm really on the fence haha.

Can anyone maybe provide some insight? I feel like I'm just a little lost with all this, the learning curve is kinda steep when you first start with all this stuff. I'd like to be able to go somewhere and see in person some of the options, but there's no stores in/around CT. I'd like to be able to place an order in the next day or so, this damn NJoy is driving me up the wall!!

Thanks in advance!

 

[unkstur]

Minimum you will need an ego battery and charger, atomizer and a 5 pack of tanks to match the atomizer.
By the time you do that for only a few dollars more you could have the starter kit and it has 2 complete units.

I went with the ego tank type b Mega.

 

[Sugar_and_Spice]

Hi and welcome to ecf.
go to liberty-flights.com click on the 20% off icon in upper left hand corner of their website. look for Joye ego......check out the whole page, they usually run a special that includes cartomizers. and don't forget the juice....great cs and products. have a look and let us know if you have questions.
good luck

an ego and an ego -t are basically the same unit....if you want a tank, just buy the ego -t attie and the tank that holds the juice.....i use a tank system on my reg egos and they work fine...

 

[AttyPops]

I think the eGo-T still has a 510 connector on it, even though it is designed for the T-Tanks... someone check me on this since I don't use em....

Anyway... the point is that, if I'm correct in the above, you could always pick up some regular 510 atomizers (like 2.0 -2.5 ohms) as spares just in case you don't like that tanks or have leak issues, etc.

 

[dormouse]

You never need a cone. Some of the newer Ego atomizers come with a cone as part of the atomizer. I won't be much help. I do know...

- you can use normal 510 attys and they use normal 510 carts and 510 drip tips.

- you can use some bigger atomizers (mega? ego? not even sure) and those need the carts for them and different drip tip

- cartos you can definitely use anything from 2.0 to 3.1 ohms. Standard resistance is around 3 ohms. Lower like 2.5 or 2.0 is low resistance. Some people don't go below 2.0 on and Ego or Riva 510 and only got down below 2 on mods that have removable industrial 3.7v batteries the way a flashlight has removable batteries.

I recommend Boge cartomizers as your first cartos. I use standard resistance because I don't need big heat and I like to swap them between my Ego-alike Riva 510 and my little slim 510's (the slim ones can only use standard resistance). But lots of people like the hotter 2.0 Boges on Ego (these also use battery charge faster). And they are harder to find but apparently some Boge 2.5 cartos also exist. try Boge first - no syringe needed. I like to use a plastic or delrin drip tip as a mouthpiece (not to drip in - the juice would aim for the center air channel of the Boge). After you try Boge then there are all kinds of other brands of stuffing cartos as well as exotic cartos like drippers and the reservoir cartos that need a syringe etc. On stuffing-type cartos like Boge I get the longers good performance with think juices of 20% VG or less.

 

[Syfi]

Hey exo,
I started with the Ego-T about a month ago and am really satisfied with it. I'm leaning toward the Echo-e now.
Read through this tread for more insight:

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/ego-type-models/189567-echo-thread.html

And then check out this vendor for great prices on kits. I'm liking the Echo-e 1300 nmh which are manual batteries.:

STARTER KITS -FREE SHIPPING ! at VAPE 2 LIVE : Don't Smoke to Die... VAPE2LIVE !

I'm actually gonna try the echo-e carts on my ego-t batteries before deciding on the full kit.

 

[earthpig]

Your new. Go cartomizers some good small batteries, and fan out from there.
Even prefilled for awhile.
Why fill. Why spend big (not at all necessary). Why try a mess of equipment and find that 3/4's of it is a waste down the line.

Use the KISS method. (Keep it Simple, Stupid!).
No I'm not calling names, I'm just trying to get the point across, you will be overloaded with info and product, and the easiest most effective for the dollar, and good product way is still the standard 510 batteries (use 2 minimum), and prefilled cartomizers. If you want to go into an Ego after, so be it. But my point is to keep it cig like, keep it easy, keep it inexpensive, until you see what you like using.

Remember an ego is cigar sized and quite heavy by comparison, as well as costlier .

Pig

 

[Stosh]

The ego was the first PV I owned that didn't drive me crazy trying to get it to produce vapor on a regular basis. Be aware the ego / riva (different manufacturers) are simple the batteries / power supply and will fit with most any 510 atty or carto on the market. It gives you many options and has decent battery life. Cartos are an easy way to get started without the learning curve of the tank system, simple to fill, simple to use.

p.s. I never used the cone or clip, save the first day, my ego worked well until I moved on to various mods.

