New to Vaping

[chuckgst]

Hello everyone, I just wanted to introduce myself. I have been a smoker for 15 years and decided about a month ago to quit. I had tried many times to quit before without success. I was determined to do it this time. That is when I found this site.

You guys are great. I have found out so much information about vaping that my head hurt after the first hour of research. After a week of non-stop research I decided to purchase the EGo and a couple of small bottles of juice. I have had it for 2 weeks now, and have not had an analog since. I am absolutely amazed with this thing. I never really liked the taste of analogs before and now being able to try different flavored juices is an added bonus. My wife and Kids are happy that I don't smell like an ashtray, and I am happy because I am already starting to feel better health wise and mentally.

 

[Sainted_S]

Congratulations!! I'm glad that you're happy with the model you chose. I agree that it is amazing how painless it is to make the switch to vaping.

 

[Sorrid]

Good choice Chuck. The Ego was my first PV as well and the day I got it and a bottle of juice was the the day I quit my 2.5 pack a day camel habit for good. Welcome aboard and hats off to you for making the switch!!

 

[chuckgst]

Thanks for the vote of confidence.
One question I do have about the ego (or any ecig for that matter) is the carts that come with it. I tried them, didn't really care for the taste. I refilled them with the juice I bought. I took the polyfill out of them and washed the polyfill, dried it, put it back in the cart and filled it with my juice. How many times can I refill these things? Can they last a long time? I keep seeing members say that they only last for 4-5 times and then you should toss them?

 

[Sainted_S]

Thanks for the vote of confidence.
One question I do have about the ego (or any ecig for that matter) is the carts that come with it. I tried them, didn't really care for the taste. I refilled them with the juice I bought. I took the polyfill out of them and washed the polyfill, dried it, put it back in the cart and filled it with my juice. How many times can I refill these things? Can they last a long time? I keep seeing members say that they only last for 4-5 times and then you should toss them?

I believe the other members were referring to cartomizers which are a combination cart/atty. The cartridges can be used indefinitely but the filling tends to wear out and start underperforming. If people keep using carts they usually use different filler material like Marineland Rightsize "u" filler or Lipton teabag mods.

You can read about different mods here
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/cartridge-mods/

 

[greymattergirl]

Congrats! I am using the Riva 510 and I love it! I will never go back!

 

[player30]

Welcome, congratulations and good going. It is amazing the number of people that have been able to quit because of e-cigs!

 

[fallon74]

Congrats on your success keep up the good work and happy vaping to ya!

 

[No Brag]

Welcome Chuckgst, You are on your way to a great adventure into the world of no Smoke.

 

[chuckgst]

Thanks everyone. I (like many others) find that I vape more than when I was smoking analogs. I guess that is because I can do it where ever I want. Before I would not smoke in my car or the house. Now I can do both and not worry about the smell. Although I still do not do it around my kids. They were the main reason I quit smoking in the first place. (Well, that and the damn tobacco free Florida commercials that play every 5 minutes showing you how bad it is). But nothing made me change my mind about smoking faster than when my 5 year old daughter told me I stank and wouldn't give me a hug.

 

[Jmitchelliv]

Aw.... well tell her to give Daddy a big ol' hug now.

Congrats on making the switch and welcome to ECF!

 

[sl_rat]

congrats on your choices. the eGo is my favorite pv. not smelling like an ashtray is a huge bonus. get ready for the wife and kids to start judging the smell of your new juices. you'll hear, "hey dad, is that ice cream?". happy vaping!!!

 

[mlinky]

Welcome. Nice post. Congratulations for no longer being a stinky daddy!