New vaper/Weird plastic taste?

[edyle]

I started vaping on a joyetech 510cc because it was the cheapest option. However, I fumbled around and got juice everywhere but tried to clean it up as best as I could. I put 100% VG honeydew juice from Virgin Vapor in it and tried it out. It tasted mildly like melted or burnt plastic that had a TINY hint of honeydew. It just left my mouth with a sickly feeling and taste. So I got rid of that juice in the tank and put in floral juice, again 100% VG. Same taste but now with a tiny hint of roses. I opened up the atomizer and saw that the wicks and coil were drenched. I fired it up and it sparked the juice all over the coil to all over my desk. Dried that out, put it all back together, tried it. Same thing, I just don't know how to fix it. I took up vaping because I bought a pack of cigarettes, questioning if it would be so bad. After 3 weeks, I picked up a vape pen. Is this really how it's supposed to be? I was under the impression that the flavors would actually taste very close to the flavor. I've read that 100% VG juice tends to be very thick and not be absorbable without distilled water, but then I also read that Virgin Vapor's juices are very thin so I figured the water wouldn't be needed. I don't care much about vapor production or throat hit, I just want good, realistic flavor that will detract from cogarettes and maybe even unnecessary snacking. I don't know if I have any allergy to juice ingredients as it hasn't been long enough to tell.
Edit: I also do not cough or get any irritation from lung or mouth hits. My father is a smoker but I don't really get much secondhand from him. I thought this was weird even though I did smoke for a very short period.
Another edit: the metal band in the very center separating the battery and tank gets VERY hot. If I touch it for more than 3 seconds, it's scorching.

1:
"I started vaping on a Joyetech 510cc because it was the cheapest option"
If you buy a bicycle because its the cheapest option, don't expect it to perform like a ferrari.

2:
"I started vaping on a Joyetech 510cc because it was the cheapest option"
I'm unclear whether you are a smoker or not.
If you are a smoker, we have reached the point where it makes economical sense to vape instead.
If you are not a smoker, taking up vaping can turn into an unecessary expense.

3:
Where the coil is would tend to get warm, but too hot is not good.
Plastic plus hot plus inhale is not a good combination

 

[Msand]

Just wanted to add a quick comment. No matter what you do to that Joyetech. It will never be able to handle 100% VG juice. All you will end up doing is burning up atomizers if you keep trying that high of VG juice in it.

 

[Zamgage]

I had one of those when I first started. It was ok with the $2.99 bottle of mostly PG juice, but started getting hot/dry/and plastic hits even in the 50pg/50vg range... I tried a friends JTJM Shurb which I believe is 40/60 and it gave up on itself. I ended up upgrading to an itaste MVP2.0 with a protank after the pen, and it was a whole new world... Have since upgraded again, but those pens are never going to give you the flavor you're expecting, or handle a 100%vg juice.

 

[PotleCloud]

Just wanted to add a quick comment. No matter what you do to that Joyetech. It will never be able to handle 100% VG juice. All you will end up doing is burning up atomizers if you keep trying that high of VG juice in it.

I've been smoking for a very short time. 3 weeks just about, but since reading some of the replies and being frustrated at my poor combination of this juice and this pen, I've put a hold on vaping and went back to smoking. Total, just over a month of smoking. At this point, I feel like I could quit without vaping, but I fear the temptation is just going to distract me so I want to try vaping.

I'm considering just going to a vape shop that has decent reviews on "new vaper service" and asking for their advice. I'm just looking to not break the bank but not have a ....ty vaping experience.

 

[PotleCloud]

One thing to anyone still looking at this thread:
What is the next step up from simple vape pens? The annoyance with finding a decent vape pen for 100% VG (not buying more juice without burning through this one first) makes me want to just skip them altogether. Is it a bad idea to pay for the more expensive vape setup...?
I've heard of mods but all I know is that you buy the components separately and build the internal coil/wick part yourself. Then I've heard mech mods and some other mods, those I have no idea what those are.
Any recommendations for cheaper but good components would be fantastic. I am definitely on a budget and will NOT spend more than $80-100 max. Battery life and large juice capacity are NOT of much importance to me at this time.

 

[manifesto.tk]

I've found the kbox starter kits from kangertech online from as low as 59.99.(before shipping) if you have the access to a credit card and you're willing to wait you can get a really great setup that won't break the bank. Although a kanger evod starter kit is most likely your best bet. When I bought my evod kit it came with 30ml juice, 5 spare coils + a extra evod so if it runs out of batteries you're still good to go.

 

[PotleCloud]

I've found the kbox starter kits from kangertech online from as low as 59.99.(before shipping) if you have the access to a credit card and you're willing to wait you can get a really great setup that won't break the bank. Although a kanger evod starter kit is most likely your best bet. When I bought my evod kit it came with 30ml juice, 5 spare coils + a extra evod so if it runs out of batteries you're still good to go.

Can this kit handle 100% VG without doing that distilled water alteration?

 

[manifesto.tk]

Probably not.. Unless you enjoy dry hits and burnt wicks

 

[Msand]

Is there a reason you are stuck with max vg juice? I have gone up to 80%vg with the Kanger sub tank mini. You will only be able to use the .5ohm coil and lots of air flow. I would suggest getting the Joytech Evic VT and the Kanger sub tank mini. Even if you don't ever use the Temperature control. It is still a great 60watt mod and has an incredible battery length.

Sweet-Vapes | Electronic Cigarettes & Hand Mixed E-Liquids

Grand Total (Incl.Tax) $117.23

Kanger Subtank Mini V2 White, Black, SS
Finish
Black
sv-kt-smbw $32.95
Ordered: 1
Shipped: 1 $32.95

Joytech eVic VT Express Kit
apv-j-evtex--apv-j-evtex-blk $59.95
$59.95
Finish

1 x Cool Black $59.95


Kanger Subtank Vertical OCC Coils
sv-kco-occv-all-sv-kco-occv $12.95
$12.95
Qty & Resistance

1 x 5 Pack - 0.5 Ω $12.95
sv-kco-occv Ordered: 1

 

[PotleCloud]

Is there a reason you are stuck with max vg juice? I have gone up to 80%vg with the Kanger sub tank mini. You will only be able to use the .5ohm coil and lots of air flow. I would suggest getting the Joytech Evic VT and the Kanger sub tank mini. Even if you don't ever use the Temperature control. It is still a great 60watt mod and has an incredible battery length.

Sweet-Vapes | Electronic Cigarettes & Hand Mixed E-Liquids

Grand Total (Incl.Tax) $117.23

Kanger Subtank Mini V2 White, Black, SS
Finish
Black
sv-kt-smbw $32.95
Ordered: 1
Shipped: 1 $32.95

Joytech eVic VT Express Kit
apv-j-evtex--apv-j-evtex-blk $59.95
$59.95
Finish

1 x Cool Black $59.95


Kanger Subtank Vertical OCC Coils
sv-kco-occv-all-sv-kco-occv $12.95
$12.95
Qty & Resistance

1 x 5 Pack - 0.5 Ω $12.95
sv-kco-occv Ordered: 1

Not really, I just don't want to spend more money on e-juice when I have a full bottle sitting on my desk. I'm already ...... about having to buy yet another vaping device when I haven't gotten a single decent vape from my pen.

I thank you for the setup recommendation, but it is a bit over my budget. I have heard good things about the various Kanger sub tanks from Youtube and such. I think I'm going to try out the Evod/Mega Evod.