 

[Antoly]

I've spent two months trying to find best match for my eGo-compatible e-pipe mod. Tried eGo Mega B, eGo-T type A, Turbine, eGo cartomizers, Echo, Giantomizer CE2 (just got few yesterday). Nothing is perfect but you know what, for now I consider just simple eGo cartomizer to be the best choice. It's just $3 and allows many refills working pretty consistent for few days of heavy vaping. I think if the cost of hardware is $1/day that's good enough. I couldn't reach this goal with any hardware except eGo cartomizer. Compare this to $14 eGo-T which works good for me for not more than 2-3 days. After that it needs cleaning, re-wicking, dry burning, which often ends with just dead atty. I've killed 14 eGo-T attys in 2 months, that is 4 days/atty in average.

So my recommendation is: start with eGo cartomizers. Eventually you will not be able to resist to try other options, but at least you will have something to compare with.

 

[aclockworkkc]

I agree with the KISS method but! You want your battery to last all day, right? Battery life is measured in 'mah' (miliamperes per hour). 650mah will last you all day, but sometimes 1000mah will be the same price. Keep an eye on that.

Those little cigarette looking ones will cost you same/more and only have 250mah. Don't waste your time with that mickey mouse stuff. You'll be out of luck and dying from withdraws when you least expect it.

As far as the rest, it's really subjective. Tanks, cartomizers, atomizers, cartridges, clearomizers...blah blah. You can't understand it until you're using it. Here's what you do: Spend the same amount of money every month that you would have on cigs until you find what you like. Or, go bonkers and order one of everything. As long as it fits on your battery, it shouldn't be too expensive. As long as you...

Stick with one size! I use 510 because it is (or seems) the most versatile (eGo is 510) and it seems that most everything modifies around a 510 standard.

Buy online! Soooooo much cheaper than any store.

And my one super-tip: Look for "Starter Kits" that are cheaper than buying each piece separately. Each piece of any kit will have to be replaced sooner or later. Sometimes it's better to get a whole new kit at whatever discount. And you can never have too many chargers. They break too. Can you imagine your charger breaking and 3 days shipping? AHHh!!!

 

[JD1]

I purchased my ego from Liberty Flights and I've been very happy with it. I like the cone because I like to puff three or four times in a row, put it down for awhile, then repeat, and the cone helps hold in a little heat between those puffs. The cone will catch any liquid that leaks out as well. I also recommend researching the ce2 cartos to see if you think you can deal with them. They're not for everyone because they're not straight forward to fill, so watch the videos. With attys for dripping and clearos for out and about, an ego and 5 clearos would give you a great starting point to save up some money to add to it, as the ce2 hold up really well. This is a good ce2 video if you want to check them out. YouTube - ‪CE2 Clearomizer Easy fill plug & Tube removal How-to Gotvapes.com‬‏

 

[MasonD]

If you're into taking things apart, you'll probably do just fine with the eGo-T-- you can get that, and also some cartomizers; they'll fit on the same battery.

The eGo-T is my first PV after an anny-like model-- yes, there is a learning curve with it, but I'm quite pleased with it. I like the fact that I can take some tanks with me and just swap throughout the day, and the cleaning of them is a breeze (once you learn how to do it...), and changing juices in them is a breeze.

1100 mah batts means I don't have to worry about losing power-- once you figure the thing out (and I won't pretend that there isn't a bit of a learning curve to it: there is), it's not a very time-consuming system (unless you want it to be... )

 

[ogredog]

If you're into taking things apart, you'll probably do just fine with the eGo-T-- you can get that, and also some cartomizers; they'll fit on the same battery.

The eGo-T is my first PV after an anny-like model-- yes, there is a learning curve with it, but I'm quite pleased with it. I like the fact that I can take some tanks with me and just swap throughout the day, and the cleaning of them is a breeze (once you learn how to do it...), and changing juices in them is a breeze.

1100 mah batts means I don't have to worry about losing power-- once you figure the thing out (and I won't pretend that there isn't a bit of a learning curve to it: there is), it's not a very time-consuming system (unless you want it to be... )

+1 Totally. you want a big battery (a couple actually) if you dont like the tank system you can use cartos or drip without buying a too much stuff. Its all personal thats just my opinion.

