New Vaper from AZ

[SpiritBear]

Hi All,

Former pack/pack + 1/2 a day smoker (120mms, menthol) for 40 years, decided this week to quit. Bought a $20 E-cig (Nicotek) plus a 3-pk of menthol cartridges for it, at my local smoke shop three days ago and have dropped my actual cig smoking to 6 cigs a day, which has been no strain at all. I'm far more interested in the e-cig, to be honest.

First couple of days with it, I was using the 2 cartridges that actually came with the kit, and I was kind of disappointed because it didn't taste like menthol -- didn't actually taste like anything -- and I got almost no vapor. Then I decided to put one of the new cartridges in place instead, and ... WOW!! Great hit of menthol, like the first few chews on a stick of peppermint gum, and nice vapor. I was off and running!

Did a bunch of research and found this forum, where I've spent the last couple of days hanging out and reading, learning a great deal -- this place is such a terrific resource!

Based on what I've read, I decided to get an Ego-C Twist, and I ordered a kit from MyFreedomSmokes, plus 4 or 5 juices to try. I'm not sure what nicotine level I should have chosen, but I selected a couple of 18s and a couple of 12s and will take it from there. The kit and juices should arrive tomorrow, and I'm excited.

Now a question. With the Nicotek E-cig that I already have, would it be possible to take those 2 "dead" cartridges that came with it, and add juice to them? It's not a necessity, I am just curious.

Thanks to all who have made and are making this forum what it is.

 

[spaceballsrules]

Welcome aboard! You should be very happy with a Twist. As far as the Nicotek cartos, you can certainly fill them up with juice and continue to use them. They can be refilled at least 3 or 4 times, and probably more. It depends on the particular juice. Once flavor and vapor production drops off, it is time to toss them.

 

[SpiritBear]

Welcome aboard! You should be very happy with a Twist. As far as the Nicotek cartos, you can certainly fill them up with juice and continue to use them. They can be refilled at least 3 or 4 times, and probably more. It depends on the particular juice. Once flavor and vapor production drops off, it is time to toss them.

Thank you @spaceballsrules -- and a shout out to Cary, NC! Lived in Youngsville, worked Raleigh for about 11 years before coming back home to AZ, fond memories

I'll give it a try, then. Would I probably need a syringe to get the juice down into the cartridge, kind of let it carefully drip down the sides and avoid the center hole?

 

[droach3]

Both refill methods are acceptable. I actually do both when refilling that way I soak from top and bottom.

 

[SpiritBear]

Both refill methods are acceptable. I actually do both when refilling that way I soak from top and bottom.

Thanks! I'll give it a shot.

 

[spaceballsrules]

Thank you @spaceballsrules -- and a shout out to Cary, NC! Lived in Youngsville, worked Raleigh for about 11 years before coming back home to AZ, fond memories

I'll give it a try, then. Would I probably need a syringe to get the juice down into the cartridge, kind of let it carefully drip down the sides and avoid the center hole?

To refill cartos, I just drip the juice into the filler and let gravity do all the work. A carto will usually take 25-35 drops when empty. Once the filling looks "slushy" I give it a good 5-10 minutes to settle before vaping on it.

 

[wyllic]

If you're in Phoenix you should swing by one of the many awesome brick and mortar shops we have here! A good chance to taste test new flavors and chat with like minded people.

 

[Mountain_Rain96]

Welcome, Spiritbear.

 

[SpiritBear]

Thanks for the welcomes!

Figure I'll make a trip to Phoenix pretty soon and check out a few places

 

[wyllic]

Thanks for the welcomes!

Figure I'll make a trip to Phoenix pretty soon and check out a few places

My personal favorite is .... Out at 7th Street and Virginia. But there are a couple great shops.

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[SumOfTwoIntegers]

Welcome! It is absolutely possible to add juices to the cartridges. With them having menthol in them to begin with, you'd probably be better off pulling out the filler and dabbing it dry with a paper towel and then gently putting back in the cartridge.