 

[earthpig]

Aclockwork.
I disagree and you can buy regular 510 batteries as cheap as $.9.00 Can't buy an E-go for that.
I also disagree and a 510 battery lasts most people who start vaping nearly all day, and with 2 batteries you are assured to get through a day and have back up. If you don't make a full day, good chance you are vaping more than you smoked. You also need 2 batteries as backup wether a cig or an e-go (what happens if your e-go goes down? You better have backup) You can also keep 2 flavors on hand (1 per battery) and never have to touch a thing until the day is done (or next morning getting set up for the day)

Differing trains of thought.
Mine is I want to emulate a cig, because that is what I'm trying to eliminate. The closer to the real thing,, the more the habit is solved. So a cig size works well for the majority of new vapers. It's a near direct replacement, unlike a bulky E-go or Riva.
I've also been on cig sizes for a year, and tried the larger. I hate em. They have their audience...I'm not it.
They are heavy look massive, and serve little purpose except extended battery life (which can be solved in other ways).

Pig

 

[exodus454]

Wow, you guys are awesome. Thank you all for the quick replies!

First off, I think I have a handle on all the battery and electrical stuff pretty well. I'm a tinkerer and so I have no problem screwing around with stuff, I'm completely comfortable with battery capacity, ohms, yada yada. I'm pretty much over the whole wanting it to look like an analog, at this point I could really care less about it, I'd actually prefer it doesnt look like a real cigarette so there's no question in public. I can kill 2-3 charges on my Njoy a day easily and I'm sick of having to deal with it. Something with a 650-1000mah battery seems to be what I'm looking for.

I looked into the Echo as well, I actually sat down and read the entire 40 page thread on it. It really intrigues me. I have to say I'm almost convinced, if it weren't for the GIANT red/orange LED on the front. Not only that, but it seems like its too new to expect consistent daily use out of it. The 1300mah battery is also a beast!

I also see the validity in KISS, but I feel like right now I have it too simple and would like something with a bit more flexibility. I think I'm really leaning towards the Ego-T starter kit with some extra cartos.

Time to keep reading..!

Oh! the Ego tanks - say you fill one and pop it on the atty, vape half the tank. If you take the tank off will it leak? Or is there some way you can freely swap between tanks without making a mess?

 

[JWebb]

Exodus, you may want to contact mwa102464 on ECF, he has been using the Echo for months and knows it well. He rates it very high as well as the eGo but favors the huge cartos adn battery life. he should know, he has 2 of every PV on the market!

 

[napdog]

I too went with the ego tank. No cartrage packing taste, long battery life, and
Lots of vapor. The tank has a diaphragm to seal off the cap,
but I would save the caps that come on the tank, and use
them when you carry your extra tanks around.

 

[Iffy]

exodus454,

Welcome aboard!

I originally started with an eGo Mega kit, two extra batts, pass-through and some juice. I then bought a couple of eGo T atties and tanks to try out. So far I still have ALL my original components and I'm vaping my azz off.

One critical vaping element that's not mentioned enough in the forums is the 'breaking in' of your eGo and YOU. After seven weeks I can tell when the cart is low, atty is wet or requires cleaning, plus how to pull for full enjoyment. I also now can spend more time in exploring the countless flavors instead of tending to and/or wiping up spills, spitting ejuice, etc.

I consider my PV a pipe without the tobacco, due to the vaguely similar 'rituals'. Now that I'm pretty much over the learning curve, my vaping is a true pleasure!

So, my vote is to go with the eGo. Good luck and happy vaping!

 

[MasonD]

@OP, post 15;

Yes and no: there's spit and juice, but it's not a leak. The outside of the tank is where the air vents up from the batt side of the atty, with the vapor, to your mouth. So, there's condensation there which does build up. I find I carry a little bit of napkin around to wipe down the tank after checking/swapping. If you keep the caps that come with the tanks, you can carry half-empty tanks with no worries about leaking, by using them.

I think the tank system is fun, 'cause you can mix flavors right into the tank-- and if you get a flavor that... shall we say, lacks... it's no big deal to clean them out. I've also found this a useful tool on the diy learning curve, since I can mix in small amounts, and pour the juice back into the batch if it needs some adjustment-- but I suppose that's another topic...

 

[Stosh]

.....First off, I think I have a handle on all the battery and electrical stuff pretty well. I'm a tinkerer and so I have no problem screwing around with stuff, I'm completely comfortable with battery capacity, ohms, yada yada. I'm pretty much over the whole wanting it to look like an analog, at this point I could really care less about it, .......

You should check out the Modders Forum here : Modders Forum, the ego should get you "over the hump" used to vaping. If you tinker, there's a whole world of future possibilities!